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.
BWA Yachting is opening Caribbean operations in partnership with Jeff D. Boyd who has been appointed CEO of BWA Yachting â Caribbean, responsible for development and management of operations.hese two companies will be integrated into BWA Yachting-St. Maarten and will serve as the start of BWAâs operations on the island. The St. Maarten office will also serve as the Caribbean headquarters of BWA Yachting from which all Caribbean operations will be managed.