·Theme
- Forums
- Cross Site
- The Asylum
- Well, ****. Now what?
Well, ****. Now what?Follow
That wasn't even a very fun fact.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
Unfortunately the post doesn't live up to the expectations the username creates.
***** you Lolgaxe
ticklebeard wrote:
Sorry they had to put your dog down Kao.
The CRC has been getting kicked in the nuts for years. At least the Sellwood is getting replaced before it dropped.
If you're up for a beer with a decade-long lurker, send me a pm. No shortage of beverages in this town.
Fun fact: A number of our primary municipal water pipes, carrying that much bragged about Bull Run water into the city, are hollow logs.
Nexa
The CRC has been getting kicked in the nuts for years. At least the Sellwood is getting replaced before it dropped.
If you're up for a beer with a decade-long lurker, send me a pm. No shortage of beverages in this town.
Fun fact: A number of our primary municipal water pipes, carrying that much bragged about Bull Run water into the city, are hollow logs.
Nexa
The true identity revealed!
Shaowstrike (Retired - FFXI)
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
lolgaxe wrote:
That wasn't even a very fun fact.
That monster in the mirror, he just might be you. -Grover
2 posts
lolgaxe wrote:
That wasn't even a very fun fact.
It wasn't fun was it?
damn.
It was very fun for me! Many people might be horrified at the vision of rotting logs spewing leakage along the way and dubious water into their homes, but I say THEY'RE A DARN SIGHT BETTER THAN PVC PIPES THOSE ENDOCRINE DISRuPTING ********
Aripyanfar wrote:
I say THEY'RE A DARN SIGHT BETTER THAN PVC PIPES THOSE ENDOCRINE DISRuPTING @#%^ERS.
Could always go with metal or clay. Hell, concrete would be better than wood logs.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Aripyanfar wrote:
It was very fun for me! Many people might be horrified at the vision of rotting logs spewing leakage along the way and dubious water into their homes, but I say THEY'RE A DARN SIGHT BETTER THAN PVC PIPES THOSE ENDOCRINE DISRuPTING @#%^ERS.
PVC will leach lead a bit of lead, but nothing at the level of the old lead piping.
The endocrine disrupters are mostly in plastic softeners. I don't believe they're an issue with hard PVC piping.
Still I'm guessing logs that were used for piping were petrified to some extent and not really 'rotting' or at least not presenting a health problem unless they're leaking and allowing septic in or something odd like that. The age might indicate that fittings and connections though are lead.
Edited, Jul 10th 2013 3:38pm by Elinda
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Quote:
Phthalates
on the label:
vinyl, PVC, phthalates, DEHP, DBP, fragrance, parfum
health effects:
Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals. According to the CDC, exposure to phthalates is wide spread and animal studies show that they are toxic to reproductive system and have other effects. Studies show that phthalates reduce female fertility and can cause premature breast development in young women. Phthalates in a mother’s body can effect the fetal development of her child. Baby boys whose mothers were exposed to high levels of phthalates are more likely to have altered genital development (2004 University of Rochester study) and altered levels of testosterone. For men, phthalates lower sperm counts, reduce sperm motility, and damage sperm. Endocrine disrupting chemicals have been linked to obesity. Several animal studies show that exposing mice to endocrine disruptors, including phthalates, causes them to become more obese. Phthalates are not regulated by the U.S. federal government. In 2004, the European Union banned the use of bibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) from personal care products. California state placed DEHP on its Prop 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.
used in:
Phthalates are used to make plastics soft and flexible. A 2002 study tested 72 cosmetic products from major U.S. brands and found phthalates in nearly 75% of them. None of them had the word phthalates on the label.
#3 Plastics
Cosmetics: Shampoos and conditioners, lotions, perfumes, nail polish, hair spray
Vinyl products, including friendly looking rubber duckies, shower curtains, and cosmetic bags
Products containing “fragranceâ€â€¨Plastic clothing, raincoats
Some plastic food containers
reduce your exposure to phthalates:
Avoid Vinyl and PVC plastic. Unless the manufacture specifies that the product is phthalate-free, avoid soft vinyl products with a strong plastic smell including toys and shower curtains. Choose fabric or non-plastic cosmetic bags.
Avoid #3 plastics. Look for #3 on the plastic product, food container, or bottle; it is usually on the bottom. #3 plastics contain phthalates.
Choose phthalate-free cosmetics. Read the labels and look for “phthalate-freeâ€.
Avoid products with fragrance. Phthalates are used in “fragrance†mixtures that are added to cosmetic products.
I believe Elinda's point was that PVC piping is typically rigid (particularly for large municipal use) and thus doesn't require much in the way of phthalates which are used to keep the plastic soft at normal temperatures.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
That's what she said.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
The rest of it was spent on very high dollar consultants
Sad that when reading that I felt the same as reading about a victory for a sports team I follow. Go High Dollar Consultants! GO!
Sad that when reading that I felt the same as reading about a victory for a sports team I follow. Go High Dollar Consultants! GO!
Disclaimer:
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
Jophiel wrote:
I believe Elinda's point was that PVC piping is typically rigid (particularly for large municipal use) and thus doesn't require much in the way of phthalates which are used to keep the plastic soft at normal temperatures.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
Let me try this again.
Cigarette smoke causes lung cancer.
Asbestos causes Mesothelioma.
