Honda plans to test drivers for alcohol levels before entering the car
Honda plans to test drivers for alcohol levels before entering the car In Auto News By Sorin Petcu March 25, 2016 Hitachi and Honda said they successfully developed a prototype of a portable breath-based alcohol detection device for vehicle smart keys. Authorities around the world are increasing their efforts to prevent or stop drunk drivers to […]
9th Circ. Rules Against Tying Drinking To Moral Character
9th Circ. Rules Against Tying Drinking To Moral Character Source: Law360 By Allissa Wickham March 24, 2016 The Ninth Circuit on Thursday ruled that a section of immigration law blocking people with alcoholism from being found to have “good moral character” was unconstitutional, vacating a decision that said a Mexican citizen was ineligible […]
Alabama: Gov. Bentley signs beer to-go bill, law goes into effect in June
Alabama: Gov. Bentley signs beer to-go bill, law goes into effect in June Source: Al.com Lucy Berry March 24, 2016 Rocket Republic is eager to expand its craft brewery this summer in north Alabama. The Madison establishment isn’t moving from its current facility on 289 Production Ave. Like Alabama’s other breweries, Rocket […]
Rhode Island: R.I. alcohol makers want looser liquor laws
Rhode Island: R.I. alcohol makers want looser liquor laws Brewers, vintners and distillers argue that limits on on-site sales hamper business Source: Providence Journal By Patrick Anderson Mar. 23, 2016 What Rhode Islanders drink has changed a lot in the last few decades, but how they buy bottled alcohol – through the […]
Oregon: Court approves ballot title for liquor privatization
Oregon: Court approves ballot title for liquor privatization Source: Statesman Journal KRISTENA HANSEN March 24, 2016 Oregonians are one step closer to deciding this fall whether they want to buy liquor at the same places they already can grab a bottle of wine or six-pack of beer. The state Supreme Court on […]
In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again)
In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again) Source: New York Times Aaron E. Carroll MARCH 23, 2016 A few months ago, I wrote an article here on The Upshot discussing the potential health effects of alcohol. I pointed out that the scientific research said moderate drinking isn’t bad for you; indeed, it might even […]
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think “There’s no safe level of drinking.” Source: Huffington Post 03/22/2016 Anyone who’s still drinking alcohol “for their health” should listen up. Past research has shown that the chemicals in red wine may help fight aging and lower risk for cardiovascular disease […]
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt)
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt) Source: Business Insider Erin Brodwin and Samantha Lee March 23, 2016 We know different drugs make us experience the world around us in very different ways – and their after-effects are often nowhere near as pleasant as the immediate results they produce. Alcohol, which […]
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting a crowd-sourced experiment to answer questions at the heart of Colorado’s beer culture. Source: The Denver Post By John Frank 03/22/2016 The next time you take a sip of beer or a […]
Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning
Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning Source: BBC News March 23, 2016 At least 24 people in southern Pakistan have died from poisoning after drinking illegally-made alcohol, police say. A number of others are in hospital after Monday’s incident in Sindh province. At least two of those who died were […]