Practical info for the smarter drinker
Remember the good old days of Prohibition? Well, probably not, but it is a fine example of the fact that the laws regarding alcohol have a way of changing and evolving. And, depending on who you ask, sometimes those changes are for the better, and sometimes they are not. Of course, Prohibition was a federal …
“Sir, NO sir!” This will be the expected answer for inquisitive drill sergeants and chiefs in barracks (and on boats) at armed forces installations around the world as the U.S. military looks to tighten controls on alcohol consumption among the ranks. U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus kicked off a new program dubbed the 21st Century …
Red Wine and Warm Fuzzies There’s nothing quite like a glass of red wine on a cold winter day to warm you up and add a little spice to the season. The warming effect of red wine is more than just a psychological trigger brought on by the thoughts of roaring fires and romance that …
Some veteran drinkers who have faced one too many mind-melting hangovers will swear up and down that the best cure is the “hair of the dog.” The hair of the dog, or the hair of the dog that bit you, is actually a medieval phrase that refers to the once-held belief that one who is …
Hydrating With Alcohol? A lot of people like to drink alcohol, but it’s hard to imagine a time when people chose to drink alcohol over water. Throughout history, a strange blend of cultural influence and survival has resulted in this kind of reckless behavior, although perhaps with good reason. Much like the creation of fire …