'Smelly' Germans voted World's Worst LoversSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - In comparison to men from across the world German males are the worst lovers, according to a new survey. In a poll conducted by OnePoll.com, the Germans were voted as the poorest when it comes to making love.
Libido-boosting beer better than Viagra launched in EuropeSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - A new libido-boosting beer, which is said to be more effective than Viagra, and has an "instant" effect, has been launched in Europe. Juergen Hopf, the brewer of the erotic tonic, claims that he made the uplifting discovery by accident when machines at his automated brewery in Schoenbrunn in Bavaria, Germany, broke down.
Space shuttle Discovery undocks from ISSSeptember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The space shuttle Discovery undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday after delivering supplies and equipment to boost the capacity of the orbiting laboratory. Pilot Kevin Ford backed Discovery away from the station at 1926 GMT for the trip back to Earth.
'Chilled beer reception' planned for Brit soldiers returning from AfghanistanSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Defence chiefs in the UK are planning a "chilled" reception for the boys returning from a tumultuous Afghanistan to their homeland after a gruelling six months, by handing them beer cans as they board the flight back home. A "Beer for the boys" campaign has been started to collect cans of lager or bitter for men and women of the returning armed forces.
Wine, beer drinkers prefer glass bottles to cans, boxesSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that wine and beer drinkers prefer to drink from glass bottles rather than from cans and boxes. The poll conducted by InSites Consulting found that 94 percent of consumers would rather have their wine from a bottle, and a majority of beer drinkers favoured bottles to cans, reports the Scotsman.
White House hopes police officer, scholar in racial controversy visit DC for beer with ObamaJuly 27th, 2009 White House hopes Gates, Crowley come for beerWASHINGTON — The White House says plans are under way for the police officer and professor at the center of a racial controversy to join President Barack Obama for a beer. Spokesman Robert Gibbs says he hopes Sgt.
Starbucks may soon serve 'well-brewed' beer, wineJuly 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - Starbucks is planning to add beer and wine to its menu, according to reports. But wait, don't start planning your alcohol breaks just yet.
Officials in Chinese city banned from having extramarital affairsJuly 8th, 2009 BEIJING - Officials in Sichuan province's Meishan city have been banned from taking lovers outside marriage, as well as sleeping during meetings. According to the China Daily, a guideline titled "Behavior Standards for Officials of Meishan After Eight Hours of Work" was released with four other directions designed to strengthen discipline among county-level or higher officials in Meishan.
Beer festival closes before time as customers drink the bar dryJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - A beer festival, called the Beer on the Wye festival, in Herefordshire had to close before time, because customers drank the bar dry. The festival, which was to run until July 5, had to close after running out of beer, cider and perry on Saturday.
Corona Extra voted World's Favourite BeerJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - Corona Extra has been voted the world's favourite beer in a new poll. The Mexican-brewed lager - usually served with a segment of lime - topped the list of more than two million Facebook users, reports The Sun.
The Worcester church that lures men with beer on Father's day!June 21st, 2009 LONDON - In an attempt to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, bottles of beer will be given to fathers who attend a church in Britian. While backing the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood, Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it's an attempt to attract more men, The Telegraph reports.
Woman puts down burglar by shot-putting 12-pack of beer bottles!June 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A woman shot-put a 12-pack of beer bottles at a burglar approximately 12 feet away as he tried to get away with her wallet on a bicycle. Kayte Taylor and her three girlfriends had stopped at Sam's Market on Santa Rosa Avenue to grab some beer.
Karan Bilimoria to stay with Cobra BeerMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria is to stay involved with Cobra Beer as its chairman after setting up a joint venture with an American brewer Friday to save the financially troubled company, a media report said. Molson Coors acquired the brand in Britain, where Cobra Beer is sold in 6,000 restaurants, mostly Indian curry outlets, The Times reported Saturday.
Elmo the cuddly 'Elmonaut' launches astronomy show for youngsters at Smithsonian planetariumApril 21st, 2009 Elmo launches planetarium show as cuddly astronautWASHINGTON — Elmo is reporting for duty at the National Air and Space Museum, ready for a trip into outer space. The beloved Sesame Street character donned a space suit Tuesday to introduce a planetarium show.
Beer fans happy to know Obama enjoys the drinkApril 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush didn't drink beer, but President Barack Obama does, which means that Craig Purser, the president of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, is a happy man.
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