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Bud Light Supports Equal Pay in New Spot

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

On average, women who work a 9 to 5 job only make 79 cents to every $1 men make. So shouldn’t they only have to work 79% of the time? That’s the theory behind Bud Light‘s newest spot, “Equal Pay.”   … Continue reading →

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Bud to Deliver Up to $1 Million in Scholarships to Military Families

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Budweiser is bringing Chris Stapleton to Fort Bragg, N.C., the most populated military post in the nation and will donate up to $1 million in scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. This year’s Fourth of … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble to Sell Wine, Beer in 4 Stores

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Barnes & Noble said it will open four concept stores in the next year that will feature restaurants with “an expanded menu along with a beer and wine offering.”  The first store will be in Eastchester, N.Y., and will open … Continue reading →

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Pelican Brewing Releases Latin-Inspired Lager

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pelican Brewing Co. releases the ultra refreshing summer beer, Pelicano EXTRA! Previously available as draft-only brew, Pelicano EXTRA! will be available starting in July on draft, in 6-packs, 22 oz. bottles and as part of Pelican’s new mixed 12-pack.

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MillerCoors Fined $77,000 for Finger Amputation in Brewery

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Occupational Safety & Health Administration fined MillerCoors Fort Worth brewery $77,000 after a worker’s finger was amputated. OSHA investigators found lathes in the brewery’s maintenance shop lacked safeguards that could have prevented the amputation. “MillerCoors completely disregarded the safety of … Continue reading →

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Vintner Bill Foley Wins Las Vegas NHL Franchise

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bill Foley, the former insurance executive who’s been busy building a wine empire, is adding a National Hockey League team to his holdings. The League yesterday awarded him the franchise for Las Vegas, where he lives.  Foley will pay $500 … Continue reading →

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