activerain: The Poverty Gap Is Growing: What Can We Do? - 12/29/06 10:30 AM
I was just alerted to a groundbreaking, first of it's kind study by the World Institute for Development of Economics Research that shows "assets of $2,200 per adult placed a household in the top half of the world wealth distribution in the year 2000." (1) Let me state that in a different way... 50% of the world's population has assets of less than $2200. They represent just 1% of the total world wealth.  Astounding. But that's just the beginning of the astounding numbers.
Want to be among the richest 10% of adults in the world? No problem... only $61,000 in assets … (77 comments)

activerain: Merry Christmas: A Holiday Show - 12/24/06 05:38 PM
The lights on the Christmas tree have been turned off and all of the children are asleep. The presents are neatly placed under the tree and it's about time to go to bed. I wanted to say a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of the ActiveRain family. Earlier this evening, while wrapping presents, I was entertained by some of my new AR family members. Their comments and online laughter brought a huge smile to my face.
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activerain: Success Or Failure Can't Be Judged In The Moment - 12/14/06 01:56 PM
I received an email from Craig Schiller on Wednesday morning. What a shining example of what ActiveRain is all about.  His email was so honest and moving and well written, that I had a very difficult time responding to it. Each time I tried, I felt like my response was inadequate. He shared so openly his career ups and downs and his desires for the future. It was a breath of fresh air that left me breathless.
In the midst of attempting to respond, a few thoughts kept getting in the way. I just could not shake them. I had to … (58 comments)