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The United States Wants to Ban Boozehounds From UN Budget Meetings

Mike Adams — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:00:39 +0000

Drunken diplomats could soon be banned from attending United Nations budget negotiation meetings. That’s because earlier this week, the United States put forth a proposal asking the committee to consider prohibiting lushes and boozehounds from disrupting negotiations held by the budget assembly.

Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:18:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

Chinese Basketball Association's Dunk Contest Even Worse Than You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:50:46 +0000

If you think the NBAâ€™s slam dunk contest has lost some of its luster, then you wonâ€™t know what to make of the disaster that is the Chinese Basketball Associationâ€™s version of this event. The CBAâ€™s dunk contest, which took place this past weekend, was kind of like holding a dirty sock just out of [...]

Maker's Mark Stops Watering Down Their Bourbon, Vacation Day Requests Skyrocket

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:05:32 +0000

In an attempt to not be tortured and burned at the stake by their customer base, executives at Makerâ€™s Mark have announced that the distillery no longer plans to cut their world famous bourbon with water. Over the weekend, Makerâ€™s Mark chief operating officer Rob Samuels said that the company does not intend to follow [...]

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

Intoxicase Protects Your Phone Like a Bodyguard, Opens Your Beers Like a Servant and Counts Them Like a Nosy Girlfriend

Eric Rogell — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:00:14 +0000

Like a wingman cleverly disguised as an iPhone case, the Intoxicase always has your back. It will not only defend your phone from harm, it's also at the ready to pop open your beer (no more searching for openers or banging the bottle on the table), and will even tell you if you've had a few too many.

Dream Come True/We're About to Become Obese — Introducing Alcoholic Root Beer

Donald Deane — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:39 +0000

Since high-quality, legit Root Beer is made through a fermentation process almost identical to the one used to brew regular beer, we've always been a little miffed that it doesn't actually contain any alcohol. Our booze motto is: "if it could, it should," even though we've found exceptions -- "Gin Milk" turned out to be pretty disgusting, who knew? Thanks to Sprecher Brew though, all of that is about to change.

New App Lets You Gaze 10 Years Into Your Boozy Future

Donald Deane — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:40:16 +0000

If the threat of blackouts and liver failure isn't enough to turn you into a teetotaler, then this new photo app, which simulates the physical effects of alcohol abuse over a period of 10 years, just might.

Booze It Up This Holiday Season With The Whisky Advent Calendar

Mike Moody — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:35:22 +0000

Well this is better than a candy of the day Advent Calendar! Weâ€™ve found the perfect gift for the classy boozehound in your life â€“ The Whisky Advent Calendar. This lovely package is offers 24 tiny whisky samples behind each door. And hereâ€™s the best part: you never know what kind of whisky youâ€™re gonna [...]

Have Another! Researchers Say Booze Helps Creativity at Work

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:40:12 +0000

For time eternal, musicians, writers and artists have had a special relationship with booze. Alcoholism does have a genetic component, but new research indicates something else may be responsible for the drunken antics of your favorite rock stars: knocking back a few makes people more creative.

Hey, Ladies — Booze May Actually Be Good for Your Bones

Mike Adams — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:45:21 +0000

While alcohol has been known to stretch the waistlines of men all over the world, a new study suggests that tying one on might actually be beneficial for women. Grab a cold one because here comes the science. Researchers at Oregon State University say that women who enjoy an average of one to two alcoholic [...]

Wisconsin Wants People To Have Booze With Their Breakfast Cheese

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:29:41 +0000

Consider this the legalization of “kegs and eggs.” The Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill that would allow beer and liquor sales to begin at 6 a.m. The current law prohibits the sale of liquor before 8 a.m.