Bar golf is a relatively new drinking game that’s gaining a lot of attention from the young adults around the globe. If you have not heard about the game before, below are the guidelines and regulations to creating your own game.

The purpose of bar golf is to choose 9 of your most frequented watering “holes” and set up different rules at each one to make bogies, pars, birdies and eagles. Scoring an eagle at a hole would involve a lot more alcohol intake than getting a par which, in turn, would be tougher than getting a bogey. Careful thought must be taken to make certain the drinks aren't all too easy or all too hard to attain. Clearly you don't want some experienced drinkers to get an eagle on every hole yet you do not want your fellow golfers to puke trying to get an eagle on a hole. Bar golf needs time and consideration when planning. Here are a couple simple things to consider when setting up a game.

Keep it fun: The most vital part of any game is to have fun. Make it not simply about drinking but other humorous activities as well. The creator of the game should make his or her fellow golfers do random, embarrassing activities as part of the game. This can include giving a high five, compliment, or chest bump to a stranger, shouting famous expressions after taking a shot or drink, doing push-ups or any other physical action in the middle of the bar. Take time and be creative when considering these as it has a tendency to be the most important part of the game.

Have several fouls set in place: Creating “penalty stroke” rules will make it so not as many persons tie at the end, while adding to the fun. Throwing up, forgetting to close a tab, not finishing a beer or going to the restroom on certain holes are all good ideas to count as penalty strokes to contribute to the range of the game.

Set a cutoff point on each hole: Having a timeline for each hole will prevent golfers from showing up hours apart at the end of the game. Not everything goes according to plan when alcohol is introduced but it will keep your golfers a little more organized and together than not having a timeline.

Select the bars: Always try and select bars that are walking distance from one another. It is important to remember that you should not have golfers driving at any time after the first few holes. Having them all close together also helps on the timing and keeps golfers close together in case they do not want to go to all 9 bars or are running behind. Dive bars often have the best atmosphere for the event.

Spread the word: Playing bar golf with just a few people really isn’t worth all of the effort. A great way to get the word out is to make an event on Facebook. Although it is more fun to play with a large group of friends, you also need to be sure it doesn't get out of hand. One bad seed can ruin the fun for a large amount of people.

Safety First: The most important thing to abide by in bar golf is safety. This includes making sure that everyone takes a cab home or has a sober driver waiting for them at the 9th hole. Have mulligans set in place to allow golfers to play without getting too drunk. Also, it is vital to recollect that this is simply a game. There is no need for some “big shot” making an attempt to prove he's got the highest tolerance by going for an eagle on each hole and winding up in an ambulance. People who are annoying drunks, too competitive or aren't in it for the fun shouldn't really be invited to visit the event.

It is important to notice that I don't condone any of these activities and that this article is for informative purposes only.

Jeff is the owner of a blog that provides information on the best Houston happy hours and drink specials. He frequently writes articles and reviews of newly established dive bars or pubs in Houston.

If you find yourself drinking coffee on a regular basis, you’ve probably thought about this at some point or another. You may even think about it every day, if you’re as anxious as I am.

Coffee tastes great and it provides some definite benefits to those who drink it, including significant boosts in energy. And there are hundreds of millions of people around the world who just wouldn’t want to live without it.

Many studies have been conducted on the effects of coffee, and they’ve found that a single cup of coffee can boost productivity by increasing a person’s alertness and sharpening his or her focus. If you’re looking for a way to work more efficiently, coffee might be a great way to give yourself a boost.

It’s clear that coffee can give us a mental boost, but unfortunately it’s still unclear whether it has a positive effect, a negative effect, or no effect at all on physical health. Coffee drinkers are likely to insist that it’s a harmless and innocent beverage, but others say that it can cause a variety of health problems.

Some research has shown that coffee does play a part in raising blood pressure levels when consumed regularly. It also increases heart rate, and these two effects together can frighten many people into avoiding coffee.

However, the same research points out that for such ill effects to be caused by coffee, an individual would have to consume large amounts over a long period of time. A cup a day, or something in that range, likely won’t cause any health problems.

Anti-oxidants are another subject that comes up in the discussion over the health benefits of coffee. Some recent studies have shown the presence of anti-oxidants in coffee beans, which are powerful compounds that may help reduce the risk of contracting diseases such as cancer. Coffee is an all-natural beverage, so it’s not far-fetched that it might contain these helpful agents. Red wine, another natural product, has also been identified as an anti-oxidant carrying beverage.

Whatever your beliefs on coffee, it’s still important to consume it in moderation, as with any food or beverage. Even if something hasn’t been definitively proven to be unhealthy, it’s still easy to overindulge and have too much of one thing. Always be careful with stimulants such as coffee, especially as you grow older.

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Twitter, based in California and valued at over 1bn has rolled out their plan for ‘promoted tweets’. The move is in a bid to honour its 1bn valuation as it so far does not make any money. So far, in the four years it s been running, Twitter has managed to resist any move towards traditional advertising, claiming they are looking to build value before profit.

Recently launched was the eagerly awaited ‘promoted tweets’, a marketing opportunity that Twitter co-founder Biz Stone describes as “ordinary tweets that businesses and organisations want to highlight to a wider group of users”.

To keep the natural feel of Twitter, the executives insist the tweets “resonate with users”, only allowing tweets to remain present if they are retweeted and replied to in order to prevent a spam effect. Initially, the tweets will appear at the top of search results like Google ‘sponsored links’ but a second development will see them integrated into the feeds of individual users.

There are thousands of companies that have made successful use of twitter but a handful of large international firms have really created ROI. Starbucks has primarily used Twitter as a promotional tool but also a platform for customer service. It has been hugely successful in promoting customer interaction and relationships with the brand.

Starbucks almost became public enemy number one after their ruthless drive for monopolisation with their overpriced coffee. However they were able to successfully manage social media, namely twitter, in a way that promoted their customer interaction and build personal relationships with consumers. Using the promoted tweets would allow Starbucks to reach millions of potential customers and, if managed like their usual tweets, should build relationships with an even bigger group of customers.

Experts have said how companies like Starbucks could provide offers and discounts to anyone who ‘retweets’ a message which could provide a huge level of ‘word-of-mouth’ promotion at no extra cost than the original tweet.

Starbucks have also begun to offer discount to customer who bring their own mugs rather than using disposable cups in a bid to tackle their environmental impact.