Enjoying their stay at the Ames Nov 20, 2009
Kerry was released on $5,000 bail at about 5:30 a.m. The LAPD won't confirm Kerry's blood alcohol content at the time of her arrest, but gossip website reported yesterday that it was ... 06 blood alcohol content, an LAPD spokesman said, "In theory they shouldn't be, but I can't confirm what hers was." The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said yesterday afternoon that it was unclear when Kerry would appear in court, as charges had not yet been filed. (Boston Globe)
Fan recalls Palace brawl, plus Artest apology Nov 20, 2009
"Green was convicted of misdemeanor assault -- he punched Artest when the player stormed into the crowd at Detroit's Palace of Auburn Hills -- and sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years' probation. He also was ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and anger management counseling, and was banished for life from Detroit's home games. ESPN 1000, Chicago Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest joined "The Waddle Show" to discuss his L.A. experience as well as trying to get together with his... (ESPN -- Basketball)
The Young Pro Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ski area denied liquor license Nov 20, 2009
We think it will add value to our ski area, he said, adding that Red Lodge, Jackson, and most ski areas sell alcoholic beverages ... I dont think alcohol and a ski area blend together well ... Ive been skiing all my life and I dont ever remember a place that was not offering alcohol, Reber said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Pub assaults: alcohol restrictions for Ivy and Establishment Nov 20, 2009
Popular Sydney bars Ivy and Establishment are among 66 venues facing new restrictions because of alcohol-related violence, the NSW Government says. The restrictions, based on the number of assaults at a pub or club each year, require venues to reduce intoxication, increase patron safety and help prevent alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour ... These restrictions include a 2am lock-out, no serving of alcohol in glass or breakable containers after midnight and no serving of alcohol... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Italian TV bins reality shows Nov 20, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 10:18 GMT 11:18 UK. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Walking in my shoes Nov 20, 2009
missmel wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM:" A Scorpian is a yummy yummy drink sold in Tucson that contains unholy amounts of alcohol, particularly rum.Perhaps that is what Mr. Valdez meant by pointing out that the Hedgehog loves Scorpians...makes sense to me!Scorpians may attract buzzards, but mostly they attract college students, rowdy bachleorettea and stressed out bankers. Scorpians really do make sense in this comparison! Streesed out mayors should have a Scorpian once in a while. It is good for... (Nogales International, AZ)
Should you feel guilty? Nov 20, 2009
kehlela wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM:" It is very unfortunate that there are homeless people at all. Those that we see are commonly dealing with addiction. The signs they dangle in front of us are just a ruse for drug or alcohol money. There are resources available for these folks and the majority of them just balk at it. I choose to stare right at them and sneer when they approach me. I refuse to give them a hand out. They are the vagrants of society that are responsible for the high crime... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wine & beer measure on tap Nov 20, 2009
A Denver attorney has filed a ballot initiative that would allow Colorado grocery and convenience stores to sell full-strength beer and wine, reigniting a two-year-old debate over who should be able to pedal different types of alcohol in the state ... Grocery and convenience stores now can sell reduced-strength beer and can not sell wine, meaning that most of alcohol sales in Colorado are done by liquor stores ... The proposal also requires at least 20 percent of space allotted for alcohol in... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Cocktails From Behind The Iron Curtain Nov 20, 2009
Before the end of the communist era, the majority of alcohol consumed in Eastern Europe was made in government-owned distilleries, and its distribution was strictly controlled. Although the quality was acceptable, there were few brands and little pleasure to be associated with drinking other than that of an escape from the drudgery of daily life. (Fox News)
10 percent of video poker players produce 53 percent of money lost Nov 20, 2009
