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Posted: Jun 9th, 2007 03:59 am |
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When will Americans wake up and demand that the Chinese use the same quality control that we have to use over here? If the Chinese were held to the same standards we were then the prices would not be so low. And besides why are we in the corporate bed with RED CHINA. I would like for a corporate exec. to defend these developments. We are told it is because we cannot compete and make has much money if things are made over here, I think it is because the execs. want a larger piece of the pie and the only way is to screw the American worker.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 07:21 pm |
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| Good questions, ff12. Whether the answer is that the execs want a larger piece of pie for themselves or for their corporations, I think the answer all boils down to money and the bottom line. And as things like quality control, government inspections and regulations, and the minimum wage increase, I'm afraid we'll see even more things going to other countries where it's okay for somebody to work a 12-hour day and make $2.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 08:07 pm |
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| I believe you can roll illegal immigrants and the domestic work force into this argument as well. -in regards to illegal immigrants working for less money and employers that are caught having to utilize them or not be competitive in their area of business. Construction contractors are caught between a rock and a hard place. If they only use legal workers and pay minimum wages, then they cannot bid projects as low as the others that use lower paid workers. This is simple math.
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Posted: Jun 23rd, 2007 03:23 pm |
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If we are going to deal with Communists and give them our stuff, why not Cuba? The cost to transport the goods would be a whole lot less and the execs. and stock holders could make even more money.
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Posted: Jul 8th, 2007 09:27 pm |
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| I think one of the biggest reasons for importing from other countries is that Americans only want to pay a certain amount for the goods they buy. To make the product, cover internal costs and have a profit margin, companies have gone to other countires to get the products made. Even with shipping, it is still much cheaper than making the products here.
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LottieDottie
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Posted: Jul 9th, 2007 04:05 am |
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We have all witnessed the tragic deaths of thousands of domestic cats and dogs in the world recently due to China's greed and disregard of quality control. Personally I want products that I can trust and rely upon. I am slowing down my purchases of "made in china" products. And you can to. Visit these links: U.S. Stuff or Made in America. Buy American made products. Help boost our economy and put Americans back to work.
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LottieDottie
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Posted: Jul 11th, 2007 10:36 pm |
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We have another "chinese import" that has been labeled very hazardous. Better start reading those labels.......
"US officials have warned consumers to avoid using toothpaste made in China after a shipment was found to contain a poisonous chemical used in anti-freeze.
The Food and Drug Administration said it could contain diethylene glycol, which has been blamed for the deaths of at least 50 people in Panama last year.
The brands affected are usually sold at "bargain" retail outlets, the FDA said.
The warning comes amid a series of contamination scandals involving Chinese exports to the Americas."
Visit this link for MORE information:
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/email/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6275758.stm
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Stonefree
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Posted: Jul 25th, 2007 01:10 pm |
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Basically anything that is meant to go in stomach or in through my skin, I wil not buy a "bargin" item to save money. Dollar stores are not always bargin locations because there is a reason you are getting the item for $1. As my step-father said, "Nothing, absolutely nothing, in life is free. You pay some cost, either right away or down the road."
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Posted: Jul 29th, 2007 03:25 am |
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Another reason to avoid Chinese imports is that they are one of if not they largest oppresors of Christians in the world. How did we get from Tiannamen Square to giving them everything we have.
In regard to all the recalls of their products , if you make a deal with the devil you will get burnt..............
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Posted: Aug 4th, 2007 03:38 am |
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Add Fisher Price toys to the list of dangerous products. Lead paint used on them.
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LottieDottie
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Posted: Aug 7th, 2007 10:21 am |
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I don't think the RECALLS from Chinese Imports will stop or slow down any time soon. This is probably just the tip of the iceburg. You CAN make a difference, be an informed consumer.
