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NATIONAL DAY: Global James Bond Day — Marks the 1962 London premiere of Dr. No.
BIRTHDAY: Steve Miller (born 1943) — Steve Miller Band; turns 83.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2011 — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at 56.
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JED YORK FINED $500K FOR TRYING TO SPEND $160; MASTERCLASS IN BAD ROI (KTVU)
49ers owner Jed York has been suspended six games and fined $500,000 by the NFL for violating its Personal Conduct Policy after his August arrest in Ohio. York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Police seized $160 during the arrest, later directed to a human-trafficking task force as part of his plea agreement.
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CONGRATULATIONS, SEATTLE: YOUR LOCAL BARISTA NOW HAS A MASTER'S DEGREE AND NO PLACE TO WORK (FOX NEWS)
Seattle’s minimum wage rises to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027 as the city faces a strained business environment. Fox reports 450 restaurants closed in the first half of 2025, job postings across the metro fell 35% from February 2020 to October 2025, and some employers say even applicants with master’s degrees are seeking barista jobs.
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GOOD NEWS: THE 'NOTES OF MUSHROOM' IN YOUR COFFEE AREN'T FROM A FANCY NEW BEAN BLEND (FOX NEWS)
Could your coffee maker be growing something besides your morning brew? Two-time U.S. Barista Champion Heather Perry says mold and bacteria are actually a low concern for most home brewers. The bigger culprit is old coffee oils, stains and mineral buildup that can wreck flavor—especially in the carafe, grinder and machines using hard water.
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Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker
My other co-hosts:
Ken Madden and Boomer Bob
The cast of characters:
The Duchess of New Jersey
Sam (Cody's mom)
Cody
Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)
and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:
Aaron I had to Say it
The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker
Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News
Josh Roberts from New Hampshire
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