by wildcherry on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Last Night, Michael Lynch sang “This Woman’s Work” and he brought Kara DioGuardi to tears and had Simon throwing out his coveted “You’re the one to beat” line.

Watch the video below of Michael Lynch singing “This Woman’s Work”

This Woman’s Work Lyrics

I should be hoping, but I can’t stop thinking
Of all the things I should’ve said, That I never said. All the things we should’ve done, That we never did. All the things I should’ve given, But I didn’t.
Oh, darling, make it go, Make it go away.
Give me these moments back. Give them back to me. Give me that little kiss. Give me your hand.
(I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left. I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left.)
I should be crying, but I just can’t let it show. I should be hoping, but I can’t stop thinking
Of all the things we should’ve said, That were never said. All the things we should’ve done, That we never did. All the things that you needed from me. All the things that you wanted for me. All the things that I should’ve given,But I didn’t.
Oh, darling, make it go awayJust make it go away now.

Here’s the American Idol Judges reaction after Michael Lynche sings:

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by wildcherry on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

The FDA recalled two Pringles flavors: Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Family Faves Taco Night because they believe these products may have been contaminated by salmonella.

The FDA note says if the products contain a “Best by” 2011 stamp, they may be at risk.

The Pringles recall is related to other recent recalls involving salmonella, which involve Basic Food Flavors, Inc. An onion soup recall took place last week.

If you have purchased the Pringles recalled products, then you should discard the product and call Procter & Gamble at 1-877-876-7881 for a replacement coupon or refund.

The FDA has identified 94 products in all that use HVP seasoning from Basic Food Flavors and more recalls could be on the way.

As of March 6th, the FDA has compiled a list of 94 products that have used HVP seasoning made by Basic Food Flavors Inc.

The recall includes: Dip and Dip mixes by Johnny’s Fine Foods, T. Marzetti, Oak Lake Farms, Concord Foods, McCormick, Delicioso, De La Casa, Fresh Food Concepts, and Great Value; soup mixes by Castella and Homemade Gourmet; Snacks and Snack mixes by Hawaiian, CVS, President’s Choice, Safeway, Sunflower Markets, National Pretzel Company, and HK Anderson; Pre-Packaged Meals by Follow Your Heart; dressing and dressing mixes by Follow Your Heart, Trader Joe’s, and Reser’s; bouillon by Herbox; and gravy mix and stuffing by McCormick

The entire list can be found at www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/HVPCP/

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by wildcherry on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

540,000 cars have been recalled by Nissan Motor over faulty brake pedal issues that may also affect the fuel gauge.

The brake-pin recall stems from “three reported instances of brake pedal pins partially disengaging, causing a loss of normal braking ability,” the company said. That recall involves the Nissan Titan, Armada, Quest andInfiniti QX56 of model years 2008 to 2010.

On its recall, Nissan said brake pedals on certain 2008-10 Titan pickups and Armada sport utility vehicles and some 2008 and 2009 Quest minivans can come loose and cause reduced braking force. No injuries or crashes have been reported. Customers with loose brake pedals should contact their dealers.

The Nissan recall covers “the Titan, Armada and Infiniti QX56 built from 2005 to 2008, and the Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra produced between January and March 2006 and between October 2007 and January 2008.” The brake pedals could have faulty components that can cause the pedals to wobble, AFP reported.

The move comes on the heels of Nissan recalling more than 70,00 vehicles in Japan over engine electric cables. The vast majority of vehicles, some 418,865, are U.S. models.

Nissan said the problem were caused by its suppliers.

Below is the list of car models recalled by Nissan for 2010:
1. Nissan Infiniti QX56
2. Nissan Quest
3. Nissan Armada
4. Nissan Titan

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by wildcherry on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

The Cash for Appliances Rebate Program is a $300 million goverment stimulus plan designed to help Americans increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates will be awarded to consumers who purchase certain Energy Star appliances for their homes and submit the necessary paperwork.

Each state will administer its own program; and will be responsible for choosing qualifying appliances and rebate amounts and for distributing checks.

The Cash for Appliances Rebate Program is also referred to as:The Energy Star Rebate Program, Cash for Clunkers for Appliances, and The State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program.

When Does the Program Start?:
The program will start in April 2010 in most states, but has already started in some states.

