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Church of Stop Shopping
Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 11:59 in Really? | viewed 374 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The Church of Stop Shopping is an activist performance group based in New York City, led by Reverend Billy. Reverend Billy and his gospel choir encourage consumers to abandon the products of large corporations and mass media; and preaches a broader message of economic justice, environmental protection, and anti-militarism, protesting sweatshops and the Iraq War.
One Third of Chips bought by China
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 10:51 in Business, Technology | viewed 255 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
China’s consumption of semiconductors grew by 23 percent last year. Electronics manufacturers in the Chinese market consumed more than one-third of semiconductors produced globally in 2007. The fact is revealed in a study by industry focused consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The study also noted that many of the largest semiconductor suppliers to the Chinese market are multinational companies.
Reason For Teenage Obesity
Written on 20 Jul, 2008 at 12:15 in Health, Really? | viewed 260 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Dr. Catherine Berkey and colleagues from Harvard Medical School, Growing Up Today Study (GUTS), surveyed more than 5000 girls, 14 - 21 years from all 50 states, and their weekly habits were recorded. The researchers found that more Internet time, more alcohol consumption, and less sleep resulted in extra weight gain. Girls who consumed 2 or more alcoholic beverages a week or slept less than 6 hours at night gained more weight. Girls who use Internet in addition to alcohol and sleep gain 4 extra pounds a year. Researchers are encouraging adolescent girls to replace recreational Internet time with more sleep, and avoid alcoholic beverage consumption to lose their weight.