Minimum alcohol price introduced in Scotland on May 1
Minimum alcohol price introduced in Scotland on May 1 Source: The Telegraph Simon Johnson, scottish political editor 21 NOVEMBER 2017 Scotland’s minimum price for alcohol will start on May 1 next year, the SNP’s Health Minister has announced amid pressure on her to increase her planned cost of 50p per unit. Shona […]
Where unsellable wine goes to die and become fuel for your car’s gas tank
Where unsellable wine goes to die and become fuel for your car’s gas tank Source: Quartz Written by John Capone November 21, 2017 The first thing you notice is the smell. An acrid eau-de-wet-garbage mixed with electrical fire and burning diesel. Mad Max meets scratch and sniff. Breweries and distilleries have a […]
TN: Memphis Council may allow alcohol in open plastic cups on Main Street
TN: Memphis Council may allow alcohol in open plastic cups on Main Street Commercial Appeal By Ryan Poe November 21, 2017 The Memphis City Council opened discussion Tuesday on a proposal to allow people to drink and carry alcohol in open plastic containers on Main Street, including the length of the mall and in the […]
Wine or beer? The differing effects of alcohol on mood
Wine or beer? The differing effects of alcohol on mood Medical News Today By Maria Cohut November 22, 2017 Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Do you become relaxed, energized, teary-eyed, or angry after having a drink? A new study suggests that what you drink – be that beer, wine, or spirits – may make a difference […]
Campus students play vital role in upholding alcohol policy (Op-Ed)
Campus students play vital role in upholding alcohol policy (Op-Ed) Daily Cal By Friedner Wittman | Special To The Daily Cal November 21, 2017 On Oct. 5, Councilmember Kate Harrison held a town hall meeting on a pressing topic: What can the city of Berkeley do to reduce troublesome drinking in Downtown Berkeley, which she defined as public […]
Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide could hit 1.6M over the next decade, report says
Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide could hit 1.6M over the next decade, report says USA Today By Sarah Toy and Jayne O’Donnell November 21, 2017 Drugs, alcohol and suicide could lead to the deaths of more than 1.6 million people over the next 10 years, according to a report released Tuesday that signals a troubling trend in […]
Bar serves free beer until Packers score
Bar serves free beer until Packers score ABC 2 News November 22, 2017 The Ravens’ shutout victory in Green Bay proved beneficial for fans looking for a cold one. The general manager of the Bavarian Bierhaus in Wisconsin has a promotion where he serves up free beer until the Packers score. Since they didn’t score in […]
Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide could hit 1.6M over the next decade, report says (Excerpt)
Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide could hit 1.6M over the next decade, report says (Excerpt) Source: USA Today Sarah Toy and Jayne O’Donnell Nov. 21, 2017 Drugs, alcohol and suicide could lead to the deaths of more than 1.6 million people over the next 10 years, according to a report released Tuesday […]
Gin really does make you more tearful than beer or wine, scientists show
Gin really does make you more tearful than beer or wine, scientists show Spirits like gin make you more tearful and sad than other tipples Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton, science editor 21 NOVEMBER 2017 Drinkers have long blamed gin for inducing tears and sadness, but a new study suggests that the […]
Wine relaxes you, vodka gives you energy and beer boosts your confidence: How our emotions react differently to alcoholic drinks
Wine relaxes you, vodka gives you energy and beer boosts your confidence: How our emotions react differently to alcoholic drinks Wine makes us feel more relaxed and amorous while vodka boosts energy Spirits like vodka and whisky can also make us more aggressive, the study found White wine is less relaxing then red wine […]