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Michigan Officials Bought Clean Water For Themselves A YEAR Before Flint Water Crisis

Leaked Emails Prove Michigan Officials Purchased Water For Themselves Before Flint Water Crisis Just when you think you’ve read all the shocking stories regarding the Flint Water Crisis , here comes leaked emails proving Michigan state officials were purchasing clean water for themselves while telling Flint residents it was okay to drink and bathe their children in that poisonous lead water. Per Detroit Free Press : In January of 2015, when state officials were telling worried Flint residents their water was safe to drink, they also were arranging for coolers of purified water in Flint’s State Office Building so employees wouldn’t have to drink from the taps, according to state government e-mails released Thursday by the liberal group Progress Michigan. A Jan. 7, 2015, notice from the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget, which oversees state office buildings, references a notice about a violation of drinking water standards that had recently been sent out by the City of Flint. “While the City of Flint states that corrective actions are not necessary, DTMB is in the process of providing a water cooler on each occupied floor, positioned near the water fountain, so you can choose which water to drink,” said the notice. “The coolers will arrive today and will be provided as long as the public water does not meet treatment requirements.” Caleb Buhs, a spokesman for DTMB, said the water coolers were provided in response to the city health notice in late December or early January, which he acknowledged was about a contamination issue the city said had already subsided. The state continued to provide the coolers of purified water, right up to today, because “there were more findings as we went along,” Buhs said. Buhs said his department never told state workers the tap water was unsafe to drink, but only provided an alternative, as a landlord would do for tenants. If Caleb Buhs and DTMB doesn’t get the entire f*ck up out of here with that “we were only providing an alternative” BS. Where was the alternative for Flint residents? Meanwhile, disgraced POS Michigan governor Rick Snyder signed a bill on Friday to provide $28 million in funding that will go towards fixing damaged pipes treating the health problems of all those people who drank from the tap. Too little, too late, bruh!

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Reefer “Madness” : The Weeknd Launches Limited Edition PAX 2 Vape To Coincide With Brand Sponsored Tour

The Weekend Releases Limited Edition Vaporizer With Tour Co-Sponsor PAX2 Abel may not be feeling his face for much of his North American tour… PAX Labs, Inc., a leading vaporization company, just announced the release of a limited edition PAX 2 vaporizer designed in partnership with The Weeknd. PAX Labs is an official co-sponsor of his North American “The Madness” Fall tour, which kicked off yesterday in Toronto. The Madness Tour Limited Edition PAX 2 (MSRP $324.99) features an exclusive black shell with signature artist branding, including an engraved “XO” logo, custom programming with a yellow LED light, and hidden features. It will be sold alongside the tour’s merchandise at each concert and will be available for purchase in-store at select PAX boutique retail partners nationwide, as well as online on PAXvapor.com. “As one of the most exciting and relevant musicians today, The Weeknd was the ideal artist for an exclusive PAX 2 device collaboration,” said PAX Labs CMO Richard Mumby. “Abel has a distinct and discerning style, and he has provided a new and unexpected way for us to showcase our brand. We are always looking for new ways to connect with our customers and fans, so this was the perfect opportunity to bring together The Weeknd’s style with our technology.” In addition to the release of the limited PAX 2 device, PAX will have a presence throughout the duration of the “The Madness” tour, including special backstage VIP activations and an in-store event with the star at Toronto’s premier menswear boutique Nomad celebrating an exclusive retail partnership. PAX’s relationship with The Weeknd marks the latest step in the brand’s embrace of forward-looking fashion and music culture, as well as in its well-regarded strategy to tap influential design and retail partners to position the tech-driven device maker as a luxury lifestyle brand. In the last year, PAX has partnered with fashion designer Richard Chai for New York Fashion Week: Men, with Opening Ceremony for their spring/summer 2016 fashion runway show, and hosted a surprise after-party with Toro y Moi at the Outside Lands Music Festival. “Music and fashion have always been a natural fit for PAX,” Mumby explained. “Since our early days, these communities have been supporters of PAX, and they continue to be a significant means of expression for our fan-base.”

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Disney to Patrons: Get Over Yourself, No Selfie Sticks Allowed!!!

