Prohibition

DRY CREEK VINEYARD FOUNDER DAVID S. STARE RECEIVES 'WINE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD' AT CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 六月 8, 2023

HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce that the California State Fair honored Sonoma County wine pioneer David S. Stare as the recipient of their "Wine Lifetime Achievement Award" during yesterday's ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce that the California State Fair honored Sonoma County wine pioneer David S. Stare as the recipient of their "Wine Lifetime Achievement Award" during yesterday's ceremony.
  • It was on one of those visits that I discovered the Dry Creek area and immediately fell in love," said Stare.
  • As the first new winery in the Dry Creek Valley following Prohibition, Dry Creek Vineyard has become the flagship producer of Fumé Blanc and Zinfandel in Sonoma County.
  • Established in 1972 by David S. Stare, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley's flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California.

Judging the judges: Scandals have the potential to affect the legitimacy of judges – and possibly the federal judiciary, too

Retrieved on: 
星期五, 六月 2, 2023

In 1991, during his confirmation hearings in the Senate, Thomas faced accusations of sexual harassment from a former colleague and law school professor, Anita Hill.

Key Points: 
  • In 1991, during his confirmation hearings in the Senate, Thomas faced accusations of sexual harassment from a former colleague and law school professor, Anita Hill.
  • More recently, Thomas’ personal relationship with a real estate billionaire, Republican donor Harlan Crow, has come under scrutiny.
  • As political science professors, we study how scandals and other phenomena affect public support for the Supreme Court.
  • And as legitimacy diminishes, judges are likely to face increased public scrutiny for their policy decisions.

Judicial scandals different from political scandals

    • These range from Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged sexual assault to a controversial real estate sale involving Justice Neil Gorsuch.
    • In fact, Congress has moved to impeach lower court federal judges in only the most extreme circumstances.
    • To date, no Supreme Court justice has been impeached and removed from office, although Samuel Chase was impeached in 1801 but ultimately acquitted in the Senate.

Public opinion and federal court legitimacy

    • The Supreme Court historically has a deep reservoir of goodwill among the public.
    • Yet the federal judiciary faces threats to its legitimacy across all levels, from the Supreme Court to district courts.
    • Studies also suggest that the public views the Supreme Court less favorably when the court is perceived as politically distant from one’s own partisan preferences.

Punishment for scandals

    • Our research, which predates the recent media reports on Thomas, looks at whether scandals meaningfully diminish citizen support for members of the judiciary, and the court as an institution.
    • Relying on multiple survey experiments, we examined the effect of varying scandals – ethical, financial and sexual – among hypothetical Supreme Court nominees and hypothetical sitting lower court judges.
    • Notably, however, scandals did not harm the public’s perceptions of the federal courts’ legitimacy.
    • This suggests that while the public holds judges associated with scandal in low regard, the negative effects of individual scandals do not permeate the institution of the courts.

Jacob's Pardon Whiskey Unveils Small Batch Recipe #3, An 18-Year-Old American Light Whiskey

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 六月 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A whiskey steeped in Prohibition-era history, Jacob's Pardon, has released Jacob's Pardon Small Batch Recipe #3. Initially launched in October 2020 by Marc D. Taub and his son Jake, known for their successful wine and spirits import businesses—Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections—with renowned author and spirits authority F. Paul Pacult as the Master Blender, Jacob's Pardon Small Batch Recipe #3 is available at select retailers nationwide, at $195.00 for 750ml.

Key Points: 
  • The Latest Whiskey Comes from America's Foremost Expert on Distilled Spirits, F. Paul Pacult and the Taub Family
    NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A whiskey steeped in Prohibition-era history, Jacob's Pardon , has released Jacob's Pardon Small Batch Recipe #3.
  • The American palate has become far more sophisticated when it comes to whiskey and authenticity is a key selling point.
  • With this in mind, Jacob's Pardon is pleased to introduce the 18-year-old American light whiskey.
  • While it is a light American whiskey, the tasting experience is anything but light.

Joint CBSA and Winnipeg Police Service investigation leads to charges against Winnipeg resident for importing prohibited weapons

Retrieved on: 
星期三, 五月 17, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Winnipeg Police Service are working together to keep prohibited weapons out of our communities.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Winnipeg Police Service are working together to keep prohibited weapons out of our communities.
  • In January 2023, CBSA Officers at the Vancouver Air Cargo Operations intercepted and seized a package of three stun guns destined for a Winnipeg resident.
  • Information concerning the seizure was shared with the Winnipeg Police Service, resulting in the arrest of an adult male suspect.
  • I want to recognize and thank our CBSA officers and the Winnipeg Police Service for their collaboration and their continued vigilance at our borders and in our communities."

Tupac's 'Dear Mama' endures as rap artists detail complex relationships with their mothers, street life and the pursuit of success

Retrieved on: 
星期五, 五月 12, 2023

The past few years have seen many notable contributions to this genre.

Key Points: 
  • The past few years have seen many notable contributions to this genre.
  • 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1995 and has since generated more than 257 million streams on Spotify.
  • “Dear Mama,” the documentary series, narrates the ins and outs of the relationship he had with his mother.
  • “Dear Mama,” the song, was released in 1995, the year before the rapper was murdered in Las Vegas.

