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Not Your Parents' Russian Vodka
Not Your Parents' Russian Vodka
Feb 25, 2008 8:15 PM CST

Not Your Parents' Russian Vodka

Premium imports, in fancy bottles, begin to arrive on US shores

(Newser) - If a shot of Georgi isn’t your style, Russian vodka makers are rushing to sell a new wave of premium bottles, the Los Angeles Times reports. Vodkas from France, Finland, and the US have gained popularity stateside over the past few years, but buyers couldn't find anything Russian other...

Cachaça Is the New Tequila, Devotees Say

Pushing Brazil's national drink as the next big buzz in booze

(Newser) - The next big buzz in the world of potent beverages may well be cachaça, the Brazilian take on rum that has its sights set on unseating tequila as the trendy shot du jour in the US. The exported version of the national drink, distilled from sugar cane, ranges from...

Marketing of Energy Drinks Under Scrutiny

Authorities wondering if beer makers are targeting kids with caffeinated booze

(Newser) - Big beer companies are facing state-led investigations into whether they're marketing caffeinated alcohol products to underage drinkers, the Wall Street Journal reports. Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing both make such beverages, but insist that "We responsibly market our products to legal drinking-age consumers," a Miller spokesman tells the Journal.

Brazil Cracks Down on Booze
Brazil Cracks Down on Booze
Feb 20, 2008 10:03 AM CST

Brazil Cracks Down on Booze

With alcohol abuse on the rise, president pushes for even more regulation

(Newser) - The president of Brazil is pushing for stricter alcohol regulations following the release of two studies showing more Brazilians are abusing alcohol and at an earlier age, the Christian Science Monitor reports. The government has already temporarily banned the sale of alcohol on federal highways, and President Luiz Inacio Lula...

Absolut Cans Bottle Ads, Sees Sales Soar

Iconic campaign dumped after high-end vodkas steal brand's thunder

(Newser) - Absolut is selling a lot more vodka now that it's dumped one of the world's best-known ad campaigns, Advertising Age reports. The Swedish brand and its arty ads featuring the iconic bottle had been a big hit since entering the US market in 1979, but sales were flat before the...

'Toxic Sperm' Linked to Child Ills
'Toxic Sperm' Linked to
Child Ills
Feb 19, 2008 2:50 AM CST

'Toxic Sperm' Linked to Child Ills

Gene material in sperm may be hurt by heavy drinking, smoking: study

(Newser) - Men who smoke or drink heavily may transmit genetic abnormalities through their damaged sperm, leading to child health complications, miscarriages or stillbirth, researchers have found. The effects of environmental toxins on paternal health—long held to be far less important than that of mothers—may play a crucial role in...

Teen Drinkers Mimic Parents
Teen Drinkers Mimic Parents
Feb 14, 2008 5:33 PM CST

Teen Drinkers Mimic Parents

Parents' habits have 'multifaceted influence' on children

(Newser) - Parents' drinking habits can influence those of their children, but perhaps not how you might think, a study suggests. While kids are apt to mimic boozing elders, more than one action speaks louder than words: The lax monitoring and harsh punishment that go hand in hand with alcohol abuse can...

Wash. Weighs Bill Ordering 'Drunk Driver' Plates

'Scarlet letter' measure divides legislators

(Newser) - Washington state is considering a measure that would require convicted drunken drivers to use fluorescent-yellow license plates for 1 year after they regain the right to drive, the Seattle Times reports. The state senator behind the bill argues that the shame factor is a "very large deterrent," and...

Rosie's View on Booze: I Quit
Rosie's View
on Booze:
I Quit
Feb 8, 2008 3:15 PM CST

Rosie's View on Booze: I Quit

O'Donnell cites health reasons, says she 'can never have just one'

(Newser) - The wagon just got a little more crowded. Rosie O'Donnell is off the sauce, in her case beer, Extra reports. The comedian/talk show host/blogger squashed rumors of alcoholism and denied that partner Kelli Carpenter asked her to quit, instead tying the move to an attempt to lose weight. "It's...

