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Is The World Ready For A Kirk Franklin And Kanye West Gospel Collaboration?
Honestly, there are very few things that Kanye West can do or say that will shock me.
Still, I was not expecting this.
According to Rolling Stone, West's latest hip-hop album is actually a gospel album. Although it was initially titled So Help Me God, changed to Swish, and most recently was Waves, the album has been renamed The Life of Pablo and will "premiere" in New York City tonight.
It will also reportedly feature no other than Grammy-Award winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin.
In a recent interview with Big Boy in the Morning, West said this of the album:
I'm trying to open up hearts, minds. You know when I was sitting in the studio with Kirk [Franklin] and we were going through it, I said 'This is a gospel album with a whole lot of cursing on it.' But it's still a gospel album. It is the gospel according to 'Ye. It is not exactly what happened, you know, in the Bible, but it's a story, an idea of Mary Magdalene becoming Mary. I played some of it for somebody the other day and they said, "Good luck." Man, I am offended by the word "luck" because of the amount of work I put in. And the fact that this is a God's dream, my pastor um, pastor Rich explained what that means when you say "a God's dream": It's a dream that can't happen without God. That means whatever amount of energy I got, in the hour in the morning when I can play with my daughter or go back and see my wife or go work out, I spent every other waking moment working on this album. And I am still only doing one percent – two percent – of the work. And God is doing the rest of the work. And my mom had Teddy Riley change his flight and come back to the studio. Robert Kardashian is making sure that all of the deals is getting done. He is still doing deals for controversial Black people from up in heaven [laughs].
It's like, West always starts out making a point and then decides to get weird…
Naturally, folks, particularly in the church, are upset. For instance, Craig Lewis, who is a writer for ExMinistries.com, called the duet " blasphemy."
More specifically he writes:
Jimmy Iovine of Interscope (pictured with Kirk Franklin) has worked hard on merging the sacred and the profane to create an apostate form of Gospel Music aimed at removing the true Good News message of Jesus! He has promoted the most vulgar, perverted music our world have ever seen. He has fused this with Gospel Music through Franklin to unleash a great deception and make the true Gospel Message non effective. Now Franklin is causing many to lose their religion and adopt a belief with no boundaries, no regulations, and no biblical precedent! This gives grounds for the acceptance of Kanye West's project by the Christian community!
The bible speaks explicitly about people changing God's truth into a lie in the end times. The word also tells us to not have fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness. (scriptures below). This project is a work of darkness if I have ever seen one. And yet, Kirk is in fellowship with it and you will be too if you purchase it! Embracing artists like these in any way is against God's word and for men to change His word to fit their agendas is blasphemy!
Of course, West's recent spiritual enlightenment is nothing new. He has long claimed to be a god and has included a lot of religious imagery in his work. In fact, one of his biggest hits was a song about how Jesus walks with even the most disenfranchised and downtrodden among us.
Likewise, Franklin's involvement with the project, while not exactly the duet most would expect to happen, is not all that surprising either. He has long been criticized for producing songs that incorporate much more secular rhythms and language than "traditional" gospel themes into his glorification of God. And just last year, the "Wanna Be Happy?" singer came under fire for naming his latest project, Losing My Religion.
But in a recent interview with MadameNoire, Franklin said the reason he chose that album's particular title was because of the following:
So that we could see Jesus. So that they could be content and complete in Him and not try to live up to systems that all they do is create weights for people. It's almost like the Pharisees that condemn Jesus for the healing on the Sabbath. They were more concerned about the law than they were about the love. And even in the 21st Century, we still see that happen where people may have tattoos and earrings and look a certain way or not the most consistent churchgoer – we condemn them.
Listen, I like Franklin. And I kind of get how a collaboration (at least on a song) with West can work beautifully. As an agnostic person who talks to God (or just myself – who really knows?), I always preferred the idea of a more accessible Christ than the fire and brimstone one, which gets the most play in religious circles.
However, I do see how some religious folks might be bothered by this. There are a lot of people out here using the Bible, Jesus and the spiritual belief systems of individuals for personal enrichment and flat-out debauchery. And I'm talking mostly about West here.
I get it. He's an artist. And if West is really serious about this project, like he was in his College Dropout days, then I could see it working.
But let's be also honest: This is Kanye West we're talking about. And this entire whore into Madonna imagery, while titillating, suggests to me that this is going to be another dark and twisted ode to his lovely wife.
But I am curious to see what folks think. Leave your comments down below.
