Excitement and anticipation are in the air as many people are starting to get revved up for a great three-day 4th of July weekend full of booms, boats and booze. With increased excitement comes increased risk. At the same time, as new Kansas laws go in effect today including a highway speed limit increase and harsher punishments for DUIs.

The sudden death of “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn was shocking and tragic to not only those close to him, but to his fans and all of the people that followed the insanely popular series and movies. As details of the fatal car crash are being revealed, you can’t help to stop and think that it all could have be avoided.

There have been a ton of articles floating around lately about new studies showing that alcohol DOES NOT kill brain cells. Well hell yeah! Studies now show that drinking in moderation does not actually kill brain cells as some scientists previously stated. Obviously, years of alcohol abuse can have an effect on cognition, but the way most of us drink there is no long term effect. Even in extreme cases of alcoholism, there is a slim to none chance that someone will actually “kill” brain cells.

As another year ends and a new one begins, this is a time for family and friends.

Let’s all have fun and laugh and cheer, and wash down the last year with a little bit of beer.

As we all look back at 2010 and all the silly things we’ve done, we’ll toast to the New Year with a drink of rum.

It’s time to reflect, but not a time to complain. A time to celebrate, so grab some champagne.

With all the Christmas cheer, there’s bound to be some Christmas BEER! Around this time of year, people really like to let loose and have a little bit more fun than they are accustomed to. It seems to be an environmental thing where everyone is drinking… it’s around Christmas time, so you might as well join in and indulge a little. Here are a few things to keep in mind

Recently, the state of Kansas and a handful of other states banned the alcoholic beverage/energy drink Four Loko, aka “Blackout in a Can” aka “Liquid Crack.” Four Loko comes in a 23.5 oz can, contains 12% alcohol, and has as much caffeine as an estimated 3 or 4 cups of coffee.

Within the last few years there has been a craze about mixing alcohol with caffeine. Alcohol slows down one’s nervous system, where caffeine obviously stimulates it. Mix them both together, confuse your body and mind, and you’ll have a great time! Well, not always.

In Indianapolis, a group of retailers recently created a new campaign called “Change It Indiana” in hopes to push for Sunday carryout alcohol sales, and also in hopes of legalizing cold beer sales in convenience stores, grocery stores, and drug stores in the state of Indiana. There are currently 47 of the 50 states (I think there is still 50 states) that allow Sunday carryout sales. It is stated that Indiana loses somewhere around 9 million dollars a year in tax revenue of alcohol sales to surrounding states. Best of luck from Dick Liquor. We all hope you “Change It Indiana!”

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