The World Cancer Research Fund has launched an online 5-minute test to show whether or not you’re ‘cancer attractive’
The World Cancer Research Fund has launched an online 5-minute test to show whether or not you’re ‘cancer attractive’ Business Insider By Lindsay Dodgson June 1, 2018 The list of products, foods, and materials that cause cancer seems to always be growing longer. Our lifestyle and dietary habits can directly affect the risk of cancer, but it […]
For American Indian youth, risk is higher for alcohol, drug use, say CSU researchers
For American Indian youth, risk is higher for alcohol, drug use, say CSU researchers Colorado State University By Anne Manning May 31, 2018 Since 1975, Colorado State University social scientists have studied rates of drug and alcohol use among American Indian youths living on or near reservations. Their latest published results underscore a trend that has […]
Sonoma State University Unveils Wine Spectator Learning Center
Sonoma State University Unveils Wine Spectator Learning Center New $11 million home for the Wine Business Institute will help train the future leaders of the wine industry Wine Spectator By Aaron Romano May 30, 2018 It’s not every day that an $11 million, 15,000-square-foot temple to wine-industry knowledge opens its doors. More than 600 guests, […]
Alcohol consumption in a motor home (Editorial)
Alcohol consumption in a motor home (Editorial) The Alpena News By Ashley Simpson, Ask a Trooper May 31, 2018 MICHIGAN – A favorite summer pastime for many is traveling throughout northern Michigan in motor homes being tourists. However, I was asked a very specific question as it relates the consumption of alcohol while sightseeing. Many […]
Dry the Friendly Skies
Dry the Friendly Skies Smoking is forbidden on flights. For safety’s sake, alcohol should be banned as well. The Wall Street Journal By Satish Jindel May 30, 2018 A man was arrested after what one news report called “a screaming tirade involving spit and blood” on an American Airlines flight on May 23. An attendant had refused to […]
Iowa Lowers Standard for Positive Alcohol Tests
Iowa Lowers Standard for Positive Alcohol Tests Source: JDSupra Written by Seyfarth Shaw LLP May 29, 2018 Iowa Lowers Standard for Positive Synopsis: Effective July 1, 2018, Iowa employers may lower their standard for alcohol tests and consider taking action against an employee with a blood alcohol concentration as low as .02. Prior to this […]
Marijuana, Opioids Rival Alcohol As Factors in Traffic Fatalities
Marijuana, Opioids Rival Alcohol As Factors in Traffic Fatalities Source: Forbes Greg Gardner May 31, 2018 Marijuana, opioids and non-alcoholic drugs are more likely to be found in drivers killed in vehicular crashes than alcohol, according to a new study released Thursday by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The study, titled “Drug-Impaired Driving: Marijuana and […]
US beverage alcohol volumes decline again in 2017
US beverage alcohol volumes decline again in 2017 Beer category loss of 29m nine-liter cases substantial versus year prior; wine and spirits growth unable to make up the difference Source: IWSR May 30, 2018 For the third year in a row total beverage alcohol consumption decreased -0.7% in the US in 2017 due to a […]
How self-pour beer technology is helping casual dining brands keep up with fast casuals
How self-pour beer technology is helping casual dining brands keep up with fast casuals Source: https://www.fastcasual.com/ by Elliot Maras May 24, 2018 Slowing sales have inspired restaurant brands of all sizes to get more creative with their offerings in order to compete with the fast casual brands taking away their business. Providing craft beer in […]
BOOZE BRITAIN Map reveals UK’s alcohol capital as NHS figures show shocking North-South divide in drink problems (Excerpt)
BOOZE BRITAIN Map reveals UK’s alcohol capital as NHS figures show shocking North-South divide in drink problems (Excerpt) A stark north-south divide has been revealed in NHS figures showing the extent of the country’s chronic alcohol issues Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/ By Jon Rogers 27th May 2018 SALFORD has been revealed as the capital of boozed-up Britain, […]