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 […]
Underage Drinking: A Serious Issue (Opinion)
Underage Drinking: A Serious Issue (Opinion) The Sentinel By Kaitlyn Lewis, Opinion Editor August 26, 2015 This fall Georgia enacted a law that seemed to lessen the legal penalties for underage drinkers and drunk drivers. Instead of arresting violators, officers will issue citations. In unique cases arrests can be made, but Code Section […]
Louisiana: How Katrina Spurred A Cocktail Renaissance In New Orleans
Louisiana: How Katrina Spurred A Cocktail Renaissance In New Orleans Source: VinePair Francine Cohen August 27, 2015 Cocktail Culture In Post-Katrina New Orleans In his book, The Cocktail Chronicles, Paul Clarke refers to New Orleans as “the Jerusalem, the Mecca of cocktails.” This is a perfect description for a city that boasts […]
Five threats to the continued rise of craft beer
Five threats to the continued rise of craft beer Source: the drinks business by Dan Fox 25th August, 2015 Psychologists talk about “magical thinking” in children. It’s kids’ ability to believe they really are flying or chasing dragons or have morphed into Power Rangers. Marketers seem to have their own equivalent. As […]
What’s happening to young workers? Ad agency boss complains the under-30s are refusing to drink after work
What’s happening to young workers? Ad agency boss complains the under-30s are refusing to drink after work Daily Mail Australia By Cindy Tran August 26, 2015 Many employees enjoy a nice glass of wine or a cold beer after a stressful day at work. But a senior executive from one of Australia’s biggest […]
Don’t blame the beer goggles-they might be a myth
Don’t blame the beer goggles-they might be a myth Large in-pub experiment finds that alcohol levels don’t make people prettier. Source: Arstechnica by Cathleen O’Grady Aug 26, 2015 The existence of “beer goggles”-the tendency to find fellow drinkers growing more attractive as you drink more-is in dispute. A study conducted in a […]