But you likely have heartburn. Alcohol can weaken your esophageal sphincter and let caustic stomach acid creep into your upper GI tract. Certain postures can exacerbate heartburn, so stop slouching. Stomach acid is tricky--you want to keep it in its place, not eradicate it. Beat the heat with sodium bicarbonate, a.k.a. baking soda. Mix half a teaspoon into four ounces of water and swallow (repeat in two hours, if needed). You feel like you need a barf bag by the time you get to work.
Nike names new CEO for Hurley. Nike said today it has named apparel veteran Roger Wyett as chief executive officer of Hurley International, its action-sports affiliate, replacing founder Bob Hurley.
Holder's Not Holding On. Robert M. Bob Holder Jr. has been one of the Atlanta business communitys most respected and visible leaders for over two decades. Son Tommy is now CEO of Holder Corporation (1995 sales - $267 million) and its subsidiary Holder Construction. Son John is CEO of the Holder Properties subsidiary, family owned and managed. In 1994, Bob left day-to-day operations to his sons becoming co-chairman of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.