By Alan Payne

Reviewed by Chris Wendel

Alan Payne has an axe to grind. During the heyday of the video rental era, Payne operated perhaps the most successful Blockbuster Video franchise chain in the U.S. Unlike Blockbuster’s corporate owned stores, Payne had the autonomy to make many of his own business decisions, countering strategies made by Blockbuster corporation’s inept leadership.

Many of us remember when Blockbuster Video was the preeminent force in video rentals in …

Retirement can take many forms. For some, it’s a never-ending vacation. For others, it’s the start of a second career. Many retirees use the extra time to focus on family. Many others use it as a chance to embrace lives of volunteerism and public service. In honor of October, which is National Retirement Security Month, the TCBN profiled four local retirees and the very different versions of retirement they are living.

Jim Milligan – The …