Stefon Harris: There are no mistakes on the bandstand
www.ted.com What is a mistake? By talking through examples with his improvisational Jazz quartet, Stefon Harris walks us to a profound truth many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don’t react to them appropriately.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the “Sixth Sense” wearable tech, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at www.ted.com
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Q&A: Is there building code on where the central AC compressors should be installed?
Question by TfC_137: Is there building code on where the central AC compressors should be installed?
Our new construction home is scheduled to close next month., but the location of the AC compressors is really annoying. The compressors were right on one edge of our extented patio at first. I think that is a design flaw I had not expected. Other houses don’t have our issues since our house is flipped. I expressed my concern to the builder on the safety (kids will play on the patio)and noise issues. They said it was impossible to move to the other side at the current stage. However they did move a little bit to allow a seperation (one foot, with some plants put there). I really appreciate their gesture. But is that really what can be done? Is is possible that the current location violates some building code? How to find out if that is the case?
Best answer:
Answer by glenn
With the pipes and electrical box, I would bet it is very expensive to move at this stage. Building code is different in every city. Your city might have something about this but I can’t imagine that they would.
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Should there/are there laws about selling recalled food?
Question by Beka E: Should there/are there laws about selling recalled food?
With the recent recall of peanut related products, I am left wondering what would happen to a business that continued to sell the contaminated product? Do you think there should be laws with potential fines or jail time for shop owners who continue to sell these products?
In example: there is a small corner store in my town just outside Baltimore City. The shop owner is strange and I doubt he is aware that there are recalls on peanut related products and if he does know about the recall I highly doubt that he would throw away any of his merch. I also don’t think he gets his stuff from a distributor, more like a Costco shopper. I still see peanut butter crackers, sports bars etc… on his shelves. if this makes someone sick they could die. Sol what I want to know is, Is it the consumers responsibility or should the retailer be held responsible for selling recalled product?
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Answer by hamlin2win
there should be laws against selling recalled food
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Is there anything we can to do to improve the quality control process for products made In China?
Question by Gigi: Is there anything we can to do to improve the quality control process for products made In China?
Fisher Price just recalled hundreds of thousands of toys to do lead paint. This comes shortly after a Thomas the Tank recall. Is there anything we can do to improve the quality control process for all the items that are made in China? Yes, we can say we are going to purchase only Made in the USA products, but anyone who has a child knows how much they love Dora and Diego, Sesame Street and Elmo, etc. These products are all manufactured in China and imported. As a consumer and as a parent I am extremely concerned about this. I would love to hear your feedback….
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Answer by GayLF
I am going to do my best to stop buying anything made in China until the stores that buy the crap get the point.
Its getting to be ridiculous. Every day we hear about a new thing from China that is potentially hazardous.
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Q&A: Is there a website w/ comprehensive information of the pet food recall?
Question by manoarain808: Is there a website w/ comprehensive information of the pet food recall?
All of these different companies are recalling their products and it’s getting more difficult to keep up. I’m visiting all these websites and crosschecking the products I have with the various lists. I was wondering if there was a SINGLE website that kept track of the products that are being recalled.
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Answer by Giddyup
When I pulled up Purina.com (the official site) (since that is what I feed my cat) – It gave me all the information I needed and websites to find more updated info as it becomes known.
By the way, Purina says that they make and use all their cat and dog food (except one brand of Mighty Dog) in their own plant right here in the good old USA.
Check it out…
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THERE IS A SLIGHT FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT… (Day 280)
Day 280 (February 5, 2011)
Video Rating: 2 / 5
What happens if there is a recall order on a product and the company ignores it?
Question by cass the shiz: What happens if there is a recall order on a product and the company ignores it?
Best answer:
Answer by Stephen K
The government will step in and crack a few heads
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Out There – Gamedesign: Perspective
In this Video I show you why I chose the isometric perspective for the upcoming game “Zombie Builder”. I think this one got better, then the last. Video production is not that easy. Information English: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com German: Website: bombing-games.benediktvogler.de Blog: bombinggames.wordpress.com
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Q&A: Can there exist a graphics card which supports direct X feature but does not support direct3D feature?
Question by Jagdeep S: Can there exist a graphics card which supports direct X feature but does not support direct3D feature?
Actually when I run the directx test directX feature is available but direct3D feature is missing so is it that there is some fault in my graphics card or some graphics card have directX but do not have direct3D feature
So I am unable to play only Direct3D games but directX is availble
And I use an onboard graphics card, I have downloaded almost 10 drivers still the same problem
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Answer by Jim B
I have an old Dell Latitude CPx that is that way
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now there is a fda recall on dog treats, pig ears?
Question by darlin12009: now there is a fda recall on dog treats, pig ears?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — North Bergen, NJ — March 23, 2007 — Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats sold by BJ’s Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the “Berkley & Jensen” brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory “BEST IF USED BY 2009” (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella. Additional testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during the above time period has not revealed any additional evidence of Salmonella contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily recalling them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the pig ears imported during this period may not have been effectively irradiated for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.
The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ’s Wholesale Club in its 25-count packages of “Berkley & Jensen” Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories “BEST IF USED BY 2009” (without referencing a specific month) as well as “BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009,” “BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009,” “BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009,” and “BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009.”
Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the “Petrapport” brand:
ITEM #
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
RECALLED LOT #S
8915
Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears
101808 & 102108
8772P
Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707
8770P
12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707
8774P
24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101907
7416
1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
101907
7425
24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
5039
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These products have been removed from the sales floors and the sales inventories of all retailers.
Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.
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Answer by Goldengal
Thanks for the warning. I dont give my dogs Pigs ears but some here do.
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