butter at the supermarket. Toffler believes technological progress and other “improvements” are inevitable, but are actually making our lives worse (Toffler 8). The world of technology has evolved rapidly since Toffler’s original warning about the danger of becoming addicted, dependent and overloaded by technology. However, his idea has evolved into clever terms like infobesity, infoxication, "information glut", and "data smog”. These terms all associate technology with negative connotations, implying
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example, a speaker mentions that his friends love to eat, and he is portly. The word “portly” is mild expression meaning overweight. The audience instantly knows what you mean. They may even think the speaker looks down the friends because of his obesity. Doublespeak is an ambiguous language to deceive or confuse an audience and conceal unfavorable facts (Dictionary.com, n.d.). Politicians and bureaucrats frequently use these kinds of expressions. For example, once nuclear accidents occurred in
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High-fiber diet is actually a return to nature and the plant-based diets used by our ancestors since the beginning of time. In fact, our ancestors consumed large quantities of fiber-containing foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grain products every day. As technology advanced, however, people began to turn away from these unprocessed healthful foods and began eating more highly processed and fat-laden foods. As a result, the incidence of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancers has steadily
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Metabical After spending millions of dollars for ten years in research and development, Metabical was finally able to receive FDA approval, making it the first and only drug to receive FDA approval to meet the needs of customers who have been trying to lose weight. Like with any other new product, numerous issues need to be considered before Metabical is actually introduced in the market. Decisions about pricing, packaging and demand forecast of the product are key to the success of Metabical
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independent and purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities. The alteration in a person’s mobility can either be permanent or temporary. The causes of mobility are highly associated with fractures of the bones, strokes, morbid obesity, trauma or
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migrant workers, and even assassinations of trade union leaders and union-affiliated workers that provoked protests (Raman, 2007). Another emerging issue the company is facing is criticism that their products are contributing to health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, carcinogens, and numerous other reported problems (Chang & Rodolfo, 2009; Huilgol, 2006; Imai et al, 2010). Coca-Cola contains many different chemical compounds and is sold without labeling all of the contents (Huilgol
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Introduction A. In general, the food related products will include: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Potatoes, Fish, Processed Foods, Stoves, Vegetables, various machinery, and cash registers, order monitors, ovens, wireless systems for ordering services. Products will be explained in more detail further on. B. What will the product or service be called? The named Baked Hut shows our customers the kind of products we export because, usually fast food eaters are accustomed to oiled foods, so as an alternative
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children are prone to end up overweight and stout grown-ups. What Does It Mean? your kid is over a weight that is viewed as ordinary and solid being overweight as a youngster can prompt stoutness as grownups. Outcomes of Childhood Obesity Fat and overweight youngsters are at danger for various genuine wellbeing issues, for example, Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes was once called grownups onset diabetes. Presently with the ascent in youth weight, there is an emotional ascent in the quantity of kids experiencing
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Gary L. Francione once stated, “Veganism is not about giving anything up or losing anything; it is about gaining the peace within yourself that comes from embracing nonviolence and refusing to participate in the exploitation of the vulnerable.” Veganism may be a physical change, but it is more of a mental change in which an individual finds their inner peace and seeks a lifestyle where they do not advocate for abuse, exploitation, or any forms of recreation of animals. In November 1944, Donald Watson
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SUPERFRUITS TO THE RESCUE! The Organic Way of Preventing Cancer By Planetlovestars Nowadays, as we obviously notice, illnesses are inevitable... cancer, especially... This life-threatening condition is one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality not only in our country but around the world. And this where the saying, “PREVENTION is better than cure”, should arrive. They say, while you’re still young, “you should start your habits right”. And it is true as well when we’re talking about health
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