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Mountain Dew Breakfast Beverage: How Bad is It?

Soft drink powerhouse PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new breakfast beverage by Mountain Dew.Kickstart is being touted as an "entirely new beverage," which is sort of not true. The beverage, which blends juice and the favorite soda of hyped-up children and frat boys everywhere, actually starte ... More >>

Murder-Suicide in the Keys Unravels a Doctor's Decades-Long Mystery

McDonald's To List Calorie Count In Restaurants (Here Are The Worst Offenders)

McDonald's president Jan Fields has announced that starting next week, the mega-restaurant chain that features clowns and Happy Meals will list calorie information on restaurant and drive-thru menus nationwide. This is a step in the right direction for all fast food chains in providing real informat ... More >>

It's Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day: What Would Jesus Eat?

Mike Huckabee, former governor, former presidential candidate, former marathon runner, political pundit, and author of a children's book, has announced that today, August 1, be proclaimed across this great nation as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, in honor of the company that sparked a shitstorm ... More >>

Mosquito Season Is Here: Tame Bites With Vinegar, Meat Tenderizer, and Tea

Mosquito season is here. Fueled by the heavy rains last week, eggs are hatching at an alarming rate, causing the little monsters to swarm south Florida, making life difficult for everyone who wants to enjoy a cool drink on their porch after a long day.Mosquitoes aren't just annoying, they're carrier ... More >>

I Drank Go-Go Juice: Jitters, Racing Heart, and a Crash

​Chances are you've seen or heard about Toddlers and Tiaras, the TLC show that features little children dressed like mini-hookers and the parents who push them.The show is like watching roadkill, and I admit I've spent one too many rainy Saturday afternoons with T&T marathons. After all, I was ... More >>

Super Bowl Hangover? The Ten Best Remedies

Feel like crap? Try one of these.​The Super Bowl was amazing. The Giants won, Madonna pouted, and you partied...and partied...and partied.Now it's Monday morning and you're feeling like something fished out of a drain. You overindulged and now you're paying the price.  You could call in sick ... More >>

Burger King's Free Ice Cream: Contributing to Child Obesity?

Burger KingBurger King is giving away free ice cream. Bad for kids?​Miami-based Fast food giant Burger King has announced a free ice cream giveaway in celebration of their foray into a full line of frozen treats, just in time for after-school snacking.From now until October 9, customers who order ... More >>

Student athletes suffer the stings of concussions while lawmakers fail to help

Sea Salt Better Than Table Salt? What Do You Think, Dummy?

via Flickr mnapoleonMargarita - good, salt - bad.​A recent survey conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) proves that Americans need more nutritional information, regardless of the protesting by food companies, movie theater companies, and certain members of our government.For the most p ... More >>

Victor Diaz is No Austin Powers

​Victor Diaz's Modjo, doesn't guarantee you'll get the girl -- but he does hope it will help you live longer and look younger. So technically at least, you are upping your chances. Along with his wife Patricia, the Chicago native is taking on the beverage industry giants with a new line of thirst ... More >>

Daddy's Girl

A local millionaire learns a valuable lesson: Don't sleep with your daughter and then sue her