It’s a whole new world (see what we did there) with the increase of technology, and Disney doesn’t like it one bit. Disney theme parks are banning the use of selfie sticks, politely asking everyone to get the f–k over themselves. The ban is in effect for rides at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim. Generally a stupid trend in the first place, the selfie stick can also be a safety issue while flailing through the air at a million miles an hour upside down with small children nearby. The tools are still allowed in the parks, just not on the rides . Earlier this year, reports from the Magical Kingdom claimed that operators on certain attractions and rides asked for everyone to stow their selfie sticks. The company has never allowed visitors to stick objects outside of the rides.  But the weird popularity of selfie sticks has caused repeated safety issues. Signs have now been posted as “a continuation of our communication efforts at a few key attractions,” Disney said in an email to the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently, this has become such an issue that Universal Studios Orlando has installed metal detectors to ensure riders aren’t carrying loose objects. That would include selfie sticks. Fortunately (or unfortunately for the rest of us who have to see the shared results) you can still use them at home … View Slideshow: 21 Worst Mom Selfies of All-Time

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Race Matters: Are You Surprised To Learn Harvard University Is Facing Racial Bias Accusations From THIS Ethnicity?

Asian Americans File Discrimination Complaint Against Harvard It’s not like we’ve never heard stories about racism at Harvard before but are you surprised to learn that Asians feel the school has unfair admissions policies? According to Wall Street Journal reports: A complaint Friday alleged that Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants by setting a higher bar for admissions than that faced by other groups. The complaint, filed by a coalition of 64 organizations, says the university has set quotas to keep the numbers of Asian-American students significantly lower than the quality of their applications merits. It cites third-party academic research on the SAT exam showing that Asian-Americans have to score on average about 140 points higher than white students, 270 points higher than Hispanic students and 450 points higher than African-American students to equal their chances of gaining admission to Harvard. The exam is scored on a 2400-point scale. The complaint was filed with the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights. “Many studies have indicated that Harvard University has been engaged in systemic and continuous discrimination against Asian-Americans during its very subjective ‘Holistic’ college admissions process,” the complaint alleges. The coalition is seeking a federal investigation and is requesting Harvard “immediately cease and desist from using stereotypes, racial biases and other discriminatory means in evaluating Asian-American applicants.” Robert Iuliano, Harvard’s general counsel, said the school’s admissions policies are “fully compliant with the law.” The school says its admissions process takes into account a variety of factors besides academics, including applicants’ extracurricular activities and leadership qualities. “Within its holistic admissions process, and as part of its effort to build a diverse class, Harvard College has demonstrated a strong record of recruiting and admitting Asian American students,” Mr. Iuliano said in a statement. He said the percentage of Asian-American students admitted to the undergraduate school rose to 21% from less than 18% in the past decade. But the group that filed the complaint said that percentage should be much higher given the increasing numbers of Asian-American students that apply. The complaint argues that elite schools “that use race-neutral admissions” have far higher Asian-American enrollment than Harvard. At California Institute of Technology, for instance, about 40% of undergraduates are Asian-American, about twice that at Harvard. The allegations come six months after a group called Students for Fair Admissions argued in a federal lawsuit that Harvard uses preferences to reach specific racial balance on its campuses. Do you think Harvard should change their policy? And how crazy is the test score difference between Blacks and Asians? Does this complaint surprise you? Shutterstock

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Race Matters: Are You Surprised To Learn Harvard University Is Facing Racial Bias Accusations From THIS Ethnicity?

