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University Lost Money Selling Beer To College Kids

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:14:02 +0000

The Big 10 athletic conference is filled with schools like Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State — massive public universities with excellent reputations both on and off the football field. Then there's Minnesota, a BIG 10 school that hasn't won a conference title in football since 1967 and somehow lost money while selling

Rascal Flatts Explore the Dangers of Alcoholism in 'Changed' Video

Sam Schleicher — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:58:43 +0000

Rascal Flatts recruited ‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten to appear in their new video for the contemplative ballad ‘Changed,’ which explores the dangers of alcoholism on the family unit.

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

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"Love Gone Wrong" Story Submission: Drink, Date, Drunk

KIX 105 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:22 +0000

Get ready for another listener's story of "Love Gone Wrong." Lots of people enjoy a drink or two on a date. It help's people relax and can make you a lot less nervous about meeting someone new. However, as we see in this dating disaster, drinks on a first date can be a double-edged sword...

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New Photo App Simulates Physical Effects of Alcohol Abuse

Donald Deane — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:00:16 +0000

If the threat of blackouts and liver failure isn't enough to turn you into a teetotaler, then this new photo app, which simulates the physical effects of alcohol abuse over a period of 10 years, just might.

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Law Enforcement Launches DUI Holiday Campaign Across Missouri

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:13:36 +0000

During this busy holiday season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to designate a driver or call a cab and avoid driving impaired. According to the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement is on the lookout for impaired drivers, with targeted enforcement efforts Dec. 10-16.

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Scientists Discover Gene Responsible for Binge Drinking

Donald Deane — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:30:46 +0000

We've always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they've recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior.

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Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:27:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

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CDC Study Finds That 1 in 13 Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:22:31 +0000

It’s pretty common knowledge that pregnant women should not consume alcohol, due to the potential negative effects it could have on the fetus and its development.

However, that’s not stopping one in 13 pregnant women from drinking alcoholic beverages while with child.

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Coke and Pepsi's Newest Ingredient Is Booze

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:10:17 +0000

When you drink your favorite sodas, you’re getting more than just a kick of caffeine.

France’s National Institute of Consumption tested 19 popular carbonated soft drinks and found that 10 — including Coke and Pepsi — contained a very small amount of alcohol.

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