Bottoms up! Even the researchers were shocked by the results.
The latest study at the University of Texas at Austin notes the reasons for the findings are not entirely clear. The research suggests abstaining from alcohol tends to increase your risk of dying prematurely. But — Everything in moderation is the real key. Moderate drinkers had the lowest overall mortality rates. Despite the findings, you’re still caution that many serious risks are associated with addiction to alcohol.
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The [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Glee[/lastfm] club learns all about the dangers of wine coolers (and all things liquor) in this week’s episode. Tonight’s program entitled “Blame It On The Alcohol” finds Mr. Schuester and the crew knocking them back and paying the price. Settle in, crack open your box of wine and listen to songs from the show. We have the ultimate party mix right here.
Have all the fun with out the hangover. Check out the wild photos from the episode. (Is that Ke$ha?) Then stream the alcohol themed songs. You’ll thank us in the morning.
“Blame It On The Alcohol” 
“One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”
“Tick Tok”
“Don’t You Want Me”
Tune in to “Glee” each Tuesday (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. For more info on “GLEE” The Music visit: http://www.gleethemusic.com. In the mean time, catch up on all the greatest “Glee” hits on “Glee” Radio. 
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As long as you are drinking in relative moderation, drinking can be a fun way to loosen up and bond with your fellow man. Unfortunately, sometimes this liquid bonding can lead to excess–which leads to much less fun the next day.
Beyond the annoyingly obvious statement of “just don’t drink,” finding the right hangover cure for you can be an adventure down a thrilling path of false folklore and general balderdash.
In an effort to help ease your post-Cinco De Mayo pain, we’ve collected Ten Hangover Remedies ranging from the personal and disputable to scientifically proven acts of common sense.
10. A Breakfast Burrito & A Regular Coke
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Every time we are massively hungover, our first cravings are always for a breakfast burrito and one sparkling, sugary can of regular Coca-Cola. While we thought this was just a fluke on our part, after further research (i.e. years of drinking with other people) we learned that this is not an uncommon combination for hangover alleviation.
It’s sort of like that greasy spoon diner breakfast that allegedly soaks up the alcohol–compacted into a handheld modern gastronomy miracle. Even though caffeine is dehydrating, the carbonation of the soda helps alleviate queasiness while the sugar and caffeine give a false sense of energy.
Enough energy to chug a gallon of water, which is probably the actual cure.
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[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Whitney Houston[/lastfm] checked into a rehab program once again. The 47-year-old superstar singer has been struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for several years.
[photogallerylink id=34420]Her first time checking into rehab was in 2004, but she left after only five days. She came back a year later with the help of her mother.
With the release of her comeback album in 2009, Whitney admitted to being clean and healthy, but her 2010 overseas tour was shaky. She disappointed fans by cancelling a couple dates due to illness.
It’s not clear how long Whitney will be going through treatment this time. Her representative said Whitney entered the out-patient rehab program voluntarily.
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If times can’t get tougher for the singer, after being booed during a concert in Belgarde [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Amy Winehouse[/lastfm] has decided cancel her entire upcoming European tour.The singer’s spokesman confirmed today stating “Amy Winehouse is withdrawing from all scheduled performances.” This comes after a performance in Belgrade that some local press outlets called a “disaster”. Apparently, the audience started to boo the singer after she appeared lost and incoherent. Winehouse was stumbling on stage, had trouble adjusting her shoes, mumbled while singing the song “Just Friends”, and repeatedly left the stage with her band playing throughout the concert. Thus the angry response from fans who reportedly pay around 35 euros per a ticket.
The 12 date tour would have had Winehouse in Austria, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Romania and Hungary throughout the summer. The singer recently had a short stay at the London Priory clinic for an addiction to alcohol. She is now a receiving treatment as an outpatient.
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe recently opened up about his battle with alcohol.
Radcliffe sat down with GQ magazine to talk about the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and somehow talk turned to alcohol. Apparently while filming the 6th film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the star had a fairly serious dependency on alcohol. “I became so reliant on [alcohol] to enjoy stuff,” Radcliffe said.
“There were a few years there when I was just so enamored with the idea of living some sort of famous person’s lifestyle that really isn’t suited to me,” he also said to GQ.
Radcliffe is thankful that there were no paparazzi around to document his struggle, so he was able to keep it out of the papers.
