Crash deaths, DUI arrests up over Christmas holiday
Crash deaths, DUI arrests up over Christmas holiday California More people died in crashes over the Christmas holiday and more people were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving when compared to last year, according to the California Highway Patrol. Three people died in San Diego County collisions between Friday evening and Monday morning, the […]
Governor Cuomo announces record number of fake ID seizures and underage drinking arrests
Governor Cuomo announces record number of fake ID seizures and underage drinking arrests New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that underage drinking sweeps conducted by DMV investigators in 2016 resulted in the seizure of 862 fraudulent licenses and the arrest of 818 individuals for underage drinking, both single year records. Through the year-round […]
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS Source: Newsweek BY MARIANNE MCGARRY WOLF 12/24/ Most wine purchasers are dazed and confused as they wander the aisles of their local wine shop. There are thousands of wine brands and dozens of types of wines lining the shelves. Obviously wineries want purchasers to pick […]
Deadly toll of depraved drinking rituals at Britain’s top universities: The disturbing initiations that can see students downing half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes
Deadly toll of depraved drinking rituals at Britain’s top universities: The disturbing initiations that can see students downing half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes Initiations among students often take alcohol consumption to dangerous levels Disturbing trend has been on increase in the UK sometimes with tragic results Thought to have been influenced […]
Alcohol consumption: A mixed message that’s killing women in record numbers
Alcohol consumption: A mixed message that’s killing women in record numbers Source: Providence Journal By Kimberly Kindy and Dan Keating The Washington Post Dec 23, 2016 Heavy drinking has been normalized for women, and data shows it contributes to an increase in early mortality. The ads started popping up about a decade ago on social […]
Most Russians want govt to raise minimum alcohol-purchase age
Most Russians want govt to raise minimum alcohol-purchase age Source: RT.com 27 Dec, 2016 About three quarters of Russians would support the increase of minimum legal age of alcohol purchase from current 18 to 21 years, the state-run VTSIOM public opinion research center reports. The proportion of respondents who said they would support such move […]
Michigan: Michigan Liquor Control enacts rule allowing self-serve beer and wine taps
Michigan: Michigan Liquor Control enacts rule allowing self-serve beer and wine taps Source: WWMT.com by Christine VanTimmeren December 27th 2016 A new rule was approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, which allows for self-service taps at individual bar or restaurant tables, but some say this will only intensify issues of underage drinking and over-serving. […]
Costco evicts liquor and wine stores in Memphis
Costco evicts liquor and wine stores in Memphis Source: Commercial Appeal Kevin McKenzie December 29, 2016 Six months after Costco Wholesale warehouses in Tennessee have been able sell wine, the members-only retailer is evicting two wine and liquor stores in Memphis that have leased space at the stores for years. Southwind Wine […]
The Evolution of After-Dinner Cocktails
The Evolution of After-Dinner Cocktails Source: FSR ALIA AKKAM DECEMBER 2016 After-dinner cocktail selections don’t have to be sweet and syrupy, especially with an emerging selection of top-notch products. Amor y Amargo is a tiny space, a cozy New York City bar that only has room for an equally petite-sized crowd. Yet […]
How to cook healthy with BEER: Replace oil with ale when cooking it has nearly HALF the calories
How to cook healthy with BEER: Replace oil with ale when cooking it has nearly HALF the calories Beer has around 75 calories per tablespoon while oil has up to 120 calories Food fans suggest braising your meat in dark beer to enhance the flavour Nutrition expert says it can be a healthier alternative […]