American Family Association Threatening Pepsi Boycott

The ultra-right Christian group known as the American Family Association (AFA) is threatening to boycott Pepsi over the company's support of gay rights issues.  The American Family Association specifically objects to a recent $1 million donation by Pepsi to gay rights...

Veggie Pepsi: Shiso Flavor, Coming to a Vending Machine Near You

Do you ever think to yourself, mmm...Pepsi — Pepsi would be so much tastier if it came in a vegetable flavor? Well, you're not the only one! After the raging success of its "Ice Cucumber"-flaved Pepsi last summer,...

Pepsi, Nestle Struggling with Bottled Water Sales in Canada

Since 2007, 39 municipalities in Canada have restricted the sales of bottled water in their facilities. Pepsi and Nestle corporations have seen a drop in sales, soon an Association was formed, CBWA. They meet...

Pepsi starts testing green vending machines

Soft drink giant PepsiCo is starting to test their lastest environmental idea: green vending machines. These will hopefully reduce carbon footprints and electric bills. In Washington DC, 30 machines have been set up for testing, and Pepsi hopes to release them worldwide in...

Culture Wars: AFA Calls for Pepsi Boycott

The American Family Association (AFA), who claims to stand for "traditional family values", is targeting Pepsi for its pro-homosexual support. "The AFA, in an Action Alert to its more than two-million members,...

Pepsi and IBM are Now More Creditworthy than the U.S. Government

" Agora Financial’s Rude Awakening notes that the U.S. Government is now considered less credit-worthy than Pepsi or IBM by the credit default swap market: "As the nearby chart indicates, the price of insuring Treasury debt against default now costs more than the price of...

Energy-dense foods and cancer

Another story in our series that highlights some of the 'history of cancer' - here the story looks back at the WCRF report of last year and highlights the problem of Energy-dense foods - there has been little...

PepsiCo to Lay Off 3,300 Employees

PepsiCo, maker of Pepsi-Cola, Doritos, Sun Chips and owner of Frito-Lay, Tropicana and Quaker brands, plans a layoff of 3.300 workers worldwide as company profits drop."The company said Tuesday it expects to...

Reggae Stars Tami Chynn & Shaggy Pepsi Ad Creating Waves

Local songstress Tami Chynn and deejay Shaggy have been chosen by the international drink company Pepsi to record and appear in its latest advertising campaign.The two artistes, along with United States...

Massive Anti-War Protest Marched on the DNC Wednesday

A group numbering up to 14,000 people at its height and led by about 50 uniformed members of the Iraq Veterans Against the War. The group ignored the demonstration rules and did not have a permit, but snuck...

Will Activists Rage Against Machine in Denver?

According to one of this blog’s trusted contacts in the Mile High City, unnamed Denver city officials are concerned that RECREATE ‘68 activists might rage against the Democratic Party machine in conjunction...

Bloggers play key role at Denver convention

"DENVER, Colorado (AP) -- The age of mom-and-pop pundit shops has arrived at the Democratic convention. ...

Face Plant At The DNC In Denver :: MAXINE

" The podium stage of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center basketball arena in Denver. Image Credit: DNCFace Plant At The DNC In DenverThe first night of the Democratic National Convention...

Future First Lady? Convention speech leak

A well organized leak of Michelle Obama preparing for her speech this evening at the Democratic National Convention has circulated the web in advance of the speech itself. In an attempt by her...

Coke vs Pepsi at Thai boxer's home

Talk about decking it out head to head. Coke and Pepsi are competing for promotion opportunities outside the home of Worapoj Phetkum, the Thai Olympic boxing hopeful. Both companies have been allowed to...

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