SEATTLE—-Aug. 29, 2006–To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Starbucks is bringing the party to coffee fans by reintroducing seasonal favorites, expanding the availability of one of its most exclusive coffees, and welcoming back a fall-themed favorite beverage.

Syracuse Post-Standard - BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The state’s eight largest wine and liquor wholesalers will pay $1.6 million and adopt a series of reforms to resolve Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s investigation of illegal marketing practices in the industry, according to an
Source: www.syracuse.com

Residents oppose club’s liquor-license request (6:07 p.m.)
El Paso Times - The owners of Club Helios, a Central area club that’s been trying to get a liquor permit for four years, stood alone against a daunting array of opposition witnesses at a last-round hearing today. Urging state Administrative Law Judge John Beeler to
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Brown-Forman, which makes Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort and other liquor and wine brands, yesterday said it agreed to acquire assets of the Mexican tequila company Grupo Industrial Herradura for $876 million.
Source: www.nj.com

17 years later, man gets life in prison for murder 
POMONA - A robber was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday for fatally shooting a clerk during a liquor store heist more than 17 years ago.
Source: www.dailybulletin.com

Now, you can fly with duty-free items 
If you are travelling abroad, you can now purchase liquor or perfume from Indian duty-free shops (DFS) and take it with you to your destination.
Source: www.deccanherald.com