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From BevNET.com:


"Kentucky youths may have to turn to another source for their morning caffeine jolt if the state's legislature passes a bill introduced Friday that would ban energy drink sales to minors.

Beverage and convenience store industry professionals say the proposed bill unfairly targets energy drinks and would create an undue burden on convenience stores. But State Rep. Danny Ford (R-Mt. Vernon) said he introduced the bill "for the safety of the children."


READ: Ky. Bill would ban energy drink sales to minors

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According to the New York Times, folks who are trying to keep their water tippling a tad greener by re-using plastic water bottles might be sucking down some unexpected side-effects.


"The type of plastic bottle that typically holds water, soda and juice is made from polyethylene terephthalate, a petroleum-based material also known as PET that is labeled No. 1.

The trouble with reusing those plastic bottles is that each time they are washed and refilled they become a little more scratched and crinkly, which can lead them to degrade. That can cause a trace metal called antimony to leach out, said Frederick S. vom Saal, a professor of biology at the University of Missouri who has studied plastics for years.

"We have to assume that along with that metal, others are almost certainly leaching out as well, but we don't know what they are and we don't know what to look for because manufacturers won't tell us what else is in the bottles," Professor vom Saal said."

Perhaps it's because I live in a city with well-regarded tap water, but I've never really gotten into the whole bottled water toting thing. It's not as if I'm staggering around parched all the time -- there's always a water fountain or tap ice water available when I've needed it. I've just yet to really understand the circumstances in which one is frequently tasked to be an ersatz camel, toting along their own hydration lest potable water be scare throughout the journey. Might someone explain?

Read: The (Possible) Perils of Being Thirsty While Being Green

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It seems our Grolsch-swiggin pals aren't the only ones who celebrate the season in creatively bibulous way. Watch as 462 pints of Continental come together to form some serious Christmas cheer.



Previously: The Grolsch Christmas Tree

The swell folks at Green Daily turned us on to one household's efforts to keep it, uh, green for the holidays by constructing a Christmas tree from (we presume) empty Grolsch beer bottles. That's taking holiday "spirits" a tad literally, but I've gotta admit it looks awful purty.


Especially after a Grolsch or two.


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Blogging Stocks reports that Seattle-based Jones Soda, those wacky folks behind such marketing/flavor innovations as Turkey & Gravy Soda and Candy Corn soda are releasing a limited edition suite of Seahawks inspired drinks.

Sez the website:

"IF YOU THINK you're tough enough to play in the NFL, then you'd better step up and have a little taste of what NFL players experience throughout their entire careers.

NFL players have:

• Spent an average of 2 years in the gym.
• Perspired 10,000 gallons of sweat.
• Eaten 2 pounds of grass.
• Tasted 3 pounds of dirt.
• And spread over 5 gallons of sports cream on their muscle aches."


The starting flavor lineup includes Sports Cream, Dirt, Perspiration, Natural Turf, and Sweet victory in player-emblazoned packaging, along with a "Spirit of 12 Flag," all in a presentation box for gifting to that special Seahawks fan in your life. We can only be grateful that they showed sufficient restraint to leave out Sweat Sock, Athletic Supporter, Locker Room Shower Stall and Mike Holmgren's Moustache.

Order yours here at the Jones Soda Store.

Want tastier tailgating? Try recipes from AFC and NFC fans and grab yourself a copy of GameDay Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson.

And by "big", we mean spending $4.01 more than us.

The New York Times has wines for $10 or less? We've got got vivacious vino for $5.99 or less. How ya like THEM grapes, Mr. Asimov?


Best Wines For $5.99 (Or Less)

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Cheesesteak Eggroll (with a side of whiz) at the Chester County Restaurant Fest

Sometimes law is AWESOME!


Designating September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'. (Agreed to by Senate)

SRES 294 ATS

110th CONGRESS 1st Session

S. RES. 294

Designating September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 2, 2007

Mr. BUNNING submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'.

Whereas Congress declared bourbon as `America's Native Spirit' in 1964, making it the only spirit distinctive to the United States;

Whereas the history of bourbon-making is interwoven with the history of the United States, from the first settlers of Kentucky in the 1700s, who began the bourbon-making process, to the 2,000 families and farmers distilling bourbon in Kentucky by the 1800s;

Whereas bourbon has been used as a form of currency;

Whereas generations have continued the heritage and tradition of the bourbon-making process, unchanged from the process used by their ancestors centuries before;

Whereas individual recipes for bourbon call for natural ingredients, utilizing the local Kentucky farming community and leading to continued economic development for the Commonwealth of Kentucky;

Whereas generations of people in the United States have traveled to Kentucky to experience the family heritage, tradition, and deep-rooted legacy that the Commonwealth contributes to the United States;

Whereas each year during September visitors from over 13 countries attend a Kentucky-inspired commemoration to celebrate the history of the Commonwealth, the distilleries, and bourbon;

Whereas people who enjoy bourbon should do so responsibly and in moderation; and

Whereas members of the beverage alcohol industry should continue efforts to promote responsible consumption and to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) designates September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month';

(2) recognizes bourbon as `America's Native Spirit' and reinforces its heritage and tradition and its place in the history of the United States; and

(3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.