Andrew Deloney Assumes NABCA Board Chairman Role
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 24, 2017)— Andrew Deloney, chairman of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, assumed responsibilit...
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Jeffrey L. Painter Voted Incoming Chair-Elect To NABCA Board News Release
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, VA (MAY 24, 2017)—Jeffrey L. Painter, chairman of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (Virginia ABC), was voted chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors....
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Control State Results for April 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
During April, nine-liter spirits case sales in the control states grew 0.2% compared to same period sales last year, a modest growth rate notwithstanding a weak comp....
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Researchers find higher rates of alcohol misuse among women in rural Appalachian Ohio
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Appalachia -- stretching from the southern tier of New York state to northern Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia -- has long experienced deep economic distress and deprivation, and the gamut of accompanying social problems....
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Alabama ABC Board to vote on 5 percent markup increase
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Wednesday will consider a proposal to raise the markup for retail sales on liquor by 5 percentage points....
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Virginia ABC Looking for More Space
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Right now, The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control works out of about 375,000 square feet. ABC is looking for a new, much larger, home....
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Utah’s first new liquor store in seven years expected to open Tuesday in West Valley City
Monday, June 12, 2017
West Valley City • Utah's 45th liquor store — and the first built in seven years — is expected to open Tuesday in the rapidly growing southwestern section of Salt Lake County, according to the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control....
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A change is brewing: North Carolina lawmakers consider bills that could impact local distilleries and breweries
Monday, June 12, 2017
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers considering two bills are balancing the growing alcohol industry in the state with the dreaded “T” word — tradition....
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Council votes to increase several liquor license fees
Saturday, June 10, 2017
After stagnating for decades, Laramie’s liquor license fees were updated during the Laramie City Council regular meeting Tuesday....
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Utah Passes One of the Strictest Drunk Driving Laws in U.S.
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Utah is facing backlash after passing one of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. The legislation lowers the legal blood alcohol limit to 0.05 from 0.08, the lowest threshold in the United States....
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Brunch Bill' Passed By NC Senate, Needs Approval >From House
Thursday, June 01, 2017
RALEIGH, NC - A bill allowing alcohol sales before noon on Sunday's is one step closer to becoming a law in North Carolina....
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Releases Biennial Report Detailing Efforts to Address Underage and Dangerous Drinking
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) released its bienn...
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More liquor stores coming to Central Oregon
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The window opens Thursday for applicants interested in contracting with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to sell liquor in Central Oregon counties and 11 others....
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Virginia Officials Move to Recruit Maryland Brewers
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Following this year’s fractious legislative session in Maryland, officials in nearby Virginia have begun contacting Mary...
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'I'm not sure the time is right now': Vermont governor vetoes marijuana legalization bill
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Republican Gov. Phil Scott said on Wednesday he will veto legislation that would have made Vermont the ninth state to legalize marijuana....
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House approves bill for beer distributors to sell wine, liquor
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The state House on Tuesday sent the Senate another liquor proposal, continuing its push for further changes to the state's alcohol laws....
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New Alcohol Law to be Signed Tuesday
Monday, May 08, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa – Gov. Terry Branstad will sign into law a bill updating Iowa’s alcohol laws Tuesday....
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New products arrive at Virginia ABC stores
Sunday, May 07, 2017
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is adding 29 new products to its catalog of more than 3,000 distilled spirits, Virginia wines and mixers....
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Alcohol breath tests for those under 21 would require a warrant, new bill proposes
Saturday, May 06, 2017
LANSING, MI -- Police would have to get a warrant to perform a preliminary chemical breath analysis on people younger than 21 under a bill that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this week....
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Bulk 1-day alcohol licenses granted to restaurant
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
SALISBURY — In a precedent-setting move, the local Liquor Commission recently granted one-day alcohol licenses for every Sunday during the tourist season — 16 in total — to the GroundSwell Surf Cafe, a seaside restaurant at Salisbury Beach....
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Applications available for custom craft beverage production centers
Monday, June 12, 2017
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) - Applications are now available for recreational production of craft beverages in New York State....
