One man made a business from an unfortunate circumstance

Squatter Hunter Flash Shelton photo

One man made a business from an unfortunate circumstance

Business. August 30, 2024 0

https://www.boredpanda.com/clever-way-handyman-removed-squatters The Molière Citations team is delighted to send kudos to Flash Shelton for his pioneering work in protecting the rights of homeowners (especially seniors) against the predations of squatters. Mr. Shelton has combined the best of the entrepreneurial spirit, community service, and turning personal experience into a valuable tool and service.  We wouldn’t be …

Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court first

Business. August 25, 2024 0

https://apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-merger-ftc-antitrust-3ba6eba066636626c4bdc6cd4f73fa29 Photo: Albertsons storefront Supermarket News https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/albertsons-debuts-public-company-800-million-ipo It’s not often that the Molière Citations team gets to issue both a Citation and a Celebration in one fell swoop, but this deal provides an excellent opportunity. Molière Celebration goes to the FTC, which has valiantly attempted to block this anti-competitive transaction.  FWIW, we wonder why there …

Harley-Davidson Sparks Boycott Call for Going ‘Totally Woke’ | Newsmax.com

Business. August 23, 2024 0

Update: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13773167/Ohio-biker-Harley-Davidson-CANON-DEI-woke.html One Harley-Davidson owner wanted to get his point across against HD going woke, he made a big deal about his distaste in the motorcycle company choosing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over common sense. This is Harley Davidson, Bud Light, and Target all rolled into one! Check out his video that has been …

Some Days It’s Hard to Find a Hero (Not Even a Giro)

Politics. August 20, 2024 0

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/jd-vance-philly-cheesesteak-swiss-cheese-philadelphia-b2598813.html ” JD Vance has now been accused of committing a “crime against humanity” after he stopped by a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak joint and asked why they don’t have Swiss cheese.” “We don’t hate it, we just don’t use it. We usually use cheez whiz,” responded the employee taking Vance’s order. Oh, my!  Cheez Whiz – really?!? Not to be a snob about …

The Era of Freeloading is Officially Over

Finance. August 15, 2024 0

Freddie the Freeloader, a Red Skelton character
photo courtesy of Brian Hoffman’s Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton.

Felony charges for activist who ‘glitter bombed’ interim Harvard president

Education. August 6, 2024 0

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/08/02/felony-charges-for-activist-who-glitter-bombed-interim-harvard-president The Molière Citations team must admit that we’re stumped by this one.  There are several parties, none of whom seems to be entirely right or entirely wrong. Perhaps the “baby monkeys” are the only innocents here. The glitter thrower? Not exactly an act of terrorism or significant destruction, but some consequences for the disorderly …