He also adds, “As much as I would love to be a person that goes to parties and has a couple of drinks and has a nice time, that doesn’t work for me. I’d just rather sit at home and read, or go out to dinner with someone, or talk to someone I love, or talk to somebody that makes me laugh.”
He has been sober since August.
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Le Petite Puppy is a pet store in New York City that is surrounded by a number of bars, and they have now decided to take action against drunk puppy purchasers.
It seems that when people are intoxicated, the thought of purchasing an adorable puppy makes perfect sense. But the owners of Le Petite Puppy know that many of the inebriated shoppers that leave with a puppy didn’t think through their purchase, and the puppy might be going to a less than ideal home. So now the store is taking action.
Now they will not sell a puppy so someone that is clearly intoxicated, and they won’t even allow you to hold a puppy while drunk because they don’t want any of the puppies dropped.
Store owner Dana Rich tells WINS-AM that she instructs people who have clearly been drinking to come back the next day.
Though the store may be losing money, they feel it is definitely smarter to make sure that the dogs go to good homes.
Feeling festive? These holiday themed cocktails recipes are sure to put you in the spirit of the season.
Ingredients:
3 cups of Sobieski Vanilia Vodka
8 eggs
Directions:
Separate eggs and yolks. Add 1 cup of sugar to yolks while mixing. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to whites after they have been mixed and are stiff.
1/4 cup of honey
Mix egg whites and yolks together.
Stir in 1 1/2 pints of heavy cream and 1 pint of 2% milk.
Mix in a large bowl and chill. Top with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients:
1 part Courvoisier® Rosé
1 parts EFFEN® Black Cherry Vodka
1 part DeKuyper® Crème de Cacao
2 parts cream
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass that has been drizzled with chocolate
In a recent study regarding alcohol consumption featured in ScienceDaily, research provides evidence for a topic that should be of concern for married, or soon to be married, couples — that drinking alcohol increases the risk of divorce.
According to one of the study’s researchers, Fartein Ask Torvik, not only do the study’s findings show that the more people drink, the higher the risk of divorce, but also that the compatibility of both partners’ drinking behavior is associated with divorce as well.
If a married couple drinks about the same amount of alcohol, or if both people completely abstain from drinking alcohol, the risk of divorce is lowered.
Interestingly, one of the other results of the study is that heavy alcohol consumption among women is more strongly associated with divorce than among men.
“The risk of divorce is estimated to be tripled when the husband’s level drinking is low and the wife’s drinking is heavy, compared with couples where both drink lightly.”
According to the researchers, this can be explained by the following factors:
The researchers warn that based on these findings, couples who intend on getting married should be aware of the drinking pattern of their partner since it is proven to be a possible problem. Ideally, partners should drink the same amounts as each other, or not drink at all.
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According to a new study, the “beer belly” is actually just a myth.
The truth is, bloated bellies come from all alcohol – not just beer.
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Researchers found that there’s nothing “magical” about the alcohol in beer to give someone a bigger belly or contain extra calories… it is more about the amount of alcohol that is consumed than the type.
The myth may have started because those who drink beer drink more. After all, a beer contains 12 ounces per serving, while a glass of wine contains about 5 ounces, and a shot is about 1.5 ounces.
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The study said that whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, drinking too much alcohol can cause a fluid buildup in the abdomen, which is a side effect of liver damage.
So at the end of the day, there’s nothing special about beer to fear.
But attacking your liver by binge drinking any alcohol each night is definitely a bad idea!!
It’s every beer fanatic’s holiday: Beer Day! That should make it a bit easier to get through this Monday. According to Today, National Beer Day was founded on April 7th, 1933, when Prohibition ended. A perfect way to celebrate would definitely be to have a brew or two!
Today has listed a few beers that you must try sometime, if not today!
1. Anchor Steam Beer
2. New Albion Ale
3. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
4. Pliny the Elder
5. Dale’s Pale Ale
To read more on these delicious beers, visit Today
Have a Happy Beer Day!
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You read it right. According to CBS News, a class action lawsuit was filed Thursday against more than two dozen California wineries, alleging their wines also have alarmingly high amounts of arsenic in them! Which wines? Some of our favorites: Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, Franzia, Charles Shaw, Cupcake and Beringer wines are just some of the labels named in the suit. But, the lawsuit primarily seems to affect white wines. The wines identified in the suit are primarily budget-friendly white or blush wines that include Moscato, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.
