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Grim Economy Impacted 2009 Beverage Alcohol Sales and ... - PR-USA.net

According to the Beverage Information Group's recently released Handbook Advance 2010, the bleak economy influenced the success of each segment of the beverage alcohol business in 2009. Distilled spirits and wine experienced positive results, albeit ...

Winemakers putting on rose-tinted glasses - Daily Yomiuri On-Line

is distributing a menu of foods that go well with rose wine in an effort to boost sales of its lineup of the beverage. Rose wine is usually produced by combining aspects of the methods for making red and white wine. Its refreshing taste and strong ...

Pairing Music & Drink with Wine Expert Josh Kaplan - Huffingtonpost.com

Josh Kaplan is someone who has seriously influenced my interest and education in wine. We both worked at mk the restaurant many years ago; he, as their beverage manager and sommelier and me, as their publicist. I used to eat and entertain there quite ...

No beer, wine sales at Morrilton Walmart, board rules - Arkansas News Bureau

LITTLE ROCK — Walmart cannot sell beer and wine at a Supercenter in Morrilton, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ruled today. In a unanimous vote, the board upheld a Nov. 20 ruling by ABC Director Michael Langley that denied Walmart’s ...

Words on wine through time - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Wine may well be a simple beverage that dates back to biblical times, maybe earlier, but it is also a romantic topic that has elicited a lot of lyrical writing about it over the centuries. Numerous books have been written to quote those who have ...

National Wine inks merger deal with Dallas wholesaler - Ibj.com

Indianapolis-based National Wine & Spirits Inc. is joining forces with an out-of-state wholesale beverage distributor, presumably to better compete against a rival that won a bitter battle to sell liquor in Indiana. National announced Wednesday ...

Black Art Beverage Announces First Beer Shipments to ... - Earthtimes

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- 03/18/10 -- Black Art Beverage Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BLVI) announced today that it has shipped its first beer products for distribution in Louisiana. International Wine & Spirits of Louisiana, Inc. ( intwine@bellsouth.net ) has ...

A tale of maggots, apples and wine - Napa Valley Register

Mary has plans for a new beverage that will finally consolidate her two passions – Elke Apple Wine.

Bangalore is now India’s wine capital - Daily Pioneer

After the country’s first-ever explicit wine policy announced by the BS Yeddyurappa-led BJP Government in Karnataka just 10 months ago allowing sale of the beverage in malls and supermarts, Bangalore has become one of the hottest travel ...

Walgreens wants to sell alcohol, wine in order to ... - Tribune-Star

... stores have been without alcoholic beverages for more than a decade, but the company is placing beer and wine back on its shelves amid competition with CVS Caremark Corp. The Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Monday approved pharmacy ...

Resolved Question: What alcoholic beverages are the color red/dark red besides wine?

Open Question: Any ideas? I want to get head start on this. It is for my government class! Im in Alpha!?

Atlantis The Nation: · General information:o Recently discovered o Located in the pacific ocean, between Australia and South Americao Consists of five very large islands: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omegao Each province is approximately the size of several U.S. states combined.o Settlement and migration of the islands/provinces occurred from all over the earth, except for Omega o Each island has its own separate culture, value system, socioeconomic qualities, industry and ambianceo Each island is at a different stage of development o All islands have a similar history with the exception of Omega, which is fundamentally uniqueo National population: 85,578,000o Area (square miles): 992,700 · Governmento Became a nation in 1997 by UN resolution of the General Assemblyo The UN provided a minimal government structure, but was designed to not want continuing responsibilitieso Problems beginning to look like colonialismo Division of authority and responsibility between central and local governments not settled. o Decisions among individual provinces are being made without consideration of the impact on the central government.o Central government does not have the power to prevent secessiono Central government does not have any power at all. The Provinces: an at-a-glance overview Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Omega Population · 21,321,000 · 21,149,000 · 17,399,000 · 15,213,000 · 10,496,000 Patterns of development · Post-industrial · Advanced, high technology · Agricultural · Mining and forestry · Underdeveloped Climate · Winters: à Coldà 5 months long· Summers: à Hot, humid· Annual rainfall à 35-40” · Winters: à Rainy, coolà 2 months long· Summers: à Hot, dry· Annual rainfall à 10-14” · Winters: à Coldà 5 months long· Summers: à Hot, humid· Annual rainfall à 22-25” · Winters: à Mild, snowy (in mining area)· Summers: à Cool, dry (in mining area)à Mild, wet (in timber area)· Annual rainfall à 11” –mining areaà 80” –timber area · Winters: à Cold dampà 8-9 months long· Summers: à Drearyà 2-3 months long· Annual rainfall à 30” à Continuous mist & fog· Other à Western half inhabited Soc-Econ Class structure · Full range of social/economic classes· Much under-employment, especially in working class · Heavy middle and upper middle class · Mostly middle class · Mostly working class · Mostly poor and working class· Racial-ethnic heritage: Southeast Asian Exports · Machine tools· Surface & air transport equipment · Advanced tech equipment· Bioengineering · Agricultural products· Wine· Foodstuffs · Lumber· Minerals · Fish and fish products· Malt beverages Area (sq. miles) · 142,748 · 14.4% · 156,361· 15.7% · 234,225· 23.6% · 245,431· 24.7% · 214,113 · 21.6% Lifestyle · Citizens of Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta generally have a middle-class lifestyle· Working class is highly skilled· Lifestyle is similar to managerial or white collar level · Contrasts sharply in Omega · Mostly poor, working class · A well educated stratum: à Dominates higher govt offcs à Small in % and numbers Language · English is the official language · Several native Omegan dialects· English is spoken well Religion · Religious differences exist among the five provinces· They have not been a source of major friction or conflict at the time of the Constitutional Convention· More info to come later Ethnicity · There is considerable variation both in number and type of ethnic groups in all the provinces · High concentration of Southeast Asians· Polynesian/East Indian blend The Provinces: details Alpha“Decay” · Oldest province in terms of development· Post industrial· Resembles hustle and bustle of Ohio and Michigan in late 20th century· Decline due to inability to keep up with technology changes· Remnants of old mixed in with the new· Alpha cities are losing more young, educated, mobile, venturesome citizens· Labor unions are an important force in Alpha; a federation of industry and craft unions, similar to AFL-CIO · Citizens are proud of their heritage; even those who leave left are fiercely loyal· A high level of education prevails; numerous fine universities and colleges· Citizens are conservative and religious· “Alpha is a good place to raise a family” Beta“Growth” · Alpha’s problems are severe enough by themselves, but Beta intensifies those issues: à Climate is much more moderate on Betaà Rapid industrial development (recent)à Rapid population growth (recent)à Large quantities of capital for investment and the latest in technology.· Citizens are young and industrious· Cities are new· Rapid immigration from the more rural provinces, but mainly from Alpha· Combines best and worst of Tex. and Calif. (New Milano often compared to L.A. in the 1950’s and Houston in the ‘70’s· Staggering growth in population and industry· Social instabilityà High crime rateà more

