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November is Native American Heritage Month. The National Constitution Center is offering a series of programs all month.

Photo, identified as a Kiowa chief, from the Boston Public Library collection. Available through Unsplash.com.

Thursday is National Scrapple Day, a day to “celebrate” the food comprised of everything not used from a pig, except the oink.

On the Lighter Side

An “investigation” of the pizza at Wawa has concluded with findings about which is the best.

A Norwegian blue cheese was chosen as the World Champion Cheese of 2023.

Pies for the holidays, traditional or surprising.

Determining Value

Generally, valuations boil down to anticipated future cash flows. WeWork, once privately valued at $47 billion, appears to be headed for bankruptcy as its stock was halted yesterday.  Last night WeWork filed for bankruptcy protection.. Meanwhile, a year later, X, the social media platform once known as Twitter, is worth less than half of the $44 billion purchase price.

If you are wondering how to increase your business cash flows, Asterion can help.

FYI

Pennsylvania has updated its’ dog laws. Increased licensing fees are among the changes.

The EU Tax Observatory has issued a report analyzing 10 years of global tax evasion.

Trends We’re Watching

Air Taxis won’t take off until jurisdiction over issues like flight paths is hammered out.

Crisis or opportunity, Hollywood edition: independent film companies have been scooping up IP options during the prolonged Hollywood strikes.

What’s Puzzling Us

Restaurants and other businesses are including “near me” in their names for better search results. How long will that last?

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

New music contracts are being written to prevent performers from repeating lucrative “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings.

Apparently, “immortal” doesn’t mean what you think at the Wells Fargo Center (formerly the CoreStates Center from 1996 – 1998 and the First Union Center from 1998 – 2003). 

Thread Recommendations

On view: winning photographs for 2023 from The Mangrove Photography Awards and the European Wildlife Photography Awards.

Here’s what to look for in the November night sky, including plenty of meteors.

Philadelphia is the best U.S. city to visit in 2024, according to The Lonely Planet.

Watch List

This month marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. Who. The original Dalek episodes are being colorized and remastered.

Audio Files

For a song nobody understands, “Louie Louie” has been the subject of much discussion, investigations, and litigation.

Spotlight on Business Services

Asterion, Inc. assists with Growth Acceleration, Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Finance, and Interim & Crisis Management.

November 7, 2023