"Gastroppd" episode "Keeping it Fresh: Preservatives and the Poison Squad".
The history behind the US FDA, and a look at food preservatives today.
Underfunding as a tactic 100 years ago -- and today.
Backroom deals and more...
All of this before the current attack on the FDA.
Here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://gastropod.com/2018/08/
Less than 30% of Ontario's drinking water from private wells was tested last year, auditor general finds
Less than one-third of the 1.3 million Ontario residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water had it tested within the last twelve months, says a report by the province...
#water #safety #government #Ontario #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/less-than-30-of-ontario-s-drinking-water-from-private-wells-was-tested-last-year-auditor-general-finds-1.7498383?cmp=rss
Thought experiment: What could a person do to protect themselves from deportation or harm from authoritarian regimes?
Totally hypothetical.
This thread will have comments off.
@theaigrid
The problem with AI? The incentives are all wrong, according to Tristan Harris. It's a race to be first, not a race to be responsible. This leads to a "Jenga tower" of increasingly unstable and potentially dangerous AI capabilities.
Prince Harry’s immigration records ‘heavily redacted’ in court filings despite public interest claims. Here’s why…. https://www.inbella.com/976799/prince-harrys-immigration-records-heavily-redacted-in-court-filings-despite-public-interest-claims-heres-why/ #Court #CourtFilings #DepartmentOfHomelandSecurity #HeritageFoundation #immigration #ImmigrationStatus #Legal #News #PrinceHarry #PrinceHarryImmigration #PrinceHarryUSImmigration #privacy #PublicInterest #Royal #RoyalFamilies #RoyalFamily #RoyalGossip #Royals #RoyalsGossip #safety #security #USImmigration #USNews #World
Tesla drops ‘FSD’ from name of its driver-assist tech in China
(tesla's fsd) still needs more knowledge about Chinese roads in general, because it kept mistaking bike lanes for right turn lanes
#china #tesla #ADAS #fsd #safety #automotive #auto #cars #transportation
https://electrek.co/2025/03/25/tesla-drops-fsd-from-name-of-its-driver-assist-tech-in-china/
The #US #Military thinks they own the skies wherever they fly and that they don't have to abide by any "civilian" rules and regulations.
Also, we need to stop this practice of military "fly overs". Ignoring the abject #jingoism, they're dangerous as fuck! #FAA #safety #DCA #Delta
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/29/nx-s1-5344430/delta-plane-dca-close-call-air-force
UK: Cybertruck driver pulled over, vehicle seized over safety concerns: 'An over-6,000-pound piece of steel' 3/28/25
"...Though the Cybertruck recently got a high safety standard rating in the United States, the U.K. has more stringent safety standards for cars, and the Cybertruck falls short on many of these.
The first area where it fails is its size. With a massive weight of 6,898 pounds (or nearly 3 tons) and a width of 7.2 feet, the vehicle is too heavy and wide to drive safely on British roadways.... "
https://autos.yahoo.com/cybertruck-driver-pulled-over-vehicle-033000308.html
I casually mentioned to the electrician doing the circuit breaker box move in my home that the California code requiring smoke detectors in each bedroom in my small house seemed like overkill, and he launched into an impassioned speech as to why they’re so important and how they save lives.
So go make sure you have your smoke alarms!
#MutualAidRequest day two
Already raised $200, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Things have taken a turn for me in both good and bad ways recently. I got accepted into my dream school, but I'm struggling to be able to afford to go. And since being accepted into my dream school and wanting to leave my abusive household, I'm at an even higher risk of homelessness now. Anything helps greatly, even just sharing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
JD Vance slams Denmark during visit to U.S. space base in Greenland
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance slammed Denmark during a visit to Greenland on Friday, saying it has not done a good job in keeping the semi-autonomous Danish territory and its people safe from incursions by China and Russia, while pledging respect for Greenland's sovereignty and asking...
#politics #military #internationalrelations #safety #Greenland #Denmark
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/vance-denmark-greenland-1.7496477?cmp=rss
https://gofund.me/ca832e28
Things have taken a turn for me in both good and bad ways recently. I got accepted into my dream school, but I'm struggling to be able to afford to go. And since being accepted into my dream school and wanting to leave my abusive household, I'm at an even higher risk of homelessness now. Anything helps greatly, even just sharing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
It's Official: Almost Every Cybertruck Needs To Be Glued Back Together
The Tesla Cybertruck has gone from a stop-sale to a full official recall. Owners were finding the stainless steel trim on Cybertruck A-pillars were peeling off. As it turns out, the parts have been faulty, and now the company needs to replace them. The recall seems to cover just about every Cybertruck built
#tesla #cybertruck #recall #safety #automotive #auto #cars #transportation
https://carbuzz.com/its-official-almost-every-cybertruck-needs-to-be-glued-back-together/
An ice storm is heading toward the GTA. Here's what to expect hour-by-hour
There’s a potentially dangerous ice storm heading toward the Greater Toronto Area that’s set to create bad conditions throughout the weekend. Here's when it's expected to hit.
#weather #travel #safety #GTA #GreaterTorontoArea #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/freezing-rain-toronto-storm-1.7495969?cmp=rss
Good morning.
28 March 2025
Back in the early 1960s, at the Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan, there was a park near the seawall that held a special place in our hearts. The centerpiece of the park was the remains of an old airplane, with a slide extending from the back. We affectionately nicknamed it "The Seaplane" and spent countless hours there, letting our imaginations soar. Of course, this makeshift jungle gym would never meet today’s safety standards—sharp edges and all. Yet, despite the potential hazards, we all managed to walk away with just stories to tell and memories to cherish. Remarkably, children would venture to the park on their own, drawn to the charm of The Seaplane by the seawall. It was a different era, full of adventure and freedom.
"In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
It appears that child choking incidents are down in the UK because people carry less cash and use electronic payments.
It never occurred to me before I read this story.
Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by UBC researchers
An anti-violence activist says the invention, which can detect drugs within 30 seconds, aims to make the stir sticks ubiquitous in bars, clubs and pubs, so every single drink served comes with a safety test.
#technology #safety #violence #News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ubc-stir-stick-spiked-drinks-1.7495753?cmp=rss
https://www.alojapan.com/1228929/okinawa-governor-demands-us-marines-relocation-deadline-amid-regional-security-challenges/ Okinawa governor demands US Marines relocation deadline amid regional security challenges #crimes #DennyTamaki #GenNakatani #guam #LogisticalComplexity #Naha #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #osprey #RyoHinataYamaguchi #Safety #TokyoInternationalUniversity #TransferAgreement #USAirForce #UsMarines #USMilitary #YakushimaIsland #沖縄 Okinawa’s governor has demanded a clear deadline for relocating 9,000 US Marines from the southern Japanese prefecture…