Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Yay Capitalism

Nestle to buy Jenny Craig for $600 million
Swiss company seeks to capitalize on weight-loss trend


GENEVA, Switzerland - In a move that recognizes the modern world’s twin obsessions — indulgence and guilt — chocolate maker Nestle said Monday it would purchase weight loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc. for $600 million.

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This is no different than say "Big Tobacco" hooking folks on cancer-sticks when they're young, and then hooking them when they're older and emphysemic on "the patch."

Corporate America will get their money out of you one way or another...

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