Monday, July 23, 2007

dryers and stupid clothing companies

There should be a rule. EVERYTHING CAN GO IN THE DRYER UNLESS IT SAYS IT CAN'T! If the clothes will shrink if they go anywhere near heat then there should be a label on them with exact instructions on what should be done with them. I don't see labels on each individual sock I own, they all go in the dryer. 100% cotton into the dryer. And what's with the stores and you ask them if the clothes will shrink. Every store says it might shrink a little bit in length. It won't shrink in width...

Friday, July 20, 2007

Beijing's Cardboard-Stuffed Buns a Hoax -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Beijing's Cardboard-Stuffed Buns a Hoax -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "BEIJING - A freelance reporter for a Beijing television station has been detained for faking a hidden camera report about street vendors who used chemical-soaked cardboard to fill meat buns, local media said."

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Lifehacker Code: Better Gmail (Firefox extension) - Lifehacker

Lifehacker Code: Better Gmail (Firefox extension) - Lifehacker:
Gmail's good, but it could be better. We've featured several Greasemonkey scripts that enhance Gmail in lots of different ways - like adding saved searches, attachment icons, label colors, keyboard macros, a filter assistant and right-click conversation previews.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

STEWART/STAND: woven stainless steel wallets

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Sunday, July 15, 2007

Medbroadcast: Report: Cardboard main ingredient in steamed buns sold as Beijing street food

Infections - Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Medbroadcast:
BEIJING (AP) - Chopped cardboard, softened with an industrial chemical and made tasty with pork flavouring, is a main ingredient in batches of steamed buns sold in one Beijing neighbourhood, state television said...

"What's in the recipe?" the reporter asks. "Six to four," the man says.

"You mean 60 per cent cardboard? What is the other 40 per cent?" asks the reporter. "Fatty meat," the man replies.

The bun maker and his assistants then give a demonstration on how the product is made.

Squares of cardboard picked from the ground are first soaked to a pulp in a plastic basin of caustic soda - a chemical base commonly used in manufacturing paper and soap - then chopped into tiny morsels with a cleaver. Fatty pork and powdered seasoning are stirred in.

Soon, steaming servings of the buns appear on-screen. The reporter takes a bite.

"This baozi filling is kind of tough. Not much taste," he says. "Can other people taste the difference?"

"Most people can't. It fools the average person," the maker says. "I don't eat them myself."

The police eventually show up and shut down the operation

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Prime The Pump: Letterman Jerks Off Optimus Prime - Gizmodo

Prime The Pump: Letterman Jerks Off Optimus Prime - Gizmodo: "That David Letterman sure knows how to demo products. Check out his deft operation of this Optimus Prime Transformer, reminding himself of some adolescent transformations of his own. [Late Show with David Letterman, CBS]"

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Drop Shipping scam: Aces Full of Links: Half Annoyed

Aces Full of Links: Half Annoyed:
Comment/ Question: Hi,

Would you mind sending this package without a packing slip and/or invoice? I would really appreciate it. Also, please use delivery confirmation, if possible - I only make this suggestion, as the USPS is far less likely to lose the package.

If this item is a different condition (used/new/etc.), binding or media type (softcover/hardcover/tape/disc/etc.), edition or version (international/etc.) or differs in any way from your listing, please refund this order immediately.

You don’t need to respond to this email unless there is a problem with the order. However, if you write me with a question and I don’t respond right away, please hold the order until you hear from me. I receive a lot of emails and sometimes I’m backed up. Thank you!!