Thursday, July 1, 2010

Betting on the Bad Guys

The creator of Dilbert, Scott Adams’ article in the Wall Street Journal shares his special way of looking at investments. He shares his humors insights into putting your money on the companies you hate most. We agree with Mr. Adam’s who reminds you to ignore his investment strategy.

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

It’s not always about the money. This is an eleven minute entertaining and educational YouTube video. Humans are indeed complicated creatures and the more you understand your emotional triggers the better investors you can be. It is your positive or negative behavior triggers, not market moves, which have the biggest impact on your long-term investments returns.

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Grilled Bratwurst with Bing Cherry Sauce, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Arugula Salad

Time is limited on this recipe. It is our once a year seasonal favorite. Fresh Bing cherries are only available for about a month around June each year.

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Elder Rage - Or Take My Father...Please!

Many of our clients are facing the issues that come with the aging of their parents and friends. Often the most surprising is the personality change to one of rage or a “Jekyll & Hyde” type persona. Jacqueline Marcell’s book, Elder Rage is an engaging insight into what she discovered about dealing with Alzheimer’s and is filled with flashes of humor about the journey.
Lisa Mayfield, Geriatric Care Manager has shared with us a list of books she recommends for more insight into Alzheimer’s, Dementia and care giving.