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http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp
I passed this information on because it was sent to my wife from a friend.
But because of the controversy I’m stopping. If you want you can do some research. I did a lot of checking and found out more things that I did not know about China. There is a limit to how many kids they can have. If the go over the limit they get fined.
Richard
My mom told me about this a couple of weeks ago, of all things to "recycle"....joe
Somebody better start watching what is going on or we won't have to worry about the big BANG!!!!
Richard
WOW that is crazy but i work for a place that has to look at stuff like that and it isint fun. U would crap if u see how much stuff i fined that had LED and is just junk.
If you read the whole story they only refer to used as in reject factory condoms, not ones that were on some guys pecker. There is no evidence that I can see to make me believe there is some one following fornicators around and gathering up slimey ones.
Do these come in different sizes too? LOL!
Nice find. I guess nobody will be practicing birthcontrol with those!:D Unbelievable that someone would think that people would want a condon as part of their hair tie! What's even more frightening, is that people will still buy chinese crap, me included, for the price. Harbor frieght might as well be called China Exports, yet they do serve a purpose for those one time jobs, still pretty sad. I heard an economist say yesterday, with all the layoffs on wallstreet, in the auto industry, etc... that it is a good time for people to apply for overseas jobs! First we outsource our labor to foreign countries, now we are outsourcing ourselves to stay employed! When will it end. :eek:
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Originally Posted by willowbilly3
I don't think given the fact that they are made from condoms would be something women or girls would want to have them on their hair.
Maybe your not reading the same thing as I have read when I see used that's what I would think it meant but would it make a difference anyway, a condom is still a condom. A kotex is a kotex until it’s used!! Would you want to use a new one as a napkin?
http://consumerist.com/consumer/ew/u...nds-322356.php
China Daily says that used condoms are being recycled and sold as hair bands in China. The condom bands are cheaper then bands that were not formerly prophylactics. The recycled condoms are quite popular, but risk infecting users with the diseases that they were meant to prevent.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2...nt_6251535.htm
In addition to being sold at local bazaars, the recycled condoms have been found at local beauty salons in the prosperous Pearl River Delta city, according to Guangzhou-based New Express Daily.
"These cheap and colorful rubber bands and hair ties sell well in the city, threatening the health of local people and tourists," the paper said.
Local doctors have warned that using these rubber bands could lead to the spread of AIDS, genital warts and other sexually transmitted diseases.
"There are a lot of bacteria and viruses on the rubber bands and hair ties made from used condoms," a dermatologist at the Guangzhou Hospital of Armed Police, who asked to be identified by his surname Dong, said.
"People could be infected with AIDS, warts or other diseases if they hold the rubber bands or strings in their mouths while weaving their hair into plaits or buns," Dong was quoted as saying by the paper.
Chen Wenlan, a resident of Dongguan, said she was disgusted when she discovered that the rubber bands a local beauty salon had given her last week were made of recycled condoms.
Chen, a local white-collar worker, is a frequent customer of local beauty salons.
"Many of my friends have not yet heard the news. And it is really terrible," Chen said.
Richard
I don't know about that maybe you could ask the clerk!!!!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by rusty29a
Richard
Right.
Can you imagine how THAT idea came up?
"Hey, boss, I have an idea, but you gotta bear with me on this........"
tom
this is gross. I always keep my hair back so I will be on the watch to make sure that I am not purchasing these. thank you.
Not to get off subject but your avator picture made me crack a smile.Quote:
Originally Posted by rusty29a
You see, several years ago we raced midgets on Sunday nights at Decatur and the raggedy old trailer we used hardley ever had any tail lights that would work.
