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How many times can you lift a bag of cement?
Cement or pure plaster would be pretty bad for the eyes.
Firstly, cement when wet is highly alkaline (~pH 13) which would with sweaty skin could cause 1st, 2nd and even 3rd degree burns depending on exposure.
Forget about the eyes, and mucous membranes.
Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation of the eyes. Depending on the level of exposure, effects may range from redness to chemical burns and blindness.
http://www.cdc.gov/eLCOSH/docs/d0500/d000513/d000513.html
Also, the chemical reaction when plaster mixes with water is exothermic. Which could also lead to burning.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaster
Right, I think i'll scrub plasterer off the potential jobs list.
Stealth Cat
Oh wow. This is like that "Blink" episode of Dr Who
The Human Drain
They used to have one of these in swansea swimming pool. It was called Megabowl.
Tired Of Struggling With Difficult To Use Ice Trays?
1. erm, what about the waste of plastic in the packaging.
2. If it means that much to you, then freeze mineral water
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Commercial?! FTW!
Indeed, manipulative as the ad is, there is is no use fighting this stuff with FUD.
There have been a few basic studies on the dietary impact of glucose and fructose, particular in relation to insulin.
In terms of satiety, this is a fairly recent report :
^ Monsivais et al. (2007). "Sugars and satiety: does the type of sweetener make a difference?". American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 86: 116–123.
Chemically the corn syrup (55% fructose and 45% glucose) used in foods is very similar to sucrose (50% fructose and 50% glucose) and thus mimics its apparent sweetness.
The chief difference, aside from the slight increase in fructose is that sucrose is a disaccharide - the fructose and glucose are covalently bonded by a condensation reaction (removal of a H20).
Corn syrup however, consists of individual molecules of glucose and fructose, which aside from tasting different, can be absorbed more readily by the body : The body requires an enzyme to break down the sucrose into fructose and glucose.
It's pretty clear that refined foods are for the most part bad for us because they deliver nutrients in concentrations far greater than we could ever get by harvesting food by hand. High concentrations of fructose could be problematic.
Honey from bees contains free fructose and glucose molecules (48%,47%), and so would pose a similar risk - the main difference is that honey is not consumed in such vast concentrations as found in soft drinks.
If you really want to taste how much sugar is in a soft drink. Let it go cold and flat and see how much you can drink.
http://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_fshw.php?mwi=1243
So sadly, I think the advert does have a point: It is probably fine in moderation though perhaps they should have stated (and like honey, it is fine in moderation).
Smells Like Bootylicious
This works in the same sence as someone on the dole.
Tim Lee: Powerpoint Comedy
Quite amusing, but man that must be the kindest/most lubricated audience ever.
How To Give Your Business Card : Trick
I'm a snake oil saleesman, I use this method.
Maki - I can haz your soul?
He was being shown 2 girls one cup by his mate.