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BUZZ - Trends, News and Views
By Editors: July 2008
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Our quick (and unscientific) look at some of the trends and news we find interesting and relevant
"Absinthe Is Legal Again"
It appears the topic of Absinthe is a very confusing one, and in fact we receive many questions about this unique and infamous product. We recently came across this very accesible article on Absinthe and wanted to share it with you. The full article is available at mental Floss.com Click here for the article Absinthe is Legal Again - 11 Things You Need to Know by David K. Israel
BBQ Debate: Charcol Versus Gas? from a "Green" POV
"If you're concerned solely with the carbon dioxide that wafts off your grill, then gas is the easy choice. But if you step back and consider the whole production cycle, then certain types of charcoal may well be the greener cooking fuel." If you find this quote interesting you will enjoy this article "The Great Barbecue Debate. Is charcoal bad for the planet?" by Brendan I. Koerner from Slate.com
The Canadian Long Weekend Survey"
Take advantage of the upcoming long weekend and take 5 minutes to fill out this survey and you could win a $500 gift certificate. One of our partners is searching for the "Pure Canadian Long Weekend" moment and you can help them find it & maybe win $500.
In Asia, Comics Uncork a Wine Boom
'A graphic-novel series with an oenophile hero is whetting Asia’s appetite for wine. Kami no Shizuku (The Drops of God), a Japanese manga comic written by a brother-sister team under the pen name Tadashi Agi, has sold 1.9 million copies in Japan, and wine distributors are harvesting the benefits." Read the full article in Business Week>>
Pub Company Offers to Pay Off Student Debts
The Firkin Group of Pubs (Toronto) announced that they have founded Firkin University’s new Un-Scholarship program to lend students and recent graduates a helping hand by alleviating some of their student debt
"The five most “Firkin Worthy” candidates – full or part-time students having successfully completed one year of study, or recent graduates from June 1, 2003 to June 1, 2008 – will make their case to the F.U. faculty in the hope of being awarded one of Firkin’s $5,000 Un-Scholarships. There are five up for grabs."
For more information on this go to www.FirkinUniversity.com>>
Cocktails for candidates
(Due to popular demand we are keeping this link from our June issue)
One of our favorite writers brings you a quick history of the parings of cocktails with those among us brave enough to seek public office. Eric Felton of the Wall Street Journal walks his readers through the history of "Cocktails for Candidates" and even commissioned the creation of three cocktails to properly represent the candidates left in the running. Read the full article and match these drinks to the candidate. "The Skyhawk" , the "Hill Raiser" and "Some Punch For a Change".
