BAD

here is yet another story out of china, cheap IS apparently actually cheap.

LOS ANGELES — Moving swiftly, U.S. product safety authorities say they are launching an investigation into the presence of the toxic metal cadmium in children's jewelry imported from China after disclosure of lab tests showing that some pieces consisted primarily of the dangerous substance. The promise to "take action as quickly as possible to protect the safety of children" followed by hours the release Sunday of an Associated Press investigative report that documented how some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting cadmium for lead in cheap charm bracelets and pendants being sold throughout the United States. more here on the AP story

BROKE

here is quick snippet on 'made in china'

The 13-story building is part of the Lotus Riverside complex in suburban Shanghai. The cause of this epic structural fail is under investigation, but first sources claim that an error on construction and unstable soil conditions are the probable causes.

full story here

[as most of you know i am quite verbal about my mistrust of anything made in china. as most major brands and best selling [read all] carbon framesets are being made in china these days, it goes without saying i am concerned for the state of craftsmanship in the industry. it is not that decent framesets not being made in china, there are some, i just have an inherent mistrust of the level of integrity and overall desire in china to excel and or lead in the area of craftsmanship. ]