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Then there's the Trabant...
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Are you avoiding Chinese-made food and consumer goods?
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adma
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Remember who first broached the idea of bringing Chery to N America: Malcolm Bricklin...
Bring back the Yugo!
Pep'rJack
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Spokesman (Phil Hartman): These days, everyone's talking about the Hyundai, and the Yugo. Both nice cars, if you've got $3,000 or $4,000 to throw around. But, for those of us whose name doesn't happen to be Rockefeller, finally there's some good news - a car with a sticker price of $179. That's right, $179. The name of the car?
Adobe. The sassy new Mexican import that's made out of clay. German engineering and Mexican know-how helped create the first car to break the $200 barrier. At this price, you might not expect more than reliable transportation - but, brother, you get it! Extra features: like the custom contour seats, or the beverage-gripping dash. And the money you save isn't exactly small change!
Jingle:
"Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
The little car that's made out of clay!
We're gonna save you some money
that you can spend in some other way!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Adobe!"
[ show Adobe driver get into a fender-bender. She casually steps out of the vehicle and uses her hands to mold her bumper back into its proper shape, in under six minutes! ]
Spokesman: Adobe. You can buy a cheaper car. But I wouldn't recommend it!
Announcer: Not approved for street use in some states. No warranty either expressed or implied. All sales final.
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Spokesman (Phil Hartman): These days, everyone's talking about the Hyundai, and the Yugo. Both nice cars, if you've got $3,000 or $4,000 to throw around. But, for those of us whose name doesn't happen to be Rockefeller, finally there's some good news - a car with a sticker price of $179. That's right, $179. The name of the car?
Adobe. The sassy new Mexican import that's made out of clay. German engineering and Mexican know-how helped create the first car to break the $200 barrier. At this price, you might not expect more than reliable transportation - but, brother, you get it! Extra features: like the custom contour seats, or the beverage-gripping dash. And the money you save isn't exactly small change!
Jingle:
"Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
The little car that's made out of clay!
We're gonna save you some money
that you can spend in some other way!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Adobe!"
[ show Adobe driver get into a fender-bender. She casually steps out of the vehicle and uses her hands to mold her bumper back into its proper shape, in under six minutes! ]
Spokesman: Adobe. You can buy a cheaper car. But I wouldn't recommend it!
Announcer: Not approved for street use in some states. No warranty either expressed or implied. All sales final.
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Hydrogen
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A Staurday Night Live classic.
Pep'rJack
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This simply must be seen/heard to be believed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfWjQZVNd4o
No, you did not mishear - she said what you think she said. What's even more incredible is that she's apparently reading from a prepared script, and not just yammering off the cuff, inadvertently revealing her utter amorality.
Arguably the most depraved statement of the year so far, which in 2007 in North America is saying A LOT. These kinds of people are authentically monstrous, and radical almost beyond comprehension. Welcome to the Corporatist nightmare in full, overt bloom. We're there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Burnett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfWjQZVNd4o
No, you did not mishear - she said what you think she said. What's even more incredible is that she's apparently reading from a prepared script, and not just yammering off the cuff, inadvertently revealing her utter amorality.
Arguably the most depraved statement of the year so far, which in 2007 in North America is saying A LOT. These kinds of people are authentically monstrous, and radical almost beyond comprehension. Welcome to the Corporatist nightmare in full, overt bloom. We're there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Burnett
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Toys 'R' Us pulls Chinese-made bibs
Aug 17, 2007 06:12 PM
JEFFREY GOLD
Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J.– Toys "R" Us Inc. on Friday said it was removing all vinyl baby bibs from its Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores as a precaution after two bibs made in China for one supplier showed lead levels that exceeded Toys "R" Us standards.
Toys "R" Us, which operates over 1,500 stores, said the result came in testing this month of bibs supplied by Hamco Inc. and marketed under the Koala Baby, Especially for Baby and Disney Baby labels.
Tests of Hamco bibs in May were within standards, Toys "R" Us said.
Vinyl bibs made by other companies have been temporarily removed to avoid any confusion among customers and allow further testing, Wayne-based Toys "R" Us said.
A message seeking comment from Hamco, based in Gonzales, La., was not immediately returned.
Childhood exposure to lead can cause learning problems, reduced intelligence, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder, studies have shown.
