Budweiser Rejects 'Watered-Down' Lawsuit

Drinkers of Budweiser - marketed as the "King of Beers" - are taking the company to court over allegations the popular American lager is watered down to boost profits.

A lawsuit, filed in California, accuses Anheuser-Busch of violating consumer protection laws in the state and in Missouri by "falsely representing the alcohol content of the products it sells".

It demands unspecified "compensatory damages" for anyone in the United States who has bought Budweiser products in the past five years.

The legal action - said to be based on allegations made by staff and former brewery workers - was flatly rejected by the company which is also understood to be facing similar claims in other US states.

Peter Kraemer, the firm's vice president of brewing and supply, said: "The claims against Anheuser-Busch are completely false and these lawsuits are groundless.

"Our beers are in full compliance with all alcohol labelling laws.

"We proudly adhere to the highest standards in brewing our beers, which have made them the best-selling in the United States and the world," he added.

The lawsuit claims that Anheuser-Busch can produce "a significantly higher number of units of beer from the same starting batch of ingredients" by watering down its product.

"As a result, Anheuser-Busch's customers are overcharged for watered-down beer and Anheuser-Busch is unjustly enriched by the additional volume it can sell," it alleges.

Besides Budweiser, which is sold as having 5% alcohol by volume, the lawsuit further claims that Anheuser-Busch waters down nine other brands, including Bud Ice, Bud Light Platinum and Michelob.

One of those bringing the lawsuit, Nina Giampaoli, claimed: "I think it's wrong for huge corporations to lie to their loyal customers.

"I really feel cheated. No matter what the product is, people should be able to rely on the information companies put on their labels."

The G-Spot: Does it exist and do you know where it is?

With Valentine's on its way and all minds turning to romance, Ann Summers is asking if you've experienced a 'third level orgasm'?

Yep it's the age-old question - do G-sport orgasms exist and how can you get them?G-Spot: Partner optional (REX)

So it's put together some tips for located and stimulating yours:

➢ Avoid performance pressure about the "magic spot"
Remember that sexual exploration is mostly about the journey, not the destination.

➢ Turn yourself on
The spongy area around the G-spot gets engorged with blood when you’re sexually aroused, so it is much easier to find and feel when you’re turned on.

➢ Get comfortable and find the G-spot area
Lie on your back, squat, or lie on your stomach. Place your palm face down on your vulva and slowly insert a finger inside your vagina (use lube if you’re feeling a little dry), crooking it forward in a “come hither” motion. When you’re up to about the second knuckle you should feel a slightly bumpy or ridged area on the upper wall of your vagina.

Top five regrets of the dying

A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?

There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. And among the top, from men in particular, is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'.

Help... the boss is flirting with me

A pat on the back, compliments, a jokey remark - what can start out as seemingly friendly gestures can sometimes become a cause for concern. So what should you do if your boss is a little too friendly? We asked the career experts to share their advice.

While most of us enjoy a little friendly office banter, you shouldn't have to put up with anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Whether your boss is male or female, sexual innuendo or unwanted attention can soon turn to harassment, so is best nipped in the bud.

'If this attention from your boss is making you uncomfortable, then let them know,' advises Corinne Mills, Managing Director of Personal Career Management.

Colombo among world’s top 10 cheapest cities

Colombo figured among the world’s top 10 cheapest cities along with several Asian nations according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit’s global cost of living index.
Among cheapest in top 10 were Mumbai, New Delhi, Karachi, Kathmandu, Algerian capital of Algiers,
Bucharest in Romania, Panama City, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and Iranian capital Tehran.

Sri Lanka users get Google doodle for Independence Day

Google has helped users in sri Lanka celebrate the country's Independence Day on 2013 with a 'Google Doodle' on its homepage with a stylized lion and three colours found in the national flag. Google Doodles are used to commemorate special events or people briefly replace its familiar logo with a different one which is hot linked to search result usually on Wikipedia.