It is not often that a piece of music completely blows me away. This, along with the very cleverly edited video, is so... 'up'. A very happy "YEAH!" song. I am assuming it would be good to drive to. This will have to be an assumption as some DW rear ended my car a year ago.
Here. Phoenix - Lisztomania
And further information form Rolling Stone here.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009
Hee-Haw Roy Clark, Jimmy Riddle, Jackie Phelps
Deep Joy... here. The whole 'Hee Haw' thing is, to say the least, odd...
The Switch Commuter Bike
In the recent Australia Design / James Dyson Awards there were some pretty interesting things. Currently not in production (I believe) but I see this as far superior to any of the other folding bikes around.
A) It is a 'normal' bike.
B) It folds/unfolds easily.
C) You can wheel it rather than having to carry it.
If only it did not rip the flesh off your shins and those of other people... here.
A) It is a 'normal' bike.
B) It folds/unfolds easily.
C) You can wheel it rather than having to carry it.
If only it did not rip the flesh off your shins and those of other people... here.
Obama visits Buchenwald concentration camp
Many thanks to DF for highlighting the somewhat odd statement in the CNN article regarding Obama's visit to Buchenwald in Germany. Here. As he (DF) rightly points out, "Why?"
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Remind me to stop using the cherry pink lipstick
The web site Skin Deep covers the issues related to the lack of oversight regarding the safety of cosmetics can be found here.
A quote from the web site:
"Skin Deep pairs ingredients in more than 42,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind. Why did a small nonprofit take on such a big project? Because the FDA doesn't require companies to test their own products for safety."
It is truly alarming that people who wear makeup are misled and sold products that contain levels of toxic ingredients that exceed many maximum safety levels. Some of this stuff is so bad that you would not wish your worst enemy to be decorated in their best finery and coated with it.
Now 'cosmetics' are gender/orientation/occupation specific so let me point you to something that is relatively neutral, breath freshener. Nice, useful, products. Promoted by many well known companies with little information regarding the safety of the ingredients. One product from the site has a rating of 7 (out of 10). Here is the rating scale (not a good image I know, but it is also on the site):
Here is information related to one product tested. It is important to note that manufacturers can change their ingredients for a variety of reasons. This information is from one product and its tested results. Additionally, Skin Deep stress that they attempt to keep their database as up to date as possible in order to be accurate and relevant. They also welcome donations to help them keep up this excellent work
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The rating of a product is dependent upon the ingredient/s and/or the type of ingredient. This is best explained by this from the site:
"Why is there a range of scores for some ingredients?
Many ingredients are more toxic under some conditions than others. Silica (sand), a common cosmetic ingredient, is a good example. When small sand grains are inhaled, they can cause cancer and scarring of the lung tissue. These hazards don't exist when sand is applied to the skin, or even eaten. The hazards of ingredients also depend on the types of products in which they are used. For instance, many ingredient safety guidelines and regulations pertain only to certain types of products (for example, colorants that FDA has not approved for use around the eyes). On a product page in Skin Deep, we present ingredient hazard scores applicable to conditions for each particular product, while on an ingredient information page we present the ingredient's full range of scores across all types of products in which it is found."
Now many guys are going "Yadda, Yadda. Whatever". Here is an example specifically for you. Calvin Klein Obssession Eua de Toilette (Spray for Men)? This has a rating of 10, the most hazardous or containing the higherst levels of ingredients likely to place you at risk. More information required? From the site:
"Other concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes."
A quote from the web site:
"Skin Deep pairs ingredients in more than 42,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind. Why did a small nonprofit take on such a big project? Because the FDA doesn't require companies to test their own products for safety."
It is truly alarming that people who wear makeup are misled and sold products that contain levels of toxic ingredients that exceed many maximum safety levels. Some of this stuff is so bad that you would not wish your worst enemy to be decorated in their best finery and coated with it.
Now 'cosmetics' are gender/orientation/occupation specific so let me point you to something that is relatively neutral, breath freshener. Nice, useful, products. Promoted by many well known companies with little information regarding the safety of the ingredients. One product from the site has a rating of 7 (out of 10). Here is the rating scale (not a good image I know, but it is also on the site):
Here is information related to one product tested. It is important to note that manufacturers can change their ingredients for a variety of reasons. This information is from one product and its tested results. Additionally, Skin Deep stress that they attempt to keep their database as up to date as possible in order to be accurate and relevant. They also welcome donations to help them keep up this excellent work
COMPANY POLICIES
Compact for Safe Cosmetics |
Animal Testing Policy |
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Purifying Toothpaste: Sodium Fluoride 0.243%. Anti-Bacterial Tongue Spray: Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.09%. Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse: Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.075% ; Inactive Ingredients: Purifying Toothpaste: Carboxymethyl Cellulose; FD&C Blue No. 1; Glycerin; Mica; Mint Flavor; PEG-12; Silicon Dioxide; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate; Sodium Saccharin; Sorbitol; Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate; Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate; Titanium Dioxide; Water; Xanthan Gum; Xylitol; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate). Anti-Bacterial Tongue Spray: Dimethicone; FD&C Blue No. 1; Mint Flavor; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Saccharin; Water; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate). Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse: Citric Acid; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; FD&C Blue No. 1; Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolyslate; Mint Flavor; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Poloxamer 407; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Saccharin; Water; Xylitol; ZYTEX (Eucalyptus Oil; Thymol; Zinc Gluconate)
The rating of a product is dependent upon the ingredient/s and/or the type of ingredient. This is best explained by this from the site:
"Why is there a range of scores for some ingredients?
Many ingredients are more toxic under some conditions than others. Silica (sand), a common cosmetic ingredient, is a good example. When small sand grains are inhaled, they can cause cancer and scarring of the lung tissue. These hazards don't exist when sand is applied to the skin, or even eaten. The hazards of ingredients also depend on the types of products in which they are used. For instance, many ingredient safety guidelines and regulations pertain only to certain types of products (for example, colorants that FDA has not approved for use around the eyes). On a product page in Skin Deep, we present ingredient hazard scores applicable to conditions for each particular product, while on an ingredient information page we present the ingredient's full range of scores across all types of products in which it is found."
Now many guys are going "Yadda, Yadda. Whatever". Here is an example specifically for you. Calvin Klein Obssession Eua de Toilette (Spray for Men)? This has a rating of 10, the most hazardous or containing the higherst levels of ingredients likely to place you at risk. More information required? From the site:
"Other concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes."
Monday, June 01, 2009
Prey - Software to track your stolen laptop / computer
This software is as good as the next format although it is a good free means of protecting as much of your computer as possible. Here.
It is free, cross-platform, and very useful.
From the web site:
"Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email with a bunch of information of its whereabouts. This includes the general status of the computer, a list of running programs and active connections, fully-detailed network and wifi information, a screenshot of the running desktop and — in case your laptop has an integrated webcam — a picture of the thief."
It is free, cross-platform, and very useful.
From the web site:
"Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email with a bunch of information of its whereabouts. This includes the general status of the computer, a list of running programs and active connections, fully-detailed network and wifi information, a screenshot of the running desktop and — in case your laptop has an integrated webcam — a picture of the thief."
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