Breakfast Buffet: Thursday, 3/19

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Coca-Cola just got slapped down by China’s government after it tried to buy a juice company there. [Time]

For better or for worse, communes are back and quickly becoming popular. [CNN]

Dubai is struggling in this economy but it’s decided to make its case to tourists even more difficult by enforcing stricter laws in the city. Sorry lovers — hand-holding and dancing is now out. [Economist]

Selling good instant coffee is not enough. Starbucks plans to cut $500 million from its budget for 2009. [Biz Journals]