Sounds across generations

    • Tupac’s autobiographic ode to his mother showcases the rapper’s storytelling ability with vivid and vulnerable details of their shared struggles and battles.
    • He intones to his “Black Queen, Mama,” and offers variations of “There’s no way I can pay you back / but my plan is to show you that I understand.
    • Below are some of my other favorite rap songs with lyrics devoted to mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other mother figures who raised the artists through the struggles they faced.
    • In most cases, they narrate their activities as a way to achieve a version of the American Dream, which in many cases includes securing a better standard of living for their mothers.
    • Tupac himself did this in “Dear Mama” when he wrote: “I ain’t guilty, ‘cause even though I sell rocks / it feels good putting money in your mailbox.
    • / Exaggerating a little bit so she’d get the point / Trying to get her to stop smoking.
    • / See her in the kitchen cooking fish or chicken depending / on what day it is.

Coalition for Convenient Sales Launches to Advocate For Modernization of Pennsylvania's Liquor Laws

Retrieved on: 
星期二, 五月 9, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new alliance of trade associations, retailers, business owners and individual consumers, Coalition for Convenient Sales, is advocating to expand access to spirits-based ready-to-drink products. Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Distilled Spirits Council, and National Federation of Independent Business.

Key Points: 
  • Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Distilled Spirits Council, and National Federation of Independent Business.
  • "We are pleased to announce the formation of the Coalition for Convenient Sales," said Alex Baloga, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
  • "It's long past time to change the liquor laws and give Pennsylvanians the convenience they want and deserve, and we will all be pulling together to get this done."
  • "The public very clearly wants a modernized, convenient system that keeps alcohol sales safe while making it more convenient for consumers."

Historic Spoetzl Brewery Announces New Distillery

Retrieved on: 
星期二, 五月 9, 2023

SHINER, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, announces the addition of a new onsite distillery, the K. Spoetzl Distilling Company, which will distill a line of Shiner Craft Spirits.

Key Points: 
  • SHINER, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock , announces the addition of a new onsite distillery, the K. Spoetzl Distilling Company, which will distill a line of Shiner Craft Spirits.
  • Now, the storied Texas brewery is opening a distillery to bring spirits fans expertly crafted spirits including Vodka, Gin and Moonshine—also known as "Shiner Shine"—with barrel-aged spirits to follow.
  • Nestled in one of the oldest cellars of the historic brewery, Shiner commissioned a world-class distillation system, including a copper pot still and copper rectifying columns hand-crafted in Scotland.
  • "The copper from Kosmos' grant refines the batch prior to its introduction to the still," says Jessica Michalec, Spoetzl Distillery Manager.

Tradition 'Shines on With Ole Smoky's Second Annual National Moonshine Day Celebration on June 1st

Retrieved on: 
星期一, 五月 1, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230501005388/en/
    “National Moonshine Day is the perfect occasion for Ole Smoky to celebrate the legacy of moonshine and share the spirit with the world.
  • There will be delicious food, giveaways, and exclusive National Moonshine Day cocktails to bring an extra tasty and refreshing Ole Smoky spin to the festivities.
  • Second Prize winners will receive Shine Merch, including custom Ole Smoky National Moonshine Day t-shirts.
  • The website also features a C’mon & Celebrate National Moonshine Day Curated Playlist along with cocktail recipes to help fans celebrate National Moonshine Day at home.

Mercer County Teen Takes Home First Place in PDFNJ’s Substance Use Prevention Music Competition

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 四月 27, 2023

Jordan “Swizzy” Wilson, of Lawrence High School in Mercer County, won first place for his original song, “Intervention Intentions”.

Key Points: 
  • Jordan “Swizzy” Wilson, of Lawrence High School in Mercer County, won first place for his original song, “Intervention Intentions”.
  • Tina LaRosa, of Hanover Park High School in Morris County, earned second place for her original song, “Wasted’.
  • Matthew DiTizio, of Egg Harbor Township High School in Atlantic County, took home third place for his song, “Revealed”.
  • It challenges New Jersey high school students to be peer leaders and take a stand against substance abuse and misuse by creating original music and lyrics with substance use prevention messages.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Takes Home Multiple Double Gold Medals at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 四月 27, 2023

Still Austin Whiskey Co. , the first true grain-to-glass distillery to open in Austin, Texas, since the end of Prohibition, today announced that the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) awarded its Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey with a Double Gold medal for the second year in a row, and its Straight Rye Whiskey (“The Artist”) with a first Double Gold medal.

Key Points: 
  • Still Austin Whiskey Co. , the first true grain-to-glass distillery to open in Austin, Texas, since the end of Prohibition, today announced that the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) awarded its Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey with a Double Gold medal for the second year in a row, and its Straight Rye Whiskey (“The Artist”) with a first Double Gold medal.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005786/en/
    Still Austin's Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey ("The Artist") win Double Gold medals at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Double Gold medals awarded by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition are among the most coveted accolades in the world of spirits,” said Brandon Joldersma, chief operating officer at Still Austin.
  • To view 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results, visit www.thetastingalliance.com/sfwsc-2023-results/ .