Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why Is Hollywood Glamorizing Binge-Drinking for Women?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why Is Hollywood Glamorizing Binge-Drinking for Women? The Hollywood Reporter By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar July 13, 2017 From ‘Girls Trip’ to ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ a sobering look at why women “keeping up with the guys” when it comes to boozing backfires by portraying female characters as “insecure and needy.” The success of […]
Spain: Party islands ask EU to ban booze on flights
Spain: Party islands ask EU to ban booze on flights Source: The Daily Star By Agence France Presse July 13, 2017 Authorities in the Balearic Islands, home to the party resorts of Ibiza and Magaluf, Wednesday asked Spain and the European Union to ban alcohol on flights and in airports as they battle […]
How Alcohol Messes With Your Sleep – And What You Can Do About It
How Alcohol Messes With Your Sleep – And What You Can Do About It Five ways to protect your sleep from that last glass of wine before bed. Source: HuffPost Abigail Cuffey July 10th You may want to reconsider your nightly nightcap if your goal is solid slumber. Wine, beer and liquor […]
US VENDING MACHINE SELLS BOOZE AND CANNABIS
US VENDING MACHINE SELLS BOOZE AND CANNABIS Source: the drinks business by Arabella Mileham 11th July, 2017 A US company has rolled out a biometric vending machine for booze and cannabis that dispenses with the usual ID checks – as long as customers pre-register to use it. Amercian Green- a tech company […]
Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Approves TIPS Online Alcohol Server and Seller Training Program
Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Approves TIPS Online Alcohol Server and Seller Training Program Source: Health Communications, Inc. July 13th Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online responsible alcohol server training and certification program, was approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Bureau of Alcohol Education (PLCB) to provide Responsible […]
Hawaii: Liquor commission votes to kill Maui County’s new round-the-clock liquor sales
Hawaii: Liquor commission votes to kill Maui County’s new round-the-clock liquor sales Source: Hawaii News Now July 13th 2017 The Maui County Liquor Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to repeal a law that allows liquor sales 24 hours a day. The measure first passed in March upsetting critics who felt it would lead […]
Nelsan Ellis tragedy: Think alcohol is killing you? Quitting can also be deadly.
Nelsan Ellis tragedy: Think alcohol is killing you? Quitting can also be deadly. Source: USA Today Matthew Diebel July 11, 2017 Nelsan Ellis, the actor known for his role of Lafayette on the HBO series True Blood, died at the age of 39 Time Rather than remain addicted to alcohol and drink […]
What’s the Least Dehydrating Alcohol?
What’s the Least Dehydrating Alcohol? Source: Food & Wine By Jillian Kramer JULY 11, 2017 Warm weather boozing is a must, but some drinks are more taxing than others. When you’re thirsty-or after you’ve gone for a run-you probably don’t reach for a beer, and you certainly don’t mix an Old Fashioned. […]
How ancient humans got drunk:
How ancient humans got drunk: New book recreates the world’s oldest known beers and wines, and argues being tipsy played a key part in developing language, art and religion ‘Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Recreated’ is by Dr Patrick McGovern He says humans started agriculture to make grains for fermented drinks Alcohol was probably crucial […]
Pairing Wine And Weed: Is It A California Dream Or Nightmare?
Pairing Wine And Weed: Is It A California Dream Or Nightmare? Source: NPR JOHN BURNETT July 10, 2017 Proponents of the emerging pot-for-pleasure industry want to grab a share of the nearly $2 billion tourism business in Sonoma County with events like dinners that incorporate marijuana. In the epicurean world, Northern California […]