February 18, 2011

A new report says energy drinks may pose health hazards, especially for children with conditions such as ADHD, diabetes or heart problems. Researchers say there are no regulations for ingredients and excessive caffeine can cause changes in blood flow and reduce insulin sensitivity. It’s estimated that up to 50% of young people use energy drinks. Source Link

A decade after his father was killed in a crash at the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start from the back of the pack for this year’s race following an accident during a practice session. Earnhardt had won the pole position, but his car was demolished in the smash-up. NASCAR rules allow him to use another car, but he must start in last position when the flag drops on Sunday. Source Link

Imagine a game of Monopoly without play money or dice, and you have the makings of the latest version of the classic board game, designed to appeal to the short-attention-span video game generation.  “Monopoly Live” features a computerized tower that keeps track of the action for all players and can even speed up the game with special events when the play slows down. Source Link