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An investigation into the danger in levels of arsenic found in bottled juice has prompted advocacy that the Food and Drug Administration’s standards for arsenic in juice drinks be lowered. [1]

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is considering lowering its standards for the levels of arsenic allowed in apple juice after consumer groups pushed the agency to crack down on the contaminant. [2]

Arsenic has long been recognized as a poison and a contaminant in drinking water, but now concerns are growing about arsenic in foods, especially in fruit juices that are a mainstay for children. [3]

While federal standards exist for arsenic and lead levels allowed in bottled and drinking water, there are no limits defined for fruit juices, a mainstay of many children’s diets, putting them at unnecessary risk for serious health problems, including several forms of cancer. [4]

Of or containing arsenic, especially with valence 5. [5]

Controversy over arsenic in apple juice made headlines as the school year began when Mehmet Oz, M.D., host of ‘The Dr. Oz Show,’ told viewers that tests he’d commissioned found 10 of three dozen apple-juice samples with total arsenic levels exceeding 10 parts per billion (ppb). [3]

Most of the arsenic detected in Consumer Reports’ tests was a type known as inorganic, which is a human carcinogen. [6]

Consumer Reports tested 88 samples of popular brands of grape and apple juice sold in the United States, including Mott’s, Minute Maid and Welch’s. [1]

Now, Consumer Reports has published the results of a large-scale investigation into arsenic and lead levels in popular brands of apple juice and grape juice. [7]

In a statement to ABC News regarding the new Consumer Reports data the FDA — which stated in September 2011 amid public controversy that apple juice consumption poses little or no risk — said it is now gathering further information. [6]

Sources:
[1] Arsenic in Juice: New Study Prompts Action
[2] FDA examines level of arsenic in apple juice
[3] Arsenic in your juice
[4] Consumer Reports Investigation: Varying Arsenic and Lead Levels in …
[5] arsenic: Definition from Answers.com
[6] Arsenic in Juice: New Study Prompts Action - Yahoo! News
[7] Apple Juice, Arsenic and Lead - YouBeauty.com

Although Trey Songz loved hip-hop while growing up, the only R&B he could get into was R. Kelly. [1]

Trey Songz performing at the 94.5 Summer Jam on June 5, 2010. [2]

But when his friends heard his perfect tenor voice, they pushed Trey Songz to drop rap and start crooning. [3]

Trey Songz is a Grammy-nominated singer known for such hits as ‘Can’t Help but Wait.’ [4]

His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007. [2]

The album was a moderate success, selling 395,000 copies and peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard charts. [4]

In the summer of 2010 his track ‘Already Taken’ landed on the Step Up 3D soundtrack, while his collaborative single with rapper Nicki Minaj, ‘Bottoms Up,’ was released to promote that year’s Passion, Pain & Pleasure, issued in September. [1]

After releasing many mixtapes under the name Prince of Virginia he signed to Atlantic Records in 2005 and released his debut album I Gotta Make It. [5]

If iTunes doesn’t open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or on your Windows desktop. [1]

Before releasing his third album, Songz released a mixtape titled Anticipation in June 2009 through his blog, which featured songs from his third album. [2]

Sources:
[1] iTunes - Music - Trey Songz
[2] Trey Songz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Trey Songz on Yahoo! Music
[4] Trey Songz Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography …
[5] Trey Songz ‘ Free listening, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures …

Linkin Park performing in Berlin on 2010’s A Thousand Suns World Tour. [1]

With its roots in southern California, Linkin Park is an alternative metal quintet band, that includes an eclectic mix of old-school hip-hop, traditional classic rock and spooling electronic vibes. [2]

Old-school hip-hop, traditional classic rock, and spooling electronic vibes were the initial factors behind the building of the alternative metal quintet Linkin Park. [3]

Although rooted in alternative metal, Linkin Park became one of the most successful acts of the early 2000s by welcoming elements of hip-hop, modern rock, and atmospheric electronica into their music. [4]

Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries. [1]

Their first album, “Hybrid Theory,” came out in the fall of 2000, became a diamond seller, and was America’s best-selling album of 2001. [2]

Falls iTunes nicht ge?ffnet wird, klicken Sie auf das iTunes Symbol im Dock oder auf dem Windows Desktop. [...] While the group’s sales never eclipsed those of its tremendously successful debut, Hybrid Theory, few alt-metal bands rivaled Linkin Park during the band’s heyday. [4]

Still wanting a record to call their own, they changed their name to Hybrid Theory, honed their songs, and looked for an additional vocalist who could add some energy to their sound. [2]

Linkin Park titled their debut album Hybrid Theory, a tribute to the band’s past, and released the record during the fall of 2000. [4]

Sources:
[1] Linkin Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Linkin Park: Biography from Answers.com
[3] Linkin Park on Yahoo! Music
[4] iTunes ‘ Musik ‘ Linkin Park

In 1992, McDonald’s withdrew their range of Happy Meal toys for the movie Batman Returns, after complaints from parents that the movie was unsuitable for children. [...] In July 2011, McDonald’s announced plans to make Happy Meals healthier, including the addition of apples. [...] She created what she called the “Menu Ronald” (Ronald menu), which offered a hamburger, small fries and a small sundae to help mothers feed their children more effectively while at McDonald’s stores. [...] Bernstein reasoned that if kids could get a packaged meal all their own instead of just picking at their parent’s food, everybody would be happier. [...] The company gave the development of the product to Bob Bernstein, founder and CEO of Bernstein-Rein Advertising, an agency that has counted McDonald’s as a key client since 1967. [1]

Please enter valid zipcode or select a valid popular city. [...] Where results contain multi-variation listings, the item counts on the page are inclusive of all matching variations that are available. [2]

On November 2, 2010, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a law requiring that children’s meals sold in restaurants must meet certain nutritional standards before they could be sold with toys, to reduce triggering of childhood obesity. [...] In 1977, the McDonald’s store owner clients who regularly met with Bernstein were looking for ways to create a better experience for families with kids. [...] Between 1995 and 2006, this was usually a Disney movie (Disney movie themes had also been used earlier, but sporadically). [1]

Sources:
[1] Happy Meal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] happy meals toys | eBay

We also provide a long list of general kid friendly travel tips as well. [...] Shop valuable destination information, road maps, foreign language tutorials, destination wedding guides and travel books and more! [1]

Tailored for the destinations you choose. [2]

To make the process easier, consider using a travel agent, who can recommend vacation destinations tailor-made for your family’s interests and budget. [1]

Travelers should also be aware of restrictions on items that may be taken overseas (see “Bringing Medications or Filling Prescriptions Abroad,” below) and even on items that may be brought into the U.S. upon return (see “Customs and Import Restrictions,” below). [3]

Whether you prefer worldwide hotel chains or cozy boutique hotels, you’ll find real hotel reviews you can trust at TripAdvisor. [2]

Whatever your holiday flavor, hotel deals and packages can deliver a winning combination of December discounts and memorable experiences.view gallery? [4]

A solid plan for your family vacation helps keep your toddler under control while allowing you to actually enjoy the trip. [5]

Get your trip off on the right track. [1]

From big-ticket items like 3-D cameras to smaller stocking stuffers, our holiday gift guide includes the best doodads and gadgets that are sure to please.view gallery? [4]

Sources:
[1] Travel Advice and Travel Tips - TravelSense
[2] Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor
[3] Tips for Traveling Abroad
[4] Travel Advice - SmarterTravel.com
[5] Travel Tips - USAToday.com