America’s Long Love Affair With Beer Is on the Rocks
America’s Long Love Affair With Beer Is on the Rocks U.S. drinkers, for the first time, are more likely to choose a glass of wine or a cocktail; ‘a wake-up call’ for big brewers Source: WSJ By Saabira Chaudhuri and Annie Gasparro Aug. 1, 2018 An American walks into a bar. “What’ll it be?” says […]
‘Reckless’ motorist, 27, who downed Jägermeister and 10 pints of beer
‘Reckless’ motorist, 27, who downed Jägermeister and 10 pints of beer then sent 38 text messages at the wheel before killing cyclist, 32, is jailed for more than five years (Excerpt) Samuel Woolley was drinking for nine hours before the fatal collision last year As well as jail time he was also banned from driving […]
Mizzou considers new policies to make campus, Greek community safer
Mizzou considers new policies to make campus, Greek community safer FOX 2 Now By Katie Kormann July 31, 2018 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Changes could be coming to fraternities and sororities at the University of Missouri. A 40-member task force made recommendations to the university Tuesday after nearly a year of discussion. University leadership said the conversations began […]
NC moonshine bust made after undercover alcohol buy at Walmart
NC moonshine bust made after undercover alcohol buy at Walmart CBS 17 News By WECT July 31, 2018 ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) – A Columbus County man was cited for multiple offenses after an undercover purchase of alcohol in the Walmart parking lot in Elizabethtown led to the discovery of an active liquor still in his backyard, […]
Are Your Drinks Getting Stronger, or Are You Just Getting Older?
Are Your Drinks Getting Stronger, or Are You Just Getting Older? The way we process alcohol changes after age 65 Cleveland Clinic By Family Health Team July 31, 2018 Does it seem like you’re getting more sensitive to alcohol as you age? You’re not imagining things. “The basic process by which alcohol is metabolized doesn’t change, but […]
Majority of Americans See No Health Impact From a Few Drinks
Majority of Americans See No Health Impact From a Few Drinks Gallup by Frank Newport July 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the majority of Americans (55%) think that drinking in moderation makes no difference to their health, the percentage who say it is bad for one’s health outweighs those who say it is good, 28% […]
Questions to ask clients who serve alcohol
Questions to ask clients who serve alcohol Canadian Underwriter By Jason Contant July 30, 2018 CANADA – Risk managers in the restaurant and bar business need to “mine” for information from potential insureds to make sure they exercise their duty of care in serving alcohol responsibly. “From a risk management standpoint, what’s key is the […]
States with the Most At-Risk Youth
States with the Most At-Risk Youth WalletHub By Adam McCann, Financial Writer July 18, 2018 Growing up can be hard. Without a stable home, positive role models and tools for success, many young Americans fall behind their peers and experience a rocky transition to adulthood. Today, about one in nine individuals between the ages of 16 and […]
Grand Canyon Gets Grant to Help Catch Drunken Drivers
Grand Canyon Gets Grant to Help Catch Drunken Drivers Grand Canyon National Park is getting financial help to catch drunken drivers. U.S. News The Associate Press July 30, 2018 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is getting financial help to catch drunken drivers. The park will use a $10,000 grant […]
The Big Read: Underground booze barons smuggling hard liquor into NZ
The Big Read: Underground booze barons smuggling hard liquor into NZ NZ Herald July 29, 2018 It sounds like a tale of Prohibition-era bootleggers. Like when mobsters Al Capone and Lucky Luciano used speedboats to whizz Canadian whisky across the Great Lakes and Jamaican Rum through the Florida Keys into dry 1920s America. But it’s […]