A New Year's reflection on surviving the nightmare (2017) with our dreams (for 2018 and beyond) intact by listening to "God"
By Leonard Rubin
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“It’s got to get better in a little while”
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Like many musicians who grew up in the rockin’, psychedelic late ’60’s - early ’70’s (I was born in 1958), ...
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#FlashSale (To support my advocacy in 2018!)
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The #FlashSale rate is only good during an announced Flash Sale. #FlashSale announcements are done here on my blog and on Facebook (on the LeadSafeMama page) and sometimes via my e-mail list (which you can ...
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#Leaded: Painted Entry Door of San Francisco Middle School
Middle school entry door (touched by hundreds of children every single day!),
painted area is positive for lead at 773 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013.
This lead level is a reading through several layers of paint and is likely reflective of an old leaded layer of paint underneath ...
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#Leaded: Painted Metal Side of San Francisco Middle School Door
Middle school door side (touched by hundreds of children every single day!),
positive for lead at 31,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013.
The amount of lead that is considered TOXIC for an item intended to be used by children on a regular basis (like a toy) is anything 90 parts per ...
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#Leaded: Handle to Main Door for San Francisco Middle School
Middle school door metal handle (touched by hundreds of children every single day!),
positive for lead at 59,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013.
The amount of lead that is considered TOXIC for an item intended to be used by children on a regular basis (like a toy) is anything 90 ...
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#Leaded: Vintage Tepco Ceramic Bowl
Vintage "Tepco" "Made in USA" ceramic bowl.
Tested positive for lead at 28,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014.
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Newer (c. 2013) Baldwin Brand Brass Finish Door Knob: 11,500 ppm Lead
Baldwin brand doorknob: 11,500 ppm lead. Tested in 2014.
Building components (like door knobs) are not regulated AT ALL for total lead content (as detectable with an XRF instrument.)
#SimpleSolution: look for stainless or nickel door knobs (and hardware or hinges.)
To see more door knobs ...
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Misha / Mishka 1980 Russian Olympics Figurine: 16,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is considered unsafe in items intended for use by kids.
Misha / Mishka 1980 Russian Olympics Mascot, Moscow. Tested with an XRF instrument, positive for lead at 16,500 +/- 500 ppm and cadmium at 111 +/- 12 ppm.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the ...
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#Leaded: Cost Plus World Market Mushroom Plate, c. 2005
This is a plate from Cost Plus World Market, Made in China purchased new c. 2005. Tested in 2013. Positive for lead at 11,000 ppm.
In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100 ppm ...
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Adams Calyx®Ware English Ironstone Saucer: 44,600 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.
Calyx®Ware "Real English Ironstone", Adams "Made In England" China Saucer: 44,600 ppm lead, tested with an XRF instrument. Year unknown. Tested in 2014.
In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in ...
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#Leaded: Oneida Dark Blue “Petals” Bowl (Year Unknown)
Oneida Petals bowl: 369 ppm lead (Pb) & 26 ppm cadmium (Cd).
Tested in 2014.
Here's the mug from this pattern on Amazon.
I am sharing this for context (not as a recommendation.)
Amazon links are affiliate links (if you purchase something after clicking on my links I may receive a small ...
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#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Train Set
I tested this Melissa & Doug wooden train set back in 2014 and it was non-detect (ND) for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument!
Here's my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!*
All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing ...
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#LeadFree: Sophie The Giraffe Baby Toy
Sophie the Giraffe baby toy was negative for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument!
Tested in 2017.
Here's my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!*
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#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Fish Colors Puzzle
Melissa & Doug, "Crafted by hand" Fish Colors Puzzle. Lead free! (Non-detect for lead as tested with an XRF instrument.) Made in China.
Here's my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!*
All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing ...
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