| December 7th, 2005 12:09 AM |
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| sirmoonie |
Get loaded, as a citizen with rights and constitutionalism. Get loaded on alcohol and other controlled substances. Stick it to The Man! |
| December 9th, 2005 02:15 AM |
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| beer |
quote:
Child of the Moon wrote:
Drinking an Arrogant Bastard tonight,
ohhhh shit. Have you seen the 3 liter bottles? drink at your own risk..
"Ye shall know the bastard, and the bastard shall set you free"
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| December 9th, 2005 04:38 AM |
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| egon |
got my tickets for Nice.... Very Nice!
Drinks are on me! |
| December 9th, 2005 07:26 AM |
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| LadyJane |
Office Xmas party tonight.........top shelf booze.....I shall drink Cosmo's!!
And toast all of YOU!!
LJ. |
| December 9th, 2005 10:59 PM |
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| Trey Krimsin |
After a day like today, I think I need a drink.
Heineken, anyone? |
| December 14th, 2005 10:35 AM |
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| nankerphelge |
This was at the bottom of page 3!
For shame.
I got plowed at the Xmas party on cheap red wine!! |
| December 14th, 2005 10:47 AM |
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| egon |
I haven't had a decent drink since last saturday.
Maybe I am slipping (away).
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| December 14th, 2005 11:29 AM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
quote:
nankerphelge wrote:
This was at the bottom of page 3!
Goddam irresponsible drunks. Can't trust 'em with anything.
[Edited by Ten Thousand Motels] |
| December 18th, 2005 05:53 AM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
Ground Zero, Eight 75 ranked among Top 100 pubs in nation
By Billy Watkins
[email protected]
Clarion-Ledger
Uniqueness and quality of service helped earn Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale a spot on Nightclub & Bar magazine's Top 100 list. The club, which opened in 2001 and offers authentic Delta blues, is co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman and Bill Luckett.
Here's one thing Hurricane Katrina couldn't blow away: Eight 75's spot on the list of Nightclub & Bar trade magazine's Top 100 establishments in the country.
Eight 75 was located in Biloxi's Beau Rivage resort, which was heavily damaged by the storm Aug. 29 and remains closed.
"Because we work ahead, we had time to pull Eight 75 after Katrina hit," says Taylor Rau, editor of the Oxford-based publication. "But the bar was just too good and deserved its place on there. And it's our understanding that it will reopen at the end of August, which is really good news."
Eight 75 joins Clarksdale's Ground Zero Blues Club as the only Mississippi watering holes to make the prestigious list.
"I think it's pretty darn exciting when a juke joint in a town of 21,000 people can be listed right up there with places in Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Chicago," says Bill Luckett, who co-owns Ground Zero along with actor Morgan Freeman. "I'm more impressed the more I think about this list."
Eight 75, located in Biloxi's Beau Rivage resort, was named one of the Top 100 nightclubs in the country by Nightclub & Bar magazine. Beau Rivage officials say the resort and the bar should reopen in late August.
Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale. Open: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Music performances are held every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. An open mike jam session along with a blues artist is held each Thursday night.
Eight 75, Biloxi's Beau Rivage resort. Currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Katrina. Scheduled to reopen in late August. Known for its Vegas-style lighting and plush decor.
Nightclub & Bar magazine. Based in Oxford for the past 21 years, it covers every aspect of the nightclub industry. For information, visit www.nightclub.com on the Web.
Eight 75 and Ground Zero Blues Club earned their spots because of uniqueness and quality of service, Rau says.
"There is a widespread appreciation for authentic Delta blues, and we think Ground Zero Blues Club is singlehandedly spurring a lot of interest across the country," he says. "Of course, having Morgan Freeman's name attached to it doesn't hurt, either."
Freeman is attending a film festival in Dubai, located along the Arabian Gulf Coast, and probably hasn't learned of the honor yet, Luckett says.
Ground Zero Blues Club opened May 11, 2001 in a 103-year-old building that used to serve a store and cotton company.
"People from Europe approached me about opening an authentic blues club in Mississippi," Luckett recalls. "I got to thinking about that old saying that sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. They could see something that was right before my eyes.
Ground Zero Blues Club occupies a historic building in Clarksdale.
"Then the roof fell in on a club that Morgan and I used to enjoy frequenting (The Crossroads in Clarksdale) and had to close. So it was up to us to replicate an old juke joint to help produce and perpetuate blues music."
The club has been featured on documentaries, country music videos and news reports on CNN and The Food Network.
"Seems like there is always a camera rolling in here," says Ground Zero manager Rachel Lawton.
Some celebrities who have visited Ground Zero: Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Paul Simon and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Eight 75 — which got its name from its address, 875 Beach Boulevard — "was very prolific with its food and beverage operations, added a nice touch of flair and pizazz to the casino overall. It had state-of-the-art lighting, design and decor," Rau says.
And it will have it again, advises Mary Cracchiolo, Beau Rivage's assistant director of public affairs.
"Things are subject to change, but as it stands right now the casino will be back Aug. 29, and that is supposed to include Eight 75," she says.