Open Question: Why does the sinus area get red when I drink alcohol?

Every time when I drink wine, vodka , beer really it seems like any type of alcoholic beverage my nose, cheek and in between my eyebrows gets irritated that night and the very next day and wont go away for a few days btw my pores get pretty big.... I heard something about irish or swedish ppl having this problem ( I am part Swedish/Mexican.. Am I not getting enough vitamin A or should I try these pore / skin toners and give them a shot? r there any health risks if I keep drinking..? Thanks I will appreciate your answers more

Resolved Question: Any views on my new bar?

I live in a multicultural area called Weatherfield which is just outside Manchester. It has a sizable islamic population and I am keen to get the community to socialise more. The local muslim men have little to do and I often see them in group around the back of the mosque and in the park, drinking cans of super strength lager. As I am all for social inclusion, i have decided to open a new bar, and it will be called THE MUSLIMAH. I have named it this, to appeal to the muslim men. The bar will service snacks, hot/cold beverages and for those feeling a little more daring, there will be a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits. Can you think of anything else I should serve?Maryam Alee - You're a very foul mouthed young lady and should wash your mouth out with soap and water. I do hope that is not typical of young Islamic women. more

Open Question: Does anybody get panic attacks the day after drinking an alcoholic beverage?

Even if I just have one glass of wine the next day I have panic attacks, has anyone else experienced this? I have went to the doctor about this and they just want to give me anti-anxiety medicine. I do not want to take medicine, so I just never drink anymore. But I wanted to know if anyone has ever experienced this. And if I have like 4 drinks then the next day I have very bad panic attacks. It has only been like this for the past year. I am 25 yrs. old. Any ideas I appreciate, thanks everyone and have a great night. more

Open Question: Why don't the baptist drink any alochoal beverages? (Spelling? : ( Sorry I can't found it in spell checker)?

I could be wrong about this considering the fact I don't know any baptist where I live (Muslims and atheist community where I live) And one of the eps a pastor was talking about it, and I was like from sunday school I remember clearly jesus turning water into wine at the wedding. My priest talks about it alot lol So.... And also from my understanding of the baptist, again I don't know any in rl they tend to belive EVERYTHING in the bible so do they not belive in alochoal and why? english my second lanauge more

Resolved Question: I'd like to start drinking alcohol for health reasons, but really don't crave it?

Also, I get no real effect from alcohol because, when I was a teen, I drank a good deal and still, 20 years later, have an incredible tolerance. How can I incorporate alcohol into my diet for health reasons? Is red wine considered the best of such beverages? more

Resolved Question: List of French foods?!?

I have to write this essay pretending i am going to france (for geography class) and we have to eat 3 square meals a day and this is the guidelines: Breakfast: Main dish, 2 sides, and a beverage Lunch: Main dish, 2 sides, dessert, beverage Dinner: Appetizer, Salad, 2 sides, Main Dish, Dessert, Beverage And i have to "be in france" for two days. so 6 full meals! They have to be purely authentic french foods. Ive thought of a few classics like escargot, Pate, stuff like that! Can you list some french foods? AND WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO DRINK WINE IN OUR ESSAY!Sorry! My teachers rules :\ No wine he said. which is crazy. And idk why we need sides in breakfast. I can barely finish a half a bagel :P more

Resolved Question: What's a good and inexpensive red wine for someone who hates wine?

