New Look at Alcohol and Weight Loss
New Look at Alcohol and Weight Loss The effects of alcohol on decision-making are at least as dangerous to your diet as its effects on calorie count, an expert says Source: WSJ By Jen Murphy May 2, 2016 Alcohol’s impact on decision-making derails more diets than its impact on actual caloric intake, […]
A depressingly typical British bank holiday: Mayhem on the streets of Newcastle as drunken revellers enjoy a alcohol-fuelled May Day weekend (Excerpt)
A depressingly typical British bank holiday: Mayhem on the streets of Newcastle as drunken revellers enjoy a alcohol-fuelled May Day weekend (Excerpt) Revellers seen spilling out of pubs and clubs across Newcastle as May Day Bank Holiday weekend comes to an end Party-goers spotted stumbling around with some being propped up by […]
Oregon: Polls Show Voters Did Not Support Privatization of Liquor Sales
Oregon: Polls Show Voters Did Not Support Privatization of Liquor Sales Oregonians consistently said they opposed move to wrest booze sales from state agency Source: Willamette Week By Nigel Jaquiss April 29 Turns out Oregonians are pretty content to have the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, rather than grocery stores, sell hard liquor. […]
May is Tavern Month…Let’s Celebrate!
May is Tavern Month…Let’s Celebrate! Raise a glass to the places that sustain America’s rich tradition of hospitality Source: ABL April 29, 2016 America’s beer, wine and spirits retailers are encouraging their customers, colleagues and communities to join them this May in celebration of National Tavern Month. Since 1953, Tavern Month has […]
Why a glass of wine with dinner IS healthy: Moderate drinkers are less likely to get ill and enjoy life more
Why a glass of wine with dinner IS healthy: Moderate drinkers are less likely to get ill and enjoy life more Enjoying glass of wine with your meal could be key to a happy, healthy life Study finds those who have a third of a bottle a day suffer fewer illnesses […]
How Much Alcohol Is There in a ‘Standard’ Drink? These 11 Countries Disagree
How Much Alcohol Is There in a ‘Standard’ Drink? These 11 Countries Disagree American guidelines define one drink as a serving containing 14 grams of ethanol; that definition is certainly not universal Source: The Daily Meal Christian Kogler Apr 28, 2016 Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol is something that can fit […]
Powdered alcohol ban now covers 31 US states
Powdered alcohol ban now covers 31 US states Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 29th April, 2016 Powdered alcohol has now been outlawed in 31 US states and California legislators are hoping to become the latest addition to the list. Alcohol Justice reported 31 states have now legislated or regulated total […]
Taiwan: Cabinet approves draft law revision to allow online alcohol sales
Taiwan: Cabinet approves draft law revision to allow online alcohol sales Focus Taiwan By Tai Ya-chen and Elizabeth Hsu April 28, 2016 Taipei, April 28 (CNA) The Cabinet gave a green light Thursday to a law amendment proposal allowing the online sale of alcohol. Premier Simon Chang (張善政) said the proposed amendment to […]
India: Imported corks fueling illicit liquor business, says state excise dept
India: Imported corks fueling illicit liquor business, says state excise dept dna By Dhaval Kulkarni April 28, 2016 Bootleggers are using consignments of fake corks and caps imported from abroad to duplicate premium brands of liquor. These caps, which resemble those of high-end brands, are sourced from China. Some duplicators also use fake bags […]
Certain Circuit In Your Brain Controls Your Alcohol Intake
Certain Circuit In Your Brain Controls Your Alcohol Intake Tech Times By Catherine Cabral-Isabedra April 27, 2016 Certain brain circuits are responsible in regulating alcohol intake, a new research has revealed. Researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill discovered brain regions and circuits that control an individual’s attitude toward alcohol […]