Illinois city to keep ‘habitual drunkard’ list to curb booze sales, fight public inebriation
Illinois city to keep ‘habitual drunkard’ list to curb booze sales, fight public inebriation Source: Associated Press Aug. 27, 2015 The police department in Illinois’ second largest city is going to compile a “habitual drunkard” list to help fight public intoxication. Aurora Police Department Sgt. Tom McNamara says the list will have […]
Champagne cork forces easyJet plane to make emergency landing
Champagne cork forces easyJet plane to make emergency landing An easyJet plane makes emergency landing after damage caused by champagne cork Source: The Telegraph By Nicola Harley 29 Aug 2015 An easyJet plane was forced to make an emergency landing after being damaged by a popping champagne cork. The cork smashed […]
Want to avoid a hangover? Don’t drink too much, scientists conclude
Want to avoid a hangover? Don’t drink too much, scientists conclude The only way to prevent a hangover is to drink less alcohol – drinking water or eating won’t help you avoid the pain Source: The Telegraph By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 28 Aug 2015 People who claim to be immune to […]
TABC to conduct ‘minor stings’ in college towns in hopes of cutting off booze sales to kids
TABC to conduct ‘minor stings’ in college towns in hopes of cutting off booze sales to kids The Dallas Morning News By Robert Wilonsky August 24, 2015 In news sure to sober up any under-age college student, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it’s about to pour out a sting targeting retailers who sell […]
State Police Liquor Control Enforcement To Crack Down On Underage Drinking
State Police Liquor Control Enforcement To Crack Down On Underage Drinking Erie TV News By Emily Matso August 24, 2015 Another school year is beginning for local college students, and with several universities around Erie, State Police will be out cracking down on underage drinking. It’s all part of a college enforcement and […]
Why bar owners are happy to see the Dow decline
Why bar owners are happy to see the Dow decline Marketwatch By Charles Passy, Reporter August 24, 2015 As the Dow DJIA, -3.57% drops, could bars enjoy a bullish run? That’s the question many bar owners are asking in light of the ongoing stock market decline. The theory is that investors are likely […]
University announces new initiatives to curb alcohol abuse
University announces new initiatives to curb alcohol abuse The Michigan Daily By Sam Gringlas, Managing News Editor August 25, 2015 Days before the rush of fall move-in, the University announced several initiatives designed to curb alcohol abuse on campus. As part of the plan, University Police will expand its relationship with the Ann […]
Canada liquor laws face constitutional challenges
Canada liquor laws face constitutional challenges Yahoo News AFP August 27, 2015 Ottawa (AFP) – Fighting to liberalize booze sales, Canadian drinkers and distillers argued in separate legal challenges this week against “unconstitutional” restrictions on the sale and movement of alcohol. If the court sides with them, the cases could have broad implications […]
During Prohibition, Vintners Sold “Wine Bricks” Rather Than Wine Dissolve, ferment, enjoy
During Prohibition, Vintners Sold “Wine Bricks” Rather Than Wine Dissolve, ferment, enjoy Smithsonian By Erin Blakemore August 27, 2015 One of humankind’s most endearing (and annoying) qualities is its ability to skirt, outthink and get around nearly every restriction that gets in its way. That was certainly during Prohibition, as people all over the […]
‘Wine O’clock’ Added To Oxford Online Dictionary
‘Wine O’clock’ Added To Oxford Online Dictionary the drinks business By Lauren Eads August 27, 2015 Beer and wine o’clock are among 1,000 new words to have been granted entry to the online Oxford Dictionary. OxfordDictionaries.com issues quarterly updates on current definitions of English words, with this year’s additions featuring a number of […]