Monthly Archives: May 2016

Senate Farm Bill Fully Funds MAP, Aids Research into Pests

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $147.7 billion appropriations bill that fully funds $200 million for the Market Access Program.  The measure also includes Specialty Crop Block Grant funding for issues such as Pierce’s disease and other pests and diseases, … Continue reading →

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Exposure to Bright Light May Increase Diabetes, Weight Gain Risk

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Exposure to bright light could affect your metabolism, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Northwestern scientists found bright light exposure increased insulin resistance compared to dim light exposure in both the morning and the evening. In the evening, bright light … Continue reading →

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Home Town Advantage? Miller Lite Replaces Landshark as Navy Pier Sponsor

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

We don’t suppose the fact MillerCoors’ corporate headquarters are in Chicago has anything to do with it, but Miller Lite was named the official beer sponsor of Chicago’s Navy Pier, replacing Anheuser-Busch‘s Landshark.  A-B has been the beer sponsor since … Continue reading →

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Why Women Should Own Up About Gaps in Resume

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

New research finds that women strongly raise their chances of getting hired for a job if they offer personal information to clarify any gaps on their resumes. “Our study provides the first-ever evidence that women who conceal personal information dramatically … Continue reading →

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Why You Can’t Find Baltimore’s Beer at a Baltimore Orioles Game

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Baltimore Sun has an excellent story about the disappearance of National Bohemian Beer — commonly called Natty Boh — from Camden Yards, where the Baltimore Orioles play their home games.  Natty Boh was brewed in Baltimore by National Brewing … Continue reading →

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In Today’s Daily —

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Man Behind the ‘Judgment of Paris’ Now Makes Wine Breakthrough Beverage to Distribute Malfy Gin Sazerac Completes Purchase of Paddy Irish Whiskey Former Deep Eddy CEO Forms New Firm, Acquires Dulce Vida Spirits Chateau Ste. Michelle Launches Intrinsic Wine … Continue reading →

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