Cocaine found in drink cans in Hong Kong Jun 2, 2009
It has since become one of the dominant players in the global energy drinks market. 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 2, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM:" Another week, another Paul Rudd comedy blending raunchy humor with honest sentimentality. This time it was "Role Models," which I watched on Blu-ray last weekend.As common as films from the Rudd-Seth Rogen-Judd Apatow school seem these days, they manage a remarkably high level of quality. "Role Models" even triumphs over this respectable mean, largely thanks to Rudd. Rudd's character, Danny, quips his way through a job moving energy drinks with... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
MENIFEE: Teens hear about dangers of drugs, alcohol (9) Jun 1, 2009
Among the information presented, the teens were told that too much caffeine ---- an ingredient in many popular energy drinks ---- can cause insomnia, tremors, nausea, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pains and heart palpitations. "This event is really to bring awareness to even the legal substances, especially energy drinks," Beckwith said. (North County Times)
* Thousands of cases of Red Bull seized May 31, 2009
The test was conducted following reports that German authorities had recently discovered that energy drinks imported by an Austrian company named Red Bull Asia FZE contained slight traces of cocaine. Earlier last week, several German states told retailers to stop selling Red Bull Cola energy drinks after tests by the authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia state found 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Guys-only getaways from $139 May 30, 2009
This two-person package includes a 2-night stay at the upscale Inn on the Alameda, free daily continental breakfast, and 24-hour bike rental with free trailhead transportation, nutrition bars, energy drinks, and more. Plus, after a full heart-pumping day of desert riding, give your stiff muscles a break with a free 50-minute massage in the comfort of your guestroom. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Red Bull gives you wings - with cocaine May 30, 2009
VIENNA - Austria's health ministry says traces of cocaine have been found in samples of Red Bull Cola energy drinks. Spokeswoman Sigrid Rosenberger says the traces are very slight and do not pose a health risk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Technology, Caffeine Keeping Teens Awake May 30, 2009
The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, according to new research ... And, because many schools limit the sale of energy drinks, teens often got the bulk of their caffeine dose after 3 p.m., which Calamaro said could definitely disrupt sleep ... "Parents and teens need to recognize that energy drinks like Red Bull or Monster are not without side effects," said Calamaro. (MEDLINEplus)
Celebrities Feed the Needy at Melanie Segal's MTV Movie Awards Gift House Presented by Rev3 Energy May 29, 2009
"With so much to do and so little time before the MTV Movie Awards, Rev3 Energy by Usana offers celebrities a healthy alternative to crash-and-burn, sugary energy drinks. It's made with a blend of vitamins, teas, ginseng and cacao.". Another health-conscious product is Frito-Lay's Smart Food. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mana Energy Potion, The Sim Factory Team Up to Develop Energy-Packed Track, Car May 28, 2009
Mana Energy Potion is a vitamin-packed premium energy shot that delivers up to eight hours of sugar-free energy without the nasty aftercrash normally associated with sugary energy drinks. The intense liquid is housed in a uniquely shaped 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McDs aims to become drinks destination May 28, 2009
(Crains) McDonalds Corp. executives said Wednesday their bottled beverage strategy will focus on water and sports drinks, rather than energy drinks or carbonated beverages. The strategy, discussed at McDonalds annual meeting, is part of the Oak Brook-based fast-food giants goal to be a destination for thirsty customers. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Trace Amount Of Cocaine Found In Red Bull May 27, 2009
Six German states have told retailers to stop selling Red Bull Cola energy drinks after a test found a trace amount of cocaine ... But even without traces of cocaine, Ashton said caffeinated energy drinks can have adverse effects on people with pre-existing heart conditions or children who might be more sensitive to powerful stimulating effects on the body. (CBS News -- Early Show)
German states ban cola after test finds traces of cocaine May 27, 2009
The authorities in six German states have ordered retailers to stop selling Red Bull Cola energy drinks after traces of cocaine were found in it. The recall came after a sample analysis conducted in North-Rhine Westphalia found one litre of the drink contained 0. (BBC News -- Europe)
Red Bull pulled in Germany after cocaine test May 26, 2009
