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By Cassandra Szklarski

• the coca-cola case – film tour
• THE COCA-COLA CASE

It seems that a documentary critical of soft-drink giant Coca-Cola has left a bitter taste with the company.

The multinational corporation has told a university film network planning to screen “The Coca-Cola Case” in several cities that the movie contains inaccuracies and violates a confidentiality agreement.

The Montreal-based group, called Cinema Politica, says Coke lawyers sent it a letter earlier this month issuing veiled legal threats if it proceeds with plans to host screenings in Canada, the United States and abroad.

But the group’s programmer, Ezra Winton, says they won’t back down, noting their own legal counsel has said they are within their rights to show the film.

“The Coca-Cola Case,” co-produced by Argus Films of Montreal and the National Film Board of Canada, links Coca-Cola to human rights abuses and anti-union tactics in Colombia and Guatemala.

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Provided by Marie-Andrée Guimont

We all know the drill: during the holidays, we often don’t have the willpower to avoid temptation. But did you know that you don’t necessarily need to put yourself on a super strict diet to get back into healthy eating habits? Because life wouldn’t be half as sweet without all its culinary delights (and their high caloric content), we’ve got a few simple commandments to integrate into your diet and get back on track.

Thou shalt not put sugar in thy coffee. Coffee, minus the little packet of sugar, is an acquired taste. After all, real coffee aficionados sip their espresso without it (often even forgoing milk!).This small action may seem negligible, but it could actually make a huge difference down the line. Here’s a tip: rather than completely eliminating any sweetness in your coffee, replace it with a hint of honey. It’s not as high in calories, but tastes a bit sweeter—plus, it doesn’t contain any additives or preservatives.

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