Toys "R" Us, the nation's second-largest toy seller after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said customers can return any vinyl bib purchased from a Toys "R" Us or Babies "R" Us store for a full refund.
Information is available at 1-800-869-7787.
The bib removal is the latest in a series of recent problems involving imports from China. Products including tires, toys, toothpaste, seafood and pet food have been recalled.
The Toys "R" Us move involves about 160,000 vinyl bibs, including some in its warehouses. Nearly 90 per cent of the bibs are from Hamco, and all of them were made in China, Toys "R" Us spokesperson Kathleen Waugh said.
The action by Toys "R" Us came two days after a California environmental group said that some vinyl bibs made in China and sold at Toys "R" Us stores contained lead levels well above federal safety limits for lead in paint.
Toys "R" Us has said its May tests were prompted by Wal-Mart's decision that month to recall lead-tainted vinyl bibs from its stores nationwide. Wal-Mart's recall came after a lawsuit brought by the Center for Environmental Health, the California group.
Both the bibs sold by Wal-Mart and Toys "R" Us were manufactured in China for Hamco.
A statement issued by Hamco at the time of the Wal-Mart recall did not address whether their bibs contained lead but quoted an industry trade group statement suggesting that the risk of babies ingesting lead even if the bibs were tainted was slight.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a statement in May saying that the lead-contaminated bibs were safe if in good condition. But if a bib "deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern," the agency said.
Aug 17, 2007 06:12 PM
JEFFREY GOLD
Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J.– Toys "R" Us Inc. on Friday said it was removing all vinyl baby bibs from its Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores as a precaution after two bibs made in China for one supplier showed lead levels that exceeded Toys "R" Us standards.
Toys "R" Us, which operates over 1,500 stores, said the result came in testing this month of bibs supplied by Hamco Inc. and marketed under the Koala Baby, Especially for Baby and Disney Baby labels.
Tests of Hamco bibs in May were within standards, Toys "R" Us said.
Vinyl bibs made by other companies have been temporarily removed to avoid any confusion among customers and allow further testing, Wayne-based Toys "R" Us said.
A message seeking comment from Hamco, based in Gonzales, La., was not immediately returned.
Childhood exposure to lead can cause learning problems, reduced intelligence, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder, studies have shown.
Toys "R" Us, the nation's second-largest toy seller after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said customers can return any vinyl bib purchased from a Toys "R" Us or Babies "R" Us store for a full refund.
Information is available at 1-800-869-7787.
The bib removal is the latest in a series of recent problems involving imports from China. Products including tires, toys, toothpaste, seafood and pet food have been recalled.
The Toys "R" Us move involves about 160,000 vinyl bibs, including some in its warehouses. Nearly 90 per cent of the bibs are from Hamco, and all of them were made in China, Toys "R" Us spokesperson Kathleen Waugh said.
The action by Toys "R" Us came two days after a California environmental group said that some vinyl bibs made in China and sold at Toys "R" Us stores contained lead levels well above federal safety limits for lead in paint.
Toys "R" Us has said its May tests were prompted by Wal-Mart's decision that month to recall lead-tainted vinyl bibs from its stores nationwide. Wal-Mart's recall came after a lawsuit brought by the Center for Environmental Health, the California group.
Both the bibs sold by Wal-Mart and Toys "R" Us were manufactured in China for Hamco.
A statement issued by Hamco at the time of the Wal-Mart recall did not address whether their bibs contained lead but quoted an industry trade group statement suggesting that the risk of babies ingesting lead even if the bibs were tainted was slight.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a statement in May saying that the lead-contaminated bibs were safe if in good condition. But if a bib "deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern," the agency said.
Mongo
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[sarcasm]But hey, she's been praised by Rush Limbaugh, so we KNOW that we can trust what she says! [/sarcasm]
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It's pissing me off about these pathetic toys companies....
So basically, it's ALL THE CHINESE'S FAULT, eh? Well, how many years now that these American companies and the rest of the world have been taking advantage of China's cheap labour? These companies have saved billions, and I didn't see them pointing fingers. Now, all the medias are pointing at the Chinese. Well, if they want hight quality stuff, they should keep their own manufactories in their country!
