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Steve Jurvetson

Chinese Nationalists Protest KFC As Symbol Of All Things American

Last week, an international tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands decided in favor of the Philippines on the question of whether China has sovereignty over the South China Sea. The dispute began when China claimed a reef that both countries believe is part of their own territofy. The problem is that Chinese nationalists are taking their anger at the decision out on KFC< a popular restaurant there and a handy symbol of American overreach. [More]

Fred Meyer Recalls Stuffed Chicken That Plays Excessively Loud Chicken Dance Song

Fred Meyer Recalls Stuffed Chicken That Plays Excessively Loud Chicken Dance Song

Did you know that there’s an upper volume limit for how loud a noise-making toy can be before it’s considered a hazard to your hearing? It’s true. Despite what some toddlers’ parents might think, most toys that beep, talk, or play music don’t come close to the standard. One Easter toy sold at Fred Meyer stores does, though, and the chain has issued a recall to save everyone’s ears. [More]