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Border businesses could see drop in sales
Monday, June 12, 2017
DANVILLE, Ill. and COVINGTON, Ind. (WCIA) -- Every day, people cross the border to escape Indiana's strict alcohol laws, but there's a chance they could change soon....
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NJ Brewery Wholesaler to Pay $2M Fine for Underselling
Monday, June 12, 2017
A New Jersey craft beer wholesaler has agreed to pay $2 million and surrender its license to settle claims of anti-competitive trade practices....
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Maryland Task Force Meets
Monday, June 12, 2017
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s 40-member “Reform on Tap” task force met for the first time in Baltimore on May 24 to begin exploring modernizing that state’s alcoholic beverage laws....
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Push continues to bring alcohol to movie theaters
Monday, June 12, 2017
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Business owners, local officials, and a handful of brewery groups think patrons should be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at the movies....
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Casteel Named Director Of Arkansas Alcohol Agency
Sunday, June 11, 2017
An attorney who was heading Arkansas' Alcoholic Beverage Control Division on an interim basis has been named to the post permanently....
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Liquor Commission hearing on changes July 12
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Maui County’s Liquor Commission has given formal notice that it will hold a public hearing on repealing controversial rule changes the panel made in February....
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State Patrol says trickery not used in compliance checks
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Some people believe law enforcement uses subterfuge in testing to see whether businesses sell alcohol to minors....
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Nonprofit liquor license rule has been law since 2008
Thursday, June 08, 2017
WAILUKU — Department of Liquor Control Director Glenn Mukai said Wednesday that the department isn’t changing any of its rules for nonprofit liquor licenses — it’s just complying with state laws that have been in place since 2008....
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State’s craft brewers raise a glass to Carol Blood
Friday, June 02, 2017
Bellevue’s junior state senator is the toast of Nebraska’s craft breweries after successfully amending a bill that would have significantly increased their operating costs....
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Editorial, 6/2: Optimism welcome change for Whiteclay
Friday, June 02, 2017
One month has passed since the last beer was sold in Whiteclay. In that time, it has seen plenty of changes....
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State alcohol task force hears calls to overhaul regs
Friday, June 02, 2017
LEOMINSTER -- The complex jumble of state laws governing alcohol sales and distribution is poised for a shakeup. Testimo...
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Updated: Wisconsin Tavern League, beer distributors draft plan to narrow distribution laws
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The Wisconsin Tavern League, along with two other lobby groups want to narrow how the state regulates companies that man...
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Court order could delay Nevada retail marijuana sales
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Nevada’s July 1 roll out of recreational marijuana sales could be in jeopardy after a district court judge signed an temporary restraining order....
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Alcohol-Related Bills After Voters Push For Modernization
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Legislature served up several changes to the state’s alcohol laws this session, including a...
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Proposal To Sell Booze Til 4 A.M. Clears CA Senate Committee
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Late-night boozebags will be raising a toast to State Sen. Scott Wiener this week, as his proposal to move last call for alcohol to as late as 4 a.m. has successfully passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee....
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Rate of alcohol sales to minors on the rise
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- Hundreds of compliance checks conducted over the past two months reveal that the rate of businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors has increased significantly from the rate seen in 2016....
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Mass. wants to update its alcohol laws. Not all are happy
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
When Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg last year announced a major push to rewrite the state’s alcohol laws, the message was clear: Our antiquated and confusing booze rules frustrate businesses and consumers....
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RI lawmaker seeks to eliminate tax on beer, malt beverages
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The House Finance Committee is expected to hear legislation Wednesday that aims to eliminate the retail sales tax on all alcoholic beverages in Rhode Island....
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Lawmakers Create Committee to Study Indiana's Alcohol Laws
Thursday, May 25, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislative leaders formally announced Thursday that they will form a study commission to look at ways to overhaul Indiana's antiquated and confounding alcohol laws....
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Two Ways Oklahoma’s Alcohol Laws Could Change Next Year
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Republicans and Democrats are still battling over ways to fill Oklahoma’s budget shortfall. The two parties have found l...
