He Lied About Sending Money to His Mom — What I Did Next Taught Him a Lesson He Won’t Forget

That was Craig in those early days. Thoughtful, self-aware, quick to laugh at himself. We talked easily about everything and nothing—his work in accounting, my internship at a family services center, books we’d read, places we wanted to travel. He told me about growing up in a small town two hours north, about his father … Read more

Why Some U.S.

A few U.S. dollar bills bear strange marks — small stamps, pentagrams or a small pair of initials not found on the official symbol. People call them chop marks, and they bear witness to a global journey through foreign markets and money exchanges. What Are Chop Marks?Chop marks are small, clipped symbols stamped on U.S. bills by … Read more

Why Some U.S.

Source: FlickrWhy Do The Money Changers Chop Marks?Verifiers stamp chop marks on a bill after it passes the ordinary security checks. Someone marks the chit with a specific sign to indicate provenance. This process: Verifies to future possessor the legitimacy of the bill.Monitors its movement along local financial chainsBuilds trust where there is no strong central verificationWhat Do These Marks … Read more

‘Falcon Crest’ and ‘Star Trek’ Actress

Jill Jacobson, known for Falcon Crest and Star Trek: The Next Generation, passed away on December 8, 2024, at 70 after battling esophageal cancer. Born in Beaumont, Texas, Jill’s career began with the 1977 film Nurse Sherri. She later captivated audiences as Erin Jones in Falcon Crest and made notable appearances in Star Trek: TNG … Read more

Keith Urban’s Song Interrupted by Surprise Guest Nicole Kidman Steals the Show in Intimate On-Stage Moment

Keith Urban’s final night at Caesars Palace became unforgettable when his wife, Nicole Kidman, made a surprise onstage appearance. The Oscar-winning actress casually walked out during the show, prompting cheers from the crowd. “What’s your name?” Urban joked. “Nicole Urban,” she replied, playing along. Her reason for showing up? To retrieve his jacket. “I wanna … Read more