Travel backs ‘One Too Many’ responsible alcohol campaign
Travel backs ‘One Too Many’ responsible alcohol campaign TTG By James Chapple July 30, 2018 Airports, airlines and tour operators have teamed up to call with one voice for a clampdown on excessive pre-flight drinkingAirports, airlines and tour operators welcome the new government-backed “One Too Many” campaign, designed to curb excess pre-flight alcohol consumption. Some […]
NE: With safety questions answered, liquor board OKs license for Omaha ax-throwing bar
NE: With safety questions answered, liquor board OKs license for Omaha ax-throwing bar Omaha World-Herald By Emily Nitcher / World-Herald Bureau July 12, 2018 LINCOLN — When an ax-throwing venue also wants to be able to serve alcohol, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission hs a lot of questions. Matt Wyant, the owner of Flying Timber […]
ME: Maine: 14-Year-Olds Can Bus Tables at Eateries Serving Booze
ME: Maine: 14-Year-Olds Can Bus Tables at Eateries Serving Booze Maine 14-year-olds can bus tables at restaurants that serve liquor as the state’s liquor bureau moves ahead with its plan. U.S. News July 13, 2018 AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine 14-year-olds can bus tables at restaurants that serve liquor as the state’s liquor bureau moves ahead with […]
Asia: Consumers protest changes in liquor taxes
Asia: Consumers protest changes in liquor taxes The Korea Times By Yoon Ja-young July 13, 2018 The government move to revise the liquor tax is expected to face opposition from consumers who have been enjoying imported beer at relatively cheap prices. The Korea Institute of Public Finance, a state-run think tank that assists the government […]
SD: Bringing Our Alcohol Laws To The 21st Century
SD: Bringing Our Alcohol Laws To The 21st Century Capital Journal A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard July 16, 2018 When I speak with business prospects, I often praise our common sense regulatory environment. I emphasize that we don’t place unnecessary hurdles before our citizens or entrepreneurs in South Dakota. Success is allowed here and […]
The Scientific Case for Drinking Beer Outdoors
The Scientific Case for Drinking Beer Outdoors Take it outside, psychologists and brewers agree. Source: https://www.fatherly.com/ By Lauren Vinopal Jul 16 2018 The difference between a good beer and a great beer could be the door that hits you on your way out to take a swig. There’s just something about having a cold one outside […]
NY: Bill aims to change legal age to serve alcohol
NY: Bill aims to change legal age to serve alcohol InformNNY By Mariann Cabness July 16, 2018 (WETM-TV) – A new bill that has been passed by the New York State Assembly could have negative impacts on the wineries throughout the southern tier if it’s signed into law by Governor Cuomo. That bill would make it […]
Liver cancer death rate in US surged 43% in 16 years
Liver cancer death rate in US surged 43% in 16 years Mortality for all cancers combined has declined WSLS 10 News By Maddie Bender, CNN July 17, 2018 (CNN) – Death rates from liver cancer increased 43% for American adults from 2000 to 2016, according to a report released Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease […]
AZ: Sale of beer and wine now available at UA football games
AZ: Sale of beer and wine now available at UA football games News 4 Tucson KVOA Written By Anthony Victor Reyes July 26, 2018 TUCSON – Football, beer and wine – for many sports lovers, this is the recipe for a perfect evening. Soon, Wildcat fans will soon be able to have this option at […]
Foundations’ Role In Creating And Advancing Policies That Prevent Disease And Promote Mental Health And Well-Being
Foundations’ Role In Creating And Advancing Policies That Prevent Disease And Promote Mental Health And Well-Being Health Affairs By Benjamin F. Miller, Anne De Biasi July 26, 2018 Deaths from drugs, alcohol, and suicide are driving the first reductions in life expectancy in the United States in the past two decades. At the same time, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic […]