Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar
Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Contributing writer December 1, 2017 The Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us. Today, the series continues with the 1949 storming of […]
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more There is an ‘association’ between drinking and advertising but it isn’t causal, Alcohol Beverages Australia tells inquiry Source: The Guardian Christopher Knaus 30 November 2017 The alcohol lobby has said there is no evidence its advertising causes young Australians to drink more, […]
Avoiding A Liability-Induced Holiday Party Hangover
Avoiding A Liability-Induced Holiday Party Hangover Source: Law360 By Christine Samsel and Hannah Caplan November 30, 2017 ‘Tis the season for company holiday parties: co-workers of diverse backgrounds and religious beliefs interact in a social setting while partaking of spiked libations under the mistletoe. What could possibly go wrong? Particularly given the stories […]
CA: VIDEO: California state senator proposes second bill to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m.
CA: VIDEO: California state senator proposes second bill to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m. KRON 4 By Charles Clifford November 28, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California state Sen. Scott Weiner has announced plans to introduce a bill that would change last call for alcohol in California from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. If that […]
SD: Bootlegging Operation Found on Pine Ridge Reservation
SD: Bootlegging Operation Found on Pine Ridge Reservation Oglala Sioux tribal police say they’ve uncovered a liquor bootlegging operation on the reservation. US News AP November 28, 2017 PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) — Oglala Sioux tribal police say they’ve uncovered a liquor bootlegging operation on the reservation. Police recently conducted warrant sweeps with the U.S. […]
NIAAA Scientists Provide More Evidence that Binge Drinking May Be an Indicator for Vulnerability to Alcohol Use Disorder
NIAAA Scientists Provide More Evidence that Binge Drinking May Be an Indicator for Vulnerability to Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism November 28, 2017 A recent NIAAA study has shown that people who drink socially and have certain risk factors for alcohol use disorder (AUD) self-administer more alcohol and at […]
UI Greek community to test out new pilot program for alcohol at events
UI Greek community to test out new pilot program for alcohol at events While an alcohol ban remains in effect for greek events, a pilot program will try out a run-through with alcohol. The Daily Iowan By Emily Wangen November 28, 2017 A new pilot program will be tested this weekend to allow eligible fraternity and […]
Excessive drinking hurts your finances
Excessive drinking hurts your finances News 24 By Letitia Watson November 27, 2017 Alcohol abuse and how it affects your insurance It’s the festive season and the year-end parties are mounting up. But be careful not to over- indulge – because not only is drunk driving against the law but if you’re involved in an accident […]
Anheuser-Busch disputes charge of $1 million ‘pay-to-play’ scheme
Anheuser-Busch disputes charge of $1 million ‘pay-to-play’ scheme Source: Boston Globe By Dan Adams NOVEMBER 29, 2017 Anheuser-Busch on Tuesday forcefully disputed charges that it tried to stifle competition by giving away nearly $1 million in refrigeration and beer-dispensing equipment to Boston-area bars and liquor stores in 2014 and 2015. In May, […]
You Could Be Sipping on Beer and Wine at the NCAA Final Four as Soon as Next Season
You Could Be Sipping on Beer and Wine at the NCAA Final Four as Soon as Next Season The NCAA reversed its ban on alcohol at its sanctioned postseason events and talks to start serving beer and wine are already underway. Source: Food & Wine Mike Pomranz November 27, 2017 The college […]