Going against the odds May 3, 2008
Baltimoreans will imbibe Black-Eyed Susans as they cheer on the horses in the 133rd running of The Preakness. The problem is there are too few spectacles. (Globe and Mail)
Breast cancer's booze connection Apr 23, 2008
If I am honestly totalling up what I imbibe, I can get to six or seven drinks a week pretty quickly: one small glass of wine on many nights, with a second glass at dinner on the weekends. I haven't been drunk in years. (Globe and Mail)
Guv speaks: Sunday booze=death Mar 29, 2008
Sonny and pals have proffered every tired argument against Sunday sales they can come up with, the latest being this illogical idea that drinking in a bar on Sunday and driving home is less dangerous than staying home to imbibe. I think we should limit the christians to one day of religious observance ONLY so the zealotry can be contained. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nigeria: With Patience, All Will Be Well, Says Yar'Adua Mar 23, 2008
In his own Easter message, the Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the humility and teachings of Jesus Christ in their collective drive to restore the hope and faith of our people in governance and move the nation forward. "Easter, as we all know, is that period when Christians around the world join together with families, friends and neighbours to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the triumph of love and faith over death. The resurrection of Jesus... (allAfrica.com)
Line of cocktail mixers has a twist - caffeine Mar 2, 2008
And a 2007 Wake Forest University study found that college students who mixed energy drinks with alcohol tended to imbibe more during a single drinking session and were twice as likely to be injured or to ride with a drunken driver. "You don't realize how drunk you are, so you're more likely to take on things like driving," said James Mosher of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, a nonprofit that studies alcohol and drug problems. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Roll the Vice - Cousins may trade blows after all Feb 28, 2008
Neither drink, smoke or imbibe the drugs last night's promotion was attempting to warn the masses away from. They each prayed five times before stepping into the ring. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No more lying about age Feb 20, 2008
The researchers, quoted in the European Heart Journal, concluded that those who neither imbibe nor sweat will have up to a 49 percent higher risk of heart disease than those who do one or both of these activities. They further concluded that those who exercised and drank moderately had the lowest chance of dying from any cause. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Voters Stay Germ-Free on Flights Jan 21, 2008
Only 10% of readers chose to imbibe juices or hot teas to keep dry, infectious plane air at bay. Perhaps most readers would rather drink the booze, or rely on Airborne instead of O.J.. (Suite101.com)
Around the world, people reach for food to soothe a cold Jan 16, 2008
And in Japan, cold sufferers imbibe a sort of rice wine eggnog made by whisking honey and a beaten egg into piping hot sake. The science behind many of these remedies isn't established, but that isn't necessarily a reason not to try them. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
O'Reilly in confrontation with Obama staffer at rally... Jan 6, 2008
Lynn Sweet: Sweet: Fox's Bill O'Reilly in confrontation with Obama staffer at rally. Your local news source :: Select a community or newspaper. (The Drudge Report)
Best just to drink it all in Dec 30, 2007
Failing to imbibe sufficiently may lead to long-term psychological trauma from spending long periods attempting to communicate with drunken dribblers. Sober partygoers also face the risk of serious rib and lung damage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Weighing in on holiday cheer Dec 20, 2007
If you imbibe on an empty stomach, the alcohol will enter your bloodstream and make its way to your brain more quickly. Likewise, snack while you drink to slow alcohol absorption. (Globe and Mail)
There's no fear of failure in me: Madhuri Dixit Dec 16, 2007
But why not imbibe the best of foreign influences without losing our culture and tradition. Let's not forget who we are. (South Asian Women's Forum)
Sipping through the next great wine region in California Dec 14, 2007
Several Paso Robles wines have taken top honors in national and international rankings, and the wine critic Robert Parker Jr. wrote in the October issue of Food & Wine magazine, "I believe the region already shows some of the most striking potential in all of California." There are so many tasting rooms that a visitor could imbibe for a whole long weekend (most wineries are open Thursday to Monday); hence the white stretch limos parked at some of them, including one bearing the license plate... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
