The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer
The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer Source: JKNUS By Judith Aparri March 22, 2016 The South Korean government is encouraging its people to stop drinking alcohol to avoid cancer. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is tightening guidelines on alcohol consumption. While the old guidelines recommend […]
There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking
There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking Past studies missed one big reason non-drinkers didn’t live as long as people who imbibed a bit. Source: Bloomberg John Tozzi March 21, 2016 It’s an irresistible headline: People who drink alcohol in moderation actually live longer than those who abstain […]
NY: Exclusive: City Council member wants NYC ID to be valid for buying alcohol
NY: Exclusive: City Council member wants NYC ID to be valid for buying alcohol New York Daily News By Erin Durkin March 21, 2016 A City Councilman wants you to be able to buy a drink with your municipal ID card. Democrat Ritchie Torres will introduce a resolution this week pushing to make the […]
Man shares powerful post about the dangers of alcohol after his brother’s death
Man shares powerful post about the dangers of alcohol after his brother’s death “You don’t realise the dangers of alcohol until it comes knocking on your door.” Source: thejournal.ie March 19, 2016 AN IRISHMAN HAS appealed for people to reconsider their relationship with alcohol in a powerful post about his brother’s death. […]
Alcohol smuggling ‘significant issue’ for HMRC
Alcohol smuggling ‘significant issue’ for HMRC Source: The Spirits Business by Kristiane Sherry 21st March, 2016 A leading accountancy group has described alcohol smuggling in the UK as a “significant issue” as investigations into underpaid ‘sin taxes’ yield £1.63 billion (US$2.34 billion). The revenue yielded in 2014-15 is up 6% from the […]
Alabama: 2 Alabama beaches consider banning alcohol after 600 arrested
Alabama: 2 Alabama beaches consider banning alcohol after 600 arrested Source: WKRG By Debbie Williams March 18, 2016 Gray skies and a passing shower or two didn’t keep everybody off the beach Thursday. “This week has been really busy,” says Gulf Shores spokesman Grant Brown. “We’ve had a lot of kids on […]
Burger King gets permission to SELL ALCOHOL in its UK branches – here’s where and when
Burger King gets permission to SELL ALCOHOL in its UK branches – here’s where and when Source: The Mirror 19 Mar 2016 Burger King has been given permission to sell booze alongside its traditional fast food menu in the UK for the first time. The restaurant chain’s branch in Waterloo Station has […]
News From TTB
News From TTB Source: TTB March 17th DISTILLED SPIRITS – PROOFING RESOURCES Distilled spirits plant proprietors are required to determine taxes owed on spirits removed from their bonded premises. To do this, proprietors will need to “gauge” the spirits, that is, determine the quantity and proof of the spirits. If you are […]
The lethal epidemic of drug drivers: More than HALF of suspects stopped test positive for cocaine, cannabis and other banned highs
The lethal epidemic of drug drivers: More than HALF of suspects stopped test positive for cocaine, cannabis and other banned highs Some 60% of suspects caught on cocaine, cannabis or other banned drugs Senior police and MPs stunned at the scale of UK’s drug-driving epidemic Warnings it raises ‘massive concern’ about […]
OK: Making Sense Of The Proposed Changes To Oklahoma’s Complex Liquor Laws
OK: Making Sense Of The Proposed Changes To Oklahoma’s Complex Liquor Laws KGOU (NPR) By Brian Hardzinski & Adam Brooks March 18, 2016 Oklahoma’s $1.3 billion budget shortfall has dominated news coverage of the 2016 legislative session, but one of the bills the public is most interested in is a proposal to overhaul the […]