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I think the drinking age should stay the same at 21 because if lowered. Peers would be younger around alcohol, the brain development is not complete, and not mature enough to make good choices when under the influence. First I’ll talk about if the age is lowered and what would happen. If the age is lowered more likely to provide to minors. At 18 most if not all your friends at the ages of 15 - 17 and are way too young to drink. Newly-legal drinkers often purchase alcohol for their underage peers…

Exploring the Creation of an AVA: the Petaluma Gap “Fall into the Gap” may become the new catchphrase for Sonoma County wine-lovers in 2016 if a 200,000 acre region known as the Petaluma Gap – now a part of the Sonoma Coast AVA – is awarded its own American Viticultural Area [AVA] designation some 10 long years after a local winemaker alliance began their quest for recognition citing their most distinctive factor – WIND! Tracing the path of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance’s [PGWA]…

with words such as embalmed, sweet, seasonable seasons (an intriguing play on words), hawthorn’s distinct odor, pastoral eglantine, violets’ indirect smell which is significantly “cover’d,” a musk-rose (sounds like some Spanish wine I know), and then tops it off with dewy wine. In stanza five, Keats is gifted with the sense of increased sound which he intonates in the first line “[...]I listen [...]” (51). Additionally, the words of sound fill the breath of every line in this stanza which…

mention healthy) dishes is something you will never forget when you visit Kefalonia. Their cuisine is a reflection of the imaginative combinations and genuine love the locals have for their food. 9. The wine With approximately 48 grape varieties grown on the island, you will have your fill of wine. Perhaps the best known vinum from Kefalonia is the Robolo, an aromatic white variety of superior quality. Have an intimate tour of the vineyards and wineries before buying a bottle to enjoy on the…

Decanters often intimidate the average wine drinker. In fact, most people don't even have a decanter in their home. For those who enjoy red wine everyday, it is important to understand the role a quality decanter can have on your wine experience. Not all red wines need to be decanted. In fact, most table wines don't need the added step of using a decanter. But, when you want to enjoy a quality aged big bold red wine, a decanter will help it open up. This will shape your overall experience.…

The start of alcohol production dates back to 6000 B.C. in the Middle East; where grapevines were first cultivated for the manufacturing of wine. By 800 B.C., the first “drunks” were identified in Plato’s works (“History of Alcohol”, n.d.). However, it wasn’t until the 1600’s where alcohol abuse was first spotted (“History of Alcohol”), and it has only worsened since then. Today, alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Canada; as a result, it is considered to be one of the most harmful drugs…

The adolescence brain is still developing until the early 20’s, which means that the brain is slowly maturing itself. People who start drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to abuse alcohol than those who first use alcohol at age 21 or older (CITE). Also, underage drinkers are more likely to feel drunk after drinking half a cup of alcohol than what an adults drinks. People who drink at an younger age can experience alcohol dependence and addiction later in their life. An adolescence…

Introduction Throughout the course of a 24 hour period, an individual will make numerous personal choices that will either positively or negatively affect their life. The decisions to not touch the hot stove, to eat instead of starve, or to enjoy the company of a loved one are all judgements that can be settled in one’s own brain. As a decision to not touch the stove in order to prevent harm to oneself is made, why is it that alcohol, which may also be determined as destructive to the human…

So how you feeling about last night,” I asked as we sat at a table. “It was cool,” she said as she bit into her sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. “That’s it,” I said in an unsatisfying tone. “What else do you want me to say?” “Tell me your thoughts, anything.” “I mean it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was gonna be. I can see myself doing it for a while.” After she said that I laughed a little. “What’s so funny,” she asked. “You ain’t been exposed yet. The only reason it went…

“What? Oh… yesterday? That’s not... I’m a film student at university. That was Un Chien Andalou. It’s amazing it’s this French film by a Spanish director and even Salvador Dali helped to make the film he’s an-” “He’s an artist… he does the funny clocks right?” Louis asked as he took a small sip of his coffee, it was sickly sweet and yet he liked it. “You’re into art?” Harry’s voice seemed to echo a slight surprise. “Not really, my boyfriend is mad about it, he thinks he’s going to be the…