My husband and I rarely drink. I especially dislike the taste of alcohol, I don't care for beer or hard liquor and will only partake when the beverage is on the "sweet" side (i.e.-apple cider ale, Mike's lemonade, rum with fruit juice... etc). I would like to start drinking of red wine, mainly for the health benefits. However, since I have the palate of a three-year-old, it's hard to find wine I can tolerate. Mostly, I find wine of any type to be too bitter and acidic tasting--just not pleasant at all; I can barely finish a small glass. So, I haven't been able to "train" my buds to appreciate wine, much less drink it without making the "yuck" face. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive red wine that won't entirely offend my infantile taste buds? I live in the suburbs of a big city, so I do have access to plenty of choices, including Trader Joe's, Cost Plus, and Whole Foods. (please, red wine suggestions only--not interested in white or rosé). Thanks! PS-I did try a red wine once that I liked (can't remember type or vintner). It was Italian, very expensive, very delicate, and nearly flavorless (there had a very faint oak taste, but zero bitterness and no acidic aftertaste). I haven't tried anything like it since. Any ideas what it could have been?I want to answer Gerry G's question with a question: Why waste time answering at all when you can better spend your time watching "Sideways" and snickering snobbishly at anyone who can't "appreciate" life on as many finely attuned levels as you do? more

Resolved Question: Why can't I lose just 10 lbs?

I'm a very healthy person.. 22 years old, 5'4", 140lbs. I had a baby 17 months ago and gained about 60lbs during my pregnancy which is alot, I know.. I don't know how I gained so much to begin with since at the time I was in the army and waking up at 5:30am every morning to work out and do PT.. I ate normal with a little extra junk here and there but not at alarming rates.. was far from being diagnosed with gestational diabetes.. Anyways, my pregnancy weight was 125-130 and I lost all my "baby fat" 6 months after my son was born but can't seem to get rid of these lingering 10 lbs I have left. I want to lose it the healthy way but I'm starting to think I'm going to have to do something extreme to lose it. I work out everyday.. I have a treadmill at home and I jog or walk 3-5 miles almost everyday, lift hand weights, pilates, hula hoop, jump rope. I'm doing something every single day and I stay active because I like to. I don't drink ANY soda and rarely eat out.. never fast food though. Here's an example of what I eat in a day: Breakfast: organic vanilla yogurt with fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries) Snack: Babybell swiss cheese with a few pretzels Lunch: Avacado/Turkey sandwhich on whole wheat bread Snack: Fruit (like watermelon and pineapple) or fruit smoothie (banana, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and peanut butter) Dinner: Something like spaghetti, broccoli, garlic bread.. I always cook things using healthy alternatives.. like ground turkey in place of ground beef, yogurt to substitute vegetable oil in baking, olive oil to substitute butter... things like that. I drink water, home made lemonade, beer, wine (only 1 alcoholic beverage a day usually), coffee, green tea, or orange juice. I'm also doing Jullian Michaels 14 day cleanse right now and am on day 4... no results yet. Any suggestions on what I could do different are very much appreciated. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do you think this can explain the housing bubble in a way you will understand?

Heidi is the proprietor of a bar in Detroit. She realizes that virtually all of her customers are unemployed alcoholics and, as such, can no longer afford to patronize her bar. To solve this problem, she comes up with a new marketing plan that allows her customers to drink now, but pay later. Heidi keeps track of the drinks consumed on a ledger (thereby granting the customers' loans). Word gets around about Heidi's "drink now, pay later" marketing strategy and, as a result, increasing numbers of customers flood into Heidi's bar. Soon she has the largest sales volume for any bar in Detroit. By providing her customers freedom from immediate payment demands, Heidi gets no resistance when, at regular intervals, she substantially increases her prices for wine and beer, the most consumed beverages. Consequently, Heidi's gross sales volume increases massively. A young and dynamic vice-president at the local bank recognizes that these customer debts constitute valuable future assets and increases Heidi's borrowing limit. He sees no reason for any undue concern, since he has the debts of the unemployed alcoholics as collateral. At the bank's corporate headquarters, expert traders figure a way to make huge commissions, and transform these customer loans into DRINKBONDS, ALKIBONDS and PUKEBONDS. These securities are then bundled and traded on international security markets. Naive investors don't really understand that the securities being sold to them as AAA secured bonds are really the debts of unemployed alcoholics. Nevertheless, the bond prices continuously climb, and the securities soon become the hottest-selling items for some of the nation's leading brokerage houses. One day, even though the bond prices are still climbing, a risk manager at the original local bank decides that the time has come to demand payment on the debts incurred by the drinkers at Heidi's bar. He so informs Heidi. Heidi then demands payment from her alcoholic patrons, but being unemployed alcoholics they cannot pay back their drinking debts. Since Heidi cannot fulfill her loan obligations she is forced into bankruptcy. The bar closes and the eleven employees lose their jobs. Overnight, DRINKBONDS, ALKIBONDS and PUKEBONDS drop in price by 90%. The collapsed bond asset value destroys the banks liquidity and prevents it from issuing new loans, thus freezing credit and economic activity in the community.The suppliers of Heidi's bar had granted her generous payment extensions and had invested their firms' pension funds in the various BOND securities. They find they are now faced with having to write off her bad debt and with losing over 90% of the presumed value of the bonds. Her wine supplier also claims bankruptcy, closing the doors on a family business that had endured for three generations, her beer supplier is taken over by a competitor, who immediately closes the local plant and lays off 150 workers. Fortunately though, the bank, the brokerage houses and their respective executives are saved and bailed out by a multi-billion dollar no-strings attached cash infusion from their cronies in Government. The funds required for this bailout are obtained by new taxes levied on employed, middle-class, non-drinkers who have never been in Heidi's bar. Any questions? more

Resolved Question: Wedding Drinks Anyone.?

