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Opinion: Proposals to ban purchase of sugary drink with food stamps won't work

The same flaws that caused a New York judge to overturn Mayor Bloomberg's ban on big sugary drinks are inherent in proposals to ban the purchase of sugary drinks using food stamps. Such bans are unlikely to help fight obesity and can do substantial damage to the safety net.
Free Slurpee Day: Celebrate 7-Eleven's birthday (on 7/11)

Free Slurpee Day is at 7-Eleven from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., to celebrate the convenience store chain's 85 years in business. 7-Eleven is offering free 7.11-ounce slurpees while supplies last during today's Free Slurpee Day.
The Reformed Broker Bloomberg and Reuters: The Coke and Pepsi of journalism?

Bloomberg and Reuters are not only healthy: unlike most of the journalism industry, they're growing. That’s because the two publications have something no other player in the news business does: subscription-only financial data and services that pull in billions of dollars.
A labor of logs

As small farm buildings succumb to age and neglect, their sturdy timbers find a new life.
The Vote Did Sarah Palin endorse Newt Gingrich or not?

A lot of media folks are leaping to the conclusion that Sarah Palin did endorse Newt Gingrich on a Fox News show Tuesday night, but we’re not so sure.
Dr Pepper family feud erupts in Texas (video)

Dr Pepper Snapple vs. Dublin Dr Pepper: a legal feud has erupted into a Facebook and YouTube video publicity war over a small Dr Pepper Texas bottler's 120-year old practices.
Diet Coke passes Pepsi to become No. 2 soda in US

Diet Coke's ascendance marks a victory for Coca-Cola Co. as its sodas now hold the top two spots, beating out its longtime rival PepsiCo Inc.
Four Loko: Does FDA's caffeinated alcoholic beverage ban go too far?

The Food and Drug Administration has told four manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, including the makers of Four Loko, to remove the caffeine from their drinks.
As 'Iron Man 2' showtimes fill up, Hollywood hunts next comic book hero

'Iron Man 2' showtimes are selling out fast. How does a lesser-known comic book character become a multimillion-dollar movie franchise? Star power, a solid story, and a little help from the real world.
Mr. Leibowitz, tear down this firewall!

PepsiCo announced today it will set up a "firewall" to ensure that its ownership of two bottling companies does not give it access to sensitive information about its rival Dr Pepper Snapple.
Top Super Bowl commercials 2010? Nope. Here are the five worst.

Every year, people rate the top Super Bowl commercials. In 2010, here are the bottom 5.
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