Caricatures were originally used to express the realism of life in art while fashion plates were designed to record the latest modes of fashion....
Magazine Antiques, 01/01/98 by Katharine A. Lochnan · More from publicationForget 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?' If you want to get the real dope on prospective employees, ask job candidates these seven questions.
Bayer (BAY.DE)'s Virginia unit -- which mostly makes pesticides -- is at the center of multimillion dollar battle over coal. Massey Energy (MEE), the coal giant that treats Appalachia like a used napkin, claims Bayer owes it $39 million for shipments of coal it hasn't paid for; Bayer claims that Massey owes it $10 million.
Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.