Game On! Celebs With Their Own Mobile Gaming Apps
With a drastic rise in technology and smart phones, mobile gaming apps are at an all time high and the rich and famous have taken note. A number of these celebrities are jumping on the bandwagon and lining their pockets at the same time by releasing their very own mobile gaming app and others were ahead of the curve.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is married to one of the richest rappers in the game, but she certainly doesn't need Kanye West's money. The reality TV star has made a fortune alone with her gaming app, "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood." The app was such a hit that it raked in $1.6 million in the first five days of its release. Free to download, "Hollywood" makes its money through in-app purchases. Players are encouraged to purchase "Koins," which are used to buy clothes and change how the consumers chosen avatar looks. Many predicted that the app would pull in $200 million in its first year.
Kimye Sues YouTube Founder For Leaking Engagement Video
When news broke that Kanye West proposed to live-in girlfriend Kim Kardashian, folks knew that it was only a matter of time before footage of the proposal found its way to the Internet. Just like clockwork, not even 48 hours later, media outlets lit up like wildfire with the proposal video.
YouTube co-founder, Chad Hurley, has been credited with leaking the video. Now, as promised, Kim and Kanye are suing. In court documents obtained by TMZ, the couple accuses Chad of leaking the video in some calculating scheme to promote his latest tech venture, MixBit. Since Chad sold YouTube to Google for $1.65 billion, Kimye accuse him of using their proposal in an attempt to find his "second act" since the sale of YouTube.
Court documents also claim that Chad was not even invited to Kim's birthday bash at AT&T Park and that he somehow manipulated his way in. According to Kim and Kanye, they allowed him to stay, but required him to sign a confidentiality agreement, which they even requested that he take a picture with.
"Hurley proceeded to try to turn the event into one starring himself, broadcasting the images he knew were the exclusive property rights of someone else," the lawsuit reads.
The suit goes on to say that not only did Chad post the engagement video to MixBit, but he also issued a press release announcing the footage that he recovered. The bride and groom-to-be are suing for unspecified damages. They say that footage of the proposal was supposed to air on cable television—something most of us were already aware of.
We'll definitely keep you posted as details surrounding this case continue to unfold.
Uncomfortable Much? 15 Awkward Celebrity Ex Encounters
Anybody who's ever run into an ex unexpectedly knows how awkward the whole thing can be. Whether it's at a wedding, a club, a family event or just at the supermarket, seeing a former flame always seems to involve increased heart rates, sunken stomach feelings and fake pleasantries. And with celebs it's surely no different. Although they typically hire schedulers and publicists to ensure that they never have to face or even discuss an ex, some situations are just unavoidable – like these 15 awkward, celebrity ex encounters.
When Drake Accepted The BET Award For "What's My Name"
Possibly the most awkward BET Awards moment ever – and you know there have been plenty – was when the winner for the Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award was first announced as Chris Brown – then as Rihanna – and then as Drake, who appeared onstage to accept the award. Clearly there was no best way to handle this situation, but Drizzy's simple comment of "Well, that was awkward" probably summed it up most accurately.
Not You Two Again! Celebrity Couples We Wish Would Go Away
There are some celebrity couples that we all seem to love like Barack and Michelle and Denzel and Pauletta – and then there are those celeb couples that we universally kind of just hate. You already know this list is about the latter, so click on to find out which pairs annoy us the most!
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
If there were an annoying couple award it would have to go to this pair right here. Kanye and Kim apart were already skating on our last nerves with their crazy gimmicks, statements and PR stunts, but together, the KimYe annoying factor is just way too much.
Pretty Boy Swag: Celebrity Men Who Are More High Maintenance Than Their Women
Have you ever thought that some men were prettier than their women, and if not prettier than at least more high maintenance? It might be their grooming or their mannerisms, or maybe even something you just can't quite put your finger on, but trust me, you know the feeling.
Before you get to clicking I should probably say that there's real no concrete evidence that any of these men are prima donnas, but based on appearances – which are sometimes telling and sometimes not – these fifteen celebs seem to fit the bill. Of course "pretty" is a matter of opinion here, but feel free to throw yours about these pretty boy floyds in the comments section below.
Prince and his girlfriend Bria Valente may look a lot alike – thanks to their surgeon I suppose, but I dare say Prince is the prettier of the two, and considering his eccentricity – probably the more high maintenance of the two as well. Prince must not only be barbered to perfection, but also made up to perfection, hair styled to perfection, and clothed to perfection. And perfection ain't easy, or quick.
Shall We Congratulate Them? Kanye Brags On 73-Day Relationship With Kim: 'Sorry Kris'
I can't tell if Kanye is throwing more shade on Kris Humphries, much like he did in the 'Theraflu' song when he acted as though he could have gotten his boy Jay-Z to throw him off the Nets, or if he's making light of the spectacle that is his relationship with Kim Kardashian with this tweet he sent out yesterday:
The couple seems to have reached a (somewhat pathetic) milestone in their relationship, 73 days as a couple, which is only newsworthy (term used loosely) because it rivals the 72-day marriage the reality star shared with the New Jersey Nets player. Technically though, the couple is actually still married, though you wouldn't know it from the way Kim's been riding, I mean watching, the Kanye West throne, and Kris's own alleged baby mama drama with an ex-girlfriend.