BERLIN - Six German states have told retailers to stop selling Red Bull Cola energy drinks after a test found a trace amount of cocaine. The bans started Friday after a sample test conducted by authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia state found 0. (MSNBC -- Business)
UNDERAGE DRINKING - Whos to blame? (1707) May 22, 2009
He warned of the dangers of mixing energy drinks and alcohol, telling around 30 people at the Convention Hall and dozens more in Waimea that the caffeine in the energy drinks opens up blood vessels in the body that allows more alcohol more quickly into the bloodstream, leading to a quick, dangerous drunkenness. A university study found those mixing energy drinks with alcohol are twice as likely as other drinkers to be victims of sexual assaults, to commit sex assaults, to ride with drunken... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The Anti–Red Bull: A Drink to Calm You Down May 20, 2009
The success of energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar have proven that consumers are constantly thirsting for a boost. But will they ever want to come back down and reach for a nonalcoholic drink that will. (Time.com)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Age brings wisdom and an earlier bedtime May 20, 2009
Forget learning about new music; I can't learn the names of all the energy drinks available. I'm aware of Monster and Red Bull, but the rest sound like they're from a factory that just pumps out high sugar, high caffeine beverages giving them random, aggressive sounding names. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Have a 9-to-5 happy hour May 19, 2009
Limit your intake of coffee and other stimulants such as energy drinks, says Crvenkovic. More than two to three coffees a day may trigger increased anxiety, irritability and moodiness, thanks to accumulated neurotoxins, and can sabotage sleep. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
L-theanine comes into focus May 19, 2009
Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up ... The dose found in energy drinks ranges from 50 milligrams to 200 milligrams, says Taiyo's Smith. (Montana Standard, MT)
• L-theanine comes into focus May 18, 2009
L-theanine comes into focus By Shari RoanLos Angeles Times Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up. But sometimes energy isn't what you need. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Guest opinion: Funding health-care reform with your fork May 17, 2009
Oblivious to that fact, every year industry churns out about 570 12-ounce servings of non-diet sodas, energy drinks, fruit drinks and other forms of "liquid candy" for every man, woman, and child in America. New York City health commissioner Tom Frieden and Yale professor Kelly Brownell recently called for health taxes on soft drinks. (Montana Standard, MT)
`Superfood' Promoted on Oprah's TV Show Robs Brazilian Poor of Diet Staple May 15, 2009
Energy drinks containing the juice are sold by the supermarket chains Inc., Super Markets Inc. and Co., and by natural- food retailer Market Inc. ... Thats how Ryan Black, chief executive officer of San Clemente, California-based which makes acai-based pulp, energy drinks and supplements, discovered the berry in 1999. (Bloomberg)
Sea of humanity May 14, 2009
At the transition centre we provided energy drinks and information regarding the registration of displaced people. The centres also provided a space where weary people could rest and re-energise themselves before they move to the next destination. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Shopping Cart: New food products in stores, restaurants and online May 14, 2009
Bakes like butter: Butter is great for baking, but it's high in fat. Now the makers of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. (North County Times)
Drink to think - Beverage manufacturers touting L-theanine for mental endurance May 13, 2009
Energy drinks and fortified waters are getting L-theanine ... Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up ... The dose found in energy drinks ranges from 50 milligrams to 200 milligrams, says Taiyo s Smith. (Missoulian, MT)
Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care... May 13, 2009
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington-based watchdog group that pressures food companies to make healthier products, plans to propose a federal excise tax on soda, certain fruit drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and ready-to-drink teas. It would not include most diet beverages. (The Drudge Report)
Who Has the Best Coffee: Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's or Starbucks? May 12, 2009
The reasons for concern is that a huge number of people are calling poison centers and showing up at hospital emergency centers because of "caffeine intoxication." Most people have no idea just how much caffeine they consume daily because caffeine is in EVERYTHING -- energy drinks, vitamin water, cold medicine, candy bars and even chewing gum and potato chips. Ethic Soup has some excellent articles on caffeine and its health risks at. (Epicurious.com)
LiveWire Energy(TM) Partners With U.S. Cup Mountain Bike Series May 8, 2009
