News Roundup for Oct 14
The news world was busy today, especially with all the banter and analysis over last night's Democrat debate........
- 2 Democratic candidates battled it out last night in Las Vegas (3 were there but were not there, 1 was not there but should have been)
- Of all the threats facing the nation/world, Bernie Sanders names global warming as the biggest one
- Donald Trump sends out a slew of interesting tweets during the debate
- Dollar General cutting 23% of corporate staff
- Cubs slug their way into the National League Championship Series
- Judge blocks implementation of St. Louis minimum wage
- Wal-Mart CEO says sales will be flat in fiscal 2016
- Facebook is now testing a dedicated video channel
- Dish Network has petitioned the FCC to deny the Charter and Time Warner Cable merger
- Square files for $275 million IPO
- Weak U.S. retail sales and inflation data cloud rate hike outlook
- U.S. is stockpiling bird flu vaccine
- Weed at work is OK for a fifth of small-business owners
- Teacher unions calling for end to McTeacher night fundraisers at McD's
- Illinois will delay pension payment due to cash shortage
- Indiana governor proposes $1 BILLION in road and bridge improvements
And we'll end with 2 gross news items......
- Miley Cyrus planning all-nude concert with the Flaming Lips
- New York's Times Square "Kiss Cam" switched back on after groping problems
Ewwwwwww!
Out for now........
Matt