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Governor Scott vetoes bill that would have let big box stores sell liquor
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Governor Rick Scott has used his power of veto to kill a bill that would have allowed big box stores...
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Wicomico County Health Department host community forum to reduce underage drinking
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
SALISBURY, Md. - Alcohol is the number one drug problem in the country. Along with that, comes underage drinking....
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New law allows minors to attend music festivals in Wisconsin
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
MADISON, Wis. (KMSP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Wednesday that allows minors to attend music festivals where alcohol is being served....
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Texas winemakers fight over law regulating origin of wine
Monday, May 22, 2017
Texas wineries have stepped up to make products on par with California, France and other top winemaking regions of the world....
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Gov. Scott Faces Wednesday Deadline On Liquor Wall Measure
Monday, May 22, 2017
This week could mark the beginning of the end for a long-running restriction on liquor sales. Florida Governor Rick Scott has until Wednesday to take action on a measure allowing stores to sell groceries and liquor under the same roof....
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Spirit Lake Indian Reservation in northeast ND debates allowing alcohol at casino
Thursday, May 18, 2017
ST. MICHAEL, N.D. -- The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is looking at allowing alcohol to be served at its casino on Devils Lake....
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Proposed Ban on Louisiana College-Affiliated Beers Ditched
Thursday, May 18, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fans of Bayou Bengal Lager and Ragin' Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale can pop open another cold one. Louisiana lawmakers won't be meddling with the university-affiliated beers....
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New Washington laws cover liquor samples, wine auctions, tasting rooms
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
OLYMPIA – Customers sampling liquor at Washington craft distilleries can have their half shot with water or soda....
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Governor Signs Booze Bill Into Law, Allowing Direct Sales at Breweries and Distilleries
Monday, May 08, 2017
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal just made sweeping changes to the state’s alcohol regulations official, signing Senate Bill...
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South Carolina Asks: Are Frozen 'Booze Pops' Food or Alcohol
Monday, May 08, 2017
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina regulators were wrong were they allowed a food truck to begin selling frozen ice pops made with alcohol without an alcohol permit, the city of Charleston is saying in a letter....
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Texas House Passes Taproom Bill
Monday, May 08, 2017
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday in favor of House Bill 3287, which requires breweries making more than...
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Lawsuit challenging 24-hour sale of alcohol on Maui filed against liquor commission
Sunday, May 07, 2017
The fight against recent changes to Maui’s liquor laws is heating up....
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Mom-and-pop liquor stores fear new grocery competition
Saturday, May 06, 2017
Employee Allison Hennessy asked every customer at Bully’s Liquor last week to sign her petition asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill allowing the sale of spirits in grocery stores....
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NY state crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests
Saturday, May 06, 2017
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A crackdown on underage drinking and illegal alcohol sales in New York has led to more than 100 arrests and the seizure of more than 125 fake IDs....
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Public Hearings to Focus on Reforms to Alcohol Industry
Saturday, May 06, 2017
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts task force will hold six public hearings to discuss potential reforms to the alcoholic beverage industry in the state....
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Kombucha brewers, liquor stores and others plea for Boulder soda tax exemptions
Saturday, May 06, 2017
It was the voters of Boulder who approved the nation's steepest sugary drink tax in November, but only the city has the power to implement it....
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Good Friday alcohol ban to be lifted from all premises by 2018
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
The Government is to ensure that the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday will apply to all premises rather than be restricted to pubs....
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Possible liquor board strike could make Canada Day weekend a dry one
Monday, June 12, 2017
While talks between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union carry on, the calendar inches closer to 12:01 a.m. June 26....
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Off-licences call for alcohol excise duty cut to curb Brexit effects
Monday, June 12, 2017
The umbrella group for off-licences has called for a cut in excise duty on alcohol to curb the rise in cross-Border shopping as a result of Brexit....
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Kerala dilutes liquor policy; over 700 bars set to reopen
Friday, June 09, 2017
India's southern Kerala state on Thursday (June 08) amended its existing liquor policy, allowing three and four star hotels to acquire licenses to sell liquor....
