The recent findings of a little known additive used to make baby bottles and re-useable microwaveable containers named bisphenol-A as a possible cause of some health issues more so in infants which is why the alarms were sounded. As it turns out, the chemical which is used to make baby bottles and other tough unbreakable plastics contain as an additive bisphenol-A which has been found to cause some endocrinal problems in children. People who use products that are commonly called polycarbonates will surely contain the errant chemical and is to be avoided when ever possible. Products such as refillable drink containers, sippy cups, microwaveable containers which are all clear are sure to fall under the category of polycarbonates. One sure way for those who wish to determine the type of plastic used is to look on the underside of the product where a recycle triangle is located with the number seven inside is a sign of polycarbonate type plastic. There could also be a letter mark that says BSA (bisphenol A) or PC (Polycarbonate). Without these apparent signs, there is no sure way to determine the plastic type thus caution should be observed.
For the general public, there is not much to be concerned about and the effects manifest themselves most in children less than 18 months. When using clear microwaveable utensils do not heat too much for excessive heat allows faster dissipation of the BSA out of the plastic into the foodstuff that is being heated. Plastic baby bottles should be boiled, emptied and allowed to cool before they are filled with formula to minimize the amounts of the chemical seeping into the baby’s milk. Refer to the attached toxicology report for more details.
This is another addition to the long list of banned chemicals that have allowed industrialists to provide for the needs and wants of the general public, that were hailed to be miracles of the industrial world that now plague us and may prove to be the answer to many unexplainable health issues we simply cannot explain.
No Comments Yet | Posted by Nick at 9:43 pm under General, Home & Garden
Ever wanted a gizmo or gadget that’s not as fragile as current devices on the market to date? Traditional gadgets, even the most technologically advanced are quite susceptible to shock and physical damage that may result from drops and other accidents. There are various gadgets and gizmos that can take abuse due to excessive padding and shock protection but they are quite bulky and ugly for them to maintain their functional appeal. In a world where looks are just as important as function, only a few devices on the market can withstand the abuse of working as if they were not there. Having gadgets that you can use anywhere (on the sea, land and air) without having to worry about damaging them in any way when you drop them or your kid gats them and uses them as teethers or worst yet drops your blackberry into the aquarium where it floats for a while and then sinks to the bottom as it flickers signifying its untimely death.
The previously featured Toughbook and Thinkpad series of laptops are some of the most robust gadgets that have been designed to take the abuse of use from the Arctic to the Amazon. They have survived fires and other catastrophes (one was even thrown around in a car crash) but it managed to survive. Just wish we could have more common gadgets that are as tough as these pricy business computers that cost thousands of dollars.
Cellular phones have come and gone with shock and water-proof capabilities yet current technology is more on the miniaturization side of things that defies the true definition of everyday use and abuse. iPod’s that people sit on as they go on daily life have cracked displays, Cellular phones that get accidentally dropped into your pool or worst the urinal as you get to relieve yourself. Those are the types of mishaps current designs fail to take into account. They go with the thinner the better which also makes them prone to mechanical damage for any uneven pressure on the gadget sends into gadget limbo. It may still work but with lacking functionality such as the display (which is the most common fatality in any gadget) or non-functional keys and buttons.
Hmm…. Makes me wonder…. can they think of something that will allow us to keep tab of all our gizmos and gadgets(keep losing them)?
The move by Microsoft’s Cambridge Laboratory to design and produce a prototype gadget that would outdo the iPhone with its nifty self-righting display has them looking into the possibility of coming out with a bendable gadget which can also be used to control some of its functions. A little twist here a little bending here to open a file. Tilt it here and tilt it there plus a twist here to browse the web. This is their answer to the host of advancements Apple has incorporated into their iPhone which has outdone most products before. True there were bugs (tons of them actually) but the iPhone is still on the top of all I Want lists for gadget and gizmo aficionados. This is as the two giants work to better the other by getting their hands on all available open alleys where they can make a big impact on.
