Stricter State Alcohol Access Rules Can Save 800 DUI Deaths A Year, Study Says
Stricter State Alcohol Access Rules Can Save 800 DUI Deaths A Year, Study Says Source: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/ May 29, 2018 More than a million people were arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That sounds huge, yet it’s only 1% of the more than 110 […]
Book probes some sillier aspects of Prohibition
Book probes some sillier aspects of Prohibition Source: http://www.bakercityherald.com/ May 26, 2018 I knew Prohibition was a failure, and not infrequently a bloody one, but I hadn’t realized it was also a period rife with silliness. Until recently I associated America’s 13-year experiment in ridding society of the demon rum (and gin, […]
The maker of Kingfisher beer has a two-part plan to get Indians to drink more
The maker of Kingfisher beer has a two-part plan to get Indians to drink more Source: Quartz Suneera Tandon May 25, 2018 The country’s top beer maker is gearing up for the future of alcohol consumption in India: craft brews and imported drinks. United Breweries (UB), partly owned by Dutch brewer Heineken, […]
‘It’s Something to Do’ – Illegal Liquor Making a Comeback
‘It’s Something to Do’ – Illegal Liquor Making a Comeback Busted moonshiner: ‘It’s something to do’ _ Illegal liquor making a comeback. Source: https://www.usnews.com/ By SARAH WARNOCK AND GEOFF PENDER, Clarion Ledger May 26, 2018 Sidney Smith, 77, has been making moonshine in the rural Sand Hill community of Rankin County for […]
More smartphone apps delivering alcohol
More smartphone apps delivering alcohol A growing list of grocery stores, food delivery apps, and online retailers are now delivering alcohol straight to your door. Alcohol delivery has been a problem in the past with underage kids finding a way to get it. NBC Charlotte wanted to know if it’s still happening. WCNC Author: Fred Shropshire, […]
And If The Grocery Stores Were Selling Gin
And If The Grocery Stores Were Selling Gin The Siver Post By Zack Stilington May 23, 2018 CANADA – Before the craze for spirits in quebec to the société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), the big players of the power and convenience stores would also like to lather on their tablets these products of the […]
NC: Sen. Wells looks to give alcoholic beverage commission more power
NC: Sen. Wells looks to give alcoholic beverage commission more power Hickory Record By Jordan Hensley May 25, 2018 HICKORY— Since April 2017, five people have died and five more were injured in shootings outside three of Hickory’s bars. Each episode occurred shortly before or after the bar’s 2 a.m. closing time. N.C. Sen. Andy […]
NC: Davis: Controversial ABC bill will change or die
NC: Davis: Controversial ABC bill will change or die Changes to definition of private clubs generates backlash Star News Online By Tim Buckland, Star News Staff May 24, 2018 RALEIGH — A controversial bill that ostensibly would make it impossible to open a new bar in North Carolina serving mixed drinks but no food likely […]
SC: Columbia’s getting sued over where bars can open, so it might change the law
SC: Columbia’s getting sued over where bars can open, so it might change the law The State By Jeff Wilkinson May 24, 2018 COLUMBIA – The city of Columbia could eliminate its law requiring 400 feet between bars, effectively killing a lawsuit filed against the city and four bars in Five Points. The move to […]
IN: Indiana convenience stores find new way around cold beer ban
IN: Indiana convenience stores find new way around cold beer ban WNDU By Associated Press May 24, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Convenience stores have found a way to offer cold beer to Indiana residents: by selling reusable bags that will chill beer and other beverages in 15 minutes. The announcement on Thursday, ahead of the Memorial Day […]