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Last orders for Lithuanian teenagers as government cracks down on alcohol
Friday, June 09, 2017
Opposite the Keule Ruke bar and BBQ joint near the main train station in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, a 6ft-high mural has appeared in recent weeks....
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Vancouver may extend brewery hours under proposed liquor policy
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Breweries in Vancouver may soon be able to stay open later....
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Spirit Revenues Top Beer For The First Time
Monday, June 05, 2017
The Wine and Spirit Trade association says the gin boom, sales of which have surged 12% - the fastest growth rate of any spirit drink, according to the latest WSTA Market Report, has helped spirits overtake beer in an historic industry first....
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Export and Import Trade in Thailand Alcoholic Beverages Market – Ken Research
Sunday, June 04, 2017
Thailand Alcoholic Beverages Market Outlook to 2018 – Changing Consumer Preferences towards Spirits to Impel Growth’ pre...
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Consumer and Business Affairs Minister John Rau withdraws support for planned alcohol ad ban
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The State Government has backed away from a plan to restrict alcohol advertising, after intense pressure from winemakers and brewers....
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Long-held alcohol study in NT finds social clubs can help reduce harm in Aboriginal communities
Thursday, June 01, 2017
A landmark study on alcohol in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities, which was kept under wraps, found well-managed social clubs can reduce harm associated with drinking....
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Heavy-drinking Lithuania bans alcohol ads, raises minimum age
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Lithuania on Thursday banned alcohol advertising and raised the legal drinking age to 20 from 18 as part of efforts to curb consumption in one of the world's hardest-drinking nations....
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Craft beer makers worried as NB Liquor plans to drop domestic prices
Thursday, June 01, 2017
NB Liquor's plans to permanently drop beer prices for several of its domestic 24-packs has few worried about border-hopping and many worried about the future of craft brewing....
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Finns Party unwilling to compromise on alcohol law reform
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The parliamentary groups of the three ruling parties will convene today to seek common ground on a bill to reform the alcohol legislation of Finland, after failing to agree on a compromise proposal presented by the Centre Party on Tuesday....
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Beer-Loving Czechs Stub Out Cigarettes as Pubs Go Smoke-Free
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Pubs in the Czech capital Prague filled up on Tuesday night and some held special events as smokers lit up for the last time before a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants took effect....
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Is minimum alcohol unit pricing in Scotland contrary to EU law?
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Scotland’s minimum unit pricing saga will come under the scrutiny of Supreme Court justices this July....
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Ontario to slash alcohol licensing fees for small, independent grocers
Monday, May 29, 2017
Ontario has announced a plan to reduce the regulatory fees paid by small, independent grocers to sell alcohol by $2,000 per year, representing 66 per cent in savings....
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Supreme Court directs liquor companies to move their stocks out of Bihar by July 31
Monday, May 29, 2017
NEW DELHI: In a big relief to liquor companies which are holding their stocks worth more than Rs 200 crore in Bihar, the...
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Dubai alcohol licence website launches
Thursday, May 25, 2017
African + Eastern has launched a new portal designed to make acquiring and renewing an alcohol licence far easier....
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Union protests liquor sales privatization
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) continued to wage their battle against privatization and the excess of casual work positions within the organization during an information picket Wednesday in Pembroke....
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Brits to drink 28% less wine after Brexit
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Here's a sobering prediction: Brexit could result in Brits drinking 28% less wine in 2025....
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Working group meets to iron out details of alcohol law reform
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
A governmental working group convened yesterday to re-commence its discussions about the upcoming reform of Finland's al...
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Reports say Constellation Brands is trying to buy Louisville's Brown-Forman
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Reports Tuesday that Brown-Forman had drawn a purchase offer from a rival in the spirits industry sparked immediate interest in the potential for a new blend of companies....
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Is Russia the world’s heaviest-drinking country?
Monday, May 22, 2017
There are a number of stereotypes about Russia such as cold climate, harsh manners of Russians, and rampant alcoholism. Russia is widely portrayed as the most alcohol-dependent country in the world....