I enjoy social drinking. I don't like getting too drunk. I will be getting married soon. I would like to have a special drink, that tastes excellent, not too much ingredients and does not make you drunk. Kinda like a wine drink, but not wine. Anyone have any ideas. I know you can get drunk off wine, but usually people tend to drink wine a little slower than slamming down a beer, or a mixed beverage. So any ideas would be great. more

Resolved Question: plzz help me with a bioagy homework i am fail that clas and i can't fint the answers :S!?

FERMENTATION 1) Find out how cheese is elaborated, if any anaerobic organism is used, and which one it is. 2)What kind of organism is used to clear up oil spills and what procedure is followed. 3) Investigate if it is possible to make other alcoholic beverages besides wine and beer using anaerobic organisms (fermentation), which ones they are and how they are produced. 4) Besides yogurt, are there other food products that can be produced by fermentation? Which ones? SMOKING 1) Write down four ways in which tobacco can be used and the possible dangers each one has 2) Find out three substances that are contained in tobacco and the problems they can cause more

Resolved Question: Should Obama ban Margarita & Bloody Mary mix? What about Radiators? We don't need those in AmeriStupid...?

"BAN TEH GROCERY BASTARDS FOR CORRUPTING OUR KIDS!" #1 front for international bankers, Barrack Obama, under the disguise of U.S. President, has implemented a ban on ALL FLAVORED CIGARETTES (including cloves). His reasoning: Vanilla flavored cigarettes appeal to white kids. Hey, I'm a father too, know what appeals to children? WWE. Pornos. Football, etc... My daughter wants bigger boobs and a boyfriend with a car. But anyways... So (Terrorist) Obama banned flavored smokes, but what about wine coolers, pineapple flavored rum and strawberry daiquiris? You know what sounds cool to me? An Irish Car Bomb. (YARGH!) Yea, in fact, according to these jerk-offs, both of my sons that sit around playing Halo on the XBox are prone to go out and drink Hand Grenades: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6147420.html Think about it, what 16 year old boy doesn't want a Blo-Job? Sex on the Beach? or even a Screwdriver? (Every man can always use another tool.) I know you get the point, but I just want to drill it in... The icing on the cake is that grocery stores have the nerve to spit in YOUR FACE by putting Margarita and Bloody Mary mix in plain view of our children RIGHT NEXT TO THE GOD DAMN KATSUP! That makes me furious! THIS WILL NOT DO! I just want to grab some picket signs and stand out front of Walmart and scream: "BAN TEH GROCERY BASTARDS FOR CORRUPTING OUR KIDS! BAN TEH GROCERY BASTARDS FOR CORRUPTING OUR KIDS!" AND NOW... THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR... THE SINGLE MOST POPULAR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AMOUNG TEENS... THE ONE, THE ONLY... ==================ALCOPOPS============… HEY OBAMA! HURRY UP AND BAN RADIATORS OR SOMETHING, BECAUSE SOME POLL SAYS 1/3 OF TEENAGERS AMIT TO DRINKING! http://www.gallup.com/poll/8113/one-three-us-teens-admits-drinking-alcohol.aspx I don't care if you ban small cows on eBay, JUST BAN SOMETHING! My wife buys a new pair of shoes every month! BAN DEPARTMENT STORES! I'M FAT... BAN DONUTS! none of this stuff sounds cool: http://www.campusgrotto.com/top-10-drinks-for-college-parties.html more

Resolved Question: What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?

Also list the name or brand of the beverage and the type (wine, beer, liquor, rum, etc.). more

Resolved Question: If I accept Jesus into my heart, he will perform miracles for me?

I really need some wine or some kind of alcoholic beverage a.s.a.p more

Resolved Question: plz answer the following reasoning ques?

1.Calendar : Dates :: Dictionary : ? (a) Vocabulary (b) Language (c) Words (d) Book 2.Knife : Chopper (a) Walking : Fitness(b) Swim : Float (c) Scissors : Cloth(d) Quilt : Blanket 3.Train : Track (a) Idea : Brain(b) Bullet : Barrel (c) Water : Boat(d) Fame : Television 4.Sale : Purchase (a) Give : Receive(b) Shop : Market (c) Cash : Credit(d) Profit : Loss 5.Waiter : Tip (a) Student : Marks(b) Worker : Bonus (c) Employee : Wages(d) Clerk : Bribe 6.Greed : Corruption (a) Insult : Enemy(b) Sleep : Dream (c) Goodwill : Friendship(d) Knowledge : Book 7.Coffee : Beverages (a) Bread : Butter(b) Milk : Tea (c) Burger : Snacks(d) Grapes : Wine 8.Mongoose : Snake (a) Milk : Goat(b) Fish : Crane (c) Whale : Crow(d) Water : Sky 9.Money : Transaction (a) Life : Death(b) Water : Drink (c) Ideas : Exchange(d) Language : Conversation 10.Roof : Foundation (a) Plateau : Plain(b) Hay : Grass (c) Hill : Mountain(d) Peak : Valley more

Resolved Question: Do you eat (or not eat)/drink (or not drink) any foods/beverages as part of your religion/ideology?

