Jenn Dolari @dolari@driveinsaturday.org

Ah wonk wonk #miniverse are banned and recalled. Probably the same for the Make version of the MiniBrands too. I am kinda sad because I love small shit, but not that sad. These things were like $12 a pop for a handful of tiny plastic pieces and about a tablespoon of UV resin.

It doesn't come as a surprise actually. But unlike the ban on Kinder Egg, this ban is absolutely right to do so. There's practically no safety information on these, and yes several kids have gotten sick as a result.

UV resin is dangerous, especially if you don't have PPE, which at minimum is an n95 or equivalent, and ESPECIALLY gloves. You can definitely get nasty allergies this way, and in no way should you breathe the fumes while it cures.

That's not including the UV lights required, which are on their own a problem in the hands of children. Miniverse tells you to put them outside, but MiniBrands straight up includes a handheld UV lamp.

So yeah that's sad but y'all should know about it, especially if you have kids.

Here's the relevant statement with specific information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MGA-Entertainment-Recalls-Miniverse-Make-It-Mini-Sets-with-Unused-Liquid-Resins-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-Eye-and-Respiratory-Irritation-and-Sensitization-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act

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Texas Woman Accused Of Trying To Drown Muslim Child In Racist Attack By Pocharapon Neammanee

“We are American citizens, originally from Palestine, and I don’t know where to go to feel safe with my kids," the 3-year-old's mother said.

“We are seeing a new level of bigotry here where a person deeply believes they get to decide, based on religion, spoken language, and country of origin, whose kids deserve to stay alive and whose don’t,” Zayan said.

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Kids today won't believe that there was a window of several months in the 90s when everyone was remixing Gregorian chant

computers used to scream when you connected them to the internet. this was correct

Looking for some help from the #baking / #cooking hivemind!

I'm trying to identify why this loaf of bread might have the dark spots. It happens consistently with this specific recipe, but does not appear to impact the flavor or texture at all. It is strictly in the crust, the body of the bread does not show any evidence of this.

Edit to add: The waving in the crust is natural, and the brown spots don't seem to be related. There are spots in the valleys and on the smooth sections.

The recipe is

250ml buttermilk
45g butter, melted
15g yeast proofed in 120ml warm water and 12g sugar
200g whole wheat flour
400g all purpose flour

My best guess is that it is buttermilk solids, but that is a complete guess. I'm hoping someone might know what causes this!

Boosts appreciated!

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