FIVE Prime time thrillers: After a long day of doing all manner of tiring activities, there's nothing more relaxing than working your mind on these interesting series.
CSI - First episode aired on October 6, 2000, on CBS and it hasn't looked back since. With eight seasons under its belt and not one but two successful spin-off series, namely CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, chances are, CSI will never go away.
Cold Case - Five years ago CBS juices were at it again, and this time they came up with Cold Case which aired in September 2003. It's a homicide series that focuses on past cases that are opened and solved several years after the incident.
Criminal Mind - This American crime drama premiered on CBS in September 2005. The difference between this series and the other homicidal series mentioned is the mere fact that the investigators place more emphasis and focus on the criminals who commit the crimes, rather than on the crime itself.
Numbers - Produced by brothers Tony and Ridley Scott, this series that aired in 2003, relates the experiences of two brothers - an FBI agent and a mathematical expert - who use mathematical techniques to solve crimes.
Law & Order - This franchise puts the 'prime' in prime time when it comes to homicidal series. Its debut in September 1990 definitely set the benchmark for all homicidal series to come. From the original Law and Order came Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The superb writing and surprising twists in every episode make this series a favourite among thousands of viewers.
FOUR Legitimate ways to increase your wealth: Let's be frank, everyone wants to be financially stable and live a life where money is not an issue. However, in the real world dreams and miracles only happen to a few. I'm sure you want to be a part of this few, and these are ways that may assist in achieving this goal.
Saving consistently - 'One one cocoa full basket.' There isn't enough stress on how important it is for one to save. Regardless of how small it seems, it's best to save it than 'throw it away'.
Investing wisely - I don't mean gambling or trying any 'get rich quick' schemes. One must recognise that it's necessary to invest in items or ventures that will provide one with sufficient returns. Whether you're a high or low risk taker, ensure that whatever you decide to invest in is worthwhile.
Continuous education - 'Education is the key to success.' Anyone who has been successful can attest to this. Hence, never believe that you've done it or learnt it all because every day is an opportunity to learn something new.
Work smart and hard - There are several ways to obtain wealth, the issue, however, is the best way of achieving this. One should understand that regardless of the route chosen, if you are not smart about it or serious then forget about it.
THREE So-called 'things' of the future: We have seen quite a bit of revolutionary technological advancements over the years, but what about the hype we use to hear about these 'futuristic' ways of life?
Flying cars
Galaxy travel
Time machine
A Member of the Association of Finsac'd Entrepreneurs at a demonstration outside the former Island Life building on St Lucia Avenue that houses the offices of the Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation on Thursday, June 19, 2008. - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer
TWO financial disasters in the last 15 years: Money, money, money, money! How much influence it has on one's life and the activities one gets involved in. The fact is, without it, the effect it has on the economy is detrimental.
Enron - If you watched the movie Fun with Dick and Jane then the Enron story will be clearer. One of the largest corporate collapses in United States history, Enron Corporation filed for bankruptcy on December 2, 2001. In a nutshell, the company was overstating profits and not disclosing its true losses. As a result when such actions were revealed, this left investors burned and thousands of employees out of work with lost retirement savings.
FINSAC - During the mid 1990's, the Jamaican economy experienced one of the most difficult times in its financial history. During that era the economy suffered severely from the crash of a number of commercial banks (EAGLE, CENTURY, WORKERS, etc.) and Insurance companies (Crown Eagle Life, Island Life, etc.).
ONE of the best times to be at home
Rainy days - When the rain is pouring, it's always a nice feeling to be at home. Nothing reinforces 'home is where the heart is' than a rainy day, warm and dry inside, surrounded by those you love.
