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Shop Talk shares the 10 things that Warren Buffett says too many of us waste money on. Caught My Eye reports on vitamins for your vagina and smuggling cocaine through bad wigs. Momofuku Ando, inventor of instant ramen and Cup Noodles, is our Business Birthday.
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A Michigan Republican lawmaker brings forth anti-marriage equality legislation in the hope that the Supreme Court will hear the case. It stands zero chance in the Democrat controlled Senate. Then, Delta Airlines has put a comedian on their no-fly list due to posting anti-LGBTQ messages and calling out a flight attendant who wore a pride pin. Finally, potato chips are 50% more than they were 10 years ago. Climate change is the cause as the soil warms in the key potato states of Idaho and Washington.
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Shop Talk shares an article from Fortune that predicts someoneâs socio-economic status based on cars in the driveway. Caught My Eye reveals the origin of Project Runwayâs star, Tim Gunnâs famous phrase, âMake it work.â Also, an optician is arrested for offering free eyecare and glasses for sex-male or female! John Harvey Kellogg of cornflakes fame is our Business Birthday.
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Guest writer to Out Magazine, Jeff McMullen, argues this it is time to ditch the ever expanding and often confusing LGBTQ+. We agree, but not sure we like his suggested moniker. Then, an Atlanta Pastor, Jamal Bryant, is calling for a 40-day black economic boycott of Target due to their reversal on DEI initiatives. Finally, some bodegas in NYC are selling âloosies,â but with a twist and not the single cigarettes we associate with the name. Single eggs are the new âloosiesâ due to the increasing cost of a dozen eggs pushing ten bucks!
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Shop Talk covers the latest Executive Order from Trump that tells the Fed to no longer produce pennies. The penny will still be used but will probably become scarce if they are not replenished each year. The pennyâs demise has been talked about for many years, but Trump is acting like it is his ânewâ idea. Caught My Eye asks why Aldi is so quiet inside and Walmart catches a serial shoplifter stealing ramen and bras. Nicolas Hayek, founder of Swatch, is our Business Birthday.
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While many have backed off DEI Initiatives, Disney has placed them where they belongâinternally. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is still important for Disney, but doing your job is the key measure that will move you ahead at the company. Then, retailer Costco, is building a new store in South Los Angeles with 800 apartments on top of the warehouse. Everyone is curious as to how this will work and if it will spread to other markets. Finally, homophobic hecklers at the Dolly Parton inspired musical in the UK, âHere You Come Again,â are not welcome and will be ejected.
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Shop Talk shares three things we can learn from Dolly Partonâs business legacy. Caught My Eye reports that KitKat will be discontinuing the vegan candy bar option so get them now while you can. Also, a new study from Talker Research looks at the pizza habits of America. You will be surprised at which state per capita eats the most pizza. Don Panoz, founder of Chateau Elon and the nicotine patch, is our Business Birthday.
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The Human Rights Campaign, (HRC), joins The Trevor Project and GLSEN in reducing staff and refocusing their efforts in the new political climate. Our question to all these non-profits is, how have you advanced LGBTQ rights in the last few years? Then, an angry customer who purchased a Subaru Outback tried to return it by driving through the dealership. He is now charged with a couple of felonies due to damages of more than 85K. Finally, a Bare Necessities nude cruise left Miami last week on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship and âno-fondling is allowed.â
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Shop Talk looks at the real costs and pitfalls of a brand deciding to invest at least $10 million on a Super Bowl TV spot. Caught My Eye reports that a passenger on a cruise line was charged 47K for flu treatment and insurance does not want to cover. Also, have you heard of âduckingâ? Itâs. Jeep thing and has turned into a profitable business for an astute entrepreneur. Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, is our Business Birthday.
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âLittle House on The Prairieâ is scheduled for a reboot through Netflix, and conservative mouthpiece Megyn Kelly threatened to ruin the project if it went woke. Former star of the show, Melissa Gilbert, responded to the Kelly post saying how woke the original series really was and perhaps she should give it a rewatch. But first, Target is booted as a sponsor by Minnesota Pride due to their backpedaling of DEI initiatives. Finally, the cannabis community is helping victims of the LA fires with donations to replace some paraphernalia that may have been lost.
