If real life isn’t scary enough for you, explore some of the haunted places around Philadelphia, New York City, or across America. Include the ghosts of Gettysburg on your itinerary.

Photo by Eleanor Styles on Unsplash.

On the Lighter Side
 
Philadelphia has multiple late night dessert cafes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Three Philadelphia eateries made this year’s New York Times list of 50 favorite American restaurants.

Just in time for cooler weather, grocery store tomato soup ratings are out. 

No one’s job is safe. Christchurch, New Zealand has dropped its’ wizard from the payroll.

Class Action Claims

Class actions remain in the news. Current cases are taking issue with some basic needs. The quality of cotton in clothing is the subject of claims against Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic. Chick-Fil-A customers have banded together to file a class action alleging the popular chain raises menu prices for delivery orders.

Asterion is well-versed in the financial issues presented by class actions. If you are pursuing or defending a class action, we can assist you. 

FYI

Pew Charitable Trusts released useful visualizations of Philadelphia’s economic performance in the Covid era.

Trends We’re Watching

The CFPB settled a case against a reverse mortgage lender. At issue was an allegation that home value estimates had been inflated.

What’s Puzzling Us

Wendy’s and Kellogg’s are teaming up on a cereal that tastes like a Frosty, and Pepsi has introduced a Cracker Jack flavored soda.

After more than a month, two of three escaped zebras are still loose in Maryland.

What Doesn’t Surprise Us at All

Third-party online vendors may be a sizeable source of unsafe toys

Thread Recommendations

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 awards have been announced.

New Jersey dinosaurs are getting their due. A new museum and park is coming to Rowan University.

Watch List

The French Connection was released 50 years ago. Watch it again, and read about the crimes that inspired the movie.

You can observe newborn cubs on the National Zoo cheetah cam.

Audio Files

Listen to theme songs rejected by Bond movies over the years.

Spotlight on Services for Accounting Firm Conflicts

Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience in Forensic, Valuation and IP services in both dispute and transaction settings. We work with public accounting firms to assist their clients in situations when there are ethical or business conflicts.

October 19, 2021