Challenges for carbon capture and storage; the universality of human correspondence patterns; establishing the link between nutrition and violence; and more.

The Tom O'Brien Show 03-15-10

This week The PMO Podcast™ Featured Story discusses getting started with Portfolio Management, presented by Mark Perry ( about Mark ), host of The PMO Podcast™. Most PMOs have processes, methodologies, and tools in place for project management. So, is Portfolio Management a simple matter of installing a PPM application? Provided are six tips for ...

Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson talk about key issues for the week.

The Hollywood Economist: Chris Gondek interviews Edward Epstein of Slate Magazine about the business of Hollywood, from Nicole Kidman's knee to why Wall Street 2's release date was moved to Fall 2010.

The dangers of social media sites for small businesses; a new website that can help you find either a partner for your small business, or a small business to invest in; and 10 great franchises for less than $20,000.

Today TaxMama hears from Michael in California with a sensible question. “I have a federal tax liability from past years. For 2009 I own the feds $1,000. I have a refund due from the state of California of $1,700. The state will apply my return to the past liability. Is there any way that I can get CA to apply my refund to the current tax year l ...

PARIS, American movie director Tim Burton has been inducted into France's cultural honor roll in a Paris ceremony. Culture Minister Frederic Mitterand made the director of such films as 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Edward Scissorhands' an officer in France's National Order of Arts and Letters.

RICHMOND, Va., Consol Energy says it is acquiring Dominion Resources' Appalachian exploration and production business for $3.475 billion in cash. Consol, which is based in Pittsburgh, announced Monday that it entered into a definitive agreement with Dominion, which is based in Richmond, Virginia.