Drinking wine can make you smarter, says expert
Drinking wine can make you smarter, says expert Source: independent.co.uk Sabrina Barr December 8th Wine connoisseurs, rejoice! Not only does wine leave a delightful taste on the tongue, but drinking it could make you smarter. We’ll definitely ‘cheers’ to that. According to Yale neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd, drinking wine activates more grey […]
Europeans spend more on alcohol than education
Europeans spend more on alcohol than education Source: The Spirits Business by Owen Bellwood 7th December, 2017 The European Union has found that households spent 1.6% of their total consumption expenditure on alcohol in 2016 – higher than their spend on education. The new figures come from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics […]
Know Your History: 84 Years Since Prohibition Was Repealed
Know Your History: 84 Years Since Prohibition Was Repealed Latfusa By Quinn Conover December 5, 2017 It’s been almost 100 years since our nation experienced the period of Prohibition which spanned from 1920 to 1933. The National Prohibition Act aimed to reduce the consumption of alcohol by prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic […]
ESN President: Access to water is an integral part of ‘Responsible Party’
ESN President: Access to water is an integral part of ‘Responsible Party’ EURACTIV.com By Sarantis Michalopoulos December 6, 2017 Access to water is essential while consuming alcohol and it’s one of the main tools of “Responsible” Party” campaign, João Pinto, the president of the Erasmus Student Network, told EURACTIV.com in an interview. Responsible Party (RP) […]
Delaware: Liquor store owners arrested on charges of transporting beverages in attempt to avoid taxes
Delaware: Liquor store owners arrested on charges of transporting beverages in attempt to avoid taxes Source: http://delawarebusinessnow.com/ By Delaware Business December 5, 20170 Two liquor store owners were arrested on charges that including transporting beverages to Delaware in an attempt to evade taxes. More than $100,000 was found at the home of one […]
Is Christmas binge drinking ageing you?
Is Christmas binge drinking ageing you? Overindulging causes a ‘skin hangover’ lasting up to FOUR WEEKS – and symptoms include redness, puffy eyes and extra wrinkles Women over 40 can experience effects of heavy night out for up to a month Those in 20s and 30s can see effect on their skin for up […]
Pizza Hut is testing beer and wine delivery
Pizza Hut is testing beer and wine delivery Source: News 8 By CNN December 5, 2017 Pizza Hut bets you want some booze delivered with that pepperoni pie. The pizza chain said Tuesday that it will start testing beer and wine delivery in certain cities. “We’re excited to offer the convenience […]
Canada: Canada Legalizes Cannabinoid-Infused Beverages
Canada: Canada Legalizes Cannabinoid-Infused Beverages Source: Financial Press November 28, 2017 After much anticipation, the federal government has finally announced the legalization of cannabinoid-infused foods and beverages in Canada. This announcement included in the approval and release of edits to Bill C-45. Included in the law’s amendments was a deadline stating that edibles […]
Canada: Think liquor taxes are too high? They’ll get higher next year. and every year after
Canada: Think liquor taxes are too high? They’ll get higher next year. and every year after Source: https://globalnews.ca/ By Simon Little December 4th A new campaign is taking aim at the amount of tax Canadians pay on alcohol, and hoping to put the brakes on future increases. Launched by the Canadian Taxpayers […]
North Carolina: ALE agents conduct statewide alcohol raids
North Carolina: ALE agents conduct statewide alcohol raids Source: http://abc11.com/ December 02, 2017 North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement agency conducted a statewide operation to deter violence that has been occurring at nightclubs, bars and restaurants across the state, both licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and unlicensed. Seven fatal shootings have […]