Far More U.S. Children than Previously Thought May Have Fetal Alcohol Disorders

Far More U.S. Children than Previously Thought May Have Fetal Alcohol Disorders   Source: New York Times By PAM BELLUCK FEB. 6, 2018   More American children than previously thought may be suffering from neurological damage because their mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy, according to a new study.   The study, published Tuesday in the […]

Tennessee: Small package store owners say seven-day sales will finish them

Tennessee: Small package store owners say seven-day sales will finish them   Source: http://www.timesnews.net/ HANK HAYES FEB 4, 2018   Small, family-owned liquor stores say seven-day sales will put them out of business for good.   In testimony before the Tennessee House State Government Committee, Old Hickory package store owner Joe Hobbs said he used […]

Trump DOL Hid Report Showing Its Tips Rule Would Likely Cost Workers Billions

Trump DOL Hid Report Showing Its Tips Rule Would Likely Cost Workers Billions   Source: http://nymag.com/ By Eric Levitz February 1, 2018   The Trump administration says that its new “tip pooling” rule will increase the paychecks of low-wage kitchen workers. Progressives say that it will increase the profits of restaurants, by allowing them to […]

Global spirits sales to rise by 4.3%

Global spirits sales to rise by 4.3%   Source: The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers 5th February, 2018   Global spirits sales are estimated to grow by 4.3% in 2018, surpassing every other alcoholic drinks category, according to BMI Research.   In the Outlook for global demand for spirits report, beer, wine and fermented drinks […]

In wine, there’s health: Low levels of alcohol good for the brain

In wine, there’s health: Low levels of alcohol good for the brain   Source: University of Rochester Medical Center February 2, 2018   Summary:   While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well. The […]