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Ideally, the average woman would imbibe one-half gallon each day, while men should drink between three-fourths to one gallon. The alkalizer technology isn t new a good number of households in Japan use the counter top machines, and the Russians have been researching alkalization for 50 or so years. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Newsweek: Why hangovers can't be cured Dec 13, 2007
How fast it takes you get to that zero level depends on your liver, which processes nearly all the alcohol you imbibe. And it can metabolize only small amounts of liquor each hour, explains liver specialist , professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)
Studying abroad offers a lesson in economics Dec 11, 2007
It's where Socrates was forced to drink hemlock -- and where Americans today who want to imbibe a nonlethal beverage might have to pay more than $14 for a beer. Latino and her friends need to be resourceful. (Albany Times Union)
Bar girls do speak English Dec 2, 2007
Psychologist Seema Hingorrany calls this mindset "learnt behaviour'' that we imbibe thanks to the conditioning of teachers, elders, peers and the media. Hingorrany found herself in a similar situation once while addressing a workshop on attention-deficiency in children. She addressed one of the parents who was wearing a sari in the Gujarati style in Hindi. The lady was offended, and Hingorrany had to hastily cover up with, "No Ma'am, it's because I thought usually parents are more comfortable... (India Times, India)
We met on StalkerSpace... Dec 1, 2007
Well homie, you can imbibe whatever you imbibe and feel depressed. Help the homeless and less priviledged. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Raise a glass to your health Nov 26, 2007
Women who imbibe alcohol of any kind are twice as likely to report better-than-average health than women who dont drink at all, researchers at the University of Miami in Coral Gables say. One possible reason why: Alcohol often goes hand in hand with making strong social connections, which tend to reduce stress. (MSNBC -- Health)
Spirited Giving: Wine Nov 23, 2007
Or they can hold on to that Gevrey-Chambertin 2004 until, say, the year they pay off their subprime home loan, at which happy moment they will imbibe a much-improved Burgundy, perhaps in front of the roaring fire into which they are tossing their mortgage-payment book. After all, unlike just about everything else, wine gets better with age. (SmartMoney)
Are Cigarettes More of a Drag on Teens than Marijuana? Nov 10, 2007
The scientists surveyed 5,263 Swiss students (2,439 females) aged 16 to 20 years, including 455 who said they smoked weed only; 1,703 who reported being tobacco and marijuana users; and 3,105 who said they did not imbibe at all. ADVERTISEMENT (article continues below) "The gateway theory hypothesizes that the use of legal drugs (tobacco and alcohol) is the previous step to cannabis consumption," the authors wrote. (Scientific American)
Maternal Alcohol Drinking During Pregnancy Associated With Risk For Childhood Conduct Problems Nov 7, 2007
26, 2006) Routine ultrasounds show that heavy drinkers who continue to imbibe after learning they are pregnant may carry fetuses with reduced skull and brain growth compared to those of abstainers or quitters. (Jul. (Science Daily)
NASA Data Helps Avoid Red Wine Headaches Nov 3, 2007
In the meantime, he believes diners worried about headaches and high blood pressure but unwilling to swear off wine altogether could at least use the detector to imbibe with less anxiety. "Behavior is a key element of health, and behavior modification is really difficult," Mathies said. (CBS News)
Framing a Relevant Foreign Policy Oct 31, 2007
is shaped by the information we imbibe and the experiences we endure. In 21st century Ghana, experience from a collective national consciousness tells me that the 2007 election is not about the future of the Republic of Ghana: the youth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Huebsch and Doyle deserve credit for compromise budget Oct 27, 2007
Not that I imbibe myself, but if we could get Dean, rprp, and kamikazee to tip a few, these blogs would be a lot more bearable. " dean wrote on Oct 26, 2007 11:55 AM:" Big oil gives over 90% of their campaign contributions to repubs " LAX wrote on Oct 26, 2007 10:50 AM:" Hey Krusty -- Dean makes perfect sense to the rest of us. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mangalore: FHNO's 7th National Conference Inaugurated - Pics Oct 27, 2007
Citing his example Dr Ballal encouraged doctors of today and tomorrow to imbibe such creative and productive thinking capabilities so as to help the nation march ahead. Dr Ballal lauded the efforts of the doctors of this region as the health indices of Dakshina Kannada and Udipi were very good compared to national and international levels. (Daijiworld.com)
