Alcohol adds more calories to global diet than soft drinks – study (Excerpt)
Alcohol adds more calories to global diet than soft drinks – study (Excerpt) Source: Just-Drinks By Andy Morton 14 October 2016 Up to four times as many calories are consumed through alcoholic drinks as soft drinks, a new Euromonitor global study has said. The research, which could shift obesity fears surrounding sugary […]
Drinking Alcohol Actually Makes You Lose Weight, Says Study
Drinking Alcohol Actually Makes You Lose Weight, Says Study Source: Yahoo By Tom Burns October 15, 2016 Drinking and weight loss have never really gone hand-in-hand. Maybe it’s because we’re so familiar with the concept of a “beer gut” or maybe it’s because that third vodka-cranberry makes us 70% more likely to make […]
IA: Council approves shorter penalty for alcohol checks
IA: Council approves shorter penalty for alcohol checks Press Citizen By Andy Davis and Holly Hines October 4, 2016 The Iowa City Council on Tuesday updated the city’s rules for businesses with under-21 exceptions that fail alcohol compliance checks, shortening the penalty period and window for strikes against businesses. The council, after little […]
AL: With cities’ permission, sidewalk alcohol sales OK
AL: With cities’ permission, sidewalk alcohol sales OK DecaturDaily By Mary Sell Montgomery Bureau October 5, 2016 MONTGOMERY — Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board officials say recent enforcement of laws regarding restaurants’ sidewalk seating and alcohol isn’t new. But as long as the businesses have agreements with their cities, they can keep having […]
Russia: The Moscow Times: Russian region begins selling medical alcohol from vending machines
Russia: The Moscow Times: Russian region begins selling medical alcohol from vending machines By The Moscow Times October 4, 2016 The Kaluga region in Western Russia has begun selling thornapple tincture, a medicine consisting of 70 percent ethyl alcohol, from vending machines, Kaluga 24 television channel reported Tuesday. Consumers can now get hold […]
Scotland: Scotland to introduce alcohol testing and GPS tracking for tagged offenders
Scotland: Scotland to introduce alcohol testing and GPS tracking for tagged offenders New tag technology part of government’s development of community interventions helping reconviction rates to 17-year low The Guardian By Libby Brooks, Scotland correspondent October 4, 2016 Offenders could have their sweat tested for alcohol or have their movements tracked using GPS tagging […]
United Kingdom: Fury at controversial Moonlight Drinks scheme to deliver alcohol across Southampton
United Kingdom: Fury at controversial Moonlight Drinks scheme to deliver alcohol across Southampton Daily Echo By Richard Percival, Reporter October 4, 2016 CIVIC chiefs have sparked fury by approving controversial plans for a “dial-a-drink” scheme that will deliver alcohol to households across Southampton. Moonlight Drinks has been given the green light to transport […]
IN: No big changes likely to Indiana booze laws
IN: No big changes likely to Indiana booze laws IndyStar By Zach Osowski October 11, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday sales seem unlikely to be a recommendation from the Interim Public Policy Committee to the Indiana Legislature after several hours of testimony showed no changes in what lawmakers have heard before. Liquor stores are […]
NE: County official: More resources needed for Whiteclay
NE: County official: More resources needed for Whiteclay The Washington Times By Grant Schulte – Associated Press October 11, 2016 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A northwest Nebraska county needs more resources to address the panhandling and decay in a tiny village known for selling millions of cans of beer annually near South Dakota’s Pine […]
NY: Health Department: Nearly one-third of New Yorkers binge drink
NY: Health Department: Nearly one-third of New Yorkers binge drink New York Daily News By Jennifer Fermino October 11, 2016 The city that never sleeps is probably just passed out somewhere. The majority of New Yorkers drink booze at least once a month, and nearly one in three engage in dangerous bouts of […]