Cracchiolo says she is "honored" by the club's inclusion on the list but not totally surprised.
"It's a very contemporary nightclub that could hold up to any in Vegas," she says. "It appeals to hip young crowds and also to professionals meeting there for pre-theater drinks. It has it all — plus couches, plasma TV screens and real quality cocktails that our staff learned exactly how to make."
Several factors were taken into consideration while compiling the list, Rau says.
"It could've been a list of 1,000," Rau says. "Pairing it down was a tough, painful process. But a few things that might keep somebody out: If they're not proficient with marketing, advertising and promotion. If they're not proactive in making a name for themselves in the industry. A poor attitude toward their patrons.
"What we looked at was annual revenue; marketing and ad promotional abilities, through network feedback from guests; uniqueness — in other words, if it's a theme club, is it really going to stand out in the club's locale."
At least four theme clubs made the cut. 115 Bourbon Street Pub is located in Chicago "but has one of the largest and best Mardi Gras parties in the United States," Rau says.
B.E.D in Miami offers its patrons plush beds instead of tables and chairs.
Club Deep in Miami features a see-through dance floor located above an aquarium holding several species of fish, including sharks.
Beach Bar at the W Hotel in San Diego is a rooftop lounge with sand on the floor and a full-sized volleyball court.
Rau already has heard from several angry nightclub owners, wondering why their nightspots weren't included.
"I tried to be as soft as possible, but I'm very candid," he says. "Sometimes I have to say 'We simply haven't seen an effective means of getting your name out there.' Most of the time they listen because they know we have a pretty good network out there."
Nightclub & Bar is celebrating its 21st year in print.
Rau and his staff also produce two other monthly magazines: Beverage Retailer and Salud! y Buen Provecho, a magazine aimed at Latinos. They circulate nationwide and in Canada, Asia and South America.
"Our primary readers are owners or managers of nightclubs and bars," says Rau, who attended journalism school at the University of Mississippi. "Bartenders. Servers. A lot of supply companies that make serving trays and things like that."
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| December 19th, 2005 11:06 AM |
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| egon |
this weekend (friday 1800h - sund 23.59h) i had;
1) 1 glass of rose
2) there is no 2
I think i'm coming down with something. |
| December 21st, 2005 07:06 AM |
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| egon |
it was only a tuesday evening yesterday, but managed to
drink 3 pints of guiness and 2/3 bottle of rose.
Nicy!
Btw; can anyone explain "guiness extra cold" to me????? |
| December 21st, 2005 01:41 PM |
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| sirmoonie |
Its 12:41 P.M. and I am drinking beer. |
| December 21st, 2005 02:02 PM |
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| egon |
heaven |
| December 23rd, 2005 05:35 PM |
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| Some Guy |
I'm enjoying a few beers at my annual Christmas eve, eve hangout. |
| December 29th, 2005 11:16 AM |
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| egon |
page 2!
come on people, it's that great time between
xmas & new year, where we don't (really) have to work.
we just have to drink.
Speaking of... i'm out of here! |
| December 29th, 2005 11:20 AM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
quote:
egon wrote:
page 2!
Back in business again, heh? I know what you mean about that work thing Egon, I can't get motivated to work. But that's nothing out of the ordinary. |
| December 30th, 2005 03:35 AM |
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| egon |
i am very motivated today.
was in the office at 08.30
fridge was fully inspected at 08.32,
and a full report was filed at 08.33;
8 beers, 1 bottle of champagne & 1/2 tomato.
it's now nearly 10.00 and the question is;
beer or champagne...?
hmmmm, tough choise
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| January 3rd, 2006 10:14 AM |
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| January 3rd, 2006 10:30 AM |
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| charlotte |
WTF???? looks like some good moonshine from the North Carolina mountains! |
| January 3rd, 2006 11:06 AM |
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| LadyJane |
OMG............let's NOT have that beverage at the NYC Summit!!!!!!!!!!!
Why do I picture Nanky as the goof that lights himself on fire?????
LJ. |
| January 3rd, 2006 11:20 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
hi there
I Had a great Xmas gift, a bottle of Pisco, from Peru!!
could someone tell me how to drink this water of fire  ????
cheers
JU |
| January 4th, 2006 10:42 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
Pisco anyone?? |
| January 4th, 2006 10:44 AM |
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| egon |
i ain't drinking until the 18th |
| January 4th, 2006 10:46 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
quote:
egon wrote:
i ain't drinking until the 18th
really??
have you ever taste Picso buddie?? |
| January 4th, 2006 10:49 AM |
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| egon |
i had about 20 bottles of heineken on new year,
and did not fell over ones.
you could say that this is a good thing,
but the word alcoholic could also come to mind
detox it is for me! |
| January 6th, 2006 03:30 PM |
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| Some Guy |
Johnnie Walker -Blue Label. |
| January 7th, 2006 04:29 PM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
Budweiser Clydesdales to Appear at Sunday River
By AlpineZone News
NEWRY, Maine — Anheuser Busch's internationally recognized symbol of quality and tradition since 1933, The Budweiser Clydesdales, are scheduled to appear Jan. 4-8 during Sunday River's College Week festivities. The Clydesdales descended from Scotland and were introduced to North America in 1842. They are bred for their strength and were commonly used for heavy pulling and delivery before the age of the automobile.
