Bar night: Beware of binge drinking!
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Tonight is considered to be the biggest bar night of the year, and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission reminds bar- and party-goers about the dangers and side effects of binge drinking.
Binge drinking occurs when a man consumes five or more drinks or a woman consumes four or more drinks in a short period of time.
Because women metabolize alcohol less efficiently than men and usually have less body mass, they become more intoxicated with a comparable number of drinks. (One drink is generally calculated as a 12 oz. bottle of beer or wine cooler, a 5 oz. glass of wine or 1.5 oz. of 80-proof distilled spirits.)
"People who are not big drinkers, or abusive drinkers, who go out and celebrate this way are the ones that will get sick or are at most risk of alcohol poisoning," said Andy Deloney, Chairman of the MLCC. "The MLCC wants to make sure our citizens are aware of the dangers of binge drinking and the effects that it has on the body."
Alcohol poisoning occurs when the alcohol content in a person's blood increases to the point where it slows down the normal functioning of the brain and how it communicates with other parts of the body.
Source: WNEM Saginaw
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai From Historic Colonial Residence to Stunning 30 ...
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The stunning new 30 suite 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai has a prime location in a tropical enclave near the Ping River; adjacent to the famous Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple. The hotel will open on January 1st, 2012.
The hotel offers guests every modern luxury, combined with the revival of 19th Century oriental elegance and nostalgic ambiance from its former days as the homestead of the Manager of the British East Borneo Company. Nearby cultural treasures await discovery as do the spa¡¯s Thai and aromatherapy treatments.
137 Pillars House is managed by SilverNeedle Hospitality and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels.
Historic Past
Founded in 1296, Chiang Mai was a prosperous trading center on the route from China and Burma. A city wall was built to protect the city, much of which is still visible and parts of which have been restored.
Wat Gate, the area of Chiang Mai surrounding 137 Pillars House, was formerly designated to foreigners. The traditional Thai temple complex of multiple pagodas and living quarters is also home to Wat Gate Khar Rham Museum, founded by former 137 Pillars House owner Jack Bain. It is filled with quirky memorabilia from ancient farm tools and pottery to ornate clothing of the Chiang Mai Royalty plus an extensive collection of historic photographs.
Source: eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition
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