Keeping the Holidays Happy: Drink Smart

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Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 4:21 a.m.
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Everyone is excited about the holidays. With Christmas at the end of the week and New Year's next week, it is very easy to get caught up in the good feelings of the season and even easier to over indulge on everything from food and drink to shopping ... Reno Cocktail ... When it comes to drinking there are some aspects of this season we need to remember to ensure that we keep the holidays happy and safe: ... Non-alcoholic drinks - There are many options to serve drinks that skip the "spirits"

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Alcoholism May Alter Sleep Long-Term

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Published Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:05 p.m.

Despite quitting drinking, alcoholics still have differences in their sleep than other people, a new study shows ...

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According to test, everyone I know is an alcoholic

Published May 11, 2009 at 2:05 p.m.


If this test is accurate, then I should notify the fine folks at Johns Hopkins that pretty much everyone I know in Milwaukee under 50 (and some over 50) are alcoholics. But perhaps its logic is a little flawed.

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The dangers of drinking

Published Feb. 13, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.


When it comes to drinking, the real dangers lie in the more serious, life changing and long term effects of alcohol. Drinking and driving might be the first one to come to mind but addiction, liver disease, date rape and unprotected sex are all often the result of heavy nights of binge drinking over a prolonged period of time.

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Van Halen postpones concert April 7 at the Bradley Center

Published March 11, 2008 at 11:33 p.m.

With Eddie Van Halen suffering from undisclosed health problems, Van Halen has postponed a gig April 7 at the Bradley Center.

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New kiddie cocktails, 2008

Published July 7, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.

The "kiddie cocktail" really hasn't changed much over the past few generations. We're changing that right now. Enjoy this updated-for-2008 list of faux kiddie cocktails.

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Sunday Sound-off: Do Wisconsinites drink more?

Published Feb. 24, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.


This week's Sound-off addresses anyone who has moved away from Milwaukee for a period of time. Do you think when Wisconsinites go out socially we drink more?

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Are you an alcoholic?

Published Feb. 18, 2008 at 12:16 p.m.


What if you imbibe every night, but only have one or two glasses of wine? Or what if you drink excessive amounts but can hold down a job? A local counselor explains what it means to be an alcoholic.

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