Brewery bosses invent an edible beer can holder
Brewery bosses invent an edible beer can holder which could save sea life from the scourge of deadly plastic six-packs which fish mistake for jellyfish Plastic ring binders for beer cans could be replaced with an edible alternative Discarded plastic has taken a significant toll on marine life Traditional plastic rings can appear to […]
Pennsylvania: Siren – Liquor in PA supermarkets might soon be a thing
Pennsylvania: Siren – Liquor in PA supermarkets might soon be a thing Harrisburg is looking to offer more convenience. Also we’re broke. Source: Billy Penn By Danya Henninger March 18, 2017 Over the course of the past year, buying booze in Pennsylvania has gotten exponentially easier. Amendments to the the Commonwealth’s labyrinthine […]
Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn
Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn Canadian Underwriter March 15, 2017 A recent court decision “highlights the amount of work required,” for a defendant being sued after hosting a party where people were consuming alcohol, to […]
Alcohol consumption impacts grades
Alcohol consumption impacts grades KIMT By Hannah Funk March 15, 2017 AUSTIN, Minn.- Between exams, studying and writing essays college students have a lot to tackle in order to get good grades. A new study suggests some activities taking place outside of the classroom could make it even more challenging to earn a good […]
On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent
On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent KentWired.com By Linda Stocum March 15, 2017 Alcohol-related incidents in residence halls at Kent State fell 16 percent for Fall 2016, despite the rising popularity of Kent drinking holidays like ‘Fake Patty’s Day.’ Brian Hellwig, assistant director of Residence Services, said police involvement in drinking on campus […]
Liquor store owners take steps toward selling legal pot
Liquor store owners take steps toward selling legal pot FOX 25 March 15, 2017 BOSTON – Liquor store owners want to get in on the budding legal marijuana business in the Bay State. Since last November’s ballot petition made way for the regulation, sale and taxation of recreational marijuana, many have been interested […]
AL: Are lawmakers passing another tax?
AL: Are lawmakers passing another tax? Troy Messenger March 17, 2017 It doesn’t claim to be a $250 million tax increase, but that’s exactly what would happen if the state Legislature passes a proposed bill to privatize the state’s ABC stores. Though it may seem like a reasonable, pro-private sector bill that would […]
Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita makes new push to target women with tried-and-true beverage
Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita makes new push to target women with tried-and-true beverage FOX News By Rebekah Sager March 16, 2017 During Women’s National History month, Budweiser’s canned Lime-A-Rita cocktail is making a concerted effort to appeal to women with a new campaign targeted exclusively to female drinkers. A fruit-flavored malt beverage (without any […]
Utah: Mommy, Where Do Cocktails Come From?
Utah: Mommy, Where Do Cocktails Come From? Utah law requires many restaurants to mix drinks behind a partition to shield the act from curious minors-but a new bill would allow it back in the open; the ‘Zion Curtain’ becomes the ‘Zion Moat’ Source: WSJ By JIM CARLTON March 16, 2017 When Taylor […]
Men need alcohol to enjoy social situations while women are happy to bond sober, study finds
Men need alcohol to enjoy social situations while women are happy to bond sober, study finds Review found that men are more likely to smile at each other after a few drinks They also talk more loudly in conversation with their friends This is because men are too embarrassed to show too much emotion […]