by Christopher Paul on August 16, 2013 Historically, heavy metals have been used in cosmetics for centuries. Today, their use has largely gone down. But Deborah Blune writing for the New York Times highlights that many cosmetics still contain trace amounts of lead and other toxic elements:
Most lipsticks contain at least a trace of lead, researchers have shown. But a new study finds a wide range of brands contain as many as eight other metals, from cadmium to aluminum. Now experts are raising questions about what happens if these metals are swallowed or otherwise absorbed on a daily basis.
The concern is that even small traces of lead will build up over time – especially when lipstick is applied several times a day. Cadmium is particularly hazardous; it's thought to be carcinogenic, an environmental hazard, and can cause kidney failure.
If you're concerned about your exposure, limit your use and use EWG's Cosmetics DatabaseCosmetics Database for a list of the published ingredients and any data associated with those chemicals to help make an informed decision.
via Boing Boing
by Christopher Paul on August 16, 2013 Jack’s Toyis a great story of one man’s love of his BMW Isetta and the sweater he knitted. The Isetta was one of the first "successful" cars BMW built following WWII and is hardly remembered when you consider its legendary 507 (which hardly sold at all), the 2002, and the now-infamous, 3-Series.
These lost car stories always get me – especially about odd cars like Jack’s.
I don’t remember where I saw this – I think it was from someone on Twitter – but when I searched for it, I found the Jalopnik post. Needless to say, I’ve subscribed to Petrolicious’ videos, now. They’ll all beautiful.
by Christopher Paul on August 16, 2013 by Christopher Paul on August 15, 2013 Federico Viticci reviewed Editorial, a new markdown editor for iOS. The app is an absolute steal at $5.99 and anyone who writes on their iPad should pick this up. It’s tremendously powerful – so much so that it looks a little daunting to learn. But Viticci wrote the highest quality iOS app review I’ve ever read and offers some of his workflows for download after his eight months of beta testing.
by Christopher Paul on August 15, 2013 These maps highlight some surprising facts. There are some sobering U.S. findings about child poverty and social tolerance. But just as interesting is how diverse we are – the ancestry map of the Middle East is a good example.
via The Loop