Resurrecting classic cocktails Oct 20, 2007
Locally, Jon Santer of Bourbon h made pimento liqueur using a recipe printed in Imbibe magazine, and Martin Cate of Alameda's Forbidden Island has experimented with several recipes. Soon they may not need to trouble themselves with the monthlong infusion process. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Auburn: LSU fans hostile toward opposing teams, fans Oct 19, 2007
Not many teams forced to play an 8 p.m. Central game at LSU's Tiger Stadium, when fans have all day to tailgate and get riled up and maybe even imbibe a bit, can make it sound like a treat. "Our players enjoy going down and playing in Baton Rouge," Tuberville said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Column: Discrimination ought to be done right when it comes to drinking Sep 23, 2007
Billie Brant wrote on Sep 21, 2007 9:09 AM:" I don't care much for this piece Harry. This subject I don't find much humor in at all.... It raises some argueable points such as citizens between 18 and 21 being able to do everything else legally such as marry without parental permission, sign contracts, vote, serve in the military, but yet are denied the right to have a drink legally. I still have mixed feelings about the drinking issue. Denying a young man or woman who has joined the military and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Should the drinking age be lowered to 18 from 21? Sep 21, 2007
Crybaby wrote on Sep 16, 2007 8:29 AM:" I agree with "Smoking": It's well known ( refer to the 'study' of your choice) that SMOKING causes erratic driving, wife and child beating, public urination and vomiting, (sometimes at the same time) 'morning mouth', diarrhea, Hysteria ( thats a big one!), dereliction of familial duty, impure thoughts, goofiness, and a host of other problems simply not found among drinkers. Therefore, let's extinguish (ha, ha) smoking in every possible universe.... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
RUDY: HILLARY SPEWING 'POLITICAL VENOM' ON IRAQ Sep 13, 2007
Political Radar: Giuliani: Clinton Spewing 'Political Venom' on Iraq. Giuliani: Clinton Spewing 'Political Venom' on Iraq. (The Drudge Report)
MTV Awards flourish despite Britney bomb Sep 11, 2007
Though the suites appeared to be chaotic parties, the MTV-cast revelers were carefully organized, strategically placed and encouraged to imbibe for the cameras. Choreographed or not, Timberlake and Timbaland's suite looked the most exciting - T.I., buffeted by pole dancers, delivered a rousing version of "Big Things Poppin'" while 50 Cent stopped by to perform "Ayo Technology" with Timberlake and Timbaland. (FOX 11, AZ)
Cooking up the hamburger for health Sep 10, 2007
Or a drink you can imbibe just before boarding a long-haul flight that will help prevent deep-vein thrombosis. These are some of the "superfoods" - products with a proven medical benefit - that the CSIRO is developing to be discussed at an international food safety conference in Sydney this month. (Sydney Morning Herald)
No evidence of drunk astronauts Sep 8, 2007
He said astronauts should use their judgment on how much to imbibe. Posted. (USA Today -- Tech)
Held Over: I'll take the NFL and lay the points Sep 5, 2007
Yeah, I know all too well an NFL fan s need to imbibe as many alternative beverages as possible while watching and cheering on their team, but that s why God invented antacids and sick days on the eighth day. Can t go to work on a Tuesday the day after an important Monday night game. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The Left's Rovian Hate-Obsession Aug 21, 2007
Those decriers of "hate" on the left just can't imbibe enough hatred for Karl Rove to quench their "tolerant" and "compassionate" appetites ... Those decriers of "hate" on the left just can't imbibe enough hatred for Karl Rove to quench their "tolerant" and "compassionate" appetites. (Townhall.com)
Russian official denies astronaut drank Jul 30, 2007
But cosmonauts aboard Mir were permitted to imbibe moderately ... Despite official denials of drinking before Russian flights to the space station, cosmonauts aboard the Mir space station, which has since been abandoned, were permitted to imbibe moderately. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Need a Cigarette and a Cocktail? Just Pop a Pill Instead Jul 13, 2007
And when taken off the drug, the rats did not immediately imbibe more (the so-called rebound effect that has plagued other treatments). "That's because we believe [the drug] is turning down the reward system," Bartlett says, "instead of replacing the system.". (Scientific American)
Anti-smoking drug Chantix works for alcohol too Jul 12, 2007
When taken off the drug, the rats did not immediately imbibe more, a rebound effect that has affected other treatments. Varenicline has been available as a smoking cessation aid for nearly a year in the U.S. and the European Union, and as well as being safe it does not suppress the appetite and is not metabolized in the liver. (News-Medical.net)
