Monthly Archives: August 2021

Covid Bites Again

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

We just received notice that the annual convention of the Society of Professional Journalists has been converted from a hybrid event to a fully virtual one. The only reason we mention this is that it is This is an early … Continue reading →

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Bad News for Wine Growers: Some Climate Change is Irreversible, Report Says

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Each of the last four decades has been successively warmer than any decade that preceded it since 1850, according to a just-released report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every … Continue reading →

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El Mayor Tequila Intros Extra Anejo Sherry Cask Aged

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

El Mayor Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged is aged 38 months in sherry casks, resulting in a liquid with a golden amber color and “an exceptionally smooth and balanced finish of oak, vanilla and caramel,” Luxco, the importer, says. “The … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

What The Record High 10.1 Million Job Openings Means For The Economic Recovery The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported there were 10.1 million job openings in the economy at the end of June. This is by far the record amount … Continue reading →

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The Interview: Vintage Wine Estates Gives New Meaning to Shareholder Value

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Vintage Wine Estates is redefining “shareholder value” to go beyond simply rising stock prices.  I interviewed Jessica Kogan, chief marketing and chief digital officer, on how its Shareholder Passport program came to be, and the extra benefits it offers investors.  … Continue reading →

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Sweetwater Brewing Expands Across Michigan

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

SweetWater Brewing Co. announced its market expansion across the state of Michigan, further accelerating the nation’s 11th largest craft brewer into the Great Lakes states. SweetWater’s high-quality craft brews, distributed by O&W, Inc., are now available for purchase on draft … Continue reading →

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