Here’s the deal. A lab in Denver tested some of our favorite budget wines, which are found most often in your favorite grocery stores. Yikes! According to the folks who did the testing, it wasn’t just a small amount of arsenic found in the wines, it was nearly four times the federal limit in some bottles!
An attorney familiar with the case says, “Consumers may be buying cheap wines, wines that are less than $5 dollars a bottle. But they may be paying with their health.” A trade group for the California wine industry released a statement saying, “We believe this allegation is false and misleading, and that all wines being sold in the U.S. marketplace are safe.”
Um, cheers?
Yes, please!! This might be the best news I’ve heard all week. According to EurekAlert!, scientists at the University of Illinois say a hangover-free wine could be a reality in the near future. WOW!! Thanks science!!
Apparently, scientists have figured out a way to genetically alter the yeast used to ferment grapes in wine so that it releases an enzyme that can help prevent that dreaded hangover! You know, the wine headache that can sometimes accompany one-or-two too many glasses of your favorite vino. But, that’s not all!!! There’s more! Scientists say they can also alter the yeast such that it also boosts all the health benefits of drinking wine!
So raise your glass high! To health! To no hangover! To science! To Friday. To whatever!! Cheers.
Introducing the Jevo, an appliance expected to revolutionize bars, nightclubs, restaurants, casinos and more. According to Buzzfeed, the Jevo produces 20 chilled, two-ounce Jell-O shots in 10 minutes. The machine uses small pods which can be customized with different boozes, colors and flavors.
A Keurig for Jell-O shots? Exactly.
This product is set to launch at The Nightclub and Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas on March 31st, 2015.
Jeff Jentin is the man behind this remarkable invention that has sororities and fraternities anxious for 2016 when the Jevo is expected to begin appearing in bars throughout college towns everywhere.
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Bacon has become the duct-tape of the food industry, readily applicable to any and all dishes as a foolproof solution to any culinary problems a person could have. Do you have some gross, coffee-flavored ice cream you don’t want to see go to waste? Just add some crispy bacon and you’re good to go! Ever wonder if your man/woman is staying faithful? Just wear bacon flavored chapstick and your marriage is saved! And now, thanks to Pinterest, a whole new field of baconology is being explored: mixed drinks! Now, without further adieu, all aboard the Bacon Express! CHOOT CHOOT!
Smoked Bloody Mary – This tasty drink has a bunch of smoked ingredients, including tomatoes, ice, salt, and, of course, bacon garnish. It also features asparagus, celery, lemon wedges, and horseradish, so you can justify yourself while you eat/drink it. Check out the original recipe at Vindulge.
Bacon Apple Martini – Bacon and apples? Yes, please. Bacon and apples in a martini? YES, YES, YES! This delicious drink features amaretto liqueur, bacon-infused vodka, sparkling cider, and maple syrup. Check out the recipe at Blender Booze‘s blog.
Bacon-Infused Whiskey – This is exactly what you think it is: straight-up bacon whiskey. Just remember that you’ll need a pound of “quality bacon” and one bottle of mediocre bourbon. Check out the recipe in detail at Modern Wifestyle‘s blog.
Bacon-Infused Vodka – The recipe for this puppy is at The Sweet Spot Blog, and the author swears “it is super easy to do!” Just get some bacon, vodka, and a mason jar and you are good to go. The end product is great on its own and even better for use in other mixed drinks!
Bacon and Egg Jello Shots – This last one is actually from WikiHow, which has a full recipe as well as a step-by-step process on how to make your very own baconized gelatin with cute little “eggs” on top.
1. Oak Park Brewing Company: This brewery is set in a lovely 90-year-old building that makes you feel like you’re on a luxurious, rustic ship – and an even bigger plus: they have extraordinary beer. There are usually seven beers on tap, but each beer always seems to be from a different planet than the one beside it. The British and Belgian ales have often been described as having a “West Coast kick,” and their IPAs are known for being aromatic and hoppy with a smooth malt finish. If you really like something, you can take it home in a growler like the one below!