We are often trying to convince others that our beliefs are correct, but rarely listening to other people. Please tell me what (if any) special foods and/or drinks you consume or avoid to practise your religion/faith/ideology/philosophy. Also state why you do so and what you believe. Do not try to convert us with your answer. I for one am a Christian who takes communion (bread and wine/grape juice) every few weeks. There are no foods that I avoid for religious purposes (except ones offered to idols - not that I've come across these), but sometimes I fast. I drink a small amount of alcohol (a glass of wine with a meal and a couple of beers when watching sport with the boys) but don't get drunk. What about you?Please note: I do not fast or avoid getting drunk for salvation purposes. I know I am saved regardless, but I want to honour God and draw closer to Him more

Resolved Question: Should I tell my mom about this now or wait until I am 18?

Well about a year ago I got drunk like really really bad in our house by drinking my dads wine bottles and tequilla bottles. Well I got really messed up that day and since then I haven't drank any alcoholic beverage but I admit I like to drink I just haven't drank because I want to respect my mom and also we don't live with my dad anymore. But I was thinking should I tell my mom about this? Or should I keep it to myself until I officially turn 18. I used to also drink a lot because of depression since my parents were starting to want to get a divorce and all these family issues starting appearing so yeah. Should I tell her now or later on ? more

Resolved Question: what is the molal concentration?

A beverage contains tartaric acid, H2C4H4O6, a substance obtained from grapes during wine making. If the beverage is 0.262 M tartaric acid, what is the molal concentration? The density of the solution is 1.016 g/mL. more

Voting Question: What could cause lower left abdominal pain?

I have had lower abdominal pain on & off for about 6 months, but my doctor can't find anything wrong and it's not enough of a pain that it really bothers me, but there must be something wrong for it to continually occur, right? its about 2-3" (3 fingers width) diagonal left of my belly button and it feels somewhat like a pressure and at times a sharp aching feeling. It really is sporadic, nothing I eat or drink in particular seems to trigger it but I do know the day following drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages (like 3 glasses of wine) I feel more of the pain. Could this just be a bowel issue? more

Resolved Question: Do you drink????????????

If yes, Red or white wine? What's your favorite alcohol beverage? If no, what's your favorite soda? more

Resolved Question: I'm looking for a None-alcoholic Whiskey, anyone have any good sources?

I enjoy drinking beers, wines and spirits but I don't like getting drunk, I recently discovered a great website that sells many Alcohol-free items. (http://www.alcoholfree.co.uk/index.php?cPath=2_12) This led me onto researching other none-alcoholic beverages. I think the only pointless non alcoholic spirit would be vodka as it famously doesn't really taste of anything except, I suppose, alcohol. With my search I have managed to find alcohol free Gin and Rum which are great but I haven't been able to find a good alcohol free whiskey so I thought I'd ask here in the hope someone knows a source. more

Resolved Question: Beer has antioxidants, what else?

Richer beers like Guinness have more anti-oxidants, and wine is supposed to prevent kidney and liver diseases, but what about other alcoholic drinks? Is there one that is much healthier (well...less unhealthy) than others? I'd imagine sake is on there because it is just fermented rice. and I don't mean just vodka and a power juice or something, I mean an actual fermented beverage. more

Resolved Question: Should the following foods/drinks be banned in the UK?

Sweets, chocolate, ice cream, soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages with a low percentage of juice, including jelly, and other foods containing added sugar Refined grains, such as white bread or white rice Butter, lard, and other saturated fat Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages High fat foods such as sausages, bacon, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, curry and French fries All these foods are nothing but empty calories; full of salt, sugar and fat. These foods cause cancer and this is backed by SCIENCE! more

Resolved Question: Drinking lots of water after a high calorie drink?

No one could answer this for me yesterday - If one were to drink a lot of water after consuming a high calorie beverage (like a glass or wine or beer.. etc) Would you absorb less calories, as it would be passing through your system and you would be expelling it rather quickly? The theory makes sense to me, but I was wondering if anyone knew that was true or not. more

Resolved Question: "Great Composers" BIRTHDAYS: whose do you celebrate? HOW? whose do you think, is the MOST CELEBRATED?

Was just exchanging posts on Profiles with "MissLimLam", in which birthdays was a side topic; this I guess is what prompted my question. She mentioned that Vivaldi's birthday was coming up; and this coupled with the recent celebration of "hafwen"'s birthday that "tucomena" had arranged on her blog , I guess all together coalesced in the spawning of my question(s). (1) Whose(if any) do you celebrate? How, in what manner, in what way? Just toast them with a glass of wine, or whatever's your favorite drink/beverage? Actually attend an event, birthday celebration of some kind? (2) What's the most unique/impressive/extravagant celebration of a composer's birthday do you know of? (3) Which composer(s) do you think is the MOST celebrated? Can you substantiate? Mine of course as to be expected is that of Richard Wagner. But to be completely honest about it, I don't even know if his birthday is celebrated or not - (pulls hat down over face, to hide embarrassment/chagrin). For some inexplicable reason I associate his passing with a cataclysmic event, rather than remembering his birthday as one to be celebrated. This being the August 27, 1883 eruption of Krakatoa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracatau#The_1883_eruption Wagner's birth/death dates: May 22, 1813 - February 13, 1883. Even though he died in May of 1883, and the Krakatoa eruption didn't occur until August of that year, I've somehow put the two together in my mind - go figure. If you choose to respond, please be sure and address the three specific topics I've listed above. Thank you, Alberich more

Resolved Question: What kind of alcoholic beverage would you give each sign of the zodiac?

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Saggitarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Alcohol: Whiskey Rum Southern Comfort Vodka Beer Wine cooler Tequila Wine Moonshine Martini Baileys and coffee more

Resolved Question: What are "sulfites" in alcohol and are they harmful or healthful?

