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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sugar-free Slurpees: Fewer calories doesn't equal healthier | MNN ...
The way I see it, it?s all about selling more Slurpees and not about better health or even helping people lose weight. 7-Eleven is now selling Slurpee Lite, sugar-free versions (made with Splenda) of the artificially flavored and colored brain freezers.
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Slurpee Lite will have 20 calories per 8-ounce serving. A regular Slurpee of the same size has about 66 calories. The company is hoping that this change will sell Slurpees ?to a group who said they would drink Slurpees more often if we take out the sugar and reduce the calories.? That group, apparently, is females in their 20s.
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Despite evidence that shows that drinking diet beverages can actually lead to weight gain, sugar cravings, and some serious health problems, many people still think that diet beverages are ?free? foods they can have in unlimited quantities with no consequences.?
Are there really no health consequences of drinking a beverage made with artificial sweeteners, food colorings, and flavorings? All of those artificial ingredients have their health risks.
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Fortunately, Slurpees, sugar-free or sugar-full, don?t need to be a part of anyone?s diet. If you do want to enjoy an icy, fruity beverage, making your own is easy. Try this watermelon slushee recipe or replace the watermelon in it with whatever fresh fruit is in season.?
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Skechers to pay $40 million over toning shoe claims
Skechers advertised that its toning shoes would help people lose weight, build muscle and get in shape, claims that will now cost the company $40 million in a settlement with U.S. regulators.
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the company has agreed to the settlement on charges that it "deceived consumers by making unfounded claims" about its Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Toners and Tone-ups lines of shoes. Consumers who bought the shoes are entitled to refunds.
Did you buy Skechers toning shoes? Click here to apply for a refund.
"Skechers' unfounded claims went beyond stronger and more toned muscles. The company even made claims about weight loss and cardiovascular health," David Vladeck, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement. "The FTC's message, for Skechers and other national advertisers, is to shape up your substantiation or tone down your claims."
The FTC also alleges that Skechers manipulated and "cherry-picked results" from studies to support their claims. In one case, the FTC says Skechers touted the endorsement of chiropractor Dr. Steven Gautreau, but did not disclose that Gautreau was married to a Skechers marketng executive and that Skechers paid him to conduct the study, which the FTC alleges did not support the claims in the ad.
Skechers denies its ads were unsupported and says it "believes its advertising was appropriate."
"While we vigorously deny the allegations made in these legal proceedings and looked forward to vindicating these claims in court, Skechers could not ignore the exorbitant cost and endless distraction of several years spent defending multiple lawsuits in multiple courts across the country," David Weinberg, Skechers' chief financial officer, said in a statement.
The Skechers' settlement comes less than a year after Reebok agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges it misled consumers with false claims about EasyTone walking shoes and RunTone running shoes.
The FTC's settlement with Skechers is part of a broader agreement that resolves an investigation that included the attorney generals from 44 states. Under the settlement Skechers is not allowed to make any claims about its toning shoes involving health or fitness benefits unless they are backed by scientific evidence.
"Hopefully, at least here stateside, this will make big companies think twice before they make these specious advertising claims," Chris Morran, deputy editor at Consumerist.com, told ABC News. "The hurt isn't the $40 million penalty, it's the millions Skechers won't be making selling toning shoes. ... The sneakers are going overnight from miracle weaight loss, muscle toning shoes to sneakers and that's the bigger hurt."
Skechers' has also been sued by consumers alleging that Shape-ups can cause serious injuries, including stress fractures.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Assistant Online Marketing Manager, Leading Retail Business ...
| Posted on | 14th May 2012 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Assistant Online Marketing Manager |
| Employer | Leading Retail Business |
| Salary | ?35-40k plus bonus and benefits |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Location Details | Home Counties |
| Application Deadline | None |
| Agency | Just Digital |
Job Description
Our client is one of the UK?s best known premium retailers renowned for their commitment to quality. As part of an on-going expansion of their digital & e-commerce teams they are looking to hire a talented Assistant Online Marketing Manager to support the Manager on all acquisition activity.
As the Assistant Online Marketing Manager, you will take responsibility for the day to day PPC activity, initially managing an agency and then assisting with the process of bringing Search in house. You will also be expected to provide support on SEO, Online Display and Social Media campaigns. You will devise the key strategies for these acquisition channels and closely monitor their performance to ensure accuracy and success. Your main responsibility will be to get qualified traffic to the site in order to increase the online revenue.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have previous online retail experience although experience from other sectors will be considered. You will need to have a broad understanding of the online marketing mix and be comfortable with managing campaigns hands-on. You will be familiar with working in a fast-paced environment and be available for ad-hoc, broader marketing duties.
Contact / Application Details
The advertiser has specified that Recruitment Agencies may NOT contact them regarding this position.
Contact:
Charlie Allen
020 7492 1848
Position: Assistant Online Marketing Manager
Salary: ?35,000-?40,000 + bonus and benefits
Location: Home Counties
Reference: 881589
Reward: ?350
Just Digital is a specialist Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Recruiter. If you?re a digital marketing or e-commerce professional interested in advancing your career, we can help. Our core sectors include Retail, Leisure & Travel, Technology, Financial Services and E-Commerce Vendors.
Not quite right for you? If you know someone who would be great for this job, then please contact us or send us their details (with their permission of course!) along with the job reference number. We pay generous rewards for all successful referrals!
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George Washington's head
From The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki
George Washington was the president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He fought in the American Revolution. In the 31st century, he resides at the Head Museum, New New York along with the other former U.S. presidents.
Despite his historical importance, he is not above advertising for Malfunctioning Eddie's car dealership on Presidents Day.
During the Brainspawn attack on Earth, where everyone became stupider, Philip J. Fry tried to teach his friends about U.S. presidents and who the first was. Washington himself guessed Thomas Jefferson.
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Bender: So then the hookerbot says, "That's not my expansion slot" and my friend says, "That's not my gold-plated 25-pin connector!"
[He laughs.]
Washington: Oh, Bender. Thou robots really cracketh me up.
Washington: So, telleth, Bender. What hath happened to your body?
Bender: I hocked it.
Washington: Hocked it? Why wouldst thou do that?
Bender: Same reason you hocked your teeth.
Washington: Ah. Booze money.
Washington: [On TV.] And this Presidents' Day we honoureth those values that my body fought and died for.
Fry: Time to re-educate you dunce-bags. We'll start with US presidents. [He takes a head in a jar out of the box.] This was our first president, George Washington. [The staff stare blankly. Amy twitches and Farnsworth scratches his head.] Let's review. Who was our first president?
Amy: Um...
Bender: A pickle jar?
Washington: Thomas Jefferson?
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Seraku's Android mirror lets you reflect on your operating system
Phones, watches, TVs and in-car entertainment. Android has been put to work in many corners of our technological world. Now, it's reached another, less expected one -- mirrors. The Verge spotted itself the Smart Wash Basin prototype at Smartphone and Mobile Expo, and took a good look into it. The heavy lifting is done by a hidden Android tablet, and the reflective display is actually a separate monitor with a semitransparent piece of reflective glass. If you're thinking "smudges," hang fire, as RF proximity sensors are used, so you interact with it without smearing your paws across the shiny surface. The show prototype had water monitoring functions, and was coupled up to a set of scales in the floor. The manufacturer hopes one of the uses for the invention could be reading the news at the hairdresser. What we want to know is, when did salons suddenly go all futuristico?
Seraku's Android mirror lets you reflect on your operating system originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 13:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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