Oh, and as a company, SHOULDN'T THEY HAVE CHECKED THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FIRST BEFORE THEY SELL IT TO THE PUBLIC?? WHAT THE F** WERE THEIR QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT DOING??
Now, everyone's pointing the fingers at the Chinese. So it's ok to take advantage of them, but not ok if their production outcome sux? Well, you get what you pay for, bitches!
So basically, it's ALL THE CHINESE'S FAULT, eh? Well, how many years now that these American companies and the rest of the world have been taking advantage of China's cheap labour? These companies have saved billions, and I didn't see them pointing fingers. Now, all the medias are pointing at the Chinese. Well, if they want hight quality stuff, they should keep their own manufactories in their country!
Oh, and as a company, SHOULDN'T THEY HAVE CHECKED THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FIRST BEFORE THEY SELL IT TO THE PUBLIC?? WHAT THE F** WERE THEIR QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT DOING??
Now, everyone's pointing the fingers at the Chinese. So it's ok to take advantage of them, but not ok if their production outcome sux? Well, you get what you pay for, bitches!
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That's too funny. I wonder if she actually understood what she was saying? Cheap toys that can potentially poison your kids are available at Walmart. Now there's a selling point!
Yes, it's always the fault of someone else. As far as I am concerned, I hope the Chinese raise the value of their currency. Right now that country lives in an artificial economic environment, and yes, many companies do go there because production us cheap. If they didn't go, some would probably go out of business. If the cost of labour in China were more more realistic, this problem might be somewhat abated.
jaborandi
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I think there is plenty of blame to be shared by many stakeholders - not only the Chinese and the manufacturers to whom they sell their wares but also the consumer who puts saving money ahead of all other considerations. It seems everyone is out for the short term gain with scant attention to the long term view.
dt_toronto_geek
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Chemical pyjamas add to China export scares
By Geoff Dyer in Shanghai
Published: August 20 2007 19:56 | Last updated: August 20 2007 19:56
The safety problems affecting Chinese goods spread from toys to textiles on Monday as New Zealand said it would investigate allegations that imported children’s clothes contained dangerous levels of formaldehyde.
The government ordered the probe after scientists hired by a consumer watchdog programme discovered formaldehyde in Chinese clothes at levels of up to 900 times regarded as safe. Manufacturers sometimes apply formaldehyde to clothes to prevent mildew. It can cause skin rashes, irritation to the eyes and throat and allergic reactions.
The Warehouse, a New Zealand retailer, issued a recall at the weekend for children’s pyjamas made in China after two children were burned when their flannelette nightclothes caught fire.
The New Zealand investigation is the first time that the safety of Chinese clothes has been called into question; concerns have been raised over a series of Chinese products in recent months, including toys, food and toothpaste. Last week, Mattel said it was recalling 18.2m toys globally because of hazards such as the use of lead paint.
The latest concerns came as Li Changjiang, head of China’s safety watchdog, claimed the product safety scares were “a new trend of trade protectionismâ€, and accused some governments of “demonising China’s productsâ€.
His comments reflected Beijing’s anxiety over growing fears of Chinese exports in the US and Europe, but they were dismissed by Peter Mandelson, the European Union trade commissioner.
“The allegation that European companies’ action against toxic Chinese goods is politically motivated and shows bias against China is totally false,†said Mr Mandelson on Monday. “As trade commissioner, I will not accept claims of toxicity being used as a pretext for protectionism.’’
Economists say the safety scandals have so far had limited impact on exports, in part as toys accounted for less than 1 per cent of overall exports last year, while foodstuffs made up 1.4 per cent.
Textiles and clothing made up more than 13 per cent of exports in the first half of the year.
“The textile sector is a much more important part of China’s exports so this will be more of a cause for concern for the authorities,†said Mark Williams, an economist at Capital Economics in London. “However, these cases are still a drop in the cean in terms of China’s overall trade.â€
By Geoff Dyer in Shanghai
Published: August 20 2007 19:56 | Last updated: August 20 2007 19:56
The safety problems affecting Chinese goods spread from toys to textiles on Monday as New Zealand said it would investigate allegations that imported children’s clothes contained dangerous levels of formaldehyde.
