Top of the day to you out there!  I'm Donna J. Jodhan at the business desk and it's March believe it or not.  Time for me to pull the top questions of the week out of our e-bag.
Thank you for your feedback and please keep it coming to info@sterlingcreations.com.
 
Important answers to consumer concerns
 
Question from Evelyn Ronson:  Are we doing enough to deal with the mental problems of our kids?
Answer:  Evelyn, according to the article below, not really and I'll let you be the judge after reading this one.  Please see below.
Kids' mental problems often unaddressed: U.S. survey [ WORLD ...
Today\'s News .... "We need to raise awareness that most of the problems that we see in adults in terms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, even psychosis, begin in adolescence, some in childhood," Merikangas told Reuters Health. "We need to identify these kids so that we can prevent these conditions from interfering their development -- and life." SOURCE: Pediatrics, online December 14, 2009. Reuters. Add Comment Send to My Friend Send to Print. Related News ...
WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS -
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Question from Paul Cloud:  How does pot smoking affect our teens?
Answer:  Paul, it appears that it does so in a very big way and I'll let the article below speak for me.  Please give it a read. 
Regular teen pot smokers prone to depression, anxiety: Study ...
By DrugsNews
In: Drugs News| News · Comment! Regular teen pot smokers prone to depression, anxiety: Study. Teenagers who smoke marijuana on a daily basis cause damage to their developing brains, making them more susceptible to depression and anxiety ...
Drugs Reviews | Dugs News -
http://www.drugs-review.com/ 

 

Question from Donna Wallberg:  How does anxiety relate to depression?
Answer:  Donna, here you go.  The article below presents a really good picture. 
Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression | Fibronews
By doc538
1 (HealthDay News) — Fear of anxiety may push "above-average" worriers into depression, a new study suggests. "Anxiety sensitivity has been called a fear of fear," study author Andres Viana, a graduate student in psychology at Penn ...
Fibronews -
http://www.fibronews.com/wordpress/ 

 

Question from Felix Kattz:  Is there a career for a financial planner in the retirement market?
Answer:  Felix, definitely so and I have a terrific article for you to read.  Please see below. 
Building Business with a Retirement Plan | Miss Business Student
By admin
CIBC estimates that approximately $1.2 trillion in Canadian business assets alone will change hands by 2010 as more baby boomers anticipate retirement. Imagine. ... Recruiting the services of a financial planner can be an invaluable asset. For many retirees, 31% of their business retirement plan will come from the sale of their business. An additional 28% will come from a registered government savings plan, such as an IRA or 401k, and 25% from stock market investments. ...
Miss Business Student -
http://missbusinessstudent.com/ 

 

Question from Dave Dunaro:  Where can I find some stats on number of boomers retiring within the next five years?
Answer:  Dave, here you go.  The article below has some really great info for you to read about.  Please give us some feedback on it.
The Number Of Seniors Approaching Retirement Age Is Exploding ...
OfficialWire (press release) - Wilmington,DE,USA
With millions of baby boomers entering retiree ranks over the coming 2-5 years, ... base services that will address the needs of the majority of seniors, ...
 Read more at:
http://www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news&rid=37174&catid=105
 
Question from Francine Farrell:  I seek some info on pension plans in the public sector versus the private sector.  Can you help me?
Answer:  Francine, here is something for you to compare.  The reference below has some very interesting stats.  I hope it helps.
Retirement plans go boom
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Far from going grey, most Baby Boomers are using every tool to look and feel ... In the public service, 85% have pensions. In the private sector only 25% ...
 Read more at:
 http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2209491
 
Question from Hugh Kong:  Where can I go to get some help for my computer system?  That is, outside of my family and friends?
Answer:  Hugh, here you go.  Give this reference a try.
NBC TODAY Show – Family Ditches Home for RV | bootlegers101 Magazine
By oska
Everyone who works on computers has them – friends and family who ask for computer help, but invariably can't describe the problem they're having, when it started, or anything else about it in a helpful way. Now, I don't mind helping ...
bootlegers101 Magazine -
http://bootlegers101.com/wp/ 

 

Question from Louise Badstone:  How can I protect my kids from online predators?
Answer:  Louise, here is an excellent article for you to read.  This is a great question and I hope that the article below is helpful to you.
Taking aim at online predators
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
Parents change settings on their Web browser and/or their computer's operating system. For more information on cyber security tips, visit the US Computer ...
Read more at:
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3671010

 

Question from Alan Fong:  How can you tell the difference between a scam and a good thing?
Answer:  Alan, it is sometimes difficult to do but one has to be cautious, careful, and alert at all times.  I have a great article for you to read.
Ultra International Review » Blog Archive » honest mlm companies ...
By admin
There are so many small business opportunities out there it can be very hard to tell a scam from a good way to make money. The internet seems to have generated more scams than honest business opportunities, but you can turn the tide against scams and learn what is ... There are also many websites that offer a service of legal advice on not only the small business opportunity but every facet of home business, and you can access this information at relatively low cost. ...
Ultra International Review -
http://www.ultrainternationalreview.com/ 

 

Question from Bruce McGowan:  What is the success rate for successful entrepreneurs?
Answer:  Bruce, here you go.  The reference below has some very potent facts for you to read about.  Please take a moment to read it.
FiveLinx Success Secrets 90 Percent Of Entreprenuers Will Never ...
By Home Wealth Project
Are you aware that 90% of home business owners fail and that there are 5Linx secrets that you can learn right now to give you an unfair advantage...Fir...First. ... SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY (blog and presentation) was written to help marketers understand the opportunities, challenges and pitfalls of social media… First shared by spurinteractiveon Twitter. Last shared: Sun Dec 06 13:14:17 GMT 200958 Total Shares: 5 Tweets, 1Diggs, 52 OneRiot shares. Read the rest… ...
Home Wealth Project -
http://homewealthproject.com/ 

 

I am out of time for this week but before I leave you, here is my tiny tip of the week.
Looking for an exciting new career to venture into?  Then why not think about becoming a ytranslator.  Global trade is expanding and more and more businesses are moving towards the global trade arena.  Translators are in great demand these days and this is not going to change any time soon.
 
 
I'm Donna J. Jodhan wishing you a terrific day and week ahead.