Dunn seeks dialogue on alcohol issue Aug 28, 2008
I would not stand before anyone and say I advocate changing the legal age, he added, but I do think that what we've had hasn't worked and it hasn't changed this culture. In citing his reasons for signing, Dunn also noted his respect for the leadership and character of university presidents across the nation advocating debate on the issue as a way to learn more about how to deal with underage drinking. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
August 27 record Aug 28, 2008
Original charge was possession of alcohol under the legal age and driving under suspension. Aug. 23: James Holveck, 38, of Colorado, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Story County. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Most students binge drink on 21st birthday Aug 28, 2008
"The presidents are putting the proposition before the public that the legal age of 21 isn't working. They're not asking to lower the age - just have a debate," he says. Laura Dean-Mooney, national president of the Irving, Texas-based Mothers Against Drunk Driving, isn't convinced. (AZCentral -- News)
Bid by College Presidents to Lower the Drinking Age Remains a Long ... Aug 27, 2008
College students had yet another reason to celebrate last week when a group of more than 100 university presidents including leaders of prestigious institutions such as Duke, Dartmouth, and Ohio State made a dramatic proposal to lower the legal age for drinking alcohol from 21 to 18. But the proposal would have to overcome many obstacles, not least of which is the British experience, where an 18-year-old drinking age has done little to stymie an expanding binge-drinking culture. (U.S. News & World Report)
Defender seeks juvenile charge in shooting Aug 27, 2008
If you get caught you are tried in Juvenile court and spend a few years in the Juvenile System Facilities and then you are released when you are legal age to take care of yourself and low an behold, you no longer have any type of record because your juvenile record is sealed. Gangs are therefor targeting kids younger and younger to do their dirty work. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Sloppy sports desk Aug 27, 2008
Bruce found some junior high pictures of his kids, who are all of legal age these days. Foles, arguably the tidiest among the four of us, didn't find anything of note, but he never really did much cleaning. (Montana Standard, MT)
Police should shift focus away from underage drinking Aug 27, 2008
Not only do the officers need to contend with the crime problems common to many growing cities, they also must deal with the UI's large student population and the numerous individuals in it who drink alcohol while under the legal age ... This is because, he said, people under the legal age who consume alcohol are more likely to commit more serious crimes later. (Daily Iowan, IA)
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County ordinance change could require licenses for cats Aug 26, 2008
Under the new ordinance an anyone and everyone at a specific address who feeds a dog or a cat for six days and is of legal age and capacity will be regarded as the owner(s) who is then required to get the animal rabies shots and a license. Shelter and kennel conditions are specified and require pet owners to provide convenient access to natural or artificial shelter that is structurally sound and of sufficient size. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Quicker Liquor Aug 26, 2008
However, bingeing throughout the late 1990s, long after the legal age was increased. PAGE: 1 is a pediatric cardiologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. (Slate)
Drinking age: Debate is on tap Aug 25, 2008
Would decreasing the legal age increase alcohol dependence/addiction, altercations or accidents ... Coburn said he doesn t necessarily favor changing the legal age one way or another ... Mark Beckner, Boulder s Police Chief, has told a reporter for the TV show 60 Minutes that he favors consideration of reducing the legal age, coupled with stronger alcohol education programs. (Colorado Daily)
Cal Poly opposes lower age for alcohol Aug 25, 2008
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OUR VIEW: Time to have serious discussion about drinking age Aug 24, 2008
Techno-less wrote on Aug 23, 2008 6:39 AM:" Funny. This was roughly the same argument used to try to legalize drugs. Thank God they didn't listen then. And they shouldn't listen now. Maybe what I am hearing are the "suggestions" of a bar owner tired of being held accountable for making sure all his/her patrons are legal while hearing the ka-ching of the future sales to be had from the flood of eighteen, nineteen, and twenty year olds.But wait, this article was written by the editorial board.... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
College president defends photo with keg Aug 24, 2008
He says it appears that the people who were drinking in the photo were of legal age and adds that there s nothing the college should do about the photo. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Drinking age debate revived Aug 23, 2008
Parents and college officials are divided over whether lowering the legal age would change the culture of drinking -- or prove to be a nightmare. Advertisement. (DetNews.com)
What were they thinking, er, drinking? Aug 23, 2008
jedizan wrote on Aug 22, 2008 1:43 PM:" I remember when the legal age was 18. At that age, most are NOT capable of handling the alcohol, much less the peer pressure to drink. Too many young lives are cut short from drinking as it is now (and the numbers are less than they were when the age was 18) between alcohol poisioning from drinking too much in a short time to driving drunk. Not to mention the rapes, pregnancies etc from being too drunk to say no or be safe. ". jedizan wrote on Aug 22, 2008... (Montana Standard, MT)