The government ordered the probe after scientists hired by a consumer watchdog programme discovered formaldehyde in Chinese clothes at levels of up to 900 times regarded as safe. Manufacturers sometimes apply formaldehyde to clothes to prevent mildew. It can cause skin rashes, irritation to the eyes and throat and allergic reactions.
The Warehouse, a New Zealand retailer, issued a recall at the weekend for children’s pyjamas made in China after two children were burned when their flannelette nightclothes caught fire.
The New Zealand investigation is the first time that the safety of Chinese clothes has been called into question; concerns have been raised over a series of Chinese products in recent months, including toys, food and toothpaste. Last week, Mattel said it was recalling 18.2m toys globally because of hazards such as the use of lead paint.
The latest concerns came as Li Changjiang, head of China’s safety watchdog, claimed the product safety scares were “a new trend of trade protectionismâ€, and accused some governments of “demonising China’s productsâ€.
His comments reflected Beijing’s anxiety over growing fears of Chinese exports in the US and Europe, but they were dismissed by Peter Mandelson, the European Union trade commissioner.
“The allegation that European companies’ action against toxic Chinese goods is politically motivated and shows bias against China is totally false,†said Mr Mandelson on Monday. “As trade commissioner, I will not accept claims of toxicity being used as a pretext for protectionism.’’
Economists say the safety scandals have so far had limited impact on exports, in part as toys accounted for less than 1 per cent of overall exports last year, while foodstuffs made up 1.4 per cent.
Textiles and clothing made up more than 13 per cent of exports in the first half of the year.
“The textile sector is a much more important part of China’s exports so this will be more of a cause for concern for the authorities,†said Mark Williams, an economist at Capital Economics in London. “However, these cases are still a drop in the cean in terms of China’s overall trade.â€
dt_toronto_geek
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and yet another one today....
Wal-Mart quietly pulled dog treats after illnesses reported, but didn't issue recall
The Associated Press
Published: August 21, 2007
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. quietly stopped selling two brands of dog treats in July, after customers voiced concerns that the Chinese products may have caused their pets to fall ill, but no recall has been announced, a company spokeswoman confirmed.
The world's largest retailer started pulling Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26, spokeswoman Deisha Galberth said late Monday.
Wal-Mart also placed a computerized block on all cash registers to prevent workers from selling the products, Galberth said.
"When we took it off shelves at the end of July, we pulled it based on the customer feedback so we could do testing prior to announcing anything publicly," Galberth said. "That's why did not make a public announcement — it was still going through the testing process."
Wal-Mart's action follows a massive pet food recall in March, when retailers began pulling products made in China that included the chemical melamine — a contaminant that's a byproduct of several pesticides.
Galberth said she did not know what the specific customer complaints were about the dog treats, nor when the testing would be complete.
Galberth said she did not immediately know if the treats were sold at every Wal-Mart store.
"We are diligently testing this product," she said.
Philadelphia television station WPVI reported last week that a woman claimed her 2-year-old Chihuahua died after eating Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips. The station reported that an autopsy found the dog died of an infection caused by toxic bacteria.
Wal-Mart quietly pulled dog treats after illnesses reported, but didn't issue recall
The Associated Press
Published: August 21, 2007
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. quietly stopped selling two brands of dog treats in July, after customers voiced concerns that the Chinese products may have caused their pets to fall ill, but no recall has been announced, a company spokeswoman confirmed.
The world's largest retailer started pulling Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26, spokeswoman Deisha Galberth said late Monday.
Wal-Mart also placed a computerized block on all cash registers to prevent workers from selling the products, Galberth said.
"When we took it off shelves at the end of July, we pulled it based on the customer feedback so we could do testing prior to announcing anything publicly," Galberth said. "That's why did not make a public announcement — it was still going through the testing process."
Wal-Mart's action follows a massive pet food recall in March, when retailers began pulling products made in China that included the chemical melamine — a contaminant that's a byproduct of several pesticides.
Galberth said she did not know what the specific customer complaints were about the dog treats, nor when the testing would be complete.
Galberth said she did not immediately know if the treats were sold at every Wal-Mart store.
"We are diligently testing this product," she said.
Philadelphia television station WPVI reported last week that a woman claimed her 2-year-old Chihuahua died after eating Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips. The station reported that an autopsy found the dog died of an infection caused by toxic bacteria.