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TxDOT reminds motorists that "buzzed" driving is drunk driving AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring - March 1(st) through May 31(st) - marks the most dangerous season on Texas roadways for alcohol-related traffic crashes. That's why the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to line up a P.A.S.S. - a Person Appointed to Stay Sober - because even "buzzed" driving is drunk driving. In 2011, spring accounted for 26 percent of all alcohol-related...
HobNob Wines Becomes the First Official Wine Sponsor of THE FADER FORT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HobNob wines continues to deliver for its music savvy consumers and announces it will once again be part of the 2013 Austin, Texas music-scene as the first official wine sponsor of The FADER FORT Presented by Converse. The FORT, which is held March 13(th)- March 16(th) at 1101 East 5(th) Street at Waller Street, is a four day party presenting today's innovative...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com – Your University Online When examining the history of alcohol, we find it runs parallel to much of recorded human history. Throughout time, the use of alcohol has played an important role in religion and worship. Additionally, its use has provided nutrients and provided medicinal, antiseptic and analgesic properties. In early Egyptian culture, both beer and wine were deified and presented to their gods. Cellars and winepresses were represented by a...
U.S.'s Fastest Growing, Imported, Super-Premium Vodka Brand Celebrates Hollywood Legend Marilyn Monroe's Dazzling Style, Elegance And Love Of Strawberries JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe's history, achievements and talent have made her one of the world's greatest cultural icons. She inspired fans, musicians, writers, designers and artists with her timeless beauty, grace and glamour. Three Olives, a super-premium vodka brand imported...
Delray Recovery Center is a Florida-based facility with programs for drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression. The center released an infographic containing shocking binge drinking facts. Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) March 01, 2013 Delray Recovery Center’s newly released binge drinking infographic serves several purposes. The first is to provide many shocking statistics and information regarding the practice so...
From Its Inception, 20,000 Guests Attended from 33 U.S. States and 24 Countries, 2,800 People Employed and 159 New York City Restaurants and Bars Boosted NEW YORK, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manhattan Cocktail Classic, New York's peerless multi-day celebration of cocktails and culture, today shared statistics on the festival's economic impact on the Big Apple, including total attendees, tourism, bartenders/employees and local businesses. Now in its fourth year, the festival,...
ACTON and FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Psychemedics Corporation, (NASDAQ: PMD) and TruTouch Technologies, Inc. today announced that they have signed an agreement to market TruTouch's rapid optical alcohol detection and biometric test in the US. The workplace sobriety assurance solution utilizes an optical based, non-invasive near infra red sensor that quickly and accurately measures alcohol consumption. This is simply done by placing the index finger on the...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Alcohol consumption in the UK may be much higher than previously thought, with as many as 75 percent of Britons drinking more than the recommended daily limit. And many of these people are likely consuming dangerous levels of alcohol, with the drinking habits of women easily matching those of men, according to researchers from University College London [UCL]. Publishing the findings of a new study in the European Journal of Public...
Nurotag, a new take on the average car show, where contestants actually choose the winner of the show was visited by a new wave treatment center, Into Action Treatment in South Florida. Miami, Florida (PRWEB) February 23, 2013 Into Action Treatment is a drug and alcohol treatment center that is known for being a little different. They are located in South Florida and focus on long term care and like their founder and CEO Andrey Rossin, they like to do things a little bit different. They...
Molecular switch promises new targets for diagnosis and therapy Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading preventable cause of developmental disorders in developed countries. And fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a range of alcohol-related birth defects that includes fetal alcohol syndrome, is thought to affect as many as 1 in 100 children born in the United States. Any amount of alcohol consumed by the mother during pregnancy poses a risk of FASD, a condition that can include the...