MIAMI HERALD: No to binge drinking Aug 23, 2008
Adherents believe the drinking age should be the same as the legal age for voting, signing a contract, owning a house or car, or joining the military. The college presidents wonder if the restrictions against drinking aren't so coercive that they encourage drinking, especially the binge drinking that is prevalent on so many campuses. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
U of I president against initiative to study lowering the drinking age Aug 23, 2008
Newswatcher wrote on Aug 22, 2008 9:30 PM:" Fact of the matter is this: There are far more teenagers with drinking problems than there were when the legal age was 18. There are more alcohol related deaths for college students who don't know how to drink by the time they leave mom and dad's house. This discussion definately needs to be revisited and facts need to rule over emotions. Cedarvalleymom has a overbearing protective armour around her comments here and will never see what damage occurs... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Neb. 'safe-haven' law allows abandonment of teens Aug 23, 2008
gwife2 wrote on Aug 22, 2008 9:36 PM:" to bngurl...I think some states legal age is different so say for instance in one state legal age could be 21, 20, etc. ". observation8 wrote on Aug 22, 2008 8:59 PM:" too bad gas is so expensive and Nebraska is so far...... ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Drinking-age initiative awaits discussion Aug 23, 2008
The legal drinking age is decided on a state-by-state basis, but federal law calls for 10 percent of highway funding to be withheld from any state with a legal age below 21. "If you can fight, you should be able to drink," public relations freshman Christina DeFiore said, in reference to the U.S. armed services' enlistment age minimum of 18. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Age of Chinese gymnasts investigated Aug 23, 2008
Chinese officials provided the Olympic committee with passports, showing that team members were of legal age, but numerous challenges have been made. The latest came from a blogger known as "Stryde Hax." The blogger claims to have uncovered proof that Chinese gymnast He Kexin is only 14. (CNN -- Law)
Area college officials: Education, not lower drinking age, key to responsible alcohol use Aug 22, 2008
The initiative and its forthcoming media campaigns assert that lowering the legal age to 18 may reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths per year among students. Advocates for the reduced restriction said existing laws are largely ignored, and actually may be having the opposite of their intended effects. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New support for lowering the drinking age Aug 22, 2008
Critics, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are calling into question the presidents' motives, telling The Associated Press that lowering the legal age would cause more drunken-driving deaths. So would lowering the drinking age fix anything, or just compound the problem. (CNN)
post a comment » Aug 22, 2008
check their legal age status. show some respect to rivals jacques. (International Herald Tribune)
Proposal to let younger than 21 drink awakes questioning from Governor Aug 22, 2008
I didn t drink before the legal age, she said. Never. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Debating the drinking age debate Aug 21, 2008
In March, Dickinson hosted a debate titled Legal Age 21 after 23 Years: Has it Worked. Is it Working. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sheriff's Report: Aug. 11 - Aug. 17, 2007 Aug 21, 2008
Driver, Amy Brayton, 19, Fort Dodge, was arrested for OWI. Passenger, Megan Arends, 19, Duncombe, was charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age ... Charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age were Jerrad VanCannon, 19, Jadd Dithmart, 19, and Lindsey Barrett, 18, all of Boone. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Ty Lawson pleads guilty to underage drinking Aug 20, 2008
08, Lawson was arrested because he was under 21, the legal age for consuming alcohol. Lawson is returning to school for his junior season after deciding not to stay in this year's NBA draft. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Local officials: Lowering drinking age would do more harm than good Aug 20, 2008
Presidents from about 100 of the nations best-known universities said Monday they favored lowering the legal age to 18 from 21 as a way to curtail binge drinking among young people who overindulge in alcohol when they enter college ... Normal Police Chief Kent Crutcher said changing the legal age only would cause more problems because the younger, legal buyers would buy alcohol for even-younger, non-legal drinkers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
College Presidents Say Drinking Age Should Be Lowered Aug 20, 2008
That's what happened during the Nam era, legal age dropped to 18. But, this isn't the military asking for the legal drinking age to be lowered. (KWTX.com, TX)
Examples of pulling rank play out at the Olympics (Today) Aug 20, 2008
If any of the young women on the Chinese women's gymnastic team is proven to be under legal age for competition, that, too, would be cheating/rankism. "There are other egregious forms of rankism, but we don't get to see that on our TV screen -- a few coaches really abusing their athletes," says Dr. Fuller, also the author of the 2003 book, "Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank." "It went on in East Germany. It went on famously in gymnastics, where young girls have their futures... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
College Leaders Support Legal Drinking At Age 18 Aug 20, 2008
"It should stay the same, at the legal age of 21," said UTEP student Adrian Mendoza. Mendoza noted that people are more mature at age 21 than they are at 18. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
