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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/s...57257&catid=57
Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Charles Courtemanche and a fellow researcher from Rhodes College, Art Carden, conducted the study entitled, "Supersizing supercenters? The impact of Walmart Supercenters on body mass index and obesity." They looked at data from 1996-2005, including almost 1,600 Walmart Supercenters across the country. The study took about 1.6 million Americans and examined how their health and weight changed after a Walmart Supercenter opened in their area. "What we found is when a Walmart Supercenter enters a particular county, on average the residents of that county gain about a pound and a half and maybe more strikingly is that the obesity rate in that county goes up to by about two percentage points," said Courtemanche. In other words, "Two out of every hundred people in that county were not obese before Walmart entered and are obese now," he said. RELATED: Walmart Pushes For Healthier Foods "The effect on obesity is strikingly large and we think it is because you're targeting a particularly vulnerable subset of the population," said Courtemanche. Walmart isn't solely to blame, he said. "Individuals are responsible for what they eat and for how they exercise. It's simply saying that Walmart provides a certain set of incentives that really enables people to make themselves fatter faster," he said. Incentives such as low prices, and perhaps not-so-healthy food prominently placed throughout the store, according to Courtemanche. He said, "Certainly, you shouldn't take this and immediately say Walmart is bad for your community. It's more I think, I would describe it as you know, overall a good thing for a community that brings with it some unintended side effects." WFMY News 2 contacted Walmart Wednesday and Thursday for comment and has not heard back. |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:47:03 -0600, Lady Veteran
wrote: On Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:45:23 +0000 (UTC), Tom Diedrich wrote: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/s...57257&catid=57 Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Clearly the coward who posted this and the subject of the article have nothing better to do that to count fat people as they shop Wal-Mart. It simply proves that a college degree does not intelligence make. LV Interesting point LV. Now about that defunct Academy International in Santa Barbara. You know, the one you claim as your Alma Mater. Your know, the one that operated in that storefront location on State Street. You know, the supposed security training operation that had absolutely no credible accreditations whatsoever. FWIW, I remember Academy International when I was a teenager and was working nearby. That operation was known as a local joke at the time. " Paz ur monie, gets ur diploma". It *******ized the word Bachelor's Degree" Does a degree from such a Diploma Mill make one intelligent or prove the opposite. Tell us, Bobbi, did you throw away your GI Bill money with that scam. Sharon C |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
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Lady Veteran wrote: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/s...57257&catid=57 Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Clearly the coward who posted this and the subject of the article have nothing better to do that to count fat people as they shop Wal-Mart. It simply proves that a college degree does not intelligence make. LV Why is the person a coward? Why is it objectionable to count fat people who go to Wally World? Why is it objectionable to ask questions. (Do people get fatter when a Wally World opens?) No, a college degree doesn't make you more intelligent. It makes you educated. Lighten up. -- - Billy http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ http://peace.mennolink.org/articles/...acegroups.html http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth...130964689.html |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
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Lady Veteran wrote: Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Clearly the coward who posted this and the subject of the article have nothing better to do that to count fat people as they shop Wal-Mart. It simply proves that a college degree does not intelligence make. LV Why is the person a coward? The OP is posting anything it can in a fat-acceptance group to put fat people in a poor light. They would never say anything good-and don't give me any crap about there not being anything good about fat people. Note that it does so with no identity. No working email in case one wants to continue the discussion off line. They never will because they are idiots who live to bother people who never once harmed them. Why is it objectionable to count fat people who go to Wally World? Why not count people who are bald or have pink hair or poor dressing habits. The OP is spreading junk science and you are just eating it up. Why is it objectionable to ask questions. Why are you so foolish as to ask questions that you know the answers to? I don't owe you an explanation. If you want to be stupid enough to think I don't like people who ask question that is your problem. (Do people get fatter when a Wally World opens?) No, a college degree doesn't make you more intelligent. It makes you educated. In this case it makes you and idiot with a degree. Lighten up. Go sit on a lit candle. LV -- So you got no answer. Not really a people person are you? You are rude and sensitive, a really poor combination. Even if they did a study about bald guys who dress poorly, shopping at K-Mart, you probably wouldn't notice. When do you go back to the kennel to check on your kids? -- - Billy http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ http://peace.mennolink.org/articles/...acegroups.html http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth...130964689.html |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:44:07 -0600, Lady Veteran
wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:12:03 -0800, Sharon wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:47:03 -0600, Lady Veteran wrote: On Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:45:23 +0000 (UTC), Tom Diedrich wrote: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/s...57257&catid=57 Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Clearly the coward who posted this and the subject of the article have nothing better to do that to count fat people as they shop Wal-Mart. It simply proves that a college degree does not intelligence make. LV Interesting point LV. Now about that defunct Academy International in Santa Barbara. It does my heart so much good to know that you stand behind every piece of crap flying from your fingers. You are a real pile of ... JELLO! What a bout it. When do you think I graduated from school anyway? You are trying to say that because it doesn't exist now, that it never did. Prove it. YOu either chew your crow up and swallow it or you choke on it, gossip monger. You are a liar and a thief. A liar because what you say isn't true and a thief because you waste everyone's time being a gossip monger. You know, the one you claim as your Alma Mater. I know the one. You are the one with the problem, not me. Academy International was a small accredited college when I went there. I graduated in 1984. Where and what were you in 1984? Probably being a major pain in the ass to your parents and being completely useless. It sets the pattern for what you have become. Can you say "Good-for-nothing?" I knew you could. Your know, the one that operated in that storefront location on State Street. Actually they had their own building and even leased space in the office building across the street. It may be a storefront now. Santa Barbara has a habit of turning homes into offices and office buildings into storefronts. You know, the supposed security training operation that had absolutely no credible accreditations whatsoever. You mean the one that had accreditation from the State of California and a full curriculum from Cal State Long Beach....yes that one. I remember. FWIW, I remember Academy International when I was a teenager and was working nearby. You may, I cannot prove that you were never in California in 1984 or that you were a teenager. I can prove you to be a liar. No, I will not post proof that I DID. You have to prove that I didn't. Be careful. The libel spies are watching very carefully. That operation was known as a local joke at the time. No it wasn't and you are lying again. " Paz ur monie, gets ur diploma". It *******ized the word Bachelor's Degree" Prove it, liar. Does a degree from such a Diploma Mill make one intelligent or prove the opposite. Does an idiot who repeats troll burps anything but an automaton? I think gossip mongers should have their mouths glued shut. Get your nourishment through a nasal-gastric tube. Tell us, Bobbi, did you throw away your GI Bill money with that scam. Tell me idiot. What else about me can you regurgitate like the mindless idiots have tried to before you. Sharon C Your mouth is writing checks your butt cannot cash. Prove it. LV They have been defunct for years. Here is the info available before they "Got out of Dodge" That building on State street is now occupied by a Chiropractors office. CONTACT ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Address: 1520 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 General Phone Number: Not Provided Financial Aid Phone Number: Not Provided Admissions Phone Number: Not Provided Website: Not Provided ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL PROFILE School Type: Private, For-Profit Religious Affiliation: Not Provided Program Length: 2-4 Years Undergraduate Degree Offered: Not Provided Graduate Degree Offered: Not Provided First Professional Degree Offered: Not Provided Grants Medical Degree: Not Provided Tribal College: No Historically Black College: No Student Body Populations: Not Provided Not Provided Not Provided Not Provided |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
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Lady Veteran wrote: No answer? You need to learn to read. I did not respond the way I was supposed to and it had your panties in a wad. Please give an example. Not really a people person are you? Not with idiots. Or anyone who you perceive to disagree with you. You are rude and sensitive, a really poor combination. I really don't care what you think. You poke at me and then whine about the response. You really need more excitement in your life. Where did I poke at you? Even if they did a study about bald guys who dress poorly, shopping at K-Mart, you probably wouldn't notice. Probably not but you may hear from a bunch of bald guys. Fat people get picked on a lot more than bald guys. When do you go back to the kennel to check on your kids? Should I check on your mother at the same time? My mom is dead. Your kids probably wish they were too. LV It's over. You're in the KF. -- - Billy http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ http://peace.mennolink.org/articles/...acegroups.html http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth...130964689.html |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
On Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:40:17 -0600, Lady Veteran
wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:37:11 -0800, Sharon wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:44:07 -0600, Lady Veteran wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:12:03 -0800, Sharon wrote: On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:47:03 -0600, Lady Veteran wrote: On Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:45:23 +0000 (UTC), Tom Diedrich wrote: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/s...57257&catid=57 Greensboro, NC -- A UNCG Economics professor co-authored a study examining the impact of Walmart Supercenters on people's body weight and obesity. Clearly the coward who posted this and the subject of the article have nothing better to do that to count fat people as they shop Wal-Mart. It simply proves that a college degree does not intelligence make. LV Interesting point LV. Now about that defunct Academy International in Santa Barbara. It does my heart so much good to know that you stand behind every piece of crap flying from your fingers. You are a real pile of ... JELLO! What a bout it. When do you think I graduated from school anyway? You are trying to say that because it doesn't exist now, that it never did. Prove it. YOu either chew your crow up and swallow it or you choke on it, gossip monger. You are a liar and a thief. A liar because what you say isn't true and a thief because you waste everyone's time being a gossip monger. You know, the one you claim as your Alma Mater. I know the one. You are the one with the problem, not me. Academy International was a small accredited college when I went there. I graduated in 1984. Where and what were you in 