Find Out When the Rebate Program Starts in Your State

Who Qualifies?:

In most states, the program is open to everyone, though some states have chosen to add restrictions (age, those with disabilities, etc.).

Which Appliances are Eligible?
Eligible appliances vary by state, but can include Energy Star:

Dishwashers
Refrigerators
Freezers
Washing machines
Water heaters
Ceiling fans
Central air conditioners
Room air conditioners
Heat pumps (both air source and geothermal)
Furnaces
Boilers
How Much is the Rebate?:

Rebate amounts vary from appliance to appliance and from state to state, but most fall in the $50-$200 range. Heat and air systems generally earn the largest rebates – as much as $1,300 in some states.
How Do I Get My Rebate?:
Simply purchase one of the appliances approved by your state, and submit your paperwork to receive your check by mail.

Note: In some cases, stores may offer to give you an instant rebate and then submit the paperwork on your behalf.

Important Things to Know About the Cash for Appliances Rebate?:
You may need to trade in an old appliance to be eligible for the rebate.
The program will last only as long as the money holds out. So, you’ll want to act fast, if you’re interested in participating.
It may be necessary to submit your rebate forms to multiple agencies to collect the full rebate amount.

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by wildcherry on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Move Your Money – Moveyourmoney.Info – The “Move Your Money” campaign was featured on CBS Sunday Morning this week. Moving money to your local banks will create more opportunities for your local communities and many other benefits such as better customer service and more job opportunities for the minorities.

Hufftington Post’s Arianna appeared on the show to talk about why moving money out of big banks and into smaller banks is important:

“JP Morgan, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo — these banks, that have received taxpayer money, that have been bailed out by the taxpayer, have not done their job at helping small businesses, at lending, so that the economy can start again, and start producing jobs.”

Students at American University, in Washington, D.C., want the school to move its money. They want the school to move its over $300 million endowment fund into localbanks that are better at lending to local business owners.

Their Responsible Endowments Coalition writes:

“AU students are campaigning for the university to transfer 5% of the cash assets from its endowment into CDFIs such as the City First Bank of DC . Totaling $4.3 million dollars, these investments would significantly impact low-income communities of color.”

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by wildcherry on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

February 22nd is National Margarita Day. So if you ever wonder how to make a great Margarita to celebrate the special day, then follow the Margarita Recipes below:

The International Bartenders Association-certified margarita recipe consists of the following, which produces an IBA-sanctioned 7:4:3 ratio of tequila, triple sec/cointreau, and lime/lemon juice (50% tequila, 29% Triple Sec or cointreau, 21% fresh lime or lemon juice):

Served
On the rocks; poured over ice

Standard garnish
Salt-rimmed glass, lime slice

Ingredients
3.5 cl (seven parts) tequila
2.0 cl (four parts) Cointreau or Triple Sec
1.5 cl (three parts) lemon or lime juice

Preparation
Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Shake the other ingredients with ice, then carefully pour into the glass (taking care not to dislodge any salt). Garnish and serve over ice.

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by wildcherry on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

The American Film Institute or AFI revealed the top 50 heroes and top 50 villains of all time in AFI’s 100 Year. The list were announced during “100 Heroes & Villains” three-hour television show hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who earned both a hero and villain honor for his portrayal of the Terminator.

Deeply and idealistic attorney Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird, was chosen as the greatest hero in 100 years of film history, while the greatest villain was also revealed as the brilliant and psychotic Dr. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs and the Hannibal.

Here is the AFI 50 Greatest Film Heroes and Villains list:

by wildcherry on Friday, February 5th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

A Cal State Northridge student’s fear that someone had planted a bomb in his car triggered a campus emergency today, prompting the evacuation of more than 100 people.

A male student reported around noon that he believed his car, parked in a lot on campus, had been rigged with a bomb, said Vance Peterson, vice president of university advancement.

“He said he is affiliated with a gang, and he fears retaliation from a rival gang,” Peterson said. “This is not an attack on the university.”

The Los Angeles Police Department’s bomb squad was dispatched to the scene.

As a precautionary measure, Peterson said university officials activated a mass communication emergency system to alert faculty, staff and students through phone calls, e-mails and text-messaging.

