Sugary drink tax on 1 July 2017. A one-cent-per-ounce soda tax (Prop O1) passed with over 70% of the vote on 8 November 2016. The tax went into effect on April 1, 2017 A two-cents-per-ounce soda tax (Measure 2H) passed with 54% of the vote on 8 November 2016. The tax took effect on July 1, 2017, and revenue will be spent on health promotion, general wellness programs and chronic disease prevention that improve health equity, and other health programs especially for residents with low income and those most affected by chronic disease linked to sugary drink consumption. The tax is exempted at
Fictional food and drink in Middle-earth bodily pain, enabling him to stand. Although invigorating, it is not very filling. Uglúk also takes some "dark stuff" from a box, and smears it on Merry's headwound. In Peter Jackson's film adaptation, Merry tries to refuse the drink. An orc forces some down Merry's throat when Pippin asks for water. Drink of the Elves which was very fragrant and not unlike Miruvor in its healing abilities. This drink is said to have been able to change a man into an Elf with one sip. Eriol is the only one known in history to do so. Fictional food and drink