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  • Geneticist Says Alcohol Issues can be Inherited

    Problems with alcohol may be inherited, according to a geneticist and author Dr Margaret Smith.

    One only needs to look at the number of celebrities whose children have followed in their footsteps when it comes to alcohol abuse to realise there must be a link between our genes and our drinking habits, the latest example is the tragic death of Bobbi Kristina Brown in much the same manner as her mother Whitney Houston.

    According to Dr Smith a novelty seeking gene DRD4 may be to blame.

    A family history of depression and anxiety may also have something to do with it.

    Find out more about Dr Smith’s research.

  • Concern Over Rise in Vic Ice and Alcohol Emergencies

    An increase in the number of alcohol related ambulance calls in Victoria is concerning especially because paramedics say they get more alcohol call outs than ice and drug related call outs.

    According to a report by health organisation, Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, there was an 11.8 per cent increase in ambulances attending alcohol-related emergencies in Melbourne in 2013-14.

    Read more at www.9news.com.au

  • ‘Vegemite Watch’ Rejected by PM

    People in dry communities are using Vegemite sandwich spread to make alcohol, but the Prime Minister has warned against the ban of Vegemite.

    A “Vegemite watch” is off the table, according to Prime Minister Tony Abbott. He said that it is more important that we ensure that remote communities are being properly policed.”

    Find out more here. 

  • New Zealand Alcohol Free Bar Closed

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au

    If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from a New Zealand bar, it’s that non-alcoholic bars don’t work.

    After being opened for just 5 weeks the bar which served no alcohol, was forced into closure by the fact that it had no customers.

    Would you go to a no-alcohol bar?

    See more at Metro.co.uk

  • Pilots fail Alcohol Test – Flight grounded

    A flight was recently grounded after five crew members on the AirBaltic flight failed alcohol tests.

    Police were tipped off by a passenger that the crew may have been intoxicated and upon testing 5 of the crew failed alcohol tests including 2 pilots.

    The flight was delayed and the crew members were arrested.

    Source: Telegraph.co.uk

  • Caffeine and Alcohol – A Potentially Lethal Combination

    Drinking responsibly is more than just drinking in moderation. It also involves ensuring you don’t consume any dangerous combinations that could be bad for your health, perhaps even deadly. Caffeine and alcohol is one such combination, and in particular alcohol and energy drinks. Watch this video to learn more.

     

  • Finding Your Best Wine Could Lie in Your Chocolate Preference

    A subscription service that’s been developed by 2 MIT grads and has been running for about a year now, could be the answer to getting to know your wine preferences.

    The service called Bright Cellars, asks your favourite chocolate and flavour preferences, like dark chocolate, milk chocolate, orange, strawberry, peach etc. without asking direct wine questions. It then uses an algorithm to determine what wines you would like best.

    Does it work? Click here to find out.

  • Hire The Best Hospitality Staff with These Tips

    Isn’t it strange that the unemployment rate is rising, yet the hospitality industry is finding it difficult to recruit and retain staff?

    I recently came across an article on Hospitality Magazine which claimed to have 3 easy steps to choosing the right hospitality employees. Click here to find out for yourself if they work.

    One thing is for sure, all staff, if working in a licensed venue should be in possession of a valid RSA certificate. The RSA or Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate is proof of having completed mandatory training to be able to serve alcohol in Australia. Find out more about the online course here.

  • $15,000 For This Pricey Burgundy

    Looking for a good wine to celebrate one of your life’s milestones? You may want to consider the Richebourg Grand Cru. There must be a reason this is the world’s priciest wine!

    The Burgundy from the Bordeaux region in France will set you back  $15 195 (€14 254) a bottle.

    The region has reason to celebrate with it just being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July.

    Click to read more.

  • Best Wine and Steak Pairings

    Master Sommelier, Brahm Callahan, the wine director at Grill 23 and Bar in Boston, Massachusetts is one of only 147 in the world.

    If you aren’t an expert like Mr Callahan, just order a dry riesling – this goes well with all cuts, he says.

    In a post on Hospitality Magazine, Mr Callahan gives his choice of 4 of the best wine and steak pairings.

    Click here for more.