Category Archives: Education

What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Middle Tenn. State Fermentation Science Degree 1-of-a-Kind Middle Tennessee State University has a new bachelor of science degree, which is one-of-a-kind within the state and the region, available this semester.

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Why Vineyards Were Untouched by Wine Country Fires, Even as Houses on Property, Urban Neighborhoods Burned

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Here’s an oddity:  those fires in California wine country that have taken at least 40 lives, and burned 217,566 acres, and destroyed at least 10 wineries barely touched vineyards. 

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National Liquor Enforcement Assn. Honors Virginia ABC

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Virginia state agency was named “Law Enforcement Agency of the Year” by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association.

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Underage Drinking Cut in Half, Federal Survey Finds

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

At first blush, the latest federal figures on alcohol use are bad for the industry.  Among those 12 years old or older, 50.7% of the population drank in 2016, down from 51% of the population in 2002. But there’s good … Continue reading →

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Coors Light Celebrates 31 Years of Support of Historic Black Colleges

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Coors Light will once again be a sponsor of historically black college and university (HBCU) Football Classic season. Coors Light will create unique fan experiences at four of the premiere HBCU football classics in the country.  Coors Light

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Amarula To Donate $1 From Every Bottle Sold in the U.S. To Help Save African Elephants

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Amarula, the South African cream liqueur, will donate $1 to the non-profit organization, WildlifeDIRECT for every bottle sold in the U.S. The funds will support WildlifeDIRECT’s on-the-ground conservation efforts to protect African elephants, and the promotion will continue through the … Continue reading →

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