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Originally Posted by smitikshah

There is a method of "rendering" (ha) lard so that in liquid form it remains translucent (here). The OP describes the lard as clear, and says "transparency is a sign of BAD LARD". In fact, in the link's rendering process, the liquid lard is pretty clear, and that doesn't mean it's bad lard. There is this that describes the appearance of lard itself as translucent, but white-ish, BUT, describes the lard compound as "not translucent". However it goes on to state that anyone familiar with both items would clearly not mix them up. Unfortunately I am not well versed in the art of lard-making, so I am not sure if the compound it is referring to is sold in stores. In addition, this was published in 1919, I'm sure the lard-slang was different than what it is now.

All in all, melted lard maybe semi-translucent, but that is not a sign of bad lard. The lard itself can be translucent, but this is not a sign on bad lard. Going back to the original lard research, it is difficult to tell if lard is bad aside from visible mold, fecal matter, or a rancid-trash smell. If your lard has any of the above symptoms, it is a sign on bad lard.

I think Piztons Inc. should get in email contact with me and explain their lard motto a little bit more because I don't think I get it based on my research.

I was thinking that maybe translucent lard could be of lower quality, or more "synthetic". It appears that filtering can make it clear, and opaque is preferred in Alaska.

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

Wait, you have Dean Kamen's direct e-mail address?

+1, where can Dean's email address be found?!

Originally Posted by ASD20

That website has never been archived before.

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://...d.x10host.com/

Since it is fairly hard to find, not very big, and insignificant compared to other sites, that's probably why nobody archived it.

Originally Posted by Tom Ore

I'm not sure I like this: corn dogs, cheesecake and lard.

Don't forget baguettes and legs of mutton!

Originally Posted by asid61

It's also under "x10host.com"...

X10 Hosting still exists and seems legit...



If this is not spam, congratulations on starting the second team in Alaska!