Critics have warned that the ban would punish the poor, who might try to save money by buying a larger drink to share at the movies, for example.

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Dieters try to suppress thoughts of tempting snacks, alcoholics suppress their desire to drink, stressed-out workers suppress their feelings of anxiety, and smokers suppress the thought of cigarettes when trying to quit.

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So whenever I get a chance to try something new, I go for it, whether food or drink.

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Yogurt is hot, and energy drink sales have been booming, so it seemed like a good bet by General Mills to try to bridge the categories with the launch of the Yoplait Vivant line, which featured fruit flavors along with tea and B vitamins.

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