Sony has issued a recall of certain VAIO TZ-series notebook computers
I found this information on the US consumer product safety commisions website: www.cpsc.gov
Details of the recall are below:
Units sold:
About 73,000Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard ...<< MORE >>
There are not to many things free in the world, so when I find something for free, especially software, I try to take advantage of it. Even if I just download and use it once, I'll just save it because you never know when one of these software tools will come in handy.
Wink
Wink is a Tutorial and Presentation creation software. Its main purpose is for creating tutorials on how ...<< MORE >>
Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA)
I found out about the IPRA when I attended one of the Chicago Budget Hearings. When I go to my local Caps meeting for my beat, I often hear a lot of complaints from people about the service they receive from Chicago Police Officers. We are often told at the beat meetings that if we are not satisfied with the service we receive from an officer that we ...<< MORE >>
We all have a need to be reminded about important events, be it birthdays, aniversaries, or whatever a simple “set it and forget it” reminder is a great way to make sure you don’t forget. Rather than installing an application (if you don’t have one already) to create these reminders, simply use Notepad along with the Scheduled Tasks Windows component. Here is how:
1. In Notepad, create and save a new text document for your ...<< MORE >>
A voluntary recall has been issued for the following product. This information was gathered from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website (www.cpsc.gov).
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores
Name of Product: Perfect Flame Double Lid Four Burner Gas Grills
Units: About 24,000
Retailer: Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. and Lowe’s HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Manufacturer: Lucas Innovation Inc., of China
Hazard: The cooking chamber of the ...<< MORE >>
According to the City of Chicago accidents are down 30 percent in the camera-covered intersections, and red-light running is also down 60 percent. And since the cameras also stand watch against illegal right turns on red, pedestrian injuries from such turns have also decreased.
I am OK with making it safe to drive and walk around in the city, but did they have to turn it into a cash cow. They expect to make $50 ...<< MORE >>