TODAY IS ELECTION DAY. Do you need flamingos to remind you to vote? Well, here you go.
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On the Lighter Side
Today is National Donut Day. Here are some local choices you may want to try.
Assuming you have any Halloween candy left by now, here’s how much longer it will last. If you prefer your Snickers bars in the shape of trees, holiday candy is coming soon.
It’s time for a pivot to planning Thanksgiving dinner. Consider the merits of these green bean casserole recipes, and see if your favorite side dish is on this list.
Is Your Business Facing Obstacles?
Business distress can take many forms. After lining up debtor-in-possession financing and closing restaurants, TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy at the end of last week. Recent closures of Wendy’s locations could be a signal of decline, or an indication a brand refresh. Meanwhile, the troubled citrus industry faces serious new challenges to recovery from recent storm damage.
If your business is struggling, the professionals at Asterion can help.
FYI
Cleveland is being sued by the Browns. The team wants clarification regarding limits the Modell law places on a possible relocation.
Trends We’re Watching
The FCC’s new click to cancel rules are being challenged by industries that stand to lose subscribers.
What’s Puzzling Us
What took so long? McDonald’s has finally granted a copyright exception that allows franchise owners to hire third parties to fix malfunctioning McFlurry machines.
Tarantulas are under threat due to illegal trading fueled by collectors.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Hundreds of customers have complained to the FCC because T-Mobile has not honored their “lifetime” price guarantee.
Thread Recommendations
A children’s hospital in Glasgow, Scotland has hired an official gamer-in-residence to engage with patients and coordinate other volunteer gamers.
Scientists have determined the reason Roman concrete has lasted so long.
A fossil of the oldest known tadpole was uncovered in Argentina.
A new Schrodinger’s Cat experiment broke a record.
Keep your eyes on the evening sky in early November for a glimpse of the Taurid meteor showers.
Audio Files
“Last Train to Clarksville” became The Monkees’ first Billboard #1 hit on November 5, 1966.
Spotlight on Distressed Business Services
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting services to businesses that are in financial distress.