1984? Probably being a major pain in the ass to your parents and being completely useless. It sets the pattern for what you have become. Can you say "Good-for-nothing?" I knew you could. Your know, the one that operated in that storefront location on State Street. Actually they had their own building and even leased space in the office building across the street. It may be a storefront now. Santa Barbara has a habit of turning homes into offices and office buildings into storefronts. You know, the supposed security training operation that had absolutely no credible accreditations whatsoever. You mean the one that had accreditation from the State of California and a full curriculum from Cal State Long Beach....yes that one. I remember. FWIW, I remember Academy International when I was a teenager and was working nearby. You may, I cannot prove that you were never in California in 1984 or that you were a teenager. I can prove you to be a liar. No, I will not post proof that I DID. You have to prove that I didn't. Be careful. The libel spies are watching very carefully. That operation was known as a local joke at the time. No it wasn't and you are lying again. " Paz ur monie, gets ur diploma". It *******ized the word Bachelor's Degree" Prove it, liar. Does a degree from such a Diploma Mill make one intelligent or prove the opposite. Does an idiot who repeats troll burps anything but an automaton? I think gossip mongers should have their mouths glued shut. Get your nourishment through a nasal-gastric tube. Tell us, Bobbi, did you throw away your GI Bill money with that scam. Tell me idiot. What else about me can you regurgitate like the mindless idiots have tried to before you. Sharon C Your mouth is writing checks your butt cannot cash. Prove it. LV They have been defunct for years. Here is the info available before they "Got out of Dodge" That building on State street is now occupied by a Chiropractors office. CONTACT ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Address: 1520 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 General Phone Number: Not Provided Financial Aid Phone Number: Not Provided Admissions Phone Number: Not Provided Website: Not Provided ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL PROFILE School Type: Private, For-Profit Religious Affiliation: Not Provided Program Length: 2-4 Years Undergraduate Degree Offered: Not Provided Graduate Degree Offered: Not Provided First Professional Degree Offered: Not Provided Grants Medical Degree: Not Provided Tribal College: No Historically Black College: No Student Body Populations: Not Provided Not Provided Not Provided Not Provided Fine. just because they are defunct now does not mean they never existed. I don't need to prove myself to you. If you want to discredit me you are going to have to work a LOT harder. Try a little truth-it is good for the soul. LV LV -- I do not know if you are simply deluding yourself or are avoiding the truth but the fact that the school is defunct is very pertinent. If the school is defunct and has no contact resources such as a phone number or an email address there are problems that you are looking at with a blind eye. Suppose that you list Academy International on a resume as the source of your Bachelor's Degree. There is no way for the prospective employer to verify this. They will not know if you had a 2.0 GPA or a 4.0 GPA. For you to tell them or even if you presented your old copies of your transcripts will not work. Most employers will not accept your copies of the transcripts. If does not look well for you if the school simply closed it doors and left town with no point of contact. No provision for transcripts etc. The quoted (limited) information on the school was most likely obtained from the National Schools Data Base. Quite obviously it contains nothing that will impress a prospective employer and might even lessen your chances of being hired. You might be well advisee to never include Academy International on your resume. Especially if it is true what another poster wrote that Academy International was a Private for Profit school operating out of a storefront location. How long was Academy International in operation before they shut the doors? Also how could this Private for profit school have a curriculum from Cal State Long Beach, a Calf State School. That simply does not appear to be factual. Virginia Liles |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
On Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:54:28 -0600, Lady Veteran
wrote: I don't have to remind you of your role in trying to run off the regular participants in SSF-A. LV LV - I have been reviewing recent posting in this newsgroup for about the last 30 minutes. Would you please identify the ones whom you consider the regular participants Josh Miller |
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UNCG Professor Conducts Study Examining Walmart And Obesity
On Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:55:55 -0600, Lady Veteran
wrote: On Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:31:25 -0800, Josh Miller wrote: On Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:54:28 -0600, Lady Veteran wrote: I don't have to remind you of your role in trying to run off the regular participants in SSF-A. LV LV - I have been reviewing recent posting in this newsgroup for about the last 30 minutes. I have now been taking a closer look at the messages here. Would you please identify the ones whom you consider the regular participants I see. You want to "prove" that there are no regular posters. Anytime someone posts, they are insulted to hell and back. You, LV, are the most flagrant violator for posting insults to nearly everyone that posts here A whole 30 minutes will really give you an in-depth look at life as a fat person? I have now spent more than 30 minutes reading the postings here. I saw nothing giving me an in-depth look as life as a fat person. The title of one of the groups here is fat-acceptance but there no posts that were of a fat-acceptance nature. In fact many of the messages were those discouraging obesity. You have a lot to learn. The sooner you grow up the better. Are you purposely trying to be insulting. Is insulting people your game. There are other newsgroups that are more focused playing the insult game. Take a look at them. Quit pretending you care about anything but yourself. We know you are lying. I can now identify some of the regular posters, they are Checkmate, Ragnar, Jason, Jan, Elaine LV, Wildhare, Josh |
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