New Women/Sport falls flat says Michele Kort
Michele Kort criticizes Sports Illustrated new Women/Sport magazine for being stale and homemakerish despite strong photos and edgy cover lines. She condemns sexist and homophobic content, urges removal of anti lesbian stereotypes, and warns it may lose female sports readers.
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Sport Magazine
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Lansing study proves impact of LPGA stop
A Lansing chamber study on the Oldsmobile Classic found that spending by attendees stayed mostly within the greater Lansing area. The mean per party spent inside was $95.91 vs $16.16 outside, with total local spending about $1.8 million and a $3.3 million total economic impact using a 2.39 multiplier. The analysis also noted 56 direct and indirect local jobs from the event and a 90 percent local capture of $1.3 million spent by organizers and sponsors.
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Regional Chamber of Commerce
Purdue University
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Walnut Hills’ Country Club
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