Update: The pregnant woman was injured; she did not miscarry as stated in early reports of the incident. I've never understood what would move someone to get up early and be at a store at 5:00 am on the day after Thanksgiving. The crowds, the hassle, and the grotesqueness of over-consuming is enough to make me stay away from any store on Black Friday. Apparently, I am not alone, as today is also Buy Nothing Day. [social_buttons] Today is Buy Nothing Day: Suddenly, we ran out of money and, ... continue reading...
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Toxic Chemicals in WalMart’s Bottled Water
Myth: Drinking bottled water is safer than drinking tap water. Truth: You are being ripped off, and then poisoned, by drinking bottled water from unknown sources. The results of a two-year study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) were recently released, detailing the lab tests of 10 brands of bottled drinking water from 8 different states in the US. Recently found in bottled drinking water: Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic acids, Nitrates, Ammonia, Acetaldehyde, Hexane, Toluene, ... continue reading...
Wal-Mart Still Selling Lead Bibs in Some States
It's no secret: I hate Wal-Mart. Honestly, I have only been inside a Wal-Mart store four times in my life, including buying batteries in Colby, Kansas on a cross-country childhood vacation, and every time I leave the store, I feel disgusted with American consumerism. This company's initial practice of establishing stores in small communities to drive out "ma and pa" stores has contributed to the homogenizing of American retail. Furthermore, Over 70% of products on Wal-Mart's shelves are made ... continue reading...
One More Reason to Hate Wal-Mart
I don't care how green Wal-Mart attempts to be, I hate this store. Recent news from Workers.org describes how 4,000 teenagers in Mexico work for tips only at Wal-Mart, even though full time employment of 14-year-olds is banned by International Labor Organization. According to Workers.org, "Just like the U.S. military, which ignores the economic draft and calls its troops “voluntary,” Wal-Mart claims that the teenagers who work only for tips at their Mexico stores are “volunteer” workers." ... continue reading...
ALERT: Wal-Mart Recalls Baby Bibs for DANGEROUS LEAD Content!
The nightmare of unsafe levels of lead in children's products continues. Now, Wal-Mart is recalling baby bibs sold under the name "Baby Connection." These bibs are cloth on the top, but they are backed with dangerous PVC vinyl. When you visit the Wal-Mart's recall page, you are greeted with this smiling man..what's up with that? Sorry, we exposed your child to dangerous levels of lead, but I am smuggly smiling at you. I don't shop at Wal-Mart, in fact, I hate the overconsumerism and sweat ... continue reading...
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