Comments on: First Impressions http://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/ Digitzed ramblings of an ionized pastry chef Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:48:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: David http://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-5 David Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:51:23 +0000 https://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-5 this is so classic (from your first link): Once believed suitable only for embalming, it was clear that formaldehyde was as integral to Chinese swill as artificial berry flavoring is to Bacardi Breezers. These benefits aside, one obvious drawback of adding formaldehyde to any product remains painfully clear: formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. Regardless of the impact on beer prices or production, eliminating the presence of known carcinogenic substances from products made for consumption is an important cause; one that Shanghaiist believes should be strictly enforced. this is so classic (from your first link):

Once believed suitable only for embalming, it was clear that formaldehyde was as integral to Chinese swill as artificial berry flavoring is to Bacardi Breezers.

These benefits aside, one obvious drawback of adding formaldehyde to any product remains painfully clear: formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. Regardless of the impact on beer prices or production, eliminating the presence of known carcinogenic substances from products made for consumption is an important cause; one that Shanghaiist believes should be strictly enforced.

]]> By: Brian http://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-4 Brian Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:08:40 +0000 https://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-4 I'd love to head out there and play a supporting role in this blog/play, but alas I am suffering the ravaging effects of excessive formaldehyde consumption. Also, I can't afford to fly there, am not strong enough to swim there, and lack the ability to telekinetically freeze stuff necessary to create a land bridge accross the Bering Strait (moreover, I lack both the strength to walk said path and the fundage to drive said path). Oh well. I’d love to head out there and play a supporting role in this blog/play, but alas I am suffering the ravaging effects of excessive formaldehyde consumption. Also, I can’t afford to fly there, am not strong enough to swim there, and lack the ability to telekinetically freeze stuff necessary to create a land bridge accross the Bering Strait (moreover, I lack both the strength to walk said path and the fundage to drive said path). Oh well.

]]> By: katie http://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-3 katie Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:46:33 +0000 https://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-3 As always, a gloriously described and entertaining view of a new and exciting place. You should consider copywriting and compiling into a book. Your biggest fan. alias (mom) As always, a gloriously described and entertaining view of a new and exciting place. You should consider copywriting and compiling into a book. Your biggest fan. alias (mom)

]]> By: James http://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-2 James Sun, 17 Jul 2005 08:58:01 +0000 https://alverson.wordpress.com/2005/07/16/first-impressions/#comment-2 Harry - Thanks for this incredibly descriptive view of life on the other side of the world. From your account, growing pains seem evident, but it's still amazing to hear about China's explosive growth first-hand from a Westerner! Harry – Thanks for this incredibly descriptive view of life on the other side of the world. From your account, growing pains seem evident, but it’s still amazing to hear about China’s explosive growth first-hand from a Westerner!

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