As the U.S. economy staggers along, many people are selling gold jewelry to pay their bills. In bad times, precious metals rise in value, especially gold, now selling at over $1,700 per troy ounce worldwide. Google's index for "sellling gold scrap" now numbers over 14 million. The elderly get hit the worst. Selling cherished memories, found in gold and silver jewelry, cameos, old rosaries and music boxes to profiteers, are melted down for cash. Famous or not, those who lack the basics in … [Read more...]
Parents Parenting & Children – A Tribute To Families
During our lives, we meet many people. Some we admire, others not. Some bring us joy; others, sorrow. But no people form us more as human beings than our parents parenting. I'm fortunate to have had two caring, loving parents who helped me and my sister grow up with integrity. In March, 2009, I produced a short slide show video on YouTube about our Mom and Dad--Ken and Sally Prows, dedicated to all parents everywhere who care deeply about their kids. So far, over 6,000 people have watched … [Read more...]
Where Angels not Mom’s Fear to Tread
Our Mom's are intimately part of our lives--from birth, as we grow up, eventually separating to live our own lives. But sometimes things happen. Illness strikes us. Things go wrong. We're incapable of taking care of ourselves. And that's when Mom's come where Angels fear to tread. That's the case with Elsie, a 75-year old mother whose husband was shot and killed. She had seven children, including Eddie. Doctors thought he would never live past four but, at age 42, his Mom has taken care of … [Read more...]
Insurance and the Risks of Life in an Uncertain Universe
Have you ever thought about why we buy insurance to handle risk in our lives? After purchasing auto, home, health and life insurance, you'll probably get a sales pitch from an appliance store sales person to insure your washer, dryer and fridge. Walk into an electronics store, like Best Buy, and out you walk with a new laptop computer insured against any failure for three years. Many credit cards come with "free 90 day theft and loss protection" in case someone steals your laptop or you … [Read more...]
Fort Hood Reminds Us of Veterans and the Ultimate Sacrifice
And we still remember Ford Hood a year later. The incident reminds us of veterans and the ultimate sacrifice. Written and performed by Jeanie JaeCie Cunningham. 1. How can we look in your eyes, and not feel the pain of empty broken hearts… Aching with hope for another day, for one more hour. In matter of moments, the world turned upside down, and the Shattered and stolen dreams will never be found, but… WE WILL REMEMBER! For the rest of our lives… WE WILL … [Read more...]
Passionate People Colliding with Passionate People
It's very energizing to meet people who share similar interests. It's like an auto collision without the damage. For me, this week has been a series of "people collisions" as I've met mobile professionals in San Francisco at the annual Smaato advertising events. Wednesday night, I was part of a roundtable discussion with app developers, media reps, one venture capitalist and Harald Neidhardt, the co-founder and CMO at Smaato, a large mobile advertising company. We discussed mobile … [Read more...]