All I know is if this thing doesn't work out, Kanye is going to look like an even bigger you know what for taking these shots at Kris and expecting everyone to be in love with Kim like he supposedly is. But sadly, 73 days is longer than most celebrity hook ups last so maybe they are a match made in coordinated clothing heaven. What do you think?
Brande Victorian is the news and operations editor for madamenoire.com. Follow her on twitter @Be_Vic.
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The Bachelor
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What one typically sees in a "Bachelor" or "Bachelorette" season is 10 episodes plus an opposite sex tells all and an "After the Final Rose" special. By our math, tonight is episode eight and the season ends on the 28th. That means that we are down to none-too-many bachelors at this point. Who will Andi Dorfman choose in a few weeks and who shall be sent home this very evening? At least one of those questions gets answered today.
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Mar 10, 2014TV Network - ABC
We wish we had the name Juan Pablo. We feel as though there's a whole lot you can get away with if your name is Juan Pablo (not that this Juan Pablo does, just that he could). We still wouldn't be able to be on "The Bachelor," we don't imagine our being married would change just because we altered our name, but we could do more. Tonight, Juan Pablo gets to do one more thing, tonight he gets to make a decision about which bachelorette he will select.


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CIA Director, and retired four-star general, David Petraeus returns to 101st Airborne Division, the unit he led into Iraq in 2003. His visit caps a week of celebration at the post, as the 101st commemorates its 70th anniversary. Petraeus will also attend a retirement ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Marvin Hill, who served under Petraeus as the senior non-commissioned officer. After leaving the division, Petraeus served as the commander of U.S.forces in Iraq, was the head of U.S. Central Command and then was tapped by President Barack Obama to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan.


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DEERFIELD, IL, March 3, 2011 -In what is sure to be a knockout success, Beam Global Spirits & Wine [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)] and Tres Generaciones® Tequila are pleased to announce a long-term partnership with celebrated boxer and entrepreneur Oscar de la Hoya. Throughthe partnership, De La Hoya will be a business partner and brand ambassador for the super-premium tequila to consumers, media and trade. The partnership also includes sponsorship of boxing events promoted by De La Hoya's promotional company, Golden Boy Promotions.
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Hexavalent chromium
Hexavalent chromium (chromium(VI), Cr(VI), chromium 6) refers to chemical compounds that contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Virtually all chromium ore is processed via hexavalent chromium, specifically the salt sodium dichromate. Approximately 136,000 tonnes (300,000,000 lb) of hexavalent chromium were produced in 1985.[1] Additional hexavalent chromium compounds are chromium trioxide and various salts of chromate and dichromate, among others. Hexavalent chromium is used in textile dyes, wood preservation, anti-corrosion products, chromate conversion coatings, and a variety of niche uses. Industrial uses of hexavalent chromium compounds include chromate pigments in dyes, paints, inks, and plastics; chromates added as anticorrosive agents to paints, primers, and other surface coatings; and chromic acid electroplated onto metal parts to provide a decorative or protective coating. Hexavalent chromium can be formed when performing "hot work" such as welding on stainless steel or melting chromium metal. In these situations the chromium is not originally hexavalent, but the high temperatures involved in the process result in oxidation that converts the chromium to a hexavalent state.[2]
Inhaled hexavalent chromium is recognized as a human carcinogen.[3] Workers in many occupations are exposed to hexavalent chromium. Problematic exposure is known to occur among workers who handle chromate-containing products and those who weld, grind, or braze stainless steel.[3] Within the European Union, the use of hexavalent chromium in electronic equipment is largely prohibited by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
- 1 Toxicity
- 2 Air and water pollution
- 2.1 Australia
- 2.2 United States
- 2.3 Iraq
- 2.4 Greece
- 2.5 Bangladesh
- 3 See also
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Hexavalent chromium compounds are genotoxic carcinogens. Chronic inhalation of hexavalent chromium compounds increases the risk of lung cancer. (The lungs are the most vulnerable, followed by the fine capillaries in kidneys and intestines). Soluble compounds, like chromic acid, are much weaker carcinogens.[4] Chromate-dyed textiles or chromate-tanned leather shoes can cause or exacerbate contact dermatitis. Ingestion of chromium VI can also cause irritation or ulcers in the stomach and intestines.[5] Of 2,345 unsafe products in 2015 listed by the EU Commission for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality some 64% came from China, and 23% were clothing articles, including leather goods (and shoes) contaminated with hexavalent chromium.