College presidents seek debate on lowering drinking age Aug 19, 2008
Controller wrote on Aug 18, 2008 3:31 PM:" It is a good idea. I've heard from many others like me who did all their heavy drinking between 18-21. After 21 the novelty was gone. You should either be considered an adult at 18 or not. Otherwise move the enlistment, voting & legal age to 21. ". albundy54 wrote on Aug 18, 2008 2:58 PM:" Oh yea this is just what we need, turn teenagers who act irresponsible already into full blown alcoholics by the time they turn 21. Great idea. But look at how much... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
LETTERS: NCT, August 16, 2008 Aug 17, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. She's appalled at Tri-City bond issue. (North County Times)
Strange tale of a family falling apart Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Barrett didn't think much of it, figuring one of the girls was of legal age. They kept the place fairly clean, and they seemed to be having fun. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State agents patrol concerts Aug 16, 2008
Some of the people at the recent country concert at Cruzan who were of legal age were upset by how aggressively the agents searched for underage drinkers. "I don't have a problem if they are breaking up a ruckus," said Zach Shair, 23, of Hollywood. (The Palm Beach Post)
Police cite 18 for underage drinking at party Aug 14, 2008
boxergal wrote on Aug 13, 2008 8:24 AM:" I am not defending anyone. Give these kids a chance to tell what happened. No, they were not legal age but who knows if they were going to spend the night or not. You can say that you will do this or that with your kid but trust me, you will SO eat your words in the future. NEVER say NEVER, it will bite you in the rear. I know some of the parents, they are great parents. Kids, you gotta love em. " ... boxergal wrote on Aug 13, 2008 6:52 AM:" Some of you... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Police cite 18 for underage drinking at party (3914) Aug 13, 2008
boxergal wrote on Aug 13, 2008 6:52 AM:" Some of you need to stop and listen to this generation. These kids are bright, self assured, resourceful and sure not stupid enough to drive drunk. I know, I raised one. Even after he was legal age and decided to have one at Bones (which wasn't often), he would call and have his father or I pick him up. You aren't giving these kids enough credit or the parents. I imagine most of these kids are going to college soon, which is an accomplishment in itself... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The fake voice of an angel Aug 13, 2008
Parents of a boy will often pay traffickers to steal a girl which they raise and marry off to their son when they reach the age of 21 (the legal age for marriage in China). Expecting parents will often abort a foetus if it is a female in favour of a male child as it is the custom in China for male children to care for their elders when they reach adulthood. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Gold Slips Away US errors seal China's rise to gymnastics title Aug 13, 2008
Things had gotten nasty, with the New York Times and other media reporting that some of the Chinese gymnasts, using phony documentation, are under the legal age limit of 16 - a limit designed to protect the athletes. In the world of women's gymnastics this is shocking news, on the order of "New evidence shows Gaylord Perry threw a spitball." A North Korean gymnast in the late '80s officially was 15 years old three years in a row. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Americans Are Drinking Less Beer How About You? Aug 11, 2008
I've barely had alcohol at all since I've been of legal age and on the rare occasions I ever have anything it's more likely to be wine. 2 days 8 hours ago. (FitSugar.com)
Early pregnancies raise 'red flag' for abuse Aug 10, 2008
Since the legal age of consent is 16 years old, any sexual activity in a male or female under that age by definition is illegal. The age difference between the parties involved determines whether the crime is a felony or misdemeanor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Boozing teens forfeit big trip Aug 8, 2008
They are of LEGAL AGE in Europe. The parents who went out of there way to bust these kids should get a ******* life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NCAA against college fantasy football, beer ads Aug 8, 2008
Adams said the NCAA has a "very conservative" policy of limiting alcohol ads to one minute per hour and requiring the ads to include admonitions to drink responsibly and only when of legal age. An advertising ban, he said, would be like Prohibition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
August 5 record Aug 6, 2008
Aug. 3: Suraj Jugal Raval, 19, of 1724 River Forest Drive, Fort Dodge, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and possession of alcohol under the legal age ... Boone County Sheriff's Office July 31: Adam W. Ellis, 18, of Ames, was charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age ... Aug. 3: Adam J. Edelman, 20, of Huxley, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 4, 2008 Aug 5, 2008
It should be OK for one man to marry six women as long as they are of legal age, can provide for themselves as a family, and not depend on welfare. What about applying the equal rights amendment for me and for my prospective six wives. (North County Times)
Britain seeks movielike ratings for video games Aug 1, 2008
Under existing rules, the British Board of Film Classification sets legal age limits on games with sex and violence or ones that include film clips. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Police log for the week of July 31 Aug 1, 2008
