A Simple Fix for Drunken Driving
A Simple Fix for Drunken Driving Modest, immediate penalties can help get offenders to sobriety Source: WSJ By Keith Humphreys Aug. 14, 2015 On Aug. 19, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration begins its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, running for three weeks through the Labor Day weekend-a […]
Not So Soft Drink: Brewers Add Booze to Root Beer
Not So Soft Drink: Brewers Add Booze to Root Beer Looking to extend craft beer craze, makers of Sam Adams, Miller push into ‘hard soda’ drinks Source: WSJ By Tripp Mickle Aug. 14, 2015 Root beer, which soared in popularity as a pre-Prohibition temperance drink, is leaving its roots behind. An […]
NJ: Why do fewer N.J. highway deaths involve alcohol than in neighboring states?
NJ: Why do fewer N.J. highway deaths involve alcohol than in neighboring states? NJ.com By Steve Strunsky, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com August 11, 2015 Although New Jersey has similar DWI laws to New York and Pennsylvania, the share of highway deaths linked to alcohol is significantly lower in the Garden State than in […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder mislabelled, more widespread in WA than thought, researcher says
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder mislabelled, more widespread in WA than thought, researcher says NBC.net.au By Charlotte Hamlyn August 12, 2015 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is far more prevalent in Western Australia than the public is aware and is often mistakenly labelled as other conditions like ADHD, a leading researcher says. Canadian doctor and […]
Children exposed to thousands of alcohol advertisements on television sporting games
Children exposed to thousands of alcohol advertisements on television sporting games Sydney Morning Herald By Harriet Alexander, Health Reporter August 12, 2015 When is a child not a child? If you sell alcohol, the answer is when they’re a sports fan. Monash University research shows children are watching thousands of alcohol advertisements while […]
7 things you didn’t know about alcohol in America
7 things you didn’t know about alcohol in America PBS By Colleen Shalby August 11, 2015 Video: https://youtu.be/SRWN78T5fMA We are a nation of drinkers. Alcohol’s storied relationship with the U.S. dates back to the dawn of the nation, according to Derek Brown, chief spirits advisor for the National Archives Museum’s “Spirited Republic” […]
Alcohol and air travel: A dangerous mix?
Alcohol and air travel: A dangerous mix? 7 August 2015 Last updated at 07:12 BST For many people having a drink at the airport or on the plane is just part of getting into the holiday spirit, but police and airlines are warning that overindulging could have consequences. They say the number of disruptive incidents has […]
New Campus-Safety Assessment Tool Aims to Help Colleges Help Themselves
New Campus-Safety Assessment Tool Aims to Help Colleges Help Themselves The Chronicle of Higher Education By Sarah Brown August 14, 2015 Fairfax, Va. – A new campus-safety tool for colleges is being touted by some administrators and experts as a unique strategy for helping every higher-education institution understand and carry out best practices on issues […]
IN: Cold beer getting warm as court weighs state’s alcohol laws
IN: Cold beer getting warm as court weighs state’s alcohol laws IBJ Marilyn Odendahl August 12, 2015 Waiting nearly eight months for a cold beer would likely send thirsty Hoosiers across state lines for refreshment. But waiting this long for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to decide whether Indiana’s alcohol laws are constitutional […]
Why Wine Bottles Come in Different Shapes
Why Wine Bottles Come in Different Shapes Huffington Post August 11, 2015 This post originally appeared on VinePair. If you love wine, beer and spirits, but hate pretension, you’ll love reading VinePair. Wine bottles come in all shapes and sizes, from tall and slender to short and stout. And while the bottle shape […]