Hexavalent chromium is transported into cells via the sulfate transport mechanisms, taking advantage of the similarity of sulfate and chromate with respect to their structure and charge. Trivalent chromium, which is the more common variety of chromium compounds, is not transported into cells. Inside the cell, Cr(VI) is reduced first to metastable pentavalent chromium (Cr(V)), then to trivalent chromium (Cr(III)). Vitamin C and other reducing agents combine with chromate to give Cr(III) products inside the cell.[4] According to Shi et al., the damage is caused by hydroxyl radicals, produced during reoxidation of pentavalent chromium by hydrogen peroxide molecules present in the cell.[6]
In the U.S., the OSHA PEL for airborne exposures to hexavalent chromium is 5 µg/m3 (0.005 mg/m3).[7][8] The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health proposed a REL of 0.2 µg/m3 for airborne exposures to hexavalent chromium.[9] NIOSH has also prepared a Skin Notation Profile evaluating and summarizing the literature regarding the hazard potential.[10]
For drinking water the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for hexavalent chromium. However, the EPA does have a MCL for all forms of chromium at 100 parts per billion.[11] California has finalized a Public Health Goal of 0.02 parts per billion (ppb or micrograms per liter)[12] and established a MCL of 10 ppb.[13]
Air and water pollution[edit]
Kooragang Island, New South Wales[edit]
Hexavalent chromium was released from the Newcastle Orica explosives plant on August 8, 2011. Up to 20 workers at the plant were exposed and 70 nearby homes in Stockton.
The town was not notified until three days after the release of the hexavalent chromium and the accident sparked a major public controversy, with Orica criticised for playing down the extent and possible risks of the leak, and NSW state environment minister Robyn Parker and her department attacked for their slow response to the incident. In December 2011, the August 8 leak was the subject of a NSW parliament upper house inquiry, and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage ordered Orica to undergo an environmental audit, due to be completed by May 2013.[14][15][16] In 2014, Orica pleaded guilty to nine charges before the Land and Environment court and was fined $768,000. [17] NSW Health findings ruled that it is very unlikely that anyone in Stockton will develop cancer as a result of the incident. [18]
United States[edit]
Presence in major cities and pending regulation[edit]
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In 2010, the Environmental Working Group studied the drinking water in 35 American cities. The study was the first nationwide analysis measuring the presence of the chemical in U.S. water systems. The study found measurable hexavalent chromium in the tap water of 31 of the cities sampled, with Norman, Oklahoma, at the top of list; 25 cities had levels that exceeded California's proposed limit of VI and its less toxic forms.[19] The EPA limits total chromium in drinking water to 100 parts per billion, but there is currently no established specifically for chromium VI. The agency began a toxicology study in 2008, following a report by the National Toxicology Program.[20] EPA released a draft scientific assessment in September 2010[21] and expected to begin rulemaking in 2011 or 2012 based on the final assessment.[22][23]
As of 2010, the California Environmental Protection Agency had proposed a goal of 0.2 parts per billion, despite a 2001 state law requiring a standard be set by 2005.[24] A final Public Health Goal of 0.02 ppb was established in July 2011.[12]
Hinkley, California[edit]
Hexavalent chromium was found in drinking water in the southern California town of Hinkley and was brought to popular attention by the involvement of Erin Brockovich and Attorney Edward Masry. The 580 ppb chromium VI in the groundwater in Hinkley exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 50 ppb for total chromium currently set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The source of contamination was from the evaporating ponds of a PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) natural gas pipeline compressor station, which were used to dry the precipitate from the cleaning solution for the cooling stacks.[25] It also exceeded the California MCL of 50 ppb (as of November 2008).[26] California first established an MCL for hexavalent chromium in 2014, set at 10 ppb.[27] Prior to that only total chromium standards applied.
A more recent study found that from 1996 to 2008, 196 cancers were identified among residents of the census tract that includes Hinkley — a slightly lower number than the 224 cancers that would have been expected given its demographic characteristics.[28][29][30] In June 2013 Mother Jones published an article regarding work by the Center for Public Integrity that was critical of the study, and some others by the same researcher.[31]
Average Cr(VI) levels in Hinkley were recorded as 1.19 ppb with a peak of 3.09 ppb. The PG&E Topock Compressor Station averaged 7.8ppb and peaked at 31.8ppb.[32] Compare to the California proposed health goal of 0.06 ppb.[33] The same day the study came out, the plume of contaminated water was reported to be spreading.[34] Ongoing cleanup documentation is maintained at California EPA's page.[35]
Midland, Texas[edit]
In June 2009, the groundwater in Midland, Texas (U.S.), was found to be contaminated with Cr(VI). The Midland groundwater reached higher levels of contamination than in Hinkley with 5250 ppb or 5.25 ppm.[36]
Belmont, Massachusetts[edit]
A study of groundwater and soil pollution emanating from Cambridge Plating Company, Inc. in Belmont, Massachusetts (aka Pure Coat North, LLC) concluding that chromium was detected in 25 of the soil samples collected from property at Cambridge Plating Company, Inc.[37] The incidence of leukemia among females was elevated in Belmont, MA during 1982–1999 (32 diagnoses observed vs. 23.2 expected). Elevations in females were due to four excess cases in each time period (11 diagnoses observed vs. 6.9 expected during 1988–1993; 13 diagnoses observed vs. 8.7 expected during 1994–1999) while elevations among males were based on one to three excess cases. Chromium soil contamination found on property at Cambridge Plating Company, Inc. is in close proximity to Belmont High School.