Kirk Zero wrote on Nov 17, 2009 7:39 PM:" What other freedoms can we take away to protect people from themselves? Alcohol, tobacco, the democratic party, etc. ". Kevin wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM:" The state is being inventive as far as revenue goes, video poker and other lottery games create a lot of revenue, both for the state and for the retailers of the games. They also get a large amount of money from other sources too; Gas pumps, alcohol and tobacco taxes, licensing fees, auto... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Heathrow crash passengers sue Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Heathrow crash passengers to sue. Page last updated at 13:17 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Arriba! Mexican restaurant to open this spring Nov 20, 2009
My one concern is the people coming out of the restaurant who have consumed alcohol and may not be paying attention coming out of the parking lot. Anderson said that this specific intersection was already an unsafe one, as last December a 73-year-old woman was struck by a truck and killed in the cross walk next to this intersection. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Nicole Richie treated in hospital Nov 20, 2009
In 2007, Richie served 82 minutes of a four-day jail sentence for driving under the influence of alcohol ... Alcohol 'protects men's hearts. (BBC News -- Americas)
Novel Connector Uses Magnets for Leak-Free Microfluidic Devices Nov 20, 2009
A solution of lipids suspended in isopropyl alcohol is pumped at a high rate into a microchannel through one inlet and hit with a buffer solution pumped in through four other ports. The convection and diffusion that occurs as the liquid streams mix produces liposomes that exit the microfluidic device through an outlet port. (Science Daily)
Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria Nov 20, 2009
Microbiologists tested 14 hand-hygiene agents -- everything from soap and alcohol rubs to plain old tap water -- against hardy bacteria and viruses. . (Science Daily)
Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease Nov 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Long-time moderate alcohol consumption may lower the risk of heart disease, a new study revealed ... The type of alcohol -- beer, wine or spirits -- made no difference, said the study conducted by researchers at the Public Health Department of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, in San Sebastian ... But the study said that for men, there was a point at which the coronary benefits of alcohol declined, and risk began to rise again. (Xinhuanet, China)
Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production (57) Nov 20, 2009
Next, the material enters a distillation system that separates components into a distilled product and 185-190 proof alcohol. The alcohol is then dried to 200 proof alcohol for use as ethanol. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Poor lifestyles, cause of high rate of diabetes Nov 20, 2009
Speaking at a programme to commemorate World Diabetes Day which fell on November 14, Dr Kertesz said most Ghanaians had now become addicted to poor dietary practices, such as excessive intake of fat, sugar, alcohol and tobacco, eating very little or no vegetables and not exercising. He said the substitution of ancient rural practices, such as brisk walking for urban lifestyles and ways of feeding, also accounted for the rise in diabetes from 25,000 in 2002 to 113,000 in 2007 of all Out Patients... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism ... Alcohol, alcohol, everywhere ... Do you know what kind of liquor or alcohol your teenager drinks. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Grease is the word Nov 20, 2009
Thats because Grease offers around 50 varieties of American craft beers by the bottle, posting info on the varieties alcohol content, state of origin on a big blackboard. If you know your preference, you wont have a hard time finding a beer (generally priced from $4 to $7) that matches your taste, be it a very hoppy pale ale or a creamy stout. (The Palm Beach Post)
Commentary: Are MMA fights safe and good for Cameron? Nov 20, 2009
Anytime alcohol is being served there is a chance that someone might make a bad decision. Whether at the city s Fourth of July Celebration, local rodeo events or 365 days a year at area bars and restaurants, sometimes people make bad decisions and law enforcement are called to handle it. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 20, 2009
Alcohol 'protects men's hearts. Enzyme clue' to breast tumours. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
Ambien and Sleepwalking Risk Nov 20, 2009
The label strongly cautions patients not to use alcohol while taking the drug. Sleep specialists recommend patients seeking treatment for sleep problems discuss concerns with a physician and consider non-drug treatments first. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Gets council OK Nov 20, 2009
The name will change, slightly, but if all goes according to plan and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control doesn't find any obstacles in a background check of Christian Chotowski, Plaza Liquors will be reborn sometime in the next 60 days or so. The long-time liquor store lost its license last year after an ABC sting in which an underage decoy was sold alcohol by a poor-sighted clerk who allegedly misread the date on the youth's ID. Wednesday night, the Sonoma City Council... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sonoma School Gardens fundraiser Nov 20, 2009
