Glass shape affects alcohol consumption

In an article called “Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcohol Beverages” (PLOS ONE, August 17, 2012), Angela Attwood et.al.published the results of an experiment measuring whether the rate of consumption was affected by the shape of the glass. They...

The skinny on skinny drinks

In this diet-crazed culture, “skinny drinks” have gained a lot of popularity. Whether it’s a trendy SkinnyGirl® Cocktail or replacing a traditional mixer with its diet counterpart, consumers are on the lookout for ways to enjoy a night out without doing too much...

Wine cork alternatives: yay or nay?

Corks are the traditional closure for wine, especially for red wines in need of aging. Wine afficionados expect to see high-grade natural cork when they open a bottle of wine; however, there have been newer advances in closure technology that include screw closures....

Meet Bartendro, the Robot Bartender

Punch your favorite drink into the iPad interface and Bartendro will mix it up for you. Microcontroller-based liquid dispensing is possible with the Raspberry Pi processor and peristaltic pumps equivalent to those used in medical apparatuses. Food-safe, non-yellowing...

SLA undercover ops an inspiring idea for employers

Like so many things in life, the excuse “But I had no idea this was happening!” doesn’t hold water with the SLA when you are talking about employees violating ABC rules and regulations. In their eyes, not knowing how your employees are behaving signals that you do not...