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Shop Talk looks at a concept called Doordom that can help you get through the time between New Years and Spring. Caught My Eye covers a Chinese national who wouldnât negotiate with the local government, so they built a new highway around his house. He regrets his decision now. Also, donât write on your Passport. Poland recently denied entry to a woman who wrote the address of the airport on her Passport. Who knew this was a âthingâ? Lewis Urry, the inventor of the alkaline battery, is our Business Birthday.
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Under the new administration, apart from two military related flags, only the American flag is to be flown or displayed at government building. An executive order calls out The PRIDE and BLM flags specifically as not allowed. It will be interesting to see how Washington, DC handles World Pride this June. Then, Paul Reubens, of Pee Wee Herman fame, comes out in a soon to be released film entitled, âPee-Wee as Himself.â Finally, the âcorpse flowerâ is blooming in Brooklyn and people are lining up to smell the putrid plant.
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Shop Talk looks at a New Zealand study that concludes the importance of cultivating Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, in raising children. Caught My Eye covers the journey that leftover cruise ship food takes after not being eaten. It is a surprise. Also, Progresso Soups is selling âsoup you can suckâ in the form of chicken flavored hard candy to celebrate National Soup Month. Timothy Dexter, Colonial America Businessman and self-proclaimed Lord Dexter, is our Business Birthday.
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TFG Unbuttoned: PREP HIV drug is the Latest Religious Right Target
In the latest religious right grievance, The US Supreme Court will hear a case this year as to whether employers must cover through insurance the HIV prevention drug PREP. Then, The Trevor Project is faced with budget shortfalls leading to layoffs and a reorganization. Finally, a woman wins the lottery and while her family ignored her as the black sheep, they now think she should share the wealth.
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METAâFacebook, Instagram, and Threadsâhas taken off all guardrails related to what you can or cannot post to their platforms. Their new content moderation policies contain a carveout that allows users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill. Gender, sexuality, race, and religion all appear to be open game in the META universe. But first, âLook Into My Eyesâ was the most overlooked documentary of 2024 and John recommends you give it a watch. Also, a rogue IKEA Store was opened in North Korea. Andre Michelin, founder of the tire company and famed Michelin Guides, is our Business Birthday.
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Four California consumers try to commit insurance fraud by claiming a bear attacked the interiors of their cars. Wait until you hear the rest of the story. But first, a transgender bathroom policy takes effect at the House of Representatives, and Elton John reveals what made him quit his cocaine addiction.
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Bucking the trend of other large corporations that have folded under pressure from the right wing to abandon their DEI Initiatives, COSTCO stands firm in their support of DEI efforts. Refreshingly, they said that DEI was important for the members, employees, and success of the organization. The Focus Group has been waiting for the first corporation to take a stand so kudos to COSTCO. But first, some bronze medal Olympic athletes are upset with the tarnished condition of their medals. Also, META is revisiting the presence of AI generated profiles on their social media platforms. Carol Tome, former lead executive at UPS and The Home Depot, is our Business Birthday.
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Florida joins a growing number of conservative states that are now requiring proof of ID to access adult sites like Pornhub, and others perceived to be prurient in nature. Then, disgraced former Abercrombie CEO, Mike Jeffries, claims dementia will derail his sexual misconduct charges. The courts in June will assess whether he is fit for trial or not. Finally, an LGBTQ Center in the San Diego area is facing backlash for dropping the âTâ from their center's work.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Tim and John share their favorite toys of their childhood. Also, fun facts about the Pee-Wee Herman Christmas Special are shared. Can you believe the show first aired 36 years ago? A quick trip to Santa Claus, Indiana and who is and isnât on the Royal Christmas invite list?
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There are five well known US Retailers that need a successful 4th quarter. Consumers this year are focused on value more than ever and these retailers need to get the message. But first, according to Indiana Universityâs Equitable Giving Lab, less than 1% of all charitable giving goes to LGBTQ+ causes. Finally, for the person who has everything, how about gifting shares of Grindr stock?
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