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Energy Drinks: The Danger Of Creating “Wide-Awake Drunks”

This is Part III of Bright Beacon’s series on Energy Drinks. Don’t miss Part 1 -“Energy Drinks: Do You Know What Your Kids Are Drinking?”and Part II -“Skip The Speed: 5 Reasons Teens Should Avoid Energy Drinks”What’s the number one reason why kids should avoid energy drinks?AlcoholWhile alcohol is not an explicit ingredient in energy drinks, recent news events have reminded us that adolescents frequently mix energy drinks …

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On the Set of “Safe Haven”

Did you love The Notebook? If so, your heart is sure to melt when you watch Nicholas Sparks’ new film Safe Haven – which tells the beautiful story of an unlikely romance between a woman with a difficult past and a widowed father of two.

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Halloween Fun Facts & Trivia

What do ghosts drink for breakfast? Coffee with scream and sugar! Little ghouls and goblins fill the streets looking for sweet treats on October 31st, the perfect day for all things fun and frightful. So to help you get in the spirit of this spook-tacular time of year, here are some interesting Halloween facts and trivia: 1. Did you know that the original Jack O’ Lanterns were carved in Ireland out of hollowed-out turnips to ward off spirits and ghosts?

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Spinach Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

The Kroger chain of grocery stores is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects 10-ounce bagged Fresh Selections Tender Spinach with a “best if used by” date of Sept. 16.