Davenport, California[edit]
The Unified Air Pollution Control District reported high airborne levels of chromium(VI) at an elementary school and fire department in Davenport, California. The substance apparently originated from a local Cemex cement plant. The levels of chromium(VI) were eight times the air district's acceptable level at Pacific Elementary School and ten times at the Davenport Fire Department.[38] The levels detected did not exceed EPA limits. However, the air samples taken by the air district from June to August at the elementary school and fire department in Davenport registered measurements of hexavalent chromium that were up to ten times higher than allowed by California environmental standards.[39] The case highlights the previously unrecognized possible release of chromium(VI) from cement-making.[39][40]
Chicago, Illinois[edit]
In Chicago's first ever testing for the toxic metal contaminant, results show that the city's local drinking water contains levels of hexavalent chromium more than 11 times higher than the health standard set in California in July 2011. The results of the test showed that the water which is sent to over 7 million residents had average levels of 0.23 ppb of the toxic metal. California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment designated the nation's new "public health goal" limit as 0.02 ppb. Echoing their counterparts in other cities where the metal has been detected, Chicago officials stress that local tap water is safe and suggest that if a national limit is adopted, it likely would be less stringent than California's goal.[41][42]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin[edit]
On January 7, 2011 it was announced that Milwaukee, Wisconsin had tested its water and hexavalent chromium was found to be present. Officials are saying it is in such small quantities that it is nothing to worry about, although this contaminant has been linked to cancer (In the draft human health assessment for chromium-6 that was released in September 2010 by the EPA for independent expert peer review and public comment, the EPA is proposing to classify hexavalent chromium (or chromium-6) as likely to cause cancer in humans when ingested over a lifetime. The EPA will make a final determination by the end of 2011.)[43] Further testing is being conducted and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.[44]
Cameron, Missouri[edit]
In 2009, a lawsuit was filed against Prime Tanning Corporation of St. Joseph, Missouri, over alleged hexavalent chromium contamination in Cameron, Missouri. A cluster of brain tumors had developed in the town that was above average for the population size of the town. The lawsuit alleges that the tumors were caused by waste hexavalent chromium that had been distributed to local farmers as free fertilizer. Legal proceedings are still ongoing.[45]
In 2008, defense contractor KBR was alleged to have exposed 16 members of the Indiana National Guard, as well as its own workers, to hexavalent chromium at the Qarmat Ali water treatment facility in Iraq in 2003.[46] Later, 433 members of the Oregon National Guard's 162nd Infantry Battalion were informed of possible exposure to hexavalent chromium while escorting KBR contractors.[47] One of the National Guard soldiers, David Moore, died in February 2008. The cause was lung disease at age 42. His death was ruled service-related. His brother believes it was hexavalent chromium.[48] On November 2, 2012, a Portland, Oregon jury found KBR negligent in knowingly exposing twelve National Guard soldiers to hexavalent chromium while working at the Qarmat Ali water treatment facility and awarded damages of $85 million to the plaintiffs.[49]
Eastern Central Greece[edit]
The chemistry of the groundwater in eastern Central Greece (central Euboea and the Asopos valley) revealed high concentrations of hexavalent chromium in groundwater systems sometimes exceeding the Greek and the EU drinking water maximum acceptable level for total chromium.[50] Hexavalent chromium pollution here is associated with industrial waste.
