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PODCAST: ACC Network news, alcohol at Doak and list season – WCTV

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By WCTV Eyewitness Sports &nbsp|&nbsp Posted: Thu 10:07 AM, Aug 15, 2019 By: WCTV Eyewitness Sports August 15, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Web and sports producer Fletcher Keel and sports reporter Ryan Kelly talk about the recent news regarding more outlets picking up the ACC Network, alcohol sales coming to Doak Campbell Stadium and dissect and critique college football related rankings list from around the internet. Listen to the full episode of Thursday morning’s Opening Drive podcast below.

Four-year-old Vernon boy dies in alcohol-involved crash – WMBB – mypanhandle.com

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Police arrest alleged moonshine maker after determining alcohol-producing still caused Brampton house explosion – Toronto Star

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Peel police have arrested a man allegedly making moonshine in the basement after determining that an alcohol-producing still was the cause of a house explosion in Brampton this week . Emergency crews responded to a call for an explosion at a home on Herdwick St. near Humberwest Pkwy. and Cottrelle Blvd. around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. They found a 1-year-old child with second-degree burns, as well as one woman and two men with minor burns and smoke inhalation. All four were taken to hospital and kept overnight as a precaution. According to a Thursday release, the 21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau and Ontario Fire Marshal searched the house and determined the explosion was caused by a moonshine still in the basement. Police initially reported the child’s age as 5, but later corrected it. A 57-year-old Brampton man was arrested Wednesday and charged with arson by negligence. He was released on a promise to appear and will appear Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later ...

A “non-alcoholic spirit” just sold to one of the world’s largest booze companies – The Takeout

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Seedlip spirits on display during the Great British Film Reception in LA in 2018. Photo: Kevork Djansezian (Getty Images) We know low- and no-alcohol drinks have been gaining traction for a while now. The phenomenon has even introduced a new vocabulary— mocktails , Dryuary , sober curious —to our bar lexicon. Now file a new entry in that teetotaling dictionary: “Non-alcoholic spirits.” The progenitor of that category, U.K.-based Seedlip , calls itself “the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits brand.” And it’s priced just like its boozy brethren, at $36 for a 23-ounce bottle. Founded in 2015, the company has made an international splash with its three products—citrusy Grove 42, cardamom-forward Spice 94, and botanical Garden 104—which are sold in 7,500 bars and restaurants around the world. That includes, according to a press release , 300 Michelin-starred restaurants. Its tagline: “What to drink when you’re not drinking.” And now, it’s been scooped up by multination...

Grand Island principal’s blood alcohol content twice legal limit, had son in car, police say – Lincoln Journal Star

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Alberta government moving ahead with panel to scrutinize minimum wage for alcohol servers – Calgary Herald

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Pouring a glass of beer in Melrose on 17 ave s.w. in Calgary, Alberta, on February 2, 2012. MIKE DREW/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY MIKE DREW / SunMedia A panel to examine Alberta’s minimum wage and whether alcohol servers should be paid less will be announced Thursday. Labour Minister Jason Copping is set to announce the panel — including who’s on it and the timeline of their work — in Calgary Thursday afternoon, alongside University of Alberta economist Joseph Marchand. The move stems from the UCP’s election platform, in which it promised to appoint a minimum wage expert panel. The panel’s mandate will be two-fold, if it sticks to the election pledge. First, it will analyze and publish all available economic data on increasing Alberta’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Second, it will figure out whether hospitality workers who serve alcohol should be paid less, as is the case in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia....