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Proposal to make alcohol firms pay health tax
Friday, May 19, 2017
It has been proposed that companies which produce and import alcohol and beer products should pay VND360 billion (USD16.36 million) annually for health services....
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Health Canada surveys drinkers in Yukon and N.W.T.
Monday, May 08, 2017
Health Canada is funding a new study that will attempt to shed light on drinking habits in the North, and what people know and believe about booze....
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Alcohol lobby says minimum pricing will cost millions in wages
Friday, May 05, 2017
A lobby group representing Irish alcoholic drinks manufacturers and suppliers has warned that almost 18,000 jobs nationwide worth an estimated €413 million in wages in Cork would be affected by minimum pricing on alcohol....
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Concurrent use of alcohol and marijuana among drivers increases risk of fatal crashes
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Use of marijuana in combination with alcohol by drivers is especially dangerous, according to a latest study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health....
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Drinking in pregnancy tied to subtle changes in babies’ faces
Saturday, June 10, 2017
(Reuters Health) — Women who drink even a little bit of alcohol during pregnancy may be more likely than other mothers to have babies with slight facial abnormalities that have been linked to developmental problems, a recent study suggests....
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Alcohol Consumption in America: The NIAAA Perspective
Friday, June 02, 2017
“Nearly 32 million adults in the United States (13 percent of the U.S. population aged 18 and older) consumed more than...
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Study: Strokes may trigger alcohol consumption
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Strokes may trigger a heightened appetite for alcohol....
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Gastric bypass poses concerning risk for alcohol problems, study says
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Digging deeper than previous research, a study that followed weight-loss surgery patients over seven years found those w...
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New findings provide insights into brain mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction
Thursday, May 25, 2017
The human brain functions on a delicate balance of reinforcing positive behaviors and suppressing negative ones, which t...
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Just one small glass of wine per day increases breast cancer risk
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women across the globe. New research suggests that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can increase breast cancer risk, while exercise and a healthful diet lowers the risk....
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How Alcohol & Gut Fungus Team Up to Damage Your Liver
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Heavy drinking can lead to liver disease, but a new study suggests that it's not just the alcohol that damages the liver — fungi that commonly live in the human gut appear to contribute to the disease as well....
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Making alcohol, tobacco and drug use less appealing for teens
Monday, May 22, 2017
Teenagers are particularly susceptible to attractive images in ads, movies and online material, says. Kathryn Greene, pr...
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Moderate drinking may not ward off heart disease
Monday, May 22, 2017
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Many people believe that having a glass of wine with dinner--or moderately drinking any kind of alcohol--will protect them from heart disease. But a hard look at the evidence finds little support for that....
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An Important Weight-Loss Side Effect Everyone Needs to Be Aware Of
Thursday, May 18, 2017
People who undergo bariatric surgery, one of the most popular weight-loss surgical procedures, have an important side effect to be aware of: It could put them at risk for an alcohol problem....
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Malt beer and flavoured alcoholic beverages market under pressure
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Flavoured alcoholic beverages saw a decline in 2015, which was followed by a further contraction in volumes in 2016....
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Gruppo Campari exits still wine business with sale of Chateau de Sancerre winery
Monday, June 12, 2017
In a move which marks Gruppo Campari’s full withdrawal from the wine industry, it was today announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of the French Chateau de Sancerre wine business, worth €20.5m....
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UKVA Welcomes Return To ‘Business As Normal’ As Gove Heads Defra
Monday, June 12, 2017
Barry Lewis, chief executive of the Uk Vine Association (UKVA), the trade body for the English wine industry, welcomed former Tory Minister Michael Gove’s appointment as Environment Minister, pointing to his previous experience in government....
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US barley and Mexican beer: NAFTA cultivates symbiotic trade on both sides of the border
Sunday, June 11, 2017
A U.S. barley industry bumper sticker proudly proclaims: “No barley, no beer.” But without the North American Free Trade Agreement, U.S. barley producers would miss out on their top export destination—the Mexican beer industry....
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Drinks Technology Offers Spirits Industry Specialized Tech and IT Support
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Newark, NJ (June 7, 2017) – Drinks Technology, a new information technology (IT) services company focusing exclusively...