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack has a basic brunch buffet on Sundays ( 12 adults, 6 kids) and a bloody Mary buffet where they pour the alcohol and you add the stuff ( 7 to 10). This Sunday features a Record Swap in the back room. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Homeless man inhabits Qns. park Nov 20, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Homeless man inhabits Qns. Friday November 20, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Taco Festival this Friday Nov 20, 2009
No alcohol will be sold at the event. "We just want to celebrate the culinary traditions of Mexico," Sabori said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Bringing out the big guns Nov 20, 2009
The unit has computer systems onboard and has the capability to conduct alcohol testing on-site. External video cameras also record field sobriety tests, and the evidence they collect can be used in court. (L Observateur, LA)
The book for all seasons Nov 19, 2009
When exchanging insurance information, I discovered he had only a temporary driving permit because alcohol use had cost him his driver s license ... Since I had publications with me intended to help people break free from alcohol, I knew this was no accident and told him to stop apologizing. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Economic slump no excuse to erode rights-Amnesty Nov 19, 2009
Khan said a government intervention in the outback Northern Territory, aimed at protecting women and children from alcohol fuelled violence, had meant 45,000 Aborigines were now subject to state-sponsored racial discrimination. She described living conditions in some communities as "very grim" and said the government must reinstate racial discrimination laws. (AlertNet)
The Original Margarita Nov 19, 2009
Her favorite alcohol was tequila, so she decided to mix up a cocktail using it and another favorite of hers, Cointreau. After several unsuccessful attempts, she decided to put the two together with some fresh lime juice. (Suite101.com)
Cutting Back On Tips? How Not To Look Cheap Nov 19, 2009
Alcohol isn't allowed either, even if it's worth less than $20. Teachers generally can't accept cash either. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Republic of Marshall Islands -- 2009 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission Nov 19, 2009
(3) replacing the existing import duties and local government taxes on alcohol, tobacco, motor vehicles and fuel with similar excises, which would make them acceptable revenue sources for regional trade agreements. (4) modifying the wages and salaries tax by broadening the tax base to include items which are currently exempt, modifying and expanding the current tax-free threshold so that it is available to all taxpayers, and introducing a higher tax rate for high income earners. (IMF News)
Ski area denied liquor license Nov 19, 2009
We think it will add value to our ski area, he said, adding that Red Lodge, Jackson, and most ski areas sell alcoholic beverages ... I dont think alcohol and a ski area blend together well ... Ive been skiing all my life and I dont ever remember a place that was not offering alcohol, Reber said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Walking in my shoes Nov 19, 2009
missmel wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM:" A Scorpian is a yummy yummy drink sold in Tucson that contains unholy amounts of alcohol, particularly rum.Perhaps that is what Mr. Valdez meant by pointing out that the Hedgehog loves Scorpians...makes sense to me!Scorpians may attract buzzards, but mostly they attract college students, rowdy bachleorettea and stressed out bankers. Scorpians really do make sense in this comparison! Streesed out mayors should have a Scorpian once in a while. It is good for... (Nogales International, AZ)
NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect game day experience Nov 19, 2009
To try to crack down on binge drinking by fans, the NFL has suggested all 32 teams limit the serving sizes and number of alcoholic drinks sold to fans this season to no more than two 20-ounce beers, two 6-ounce wines or two 1 ... If the NFL and its teams are so worried about drunken fans, they should drop alcohol sales and sponsorships, he said before the Jets' game Sunday against the ... Besides the tailgating limit, the league office's recommendations this summer included restricting the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Should you feel guilty? Nov 19, 2009
kehlela wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM:" It is very unfortunate that there are homeless people at all. Those that we see are commonly dealing with addiction. The signs they dangle in front of us are just a ruse for drug or alcohol money. There are resources available for these folks and the majority of them just balk at it. I choose to stare right at them and sneer when they approach me. I refuse to give them a hand out. They are the vagrants of society that are responsible for the high crime... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ambien and Sleepwalking Risk Nov 19, 2009
