An alcoholic drink to be named after Gaddafi
November 24th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Moscow, Nov 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Russian liquor maker intends to manufacture a drink named after former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Russia’s RIA Novosti reports that drink maker Alexandrovy Pogreba has submitted ... Read more...
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Russian firm to name alcoholic drink after Gaddafi
November 23rd, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian company is going to produce and sell an alcoholic drink in Russia named after Libya's slain leader Muammar Gaddafi, a media report said ... Read more...
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Your Facebook pics could be keeping nice friends away
November 7th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Your semi-clad photos on social networking sites like Facebook could be one of the things which might be preventing many individuals from becoming your online ... Read more...
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Medvedev signs bill classifying beer as alcohol
July 20th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a bill officially classifying beer as an alcoholic drink, thereby restricting its sale, the Kremlin said.Under the bill, alcoholic ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg under fire for promoting new fruity alcoholic drink ‘Blast’
April 23rd, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Rapper Snoop Dogg has come under fire for promoting a new fruity alcoholic drink called 'Blast' that is being marketed to underage drinkers.The alcoholic fruit drink made ... Read more...
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Toddler served alcoholic drink at Olive Garden
April 15th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Lakeland, April 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A mother was alarmed when she realized that the drink that her son just took was alcoholic in nature. According to Jill VanHeest, she ordered a cup ... Read more...
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Taking more than 2 alcoholic drinks daily ‘increases cancer risk’
April 9th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 09 (ANI): A study has indicated that drinking more than two alcoholic drinks a day can significantly increase the risk of some cancers.NHS guidelines state that men should drink not ... Read more...
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Mums who drink early in pregnancy ‘more likely to have unruly kids’
March 22nd, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Teenagers whose mothers drank early in pregnancy are more likely to become unruly, aggressive and badly behaved, researchers claim.According to their study, the risk of anti-social behaviour rose ... Read more...
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Could playing Mozart to wine really make it ‘musical’?
March 6th, 2011 - 12:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 6 (ANI): At least that's what an Austrian inventor is claiming and despite being scoffed at by scientists, vineyards around the world are adopting the idea.Markus Bachmann has invented ... Read more...
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Russia set to classify beer as alcoholic drink for first time
February 24th, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 24 (ANI): Russia is for the first time set to legally classify beer as an alcoholic drink, and the move comes as the Kremlin carries out its toughest anti-alcohol campaign.Beer ... Read more...
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Study: Tuesday at 10am is most stressful time of week
January 25th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A study into the habit of workers in the United Kingdom has revealed that most workers in the country find 10 am on Tuesdays to be the ... Read more...
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Most Stressful Time of the Week? Tuesday 10am
January 25th, 2011 - 10:42 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to a survey which was done on the habits of workers in Britain, the most stressful time of the week is not the expected Monday morning – ... Read more...
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Zeta-Jones ‘had a good cry’ when she heard Douglas’ tumour had gone
January 12th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): Catherine Zeta-Jones broke down in tears of relief when she learned her husband Michael Douglas had beaten throat cancer.Douglas revealed that the Welsh actress 'had a good ... Read more...
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“The Apprentice” Finale Winner To Be Unveiled Tonight
December 19th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much awaited final of the hit reality show "The Apprentice" will finally come to an end tonight. Fans of the reality show aired on BBC1 ... Read more...
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Why men are twice as likely to become alcoholics
October 20th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Men are twice as likely as women to become alcoholics and now scientists believe they know why. They found that consuming beer and wine on a night out ... Read more...
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Why men are more vulnerable to alcoholism
October 19th, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): It is well known that men are up to twice as likely to develop alcoholism as women. However, the reason behind this difference in susceptibility has remained unclear. ... Read more...
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How the sights and smells of booze can turn people into alcoholics
September 2nd, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): Experienced drinkers develop associations between alcohol's taste and smell, and the intoxication that follows soon thereafter, indicating a predisposition towards alcohol or dependence on it."The smell of an ... Read more...
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Cheers! Beer can help you lose weight
August 3rd, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 3 (ANI): Swapping two glasses of red a night for a pint of beer can help people lose weight, according to a new study.Research by the Campaign for Real Ale ... Read more...