Upon reaching the house, police asked the guests to come out and identify themselves to make sure they were of legal age to drink. Only eight people came out, but 27 people were actually at the party, according to the police report. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Games could get movie-style ratings Aug 1, 2008
Under the current rules, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) sets legal age limits on games with sex and violence or ones that include film clips. It rates games in the same way as films, with a scale ranging from U for unclassified, or suitable for anyone aged over four, to PG (parental guidance), and 12, 15 and 18. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Customer threatens bartender for bad service Jul 31, 2008
Officers responded to a report of a business serving alcohol to those under the legal age. Management was contacted and identifications of all suspects were checked. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Sheriff's Report: July 21 - July 27, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
12:56 a.m.: Tasha Lundberg, 18, Boone, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age after a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Hwy. 30. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Governor Gets Carded, Can't Get Into Bar Jul 31, 2008
The 61-year-old governor couldn't prove she was of legal age todrink. Gregoire and her staff had served burgers at the annual CapitalLakefair last weekend and went to a downtown bar afterwards tocelebrate. (FOX23 News, NY)
Bouncer turns away Wash. gov; she lacked ID Jul 31, 2008
- Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is taking it as a compliment: She was turned away from a bar in the state capital because she couldn't prove she's of legal age to drink. The 61-year-old governor and her staff had served burgers at the annual Capital Lakefair last weekend and afterward went to a downtown Olympia bar called Hannah's to celebrate. (AZCentral -- News)
Miley Sought for Safe-Sex Ed Jul 29, 2008
The condom dispenser is willing to sweeten the deal: When she comes of legal age, the company is prepared to offer Cyrus a lifetime supply of condoms. Read More. (E! Online)
Demos adopt platform after much debate Jul 28, 2008
massive debt, worthless money-----and, an unbridled, out-of-control government, spending us into bankruptcy". This sounds exactly like today's Republican party, well at at least the Bush junta. The Repugs old reliable election year mantra has always been to paint the Democrats as such, but anyone can see the hipocrassy. They have a problem practicing what they preach.It's also disturbing that the Democrats would include a lowered drinking age. They may be right in the anolgy about the right to... (Montana Standard, MT)
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National law to limit under-age drinking Jul 27, 2008
Australian National Council on Drugs executive director Gino Vumbaca said while the UK scheme limiting 18- to 21-year-olds to drinking in pubs, clubs and restaurants had merit, teenagers under 18 already got alcohol outside licensed venues, so raising the legal age to 21 would be similarly ineffective. He said evidence showed the most effective way to curb binge drinking was by increasing alcohol tax. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
This crackdown on forced marriage is not all it seems Jul 26, 2008
The government has announced that it will be raising the age limit for those marrying overseas spouses from 18 to 21 in its "" on forced marriage while the legal age for marriage within Britain remains 16. Yet another differential has been introduced in its treatment of minorities. (guardian.co.uk)
Ogden Police Report: July 14 - July 20, 2008 Jul 24, 2008
8:47 p.m.: Three juveniles were cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age after a reported of kids drinking alcohol in the City Park ... 10:30 p.m.: Officer spoke to a couple of juveniles in the 300 block of SW Second Street in reference to possessing alcohol under the legal age. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Bismarck man gets 18 months for sex, drugs Jul 24, 2008
"Obviously there was bad judgment here in not waiting those few months for the victim (to become of legal age)," Roness said. (Reach reporter Chris Rosacker at. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wal-Mart Offers Back-to-School Phone Calls From Disney's Hannah Montana(TM) Jul 23, 2008
Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are of the legal age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. (PR Newswire)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
So She Thought: Whose fault is teen pregnancy? Jul 22, 2008
" What is the age of legal pregnancy? If you mean teen pregnancy, that's good. If you mean don't get pregnant until after college-age 25 pregnancy, that's better. But pregnancy isn't exactly like "underage drinking" where we know age 21 is the legal age. There isn't exactly a legal age to be pregnant. I agree, no family should have to deal with a pregnant teen, especially when there is so much birth control available in one form or another, and kids gripe about COS tuition being $20 a unit.... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Alcohol Vote Sought: Robbins Board Backs Proposals Jul 20, 2008
"We need to be able to offer people who come to Robbins places where they can go, feel comfortable -- restaurants where anybody of legal age can consume beer or wine.". Millions of dollars flow around the dry hole of Robbins to nearby towns like Carthage, where people can eat and drink, buy groceries and stock their wine cellars, FOR says. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers with Menthol Cigarettes Jul 18, 2008
Researchers say industry manipulates the ingredient to recruit new generation of users. Wednesday, July 16, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
