Directed by: David Chase Written by: David Chase Tony Soprano tries to be a good family man on two fronts – to his wife, kids and widowed mother – and as a capo in the New Jersey mob. The pressures of work and family life give him anxiety attacks, so Tony starts seeing a psychiatrist; […]
Businesses on the Brink: Change or Fail?
Many major companies like Circuit City and Linens ‘n Things went bankrupt during the economic crisis of 2008-2009. These companies folded under high debt levels and a decline in sales. Just because some companies were able to survive the economic downturn of the past few years doesn’t mean they are out of the woods yet. […]
EPISODE 313 “The Art of the Deal”
Airdate: 2008-02-18 Michael and Linc pursue Whistler. Whistler thinks he’s lost them and calls Susan to tell her to come get him, but Linc tackles him. They call Susan and tell her to meet them in the Plaza de Francia in Panama in ten minutes. Mahone goes to a bar, and, penniless, starts a tab […]
Yankees win title No. 27
NEW YORK (AP)—Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball’s best again. Hideki Matsui(notes) tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte(notes) won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 […]
How To Detect Counterfeit Money
In order to stay ahead of counterfeiting, the United States government redesigns paper money on a fairly regular basis. The latest installment, a new $100 bill, is slated for unveiling on April 21. The last bill to be redesigned was the $5 bill, issued March 13, 2008. Most notable among recent design changes are the […]
Public Pension Funds Adding Risk
States and companies have started investing very differently when it comes to the billions of dollars they are safeguarding for workers’ retirement. Companies are quietly and gradually moving their pension funds out of stocks. They want to reduce their investment risk and are buying more long-term bonds. But states and other bodies of government are […]
Places to Retire On Social Security Alone
Avenida Mader and Plaza de Armas, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. One of the most compelling reasons to consider retiring to another country is the opportunity to reduce your cost of living, maybe dramatically. As one American I know who retired to Boquete, Panama put it recently, “Back in Tucson, Arizona, where I’m from, my monthly Social […]
More Apple iPhone News and Rumors
With the rising popularity of the touchscreen smartphone, people are always interested in hearing about more Apple iPhone news and rumors. What will the next-generation iPhone bring to the table? A Brief History of the iPhone There were many questions raised when Apple announced that it would be entering the cell phone market with some […]