Does Red Bull Cola Contain Cocaine?

Reports coming out of Europe and the EU suggest that Red Bull Cola has been been pulled from shelves in Germany after testing positive for trace amounts of cocaine.

The bans were instituted last Friday, where it has been banned from shops because of concerns over possible drug law violations.

Red Bull said its cola is "harmless and marketable in both the U.S. and Europe." It said similar coca leaf extracts are used worldwide as flavoring, and a test it commissioned itself found no cocaine traces.

Brown Adipose Tissue - Good Fat - Brown Fat

Brown Adipose Tissue

According three different studies reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers say that they have identified a fat, known as brown adipose tissue which plays an important part in how the body metabolizes energy.

The brown fat, or good fat, is stored near the neck and collar bone, and in one's back. These recent studies show, that thin people seem to have more of the brown adipose fat, which helps them to burn more energy. One of the studies shows that the good fat appears to create heat as the temperature drops.

The has led scientists to view the obesity problem form a whole new position.

Alaska Earthquake

Tuesday afternoon Anchorage, Alaska shook from a 4.7 earthquake (Richter Scale). The quake occurred not long after a plume of ash erupted from Mt. Redoubt. The epicenter of the Alaska earthquake was located 16 miles north of Anchorage and 9 miles northwest of Eagle River.

Tesla Model S to Be Unveiled

Tesla is set to unveil the Model S mass market electric car later today. Expected to retail for around $50,000, the vehicle should be available sometime in 2011. The reaction to the Tesla Model S should indicate the consumer's view of electric vehicles.

Nate Miles - UConn Violates NCAA Rules

Nate Miles, a UConn recrruit no longer with the team, was provided with lodging, transportation, restaurant meals and representation by Josh Nochimson – a professional sports agent and former UConn student manager – between 2006 and 2008, according to multiple sources. Miles was expelled in 2008.

Ann Compton Questions Obama on Race

Ann Compton could not even faze President Obama with her question regarding race at tonight's Presidential News conference. Even when Ann Compton of ABC News, did ask Mr. Obama how his race has affected his presidency so far, Mr. Obama still ended up talking about the economy.

George Kell Dies -

George Kell, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer passed away at 86. Kell played in the majors in 1943-57. He was with the Tigers in 1946-52, when he was traded to Boston. With the Red Sox, he became teammates with Ted Williams, widely regarded as the greatest hitter ever -- and the man whom Kell edged in 1949 for the American League batting title in an excruciatingly close race, .3429 to .3427.