Heineken-owned beer company allegedly insulted Egyptian army with Facebook ad

Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency has referred the country's leading producer of beer, wine and spirits to a prosecutor over accusations that it offended the army in a social media advertisement. Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency has referred the cou.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeOct 29th, 2016

The Best Wine Pairings For Stressed-Out Parents Dealing With Kids" Homework

Helping kids with their homework is arguably just like entering in the seventh circle of hell. Thankfully, these parents have come up with a solution to ease the pain. Introducing “Homework Wine Pairings,” the latest brainchild of the vir.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostOct 19th, 2016

Cafe offers sex with a robot and a cappuccino — for only $100

A British entrepreneur promoting cyborg sex is opening a sex cafe in Switzerland and a raunchy robot one in London. A British entrepreneur promoting cyborg sex is opening a sex cafe in Switzerland and a raunchy robot one in London......»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeOct 7th, 2016

U.S. embassy accidentally sends settlement wine as Jewish new year gift

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - As diplomatic faux-pas go, it's a delicate one......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersSep 19th, 2016

These People Throwing Wine At Each Other Are Living Their Damn Lives

Livin’ la vida vino! A village in Spain has just made every wine-lovers dream a reality and joyously spent a day chucking grape juice at one another. At the second annual “Batalla del Vino” (Battle of Wine) in Toro, Spain on August 22nd.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 23rd, 2016

Finally, Your Dog Can Lap Up A Glass Of Non-Alcoholic Canine Wine

When we celebrated a new wine for cats in June, dog lovers undoubtedly felt left out. Sure, there’s some beer for dogs on the market, but what about canine companions with more sophisticated tastes? “We had always planned on doing somethi.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

Would You Eat This 340-Year-Old Shipwreck Cheese?

Wine, cured meats, cheeses ― these are all things that taste fabulous when they’re aged. But how aged is too aged? Like, say, 340 years old? Divers exploring the Kronan, a historic royal shipwreck off the coast of Sweden, recen.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 27th, 2016

This Is What It"s Like To Strip And Get Body Painted For The First Time (NSFW)

As a 24-year-old entrepreneur and part-time model in Brooklyn, Sarah Zickel has done some daring and amazing things. But with Bodypainting Day in NYC approaching, she took the plunge into something she never tried before, allowing artist Andy Golub, the e.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 8th, 2016

This Sneaky Wine Purse Is The Answer To Every Wino"s Prayers

This is just tote-tally awesome.  For the winosaurs out there that need something cute and completely not suspicious in which to sneak your wine around, we gotchu. The Wine Dispensing Travel Tote is here to save the day.  Can't you just picture .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 1st, 2016

Rejoice, Non-Alcoholic Wine For Cats Has Hit The United States

Have you ever been home with your cat (or cats), enjoying a nice glass of wine, and thought, “I wish my feline friends could enjoy this too.” Well, they can’t. Alcohol is extremely dangerous for pets. What’s a cat-loving wino to do.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJun 17th, 2016

Move Over, Milk, It"s Wine"s Turn.

According to WECT, the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute is now selling wine bottles with pictures of victims of cold cases. This is a brilliant idea. Why the hell hasn't anyone done this sooner? It just makes sense. I can't even remember the las.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJun 10th, 2016

Law allows bakers to buy bulk wine for making wine biscuits

Law allows bakers to buy bulk wine for making wine biscuits.....»»

Category: Source: associated-pressJun 7th, 2016

Cyclist says she and friend injured when jumped by kangaroo

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- A woman says she and her friend were injured when they were jumped by a kangaroo while cycling in an Australian wine region.........»»

Category: Source: associated-pressMay 30th, 2016

Budweiser renames itself "America" to inspire drinkers

(Reuters) - What could be more American than standing in a backyard at a barbecue while holding a beer on the Memorial Day weekend in the United States? Budweiser thinks it has the answer: Holding a beer called America......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersMay 10th, 2016

This Homeless Shelter Is Helping Alcoholics -- By Giving Them Alcohol

In a counter-intuitive approach, a homeless shelter is giving free wine to its alcoholic residents. The Oaks homeless shelter in Ottawa, Canada, provides support to chronic alcoholics by giving them a free glass of wine every hour every day, the Guar.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostApr 28th, 2016

So THAT"S How Rosé Gets Its Perfectly Pink Hue

There are two types of people in this world: those who love a good glass of rosé and confirmed liars. Beloved as it may be, however, many wine drinkers don't know how rosé is made. And no, it's not pink grapes that give it that signatur.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostApr 14th, 2016

Woman asks for $20,000 wine allowance in custody battle

When going through a divorce and a custody battle, you can't blame a woman for wanting a little bit of wine. When going through a divorce and a custody battle, you can't blame a woman for wanting a little bit of wine......»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeMar 16th, 2016

The History of Cocktail Hour

We have nothing against beer, and certainly not wine. (We'll cover the history of these in upcoming columns.) I went to college in Vermont when the micro-brew scene was still in its moonshine phase and people thought a growler was short-term for an angry .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostFeb 23rd, 2016

Ont. man launches professional cuddling service

Whether you prefer being the big or little spoon, a London entrepreneur has a fix for anyone craving cuddles. Whether you prefer being the big or little spoon, a London entrepreneur has a fix for anyone craving cuddles......»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeFeb 21st, 2016

Coffee Tycoon"s Ashes Interred In The Iconic Pot He Made Famous

In life as in death, it was all about the coffee for Renato Bialetti. When the 93-year-old Italian entrepreneur who brought the stove-top Moka coffee maker to the masses died on Feb. 11, his family decided there was only one way for him to be buried. .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostFeb 19th, 2016