The label strongly cautions patients not to use alcohol while taking the drug. Sleep specialists recommend patients seeking treatment for sleep problems discuss concerns with a physician and consider non-drug treatments first. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Italian TV bins reality shows Nov 19, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 10:18 GMT 11:18 UK. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
How to Drink Without Gaining Weight Nov 19, 2009
A happy hour beer sounds like a good idea at first -- but it is estimated that alcohol slows down a persons ability to burn fat by up to 36 percent ... We already know that drinking too much alcohol is detrimental to your health and your waistline, and many dietitians and personal trainers would suggest cutting it out of your diet completely while doing any weight-loss program ... It must be noted that drinking alcohol is not the only factor that makes your waistline expand, but every extra sip... (Fox News)
Home not sweet to some Nov 19, 2009
Suffering fans of the Cleveland Indians or Chicago Cubs have little, other than legitimate in-game access to alcohol, on fans of the four ACC schools in the state of North Carolina. The bottom four teams over the course of the decade are Duke (12-47), UNC (33-30), Wake Forest (34-29) and N.C. State (39-28). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hi Neighbor: Don't kiss your cat Nov 19, 2009
Are we not being warned about smoking causing cancer, drinking alcohol causing liver disease, fatty foods causing heart conditions, sugars making us diabetic--on and on. Very few of us have not lost a loved one, friend, neighbor or acquaintance to one of the other deadly diseases. (Kalona News, IA)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Excessive alcohol consumption disrupts the 'REM' (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of deep sleep to ruin a night's rest, according to the UK Department of Health. Dehydration, and more frequent toilet trips, can also prevent sufficient sleep. (CNN -- International)
Big fat lies Nov 19, 2009
But as alcohol cannot be stored in the body, and is never directly converted to fat, any fattening effect of alcohol is dependent on other factors, particularly accompanying energy intake. So the often-quoted ''beer belly'' is really more of a ''beer plus food and drink'' belly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Omar Long Guilty Of Manslaughter Nov 19, 2009
Officers said Long reeked of alcohol when police arrived at his house. Omar Long and Arianna. (News4Jax.com, FL)
The Young Pro Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Commentary: Are MMA fights safe and good for Cameron? Nov 19, 2009
Anytime alcohol is being served there is a chance that someone might make a bad decision. Whether at the city s Fourth of July Celebration, local rodeo events or 365 days a year at area bars and restaurants, sometimes people make bad decisions and law enforcement are called to handle it. (Cameron Observer, MO)
New owners reopen Tampico landmark restaurant Nov 19, 2009
We want it to be a family restaurant where no alcohol will be served,; he said. It won;t be a high end restaurant, but we will have finer dining in the evening after 5 p.m. We will put tablecloths on and have cloth napkins in the evenings. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
10 percent of video poker players produce 53 percent of money lost Nov 19, 2009
Kirk Zero wrote on Nov 17, 2009 7:39 PM:" What other freedoms can we take away to protect people from themselves? Alcohol, tobacco, the democratic party, etc. ". Kevin wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM:" The state is being inventive as far as revenue goes, video poker and other lottery games create a lot of revenue, both for the state and for the retailers of the games. They also get a large amount of money from other sources too; Gas pumps, alcohol and tobacco taxes, licensing fees, auto... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Best hotel executive lounges Nov 19, 2009
"I have not put my nose outside the door for three days, says French businessman Patrick Benoist, cocooned with his laptop, vin rouge and camembert at a window table of what could be a glamorous Parisian lounge bar. The Horizon Club in the Shangri-La hotel in Kuala Lumpur is a hotel version of something like the famously chilled Buddha Bar in Paris's 8th arrondissement, with white marble floors and ebony walls, plum velvet lounges and cream padded chairs, quartzite bars and plasma screens.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Smokers More Likely To Suffer Seizures Nov 19, 2009
Alcohol, Caffeine Don't Appear To Raise Risk ... People who smoke are more likely to have seizures than those who don't, while caffeine and alcohol do not increase the chances, according to a new study. (KIRO TV, WA)
