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Emerson College creates medical amnesty

John M. Guilfoil
In a bold move, Emerson College has instituted a medical amnesty policy to encourage students who abuse drugs and alcohol to seek potentially life-saving medical treatment without the worry of disciplinary repr...
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A little bit of Pama in my life

John M. Guilfoil
Pomegranates have long been in vogue for their antioxidant properties, their yummy, juicy, messy flavor, and even their seeds. So you just knew we'd make a booze out of it. If you're looking for a new aft...
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A little Zyr and Russian love

John M. Guilfoil
When you think of sipping drinks, vodka rarely comes to mind. Odorless, tasteless alcohol isn't supposed to be enjoyed, right? We laugh at ads proclaiming a certain fowl-branded vodka to be "the world's best ta...
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Say “yes, yes, yes” to rehab, Amy.

Gabrielle Dunn
She's gunnin' hard to be the next Janis or Billie. Singer Amy Winehouse was rushed to the hospital Sunday after suffering what's being described as a "seizure," following a fight with her just-out-of-jail so...
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Goodbye Zima

John M. Guilfoil
MillerCoors LLC has ended the long run of the Zima malt beverage. Chief Marketing Officer Andy England told the Associated Press that the decision was "due to weakness in the 'malternative' segment and decli...
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Have you tried The Finn?

John M. Guilfoil
Bartender Stewart Bishop of Boston's Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro made a special trip recently to bring back his cherished home state of Montana’s huckleberries for a new infusion cocktail called The Finn! [...]
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Sobieski … gesundheit

John M. Guilfoil
So if you've had one vodka, you've had them all right? Well ... kinda. Yeah. But one thing's for sure, there are some brands of vodka that will absolutely make you regret it later. They usually come in a ...
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First look at Cape North Vodka

John M. Guilfoil
Already popular in Europe, Cape North Vodka is now being distributed in the US by Anheuser-Busch's Long Tail Libations subsidy. Cape North is made from Swedish spring water and distilled from French golden w...
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Miller’s 64-calorie beer

John M. Guilfoil
Don't miss MGD 64 now on draft Jan. 18, 2009UPDATE: In response to reader questions, Miller 64 is 2.8 percent alcohol by volume, according to a spokesman for Miller Brewing Company. Miller Brewing Company...
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Here’s to Dutch-American Heritage Day

John M. Guilfoil
Dutch-American Heritage Day is fast approaching (Nov. 16), so whether you're Dutch or American, pop open an ice cold Grolsch and toast to the year 1776 when the Netherlands became the first country to officiall...
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V-Twin Zin, a full-throttled, dry red wine

John M. Guilfoil
"In the last 20 years, the 'outlaw biker' image associated with Harleys has been replaced by a new demographic. Most bikers are now in their 40s and 50s, with steady careers and families. What they share is a l...