2. Ruhstaller Brewing Company: Ruhstaller was founded by Captain Frank Ruhstaller, “California’s Premier Pioneer Brewer,” over 130 years ago. He grew the finest hops by partnering with California farmers, and his legacy continues today with people who are dedicated to keeping his beer a legacy. Check out the video about Ruhstaller below!
3. Track 7 Brewing Company: This brewery describes itself as “young, energetic, motivated and looking to take over Northern California and beyond.” In February, they opened a spacious taproom in Natomas which gives beer-lovers an open view of the brewhouse, meaning you can watch beer being made while enjoying a pint of your own. Track 7 Natomas has six beers on tap, including their signatures: Daylight Amber Ale, Bee Line Blonde and Panic IPA.
4. Rubicon Brewing: While this brewery is known for being a two-time gold medalist at the Great American Beer Festival, it is also greatly known for being one of the oldest breweries in America (Est. 1987). According to Rubicon’s website, “of the 1,679 brewers in operation today, only 74 were around in 1990,” and Rubicon was one of those 74 breweries. Other than producing delicious beer, Rubicon is also known for it’s dedication to supporting children and other organizations in the Sacramento community.
5. New Helvetia Brewing Company: Their tap list is constantly changing and, according to the website, their beers “reflect [their] staff, diverse and eclectic, drawing on old traditions, new techniques and hare brained schemes.” From stouts made with Naked Lounge coffee beans and Ginger Elizabeth chocolates, to a variety of IPAs, German lagers and Belgian ales; this brewery has got quite a selection to choose from. It is bound to have something you’ll love, whether you like beer or not!
-Janice Daniels KYMX/Sacramento
Beyonce released a video for “Feeling Myself” with Nicki Minaj on TIDAL this week. Did you happen to catch the part where Bey poured a champagne bottle into a hot tub?
The bottle, according to Perez Hilton, is called Armand de Brignac, aka Ace of Spades. Pricing of the bottles range from $300 to hundreds of thousands of dollars! Many are speculating that the bottle Beyonce wasted was worth $10K or $20K. Think about all the car payments, college tuitions and bills that could be paid off with that money! Check out the pictures below!
Before you overindulge, you might want to take a trip down the child’s health care isle at the grocery store for some Pedialyte. The special electrolyte-infused drink that you give to your kid when they have […]
Beyonce pouring away $10,000 wine and i won't pay more than £3.99 for Blossom Hill Rose 😂😫 http://t.co/WCYGmm5AjS
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josh (@josh_day) May 19, 2015There is no better drinking partner than Bill Murray. Just ask David Letterman. According to TMZ, As the final guest on Late Show last night (5/19), Murray shared a bottle of Slovenian vodka and a few farewell shots, but then later found himself on the set of MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
As if there was any doubt that the vodka was real, all you have to do is watch the video. Bill stumbles onto the set, falls off of his chair and slurs his way through the interview where he admitted that he had a bit more wine with friends at dinner following Late Show.
I love this guy.
Check out Murray and Letterman chugging vodka HERE.
School’s out and summer is about to be in session. Time to figure out the best bar hopping routine in the lively Sacramento. Thanks to Yelp users, you can write your own reviews of local places. Do you agree with these reviews?
R15, 1431 R street. This bar is the place to be if you’re trying to check out a sporting event and eat some great food. Complete with 14 flat screen TVs equipped with cable boxes that include just about every sport or gaming event, four pool tables and comfortable couches to have a drink in! Or perhaps you are more interested in having a private event for you and your friends. Check out their SKYYBox on the second floor! Not only are the drinks well priced, but the food isn’t half bad. One yelper states “The burger was actually really good and the wings were spot on the way I like it” giving this place 4 out of 5 stars.
University of Beer, 1510 16th street. For all you beer enthusiasts out there, this is place to be. The name says it all, this place has over 7 different types of beers, including all kinds of limited edition beers, IPA’s and a variety of stouts. If you have yet to figure out your favorite beer, the university professors are sure to help you find it. The daily specials offer a variety of beers in a selection of prices, one yelper adds that the “Ordering process was more difficult than it should have been” but in the same review states that there were “Lots of beer on tap so that was good.” With 3 out of 5 stars on Yelp you may have to come check out this university to decide for yourself.
