Mayor Bloomberg vs. the Big Gulp Is the New York mayor's plan to ban super-sized sodas a healthy choice or government run amok? New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been on a years-long crusade against obesity, or at least against the cultural and commercial forces that promote it. In his latest step, he's proposing to ban the sale of super-sized sugary drinks by restaurants, cinemas, street vendors and stadium concessionaires ... Bloomberg defends supporting Donut Day while banning sugary drinks Mayor Bloomberg crankily defended his simultaneous support for a super-sized soda ban and Donut Day on Friday, denouncing his critics as "ridiculous." "C'mon!" Bloomberg's Not-So-Happy Meal Good doctors live by the maxim ?First, do no harm.? ??Mayor Bloomberg should have considered this before he unveiled his misguided and nonsensical idea of banning soda?s over 16 ounces based on the belief they are giant contributors to the obesity epidemic.?? While his intention might have been good, his arbitrary target and the potential ... Mayor Bloomberg Changes Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tofu Dogs to be Eaten by Contestants The Mayor of New York City is forcing Nathan's Famous Inc. July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Championship to switch from hot dogs made of beef to Tofu. Mayor Bloomberg proposes ban on large sodas Want to super-size that soda? Sorry, but in New York City you could be out of luck. City Room: Mayor Bloomberg Defends Soda Ban, Doughnut Day to Matt Lauer on Today Show Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, talking about his prospective ban on large sugary drinks, finds himself on national TV defending his decision to celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday. Mayor Bloomberg Plays Doctor From The Back Of His Limo This is getting a lot of buzz this morning. Billionaire Mayor Mike, on the heels of banning barroom smoking and trans fat in New York, now wants to go after large sodas. The Bloomberg "big gulp" ban would apply to any drink over 16 oz. The mechanics of a ban are TBD. What if you buy two cans of Coke at once? Or if you fill your cup twice at a McDonald's? Or fill it with Diet Mountain Dew? And ... Nancy Huehnergarth: Has Mayor Bloomberg Outsmarted the Beverage Industry? Mayor Bloomberg has ensured that his sugary drink portion cap won't be so easy to kill. And it already has the country talking, initiating a national discussion about sugary drink portion sizes, obesity and how far government should go to protect the health of its citizens and the health of our fragile economy. Big Gulp? Meet Big Brother Edward Morrissey says Mayor Bloomberg's proposed citywide ban on soda servings over16 ounces makes no sense and dictates his choices while eliminate everyone else's. Morrissey: Big Gulp? Meet Big Brother Edward Morrissey says Mayor Bloomberg's proposed citywide ban on soda servings over16 ounces makes no sense and dictates his choices while eliminate everyone else's.
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Friday, June 1, 2012
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