Addiction stories Jul 8, 2007
Darryl Locklear, 50, agrees, though he has been kicked out of the facility 16 times for violating its zero-tolerance policy on alcohol and drug consumption (a policy so stringent that residents are advised not to imbibe energy drinks). Kim Harper, 38, left Faith late last month to have a baby. (The News-Herald)
'Adulthood' starts younger in Canada Jul 8, 2007
Conventional wisdom in the United States says making people wait to imbibe legally keeps them safer from alcohol abuse. But John McCardell Jr., 58, president emeritus of Middlebury College in Vermont, has caused a stir of late, claiming that an epidemic of underage and binge drinking is proof the current approach doesn't work. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drug Helps Problem Drinking Jul 6, 2007
Problem drinkers who took a craving-curbing drug whenever they felt the desire to imbibe reported fewer heavy drinking days each month than drinkers who took a look-alike placebo pill, but both groups reported marked reductions in heavy drinking days. Those findings come from a study of 403 heavy drinkers in Finland, who took either a placebo or the drug nalmefene on an "as needed basis.". (Newsmax)
Wine country too snooty? Maybe beer is more your taste Jun 11, 2007
Visitors can brew their own beer in the fermentation room or imbibe an impressive variety of craft beers on tap, including Celis Belgian white ale, a crisp, slightly floral brew, and New Holland Dragon s Milk, a bourbon barrel-aged ale with oak and vanilla tones. Owner Chris McKim sees a lot of beer tourists pass through. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Let's not be judgmental. Yes, lessons can and should be learned from this and many other similar tragedies. But during this time of mourning, please be respectful of the families of these boys and refrain from being judgmental. I pray for these families and for the peaceful repose of those boys. They are now with God. More... Jun 2, 2007
" Rev Lovejoy wrote on Jun 1, 2007 10:43 AM:" They chose to imbibe the alcohol and so reaped their just rewards for it. " LIN wrote on Jun 1, 2007 10:55 AM:" What a tragedy. (North County Times)
Booming Utah Town Is Short on Booze May 28, 2007
There's a supply problem facing those who imbibe in this city of 126,000, where spectacular red rock scenery, sunny weather and affordable proximity to Las Vegas have contributed to a record population boom. St. George has a single state-run liquor outlet -- on the city's west side -- and its inventory is often depleted. (Newsday -- Nation)
Free Will Astrology May 23, 2007
It's not false advertising: The pollinators get to imbibe sweet food at the heart of the flower. But the flower also has a hidden agenda. (City Pages)
Wilderness lost -- chronic illness slows avid hiker May 21, 2007
" he screamed with delight. "Their leaves have all changed colors. " It was the first time that year he had noticed the turning of the leaves. For the rest of the afternoon, he ignored the swings and the slides, and instead fetched me individual red, gold and brown leaves. "Look at this one," he said, as he placed each gift gently in my hand. As we walked home, Andrew's face was illuminated. "Oh, I love fall," he said suddenly. In that moment, he seemed more purely himself than I had ever seen... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
AIDS campaign stirs morality debate in India May 16, 2007
Proponents of the ban say the sex-education course modelled on those taught in many Western countries, will make students imbibe "decadent western morality.". They point to polls showing that an increasing number of young people mostly India's moneyed youngsters living in cities have postponed marriage, but not sex. (Globe and Mail)
Beer culture its own problems May 13, 2007
It turned out that he had continued to imbibe after leaving the ballpark, and that he also was talking on his cell phone, speeding and in possession of marijuana at the time of his accident. And that Hancock, only days before, had been lectured about drinking and driving by Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, himself guilty of a DUI offense during spring training. (Newsday -- Sports)
Joshua M. Bernstein May 9, 2007
After all, it would be an honor to imbibe with these fine, bearded men. They deserve our well-lubricated lauds. (New York Press)
10 GOP candidates to meet for first debate May 4, 2007
" Reagan's wishes -- and legacy -- are sure to be a topic for the crowd on stage. In a wide-open race, they're trying to attach themselves at the hip to the late president, who is revered by many Republicans as an optimistic leader, the quintessential "great communicator," and a beacon of conservative values. "If this debate were a drinking game, and you had to imbibe every time you hear the word 'Reagan,' you would pass out before the closing remarks,'' predicted Bill Whalen, a research fellow... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sober Celebrations Apr 4, 2007
