Monthly Archives: May 2017

Trump’s Budget Slices 6.6% from TTB Funding

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

President Trump’s just-released budget reduces the fiscal 2018 budget for the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau by $7 million, to $99 million, a 6.6% reduction. It reduces the agency’s “protect the public” funding by $3 million and the … Continue reading →

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Hoax Science Paper Says Penis Is a Social Construct That Worsens Climate Change Take a moment from all the weighty stuff going on in the world and read one of the funniest pieces we’ve read in a very long time.  … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Budget Cuts CDC $1.3 Billion

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

President Trump’s budget is to be released tomorrow at 11 a.m., but some minion at the Department of Health & Human Services posted the department’s “budget in brief” document this afternoon.  It was quickly taken down, but not before the … Continue reading →

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Deschutes to Launch in North Carolina

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Deschutes Brewery will introduce its beers next month to the entire state of North Carolina through a network of seven distributors. The Oregon-based brewery will be working with Caffey Distributing Co.; Carolina Premium Beverage; Coastal Beverage Co.; Healy Wholesale Co., … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Hard Lemonade Launches New Campaign As Sales Top $293 Million, Consumption Rises 12%

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Mike’s Hard Lemonade  launched a new multichannel advertising campaign, “Drink on the bright side.” It’s designed to spark laughter and generate smiles through content that mixes eccentric yet hilarious Internet culture with playful, surreal animation. The marketing push brings digital-style … Continue reading →

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Jose Cuervo Launches New Honeydew Flavor

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Jose Cuervo announced its latest flavor: Authentic Jose Cuervo Honeydew Margarita. Honeydew is a popular flavor in spirits that is growing +85% within the category. It has subtle traces of honey, cantaloupe and other melon fruit notes.  Simply pour over … Continue reading →

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