Asian Americans File Discrimination Complaint Against Harvard It’s not like we’ve never heard stories about racism at Harvard before but are you surprised to learn that Asians feel the school has unfair admissions policies? According to Wall Street Journal reports: A complaint Friday alleged that Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants by setting a higher bar for admissions than that faced by other groups. The complaint, filed by a coalition of 64 organizations, says the university has set quotas to keep the numbers of Asian-American students significantly lower than the quality of their applications merits. It cites third-party academic research on the SAT exam showing that Asian-Americans have to score on average about 140 points higher than white students, 270 points higher than Hispanic students and 450 points higher than African-American students to equal their chances of gaining admission to Harvard. The exam is scored on a 2400-point scale. The complaint was filed with the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights. “Many studies have indicated that Harvard University has been engaged in systemic and continuous discrimination against Asian-Americans during its very subjective ‘Holistic’ college admissions process,” the complaint alleges. The coalition is seeking a federal investigation and is requesting Harvard “immediately cease and desist from using stereotypes, racial biases and other discriminatory means in evaluating Asian-American applicants.” Robert Iuliano, Harvard’s general counsel, said the school’s admissions policies are “fully compliant with the law.” The school says its admissions process takes into account a variety of factors besides academics, including applicants’ extracurricular activities and leadership qualities. “Within its holistic admissions process, and as part of its effort to build a diverse class, Harvard College has demonstrated a strong record of recruiting and admitting Asian American students,” Mr. Iuliano said in a statement. He said the percentage of Asian-American students admitted to the undergraduate school rose to 21% from less than 18% in the past decade. But the group that filed the complaint said that percentage should be much higher given the increasing numbers of Asian-American students that apply. The complaint argues that elite schools “that use race-neutral admissions” have far higher Asian-American enrollment than Harvard. At California Institute of Technology, for instance, about 40% of undergraduates are Asian-American, about twice that at Harvard. The allegations come six months after a group called Students for Fair Admissions argued in a federal lawsuit that Harvard uses preferences to reach specific racial balance on its campuses. Do you think Harvard should change their policy? And how crazy is the test score difference between Blacks and Asians? Does this complaint surprise you? Shutterstock

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BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Google Plans To Invest $150 Million To Add Some Color To The Tech Industry [VIDEO]

Google’s Vice President of People Operations, Nancy Lee (yes, girls run the world!) told USA Today that Google will spend $150 million in 2015 to…

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Britney Spears Video Game: Coming Soon!

Britney Spears is about to make like Kim Kardashian . No, fellas, there’s no Britney Spears sex tape on the way. No are we about to keep up with her family on E!. But the singer has inked a five-year deal with Glu Mobile Inc., the developer of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Much like Kim’s wildly popular video game, Britney’s app will feature her voice, her likeness and her “creative influence,” according to a press release yesterday. Those who download the app will get to interact with Britney and while simultaneously experiencing “the glitz and glamour of the entertainment business.” Hooray? “I am thrilled to add Grammy Award-winning legend Britney Spears to Glu’s growing list of partners as we continue to expand our celebrity gaming platform,” Glu Chairman and CEO  Niccolo de Masi said in a statement. Why would Britney take this technological step? Maybe because Kim’s game made $200 million last year. “This project has been an amazing experience,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star told E! News last summer. “I’m so excited that people are enjoying the game! I partnered last year with a fantastic company called Glu Mobile… “We collaborated on every aspect of the game’s design details and continue to do so with the updates we are bringing out.” Katy Perry also signed a contract with Glu in February. That artist’s app is set to launch some time later this year. View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian Video Game: A Player’s Guide

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Alan Thicke on Bill Cosby: He’s a Bad Boy!

Alan Thicke thinks Bill Cosby is going through something a lot worse than mere growing pains. The veteran actor has joined the chorus of celebrities who have come down hard on Cosby, as the legendary comedian stands accused of sexual assault by over two dozen women. “When there’s that much smoke, there must be some fire,” Thicke said during an interview with The Toronto Star at the Television Critics Association’s press tour in Pasadena. “I’m sure that Bill must have been a bad boy. I think the issue will be to what degree.” Director Judd Apatow, meanwhile, thinks Cosby should be in jail for his alleged actions against a myriad of women; while Lena Dunham sort of compared the allegations regarding  Cosby to the Holocaust . Back in the 1970s, Thicke produced Cos , Cosby’s 1970s variety show on ABC. “In my history with Bill, I saw absolutely nothing of the controversy around him now,” Thicke sayd. “When I first met Bill, his show was in some trouble ratings-wise, and ABC brought me in to try and get the ratings up.” Cosby issued a statement last week in response to this ongoing scandal, telling fans that he’s “far from finished” and that he plans to keep touring despite protests and an onslaught of rape charges (of the non-legal variety). He performed in Turlock, California on Sunday night and received a standing ovation. 15 Celebrity Scandals That Rocked 2014 1. Stephen Collins Admits to Molesting Children Stephen Collins gained fame for playing the Reverend Eric Camden on wholesome family series 7th Heaven. In real life, Collins has been accused of molesting several children, and has confessed to at least one sexual assault.

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