Beer yoga, wine hikes and more mix working out with alcohol – Los Angeles Times

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After unrolling our yoga mats beneath massive crystal chandeliers in a space adjacent to the dining room of the Federal bar in downtown Long Beach, we were directed to select two types of locally brewed craft beers from a curated menu. Then, pint glasses in hand we took our places on our mats and waited for class to begin. No sipping, though, before the first asana . Beer yoga, it’s a thing. So are wine hikes in Malibu, and an Indian Wells Spa that hosts a slate of alcohol-fueled workouts, including Vino and Vinyasa (that’s wine yoga), Tan (the sanskrit word for stretching) and Tequila and Scotch and Stretching (that’s self-explanatory). Elsewhere, there are brunch runs, IPA 10Ks and even wine marathons (in France). Sure, folks have been pairing beer with bowling, skiing with schnapps and golfing with G&Ts for generations, but the latest iteration of happy hour fitness feels like the bar has been raised, quite literally, on working out. “It doesn’t surprise me that these ...

Brad Pitt’s Friends Worried He’s Relapsed On Alcohol? – Gossip Cop

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(Getty Images) Brad Pitt ’s friends are not worried that he’s relapsed on alcohol, despite a made-up tabloid report. Gossip Cop can correct the bogus story. There’s simply no truth to it. The movie star got sober shortly after his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie, but according to the National Enquirer , some of the actor’s pals fear he’s drinking again. The magazine contends that Pitt “raised eyebrows” at the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood last month when he was spotted holding a cocktail at the after-party. The outlet includes a photo of the actor with a glass in his hand, but there’s zero indication it was filled with booze. Still, an alleged insider is quoted as saying, “Things are going so great in Brad’s personal and professional life and the worry is he might feel like he could bend the rules a bit. But that’s a slippery slope. One drink – and he could be back to a full-blown drinking problem.” The supposed source goes on to say that Pitt is often at parties w...

United Airlines tightens alcohol rules after flight crew’s arrests – New York Post

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August 14, 2019 | 10:41am | Updated August 14, 2019 | 11:10am United Airlines has strengthened its alcohol policy for pilots — a week after two of them were arrested for allegedly being under the influence before a flight from Scotland to Newark. The airline now requires that pilots refrain from drinking alcohol at least 12 hours before reporting for duty — up from the eight hours mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration, USA Today reported . The FAA’s rule on a pilot’s blood-alcohol content before entering the cockpit — 0.04 percent — has not changed under the airline’s new policy, which went into effect Saturday. Pilots were notified of the policy change in a bulletin from Henry Canada, the manager of flight operations, according to the news outlet. “It is essential that pilots understand that minimal compliance of United’s policy does not assure compliance with DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) or individual state standa...

North Platte liquor store fails alcohol inspection – knopnews2

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By News 2 &nbsp|&nbsp Posted: Wed 10:04 AM, Aug 14, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – During the evening hours of Friday, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) conducted alcohol inspections in Lincoln County. In total, ten businesses were inspected, and one failed. NSP said Big Red Liquor at the Barn checked a minor’s ID but sold alcohol to them anyway. Big Red Liquor at the Barn was referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The clerks were cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.

Finally, a Nonalcoholic Beer That Tastes Like, Well, Beer – Bloomberg

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Tennessee drops medical marijuana stock, but invests millions in alcohol and tobacco – MuckRock

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August 14, 2019 SEC filings show the state’s retirement system owns $72 million in shares of Philip Morris USA’s parent company Tennessee officials were surprised to learn that its state retirement system owned over 7,000 shares of stock in a real estate investment trust that provides capital for the medical marijuana industry. So state Treasurer David Lillard ordered the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System to sell its stock in Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYSE: IIPR). “There are policy implications to this,” Lillard told the Chattanooga Times Free Press . Marijuana is not legal in Tennessee, not even for medical use. Tennessee, however, remains invested in other substances that, while legal, have major health policy implications. A review of the state pension fund’s most recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows the state is heavily invested in tobacco. It owns $72 million worth of stock in Altria, the parent company of Ph...

