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from theinterrobang.com : When enjoying champagne, Bill Murray says: I like to drink it in a big pint glass with ice. I fill it with ice and I pour the champagne in it, because champagne can never be too cold. And the problem people have with champagne is they drink it and they crash with it, because the sugar content is so high and you get really dehydrated. But if you can get the ice in it, you can drink it supremely cold and at the same time you’re getting the melting ice, so it’s like a hydration level, and you can stay at this great level for a whole weekend. You don’t want to crash. You want to keep that buzz, that bling, that smile. Then he likes to say a prayer and drink to world peace. [and the rest of his wisdom can be found on gawker.com]

and the winning (scientific) hangover cure in the steamworks contest is: Scientific Solution: 1. Rehydrate - start with water. 2. Rebalance your electrolytes: sports drink, banana (potassium), maybe a fruit smoothie (for some additional vitamins, nutrients and raw sugar energy). 3. Remove the acetaldehyde (toxic byproduct of metabolizing alcohol) with some eggs for breakfast (cysteine breaks it down). 4. Reduce the headache with some caffeine (once your hydration is under control). While it wakes you up so you ca face the day, caffeine is also a vasoconstrictor, which can help reduce a headache. Note: Tea will be easier on the stomach than an acidic coffee. Cheers!

a friend forwarded this to me a couple of years ago where it is originally from i have no idea and to be honest, i'm too lazy to try to find out! Dear Alcohol, First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect gift, post-work cocktail, a beer at the game, and you're even around at the holidays (hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings). However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences: 1. Phone Calls: While I agree with you that communication is important. I question the suggestion that any conversation after 2 a.m. can have much substance or necessity. Why would you make me call my exes? Especially when I know, for a fact, they DO NOT want to hear from me during the day, let alone a...

tis the season... Shhh... you're reading too loud. Stop typing typing in in double double. It's that time of year again. It's the holiday season and the drinking is easy. Prevention may be better than a cure, but when that plan fails, Yelp's here to help. So stop spinning and focus on these sure-fire hangover helpers. Because we can't always be the sensible ones, now can we? After a night of heavy drinking, comfort food is key. Remedy your lethargy at La Belle Patate with Edward L, and order the all-you-can-eat poutine. He warns: "If you value your life, don't go for this. It's suicide. But at least you will die happy." For Aaron S, it's all about choice when battling a hangover: "What are you craving right now? Duffin's Donuts has it. Just looking at the menu makes your brain melt!" But Danny C had a few too many, but gets fixed up with a breakfast burger from Save On Meats where "the biscuit is off-the-chain!" He ...

during this week of many painful mornings i wonder what people's hangover remedies are me, i usually drink a schwack of water and choke down as greasy a breakfast as i can stomach followed by lots more water and more food shortly afterwards and if i'm feeling particularly masochistic, i take myself for a run between the water and the breakfast and sweat it out which works like a charm, but feels like torture while you're doing it! last night, monica suggested putting lemon in your water she says the lemon gets the liver going and processing all the night before's excesses could that be why i felt better after having lemon tea yesterday morning?

Craft Beer Locator Beer Fact of the Day: Hair of the Dog is a technique where you ward off the hangover by having another drink. The name dates back to an ancient Scottish practice of placing hairs from the dog that bit you in any wound inflicted by such dog - the idea being that it will help the wound heal faster.

while not officially a snake bite, i had the guinness and strongbow combination the other day wonderful hangover cure and so delightfully refreshing on a sunny afternoon no wonder its such a staple!