About 100 occupants of a nearby university preschool and dozens more at a lab facility were moved to other locations, Peterson said.

Follow the latest update at Latimes

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by wildcherry on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | Business, News, Uncategorized | No Comments

Latest update: The Feb 1 story headlined “Backdoor taxes to hit middle class” is wrong and has been withdrawn. The story said lower-income families will pay more under tax provisions scheduled to expire Dec 31. The Obama administration’s budget calls for the extension of those tax provisions for households earning less than $250,000. There will be no substitute story.

Here’s the complete inital news report from Reuters

The Obama administration’s plan to cut more than $1 trillion from the deficit over the next decade relies heavily on so-called backdoor tax increases that will result in a bigger tax bill for middle-class families.
In the 2010 budget tabled by President Barack Obama on Monday, the White House wants to let billions of dollars in tax breaks expire by the end of the year — effectively a tax hike by stealth.

While the administration is focusing its proposal on eliminating tax breaks for individuals who earn $250,000 a year or more, middle-class families will face a slew of these backdoor increases.
The targeted tax provisions were enacted under the Bush administration’s Economic Growth and Tax

Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. Among other things, the law lowered individual tax rates, slashed taxes on capital gains and dividends, and steadily scaled back the estate tax to zero in 2010.
If the provisions are allowed to expire on December 31, the top-tier personal income tax rate will rise to 39.6 percent from 35 percent.

But lower-income families will pay more as well: the 25 percent tax bracket will revert back to 28 percent; the 28 percent bracket will increase to 31 percent; and the 33 percent bracket will increase to 36 percent. The special 10 percent bracket is eliminated.

Investors will pay more on their earnings next year as well, with the tax on dividends jumping to 39.6 percent from 15 percent and the capital-gains tax increasing to 20 percent from 15 percent. The estate tax is eliminated this year, but it will return in 2011 — though there has been talk about reinstating the death tax sooner.

Millions of middle-class households already may be facing higher taxes in 2010 because Congress has failed to extend tax breaks that expired on January 1, most notably a “patch” that limited the impact of the alternative minimum tax. The AMT, initially designed to prevent the very rich from avoiding income taxes, was never indexed for inflation. Now the tax is affecting millions of middle-income households, but lawmakers have been reluctant to repeal it because it has become a key source of revenue.

Without annual legislation to renew the patch this year, the AMT could affect an estimated 25 million taxpayers with incomes as low as $33,750 (or $45,000 for joint filers). Even if the patch is extended to last year’s levels, the tax will hit American families that can hardly be considered wealthy — the AMT exemption for 2009 was $46,700 for singles and $70,950 for married couples filing jointly.

Middle-class families also will find fewer tax breaks available to them in 2010 if other popular tax provisions are allowed to expire. Among them:
* Taxpayers who itemize will lose the option to deduct state sales-tax payments instead of state and local income taxes;
* The $250 teacher tax credit for classroom supplies;
* The tax deduction for up to $4,000 of college tuition and expenses;
* Individuals who don’t itemize will no longer be able to increase their standard deduction by up to $1,000 for property taxes paid;
* The first $2,400 of unemployment benefits are taxable, in 2009 that amount was tax-free

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by wildcherry on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Defending champion Rafael Nadal retired from his quarterfinal against Andy Murray with a knee tendinitis, then predicted the Scottish player would end his Grand Slam title drought by winning the Australian Open.

“For Andy, I think he deserves to win his first Grand Slam. And I think he’s going to do it,” Nadal said after a right knee injury forced him to concede Tuesday’s quarterfinal while trailing 6-3, 7-6 (2), 3-0.

“There’s a very good chance for him. First thing, he’s playing very well,” Nadal said. “Second thing, he’s already in the semifinals. He’s only two matches away.”

Andy Roddick also went out of the Australian Open on Tuesday, struggling with a shoulder injury before going down in five sets to Marin Cilic.

Nadal said he didn’t want to risk more damage by playing and potentially having to spend long periods off the tour with knee tendinitis.

“Similar thing that I had last year,” Nadal said of the pain. “It was impossible to win the match.”

Nadal struggled with knee tendinitis and was unable to defend his Wimbledon title last season after beating Roger Federer in the Australian Open final. He received on-court treatment from a trainer for his knee after losing the second set.

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