Bar Methods bartender education launched today in New York City

Bar Methods bartender education launched today in New York City   Source: Bar Methods April 25, 2016   The newly-formed Bar Methods, Inc. bartender education and certification program officially launched today in New York City. This first-of-its-kind training specifically targets the aspiring career bartender, giving him or her the necessary techniques and preparedness skills to […]

Gang jailed for 19 years for illegal alcohol sales

Gang jailed for 19 years for illegal alcohol sales   Source: OLN By Sonya Hook 25 April, 2016   A criminal gang found responsible for selling alcohol illegally in the UK has been jailed for a total of 19 years.   The criminals, which were caught by HM Revenue and Customs investigators, were found to […]

Sequatchie mom who put vodka in baby’s bottle gets 11-year prison sentence

Sequatchie mom who put vodka in baby’s bottle gets 11-year prison sentence   Source: Times Free Press by Ben Benton April 22nd, 2016   The Sequatchie County, Tenn., mother of four accused in October of giving her 11-month-old boy vodka in his baby bottle has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.   Heather M. […]

Special Report: How the World Health Organization’s cancer agency confuses consumers

Special Report: How the World Health Organization’s cancer agency confuses consumers   Source: Reuters By Kate Kelland April 18th   Thanks to scientists working under the auspices of the World Health Organization, you can be fairly sure your toothbrush won’t give you cancer. Over four decades, a WHO research agency has assessed 989 substances and […]

Colorado: Proposal on expanded Colorado alcohol sales has few immediate takers

Colorado: Proposal on expanded Colorado alcohol sales has few immediate takers   Governor among those skeptical about legislative compromise, changing state liquor laws   Source: The Denver Post By Joey Bunch 04/21/2016   Colorado legislators hope to hammer out a deal to keep ballot initiatives in November to allow wine, full-strength beer and even spirits […]

Supreme Court dubious of drivers being allowed to refuse alcohol tests

Supreme Court dubious of drivers being allowed to refuse alcohol tests   CBS News April 20, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Supreme Court is expressing doubts about laws in at least a dozen states that make it a crime for people suspected of drunken driving to refuse to take alcohol tests. The justices heard arguments Wednesday […]

British drinking culture mixes moderation and excess, our new study shows

British drinking culture mixes moderation and excess, our new study shows   Econotimes April 21, 2016 One of the most common refrains in alcohol policy debates is that we need to change our drinking culture. Used by politicians, the alcohol industry and, occasionally, public health advocates, it refers to a belief that the society in […]

Banned slogans: from the obscene to the ridiculous (Excerpt)

—— Banned slogans: from the obscene to the ridiculous (Excerpt) Source: NewsTalk April 20, 2016 From iconic, long-lasting lines from the likes of Cadbury and Guinness to occasionally offensive tags and ridiculous puns, here’s a short trip through five of the most notable slogans now residing solely on the Great Billboard In The Sky… Guinness […]