However, she notes that there are Catholic priests in recovery who still sip wine during Mass and also rabbis who imbibe during rituals without consequence, which goes against the science of addiction. She suggests that the anterior cingulated cortex, which governs the executive function of the brain, is the area associated with alcohol dependence and begins developing at an early age. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Immigration columns get readers going Mar 28, 2007
It is because of the ideas that they imbibe: leftism, multiculturalism, pious Islam. and Mexican irredentism, to name just a few. (Boston Globe)
Alcoholics accelerated Mar 25, 2007
It found that young men, including teenagers below the legal drinking age, imbibe at least five drinks at a time -- a level researchers deem hazardous. A bigger surprise is what the survey reveals about the rest of us. (Globe and Mail)
Six Nations Awards Mar 21, 2007
This goes to England tyro David Strettle who was forced to imbibe the 14 glasses of red wine that his thoughtful team-mates had sent his way following his debut in Dublin. Just as the young wing was settling his 'fine' in full, a bottle of champagne was plonked in front of him. (iAfrica.com)
News and notes from spring training Mar 12, 2007
2) Imbibe at Frenchys Tiki Hut at the back end of the left-field bleachers. As Dan McDonough, assistant general manager for the Clearwater Threshers points out, its probably the only in-stadium watering hole where fans are likely to rub shoulders with the likes of Chase Utley or Jimmy Rollins after a game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hundreds go for March Madness Trail Run Mar 5, 2007
Now in its ninth year, the trail run included four races for either children or adults, a pancake breakfast and a beer garden for those old enough to imbibe. Previous Story. (North County Times)
"Merlot to Go" bill passes Senate Mar 1, 2007
However, his views regarding alcohol should not be forced upon those of us who do imbibe. If the bottle is resealed at the restuarant, the open container law doesn t apply. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Carter Rips Cheney's 'Abysmal' Iraq Record Feb 26, 2007
And if anybody takes a drink of the water they imbibe the Guinea worm eggs. A year later, it's a worm about a foot about three-feet long that makes a that stings the inside of the epidermis, the skin, and begins to emerge. (ABC News)
Nigeria:Obasanjo Warns Against Election Violence Feb 18, 2007
The President said he was disappointed that Atiku did not imbibe such qualities and apologise for the mistake, stating that he is making up for his mistakes with the emergence of Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'adua. He said because of the qualities possessed by the duo of Alhaji Umaru Yar'adua and Dr. Jonathan Goodluck, all their political opponents can talk about is the health of Yar'adua. (allAfrica.com)
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The oxygenator was designed, according to Johnson, to allow the lungs to reely imbibe oxygen as when in a perfect state of health. By oxidizing the poisons within the blood, the blood stream of the body is purified and cleansed. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Kufuor concerned about high rate of child trafficking Feb 11, 2007
In a speech read for him at the traditional 91Christmas' party for children in the Eastern Region at Suhum on Friday, President Kufuor urged the nation's minors to imbibe the virtues of humility, respect and resourcefulness and take their studies seriously and shun bad companions. He affirmed government's commitment towards mobilizing adequate human and financial resources to promote the growth and development of children to enable them become meaningful participants in the society and also... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Officials warn against too much Super Bowl fun Feb 4, 2007
It's arguably the biggest party of the year, which means people are drinking; the long pregame hype leading to this year's matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts only lengthens the time to imbibe, say experts. To lessen the hazards of drinking, and then driving, health and safety advocates have some advice. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Continue reading Jan 21, 2007
When people in this San Joaquin Valley city of 50,000 residents drink publicly provided water, they imbibe small amounts of hydrogen sulfide - a gas also found in human flatulence. That notable characteristic generates a lot of unflattering remarks from those who don't live here. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