By using the GFAAS for total chromium, diphenylcarbazide-Cr(VI) complex colorimetric method for hexavalent chromium, and flame-AAS and ICP-MS for other toxic elements, their concentrations were investigated in several groundwater samples. The contamination of water by hexavalent chromium in central Euboea is mainly linked to natural processes, but there are anthropogenic cases.[50]
Thebes – Tanagra – Malakasa (Asopos) Basin[edit]
In the Thebes – Tanagra – Malakasa basin, Eastern Central Greece,[51] which supports many industrial activities, concentrations of chromium (up to 80 μg/L Cr(VI)) and Inofyta (up to 53 μg/L Cr(VI) were found in the urban water supply of Oropos). Cr(VI) concentrations ranging from 5 to 33 μg/L Cr(VI) were found in groundwater that is used for Thiva's water supply. Arsenic concentrations up to 34 μg/L along with Cr(VI) levels up to 40 μg/L were detected in Schimatari's water supply. In the Asopos River, total chromium values were up to 13 μg/L, hexavalent chromium was less than 5 μg/L and other toxic elements were relatively low.[51]
Toxic poultry feed from quicker chromium-based leather tanning (as opposed to traditional slower vegetable tanning) is entering the food supply in Bangladesh, and chicken meat was the most common source of protein in the country. Tanneries in Hazaribagh Thana, an industrial neighbourhood of Dhaka, emit around 21,600 cubic metres of toxic waste each day. The tanneries also generate as much as 100 tonnes per day of scraps - trimmed raw hide, flesh and fat - which are processed into feed by neighbourhood recycling plants and used in chicken and fish farms across the country. Chromium levels ranging from 350 to 4,520 micrograms (0.35 to 4.52 mg) per kilogram were found in different organs of chickens which had been fed the tannery-scraps feed for two months, according to Abul Hossain, a chemistry professor at the University of Dhaka. The study estimated up to 25% of the chickens in Bangladesh contained harmful levels of Cr (VI).[52]
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- ^ 29 CFR OSHA General Industry 1910
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There is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of chromium[VI] compounds as encountered in the chromate production, chromate pigment production and chromium plating industries.
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- ^ "Orica fined over chemical spills and breaches in NSW". ABC News. 2014-07-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
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External links[edit]
- hinkleygroundwater.com
- Hexavalent Chromium, also known as Chromium 6 was a major carcinogenic in the Hinkley case, of which was the subject of the poignant movie, "Erin Brockovich."
- "I never thought I'd see another Hinkley, California, but I'm afraid I might be wrong." Hexavalent chromium was first discovered in April of 2009 at more than 50 times the acceptable federal levels in a water well near West County Road 112.
- ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Chromium Toxicity U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- ATSDR Investigation of Chromium contamination of ground soil, Belmont, Massachusetts
- Hexavalent Chromium National Emphasis Program
- Factors controlling the heterogeneous distribution of Cr(VI) in soil, plants and groundwater: evidence from the Assopos basin, Greece by M. Economou-Eliopoulos, I. Megremi and Ch. Vasilatos. in the Chemie der Erde/Geochemistry, 71 (1), 39-52, 2011 Elsevier
- 3M US: OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Standard—An overview of the Chromium Six (CrVI) standard
- Environmental Health: "Selected science: an industry campaign to undermine an OSHA hexavalent chromium standard"
- Hexavalent chromium, a case study from defendingscience.org
- Australian National Pollutant Inventory Chromium VI fact sheet
- US OSHA Health and Safety Topics: Hexavalent Chromium"
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Hexavalent Chromium
- Evaluation of the CR(VI) and other toxic element contamination and their potential sources: The case of the Thiva basin (Greece) by M. Economou-Eliopoulos, D. Antivachi, Ch. Vasilatos and Megremi, I., 2012. in Geoscience Frontiers, Elsevier


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More than 93,000 new vehicles were sold in August, seasonally adjusted, a 3.6 per cent jump on the previous month, figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today show.
The August sales figures were the highest on record, up 6.4 per cent compared to the same time last year.
The figures also showed continuing growth in sports utility vehicles sales, which now account for 28.3 per cent of auto sales.
However, Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan said the figures weren't as rosy for the auto industry as they appeared.
While total sales have risen, Australians are buying fewer new vehicles per capita than they were before the global financial crisis.
"We really haven't kept up with population growth," he said.
"On my reckoning we're still about 15 per cent below where we were in terms of vehicle sales per capita."
Mr Hassan said vehicles sales were affected by several events in 2011, including the Queensland floods and the Japanese tsunami, making the annual rate of growth in sales appear stronger than it would have otherwise been.
The August figures also came after two weak months of sales.
Industry statistics released earlier in September showed the Toyota Hilux was the most popular vehicle in August, with 4010 sold during the month, followed by the Mazda 3, with 2990 sales, and the Toyota
Corolla with 2945 sales.
Toyota was also the most popular manufacturer, with 17,996 vehicles sold in the month, followed by Holden with 11,271 sales, the figures, released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries showed.


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This tour was amazing!
Lots of fun
This was a lot of fun for all the family and provided many laughs. The photos on offer are worth it too.
Lots of fun with lots of friendly staff to assist. Suitable for little kids and us big kids. It was easy booking with Viator.
good fun, worth to try!!
