Alcohol labels warning of risk from drinking while pregnant ‘will save lives’

Alcohol labels warning of risk from drinking while pregnant ‘will save lives’ Australia-New Zealand agreement to mandate labels that were previously voluntary Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Melissa Davey 11 Oct 2018 Alcohol producers will be forced to label their products with warnings relating to the risks of drinking during pregnancy in an agreement reached by Australian and New […]

SC:  Red dots and blue laws

SC:  Red dots and blue laws The story behind liquor laws in South Carolina  COLA Today By Staff October 12, 2018 Only 12 years ago, all S.C. bars served liquor or liquor drinks using mini bottles: sealed bottles containing less than 50 milliliters inside. Our state has a long list of regulations + laws when it comes to alcohol, […]

Alcohol Tampering: Think Before You Drink

Alcohol Tampering: Think Before You Drink Fake alcohol is profitable, deadly business The Epoch Times By Amanda Burrill October 11, 2018 We former “little rascals” recall covering our tracks by refilling the vodka bottle with water—a white lie to stay out of trouble. Places worldwide commit similar acts of deceit, ironically called “adulterating” alcohol, watering down […]

Ax-throwing and alcohol: What could go wrong?

Ax-throwing and alcohol: What could go wrong? Cities around the country are approving liquor licenses for ax-throwing venues — and Seattle is getting one too. The Seattle Times By wire reports|The Associated Press October 12, 2018 Venues around the country are opening that want to capitalize on a growing national sport: competitive ax throwing. And many are […]

UT:  3.2 beer brands could soon start vanishing from store shelves in Utah

UT:  3.2 beer brands could soon start vanishing from store shelves in Utah FOX 13 By Ben Winslow October 10, 2018 SALT LAKE CITY — Retailers in Utah are worried that some big name brands of beer could start disappearing from store shelves over the next month or so. As of October 1, Oklahoma has ditched 3.2 […]

United Kingdom:  Under the influence: How drinking cultures are changing

United Kingdom:  Under the influence: How drinking cultures are changing Construction News By Binyamin Ali October 11, 2018   The UK’s alcohol consumption is declining – but is construction following suit? In the absence of hard data, Binyamin Ali investigates the industry’s drinking culture and discovers what companies are doing to change it. Alcohol consumption in the […]

Pennsylvania anti-hazing bill on verge of becoming law

Pennsylvania anti-hazing bill on verge of becoming law The Morning Call By Steve Esack, Contact Reporter October 10, 2018 The Pennsylvania Legislature is poised to pass an anti-hazing bill created after a Penn State student died during an alcohol-fueled fraternity initiation rite in 2017. Senate Bill 1090 would increase criminal and civil penalties for convicted hazing cases on […]

The Capitals have introduced self-serve beer station so fans can pour their own drink

The Capitals have introduced self-serve beer station so fans can pour their own drink Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/ Chris Cwik Oct 9, 2018 Ever want to pay $14.50 to pour yourself a beer? Now you can! The Washington Capitals have introduced a self-serve beer station in Capital One Arena that allows fans to pour their own drink without […]