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Soda, Anyone?

Posted in Human Resources/ Employer Matters; Uncategorized

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg made headlines recently with his proposal to prohibit the sale of soft drinks, juices, and other sugar-based drinks to no more than 16 ounces. Following the expiration of contractual arrangements, Disney will no longer run junk food ads with its children’s programming. Michelle Obama proudly touts in her new book that the Obama household serves only milk and water during family meals. Finally, Todd Putman, a former top marketing executive with Coca-Cola “repented” on June 7, 2012 and stated, “It took me 10 years to figure out that I have a large karmic debt to pay for the number of Cokes I sold across the country.” See the trend?

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