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Global beer sales ale-ing (but gin's a tonic): Worldwide market for alcoholic drinks falls by 1.3% over the past year
Sunday, June 04, 2017
People around the world are drinking less beer, fuelling a global dip in alcohol sales....
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Decline In Global Alcohol Consumption Accelerating
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The overall global drinks market shrunk by 1.3% in 2016, according to the IWSR....
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Craft Spirits Industry Sees Potential In Tax Law Changes
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The American Craft Spirits Association, a trade group representing small-scale distillers, is pressing for lower excise taxes on its increasingly popular products—and it has a historic example that helps make its case....
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Top 5 consumer-ranked spirits brands in the US (excerpt)
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The drinks sector is faced with unique challenges in reaching its target audience, balancing strict regulations with fra...
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San Miguel to build beer brewery in US
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Beer giant San Miguel Brewery plans to set up a beer brewery in Los Angeles, California to cater to growing demand for its beer products in North America....
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After Fires, Chile Rebuilds Devastated Wine Regions
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Chile suffered some of the worst wildfires in the nation's history earlier this year, with dozens of blazes ripping acro...
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Winemakers Are Expanding Into the Legal Marijuana Business in Oregon
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Bill and Barbara Steele moved to this sleepy corner of Oregon to start their own winery after successful, high-powered business careers....
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Drizly Brings Largest Online Alcohol Marketplace to Phoenix
Thursday, May 25, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drizly, the technology company behind the first and largest e-commerce alcohol app, brings a revolutionary way to shop for adult beverages to Phoenix, starting today....
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Beyond Binging: "High-Intensity Drinking"
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
CENTER CITY, Minn., May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A substantial proportion of young adults are engaging in levels of alcohol consumption beyond the "binge" threshold, sparking new concerns among public health professionals....
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Wall Street Isn’t Sold on Rumored Corona-Jack Daniel’s Deal
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Hold off on toasting any speculation that Corona maker Constellation Brands may try to ink a deal for Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman....
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Unhappy hour
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
When discussing alcohol consumption in Greenland, Denmark often provides a frame of reference. Back in the 1980s, every resident over the age of 14 put away 20 litres of alcohol a year, about twice as much as Danes....
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Scientific Logistics Announces Reseller Agreement with Inventiv for the Wine and Spirits Industry
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Scientific Logistics, the first highly automated cloud-based delivery route planning solution, announced today a reseller agreement with Inventiv, the leading software provider for wine and spirits distributors in the U.S....
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Study: Heineken, beer brands top hard liquor in brand social conversations
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
NEW YORK: Heineken tops the list of both online and offline consumer conversations about alcohol brands, according to a study released by Engagement Labs....
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Health-Conscious Britain: An Opportunity Or Threat For The Drinks Industry?
Monday, May 22, 2017
Alcohol consumption is falling across the UK – it seems the majority of us Brits aren’t the boozers we were once infamously pegged as...
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Direct-To-Consumer Wine Sales Is The Future That Has Arrived
Monday, May 22, 2017
I write about the multi-leveled wine industry as well as wine history. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own....
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For Total Wine, it’s total war against alcohol regulations
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Total Wine & More is waging total war on the nation’s alcohol laws — and Massachusetts is the new front line....
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Massachusetts Beer Distributors Push Franchise Reform Bill at State House
Thursday, May 18, 2017
More than 80 members of the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts lobbied state lawmakers on Beacon Hill yesterday, rallyin...
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Scotch whisky revival gathers pace globally
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The booming Scotch whisky business will show continued growth for the next five years at least, according to research commissioned by Vinexpo, the world’s leading wine and spirits exhibition....
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Is Wine Sustainable?
Monday, May 08, 2017
Now there is a grey topic if ever there was one. It has been prompted by the very lively debate created around our supply chain roundtable recently....
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WSTA Sets Out Key Aims Ahead Of General Election
Monday, May 08, 2017
Ahead of the UK General Election on 8 June, the WSTA is urging all political parties to pledge their support to the UK wine and spirit industry by addressing five key concerns....
