Archive For The “In the Media” Category

NHL Snubs Labatt Breweries With Surprise Beer Sponsorship

By Laura | February 26, 2011

On Tuesday, the National Hockey League announced a seven year sponsorship deal with Molson Coors in Canada and MillerCoors in the United States. Serving as the largest corporate sponsorship in league history, the deal is worth nearly $400 million. But, the NHL may have made an enemy in long-time beer sponsor Labatt Breweries in Canada. [...]

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Despite Push for Tougher Immigration Laws, Number of Children Crossing the Mexican Border Continues to Rise

By Laura | February 24, 2011

Despite tougher immigration laws, increased checkpoints and previously reporting a drop in the number of immigrants crossing into the United States illegally, Border Patrol agents are now seeing an increase in the number of children trying to cross the border from Mexico. The East Valley Tribune in Arizona reports that about 3,000 juveniles, some only [...]

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Michelle Obama Recognizes Balance as Key to Fighting Obesity

By Laura | February 9, 2011

Did you picture a spread of nutritional dishes when you thought about the Superbowl feast at the White House this past Sunday? Better think again. Days before celebrating the first anniversary of the anti-obesity campaign “Let’s Move,” Michelle Obama enjoyed a selection of bratworst, kielbasa, cheeseburgers and deep dish pizza while watching the Green Bay [...]

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Did you check in yet?

By Laura | April 22, 2010

With two of my close friends recently discovering the wonders of Foursquare, I’ve heard the phrase “Did you check in yet?” more times than I can count. Each stop warrants a new Foursquare check in, and on good days, a new badge or mayorship. Combining the media frenzy that surrounds the popular location based service [...]

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We all know reality TV isn’t really reality…

By Laura | April 20, 2010

Tonight, I’m flipping through the channels and landed on the infamous American Idol for the first time since… probably high school. I’ve always loved watching the initial auditions but get pretty bored after they pick the first 24 finalists. All I have to say is… seriously? From when I started watching this show in maybe [...]

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