As a perfect alternative to sugary, refrigerated energy drinks, LiveWire Energy(TM) delivers all the kick of an energy shot in a great tasting chew. Customers enjoy the convenience of being able to control their energy dosage and appreciate the portability of the go-anywhere Match Box. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hale & Hardy Deal May 5, 2009
The Ed Hardy name already has been slapped onto dozens of products other than clothes, including wine, energy drinks and mouthwash. Sources said Iconix is still weighing whether that strategy is a good one. (New York Post -- Business)
Mood stability the measure for mental health May 5, 2009
This, in turn, affects a student s energy level and can translate into a craving of carbohydrates like common junk food , energy drinks, or caffeinated beverages as a way of fighting the daily fatigue. High carbohydrates diets have the potential to interfere with sleep even more, and the student enters into a negatively reinforcing cycle. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Cott shares pop again May 5, 2009
It also produces bottled and flavoured water, juice, energy drinks and tea. Why have its shares popped. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Carlisle teen arrested for trying to steal energy drinks May 4, 2009
Leroy A. Gutshall, 19, of Carlisle, faces retail and drug charges after he was caught attempting to steal four energy drinks from the Giant on South Spring Garden Street April 30, according to Carlisle police. Gutshall attempted to leave the store at 8:15 a.m. with the drinks. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
More Leaders Emerge As Stocks Break Out Quickly May 2, 2009
Hansen Natural (), maker of energy drinks, added 2% after its rebound off the 10-week line the week prior. Longtop Financial () dove to the 50-day moving average after weeks of gains. (Investors Business Daily)
Cott reverses loss May 1, 2009
Cott recently restructured under pressure from activist shareholder Crescendo Partners and has been working to return to its core business of producing store-branded private label soft drinks, rather than developing new products such as energy drinks. The company has been cutting jobs and streamlining operations in a move to reduce operating costs by up to $43 million a year and improve the bottom line. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hansen Natural to Report 2009 First Quarter Financial Results On May 7, 2009 May 1, 2009
Based in Corona, California, Hansen Natural Corporation markets and distributes Hansen's(r) natural sodas, sparkling beverages, apple juice and juice blends, fruit juice smoothies, multi-vitamin juice drinks in aseptic packaging, iced teas, energy drinks, Junior Juice(r) juices and water beverages, Blue Sky(r) brand beverages, Monster Energy(r) brand energy drinks, Monster Hitman(tm) energy shooters, Java Monster(tm) brand non-carbonated dairy based coffee drinks, Lost(r) Energy(tm) brand energy... (Primezone Releases)
Study raises concerns about dangers of energy drinks Apr 30, 2009
After downing three or four energy drinks every day for a couple of weeks, Jason Moore started to get severe chest pains ... The conservative approach, at least in patients with heart disease or cardiovascular disease, is to just avoid these energy drinks until we learn more about them, said James Kalus, senior manager of Patient Care Services at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and lead author of the study ... The study builds on several others that have suggested that there could be dangers in... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Too much caffeine carries side effects Apr 28, 2009
Millions of Americans have been addicted to caffeine and need that daily jolt, whether they get it from coffee, tea, chocolate, soda or energy drinks ... Energy drinks like Monster, Red Bull and No Fear -- all popular among young people -- contain as much caffeine per serving as regular coffee. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Forum: 'Extreme' products extremely annoying Apr 19, 2009
You can find Pop Rocks Xtreme candy, extreme platform shoes, Doritos Extreme tortilla chips, extreme energy drinks - that's a whole category - and for a while there, T.G.I. Friday's was serving an entire "Extreme" menu. (I guess deep-frying everything but the breadbasket just wasn't enough. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Healthy disguised as fun Apr 19, 2009
In addition to physical activities, kids and parents could play a game where they matched up bags of sugar cubes to soda pops, energy drinks and juices that contained the given amount of sugar. "We want the kids to want to reach for that glass of water and not that can of Mountain Dew," Craig said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Redhawks Host Austin Peay For Weekend Series Apr 17, 2009
Rockstar will be giving away free energy drinks during the doubleheader on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to dress like a rock star, as the best dressed will win a special prize. (Gosoutheast.com)