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Wicked Weed beer sale marks flashpoint in brewery turf wars
Monday, May 08, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Within hours of announcing its sale to the maker of Budweiser, North Carolina's beloved Wicked Weed bee...
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US Becomes Main Export Market For Portuguese Wine
Monday, May 08, 2017
The US has become the largest export destination for Portuguese wines, replacing long-time leader Angola....
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Are California craft breweries in a beer bubble?
Monday, June 12, 2017
I love going to small craft breweries and sampling their beers.But I’m beginning to wonder if the fast-growing...
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Opinion: Social media is as harmful as alcohol and drugs for millennials
Monday, June 12, 2017
The word "addiction" brings to mind alcohol and drugs. Yet, over the past 20 years, a new type of addiction has emerged: addiction to social media....
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After Decades Of 'Beer Babe' Commercials, Liquor Ads Could Improve NFL's Gender Relations (Excerpt)
Friday, June 09, 2017
When the National Football League (NFL) announced last week that it would try allowing spirits companies to run commercials during games for the first time in league history, it announced a long list of restrictions along with it...
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The Vodka-Red-Bull Placebo Effect
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Mixing an energy drink with alcohol might seem fairly innocuous, but it has been linked with ugly tendencies. A 2013 stu...
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How Dry I Am: Why the Super Bowl Will Remain Liquor-Free
Thursday, June 08, 2017
If the NFL's recent decision to lift its longstanding ban on liquor advertisementsis likely to make the upcoming season a slightly more bibulous affair, football fans shouldn't expect to see the hard stuff on the Super Bowl menu any time soon....
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NFL Lifts Liquor Ad Ban, Raising Pressure on Beer
Saturday, June 03, 2017
The liquor industry is finally ready for some football. Whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits will be allowed to adverti...
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The Face Of Binge Drinking In The U.S. Is A 60+ White Woman
Friday, June 02, 2017
Summer ? the season of binge-drinking ? is upon us. And who is likely to be knocking back more than a few? Older women, according to a study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism....
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Why Was Maine the First State to Try Prohibition?
Friday, June 02, 2017
On this day in 1851, the state of Maine passed a law banning the sale of alcohol....
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Chinese Factory Workers Busted Making Fake Budweiser Beer
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Do you really know what you’re drinking when you crack open a cold one? A video of counterfeit Budweiser cans being prod...
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The Most Hilariously Inappropriate Vintage Alcohol Ads
Thursday, June 01, 2017
These old ads provide a window into a world where the message is the same: alcohol can positively transform you and your universe from the inside out....
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Incredibly, Americans Drank Less Alcohol in 2016
Thursday, June 01, 2017
2016 isn't a year that the beverage alcohol industry will be toasting....
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Local organizations come together to educate community about underage drinking
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
OHIO - By age 15, about 35 percent of teens have had at least one drink, according to information distributed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism....
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How Trump’s tax reform push could make American liquor great again
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Tom Acitelli is the author of "The Audacity of Hops: The History of America’s Craft Beer Revolution" and, most recently, "American Wine: A Coming-of-Age Story."...
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Scientists Reveal Which Alcohol Gives You The Worst Hangovers
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Headaches. Vomiting. Feeling sluggish.No one likes a hangover… but no one thinks about that the night before when they’re pounding down margaritas, pina coladas and other colorfully boozy drinks....
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Powdered Alcohol is Not Dead
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Just when we least expected it, here is another version of powdered alcohol. It got approved a couple weeks ago, after grinding through the process for a good long while (six months or more)....
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Hidden messages in drug and alcohol ads — How teens can outsmart them
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
When it comes to drugs, alcohol and tobacco, many advertisers know how to make them seem very attractive and glamorous to teenagers....
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First-ever prohibition museum opens in Savannah
Monday, May 29, 2017
(SAVANNAH) A new attraction opens in the Hostess City this Memorial Day. it examines a chapter in American history that gave rise to organized crime....
