Why diet mixers get you drunk FASTER: Artificial sweeteners increase how quickly alcohol gets into the blood stream
Why diet mixers get you drunk FASTER: Artificial sweeteners increase how quickly alcohol gets into the blood stream Alcohol readings up to 25% higher when drank with low-calorie mixer Sugar in full-fat versions thought to slow alcohol getting into blood stream Diet drinks have also been linked to putting people over […]
Gender gap in alcohol consumption closes as women drink more – study
Gender gap in alcohol consumption closes as women drink more – study Reasons for increased alcohol use remain unclear, but researchers say findings are ‘particularly concerning’ since women are prone to its negative health effects Source: The Guardian Mahita Gajanan in New York 24 November 2015 The drinking habits of men and […]
TX: Will powdered alcohol be sold in Texas next year?
TX: Will powdered alcohol be sold in Texas next year? Star-Telegram By Anna M. Tinsley November 22, 2015 Powdered versions of mojitos, margaritas and strawberry daiquiris could reach Texas liquor store shelves as soon as next year. Because Texas lawmakers failed to act even as dozens of other states banned the new powdered […]
IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distributors
IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distributors Chicago Tribune By Heather Gillers, Contact Reporter November 23, 2015 Gov. Bruce Rauner is considering an overhaul of the state liquor commission that could boost state revenue but also would more closely align the agency’s mission with the interests of some industry groups. […]
Lithuania to introduce new measures to fight excessive use of alcohol
Lithuania to introduce new measures to fight excessive use of alcohol English.news.cn November 13, 2015 VILNIUS, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — Lithuanian parliament on Thursday adopted new measures on marking bottles of alcoholic beverages, while the country’s prime minister expressed his support for proposal to introduce mandatory treatment of alcoholism in Lithuania. According to […]
Illinois: IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distrib
Illinois: IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distributors Source: Chicago Tribune By Heather Gillers November 23, 2015 Gov. Bruce Rauner is considering an overhaul of the state liquor commission that could boost state revenue but also would more closely align the agency’s mission with the interests of some industry […]
D.C.: Ads for alcohol coming to Metro
D.C.: Ads for alcohol coming to Metro Source: WTOP By Max Smith November 20, 2015 Next to ads for doctors, townhomes or food, Metro rail and bus riders will soon see ads for alcohol across the system. The Metro Board voted 7-1 on Thursday to allow the ads, with only Board Chairman […]
THE COLLINS COLLEGE OF HOSITALITY MANAGEMENT FOSTERS THE SUCCESS OF TOMORROW’S LEADERS WITH THE COMPLETION OF A NEW CENTER OF
THE COLLINS COLLEGE OF HOSITALITY MANAGEMENT FOSTERS THE SUCCESS OF TOMORROW’S LEADERS WITH THE COMPLETION OF A NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Source: Collins College of Hospitality Management November 20, 2015 The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of its fourth building […]
The Best Way to Prevent Drunk Driving? That’s Debatable.
The Best Way to Prevent Drunk Driving? That’s Debatable. Advocates and states disagree over the effectiveness of ignition interlocks, which are basically car breathalyzers, versus 24/7 sobriety. Congress, though, will soon weigh in. Source: Governing.com by Daniel C. Vock November 17, 2015 In the fight against drunk driving, states are splitting into […]
Alcohol is the main driver behind UK deflation
Alcohol is the main driver behind UK deflation Source: The IWSR November 20, 2015 Beer, wine and spirits all contributed to another fall in UK consumer inflation announced by the Office for National Statistics. Overall annual inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), was down -0.1% for the month of […]