I've seen them in "triple filtered" malt beverages, regular malt beverages and I've heard about them in wine AND beer. Can someone tell me WHAT they are and what they do meaning good or bad health wise? Also, are they in ALL alcoholic beverages or only in SOME and which are SYNTHETIC versus NATURAL like in wine? It's a TALL order. Alcohol is fun but I'm sure if Jesus new sulfites were bad, he wouldn't have drank that excellent wine they had back then! :D more

Resolved Question: Polish alcoholic beverage?

Anyone know of any Polish champagne? Or any champagne made/originated in Poland. Or like a popular champagne drank in Poland? I'm trying to research this up but to no avail. Or if possible, can someone tell me if their's any popular Polish alcoholic beverage besides, beer, vodka, and wine? Please help me!!! more

Resolved Question: Why do I get a bad headache when I drink any Alcoholic Beverage?

This just started doing this to me over the past two years. before i could drink a 12 pack of beer, or a few mixed drinks, or a few glasses of red wine with no problem, i just got a little happy. Now if I just take a few sips and I get this awful headache, that lasts for around two hours. I asked my doctor about it he said don't worry about it. I'm now in the process of finding a new doctor. Can anyone seriously answer this question. This may be a sign of a serious medical problem? ThanksI don't drink very often maybe once or twice a month. I'm just saying I was able to drink a 12 pack about two years ago with no problem. Now if i just take like one shot glass of any alcoholic beverage I get a busting headache right away. I don't drink now because of this, but i would like to have a glass of wine every once in a while.lol No i don't drink them all together, if i did that i would me totally messed up. I'm talking like one type at a time a few weeks or a month apart. And i said i asked my doctor and he blew if off like i it wasn't a problem, but it is to me. and it takes a while to get another doctor. more

Voting Question: sparkling waters, tonic water, etc... whats the difference?

Whats the difference between tonic water, seltzer, sparkling water, etc? I am looking for one to make a wine spritzer or dilute grape juice to make a refreshing sparkling beverage. However, if it is unhealthy, I dont want it. Are any of them natural and as good for you as water? more

Resolved Question: A question about hostessing. What would you do if...?

Ok, so let me begin this by saying I don't know if I've ever really had a party- sad, isn't it? I'm 26, and I don't know a lot of people in the city where I live so I kind of rely on my boyfriend for my social life. A few months ago I moved into a new apartment and was going to throw a housewarming party but it never really happened. My boyfriend went around telling a lot of people we knew (mostly people he knew that I knew through him) that I was going to host said party and then they started asking about it. Well after so many months had passed, I thought it was a little late for a housewarming party, but figured it would do us all good to just get together. So I told him to invite anyone he wanted over the weekend after Valentine's Day- this weekend coming up. He invited his best friend and his wife, a friend of mine, and a friend of his he knows from school. So far I think that's all. Well I was thinking he was going to be off work on Saturday, and that this would happen around 6 or 7. AFTER he invites all these people he informs me that he has to be at a school function in the morning on Saturday and has to work and close Saturday night, and won't be home until 9:30-10. We didn't really tell them a time, but my concern is that they won't want to come this late. I mean, 10 isn't that late really, but it is late if you have to get up and go to work the next day or whatever. So I'm either going to be stuck doing this by myself so it can be earlier or much later than I wanted it to be so he can be there too. Well, my apartment is fairly open and not too small for a one bedroom, but I only have one couch. And a very small TV. The only other chairs I have are 4 wooden chairs that go to my kitchen table. When I got upset with him about the information he was telling me he was like, "well this is your thing. Do you expect me to go invite all the friends and plan the party?" I thought that was a little rude and uncalled for. I obviously do not expect him to do that, but we have been together for 3 years! Even though the party is at my apartment, we are inviting mutual friends and I kind of thought it would be *our* party. Not where he just invites his friends over then leaves me to do all the work. So I'm mad at him, because I feel like he has no intention of helping with this, and he thinks I'm dumping it on him. Then, I'm kind of in the dark about what to do. I don't want everybody to just be bored out of their minds over here. I was thinking about buying a game, like Cranium, and getting some beer and maybe some Smirnoff or something. I also have a couple bottles of wine. I was also going to pick up a couple of pizzas. I have some speakers, so I can hook up some music, I guess, but really I just feel totally in the dark about this. I mean yes, it's just some friends coming over to hang out. But I still want it to be fun. We will drink but I don't want it to be the main focus. Any ideas? Thoughts on entertainment, seating, food, beverages, or the boyfriend situation would be greatly appreciated. Serious answers only please. more

Voting Question: Why would some people want to get drunk? What benefits are really there?

It's fine to drink a alcoholic beverage like beer, liquor or wine in moderation. But why go overboard and get drunk? I think there're no benefits, and one can be doing harm to others. A disadvantage is that it impairs one's thinking ability and logic. Well yes, it might produce a good feeling due to chemicals in brain. But it's not worth it. more

Resolved Question: Manly wine coolers and such?

What is a manly wine cooler to drink? If you can't think of one, then what is an alcoholic beverage that tastes good, but is not a wine cooler? In other words, even if there was no alcohol in it, you would still drink it because you like the taste. more

Resolved Question: Menu ideas? Gourmet food?