Vaccines don't cause Autism.
Lead exposure causes brain damage in children.
PVA causes breast and testicular cancer, infertility, and probably causes emotional imbalances via it interfering with our hormonal systems.
No matter how rigid the water pipe.
You remember how they discovered most crude oil derived synthetics were endocrine disruptors? Because they thought that all this fish and animal infertility around lakes might be caused by leftover birth-contorl chemicals in women's urine. Except when they investigated that theory, they ruled the birth control out and the PVC pipes in, along with other plastic and petrochemical pollution. What does every oestrogen have in common? A benzine ring and being fat-soluable. What do most petrochemicals, synthetic plastics and synthetic fragrances have in common? A benzine ring and being fat-soluble. This isn't something to blank out of your mind because imagining a life without plastic is too hard. There are cheap and easy alternatives right now. There are a heap of plastics and synthetics that AREN'T endocrine disrupting. And the test to find out is simple and cheap. Welcome to the next Senate hearing. "Sir, when did you first know that there was a scientific consensus showing that the product you sell causes cancer and infertility?"
Edited, Jul 11th 2013 3:58am by Aripyanfar
Aripyanfar wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
I believe Elinda's point was that PVC piping is typically rigid (particularly for large municipal use) and thus doesn't require much in the way of phthalates which are used to keep the plastic soft at normal temperatures.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
PVC used as a 'fabric' and the like would be a different story. But that's not much of a water leeching concern unless you have really weird pipes.
Let me try this again.
Cigarette smoke causes lung cancer.
Asbestos causes Mesothelioma.
Vaccines don't cause Autism.
Lead exposure causes brain damage in children.
PVA causes breast and testicular cancer, infertility, and probably causes emotional imbalances via it interfering with our hormonal systems.
No matter how rigid the water pipe.
You remember how they discovered most crude oil derived synthetics were endocrine disruptors? Because they thought that all this fish and animal infertility around lakes might be caused by leftover birth-contorl chemicals in women's urine. Except when they investigated that theory, they ruled the birth control out and the PVC pipes in, along with other plastic and petrochemical pollution. What does every oestrogen have in common? A benzine ring and being fat-soluable. What do most petrochemicals, synthetic plastics and synthetic fragrances have in common? A benzine ring and being fat-soluble. This isn't something to blank out of your mind because imagining a life without plastic is too hard. There are cheap and easy alternatives right now. There are a heap of plastics and synthetics that AREN'T endocrine disrupting. And the test to find out is simple and cheap. Welcome to the next Senate hearing. "Sir, when did you first know that there was a scientific consensus showing that the product you sell causes cancer and infertility?"
Edited, Jul 11th 2013 3:58am by Aripyanfar
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Elinda wrote:
PVC is a straight chain hydrocarbon.
PVC still manages to be an endocrine disruptor. That's why substances need to be tested for whether they are or not. There are companies that test their containers for it, and there is at least one type of plastic used for bathroom products that isn't an endocrine disruptor. You wouldn't know the difference if you were just going by the look and feel of the plastic.
But is it manufactured by Chinese toddlers and sold at Wal-Mart for 8% less??
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
Chinese hermaphrodite toddlers, yes.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
The solution to sweat shops is air conditioners.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
Jophiel wrote:
Chinese hermaphrodite toddlers, yes.
It's the only logical way to explain their population since they keep killing the girls.
Shaowstrike (Retired - FFXI)
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
lolgaxe wrote:
The solution to sweat shops is air conditioners.
They aren't allowed to use the merchandise.
Shaowstrike (Retired - FFXI)
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
Well, I got my official "your position is going away" notice today. I have until September 2013 since they need someone to care for the servers until then . After that, I bump two people and end up taking a lower paying job. There is a good chance they will find at least one more position, so I may end up only bumping one person in that case. Also applied for a crapton of other jobs, most of which aren't government, which basically means my pension stays tiny, and my eventual retirement would be tiny. Not ideal, but what can you do eh?
Arch Duke Kaolian Drachensborn, lvl 95 Ranger, Unrest Server
Tech support forum | FAQ (Support) | Mobile Zam: http://m.zam.com (Premium only)
Forum Rules
Tech support forum | FAQ (Support) | Mobile Zam: http://m.zam.com (Premium only)
Forum Rules
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
Well, I got my official "your position is going away" notice today. I have until September 2013 since they need someone to care for the servers until then . After that, I bump two people and end up taking a lower paying job. There is a good chance they will find at least one more position, so I may end up only bumping one person in that case. Also applied for a crapton of other jobs, most of which aren't government, which basically means my pension stays tiny, and my eventual retirement would be tiny. Not ideal, but what can you do eh?
Don't fret, you're still fairly young, you can still get back on the dole...
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
Not ideal, but what can you do eh?
Make your position relevant again...Two words...Explosive Bridge! Like in one of those tower defense games!
Dandruffshampoo wrote:
Curses, beaten by Professor stupidopo-opo.
Annabella, Goblin in Disguise wrote:
Stupidmonkey is more organized than a bag of raccoons.
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
...my pension stays tiny, and my eventual retirement would be tiny. Not ideal, but what can you do eh?
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Recent Visitors: 310
All times are in CST
Anonymous Guests (310)
- Forums
- Cross Site
- The Asylum
- Well, ****. Now what?
© 2024 Fanbyte LLC