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Coca-Cola Offers Paid Leave for All Parents

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The United States is one of only two countries in the world that does not guarantee paid maternity leave. Fortunately, some companies are stepping in and providing what the federal government has not. Coca-Cola will offer paid leave for all parents. The United States does not provide paid family leave to its workers. There is a U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that applies to employers with 50 or more employees. FMLA offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period to care for a newborn, adopted or foster child. Coca-Cola’s paid leave policy will take … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola Goes Green

Coke is going green. No, not the drink itself, but the bottles. Coca-Cola announced that it will begin distributing Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, and Coke Zero in new greener “plantbottles.” The bottles, which were unveiled at the COP-15 conference, will, in part, contain material that is made from sugar cane and will be biodegradable. Those attending the Winter Olympics in Vancouver will get to try sodas and water in the plantbottles. It is estimated by the Pacific Institute that Coke’s traditional, petroleum based bottles use up to 17 million barrels of oil each year. The new plantbottles will leave a 12 … Continue reading →

Chicken Wings, Cauliflower and Coke

If you are a parent who struggles to get your child to eat cauliflower (or any vegetable for that matter) you might consider adding this recipe to your arsenal. It combines the unpopular veggie (at least in my family) with a very popular carbonated beverage—-Coca Cola. The other recipe also features the sugary soft drink, but this one pairs it with a finger food devoured by kids of all ages. Chicken Wings in Coke is a recipe my grandfather made each year for our family’s Super Bowl party. Not only is it easy to make, it also satisfies the masses … Continue reading →

Coke is IT in Carrot Cake

This one is for you Valorie. Recently, Food Blogger Valorie posted a pork chop recipe that called for a cup of Pepsi. She then wrote of her preference for Pepsi over the perennial cola taste test winner Coke. Personally, I can’t really tell the difference between the two, but then again I rarely–if ever–consume carbonated beverages. However, I am not opposed to using them as an ingredient in recipes. The following recipe is one I stumbled across when I was looking for unique ways to use up all the raw carrots I have sitting in my refrigerator. It’s from my … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: No Men Allowed, Celebrating Coke, and Unhappy Hybrid Drivers

NO MEN ALLOWED You’ve heard of single sex dorms… well how about single sex hotels? Okay, how about single sex floors in hotels? That’s what you’ll get when you visit a new Marriott hotel being built in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The entire 19th floor of the hotel will be off limits to men. In addition, a lounge at the hotel will also be restricted to females only when the hotel opens for business in September. Why the segregation? A Marriott spokesperson says that more than half of all business travelers that stay at their properties are women and many expressed … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-114 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-2579 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Units: About 21,300 Manufacturer: Emess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa. Hazard: There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible … Continue reading →