Couple of alcoholic drinks a day could protect heart, say scientists
Couple of alcoholic drinks a day could protect heart, say scientists Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 11 May 2016 A couple of glasses of wine or beer each night lowers the risk of developing coronary heart disease, new research has shown. Although alcohol was found to raise the risk of […]
Beer is good for you! A pint a day could protect your heart
Beer is good for you! A pint a day could protect your heart Source: The Telegraph Saffron Alexander 11 May 2016 Good news for hopheads: the key to good heart health could be drinking a glass of beer a day. Writing in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Disease, scientists from the […]
Young Americans Drink More, Eat Worse, and Stay Skinnier Than Everyone Else
Young Americans Drink More, Eat Worse, and Stay Skinnier Than Everyone Else Despite the lower rate of obesity, millennials are far from pristine examples of health. Source: Bloomberg Polly Mosendz May 11, 2016 One of the greatest joys of youth is being able to eat and drink irresponsibly as your metabolism works […]
Middle class takes financial hit in most US cities this century
Middle class takes financial hit in most US cities this century Household incomes have fallen in more than four-fifths of America’s metropolitan areas this century Source: FT by: Sam Fleming and Shawn Donnan in Washington May 11, 2016 More than four-fifths of America’s metropolitan areas have seen household incomes decline this century, […]
Why Budweiser is the last beer that should call itself ‘America’
Why Budweiser is the last beer that should call itself ‘America’ So many small, local brews are so much better. Source: Washington Post By Tom Acitelli May 11 From a campaign season already close to blasting beyond parody comes another twist, courtesy of the nation’s biggest brewer: Anheuser Busch-InBev announced Tuesday that […]
Philippines: Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal
Philippines: Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal Source: BBC News May 11, 2016 Reports that the man set to lead the Philippines might ban alcohol in public places has outraged Filipinos online – but some say this is exactly why they voted him in. Rodrigo Duterte, known for his tough […]
United Summer of Budweiser
United Summer of Budweiser Source: Lehrman Beverage Law by Robert C. Lehrman May 10, 2016 I keep hearing about a Bud label that is so overflowing with patriotic hues and cries, that there is no room for the term Budweiser. For example, this Chicago Tribune article, from just a few hours ago, suggests […]
Budweiser renamed its beer “America” because it’s no longer America’s beer
Budweiser renamed its beer “America” because it’s no longer America’s beer Source: Vox by Libby Nelson May 10, 2016 Budweiser is taking rebranding to the next level this summer by renaming its beer “America.” And it doesn’t stop there. According to Ad Age, which first announced the change, “King of Beers” will […]
Budweiser renames its beer ‘America’ (Additional Coverage)
Budweiser renames its beer ‘America’ (Additional Coverage) Patriotic packaging designed to capitalise on US election fever Source: FT by: Anna Nicolaou in New York May 10, 2016 In a bid to capitalise on US election fever during the busiest season for beer sales, Budweiser will replace its name with ‘America’ on the […]
Unlike alcohol, it’s tough to set DUI limits for marijuana
Unlike alcohol, it’s tough to set DUI limits for marijuana Source: Washington Post By Ashley Halsey III May 10 There is a legal limit for drunk driving, but when it comes to marijuana, new research shows it may be impossible to say just how high is too high to drive. There’s no […]