If just staying inside the town, there's no better option than go for the gondola and luge. You can try 5 times of the Luge, which is a highlight. Suitable activity for all age group. We definitely enjoyed it.
Lots of fun!!
Such a fun time! So happy we did this. My husband and I were on our honeymoon and did this our first day in Queenstown and we just had a blast! Felt like we were kids again racing each other. And the views were just breathtaking. Wish we had this in America! We rode down 5 times!!! Highly recommended
We loved the ride up on the Gondola and enjoyed beautiful views of the Remarkables!
The luge was so much fun and we would definitely go back to ride them again!
Lots of fun
Really fantastic family activity. Both my son and I had a fantastic time racing down the luge track and highly recommend this activity for all kids big and small.
We had a great time, amazing views and memories. Shared with a mate and had a lot of fun. Also communication and reminders from Viator was exceptional. The luge was easy to find would definitely recommend to others. Easy to book was given as a gift so was perfect.
This tour was amazing!
Great fun for the whole family. Safe and easy to do. The gondola ride was beautiful.
Amazing views and the luge was great fun! The dining options were great, and we enjoyed a glass of wine in the lounge area.
Brilliant and fun. Harder track very exhilarating with its jumps and corners. Gondola ride is spectacular .
Awesome experience for the whole family.
Excellent value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff were enthusiastic and friendly
This tour was amazing!
Had a lot of fun! Great experience, I would definitely do it again!
This tour was amazing!
Great fun. Definitely worthwhile. Need to book bungy and ledge swing in advance from top of gondola.
The Gondola ride and 5 times luge ride is worth it.
We did the last 2 luge in the rain but it does not dampen our spirit to having fun.
The photo uploaded sums it all. We were lucky to be able to get the shot on our fourth luge ride together.
On the whole we had a wonderful stay and sightseeing in Queenstown.
Cromwell...Arrowtown....Wanaka....Milford Sound....Helicopter ride....KJet...Queenstown
Loads of safe fun very well run,friendly staff.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind (November 14, 2014) — Leading mover Atlas Van Lines recognized five Specialized Transportation Group (STG) agents as recipients of the 2014 Specialized Transportation Group Quality Award. Relocating high-price or unique items can present its challenges, but these agents continually demonstrate unfailing sensitivity and creativity while implementing moving strategies that successfully ship products such as fine art, musical instruments, electronics, trade shows and store fixtures.
Atlas' Specialized Transportation Group Quality Award recognizes what it takes to shine in this uniquely demanding sector of the transportation industry. Among the criteria, agents must:
"This is the highest honor given to STG agents, which translates to the quality of servicemen we are amongst," said chairman and CEO of Atlas World Group, Glen Dunkerson. "Our entire staff is delighted to work with such agents who can not only maintain our high safety and equipment standards, but also preserve the upmost superiority of agency excellence."
The recipients of this year's Specialized Transportation Group Quality Award are:
The 2014 recipients were presented the award at the 67th Annual Atlas Convention held Nov. 12-15 in Kauai, Hawaii. For more information on Atlas Van Lines' quality agents awards, visit atlasvanlines.com/about/awards.
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Atlas Van Lines, a national moving company, is the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, an Evansville, Ind.-based company. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 700 people throughout North America. Nearly 500 Atlas interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate relocation, household moving services and in the transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art, store fixtures and furniture. For more information, visit www.atlasvanlines.com.


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The Westin Mumbai Garden City - Mumbai
You will be spoilt for choice in terms of dining as this hotel offers 5 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch so you are sure to find something tasty to tempt your palate. Heavenly Spa is the place to be for rest and relaxation, offering facials and body scrubs, as well as Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments and aromatherapy. Go for a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool during your stay. The pool bar and bar/lounge are ideal spots for drinks before heading down to the restaurant to sample the delicious menu choices.
In addition to the on-site spa, a 24-hour fitness center and a steam room are among the leisure facilities on offer. Family-friendly amenities at this hotel include a children's pool, a children's club and babysitting. WiFi and high-speed (wired) Internet access is available.
The Westin Mumbai Garden City - Mumbai
Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $105
- Chairman Suite
- Presidential Suite
- Deluxe Room
- Executive Suite
- Executive Room (Club)
- Premium Room
- Executive Suite
- Deluxe Room
- Executive Room (Club)
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 269 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 17 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; guests who are foreign nationals must present a valid passport and visa.