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What you drink may be seen as how you think in job interviews
July 30th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, July 30 (ANI): The next time you appear for a job interview, make sure you order just a glass of water and not beer or wine, for you could appear less ... Read more...
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Scottish brewer Brewdog have made the strongest Beer in the word - ‘The End of History’
July 23rd, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Edinburg, July 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scottish brewer Brewdog has made a public statement confirming this morning they have shattered the previous world record for the strongest beer with their beer which is ... Read more...
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Justin Timberlake turn director for tequila TV ad
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): Pop star Justin Timberlake has directed a new advertisement for his tequila brand.The SexyBack hitmaker launched 901 Tequila last year (09) and he recently stepped behind the camera ... Read more...
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Gwyneth Paltrow pens cookbook in memory of her late dad
July 11th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, July 11 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has penned a cookbook, titled 'My Father's Daughter', in memory of her late dad.The 'Iron Man' actress's father Bruce Paltrow died in 2002 from pneumonia after ... Read more...
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One alcoholic drink can triple chances of car accident
June 18th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, June 18 (ANI): A study has found that even a single alcoholic drink can triple the chances of a driver dying in a car accident, as it can increase a driver's ... Read more...
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‘Wild-child’ Winehouse’s new beau turns her into a non-smoking teetotaller
June 17th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 17 (ANI): 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse has turned over a new leaf ever since she met film director Reg Traviss, revealed her best pal.Winehouse's best friend Sam Shaker, who ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu farmers’ protest against ban on toddy tapping
May 27th, 2010 - 11:14 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 27 (ANI): Thousands of farmers engaged in toddy tapping staged a protest and later courted arrest in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore city on Thursday against the government's decision to ... Read more...
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Moderate drinkers are healthier than teetotallers
May 23rd, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) Moderate drinkers are found to have better health than teetotallers, a new study reveals.
Telegraph.co.uk reported that the findings reveal that moderate drinkers have lower rates of heart ... Read more...
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Middle aged women drinking more than in their teens
April 6th, 2010 - 5:50 am ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) Middle aged women are drinking more than they did in their teens putting their health at risk, reveals a survey.
A joint survey by the British Liver Trust and ... Read more...
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South California Teacher Arrested For Drunken Teaching
March 25th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Thermal, California, March 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Another teacher has ended up in trouble, though this time not for writing any discouraging comment on the notebook or for any sex scandal ... Read more...
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Greys Anatomy: Limited Exposure
January 22nd, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by admin
By Anita Thomas
Jan 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Now that Dr. Shepherd (aka McDreamy) knows that the chief has a drinking problem and threatens to expose him to the board, Grey makes him promise ... Read more...
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UK High Court gives Vodka protected status
January 20th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.20 (ANI): Britain's High Court has given Vodka protected status.The Russian drink joins the ranks of champagne, whisky and sherry as a name protected by the courts, reports The Telegraph. The ... Read more...
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Singapore nightclub offers free drinks to women based on bra size!
January 18th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 18 (ANI): A Singapore nightclub is said to be providing drinks to women according to the cup size of their bra.According to the offer by the OverEasy nightclub, those ... Read more...
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‘Merrymaking’ in Argentina lands Pak hockey stars in trouble
December 24th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Dec. 24 (ANI): Partying with foreign girls during the just concluded Champions Challenge in Argentina has landed Pakistani hockey players in a big trouble.The Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports ... Read more...
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Obesity, booze and smoking increase second breast cancer risk
September 9th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): Obesity, alcohol use and smoking significantly increase the risk of second breast cancer among breast cancer survivors, says a new study.The study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer ... Read more...
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Different types of booze impact desire for food differently
August 25th, 2009 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, August 25 (ANI): The type of alcoholic drink you consume may have an impact on your desire for food, suggests an Australian study.Dr. Anna Kokavec, a research psychologist at La Trobe ... Read more...
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Winehouse’s dad wants her to launch perfume
July 23rd, 2009 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse's dad Mitch is encouraging her to launch her own fragrance.
The singer, who has publicly battled addictions to drinks and drugs, and her ... Read more...
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