They restrict tobacco but loosen up on pot? Nov 19, 2009
A drug is a drug is a drug wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:47 PM:" Marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, opium.... Mankind has been using various intoxicants since...well, the beginning of time! Personally, I don't belive in smoking anything, and I rarely drink. I value my overall health and wellbeing, and I really don't enjoy partying. I can totally see the medicinal argument, though. And if it's going to be around anyway, why don't the "good" guys make some money off it instead of the "bad" guys? What a... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Northeastern Crime Log Nov 19, 2009
Officers responded and saw alcohol and several empty beer bottles in the room. Three 19-year-old residents were present and will be reported to OSCCR.. (Northeastern News, MA)
ASM recommends Woulf for voting member on ALRC Nov 19, 2009
The Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted Wednesday to recommend Mark Woulf to fill the position of a citizen-voting member on the Alcohol License Review Committee. Woulf is currently the non-voting student technical advisor on the ALRC, but if he is appointed will be able to have voting rights on the committee. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Nov 19, 2009
Alcohol is central to human history, argues Patrick McGovern in Uncorking the past: The quest for wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages. Most read. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Thefts & Mischief Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 17, 10:20 p.m., four minors were cited with drinking alcohol in student housing at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Ave.. Nov. 18, 2:27 a.m., a family dispute was reported in the 1000 block of South Eighth Street. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cadbury union bosses meet Kraft Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 08:39 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. Cadbury produces some of the UK's best-known chocolate bars. (BBC News -- Business)
Smoking down, eating up Nov 19, 2009
The primary drivers of poor health and high health care costs are behaviors tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption that are largely preventable, said Robert J. Gould, president and CEO of Partnership for Prevention. Without addressing these underlying causes of poor health, we will never be able to do more than provide temporary solutions to the difficult problems facing our health system and the nation s health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Tax rate hike not in Augusta budget proposal Nov 18, 2009
The Augusta Commission voted 9-0, with J.R. Hatney abstaining, to revoke the Sunday alcohol sales licenses for The Original Tavern and Allie Katz Bar & Grill -- two of the four bars granted seven-day sales on a probationary basis while they tried to get their food sales up to 50 percent, as a state law requires. Over six months, The Original Tavern's food sales averaged 30. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The book for all seasons Nov 18, 2009
When exchanging insurance information, I discovered he had only a temporary driving permit because alcohol use had cost him his driver s license ... Since I had publications with me intended to help people break free from alcohol, I knew this was no accident and told him to stop apologizing. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage Nov 18, 2009
A new study in today's edition of the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence shows that teens that use marijuana. . (Science Daily)
CPAs recommend long-term budget fixes Nov 18, 2009
In seeking ways to bring in more tax revenue, first consider sin taxes on tobacco, alcohol, high-fat foods and sugary beverages. Consider cutting allocations for local governments in light of the revenue they re set to receive through the passage of Issue 3, the proposal that paves the way for four casinos in Ohio. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Chicago School Board Chief's Death: Was It Really Suicide? Nov 18, 2009
" Police said a gun was found underneath Scott's body. Officials at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were trying to trace it. Police also said there are several security cameras in the area, attached to buildings across the river from where Scott died. Detectives hope at least one of those cameras captured evidence to explain exactly what happened. Jones said medical examiners used photographs from the scene to help them make their ruling. "There is nothing on our... (The Drudge Report)
Bringing out the big guns Nov 18, 2009
The unit has computer systems onboard and has the capability to conduct alcohol testing on-site. External video cameras also record field sobriety tests, and the evidence they collect can be used in court. (L Observateur, LA)
