A Brief History of Global Warming (From Bloomberg), New Edition.

Global warming turns 125 ... sort of. Next year will be the 125th anniversary of the first time we figured out that human activity could be causing climate change. Since then, the science has gotten firmer and the politics have gotten murkier, but the outlook for the future remai ...

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Heralding Bob Dylan's Return to Secular Music with "Jokerman"

I didn't become a disciple of Bob Dylan until 1983, when he released "Infidels." Until then, I was simply a devoted fan. · I heard "Jokerman" on the local FM radio station and I was hooked. Three of his four previous albums, "Shot of Love," "Saved," and "Slow Train Coming," had b ...

The Customer Is Always Right (Even When Your Return Policy is Wrong)

I'm a consumer at heart. I buy groceries, clothing, tech accessories, and anything else sparkly that catches my eye. Whether you realize it or not, every one of these purchases comes along with a return policy of some sort. They can be wordy and difficult, or simple and straightf ...

The British Invasion and Return of the Turntable

I found myself waking up very early Saturday morning, so I brewed a pot of coffee and contemplated the day ahead. · It was 5 a.m. · The only item on my agenda was breakfast with a friend at 9:30 and a haircut followiing. · What the hell was I going to do in the meantime? · Ther ...

Retirement Planning for Late Starters

Are you a retirement late starter? Maybe you took a while to get established in your career or had pressing financial matters. Either way, there are several strategies you can employ to catch up. Have a comfortable retirement by following these methods. · Seek a Higher Rate of Re ...