I'll have bigger muscles with a side of bloating, please Apr 17, 2009
Creatine is similar to energy drinks in that it gives you the surge of energy needed to complete a quick task. Creatine allows muscles to swell with water which allows for the extra lift of a weight or the extra few seconds in a sprint. (The Seahawk, NC)
Energy Drinks Work -- In Mysterious Ways Apr 16, 2009
16, 2001) The newest rage among college students and teens is mixing energy drinks with alcohol, a potentially dangerous combination, says a Ball State University researcher. Mixing powerful stimulants. (Science Daily)
Do Energy Drinks Really Boost Athletes? Apr 16, 2009
Do Energy Drinks Really Boost Athletes ... Do Energy Drinks Really Boost Athletes ... Energy drinks come in many forms now, and some target athletes. (KIRO TV, WA)
Gamers smash world record Apr 16, 2009
With energy drinks strewn all over the floor and sleep deprived gamers sluggishly walking to the exits, some still had the energy to talk about what this means for Malaysian gaming. Eighteen-year-old student Ng Yun Bin, who was playing a variety of games including DotA and Left 4 Dead, said Malaysian gaming will certainly benefit from this. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Show of hands | SU student earns $20,000 winning a rock, paper, scissor tournament Apr 16, 2009
The event was sponsored by AMP energy drinks and was broadcast as part of MTVU's Spring Break coverage. A desire to support education motivated the league to hold the tournament, said Dan Messinger, executive of League Affairs for the USARPS League, which was founded in 2005. (Daily Orange, NY)
Everything you need to know to get you started running on the right foot Apr 16, 2009
That's the spaghetti and ziti served up as race day approaches and high-carb energy drinks. For now, forget about it. (Boston Globe)
Study: Energy Drinks Boost the Brain, Not Brawn Apr 15, 2009
The promise of energy drinks is pretty irresistible push your body, work hard, sweat buckets, and if you need an extra boost, down a bottle or two of liquid fuel to drive you through the rest of your workout ... But exercise experts say that despite what you may think, energy drinks have no effect at all on your tired muscles ... Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Manchester Metropolitan University report in the Journal of Physiology that sugary energy drinks activate reward and... (Time.com)
Board rejects expanded alcohol sales at Bellevue Apr 15, 2009
Leiber sells bottled water, soft drinks and energy drinks to participants. He also asked to have the ballroom open to the public on Fridays and Saturday nights from Oct. 1 through April 30 to host hypnotists, comedians, magic acts and karaoke. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Caffeine Can Boost Athletes, Fight Pain Apr 15, 2009
KPRC News Live Online. Drug Dulls Receptors That Make Exercisers Sore. (Click2Houston, TX)
Five Ways to Boost Your Energy Apr 15, 2009
Try Pomegranate and Chocolate, Not Energy Drinks. Try pomegranate juice or a small chunk of dark chocolate, both of which have beneficial antioxidants. (ABC News)
Smart Snacks Apr 14, 2009
She adds that protein shakes -- not energy drinks -- are good for recovery. "If youre not making it yourself, double check the calories and ingredient list to make sure its not full of sugar or too high in calories," Wells says. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The Citizen's Cinema Apr 14, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM:" Another week, another Paul Rudd comedy blending raunchy humor with honest sentimentality. This time it was "Role Models," which I watched on Blu-ray last weekend.As common as films from the Rudd-Seth Rogen-Judd Apatow school seem these days, they manage a remarkably high level of quality. "Role Models" even triumphs over this respectable mean, largely thanks to Rudd. Rudd's character, Danny, quips his way through a job moving energy drinks with... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Pick-me-up from energy drinks could come with a downside for your heart Apr 13, 2009
Energy drinks are shown in the Erie Times-News studio in Erie on June 25 ... Most energy drinks include caffeine, sugar, a mixture of vitamins, and taurine, a nonessential amino acid derivative ... After downing three or four energy drinks every day for a couple of weeks, Jason Moore started to get severe chest pains. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Managing Stress with a Healthy Diet Apr 11, 2009
When trying to manage stress, it's best to avoid beverages such as regular tea, soda or energy drinks since caffeine acts as a stimulant and can increase blood pressure in people who are sensitive to caffeine. Avoiding sugar when trying to manage stress is also a good idea. (Suite101.com)
Choose IRAs for the Stocks Apr 10, 2009
Maybe you were excited about Intuitive Surgical's robots, or Hansen Natural's energy drinks. You couldn't have invested in these companies directly in a 401(k), but you could, in an IRA. So keep these differences in mind as you allocate your money. (MSNBC -- Business)