US Music Drunk on Booze and Drugs
US Music
Drunk on Booze and Drugs
Feb 7, 2008 7:27 PM CST

US Music Drunk on Booze and Drugs

Study finds lyrics filled with references, but censoring 'not feasible'

(Newser) - Turns out 2005's A-one songs aren't so AA-friendly. A study of the top 279 tunes of that year in the US found 30% of the lyrics referenced illicit substances, mostly positively, reports Reuters. The average 16-year-old racks up 2.4 listening hours a day, which funnels 30,000 alcohol- and...

Lohan Talks for First Time After Rehab

Says she spends more time alone to avoid bad influences

(Newser) - In her first interview since rehab, Lindsay Lohan called herself "a good person" who's trying to rid her life of nasty influences—but admitted she won't dis the club scene entirely, People reports. "There are friends that have been hard to hang out with because they've gone down...

Bush Opens Up About History of Addiction

Prez talks up 'higher power,' praises faith-based initiatives

(Newser) - President Bush recalled his battles with alcoholism during a visit to a faith-based social services organization today in Baltimore. "I drank too much at one time in my life," said the president, adding that his experiences showed him that people "can find inspiration from a higher power"...

'Model Prisoner' Sutherland Leaves Jail

24 star served 48 days for DUI, 'never griped'

(Newser) - Actor Kiefer Sutherland walked out of a California jail today after serving all 48 days of his sentence for DUI and violating probation, People reports. The 24 star looked "glad to be out," said a prison spokesman. Sutherland did his time in an 8-by-10 cell, spending his birthday,...

Exercise + Alcohol = Good for Heart Health

A little drinking can help a lot if you're active, European study finds

(Newser) - Moderate drinking may help you live longer, according to a new study by Danish researchers. Scientists followed 12,000 participants for 20 years and found that, regardless of how much they exercised, those who drank in moderation were about 30% less likely to develop heart disease than teetotalers. Physically active...

Dude, Mom Unloaded My Car
Dude, Mom Unloaded My Car
Jan 9, 2008 3:26 PM CST

Dude, Mom Unloaded My Car

Iowa woman very publicly sells teen's ride after finding booze

(Newser) - The "meanest mom on the planet" has unloaded her rule-breaking 19-year-old son's car in a very public Des Moines Register classified ad: "Totally uncool parents who obviously don't love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get a life...

Toasting the Holidays, the Green Way

Sales of organic spirits, beers, wines on the rise despite high prices

(Newser) - This holiday season, you can drink responsibly, at least when it comes to the environment. Organic spirits, beers, and wines are the new growth sector of the industry, as consumers are increasingly on the look-out for green alternatives, MSNBC reports. But while an organic pint may not contain chemical preservatives...

Hey, Before You Hit Your Office Holiday Party, Click Here!

Plenty of causes, few cures for hangovers

(Newser) - If the dangers of drunkenness don’t deter you from revelry this holiday season, maybe the agony of a hangover should, Newsweek reports. Some experts call the morning-after malaise “a mini-withdrawal” similar to a recovering alcoholic’s; others say it’s the work of chemicals left over from the...

Bush: 'I'm a Better Man' for Going Cold Turkey

President saw dangers of falling 'in love with alcohol'

(Newser) - After reaching out to a teenager battling drug addiction, President Bush spoke candidly of his past struggle with alcoholism, saying "I doubt I'd be standing here if I hadn't quit drinking whiskey, and beer and wine and all that." Alcohol "competes for your affection" for family and...

India Allows Female Workers Behind Bar

Court lifts 93-year-old ban on women serving alcohol

(Newser) - Women in India who want to work as bartenders are popping corks after the country's supreme court this week overturned a law banning women from serving alcohol. The decision was a major victory for both gender equity and the Institute of Bar Operations and Management, which has already reported rising...

Absinthe's Back but Thrill's Gone
Absinthe's Back but Thrill's Gone
Dec 2, 2007 5:49 AM CST

Absinthe's Back but Thrill's Gone

Hallucinogenic ingredient has all but disappeared

(Newser) - The "Green Fairy" may have led Van Gogh to cut off his ear, but don't expect newly legal absinthe to cause anyone to do the same, reports Time magazine. New federal regulations allow the anise-flavor liquor only a trace of thujone, the chemical from wormwood that supposedly causes hallucinations....

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