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Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by heywhatupboys »

adultSwim wrote: post #189
adultSwim wrote: post #188

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I was also uncomfortable reading the article. It presents the Western scientist as the only one who knows that lead is dangerous, instead of grappling with the material economic issues at play.

The story makes it sound like the American scientists never asked local officials or scientists about lead exposure and where it might be coming from. Was fingerprinting isotopes used instead of cooperating and learning from the people being affected?

yes exactly. "Asking for help" vs "no clue you would need help".

Some countries are disadvantaged. To say they are stupid and naive is another thing.

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Post by IggleSniggle »

inferiorhuman wrote: post #166
aflag wrote: post #165

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> If you do intend to be respectful, then you will know if using it is offensive or not in your given context. It's very easy to intend to be respectful but misread the context. Also, there are words that are so taboo they are not ok in any context. I find it particularly hard to navigate the English taboos from a non native perspective. I believe the person asking wants to know how the word is seen by others, which…

I believe the person asking wants to know how the word is seen by others, which is great in my opinion. Unlikely. Their tell is: these “woke” times

Perhaps unlikely, but one of the rules of this site is to assume noble intent. I try to apply this, and I think it does generate overall higher quality discussion.

Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by worthless-trash »

DropInIn wrote: post #136
worthless-trash wrote: post #126

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I don't think you can assume someones internal views by use of word, especially such a term with a complex history that means different things to different people. The way you present it seems to have more problems than the 'not care' use case.

The quotation marks denote a very specific form of usage, one that generally implies a disregard/disrespect for those who use the word legitimately. Using the word isn't the issue, it's How you use it. Like using the word Jew. It's fine if you're saying "I'm a Jew" but not fine if you say "Get a load of that Jew over there". Is that clear enough?

I disagree with your definition. Quotation marks reference the quoted word when used in context.

Btw, has this subthread been pruned from from the main discussion thread ?

Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by glonq »

sn41 wrote: post #112
glonq wrote: post #26

I have a friend who strongly gravitates towards non-traditional solutions for every health & medical problem. Upon hearing that I had developed cancer, she whipped up a batch of turmeric-infused notions and potions for me, which I appreciate. I haven't touched them yet. Maybe I'll get them tested first; the last thing I need right now is lead poisoning!

Oh! I'm sad to hear this... I hope you get well.

thx. me too!

Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by Ctyra »

valarauko wrote: post #21
no_butterscotch wrote: post #4

I wonder if this turmeric spread and was sold in the West. My mother recently started taking "golden turmeric" and insists that it's a cure for a lot of ills. Maybe that's true I don't know, she sent me some articles a couple years ago. It was clear that she was influenced by Facebook groups. Hopefully the turmeric she takes is safe :(

I suggest asking your Indian friends where they buy their spices from, and check out your local Indian grocery store - the spices are from major Indian brands and undergo a lot of testing, with additional certification for export to the US.

I use Indian grocery stores here in the US. I have not seen any brands with AGMARK. Do you have any recommendation for brands that I can trust?

Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by DropInIn »

worthless-trash wrote: post #213
DropInIn wrote: post #136

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The quotation marks denote a very specific form of usage, one that generally implies a disregard/disrespect for those who use the word legitimately. Using the word isn't the issue, it's How you use it. Like using the word Jew. It's fine if you're saying "I'm a Jew" but not fine if you say "Get a load of that Jew over there". Is that clear enough?

I disagree with your definition. Quotation marks reference the quoted word when used in context. Btw, has this subthread been pruned from from the main discussion thread ?

The use of quotations on a Single word which had no unusual usage in common parlance and which was not being used to request clarification is implicitly being air quoted... Y'know, the thing bigots do to cowardly deride others.

Are you playing a game here?

Re: Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh

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Post by valarauko »

Ctyra wrote: post #215
valarauko wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I suggest asking your Indian friends where they buy their spices from, and check out your local Indian grocery store - the spices are from major Indian brands and undergo a lot of testing, with additional certification for export to the US.

I use Indian grocery stores here in the US. I have not seen any brands with AGMARK. Do you have any recommendation for brands that I can trust?

Sorry for the delay - just noticed this comment.

Looking at my own pantry of Indian branded spices I purchased from Indian grocery stores, I see they are packaged in the UAE and not India, and don't carry the AGMARK. I couldn't find any details on the certifications required for spices in the Emirates.

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