Monthly Archives: April 2017

BPA may nudge breast cancer cells to grow

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, appears to aid the survival of inflammatory breast cancer cells, according to research that reveals a potential mechanism for how the disease grows. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is the most lethal and fastest-growing form … Continue reading →

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Germany Says 2% of GDP for Defense is ‘Unrealistic.’ Why?

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Germany’s foreign minister responded to a U.S. call for NATO nations to spend 2% of GDP on defense by calling that “unrealistic.” In 1988 Germany spent 2.5%; today it spends 1.2%.  Poland spends 5%.  France spends 2.1%.  Greece, 2.6%. Turkey, … Continue reading →

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How Whiskey Brands are Shifting Their Production Models

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Why is WhistlePig whiskey greeted with accolades – and online vitriol?  Men’s Journal has the answer, along with how WhistlePig is trying to make the jump from nonproduction distillery to working distillery.  Read it here.

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Consumers Remain Optimistic – Especially if Republicans

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The latest University of Michigan Consumer Survey shows consumers are more optimistic than a year ago.  The sentiment index in March was 96.9.  A year earlier it was 91%.  That’s a 6.5% improvement. The continued strength in consumer sentiment has … Continue reading →

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Sin City Brewing Debuts Vegas’ 1st Customizable Beer

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sin City Brewing Co. unveiled its first seasonal Sour that introduces a personalized craft beer experience to the Las Vegas Strip. Beer purists can enjoy the sharp sour profile on its own, but those who prefer a sweet sip can … Continue reading →

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Lost Spirits Awarded Patent for Speedy Distillation Process

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Lost Spirits Technology LLC (Lost Spirits) said the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has awarded the company two key patents governing its revolutionary distilled spirits maturation process. The patents describe processes for maturing distilled spirits involving heat driven esterification and … Continue reading →

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