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No, I've never tried "Glister"...
in fact, hadn't even heard of it ('til you mentioned it).
As far as your other point, my life isn't governed by my religion.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 19, 2006 at 12:28 AM
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Bonjour Madame PO,
44 comments! my, my! it seems that by reading comments I've bumped into the blog of another commenters' Bermuda Triangle. Congratulations! Yet, being jealous of your friends' success is what your Wiccan religion teaches you? No offense, just that it seems contradictory to me. Returning to subject of the post, have you ever tried "glister" which contains a different mixture of fluorides?. You come from where it originates (American Way), you should know better if it is true or just crap, but here, in my country, passes as "the bestest" tooth paste with seven more effects beside the whitening.
posted by
ex_simsimswife
on February 18, 2006 at 12:23 AM
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I try not to, ella scopilo.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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That's what I say, Straightforward!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 8:52 PM
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I agree, B...
although, strictly adhering to
every single warning/precaution could lead to total social paralysis.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 8:52 PM
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I'll take that into consideration, Captain...
you certainly
do leave "thought provoking" comments!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 8:47 PM
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Labels indeed!
posted by
Straightforward
on February 11, 2006 at 8:06 PM
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Just think of how much fluoride they put in your city water...
Ella
posted by
ella_scopilo
on February 11, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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Precaution is better than cure. I take heed of warnings.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 11, 2006 at 1:42 PM
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clearification
by mainstream I meant off the Republican mainstream. Not necessarly the mainstream of society
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on February 11, 2006 at 11:05 AM
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Fox Mulder, meet Ralph Nader
The problem is that no one is willing to come out and say, "Hey, I believe in Big Foot, and I have a picture to prove it!" It's kinda hard to have a debate on the paranormal when everyone totes the "Party Line" of popular culture.
As far as having a site that resembles Ralph Nader...be careful. Nader is like your dear Aunt May who lives out in California. You like her a lot. She sends you birthday cards every year, but you never actually get out to see her for Christmas or Holidays. How about John Macaine? Maverick site, off the mainstream a bit, but still a powerhouse that is not only incredibly popular, but will be a major player in any game he chooses to play.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on February 11, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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What the hell is postum?
I thought that was used in gardening ... people actually drink it, too?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 10:12 AM
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My sincere hope, Blanche, is for this blog...
to become, in essence, a cross between the X-files and
Ralph Nader.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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That's a good one, Jack...
There certainly are a lot of warning labels around. Some scientists predict that in the future even
people will be required by law to wear them (i.e. "Warning: May be unsuitable for marriage" or "Warning: bad tipper", etc).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 10:07 AM
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If this continues, B...
I may have to retire or something ... just to give others a chance.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 11, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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This reminds me of a dilemma that I have. I asked a local grocer to get
Postum, since I'm allergic to caffeine. He got it but now I've caught him putting the price label over the expiration date -- which is "out-of-date". That means he was nice enough to get the Postum but is now stuck with a product that even I, who asked for it, would prefer not to buy.
posted by
WindTapper
on February 11, 2006 at 7:53 AM
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Thanks for the warnings!
posted by
WindTapper
on February 11, 2006 at 7:44 AM
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MPO,
Yet more information, we're not supposed to know: the science changes every week.
posted by
Blanche.
on February 11, 2006 at 2:42 AM
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Caution: Warning Labels Have Been Proven to Cause Cardiac Problems in Rats.
In a recent study, one hundred rats, tested individually and in groups of six, had cardiac inactivity caused by depositing less than two cases of warning labels upon their thoracic area.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on February 11, 2006 at 2:28 AM
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Warning labels are good!
Congrats! 6 clicks are here. The balance will be in your other blog. Thanks for playing.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 11, 2006 at 2:19 AM
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There's a town around here...
where the houses are situated next to those huge power station "thingys" ... and, thus, the children tend to be born with all sorts of birth defects.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 10:08 PM
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yeah, they feared for the brain developement of their kids...but
I grew up with fluoridated (f louridated on most road signs) and turned out okay...I think
posted by
FreeManWalking
on February 10, 2006 at 9:56 PM
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From those who opposed it, I assume?
