July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[eeyorelvr10]

Isabel - good luck on your hearing/board. Those can be a bit

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Shall we do the 1,2 3 and post all at once?

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

so now the lurkers are coming out

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Who's the one to get it?

I;m going to bed rigth after

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

but who will it be ?

 

[eeyorelvr10]

another assist from Laura!

Always the assister never the winner

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

another one for the Brits and I didn't have to do it by myself..thanks guys

 

[eeyorelvr10]

CONGRATS ISABEL!


Gosh - I type drunk!

 

[danfromca]

Morning Dan what do you do that you can stay up so late ? I have to get up for work at 5am so if I'm up past 9:30pm I've had it for the next day

What do I do... Hmmm... It varies greatly. Basically I'm a semi-typical Silicon Valley computer geek. Which means I tend to work "programmer's" hours which means I do my best work at night when it's quiet and I can concentrate.

Semi-typical, in that I'm fortunate (or cursed, depending on one's perspective) in being self-employed. Which means that while my income is quite unpredictable, at least I get to sleep in as long as I want, and I don't have a boss to yell at me when I decide to take 3 weeks off during the summer (except the guy who stares at me in the mirror and insists that I at least bring my laptop along because no matter how much I want to I can't completely abandon my customers/clients for that long).

So is it extreme freedom? Or more restrictive than the worst wage slave?

Eh, who knows. But at least I do get to sleep in

 

[eeyorelvr10]

No problem!

OK - DH just gave me the pouty face - so off to bed I go - I have to get up 'early' (ok for me at least) and pay my dues for eating out this weekend.

UGH!!


Isabel - does this make 2?

 

[danfromca]

but who will it be ?

Nicely done. Good omen for the hearing.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Isabel - does this make 2?

Oh yes a major and a minor

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Signed off and remembered why I came back. Someone posted this warning on my other thread. Just thought I'd post it here too just in case.

FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical

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FYI (and keep in mind if needing to buy while on TOAL)

FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain "diethylene glycol," also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate."

FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.

FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, "bargain" retail outlets.

Based on reports of contaminated toothpaste from China found in several countries, including Panama, FDA increased its scrutiny and began sampling toothpaste and other dental products manufactured in China that were imported into the United States.

FDA inspectors identified and detained one shipment of toothpaste at the U.S. border, containing about 3 percent DEG by weight. In addition, FDA inspectors found and tested toothpaste products from China located at a distribution center and a retail store. The highest level found was between 3-4 percent by weight. The product at the retail store was not labeled as containing DEG but was found to contain the substance.

DEG poisoning is an important public safety issue. The agency is aware of reports of patient deaths and injuries in other countries over the past several years from ingesting DEG-contaminated pharmaceutical preparations, such as cough syrups and acetaminophen syrup. FDA recently issued a guidance document to urge U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers to be vigilant in assuring that glycerin, a sweetener commonly used worldwide in liquid over-the-counter and prescription drug products, is not contaminated with DEG.

FDA continues to investigate this problem. If FDA identifies other brands of toothpaste products containing DEG, FDA will take appropriate actions, including adding products and their manufacturers to the import alert to prevent them from entering the United States.

Consumers can report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Oh yes a major and a minor

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

So is it extreme freedom? Or more restrictive than the worst wage slave?

Eh, who knows. But at least I do get to sleep in

I woud say more restrictive as my DH is self employed and he's just started to work 7 days a week until we go on this cruise so he can get some dosh in the bank so he can go on holiday. At least when you work for someone else you (normally) get paid holiday

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Signed off and remembered why I came back. Someone posted this warning on my other thread. Just thought I'd post it here too just in case.

FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
FYI (and keep in mind if needing to buy while on TOAL)

FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain "diethylene glycol," also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate."

FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.

FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, "bargain" retail outlets.

Based on reports of contaminated toothpaste from China found in several countries, including Panama, FDA increased its scrutiny and began sampling toothpaste and other dental products manufactured in China that were imported into the United States.

FDA inspectors identified and detained one shipment of toothpaste at the U.S. border, containing about 3 percent DEG by weight. In addition, FDA inspectors found and tested toothpaste products from China located at a distribution center and a retail store. The highest level found was between 3-4 percent by weight. The product at the retail store was not labeled as containing DEG but was found to contain the substance.

DEG poisoning is an important public safety issue. The agency is aware of reports of patient deaths and injuries in other countries over the past several years from ingesting DEG-contaminated pharmaceutical preparations, such as cough syrups and acetaminophen syrup. FDA recently issued a guidance document to urge U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers to be vigilant in assuring that glycerin, a sweetener commonly used worldwide in liquid over-the-counter and prescription drug products, is not contaminated with DEG.

FDA continues to investigate this problem. If FDA identifies other brands of toothpaste products containing DEG, FDA will take appropriate actions, including adding products and their manufacturers to the import alert to prevent them from entering the United States.

Consumers can report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

 

[danfromca]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

However, the FDA also advises that it's ok to use this toothpaste if it's snowing and you've been eating tar

 

[danfromca]

I woud say more restrictive as my DH is self employed and he's just started to work 7 days a week until we go on this cruise so he can get some dosh in the bank so he can go on holiday. At least when you work for someone else you (normally) get paid holiday

I look forward to meeting him and sharing horror stories

Being self-employed is one of those things that once you do it, you realize why most people can't and shouldn't try it. But do it along enough and you get completely ruined as far as holding a real job is concerned.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

I look forward to meeting him and sharing horror stories

Being self-employed is one of those things that once you do it, you realize why most people can't and shouldn't try it. But do it along enough and you get completely ruined as far as holding a real job is concerned.

If he were here I'm sure he would say "amen" to that

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

I'm signing off now so I can go and put some lippy on and go off to this hearing...catch up with you later.