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Turning Boys Into Monsters: Energy Drink Leaves A Foul Taste (Again)

December 8, 2009 by 26 Comments

Dec. 8, 2009 It’s Tuesday, time for our weekly “Packaging Boyhood” focus, so what better time than the holiday season to sound the 'red' siren on the 'green' brand that tween and teen boys are sucking … [Read more...]

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Starbucks Filters In Feedback For Healthier Choices

July 2, 2009 by 2 Comments

July 2, 2009 Back to part three in our series on healthGAMERS in a jiff…but first, a quick coffee break, with some health news you can use. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Starbucks' ubiquitous media and … [Read more...]

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