http://www.killfive.com Five Killer Skills for Freelance Writing Success Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:12:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.killfive.com/google-verizon-kill-net-neutrality/ http://www.killfive.com/google-verizon-kill-net-neutrality/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:53:27 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=2012 http://www.killfive.com/google-verizon-kill-net-neutrality/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality/ http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:14:14 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=1951 http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/freelancers-support-net-neutrality-healthcare-reform/ http://www.killfive.com/freelancers-support-net-neutrality-healthcare-reform/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:05:17 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=619 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";Here is a letter I wrote today to my Senate representative about Net Neutrality and Health Care Reform, two issues that have become much closer to my heart since becoming a self-employed freelance writer. I am publishing this as a sample letter in case you would like to write to your representatives and are strapped for time. I encourage you to post your letter at your blog along with your representative’s response. These are important issues that freelance writers cannot afford to ignore! Find out who your representative is through this link. Then Google your representative’s email and send a letter. Thanks for supporting your fellow writers. Regards, -Killer Dear Representative Delahunt, I want to take a minute to ensure you are supporting President Obama’s efforts to pass health care reform that ensures affordable health care for all Americans. If you are against the president’s plans, I would be curious to understand your reasons why. I would also like to take a minute to find out where you stand on Net Neutrality. Ted Kennedy supported this legislation and it is my great hope that you will follow in his footsteps. When I was laid off last November, I had no [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/freelancers-support-net-neutrality-healthcare-reform/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality-free-press/ http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality-free-press/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:16:26 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=344 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";Stop the big cable and Internet companies from controlling what we can or can’t do online. If you want the Internet to remain free and open, and therefore friendly to small businesses and individuals, it is vital you get involved.]]> http://www.killfive.com/support-net-neutrality-free-press/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/response-ted-kennedy-net-neutrality/ http://www.killfive.com/response-ted-kennedy-net-neutrality/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:56 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=435 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";You may recall our post on Net Neutrality and how important it is for those of us struggling to make money online. We contacted our Congressional representative, Ted Kennedy and here is his response on the issue: Thank you for your recent letter on net neutrality. I appreciate hearing your views on this issue. The Internet has been a great benefit to our society and continues to hold immense promise for connecting people, providing ready access to educational resources and generating increased commerce. I’m proud to have been the first Senator with a website, and I’ve always found it useful for informing and staying in contact with the people of Massachusetts. I believe that all Americans should have equal access to modern telecommunications technology and should be able to enjoy the lawful Internet content of their choice. I agree that we must preserve the freedom of the Internet and make sure the nation has the technology and the resources to keep it at the cutting edge. We must ensure that the Internet continues to grow as vital part of our economy, where consumers can find the best products and best services at the best price, where small and large businesses [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/response-ted-kennedy-net-neutrality/feed/ 0