MIAMI (FL)
Renew America
Matt C. Abbott
June 5, 2005
File this one under the category of "interesting."
Florida attorney Sharon Bourassa reports that Miami archbishop John Favalora owns 35,000 shares of stock (worth $10,500) in the XStream Beverage Network, Inc., whose Yohimbe Energy Drink is marketed as an aphrodisiac:
All natural & invigorating, the legendary African herb yohimbe has long been anecdotally acclaimed for its sensually stimulating effect. YOHIMBE ENERGY DRINK™ is formulated with an exhilarating blend of yohimbe bark extract, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 & taurine — giving you an 'energy lift' to increase strength, stamina & confidence. (http://www.xbev.com/brands.htm)
In a statement to her supporters, Bourassa, who is suing the Archdiocese of Miami (see http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/abbott/050521), rhetorically asks: "Is this the direction we are going in as a Church? Is this the way you want your hard earned money used by our trusted Church leaders?"
Posted by kshaw at June 5, 2005 06:51 PM