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Silver is not even close to the high. Where are your facts?

Come out of the rabbit hole.

I just had to look.

+1, bcuz I can't eat just one

+10

Lisa Beamer on Good Morning America - If you remember, she's the wife of Todd Beamer who said 'Let's Roll!' and helped take down the plane over Pennsylvania that was heading for Washington, DC back on 9/11. She said it's the little things that she misses most about Todd, such as hearing the garage door open as he came home, and her children running to meet him. She's now the Mom of a beautiful little girl, Mary. Lisa recalled this story: "I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she shared some of her insight with a classroom of students. As the late afternoon sunlight came streaming in through the classroom windows and the class was nearly over, she moved a few things aside on the edge of her desk and sat down there. With a gentle look of reflection on her face, she paused and said, ' Class is over, I would like to share with all of you, a thought that is unrelated to class, but which I feel is very important. Each of us is put here on earth to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves. None of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken away at any moment. Perhaps this is the power's way of telling us that we must make the most out of every single day. Her eyes, beginning to water, she went on, 'So I would like you all to make me a promise. From now on, on your way to school, or on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. It doesn't have to be something you see, it could be a scent, perhaps of freshly baked bread wafting out of someone's house, or it could be the sound of the breeze slightly rustling the leaves in the trees, or the way the morning light catches one autumn leaf as it falls gently to the ground. Please look for these things, and cherish them. For, although it may sound trite to some, these things are the "stuff" of life.. The little things we are put here on earth to enjoy. The things we often take for granted. The class was completely quiet. We all picked up our books and filed out of the room silently. That afternoon, I noticed more things on my way home from school than I had that whole semester. Every once in a while, I think of that teacher and remember what an impression she made on all of us, and I try to appreciate all of those things that sometimes we all overlook. Take notice of something special you see on your lunch hour today. Go barefoot. Or walk on the beach at sunset. Of course we aren't going to do these things this time of the year but there is always something to notice in God's beautiful creation. Stop off on the way home tonight to get a double dip ice cream cone. For as we get older, it is not the things we did that we often regret, but the things we didn't do.

If Ii had a Brother named George, he would have been correct!

Didn't read it.

Happy 4th of July!.... Let' s get this started now, So it will be out there on the fourth! I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! KEEP IT LIT!! KEEP IT LIT! For all of our other military personnel, where ever they may be. Please Support all of the troops defending our Country. And God Bless our Military who are protecting our Country for our Freedom. Thanks to them, and their sacrifices, we can celebrate the 4th of July. We must never forget who gets the credit for the freedoms we have, of which we should be eternally grateful. I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform; so young, so tall, so proud. With hair cut square and eyes alert, he'd stand out in any crowd. I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil; how many mothers' tears? How many pilots' planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers' graves? No, freedom isn't free. I heard the sound of Taps one night, when everything was still. I listened to the bugler play And felt a sudden chill. I wondered just how many times That Taps had meant 'Amen.' When a flag had draped a coffin of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, of the mothers and the wives, of fathers, sons and husbands With interrupted lives. I thought about a graveyard At the bottom of the sea. Of unmarked graves in Arlington . No, freedom isn't free. Enjoy Your Freedom and God Bless Our Troops. When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our servicemen. Of all the gifts you could give a U.S. Soldier, prayer is the very best one.

80% misinformation? Bad odds. At least they admit it!!!

IMAGINE !! Comments made in the year 1955! I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00. Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a used one. If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit; 20 cents a pack is ridiculous. Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter. If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store. When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage. I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it. I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas . Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday they’ll be making more than the President. I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They're even making electric typewriters now. It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet. It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work. I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business. Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to government. The fast food restaurant is convenient for a quick meal, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on. There is no sense going on short trips anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $2.00 a night to stay in a hotel. No one can afford to be sick anymore. At $15.00 a day in the hospital, it’s too rich for my blood. If they think I’ll pay 30 cents for a haircut, forget it.

Lost my camera,(which really sucks). Can you please add me? Thanks everyone

Sorry about your lonk, mine is fine

My kids are my fortune.

The "Puppet" is the master!!!

I Love good humor!!!

http://a12iggymom.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/the-london-paper-about-obamas-visit/ If it has been posted already, delete it please.

Sorry to ask for a link. Please provide one.

If I were a Dog I would sniff all this BS out. (I forgot that Dogs like that smell)

Where is your head at? You make people like me that own "GUNS" look like fools. (this really makes me mad).

A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner. However, he was delayed, so the priest decided to say his own few words while they waited: 'I got my first impression of the parish from the first confession I had here. I thought I had been assigned to a terrible place. The very first person who entered my confessional told me he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave an STD to his sister. I was appalled. But as the days went on I learned that my people were not all like that and I had, indeed come to a fine parish full of good and loving people'. Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make the presentation and gave his talk: 'I'll never forget the first day our parish priest arrived,' said the politician. ' In fact, I had the honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.' Moral: Never, Never, Never Be Late.

GID is a good place to buy from

You picked the right place to be. Welcome!!!

That would be "MR> SUNSHINE" thank-you!!!

