Fifty years after Jaws set a new bar for summer blockbusters, the format still works. Those two musical notes made a big splash, too. The sharks themselves may not be as scary as they’ve been portrayed. If Jaws leaves you wanting more shark stories, Shark Week starts July 20th. You’ll have to wait until the end of August for the theatrical re-release.
Photo by Gerald Schombs at Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
Congratulations to Phila Lorn of Mawn, who won the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 Best Emerging Chef award last week.
Herr’s locally-inspired chip flavor winners from the past three years are having a “crunch off.” Voting is open until August 4.
For a more relaxing vacation, consider visiting one of these small U.S. cities with great food.
Tenacious Forensic Investigations Yield Results
Following the money can take a while; but sometimes, patience uncovers the information you need. More than two years after Alex Jones filed a personal bankruptcy petition, the trustee recently filed three actions alleging Jones engaged in fraudulent transactions to hide his assets.
If you are in need of someone to follow the money, the forensics experts at Asterion can help.
FYI
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia has published a new Leading Indicator Report detailing who is driving growth in the city.
Philadelphia has risen to number 13 on the list of cities around the world with a good climate for start-ups.
Septa’s Bus Route 49, introduced in 2019, is ignoring transit usage trends.
Trends We’re Watching
The University of Colorado, Boulder, has a Digital Legacy Clinic to help with the digital aspects of estate planning.
Tariff “engineering” is on the rise.
What’s Puzzling Us
Isn’t $15.00 a chip too much to pay for a snack? At least they were sold for a good cause.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Tom Bodett is suing the new owners of Motel 6 for breach of contract for allegedly failing to pay for use of his name and likeness.
Once again, museum visitors are destroying artworks.
A precious metals dealer was sentenced to 65 years for fraud and ordered to pay $75 million in restitution after commodities were taken from a depository.
A sharp rise in Pentagon pizza orders may indicate global crises are unfolding.
Thread Recommendations
History is repeating itself.
The 2025 California Academy of Science’s photographic showcase is on view.
Audio Files
The royalties from Take Me Out to the Ball Game fund ASCAP Foundation support for young musicians.
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