No Comments Yet | Posted by Nick at 12:48 pm under Home & Garden, Fashion, General, Portable Media, PDA's, Cameras, Gadgets, Laptops, Cellphones
The move to get the best scanners that will allow faster processing of people to shorten the delays that airport security checks are taxing on the ever shortening nerves of airline passengers. True the airline industry is in full swing and true the business is a time sensitive one but the area of security is one that the US does not want to gamble with in a post 9-11 world. The scanner which is undergoing trials at LAX is said to be “TOO REVEALING” by some passengers and bridges the gap that metal detectors cannot scan for and find, ceramic materials such as weapons and other items that can be considered a threat. While the scanner may be faster than traditional manuals hand scanning and it avoids physical contact, it may reveal more than just your hidden items. Surveys of the scanner are not looking good for it may provide images that are too detailed enough to invade personal privacy showing all the stuff you have hidden under your clothes. This move is being endorsed by Homeland security but it does not bode well with passengers who say they do understand the need for security yet this may be too far.
Security checks are already causing repetitive delays which come in many stages, form initial metal detectors, x-ray machines and other scanners that go through both passenger and baggage alike. The new scanner allows the scanning of people to become easier which would signal a more thorough manual search sparing many the inconvenient task of security searches that are now in place. The release of the British of another form of scanner that detects the energy emitted by all objects in the universe may better for it scans only for the variation of the expected human’s scanned image. The imaging technology works similar to CT scanning technology and can also raise radiation exposure safety issues on the future but for this wonderful scanner, it may be too early to tell if it would be replacing all the bothersome technologies Homeland security has come up with. All this for your travel safety and leisure?
No Comments Yet | Posted by Nick at 2:20 am under Security, General
In the move to become eco-friendly even the most unlikely businesses are going green. Take for example the funeral business which has started to introduce coffins and urns made from biodegradable materials that do not pose a hazard to health and environment. Their logo, the green way is the way to go, go back to the earth that is. Coffins used to made of more traditional materials such as wood and metal some of which are treated (painted, trimmed) with toxic paints and other preservatives. Coffins made of wood do degenerate in time but ones made of metal allows people’s remains to be recovered and placed in small containers also in the same plot to make room for more occupants.
The trend has a move back to more eco-friendly materials such as wicker and bamboo (which has also been made into bio-friendly cellular phones) which is either weaved or made into planks that do degrade faster due to little cosmetic materials applied. This comes as space is at an all time scarcity in the world’s cemeteries which may be the only business on earth that is not affected by any economic or global factors, why, everybody is going to die the question is when.
The move began in England, UK where people are finding ways of doing all they can to lessen their carbon footprints on this earth and even after they leave the earth and go into it. Might seem ironic for the human body decomposes at an average rate of around 5 years, which leaves only the bones and hair(which is made of a natural form of plastic which does not degrade along with fingernails).
If wicker does not fancy wicker why not go for cardboard which looks like wood and can be made to look like traditional materials but are also biodegradable and can be left to go as is with no further need for exhumation for removal of metals which sometimes contain lead.
So, the next time you think of preparing for the unfortunate? Consider going green for a greener exit from this earth.
No Comments Yet | Posted by Nick at 12:28 pm under General
Ever heard of algae, yep, the stuff that turns your lovely aquarium from a showcase to a gunky looking, fish killing tank. The green stuff as it turns out is a viable source of biomass for the production of BioDiesel which is now getting bad publicity due to the effects fertilizer run-off is getting from environmentalists. It turns out the production of BioDiesel and other alternative fuel from grain is having a very serious side-effect by which it kills off fish and plant life in rivers and streams even having effects that are as far reaching as the seas. Such is the case in the Gulf of Mexico and in Canada where nitrogen rich fertilizers are sending algae (blue green algae) into unusually long blooms that kill of all fish and plant life leaving and environment that is unable to support any life.
The alternative, grow the same algae in vertical plastic sheets to which horizontal channels are put into feeding water and nutrient rich water on the top and algae rich water at the bottom. Then repeat the process several times over by stacking these vertical layers one after the other and you get a viable source of algae for BioDiesel needs. The construction and operation of the first biodiesel plant in Africa that is set to produce commercial quantities of the alternative fuels from bioreactors is sign that the time has come for the lowly green gunk to become a contributor to the world’s growing need for green-fuels. Research continues in the expansion of the application of the products such as for health drinks, energy drinks and other uses that may only be the tip of the iceberg for the lowly algae that has been around for millions of years waiting for its full potential from being recognized.
1 Comment | Posted by Nick at 11:17 am under General, Home & Garden
Yep, everybody wants it, yet not everybody can afford it. The latest hybrids that are on the market cost a tad bit more than the regular gasoline ones (if the price is lower, there might be incentives for manufacturers in that state which gives tax discounts to them for selling these hybrids thus lowering the […]
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