CPM Group recently released their 2011 Silver Yearbook, one of the industry's most comprehensive sources of information on the silver market. Though mostly a reference book, I uncovered some interesting facts that paint a decidedly bullish picture for the metal going forward. If you're a silver investor, or are concerned about the recent selloff, you may find the following data very compelling. It provides an inside track on the market and will certainly make us all more knowledgeable investors. For fun, I put what I read into the form of a quiz. See how many you can get correct... 1) The #1 driver for silver's price increase in 2010 was: a) Investment demand Fabrication demand c) Lower supply While both fabrication demand and supply rose last year, investors bought 142 million ounces of silver - the third highest level on record, and the highest since 1980. This pushed the price into record territory. It's noteworthy that investment demand was higher last year than during the recession year of 2009. This suggests that investors buy silver more out of dollar devaluation and inflation fears than simply due to an economic contraction. 2) Silver mine production: a) Exceeds demand Matches demand c) Falls short of demand Silver produced from worldwide mining totaled 667 million ounces last year - but total demand hit 986 million ounces. Despite the fact that mine production has increased 33% since 1999, it falls far short of supplying the market's needs. While scrap coming to market makes up the difference, this gap is one of the more critical issues going forward. The delicate balance between supply and demand will become increasingly precarious as overall demand continues to grow. 3) Household demand for silver (cutlery, flatware, and candlesticks) hasn't risen in ten years. Jewelry fabrication is up but a blip. Silver use in photography continues to fall. So, true or false?: Total demand is falling. False. Industrial use has more than made up the difference from declines in other uses, and is pushing demand to new levels. Since 1999, consumption in electronics has increased 120%. Silver usage in solar panels began in 2000 and is up 640% since then. Silver was first used in biocides (antibacterial agents) in 2002 and, while a small niche, it has already grown sixfold. In fact, new uses for silver are being found almost every day, particularly in the biocide arena, making it increasingly difficult to catalog all its growing applications. The Silver Institute forecasts that total industrial use of the metal will rise 36% over the next five years, to 666 million troy ounces annually. That's a lot of silver, meaning this portion of demand - which is roughly 60% of all fabrication - isn't letting up any time soon. 4) Silver represented what percent of global financial assets at the end of 2010? a) 1.7% 0.7% c) 0.07% d) 0.007% D. In spite of last year's record-high prices, silver is, by any account, a miniscule portion of the world's wealth. The ratio's high occurred in 1980, reaching 0.34% of financial assets. Silver as a percentage of global assets would have to grow over 48 times to match the record. It is true that many more paper assets exist today than 30 years ago, but the renaissance in silver will continue to increase its portion of worldwide assets. 5) The largest manufacturer of silver coins is the U.S. Mint, which sold 34.7 million ounces last year, about 46% of the world total. What country is the second largest? a) Austria Canada c) U.K. d) South Africa The Austrian Mint contributed 15% of total silver coin sales last year (11.4 million ounces), an increase of 26% over 2009. Still, the American Silver Eagle rules the global roost. Given how recognizable it is around the world, it's what to buy if you don't own enough metal. 6) Of the following groups of countries, which is increasing silver production and which is in decline? a) Mexico, Australia, China, Argentina Peru, U.S., Canada Countries in group A are increasing production, while to the surprise of many, each one in group B is in decline. This has direct ramifications for your silver stock investments. Total newly refined supply is expected to surpass one billion ounces for the first time in history this year, so make sure you have some exposure to countries where production is growing. 7) The average cash cost to produce an ounce of silver from primary silver mines is: a) $7.16 $6.16 c) $5.16 d) $4.16 Of the 30 primary silver mines in the world, average cash cost rang in at $5.16 per ounce (net of byproduct credits). This is almost double 2002 levels. The silver price has risen 650% in the same time frame, however, so margins have risen in spite of higher costs. 8) The only governments that hold silver in inventory are the U.S., Mexico, and India. How many combined ounces do they hold? a) 55 million 155 million c) 255 million d) 355 million Only 55 million ounces are estimated to be stored in these three countries. This equals only 5.6% of annual global demand. Governments held approximately 355 million ounces in 1970, but this has diminished largely due to the U.S. decision to stop using silver in its currency in the 1960s and other governments following suit. No other countries are believed to hold any silver in inventory. Mine production and scrap supply had better keep up, because there is no backup source. 9) China accounts for how much of worldwide mine production? a) 9% 11% c) 14% d) 16% Chinese mine supply totaled 102.7 million ounces last year, 16% of global production. China is the third largest silver producer, behind Mexico and Peru. Mine production in China has more than doubled just since 2000, largely due to Beijing's decision to deregulate the state-controlled market the year before. This trend is certain to continue, due to rising silver prices and the fact that many parts of the country are underexplored. If you don't own a Chinese silver producer, you're missing out on some of the most explosive growth around the globe. 10) What is the weakest month of the year for the silver price? a) January June c) July d) October Summer is usually the most sluggish time of the year for silver, and July is historically the weakest. Got your dealer's number handy? It's clear that the forces underpinning the silver bull market aren't going away any time soon. Demand is high, but it's not an anomaly when viewed through an historical lens. Silver has been used as money for over 3,000 years, and the word for "money" in many languages is "silver." Meanwhile, our current monetary issues are far from over, won't be easily resolved, and will take years to play out. Precious metals are proven forms of protection for this environment. Silver, along with gold, is your best defense against unsustainable fiscal imbalances and massive currency debasement, and will be a profit center for years to come