Hostess Brands has decided to close operations after the company couldn’t reach an agreement with a labor union. Personally, I’m calling for a government bailout, because I’ve always believed my Ding Dong was too big to fail.
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In completely related news, the diabetes rate in Oklahoma has tripled and in Missouri, has doubled since 1995.
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Bad news: The FDA is investigating whether or not 13 deaths have been related to the popular energy drink – 5 Hour Energy. The good news? Thirteen is my lucky number! Time to buy a lottery ticket.
A champion horse died Thursday just after winning a competition at the American Royal in Kemper Arena. Thankfully, a factory is being built in Rockville, MO, so we should have champion glue by early next week.
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The cause of the horse’s death is being investigated, but we’re guessing it might have something to do with it eating some 5 Hour Barley.
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My 2nd annual Kiss Under the Clock Salvation Army fundraiser begins Saturday, 2:00 at Union Station. A large amount of mistletoe has been fastened to the giant, iconic clock for people to kiss under and help Salvation Army. We’re expecting a lower turnout than last year because General Patraeus will be there.
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On a personal note, there had been a run on Hostess products at the Price Chopper in Leavenworth, but I was able to find a package of chocolate Zingers early this afternoon and plan to savor the taste as best I can (I quickly ate them), and on a serious note, a good friend had been working for this company up until a few months ago, so I hope her retirement package isn’t in serious jeopardy, but who knows these days.