Just as splitting each retirement plan is more equitable than trading one account for another, the same goes for trading retirement accounts for other assets. “Lots of women go for the sentimental assets, particularly the house if that’s where the family gathers,” said Angie O’Leary, a senior vice president at …
Read More »An ‘acoustic prism’ can split sound the way a regular prism splits light
Here’s a new invention that, while potentially useful, is even more interesting as an illustration of the nature of sound: the acoustic prism. When light enters a prism made of some refractive material, the sub-components of that light have their paths affected slightly differently, based on their wavelength (color); the …
Read More »Ofcom Orders BT To Split From Openreach
Ofcom has announced that it has ordered BT to split from Openreach as the company has failed to offer voluntary proposals relating to competition. Openreach is responsible for the telephone and broadband infrastructure throughout the UK and Ofcom obviously feels that British Telecom can no longer be in charge of …
Read More »As some shareholders call for split, Samsung will announce plans to boost value
Like just about everyone else, Samsung had a rough 2016 – though the South Korean company’s year was perhaps even tougher than most. There was that drawn out Galaxy Note incident, which entailed two recalls and a on-going apology parade, coupled with the subsequent recall of 2.8 million washing machines …
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