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Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  With the National Institute of Health reporting two-thirds of American adults as overweight or obese, the world's largest beverage company is calling this problem "the issue of this generation" and getting involved.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A monthlong campaign targeting sugary soft drinks will kick off Wednesday afternoon with a pep rally at Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital.

Monday, July 18, 2011  The old saying goes, time is money. So just how much do we spend in order to save a little time? Almost everyday we pay someone to do something we could probably do ourselves. All this month Fact Finders are taking a look at the cost of convenience. In this report, we took a look at the classic convenience store.  Are you spending more money so you don't have to spend more time?

Thursday, May 27, 2010  You may have tried their Wild Bill's Root Beer or even one of their cola flavored drinks at a local restaurant.  Northwoods Soda is a family owned business based out Grand Traverse County.  They're also being featured in this week's Made with Michigan Hands segment.

Monday, December 22, 2008  A new study finds over the past two decades, the amount of sugary sodas, fruit juices and punches Americans drink has dramatically increased.