Struggling With Drug or Alcohol Abuse – Atlanta Jewish Times

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Drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses continues to be a problem after many decades. As a member of several different student groups, I have many memories that I’m not super proud of. The college years are meant to enhance a person’s life skills so they can move toward fulfilling their career and life goals. For many, it’s the first time in their life that they have complete control over their time and schedule. This is the time that life skills become extremely valuable. With the combination of academics, social and life pressures, and the overall stress of being in college, some students turn to alcohol and drugs not just for partying, but for coping. If things spiral out of control, students may lose sight of their hopes and dreams. College is a time where many individuals start developing issues that could lead to long-term problems. As parents, family and friends, we must understand and pay attention to the patterns and behaviors of students. So how can you tell if a st...

Police: Driver in fatal crash had twice legal alcohol limit – Twin Falls Times-News

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No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails – The Washington Post

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No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails   The Washington Post A new era of moderation seems to be upon us, with people — especially you healthy, clean-living millennial types — drinking less overall and having lighter …

‘RHOC’ Matt Kirschenheiter’s Attorney Accuses Gina Of Alcohol Abuse In Court – Radar Online

‘RHOC’ Matt Kirschenheiter’s Attorney Accuses Gina Of Alcohol Abuse In Court   Radar Online The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter and her estranged husband Matt battled over domestic violence claims and custody issues in …

West Covina inches closer to allowing alcohol sales at gas stations – The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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West Covina is one step closer to allowing beer and wine sales at gas station convenience stores in the city. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to send a proposed municipal code amendment to the City Council that, if approved, would lift a decades-old prohibition on alcohol sales at “service stations.” Commissioners Don Holtz and Sheena Heng voted against moving the code amendment forward. West Covina’s planning staff isn’t certain when the law was added — it appears in the current municipal code adopted in 1977 — but the fact that no existing gas stations have been grandfathered into selling alcohol “is also a clue that it has been in place a long time,” Planning Director Jeff Anderson said. This is the fourth time in a little more than a decade that city leaders have considered lifting the ban, with unsuccessful efforts in 2008, 2010 and 2016. Commission Chairman Herb Redholtz said he voted to move the code amendment forward to the City Council because it made the b...

Drugs, alcohol allegedly led to rollover crash | News – Tillamook Headlight-Herald

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Vanderbilt to begin alcohol sales at home football games – WZTV

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Vanderbilt to begin alcohol sales at home football games   WZTV NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt plans to conduct alcohol sales for home football games this season. Athletic director Malcolm Turner announced the new …

Philippines ‘Iron Lady’ Leads Push for Fair Alcohol Taxes – Bloomberg

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Do you drink alcohol? Are you stressed? UT Health researchers want to study you. – Houston Chronicle

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Researchers at the University of Texas Science Health Center of Houston think there could be a link between alcohol use and stress and anxiety disorders. Regular alcohol use, along with drug use, is known to alter the body’s stress response system and cause inflammation, which prompts users to crave more, according to Jin Yoon, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at McGovern Medical School. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Faking a smile at work may lead to heavier drinking, study says The medication Pioglitazone is used to regulate blood sugar for diabetics and could “alter motivation to use alcohol by targeting the brain’s response system,” according to a news release from UTHealth. Researchers want participants between the ages of 21 and 40 with no medical conditions who experience stress and anxiety and regularly drink alcohol. The drug is commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes by helping restore the body’s response to insulin, the release ...

Many People Don’t Know the Dangers of Alcohol – Voice of America

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Alcoholic products – whether beer, wine or spirits – are sold almost everywhere around the world. Drinking alcohol is a part of daily life and considered socially acceptable in many, if not most, cultures. However, some health experts warn that alcohol is a poison and can be bad for you. In 2018, the World Health Organization reported that alcohol kills about 3 million people worldwide each year . And The U.S. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has called alcohol “the most regularly used addictive substance.” In 2016, people in the United States alone spent more than $220 billion on alcohol. That number comes from alcohol.org , a website operated by Recovery Brands. It is part of American Addiction Centers, which provides addiction treatment services. A woman pours alcohol from the bottle into her mouth, 2015. (File Photo) The makers of alcoholic drinks spend billions of dollars a ...