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  • Hospitality Workers Can Now Join A Digitally Based Union

    Hospitality workers who aren’t interested in joining a traditional union, now have another option, a “digital union”.

    The first digital union, Hospo Voice which is part of the United Voice union offers a range of online tools for workers for just $9.99.

    Some of the tools include a pay-checking service, a record of their hours worked and diary where members can record workplace incidents.

    There are also online templates for letters to employers, for example letters to send to an employer if they are underpaying you. Find out more at https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/digital-union-launches-for-hospitality-workers/

  • Scotland Introduces Minimum Price Alcohol

    Scotland is attempting to stop its alcoholics from literally drinking themselves to death by introducing a new law.

    The minimum unit pricing came into effect in May and will hopefully get alcoholics to stop drinking so much. Watch the video for more.

  • How to Party and Diet at the Same Time

    If you haven’t quite mastered the art of drinking alcohol and staying in shape at the same time, here’s some help.

    In this video a fitness trainer shares his secrets on partying and losing weight – it can be done!

  • Watch The Irish Drink North American Favourites

    Ireland is known around the world for is alcoholic offerings which have become firm favourites globally. It’s safe to say the Irish really know their alcohol.

    So what happens when Irish people try Canadian alcohol? Watch the video to find out.

  • Researchers From University of Texas Say Drinkers Live Longer than Non-drinkers

    A study by researchers at the University of Texas found that drinking alcohol may actually prolong your life but the key is drinking in moderation.

    We’ve heard time and time again that excessive alcohol consumption is bad for your health but psychologist Charles Holahan, who led the study, found mortality rates were highest in people who had never had a sip of alcohol.

    Mortality rates were slightly lower for heavy drinkers and lowest for moderate drinkers.

    From the 1824 participants in the study, 41 per cent of moderate drinkers died early in comparison to 69 per cent of non-drinkers who died prematurely.

    It is important to note that drinking responsibly and in moderation is the key because excessive alcohol consumption can cause cancer, stroke, heart disease, liver and brain damage.  Find out more http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/health/study-finds-those-who-drink-live-longer-than-those-who-dont/news-story/fdd9221a3ed4ba235ed1e95618ddd6a4

  • Heavy Drinkers Have More Bacteria in Their Mouths, Study Claims

    In case you didn’t know we all have good and bacteria in our mouths and it’s vital to our health.

    But according to a study published in the Microbiome journal heavy consumption of alcohol could negatively influence the oral microbiome composition or bacterial composition in the mouth.

    Researchers say drinkers, especially heavy drinkers have more bad bacteria and fewer good bacteria (like the kind used in probiotic food supplements to prevent illness).

    Excessive drinking, like smoking is therefore bad for maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the mouth, the researchers said.

    Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/25/people-who-drink-alcohol-have-dirty-mouths-crawling-with-bad-bacteria-study-suggests.html

  • 220 Year Old Yeast Used to Create Shipwreck Beer

    A shipwrecked brew made with yeast from a 1796 merchant ship has finally reached its destination, more than 200 years later.

    The brew which was contained on a ship in 1796 left Calcutta, India for Sydney with rum, wine and beer, more than 30,000 litres of it.

    The ship ran aground in 1797 just north-east of Tasmania and was only discovered in 1977, covered in sand.

    In the 90s the wreck was salvaged including some of its beer which has been on display at a museum ever since.

    David Thurrowgood, a chemist-turned-conservator at QVMAG, realised he could use the live yeast from the 200+ year old beer to make new beer.

    After opening the beer and finding that the yeast was still active, they decided to make their own beer and much to their amazement the end result was a success.

    Find out more https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/drink-beer-two-centuries-making

  • Three Minutes to A Chilled Bottle of Wine

    So you forgot about those guests that you invited over for dinner and are now knocking at your door? Don’t panic it is possible to serve them a chilled glass of wine.

    In fact did you know that it’s possible to chill a bottle of wine in just 3 minutes?

    According to wine expert and master sommelier Brian McClintic, the trick is an ice bath filled with plenty of salt.

    Ensure that the entire bottle is emerged in the ice, with a liberal amount of salt sprinkled in.

    The trick you ask? Well the salt reduces the freezing point of water, meaning the liquid becomes ice cold without solidifying.

    For more visit http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/how-to-get-a-chilled-bottle-of-wine-in-just-three-minutes/news-story/d14feb1b046da3348e46aa741d78dc6a

  • How Much is Too Much Alcohol?

    New research on alcohol and life-expectancy has us questioning just how much alcohol is too much.

    A new study involving 600,000 participants published in The Lancet suggested that levels of alcohol previously thought to be relatively harmless are linked to earlier mortality.

    Australian guidelines say no more than 2 standard drinks a day are acceptable.

    Ultimately drinking in moderation rather than in excess or binge drinking is crucial. It’s also important to have at least one day a week when you abstain from alcohol.

    Read more at: https://www.vox.com/2018/4/24/17242720/alcohol-health-risks-facts

  • What To Do To Sober Up Quick

    Did you have an unexpected night out with friends and need to sober up for that important meeting quick? Here’s our top tips for sobering up fast.

    1. Drink water. You’ve heard it a million times before but water really does help. Remember alcohol dehydrates you and that’s one of the reasons for the hangover. Water will work wonders.

    2. Prepare in advance.Before you drink make sure you have something to eat to line the stomach and help slow the process of intoxication.

    3. Get some rest. Sleep in if you can because alcohol robs us of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase which you need to feel refreshed.

    4. Take a painkiller such as paracetamol to stop the pain of electrolyte imbalances,widening of the blood vessels etc.

    5. Take a cool shower or dip in the ocean.

    Find out more at https://coach.nine.com.au/2018/05/11/14/33/how-to-sober-up