The 2023 New Year bluefin tuna auction in Japan reached a record setting price.
On the Lighter Side
Philadelphia’s Center City District Restaurant Week begins January 15 and runs through January 28. Here are Visit Philadelphia’s deals and recommendations.
Alongside an anticipated resurgence in everyday French cooking, McCormick’s forecasts bold flavors for 2023, including a new flavor of the year, Vietnamese x Cajun-style spice.
Is anything labeled “truffle” authentic?
M&Ms is introducing a new color—purple—in limited edition packaging supporting women. Mars is also accepting nominees until January 15, 2023 for $10,000 grants to women flipping the status quo. Awards will be made in March.
If Your Business Needs Help, Don’t Delay
At the first sign of business troubles, take action. Waiting too long to seek help with issues like too much debt can lead to filing for Chapter 11, as it did for crypto mining company Core Scientific; to a second bankruptcy for Bertucci’s; and even the possibility of liquidation, an alternative Bed, Bath & Beyond may be considering after today’s earnings report.
If your company is experiencing business issues, the professionals at Asterion are available to assist you.
FYI
Mac users who purchased butterfly keyboards have until March 6, 2023 to claim their share of the class action settlement.
Take a final look at 2022 with reviews from Pew Research and Pennsylvania Economy League.
Trends We’re Watching
The decline in new mortgages may lead to a rise in lender bankruptcies.
What’s Puzzling Us
Didn’t we figure this out when we were children? Researchers spent the time to determine the preferred shape of stones for skimming.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Elvis Presley’s private jet has been sitting at Roswell, NM for decades. Maybe he really did just go home. The jet is being sold at auction. There’s still time to bid.
Twitter is being sued for non-payment of rent and other bills.
Thread Recommendations
Watch the winter sky this month for the green comet nicknamed E3.
Kilauea is erupting again.
Ten important science stories from 2022, curated by the Smithsonian.
Watch List
The top 100 Films of All Time are being shown during Philadelphia Film Society’s year-long screening series.
Audio Files
The Philadelphia Eagles reached No. 1 on Billboard’s compilations chart with their Philly Special Christmas album.
Asterion Out and About
Mark Bradford and Stephanie Hyland will be attending the PBA 2023 Family Law Winter Meeting held at the Hershey Hotel from January 13 through January 15, 2023.
Spotlight on Business Services
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