Posts Tagged ‘Food & Alcohol’
Written by Almanda on 10 March 2010
Just when you think the economy might be taking a turn for the better, leave it too a defective Prius and salmonella poisoning in Pringles to screw it all up.
James Sikes, says that while he was driving around in his 2008 Prius, he reached to loosen the stuck accelerator, but it would not budge. The car continued to speed up while he desperately
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Written by Almanda on 01 March 2010
There's never a dull moment for Paris Hilton. The socialite has managed to rile quite a few feathers in Brazil after her sexy new ad for Devassa Beer recently premiered in the country. Brazil's advertising regulatory group Conar is launching an investigation into whether the ad violates the country's ad rules regarding using sex to see alcohol and
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Written by Almanda on 16 February 2010
And by the looks of it looks it seems Paris had a few drinks as well. While promoting the Brazilian beer Devassa, Paris Hilton took a break from her recently under the radar behavior and picked up right where she left off on the party scene. While at a nightclub with a beer in hand, Paris began to provocatively dance around, even getting on all
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Written by Almanda on 10 February 2010
Beer guzzlers rejoice! Scientists have unearthed yet another reason why downing some beer can actually be good for you. Researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California have discovered that beer contains silicon, a key factor in promoting bone health. While earlier research had hinted at beer’s
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Written by Almanda on 09 February 2010
It's so refreshing to know that great scientific minds are putting their efforts and talents to good use! This beer-delivering little gem was presented at the Kinetica Art Fair in London. A group at Middlesex University came up with this gadget that responds to a simple wave of a hand. To get the Heineken Bot to refill your empty cup, simply wave
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Written by Almanda on 04 February 2010
Well this is definitely one way to get people's attention. As part of a Valentine's Day promotion, Mildred's Temple Kitchen in Toronto is encouraging horny couples to do some fornicating in their unisex bathrooms. Why, other than the fact that it's kind of awesome, would the restaurant want all manners of bodily fluids exchanged in their
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Written by Almanda on 02 February 2010
Ok, what is going on?!? The City Council in the Orange County recently decided to rain on every college student,and every college student at heart's parade by banning beer pong. Yes, you read that correctly, BANNING BEER PONG! The ban affects the downtown Huntington Beach community and puts a stop to all alcohol-based games played in restaurants
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Written by Almanda on 25 January 2010
Well, not really, but this is probably as close as we'll get. Chuck Fallon, the president of Burger King North America, recently announced that the home of the Whopper would be opening up it's first real restaurant. And it's going to serve beer! More info on when you can get your booze on while chowing down on dollar menu delights after the jump.
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Written by Almanda on 20 January 2010
Well this thoroughly blows. In an attempt to curb the heavy boozing that goes down in Britain, officials are introducing rules that would prohibit pubs and bars from offering promotions and drinking games that encourage an excessive amount of alcohol guzzling. That’s right, folks, that means no more dentist's chair. The dentist’s chair
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Written by Almanda on 12 January 2010
Well this is certainly a creative way to get people to donate blood. A Washington state blood center is offering up coupons for free beer to selfless citizens who donate a pint of their blood. While all donors must be 21 years old to participate in the promotion (sorry junior), the "give blood, get beer" is cooperating with local businesses to
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