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battery2009
recalling of sony battery
sony is recalling some power adapters sold with its Vaio line of notebooks. The Japanese consumer electronics giant decided to recall the power bricks after getting four reports of punters receiving electrical shocks from faulty adapters. The problem appears to be faulty insulation in the adapters that lets current escape from the power supplies. In a statement, the company said,VGP-BPS10,,VGP-BPS10A ,VGP-BPS10A/B, VGP-BPS10B, "Sony has initiated a voluntary recall for certain AC power adapters which may short circuit and pose a potential electrical shock hazard." The VGP-AC19V17 adapters that are being recalled were issued from 2005 with the company's VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1 docking adapters as well as with its Vaio series notebook models VGC-LT, VGC-JS240, VGC-JS250, VGC-JS270, and VGC-JS290 sold after 2007. The company has a website for customers to check to find out if their hardware is one of the affected models. If it is, the company advises unplugging the power supply and... (more)

The Common Ills
Iraq snapshot
Iraq snapshot Thursday, December 24, 2009. Chaos and violence continue, Gen Ray Odierno shows leadership many below him lack, there's no 'safe' religion in Iraq, Congress is going to hold the VA accountable when?, and more. The Ashura pilgrimage is ongoing in Iraq and so is the violence. Shi'ite Muslims head to Krbala for rememberance and mourning. As with all pilgrimages in Iraq -- and despite Nouri al-Maliki's claims of having brought 'security' to Iraq -- the pilgrims are targeted. AP reported 11 dead and seventy wounded in bombing attacks on the Pilgrims today in Babil Province -- AP has now updated the 11 to 13 dead and the number may continue to rise throughout the day. Li Xianzhi (Xinhua) explains, "An explosive charge went off at a parking lot in the center of Hilla, some 100 km south of Baghdad, detonated at about 1:30 p.m. (1030 GMT), the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Minutes later, a car bomb parked at the site went off... (more)

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Affordable ugg bailey button boots
Affordable ugg bailey button boots Winter day is suitable to wear sheepskin boots, no matter short boots or tall boots, ugg is good and worthy to buy. Ladies like to wear boots, with those tall boots; they will become more slender and looks taller than before. When winter is coming, the world is full of boots, but I can say that with ugg, you are the attractive one. Ugg come in different styles, girls need to buy the most suitable one. Ugg Bailey Button is one thing that you must have in your wardrobe this winter. They provide your feet enough warmth that they require and prevent the frozen feet feeling which you often feel in other boots who makes you feel uncomfortable and cold. They keep you cozy enough and let you feel the winter season to the fullest. All those people who suffer from swollen feet in winters as their body cannot adapt to the chilling breeze, must go for Ugg Bailey boots. Are you thinking the button on the boots is lovely? This little button makes the whole... (more)

nostalgia
on wish list 2009
ayan super late wishlist =)) dec24 na o =)) anyway.. lets do this =)) script personalized necklace (the silver-ish kind.. kung gusto niyo super specific, yung sa silver works or yung galing boracay! =)) )tv in my room (tignan niyo! dahil dito isang linggo nako natutulog sa living room =)) )license!!! (ngayon break! swear! pleaseee =(( limang taon na 'to nandito sa list... along with the necklace =)) )have my own car (isa pa 'to! kahit hindi bago =)) )marbles =DDD (yes please.. I miss these haha)to remove the stuff in my room that aren't mine.. or..new room? =))snoopy and peanuts monopolysnoopy chess =D concealer =))gossip girl books (kahit pahiram lang =)) )snoopy puzzles =DDDthe snoopy popup book!!! =DDDother snoopy stuff =))ayy ayy! black and pink contacts! =D swear! meron! =))new dangling earrings hahahaGC to buy cd's hahaha.. pero wala nang tower records sa town =(that white cuff I wanted in Bayo but is now not there =(new earphones please! kung may black and pink,... (more)

Cedric's Big Mix
"Iraq snapshot"
(The Common Ills)
"Iraq snapshot" (The Common Ills) Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Chaos and violence continue, Iraqi Christians are again targeted, an examination of US labor's role in the movement to end the Iraq War, and more. Michael Prysner and Iraq War veteran James Circello were on Antiwar Radio with Scott Horton and Charles Goyette discussing their group March Forward! "an affiliate of the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition" composed of veterans and active-duty service members. (For those who can't stream or who are not able to listen to streams, there's an excerpt of the interview in yesterday's snapshot.) Information Clearing House has a video of Michael Prysner speaking: And I tried hard to be proud of my service, but all I could feel was shame. Racism could no longer mask the reality of the occupation. These were people. These were human beings. I've since been plagued by guilt. Any time I see an elderly man, like the one who couldn't walk that we rolled onto a stretcher... (more)