For same day reservations, please allow the hotel 4 hours to process the booking before arrival. Guests must present the booking confirmation at check-in for same day reservations made after 8:30 PM. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Required at check in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Children's club *
- No pets or service animals allowed
- WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas *
- WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms *
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free self parking
In the hotel
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Breakfast (surcharge)
- 5 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Outdoor pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Children's pool
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Steam room
- Arcade/game room
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 4
- Conference space size (feet) - 320
- Conference space size (meters) - 30
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2009
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Pillow menu
- Down comforter
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- In-room massage available
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 46-inch LCD TV
- Premium TV channels
- MP3 docking station
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Access via exterior corridors
Special features
The Heavenly Spa by Westin™ is located on the 4th floor of the hotel. 9 treatment rooms provide a soothing haven for renewing therapies, such as massage and facial treatments. Wellness consultations are also available to help guests customize a program to suit their needs.
Other services include body scrub treatments, skin exfoliation, immersion wraps, and moisturizing skin protection. Guests can schedule a session with one of the hotel's expert yoga therapists and take advantage of customized holistic treatment packages that will leave them feeling relaxed and renewed.
The Heavenly Spa encourages guests to embrace full-body nourishment with energizing drinks, herbal teas, and a nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ menu. Those seeking a more private environment can take advantage of in-room spa services. Gift certificates and a selection of signature Heavenly Spa by Westin™ products are also available for sale.
Advance reservations for spa services are recommended, and guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
DiningThe Seasonal Tastes - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Prego - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Kangan - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
The Westin Mumbai Garden City - Mumbai's small print
Also known as
- Westin Garden
- Westin Garden Hotel
- Westin Garden Hotel Mumbai City
- Westin Mumbai Garden City
- The Westin Mumbai Garden City Hotel Mumbai (Bombay)
Parties and private events are not permitted in guestrooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6062.5
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1818.75 (from 4 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500 per night
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000 per person (approximately)
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2300 per vehicle (one way)
WiFi is available in guestrooms for INR 750.00 per night (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for INR 750 per day (rates may vary)
High-speed Internet access (wired) is available in guestrooms for INR 750.00 per night (rates may vary)
High-speed Internet access (wired) is available in public areas for INR 750 per day (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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When a blizzard buries her hometown of Geoppolis, it's up to tough tractor Katy to switch from pushing a bulldozer to pushing a snowplow.
Breadcrumbs, by Anne Ursu, starts on a magical, snowy day. There's still school though so Hazel and her best friend Jack make plans to meet up and go sledding afterward. Since her Dad left her and her mom, things have really changed for Hazel in a bad way. She had to stop going to the fun school where the teachers were happy she had such vivid imagination and creativity. Now Hazel goes to classes where the desks are perfectly lined up all the time, and there is to be no fidgeting. Hazel fidgets anyway.
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The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Picture book writer and illustrator Uri Shulevitz came into a world on the brink of a devastating war. The son of son of Abraham and Szandla (Hermanstat) Shulevitz, Uri (pronounced oo-ree), he was only four years old when German bombs falling on Warsaw drove his Jewish family out of the city and into an eight-year period of travel in exile throughout Europe before finally settling in Paris in 1947, when Uri was twelve years old.
The constant beating of the winds against the house, the roaring, shrieking, howling of the storm, made it hard even to think. It was possible only to wait for the storm to stop. All the time, while they ground wheat, twisted hay, kept the fire burning in the stove, and huddled over it to thaw their chapped, numb hands and their itching, burning, chilblained feet, and while they chewed and swallowed the coarse bread, they were all waiting until the storm stopped.


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FYI, Americans totally do not understand or follow Eurovision. I remember watching it for the first time, the whole thing, in awe on a visit to Israel years ago. I thought I had seen it all with Eurovision 2014 winner this year. Dana International represented Israel and won in 1998 dressed in a gown, but without the beard. Of course, there are comments flying on Facebook:
Cleo Connolly The voting has gone completely bonkers these days. Conversely to that article, the Russian public actually voted Conchita quite highly apparently.
What's really pissing me off is all the "greatest moment for gender equality in the history of the ESC" business. Eh, sorry, but that was actually 1998 when Dana International won with a far better song. She's still my all time favourite winner! As one of my tweeps put it: "It's hilarious how the lefties hatred of all things Israel has made them totally ignore the 1998 Eurovision.
Then on Facebook, there was a photo of a bearded man walking down a Tel Aviv street dressed in a mini-skirt.
Sorry he caught me by surprise, I could not believe what I was seeing, a bearded man was walking down King George Street in center of Jerusalem, Israel, wearing a long skirt.
He looked so much like the photos of the Eurovision 2014 winner, but Jerusalem style, long not a mini.
In the name of gender equality, he had to be Photo of the Day, rather than just more photos of Arab girls.
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Hi there! My name is Anuschka, I'm a writer, and I live in Berlin, Germany.
On this blog I write about how to curate the perfect wardrobe.
A wardrobe that reflects your personal style (instead of the latest trends), consists of high-quality pieces (instead of flimsy polyester bargains), and that makes you feel confident and inspired every day.
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