Today is National Ride a Merry-Go-Round Day. The history of the carousel includes a surprising number of patents. If you are so inclined, Franklin Square is offering BOGO rides today.
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On The Lighter Side
Winning versions of Philly cheesesteaks emerged at the recent South Philadelphia Black Chef’s Throwdown.
The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park is one of the best in the country, according to Food & Wine.
Let’s face it, Philadelphia’s food is outstanding.
Sometimes Litigation is the Right Choice for Your Business
There are times when litigation is a necessary cost of doing business. In Texas, rival BBQ restaurants are litigating over the services of a pitmaster. The claims include allegations of breach of contract and tortious interference. Kraft Heinz has sued Aetna, alleging breach of fiduciary duties regarding health care plan payouts. Meanwhile, the Tesla board recently agreed to return excessive salary payments after being sued by shareholders.
If you are involved in commercial litigation, Asterion’s financial consultants can help.
FYI
Tax preparers have been sharing personal data with Meta.
Trends We’re Watching
One of the newest employee benefits is “Grandparent Leave.”
Your doctors’ practices may be owned by private equity.
What’s Puzzling Us
How did pickles become more popular at carnivals than funnel cake or cotton candy?
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Maybe this sea otter just wants to hang ten.
People are obsessed with weather apps.
Thread Recommendations
Ben Franklin used his skills as a printer to fight counterfeit currency.
Explore 1,500 artworks in the digitized Van Gogh collection from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
A new Cape May Point Science Center has opened in a former religious retreat house.
Watch List
View drone footage of a new eruption at an Iceland volcano.
Audio Files
On this day in 1965, Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival.
Spotlight on Commercial Damages
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing expert and consulting advice related to the financial and economic issues involved in commercial damages.