Toyota recalls 437,000 2010 Prius and Lexus HS 250 Hybrids globally
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Automotive, News | No Comments
The recall of the 2010 Prius and two other hybrids will affect 437,000 cars across the world, and around 8,500 in the UK.
Toyota’s president Akio Toyoda announced the recall at a news conference. He said customers should take their cars back to the dealer where a simple 40 minute process will make them safe.
He said: [...]
Burj Khalifa, World’s Tallest Tower, Closed due to Electrical Problem
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Attraction, Places to Visit, Travel | No Comments
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.
Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure of the [...]
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Oaxaca, Mexico
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | News, World | No Comments
A strong earthquake struck Mexico at 6:47 local time this evening, registering with a 5.7 magnitude, according to the USGS. The epicenter of the earthquake was Miahuatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Mexico earthquake struck in the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico, 285 miles southeast of Mexico City. It had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 before being [...]
Mediterranean Diet will keep your Brain Smart
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Health, Life | No Comments
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet — one rich in olive oil, whole grains, fish and fruit – may protect aging brains from damage linked to cognitive problems, a new study finds.
Other studies have already found that such diets also lower risks for depression, cancer, heart disease and premature death.
The latest study was led by Dr. Nikolaos [...]
OPM Status: Federal government closed Monday & Tuesday
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | News, World | No Comments
The Office of Personnel Management announced the federal government will be closed tomorrow. This will be the second snow day in a row, and the third this winter. The complete list of Federal government closing can be found on the United States office of Personnel Movement (opm.gov).
Federal employees can quickly check info on [...]
Hot Deal: Garmin nüvi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth GPS with Traffic $99
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Deals, Hot | No Comments
Garmin nüvi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
This sleek widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It delivers real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events as you navigate. The 285WT provides complete maps for North [...]
Pregnancy Week By Week Developments
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Health, Life | No Comments
A pregnancy week-by-week guide will help you to overcome your apprehensions and wait for nature’s miracle to behold in flesh and bones after the completion of the pregnancy.
Here’s the pregnancy week by week developments:
Week one to four
During this period the sperm forming a zygote the basic form of life, fertilizes the egg.
Week five to eight
A [...]
Toyota Recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids due to Brake Problem
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Automotive, News | No Comments
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem and is likely to notify both the U.S. and Japanese governments Tuesday, news reports said, as a top executive will testify before U.S. lawmakers about defects that have tarnished its reputation for quality and safety.
The recall of the gas-electric [...]
Google set to Launch Gmail Social
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | News, Tech/Gadget | No Comments
Gmail is set to become Google’s next major push into social media. According to The Wall Street Journal, the popular webmail service will soon launch a new feature for sharing content and status updates with friends. [Update: We think Google might announce these features on Tuesday]
n other words, your Gmail contacts aren’t necessarily the same [...]
New Orleans Saints Parade Route Map, Time and Event Info
by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | News, Sports | No Comments
Here is the Saints Super Bowl 2010 Parade Route Map! The Saints Victory Parade Route map and schedule were just released.
The Parade start time is 5 pm Tuesday February 9. The route begins at the Superdome, at Poydras and LaSalle streets, moves to Loyola , then Howard, to Lee Circle, then St. Charles Avenue to [...]