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2007
Release #07-257
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 916-4498
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's
toys
Units: About 967,000
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse
health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were
manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone
or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled
toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The
toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the
product or packaging.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for
between $5 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the
product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the
consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at
(800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at
http://www.service.mattel.com
Product List:
33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal
33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal
39038 Elmo Tub Sub
87946 Elmo Keyboard
90609 Elmo Collectible
90612 Zoe Collectible
90614 Big Bird Collectible
93068 Elmo Boom Box
93307 Press N Go Elmo
93492 Cookie Saxophone
93615 Splash Tub Puzzle
B7554 Count To Beat Elmo
B7987 Elmo In The Giggle Box
B9620 Dora's Talking House
C6908 Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack
C6909 Diego Figure Pack
C6911 Boots, Tico Figure Pack
G5112 Sing With Elmo's Greatest Hits
H2943 Grow With Me Elmo Sprinkler
H3344 Birthday Dora
H5570 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Zoe, Bigbird)
H4628 Water Fun Tote
H8237 Blue 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H9124 Chef Dora
H9186 Giggle Grabber Ernie
J0338 Diego Talking Field Journal
J0344 Go Diego Go Deep Sea Rescue
J0346 Go Diego Go Talking Rescue 4 X 4
J5936 Giggle Grabber Chef Cookie Monster
J6537 Sesame Street Giggle Toolbelt
J6763 Royal Boots And Tico
J7983 Sesame Street Tub Pots & Pans
J9692 Dora's Talking Pony Place
K3414 Diego - Talking Gadget Belt
K3580 Fairytale Adventure Dora
K4140 Toucan Motorcycle Rescue
L3194 Surprise Inside Diego Eggs
L3488 Sesame Street Birthday Figure Pack
L3507 Sesame Street - Super Boom Box
L5202 Birthday Dora
L8905 Pablo & Pals
M0352 Dora Figures Diego & Bear
M0527 Sesame Street Giggle Doodler
M2051 Lets Go Rescue Center
33663 Ernie Light Up Musical Pal
34658 Elmo Stacking Rings
39054 Sesame Street Shape Sorter
90267 Ernie Splashin' Fun Trike
90611 Cookie Collectible
90613 Ernie Collectible
90745 Construction Playset
93107 Action Fire Engine
93308 Rev & Go Cookie Monster
93493 Elmo's Guitar
93780 Music And Lights Phone
B7888 Shake, Giggle & Roll
B7989 Silly Parts Talking Elmo
C6910 Swiper Figure Pack
G3825 Dora Talking Vamonos Van
G9717 Giggle Doodler
H3343 Cousin Daisy
H5569 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Cookie, Ernie)
H4187 Dora Figures In Tube
H8236 Dora 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H8238 Sponge Bob 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H9125 Bedtime Dora
H9188 Giggle Grabber Oscar The Grouch
J0343 Go Diego Go Antarctic Rescue
J0345 Go Diego Go Mountain Rescue
J5935 Giggle Grabber Soccer Elmo
J6762 Queen Mami
J6765 Prince Diego
J9518 Sesame Street Giggle Drill
K0617 Twins Nursery
K3571 Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue Unit
K4139 Go Diego Go Dinosaur Rescue
L0305 Dora Figure
L3215 Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-Box
L5813 Diego Tub Trike
M0351 Dora Figures Dora & Kitty
M0524 Go Diego Go Talking Gadget
M0732 Dora's Talking House
M2052 Fairytale Castle
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07257.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
http://www.cpsc.gov.
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LottieDottie
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Posted: Aug 22nd, 2007 10:04 am |
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I'm sure everyone has heard the latest on Chinese imports...... Some Diabetes strips, made in China are fake!!!!! And people are getting false readings and dosing themselves incorrectly. Talk about life threatening..... First they put an ingredient in dog/cat food that caused kidney/liver failure, next they used lead paint on a popular brand of children's toys, and now this. Make a STATEMENT don't buy MADE IN CHINA products. Your health, your child's health, your pets health may be at stake.
Lottie Dottie
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