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Changing tastes and habits make major brewers change tack
Friday, May 26, 2017
For many, a nice, cold beer – perhaps with a bag of nuts or some potato chips – is the perfect way to unwind after a long week at work. But tastes are changing, with people becoming more health conscious and starting to drink less....
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Wall Street Isn’t Sold on Rumored Corona-Jack Daniel’s Deal
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Hold off on toasting any speculation that Corona maker Constellation Brands may try to ink a deal for Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman....
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Staying Safe: Recognizing signs of alcohol poisoning
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The Penn State University freshman could barely stand after a forced-drinking ritual called “the gauntlet” during a hazi...
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Are we sure alcohol products are safe?
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
In 2012, the Czech Republic experienced a horrible episode of methanol poisoning from a tainted alcohol product. All of a sudden people were hospitalized and soon 42 had died....
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Alcohol-related deaths are rising. Will new state rules help?
Monday, May 22, 2017
The reduction in underage drinking and drunken driving accidents among young people is widely viewed as one of the greatest public health achievements in the United States....
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America’s Independent Beer Distributors Kick Off Summer Beer Season
Monday, May 22, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, America’s more than 3,000 independent beer distributors are helpin...
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'Extreme alcohol consumption' at Carleton tied to secret club initiation; 13 suspended
Sunday, May 21, 2017
A hazing incident at Carleton College involving "extreme alcohol consumption" in connection with a secret club has prompted the private school to suspend 13 students, administrators announced....
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Our 9,000-Year Love Affair With Booze
Friday, May 19, 2017
If you’re a beermaker in Germany, Martin Zarnkow is a guy you want to know. Students come to his department at the Technical University of Munich because it’s one of the few places in this nation of beer drinkers to get a degree in brewing science....
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MADD voices concern over plan to limit ALE agents' arrest ability
Thursday, May 18, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has joined the chorus of concern about a provision in the North Car...
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TTB Publishes Industry Circular Explaining Changes to Criteria for Hard Cider Tax Rate
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Internal Revenue Code criteria for the "hard cider" tax rate have changed for wines removed from wine premises or customs custody on or after January 1, 2017....
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Minnesota liquor heir hopes to parlay business career into congressional bid
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
Dean Phillips, an heir to a Minnesota liquor fortune who later helped launch a successful gelato brand, said Monday he’s preparing to run for Congress as a DFLer next year against U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen....
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Internet vs booze: Brits reveal they would rather give up alcohol than go offline
Monday, May 08, 2017
Would you chop off a finger or forgo a daily wash if it meant you still had access to the internet? As being online is i...
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‘Drunk driver’ sues the bars that served him
Monday, May 08, 2017
A New Jersey man who says he drank too much tequila before crashing his motorcycle and seriously injuring his leg, is suing not one, but two bars that served him — even though cops determined he wasn’t legally drunk....
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Federal Government Introduces Cannabis Legislation
Monday, May 08, 2017
On April 13, 2017, the federal government introduced the Cannabis Act (Act), the much-anticipated legislation to legalize and regulate the use of cannabis for recreational purposes....
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Booze Snooze: Why Does Alcohol Make You Sleepy, Then Alert?
Saturday, May 06, 2017
Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages have somewhat of a split personality in how they affect people's brains. At fir...
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Study finds ‘robust evidence’ that alcohol is a very effective painkiller
Saturday, May 06, 2017
You’ve heard of people “drinking away their pain,” but a new study has scientifically proven that alcohol is actually an effective painkiller....
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United States: Serious reforms at university’s fraternities after student’s death
Monday, June 05, 2017
Pennsylvania State University has agreed to reform how it handles its fraternities and sororities after the hazing death of a student, Timothy Piazza, at a frat party, the university leaders announced last Friday....
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Universities reverse course, start selling alcohol at sporting events: MSU next?
Sunday, May 07, 2017
Binge drinking is an issue on college campuses, especially before sporting events. Some schools are looking toward selling alcohol themselves to control the problem....
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Fraternity, 18 members charged in Penn State student's death
Friday, May 05, 2017
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Eighteen Penn State fraternity brothers have been charged with crimes ranging up to involuntary mansla...
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