Stuff white people like: Take a look into the self-deprecating humor blog that brings stereotypes to the forefront Apr 9, 2009
For the blog Stuff College Kids Like, items on the list include energy drinks, napping and themed parties - all things associated with the clich;d college lifestyle. Of the 123 entries so far on Stuff White People Like, most have been inspired by Lander's personal list of favorites, including #40 Apple Products (he loves his MacBook), #61 Bicycles (he owns a bike rather than a car) and #71 Being the Only White Person Around (he grew up in the Chinatown section of Toronto). (Daily Orange, NY)
UTSA grad develops energy drink Apr 9, 2009
However, the ingredients that help enhance memory are rarer among other energy drinks ... 5 percent of students picked NERD over other leading energy drinks in the market like Monster, Red Bull and Rockstar ... "When I first tried NERD, it didn't have that weird aftertaste most energy drinks have," Lopez said, "and it really does help you retain information better when you are studying.". (The Battalion, TX)
GURU Energy Drink Announces Collaboration With Kanye West Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- , a developer and distributor of 100% natural and organic energy drinks built on principles of wellness, health, performance, authenticity and living life to the fullest, today announced a product collaboration with international entertainment icon, Kanye West, to create a new product inspired by his own personal artistic vision ... Available online through the website, nationally at Whole Foods Market, health food stores across the U.S., as well as in 500... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Baseball Superstars Review Apr 7, 2009
Winning games or completing missions unlocks G-Points, which can be traded in for special items like energy drinks or unlock hidden characters. Gamevil's game includes a normal mode for just playing a straight game of baseball without any of the RPG trimmings and a season mode for controlling a would-be dynasty. (IGN Wireless Games)
Sports Drink Consumption Can Cause Tooth Erosion, Study Finds Apr 7, 2009
23, 2005) While sports and energy drinks help athletes re-hydrate after a long workout, if consumed on a regular basis they can damage teeth. These beverages may cause irreversible damage to dental enamel. (Science Daily)
Real Christians love sinners Apr 6, 2009
desertique wrote on Apr 5, 2009 8:52 PM:" Love the Code Red Mt Dew even more.But I'm not sure the energy drinks can be saved.Oh well, you have to give the Devil her due. ". will Pitkin wrote on Apr 5, 2009 9:23 PM:" John, it would help me to understand your burdened soul if you could tell me what motivated you to write this. Don't you have useful work you might be doing? Is there no neighbor in need of yard cleanup or a paint job on a room or two or a lift to the market? Please spare us your... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Do Energy, Sports Drinks Live Up To Hype? Apr 5, 2009
Manufacturers of most energy drinks assert they give you that "oomph" to help get you through the day ... And, Ashton said, like many energy drinks, Celsius contains caffeine, and a lot of it ... THE BEST-KNOWN ENERGY DRINKS, SUCH AS RED BULL AND ROCKSTAR, HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON: THEY RELY HEAVILY ON CAFFEINE AS AN INGREDIENT. IS IT SAFE TO CONSUME ALL THAT CAFFEINE. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Warning: DS Overload Apr 3, 2009
April 2, 2009 - It may be bad for us, but we have no problem sitting 3 feet from our televisions, into all hours of the night, all the while pumping energy drinks like there is no tomorrow. But hey, whatever it takes to keep our Call of Duty 4 kill-to-death ration above 2. (IGN Gear)
'Redeemers' see cash in trash from legislation Apr 3, 2009
Both of them had heard about the expansion of the state's bottle bill, but not that it had been pruned back from Gov. David Paterson's original proposal to add juice and energy drinks to the deposit rolls. "Why you can't redeem tea cans?," asked Jasmine, whose voice retains the lilt of her native Barbados after 40 years in this country. (Albany Times Union)
44 comment(s) Apr 2, 2009
dutchman wrote on Apr 1, 2009 1:34 PM:" I don't think smokers want you to feel sad for them. To pick one group of people to keep taxing is unethical. If we're concerned about obesity in our children leading to heart conditions and diabetes then lets start taxing a broader group of consumers. Those that drink soda, sugar filled energy drinks, junk food, and those types of things. The government knows they can keep piling it on because they are taxing people who have an addiction to smoking. Kind... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
W-G assembly gets students ready for annual testing Apr 2, 2009
The other student, accompanied by a devil, stayed up late playing video games and munched on junk food and energy drinks. "I guarantee you kids are going to walk away from this and remember the play," Carroll said. (Dallas County News, IA)
