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Are You Making An Impact?

Are You Making An Impact?

I saw a common thread running through several events the past couple of days. We went from one extreme of people protesting the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial to spending time with a 4 year old. In between those events my wife and I listened to an impactful...

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The Purpose of Your Website is?

The Purpose of Your Website is?

This is a question that is similar to one I used to ask business owners. I wanted to know, what is your USP, which stands for Unique Selling Proposition (or Point). It's a marketing concept that you need to have a uniqueness that sets you apart from your competitors....

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Knee High By The 4th of July

Knee High By The 4th of July

As I was driving home yesterday, those words popped into my brain. Knee high by the 4th of July supposedly is the measurement of how tall a corn stalk is should be by this time of year. I travel 45 minutes to work and then back home each day and pass miles and miles...

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Are Extended Warranties a Good Deal?

Are Extended Warranties a Good Deal?

Money Monday focus for today is basically about buying insurance on stuff so you don't have to pay full price to replace it when it breaks. My parents had a Sears Kenmore washer & dryer for over 20 years and every couple of years they would renew the extended...

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They Know Everything About You & It’s Okay

They Know Everything About You & It’s Okay

So we find out this month that the government has the capability to use "secret courts" to get permission to read our emails and listen to our phone calls. Depending on whose version of the details you believe, this is either a total lack of privacy and we should be...

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Parenthood and Grandparenthood

Parenthood and Grandparenthood

I'm not sure how it happened. One moment I was dealing with three young ones, then 5 teenagers, and now 6 grandchildren. The 3 young ones are my three kids, born between 1983 and 1986. After a divorce and another marriage, I was either Dad or Step-dad to 5 teens. A...

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Middle of the Month Randomness

Middle of the Month Randomness

Just a few things that I will probably write more about in the future: Retinal Detachment & Weight Lifting. Surprises & an easy choice. A Major Social Media Win in Minor League Sports  #TinCaps Playing In the Toy Department & with Grandkids Carpeting &...

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The TEDxFortWayne Wrap-Up

The TEDxFortWayne Wrap-Up

Last month I shared with you the 3 TED video's that were shared at the 2013 TEDx Fort Wayne event on April 27th.   Today it's time to share the local TEDx talks that we heard live and in person.   Click here and you can watch as much as you want on...

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