Nonalcoholic Father's Day Gifts for Dads Who Like a Drink
Dad may like the occasional drink, but that doesn't mean you have to get him liquor for Father's Day. Instead, consider some accessories to maximize his tippling pleasure.
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Alcoholic Spirits: Halloween Puts the Boos! in Booze Sales
Halloween, the holiday of "boos" and spooky spirits, is also one of the most popular for booze and tasty spirits: The period around Halloween is the second only to the Super Bowl for alcohol sales in the U.S.
Binge Drinking Is Taking a Heavy Toll on Health Worldwide
A new World Health Organization report finds excessive alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths annually. That's more than those caused by HIV/AIDS, violence or tuberculosis. The study notes that alcohol is a far bigger danger than illegal drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin.
Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Go Green: Recycler Turns Them Into Ethanol
Could caffeinated alcoholic drinks, which the FDA deemed unsafe for human consumption in November, turn out to be good for cars? A Virginia-based ethanol recycler, MXI Environmental Services, is turning those soon-to-be-banned beverages into fuel.
People@Work: Hard Times Haven't Made Workers Any Smarter
If the recession and subsequent high employment proves anything, it's this: The scarcity of jobs hasn't made workers any smarter. Just-fired CNN anchor Rick Sanchez is a good example. Unfortunately, he's hardly the only one.
Does Drinking During College Lead to Lower Grades?
A trio of economists seeks the answer to a question most of us have known for a long time: Will getting drunk a lot while you're in college impact your academic performance?
Alcohol and College: How Much Money Are Students Really Drinking?
The average college student spends $500 per year on alcohol, says Rachel Barrington of the University of Wisconsin. With the average student taking five years to graduate and borrowing about $23,000, that means that more than 10% of all college loans go to finance alcohol consumption.
To Your Health: Alcohol May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis
Need an excuse to raise a glass? A new study finds that alcohol may reduce both the severity of rheumatoid arthritis and the risk of getting it in the first place. But don't overdo it: more research is needed, and excessive drinking can do more harm than good.
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