A collection of stories tagged 'drunken' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:48:43 EST Drivers may feel comfortable chatting on their cell phones while navigating the streets. But brain researchers find it's a dangerous combination, even with a hands-free device. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/57459 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95702512&ft=1&f=1001 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:23:00 EDT A judge in New York threw out a suit against ladies' night. Roy Den Hollander claims that cheap drinks for women discriminate against men. His case came before a female judge, who told him to get lost. In Iowa City, Iowa, a cop told a drunken man to get lost. The 21-year-old said the officer looked like he needed a hug. The cop warned him off. But even though it caused his arrest, Luke Schreder bravely gave that hug. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/56579 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95204061&ft=1&f=1051 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT The presidents of more than 100 colleges and universities have signed a document urging lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age. The educators say the 21-year-old drinking age is widely flouted and has led to a culture of binge drinking on college campuses. Anti-drunken driving groups say the law does work. They argue that colleges don't want to be bothered with enforcing the law and are looking for an easy way out. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/54472 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93784606&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT On May 11, 1965, after playing a show at Mississippi State University, Johnny Cash was arrested and charged with public drunkenness. This past weekend, the city of Starkville, Miss., symbolically pardoned him. The ceremony took place as part of the three-day Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival. It's named after Cash's defense: He reportedly told the arresting officers that he was just picking flowers -- at 3 a.m. Cash went on to write a song about the experience: "Starkville City Jail." http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/41514 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16019224&ft=1&f=1021 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST Mark Stahnke went out drinking at a Wisconsin bar. The next thing he knew, he woke up in a neighbor's yard without any pants. The missing pants contained a cashier's check for $41,000. A neighbor's dog found the pants, and the neighbor returned the check. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/38958 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14149846&ft=1&f=1051 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:00:00 EDT Three players of a Japanese arcade game ended up with broken arms after taking on the arm wrestling games' characters via a mechanical arm. A spokeswoman says the players must have gotten "overexcited" while wrestling a French maid, a drunken martial arts master and a Chihuahua. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/38496 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13857932 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:36:00 EDT NASA makes changes to its culture since the Columbia Accident Investigation Board made recommendations, Howard McCurdy, professor of public affairs at American University, says. But everything is not fixed. He's concerned that it ignored allegations about drunken astronauts. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/38438 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13818652 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:00:00 EDT More than a million drunken driving arrests are made each year in the United States. After a string of recent high-profile incidents, some say the courts should be tougher on people who drive under the influence. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/35559 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10932954 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT Most states are tough on drunken drivers, but speeders actually cause most deadly car crashes. Yet, even when they are caught, many speeders get off easy. Guests discuss the psychology behind our desire to speed and why we think nothing of going above the limit. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/35436 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10812153 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:07:00 EDT Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson issued a statement asking the Jewish community to help him battle his problems with alcohol. The statement comes days after his arrest for drunken driving, when he reportedly launched into an anti-Semitic tirade in front of deputies. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explores how Gibson's blood-alcohol level at the time of his arrest might have affected his judgment. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/26979 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5597649 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT Rick Barrett, a retired DEA officer, is trying to get the Chicago police department to recognize Constable James Quinn as the first Chicago policeman killed in the line of duty. According to the Chicago Police Dept., Quinn died in drunken bar fight, and was not on duty. Melissa Block talks with Barret about why the city should recognize Quinn's passing. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/18488 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5353814 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:00:00 EDT He currently stars on the drama series, Without a Trace as the head of the FBI division that focuses on missing persons. Before that he won an Emmy Award for his guest-starring role as Simon, Daphne's drunken brother on Frasier. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/8666 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4618648 Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT Day to Day cracked reporter Brian Unger relates a cautionary tale about late night drunken e-mails, and how those messages may come back to haunt you. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/11269 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3927269 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EDT