I have a project for a class which requires making a menu. It has to have the following criteria: at least 5 appetizers, 5 soups or salads, 10 entrees, 5 beverages (virgin ones), 5 desserts. I need help coming up with gourmet salads, vegetarian entrees, beverages, and desserts. Help? To help you get a feel for what I'm going for, here is my current menu: Appetizers British Mushrooms A deeply rich and savory spread served with garlic rye bread. Walnut and Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta A crunchy toasted walnut bread with caramelized walnuts and goat cheese on top. Bacon-rolled Enokitake Mushrooms The strong smoky flavor from the bacon compliments the subtle flavor of mushrooms in this dish. Figs with Prosciutto and Roquefort A balance of sweet, salty, and savory is greatly obtained in the wonderful mesh of flavors. Japanese-style Spinach with toasted Sesame seeds The subtle sweetness from the spinach and umami from the sesame create a luscious way to start a meal. Prawns in Chili Sauce Canapé Style These little prawns with chili sauce serve as an excellent finger food or appetizer. Soups Avocado Soup This soup has a fresh delicate flavor and a wonderful color. The tang of lemon zest compliments the creaminess and sweetness of the avocados. Swiss Chard Soup with Miso and Orzo Orzo and tomatoes are juxtaposed with Asian ingredients here. Minted Spinach Soup with Yogurt Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts Mint and spinach dance gracefully in this dish as the yogurt cheese and pine nuts give it a texture and taste that dazzles the senses. Herbed Butternut Squash Soup with Chive and Sweet Red Pepper Yogurt Cheese The creamy comfort of butternut squash and the heat from the red pepper create a mix of flavors that creates a new twist on an old classic. Pureed Fennel Soup with Julienned Carrots and Toasted Walnuts The subtle sweetness and licorice flavor of fennel plays well with the crunch of walnuts and the sweetness of carrots. Gazpacho This cold soup is a very refreshing dish. It has crisp layers of flavor, unlike those tasting like confused salsa. Entrees Roti of Homard with Vanilla This mouth watering roasted Homard, a type of Lobster, is sure to enlighten the taste buds with the delicate favor of vanilla. Cocotte of Bacon and Country-Style Cabbage The savory, rich, and salty flavor of bacon play around with the bitter flavor of cabbage in a way unexpected. Foie Gras and Flatfish with Citrus Sauce The richness of foie gras serves as the perfect bed for a flatfish with a tangy citrus sauce. Sea Eel Royale with Truffle Sauce The fishy taste of eel and truffles with wine create a combo layered with many levels of flavor, creating many subtleties the keep you wanting for more. Squid Ink Risotto The saltiness of squid ink is a welcome inclusion to a risotto made with the finest rice, topped with shellfish and prawns. Buffalo Tartar with Lime Sorbet The robust flavor of buffalo with the sweetness of lime sorbet really creates a dish fit for a king. Ronkonkai Chicken à la Dragée This chicken dish with sugar almonds creates a mixture of textures and tastes sure to please the senses. more

Voting Question: Can physical therapy reduce the effects of 'postural essential tremors'?

I am a professional in a field that requires specific muscle movements and accuracy to be successful. Over the course of the past year, a progressive tremor has pervaded my daily performance of certain movements. The tremor is kinetic in nature, triggered only by motions which mimic eating with utensils, and drinking from a glass. The tremor is slowly eroding my capacity to perform menial tasks in my career, a career that I would not be quick to part from. A neurologist diagnosed the symptoms as essential tremor recently, and prescribed beta-blockers. I have been taking the medicine for several months with no improvement. Would I benefit from seeking physical therapy? I am very active, and have considered the possibility that I am simply putting a great amount of stress on my shoulders and arms, leading to tremor-like symptoms. I am under 30 years old, and I eat a very balanced, healthy diet. I avoid all soft-drinks, caffeinated beverages such as coffee and teas, and beer. A common aid against essential tremors is alcohol, so I occasionally drink red wine, with very little results. I exercise 7 days a week, including strength-training, and daily cardiovascular exercise. There are no known cases of movement disorders in my family. more

Voting Question: Should a liquor store merchant ask you for identification (ID), if you're only buying soda?

My son is 27, and I am well lets just day way over 40, went into a liquor store. At the counter I sat down a bottle of brandy, but for got that I didn't have any soda at home. I told my son to pay for the brandy, while I went back to look for soda. When I came back, my son was waiting for me by the store entrance so I proceed to wait my turn as a lady ahead of me finish making her purchase of a case of wine. She looked to be about my age or maybe a few years younger. When it was my turn to pay for my soda, the cashier asked me for my ID. I looked at her as if she had two heads, then at my SODA, then at the woman who had just purchased a CASE OF WINE leave. I asked the cashier if she ask that lady who just left for her ID, and she said, "no." She said, "that lady looked over 40." I said, "I'm only buying SODA why do you need my ID." She said, "because you didn't look 40." I told her that the few times I've come to this store I get carded. I told her at first I understood, but now it was getting on my nerves. BUT TO BE CARDED TO PURCHASE SODA IS RIDICULOUS. She smiled after looking at my ID and said, "51 you don't look 51, I don't know what you can do, maybe dress different or maybe it's just good genes." She told my son, "You're lucky to have those genes." Oh, and yes my son was carded, but he is 27, and to be carded is UNDERSTANDABLE. Is it a liquor stores personal preference to card a customer for buying SODA? I wonder if the soft beverage companies are aware of this? I wonder what would have happen if I refused to show my ID, or if SOMEONE else did not have ID to buy soda from this store, would the store refuse to sell them SODA? Please leave a comment. more

Resolved Question: What alcoholic beverages are best for your weight?

