Seems to me there's something very 2012 about "made possible by support from Snoqualmie Tobacco Company and Liquor Store, Chihuly Garden & Glass, and Amazon.com".

@1 Nowhere is the divide between advertising and editorial more clear than in the sponsorship for the Genius Awards.

Good luck to all the finalists! May delicious cake be in your future.

@2, isn't it wonderful! "Programs for this evening's festivities printed free of charge courtesy the Seattle Times Editorial Board. Overflow seats provided by Mars Hill Church. Future Geniuses Under-18 Spotlight sponsored by Backpage.com."