So we would duct tape a flashlight with a tailight lens onto the bumper of the race car. Never did get pulled over :D :)
So you wouldn't see any difference between having what amounts to a piece of latex on your head as opposed to some guys semen? I see a BIG difference. And no, I don't want one on my daughters head either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by ford2custom
what the F*** if going on in this country!?!?!?!?! am i really the only "kid" to see what the hell is wrong here? the economy is gone its collapsing theres no revertin ghat, foods have become posionus non nutricous, water is becoming iffy. martial law looms??????who knows. gas is unnaffordable housing is destroyed. mean while the average idiot american goes happily long in his "green" car with his wallet chalk full of visa mastercard's and discover cards and has no REAL MONEY to his name. toys are posionus to our kids, and dont forget now that your kid either has add or autism there are no regular joe kids anymore. family values are non existent. music brainwashes kids into thinking being a low life piece of shit drug dealer is somehow cool? i talked to my 16 year old and 9 year old newphews and they both told me they have not been taught about the constitution or the bill of rights!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
honestly what the HELL IS GOING ON FOLKS?!?!?! :confused:
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Originally Posted by willowbilly3
I gave some information to the wives, and daughters. You were the one who seemed to be looking for proof. I won’t answer your stupid question. I don't know what your problem is but it seems like you want to get me pissed off. This isn't the site to start things on. If that's what your looking for you can find it real easy on the other site. I'm sure there are guys over there that are just as healthy that would be more then happy to go with you. First you wanted to let me know you could kill a guy with your jar of nuts if you wanted to when we were talking about permits to carry. I'm sure you could but us old guys with disabilities need to have more then a jar of nuts.
Richard
I'll see your jar of nuts and raise you a .380 which I don't even take out the trash unless it's in my pocket. but that is obviously another conversation.
I was pretty disturbed about the recycle issue until I read in the article where it stated that they were ( new ) condoms rejects, not ( used ) contaminated condoms. Then it became simply a matter of social taboo, not health concern. I'll save my indignant outrage for deadly dog food and lead laced toys.
The Chinese certainly have different values and production standards. It's becoming increasingly clear that we would be better off manufacturing our own stuff. Hell, even the emergency brake cable for my 64 C 10 was made in China... that just sucks.
We're heading for a BIG meltdown. Although I could add a shotgun to my weapons collection, I am fairly well prepared. Some more ammo would be nice though, gonna make sure the shelves are stocked.
have your nuts and bolts ready.
Meltdown seems imminent, a consumer nation that doesn't produce anymore is a dangerous situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by firebird77clone
Sorry Richard, for putting you on the offensive, I just have a bit of a knee jerk reaction to fear based information sometimes. I think buying anything from China is a potential risk anymore, they seem to have no qualms about endangering our health. However the header did state they were used condoms and the story really did not substantiate the image "used condoms" conjures.Quote:
Originally Posted by ford2custom
For some reason I am coming up completely blank on the reference to a jar of nuts. Maybe you could pm me where that reference was to.
As far as I am concerned, the US is way past due on the time to cut off imports from China. Hell, China can't even quality control it's own internal products without putting their people in harms way. You know damn well they aren't real concern about what they ship to the US.
Just one more reason to BUY AMERICAN!
We should stop buying this Chinese crap IMMEDIATELY.
Steve I wish it were so simple! I agree with you 100%, and yet when I'm operating on a tight budget, places like harbor freight are all I can afford for stuff I'll only use a few times like a cherry picker or a paint sprayer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4RE KLR
The name brands I use to buy that are USA brands(Delta, 3M, Black and Decker, Craftsman, Milwakee), are now making all their stuff in China too. I'm sure all of us have some aftermarket parts that are only made there. Most of the new sheet metal replacements are coming from overseas.
Like it or not, unless we put up a trade imbargo, Made in Taiwan will be with us for a long time coming. Places like Walmart exist because of China. It's the only way they can provide goods at such cheap prices.
Label shopping and paying more doesn't work when people barely can afford to pay their mortgages or put food on their tables. I wish we could bring all those production jobs back to the US. And if we did bring those jobs back, a lot of people here would rather pull welfare checks than get off their rearends and work!:confused:
being " green " is all the rage now :LOL: