1 in 10 Pregnant Women in the U.S. Drink Alcohol, Study Says

1 in 10 Pregnant Women in the U.S. Drink Alcohol, Study Says   Source: TIME September 24th   One in ten pregnant women in the United States admit to occasionally drinking alcohol, one third of whom say they also binge drink, according to a new study.   The study, published Thursday by the Centers for […]

‘Handmade’ Vodka False Ad Suit Largely Tossed by Fla. Judge

‘Handmade’ Vodka False Ad Suit Largely Tossed by Fla. Judge   Source: Law360 By Steven Trader September 24, 2015   A Florida federal judge on Wednesday found that a proposed class had adequately alleged they were misled by the label of Tito’s Vodka, which contains the statements “handmade” and “in an old fashioned pot still,” […]

Which European Country Consumes the Most Alcohol?

Which European Country Consumes the Most Alcohol? According to a new WHO report, Europe contains the world’s heaviest drinkers.   US News By Kimberly Leonard September 22, 2015 People in the European Union consume more alcohol than in any other part of the world, drinking an average of 8.71 liters, or around 25 glasses of […]

Pennsylvania: Privatizing any aspect of liquor sales is complex process, experts say

Pennsylvania: Privatizing any aspect of liquor sales is complex process, experts say   Source: Post-Gazette September 24, 2015   Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to change the way the state handles the sale of liquor is the first step in a complex procedure that could make Pennsylvania’s process unlike that of any other state.   Of […]

Alcohol may be game changer at Taco Bell, and McDonald’s could use a boost

Alcohol may be game changer at Taco Bell, and McDonald’s could use a boost   Source: USA Today Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool September 22, 2015   It will finally be perfectly natural to have a frozen margarita or a craft brew at Taco Bell. Yum Brands’ (NYSE:YUM) first Taco Bell Cantina opens later today […]

CA: Booze rules under review after high-profile fight outside Levi’s Stadium

CA: Booze rules under review after high-profile fight outside Levi’s Stadium Inside Bay Area News By Eric Kurhi September 22, 2015 SANTA CLARA — The brutal, caught-on-camera beating of a man outside Levi’s Stadium last week has led to some city officials calling for an evaluation of alcohol policy, possibly ending booze sales at halftime […]

OK: Oklahoma Task Force Cracks Down On Underage Alcohol Sales

OK: Oklahoma Task Force Cracks Down On Underage Alcohol Sales NEWS 9 By Kelly Ogle September 22, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY – Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among kids in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In Oklahoma City, there’s an effort to stop underage drinking by going […]

Road built over drunk man

Road built over drunk man   Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 22nd September, 2015   A man has died after construction workers apparently failed to notice him passed out in a pot hole and built a road over the top of him.   Latori Barman, 45, fell into the hole on Friday night […]

OK: Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma Supports Modernization

OK: Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma Supports Modernization   MMD Newsire September 15, 2015 Oklahoma City, OK — Bryan Kerr, president of the Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma (RLAO), recently announced a surprising number of liquor law reforms. Retail package stores have previously been accused of playing an obstructionist role when it comes to changing […]