And, hope.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 9:54 PM
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MPO...we had big problems with death threats when they voted to
fluoridate (or not) BELLINGHAM, WA's water supply.
posted by
FreeManWalking
on February 10, 2006 at 9:47 PM
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Yeah, FLIGHTPATH, I think that's wise...
Because, even though it's not going to kill an adult ... you would assume the accumulation over the years (from swallowing trace amounts while brushing) can't be too
good for you.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:34 PM
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Good info! I use a toothpaste with no flouride It's made with Tea Tree Oil
which has antiseptic, but no harmful qualities.
posted by
reasons
on February 10, 2006 at 8:19 PM
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Sometimes knowledge can be a scary thing, A.
I generally use the kind with Peroxide, however, having said that ... I wouldn't recommend people automatically throwing all their "Crest" in the trash, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:12 PM
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You're welcome, nanaroo.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:08 PM
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I'm sure that's not true, johnmcnab
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:08 PM
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Two biggest examples of Apu's "price gouging":
1. Little boy asks, "Sir, how much is the penny candy?"
Apu answers, "Surprisingly expensive."
2. Marge asks the price of a bottle of aspirin.
Apu answers, "$24.99."
Marge is shocked, "$24.99!!!"
Apu says, "Yes. I lowered the price because an escaped mental patient tampered with the bottle."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:07 PM
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M.P.O.
Goodness gracious M.P.O! That bottle was even older than I am. I wonder if I've passed my shelf life?
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 10, 2006 at 5:39 PM
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M.P.O.
thanks, wow!
posted by
Nanaroo
on February 10, 2006 at 3:42 PM
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this reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where Apu blacks out the 'sell by' date.
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on February 10, 2006 at 3:41 PM
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I'm going to check the contents of my tooth paste soon. This has been the most useful fact I've read in a long time.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM
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Thank you for your kind words. However, my creative writing...
may have been a tad too creative, in this instance. By "overgrown children" I meant primarily adults ... you see, Slip N Slides have a strict height /weight limit which (generally speaking) would only safely cover "children". However, having said that, I suppose a really enormous "Baby Huey"-ish child should steer clear, as well.
Sorry for any confusion.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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Wow
I am amazed at everything you wrote. I can't believe that many children would break their necks. By the way, thanks for your input on the poem. Very informative post. Great writing.
posted by
KrystalDMonroe
on February 10, 2006 at 12:50 PM
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Staggering Genius, I'm just surprised it wasn't found ...
on the shelves of a "
7-11".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 12:15 PM
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AC A, I aways enjoyed the warning you occasionally find on knives...
"Warning: do not attempt to catch falling knives"
If you need to be told that ... you deserve to die.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 12:13 PM
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YAY ~ TGIF!
I always like the good old alcohol warning label, "Drink Responsibly". Easier said than done I guess... 
posted by
AC_Allyn
on February 10, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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why does it not suprise me that the most out of date item was VA?
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on February 10, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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Frankly, I'm not surprised. We're a culture that has to put a
HOT! warning on a cup of coffee, for Pete's sake. The world would truly be a dull place if there were no fools.
posted by
Talion
on February 10, 2006 at 9:20 AM
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For real, Talion...
one time (on "Dateline" or
something), I saw video of a guy (who must have weighed
at least "3 bills") killing himself on one of those "death traps".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 9:09 AM
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I used to do that, too, Captain!
My mother actually warned me against it, but I just assumed she was lying (hoping my bad breath would socially cripple me).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 9:07 AM
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What is an adult doing on a slip-n-slide anyway? Maybe the expiration date on their medication passed.
posted by
Talion
on February 10, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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poisonious breath mint
And to think, when I was in Jr. High, I thought swallowing toothpaste would help cure bad breath. Looking back on it, a daily poisoning of myself before 1st hour for almost 3 years could explain a lot about my current state of mind.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on February 10, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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Oh and, btw...
TGIF!!!!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 10, 2006 at 8:27 AM
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