The Mercantile Saloon, located on 1928 L street can be dubbed one of the best places to pregame before hitting the clubs. One Yelp user mentions that if you want to get drunk on a budget, The Merc is the place to be. All their drinks have been described as cheap strong drinks, especially during their happy hours. My favorite, the pink lemonade! Not only are all the bartenders super welcoming but everyone in the bar is great as well. Complete with an outdoor patio, The Merc is the place to stop by before a night out, just make sure you have cash on you.
Dive Bar, 1016 K street. What makes this place different than other bars in Sacramento is the live entertainment. Here is a place that has a live mermaid in the above aquarium. Yes, a live mermaid! Well, she’s a human of course, but where else can you get a cold drink and see a mermaid? With jukebox music, and great drinks, a yelp review talks about how this place is a great place to meet up with friends and hang out. My friends and I go here often to listen to music and catch up.” So if you’re looking for entertainment and a chill place to have a few drinks with friends, you should probably start here.
Faces on K street is the place to be is you love dancing. This place has not 1, but 3 separate dance floors, and get this: each dance floor plays a different kind of music! Not to mention a VIP lounge, an outdoor patio and yes a heated outdoor pool for your enjoyment. Faces also offers weekly events ranging from karaoke to country line dancing. But of course this is an article about bars, and Faces, well they have 15 different bars including a video bar. The drinks are delicious at a moderate price range. So if you are looking to break a sweat and meet some interesting people, dress to impress and try checking out Faces on their Welfare Wednesday’s for cheap drinks.
Badlands, also on K street, offers a luxurious take on a dance club. With high ceilings holding a large mirror ball this atmosphere is sure to make you start dancing. A light show, TV’s that play music videos, a lighted waterfall and of course 2nd floor lounge. Outside there is a balcony that overlooks the beautiful downtown Sacramento, and a bar right outside. But don’t worry, there are also three more bars inside the venue. Inside, the 400 sq. feet dance floor will let you have a great time with friends. Moderately priced drinks, great music and a variety of events including Liquid Therapy Happy Hour on 6/12 and their annual All White Party. It’s no surprise that the Yelpers give this place 4 out of 5 stars!
LowBrau, 1050 20th street. Looking for some great BBQ and cold beers? This place has both. From all eateries pork, like polish sausage and bratwurst this place will sure curve your appetite. With a variety of German beers on tap the 3.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp has to do with the combination of good food at decent prices. Great atmosphere, busy crowds, and an outdoor patio to enjoy. One review came to this bar not liking beer, but still left satisfied, they said “I’m not a big fan of beer but my server recommended a cider they had on tap and I absolutely loved it” Perhaps a lunch hangout with friends with some great beer on the side, this could be the place for you.
Sidetrax, 2007 K street if you can’t decide between a relaxed lounge setting or a lively dance floor this is the place to go. Sidetrax has both! There is a lounge and bar that serves up a variety of specialty cocktails and martinis. If you’re in the mood for some quality food, don’t worry, they have that to with their Savory Bare-Fare menu. 15 flat screen TVs for your entertainment as well as two rooftop patios to enjoy the warm nights in Sacramento. One yelper describes the best part is the outdoor balcony that views the bar scene on the streets. Whether it’s catching up with your friends over a few martinis or breaking out your dance moves, this place can offer both!
Blue Cue, 1004 28th street. With 3.5 out of 5 stars this place can be deemed as classy and upscale with its tall ceilings or a fun place to hang out, listen to music and play some pool with your friends. The food menu ranges from the usual burgers to pizza, but they do have a variety of cocktails and beers on tap that is sure to please, especially during Happy Hour. Be sure to check out their list of events and if you’re into some fun competition among friends, be sure to check out their trivia night on Wednesdays. “Trivia is extremely fun and challenging and worth checking out” says one Yelp review, accompanied by 5 full stars.
The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood Street. Sacramento’s very own leather cowboy bar. Great people, great food, and one thing that sets this place apart from the rest, no parking fees or cover charges! Win. Of course this place is complete with great priced and delicious drinks. I’d go for the Midori Sour with an extra cherry or two. Not only are the drinks enjoyable, but their prices are too, especially during happy hour. With old fashioned juke box music, TVs displayed throughout the venue, this casual setting is great for meeting people and perhaps shooting a round of pool or two. Be sure to check out their calendar to find out when you can get free food and $1 beers!