Between light beer, wine, and liquor.OH GA you are so cool. Maybe if you had a job besides serving fries you would need a drink or two every so often as well. more

Resolved Question: I have a question about the dining plan at Disneyland?

We are going to Disneyland April 5th-12th (2 Adults only). We have a 5 day hopper to Disneyland and Cali Adventure Park, plus bought admissions/transports to Legoland and Knott's Berry Farm. Being as I can start making meal reservations, I just want to know from people who have been there they're opinion on certain dining experiences. We will have a meal plan, the Mickey's meal plan which gives us 15 meals for 5 days, and a snack per day. I really want to make reservations at Blue Bayou, Wine Country, Hook's Pointe, Storyteller Cafe, Ariel's Grotto, and the Plaza Inn. Has anyone ate here? Do these places accept the Disneyland Meal Plans? Do we have to pay gratuity? How much is alcoholic beverages? Also what is the weather like in California at the beginning of April? more

Resolved Question: In your opinion, what is the best soft drink in the world, and...?

best liquor best alcoholic beverage best cheese/wine mix best pizza/beer mix best shot/chaser mix. more

Resolved Question: Good alcoholic beverage for people with Acid Relux/ GERD?

I was recently diagnosed with GERD. They say to avoid alcohol and fruity beverages but that basically kills the cocktail for me. Wine is really hard on the stomach. I am having girlfriends over tonight and I want to make a cocktail that my acid reflux will not be too bothered by. I realise that avoiding all alcohol is best, but what would be the least aggrivating alcoholic beverage I could drink? more

Resolved Question: Should these food and drinks be banned?

Sweets, candy/chocolate, ice cream, soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages with a low percentage of juice, including jelly, and other foods containing added sugar. Tea and Coffee Refined grains, such as white bread or white rice Margarine or shortening Butter, lard, and other saturated fat Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages Foods high in fat and salt such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, and French fries All of this is nothing but salt, sugar, fat, empty calories and caffeine. It is very unhealthy for you and the government does know best; outlaw all this sh*t and watch the USA's health improve. Before you bash the idea think for second; the UK is already planning on outlawing butter and lard and anything Europe does is always the way forward!BUT THE UK IS DOING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Is wine safe to drink if it's been opened, repackaged, and set at room temperature for a day or so?

I bought a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola's Syrah-Shiraz about a week ago, and unfortunately didn't have the chance to try it before I had to head back across the country. So I decided to pour the wine into a seal proof metal beverage container, wrap it in plastic and take it with me across the country. It was there in the suit case for a little more than a day, and when I got back to my place I immediately put it in the fridge. My question is, is this wine still safe to drink? or is it more likely that it's turned through the journey, and should be thrown out. I never opened the container, during any time that it's been in a room temperature environment. And so far, it's been in the fridge for 5 days. So what would you guys say, safe to drink? or better to dump? more

Resolved Question: Should these foods/drinks be banned?

Sweets, candy/chocolate, ice cream, soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages with a low percentage of juice, including jelly, and other foods containing added sugar. Tea and Coffee Refined grains, such as white bread or white rice Margarine or shortening Butter, lard, and other saturated fat Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages High fat foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, and French fries All of this is nothing but salt, sugar, fat, empty calories and caffeine. It is very unhealthy for you and the government does know best; outlaw all this sh*t and watch the USA's health improve. The UK is already planning on outlawing butter and lard!I think you didn't read it properly - The UK is already planning on outlawing butter and lard!! Anything Europe does is always the way forward! more

Resolved Question: do alcoholic beverages expire?

my parents have a ____load of alcoholic beverages in their basement. They don't drink, so they have all these bottles of wine, rum, brandy, champagne, whiskey, etc. they've received as gifts. some of it could be as old as 10 years old. Is that stuff still good? Thanks! more

Voting Question: CHEMISTRY HELP NEEDED!?

A beverage contains tartaric acid, H2C4H4O6, a substance obtained from grapes during wine making. If the beverage is 0.251 M tartaric acid, what is the molal concentration? The density of the solution is 1.016 g/mL. more

Voting Question: I'd like to know what a fair, or average tip out rate is for a service bartender?

I started a new job as a "barista" (coffee bartender if you will) and then was told I'd be the "service bartender" making cocktails, serving beer, and wine to the servers. I am only being tipped out 1% of beverage sales and that is being shared among all the "bar staff" (the 8 baristas/bartenders) based on hours not volume... is this fair?my base pay is $8.50 per hr. more

Resolved Question: Will adding sugar to alcoholic beverages make it more alcoholic?

A friend of mine told me that if you were to add sugar to any alcoholic beverage, such as wine or beer, the more alcoholic it becomes, and if you added enough, the alcoholic content would be so high that it would be dangerous to drink. While I knew that pure alcohol is fatal, I never thought that adding sugar can increase the alcohol content. I immediately got an idea for a scene in a novel I am writing, but I want to make sure this is true before I add it. Does adding sugar to alcoholic beverages make it more alcoholic, and if enough is added, become dangerous? I'm 16 by the way, so my knowledge about alcohol is limited. more

Resolved Question: Which alcoholic beverage is safest for people with high blood pressure?

I have heard that wine, whiskey, and cognac, so far is good, and of course I'm talking about dry red wine. Any other suggestions? Or can you just confirm what I have been told? more