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Everyday Heroes News: Celebrating Acts of Kindness and CourageBill Ackman We’ve been noticing the vocal X account of Bill Ackman and the way he has highlighted so many important topics this year. Earlier in January 2024, we issued Bill Ackman a Moliere Celebration for his focus on “restoring Veritas to Harvard” and highlighting the steps that Harvard can take to regain the trust … Continue reading “Everyday Heroes News: Celebrating Acts of Kindness and Courage” |
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ILA Union Dockworkers squeeze at the most vulnerable time and locationhttps://apnews.com/article/longshoremen-strike-holidays-shortages-inflation-c195bedec63d41afcec3c942ebb27e93 The Molière Citation is awarded to the International Longshoremen’s Association, with the “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” collateral award to the Biden-Harris Administration.” The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on” is the headline. With only a month until the election, the ILA has put … Continue reading “ILA Union Dockworkers squeeze at the most vulnerable time and location” |
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One man made a business from an unfortunate circumstancehttps://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 … Continue reading “One man made a business from an unfortunate circumstance” |
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Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court firsthttps://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 … |
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Harley-Davidson Sparks Boycott Call for Going ‘Totally Woke’ | Newsmax.comUpdate: 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 … Continue reading “Harley-Davidson Sparks Boycott Call for Going ‘Totally Woke’ | Newsmax.com” |
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Ford Motor’s “Bud Light Moment”https://www.axios.com/2024/07/19/ford-ev-truck-switch-car-demand Ford announced yesterday that it’s investing $3 billion to boost output of the Super Duty, the F-150’s larger sibling that’s popular with tradespeople and commercial customers. Why? Trucks are hot, EVs are not. Following recent announcements by Tractor Supply and John Deere, it’s apparent that Ford’s Jim Farley has gotten the message that farmers and … |
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Charmin changes toilet paper, swapping straight perforations for wavy tearshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/10/04/new-charmin-toilet-paper-drops-square-edges/71060659007/ In the category of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” (or the government version “If it ain’t broke, fix it until it is”), Proctor & Gamble’s (P&G) “Don’t squeeze the Charmin” division has come up with a not-quite-earth-shattering development in the science of deuce hygiene.In case you are not in one of the test … Continue reading “Charmin changes toilet paper, swapping straight perforations for wavy tears” |
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Cannabis drinks allow people to go “Cali Sober” on 4/20https://www.axios.com/2024/04/19/420-alcohol-alcoholism-marijuana-cannabis-booze-weed-pot “It’s OK, judge, I wasn’t driving under the influence — I was ‘Cali sober’.” Maybe that works in a Californicated court of law, but it definitely wouldn’t fly at, say, an AA meeting. Regardless of the legal implications, the oxymoronic concept of “Cali sober” is the equivalent of calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed … Continue reading “Cannabis drinks allow people to go “Cali Sober” on 4/20″ |
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National Scrabble Day 2024: Mattel’s new ‘accessible’ version of the intellectually rewarding gamehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2024/04/10/mattel-launches-new-scrabble-together/73276883007/After 75 years of Scrabble history, and enjoyment of this mentally stimulating game of wits, Mattel has launched a dumbed-down version, with a team-oriented “accessible” structure on the heretofore unused reverse side of the game board. The new “Dumb Scrabble” is promoted by Mattel as a way to get a break from your smartphone.What new rules will apply? … |
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Boeing CEO’s penchant for cost-cutting doesn’t apply to his trips on the company jethttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/investing/boeing-ceo-private-jet-travel-nightcap/index.html Boeing’s fired CEO, David Calhoun, is still engaging in profligate behavior during his 9-month (not a typo) termination period. Yes, it’s a head-scratcher. Why on earth would a company’s Board of Directors fire the CEO and allow him to stay on with such profligate benefits (on top of the “oopsie”) misreporting of use of the … |