The full eight-horse hitch will be shown at the South Ridge Base Lodge from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 p.m. on Sunday as well as at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel on the evening of Friday, Jan 6. The full Budweiser Clydesdale schedule of appearances and subject to change and will be available at www.sundayriver.com as the dates near. The horses will be shown at other locations in the Bethel area throughout the week.
The Clydesdales' appearance at Sunday River is one of 300 made annually by five traveling hitches. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in mid 1800's. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show.
In order to be selected for the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch, horses must meet certain characteristics including: an age of at least three years, a height of at least 6 feet at the shoulder, and an average weight of about 2000 pounds. A single horse can consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.
A show features the full eight-horse hitch which pulls the almost 4 ton Budweiser Brewery Wagon in tow. The wagon is accompanied by a Dalmatian dog, which generally is seated next to the driver atop the wagon's load. The Dalmatian, once known as the "coach dog" has a history of being a companion to horses and was also trained to protect the horses and the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries.
More information about Sunday River's College Week or other theme weeks in January including Children's Festival Week and GO50 Week is available at www.sundayriver.com. |
| January 8th, 2006 05:42 PM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
Britons 'lead the way in drinking themselves to death'
6 Jan 2006
Source: ITN
channel4.com
A study has found Britons are drinking themselves to death at a faster rate than people anywhere else in western Europe.
New research shows liver cirrhosis rates are soaring in the UK while falling in other European countries.
In the 1950s England and Wales had western Europe's lowest rates of deaths from liver cirrhosis, which in developed countries is caused primarily by alcohol poisoning.
But in the 1980s and 1990s cirrhosis mortality rates rose by over two-thirds in the two countries - and more than doubled in Scotland, which now has one of the highest rates in Europe.
The death in November of football legend George Best, who suffered severe liver damage after years of alcoholism, was a graphic demonstration of the effects of heavy drinking.
Lesley King-Lewis, chief executive of research charity Action on Addiction, said the new research was "further proof" that Britain's drinking culture was seriously damaging the nation's health.
"Liver cirrhosis is just one of many harmful consequences of drinking too much. Alcohol is responsible for nearly 100 conditions, including impotence, psoriasis and heart disease.
"We are concerned that the new licensing laws will only exacerbate the problem, and encourage Britons to drink more."
Robert Patton, a psychologist at the National Addiction Centre at King's College London, said Britain's increased cirrhosis mortality rates "came as no surprise".
"We have known for some time that rates of alcohol consumption have been rising since the end of World War Two.
"You would expect a rise in alcohol consumption to lead to a rise in alcohol-related problems like cirrhosis of the liver.
"As a nation we do like a drink. We're not top of the European league table in terms of per capita drinking but we're nowhere near the bottom either. We are a society that has an ethos of alcohol consumption.
"In recent years a lot of research has shown that people are seeming to drink more, and more problems related to alcohol consumption are coming through."
Some medical experts expressed fears the nation's binge-drinking habit would get worse when new laws came into force in November allowing pubs and clubs in England and Wales to serve alcohol around the clock.
At the time Professor Roger Williams, the liver specialist treating George Best, condemned the 24-hour drinking culture.
He told Sky News: "We see in our wards young people in their 30s with advanced liver diseases, their life ruined. I see liver disease all around increasing.
"I just cannot accept that any measure that results in an increase in alcohol consumption in this country as a whole can be justified.
"I don't think there is any evidence that lengthening the periods of drinking in this country will lead to less alcohol consumption. It will lead to more."
Mr Patton, who is planning an Action on Addiction-funded study into the impact of the new Licensing Act on alcohol-related harm, said it was not clear that the worst fears had been realised so far.
"The Government is hoping that 24-hour licensing laws are somehow going to convert us to a Continental cafe culture where we sup wine and eat olives.
"But there is not a lot of evidence to suggest that widening availability of alcohol encourages people to drink less. On the other hand there is a lot of evidence to suggest that restricting access reduces alcohol harm.
"Once it becomes more routine to go out drinking until whenever you like, we will have a better idea of the effect of the change. We have to watch this space because we don't know what's going to happen."
He said he wanted GPs and hospital doctors to routinely ask patients questions about their drinking, as they currently do about smoking, and recommend that they seek help if necessary.
This would lead to people receiving advice and treatment earlier and would reduce serious long-term damage like liver cirrhosis.
He said: "Doctors used not to look for alcohol problems. Now, when you go to hospital or visit your GP, they will start asking you questions about your drinking levels.
"It has become more of a public health issue - the more we ask questions the more detailed the picture becomes."
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| January 9th, 2006 10:05 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
now Ladies and Gentelmen the effects of the drinking thread...the guy in white must be a Ronnie fan to drink like that...ooouchh!!
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| January 10th, 2006 07:26 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
Pisco shots yesterday night!! |
