An investigation
has been launched by Chinese officials into the
factories in the southern providence of Guangdong, where
they suspect children have been sold to and forced to
work by the factories for the past five years.
The children that have allegedly been sold were from
the ages of 9 to 16 and according to the Southern
Metropolis, a newspaper in Guangdong, have been “sold
like cabbages.” After the publication of the story in
the Southern Metropolis earlier this week, Chinese
officials launched the probe and began investigating.
This story breaks a year after a similar case where a
Chinese media outlet had reported that 8 year olds were
being kidnapped and forced to work for little pay, in
terrible conditions. Reports have come out from the
Southern Metropolis, as well as other Chinese
publications, that state the how the young factory
workers worked around the clock, for about 30 cents an
hour and were abused and malnourished.
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China Launches Slavery Probe
Students
brew their gas from home
Students from University of Southern Florida are
using the brewing process to help be more self
sufficient. No, they aren't brewing their beer
for the weekend rather it's bio-fuel for their
gas tank.
The students drain fryer grease and pour it into a
bio-diesel reactor. The system which includes a
water heater, pipes, hoses, valves and filters
turns the grease and two household chemicals
into fuel that can power diesel engine cars.
"To make a gallon of bio-diesel, it's about 80 cents,"
UCF student Michael Schulist said in a NBC
Orlando interview. The fuel burns cleaner and
produces less CO2.
Florida has instituted a 29 cents per gallon tax on all
homemade fuel. The process of reacting chemicals
into bio-diesel is still a much cheaper
alternative to buying fuel. Many who do brew
their own bio-diesel avoid the tax that support
and maintain roadways. Avoiding the tax can hurt
in the long run through breaking the law and
facing possible fines. A gallon would cost $1.10
which is still shockingly cheaper than a gallon
at a big chain pump.
Break ups suck,
there's just no other way around it. What can you do to get over
those blues? Christiana takes you through some steps and has
some
advice to cure that break up hang over.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday’s Guitar Ensemble was a
success. The show started with four acoustic guitarists playing
something that sounded like it was straight from Desperado.
After the song ended, with a round of applause, three more
guitarists entered the stage, along with their teacher Scott
Sanchez. Sanchez then announced to the crowd that the songs that
were going to be played that night were mostly South American and
Spanish. However, the second song played was an Irish Brogue
song followed by a piece by Mozart. The rest of the set was South
American and Spanish- influenced music. Even though only about 25
people showed up, Sanchez said that he was happy with Thursday’s
performance, but hopes that more people show up next time.
There are more concerts coming up soon, see the schedule
here.
PROFS INTO PEOPLE
"You will never grow broke underestimating the
taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken.
This is a favorite quote of Dr. Nickolas Lupinin,
Senior Lecturer of Humanities. Find out what else this
professor likes, his views on American pop music, and why he
moved to the United States at the age of eight years old.
INTERNSHIPS
Click
here to learn more about Internships for this summer
throughout the United States and the New England area.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A Mind's Limit
A new study has found that the average human can only store about three to four
items in their working memory at one time.
Working memory relates to the information
that humans can pay attention to. For example, phone numbers are given in groups
of three and four; this is so humans can easily remember a number for at least a
short period of time.
Although the average person can only store
about three or four items at a time in their memory, it is not uncommon for some
to be able to store more. In fact, those that tend to have a greater memory
capacity tend to do well at learning, reading comprehension and problem solving.
A lot of research has been done to figure out
the actual amount one can store in his or her memory, however; researchers still
do not know what causes the variations in working-memory abilities.
* "That's
life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May.
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June." - Frank Sinatra
The annual sports banquet, to be held Sunday,
May 4th, will "honor all those that have committed
significant time and energy” to their respective teams this
year.
The banquet will start off with a meal in the bubble at
3:30 p.m. for current athletes and then move to the field house
at 5:15 p.m., where alumni athletes will join them for the
presentation of awards, a highlight video, and inductions to the
hall of fame for current students and Franklin Pierce alumni.
(Reported by Michelle Santos)
Over 200 students attended the April
27th Franklin Pierce Talent Show which raised $460 for charity.
All proceeds went to the
Fealgood
Foundation,
whichwas founded by John Feal to help the 50,000 9/11
First Responders who are receiving no assistance from the
government.
HOMETOWN HERO
This
week's Hometown Hero is Junior Kristen Bean. In
her interview Kristen discusses what she's done and what she hopes
to do, this summer and for the rest of her life.
WEEKEND'S BEST BETS
The Mike
Wakefield Quartet (jazz), Fitzwilliam Sunflowers
Cafe 5/2 6 p.m.
2008 Battle of the Bands Keene
Colonial Theatre Main St.
Performances by local youth, with special guests Roots of
Creation sponsored by Creating Positive Change
6-10 p.m. tickets available at Colonial Theatre Box Office
5/2
John Cucchi
(acoustic guitar and covers) Keene Fritz the
Place to Eat 45 Main St. 7 p.m. 5/2
Massage
therapist from SMART massage in Keene on the
bottom floor of DiGregorio 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $1 a
minute for a maximum of 15 minutes 5/2
Adventure-Recreation
Sea Kayaking 5/4,
transportation included. No experience necessary sign
up in the bubble by 5/2.
Grill-Off
on the Softball Field at 5 p.m. $70 prize.
Obstacle course and Superbad Trivia. 5/4.
HEALTH AWARENESS
Soft Drinks lead to
lower bone density
Research shows that cola could be compromising to bone health.
There is evidence that a high intake of soda and
carbonated beverages is associated with lower bone mass in children. The
exact means of the problem isn't clear, but experts believe that drinking
soda, especially cola, affects bone density in several ways.
One reason could be that people who drink colas are
less likely to get enough vitamin D or calcium, because the soda replaces
more nutritious beverages, such as milk or juice.
Caffeine could also be a reason, because caffeine has
been linked to osteoporosis.
A third reason could be the phosphoric acid found in
soda. The phosphoric acid can cause an imbalance in the body as it looks to
neutralize acid with calcium: if there isn't enough calcium in a person's
diet, the body takes calcium from bones.
In a study that included over 2,500 people averaging an
age of 60, research found that cola consumption by women was associated with
lower bone density. Women reported drinking five carbonated drinks a day,
four of them sodas.
Soft drinks are okay, in moderation. Also, people
should make sure that they are getting enough calcium and vitamin D to
protect bone health.
THE EXCHANGE: WHO WE ARE
The
Exchange is a student-produced newspaper that appears
weekly. This week's managing editor is Tom Ahronian
Students
brew their gas from home
Thursday’s Guitar Ensemble was a
success. The show started with four acoustic guitarists playing
something that sounded like it was straight from Desperado.
After the song ended, with a round of applause, three more
guitarists entered the stage, along with their teacher Scott
Sanchez. Sanchez then announced to the crowd that the songs that
were going to be played that night were mostly South American and
Spanish. However, the second song played was an Irish Brogue
song followed by a piece by Mozart. The rest of the set was South
American and Spanish- influenced music. Even though only about 25
people showed up, Sanchez said that he was happy with Thursday’s
performance, but hopes that more people show up next time.
A Mind's Limit
This
week's Hometown Hero is Junior 
