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Hearst Buys Kaboodle For Over $30 million 2007-08-08 08:22:28 Hearst Interactive Media announced another acquisition after buying UGO for around $100 million last month. Hearst Interactive Media are now buying Kaboodle, a social shopping service that has been around since 2005 for over $30 million. Kaboodle has been growing rapidly, after securing a distribution deal with eBay last year. Kaboodle now has roughly 2 million unique monthly visitors Although the actual price has not been disclose, rumours have it that its between $40-$30 million. What do you think of Hearst buying Kaboodle? Source Written by Sam for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Business ...

CPSC: Plan 9 recalls LED lights 2007-08-08 08:22:00 Plan 9, Inc. along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a voluntary recall of ‘E Lights.’ The recall was initiated because the circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported. The E Light is a 12-Volt DC light fixture with recessed LEDs typically mounted on the ceiling or under a counter. The recalled light is a flat, white rectangle with three LEDs (in the three-watt model) or six LEDs (in the 6-watt model). The units were sold at various recreational vehicle parts retailers nationwide or the Backwoods Solar Electric Systems Web site from February 2006 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60. All units were manufactured in the United States. Consumers should immediately turn the power off at the circuit breaker and contact Plan 9 for instructions on returning the product to the firm for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Plan 9 toll-free at (866) 522-1368 ...

Steve Coogan set to play Eddie The Eagle in new biopic 2007-08-08 08:21:57 British funny man Steve Coogan has signed on to play sporting legend Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, England’s ski-jump Olympic disaster area and national legend, in a biopic called, yep you guessed it, Eddie the Eagle, which is out next year. If you’re not familiar with Eddie The Eagle, he was the first ever person to represent the UK at the ski jump, at the Olympics in Calgary in 1988. He was ranked 55th in the world and was completely self-funded and the sole applicant to represent Blighty. After all his effort to get there, his weight, lack of financial support, long-sightedness and fear of heights affected his medal changes and he finished last. His good spirits and can-do attitude won him fans the world over, which led to a very brief pop career and now, this biopic. Super producer John Heyman (A Passage to India) and father of Harry Potter producers David has always wanted to make an Edwards film and has finally got round to it with Steve Coogan starring. The script is writt ...

80 global powerful insurance companies bind together to tackle climate change 2007-08-08 08:21:50 There is going to be pressure put on world governments to ramp up efforts to tackle climate change which means the threat of natural catastrophes brought on by climate change. There will be 80 of the world’s most powerful insurance company’s chief executives from around the world combining their efforts as members of the Geneva Association think tank have developed an astonishing response that governments should act on. The meeting in New York which is the association’s annual meeting have said the members criticised the world governments for not doing enough to tackle and prepare for natural disasters linked with climate change and also say that governments needed to have more responsibility rather than just relying on the insurance sector. In 2006 alone insurance costs reached $11.8bn which insurers had to pay because of 349 natural catastrophes worldwide according to Swiss Re. Talks will be about implementing building codes, preventing residential developments in flood plains ...

Director Steven Spielberg has fallen in love with Once 2007-08-08 08:10:31 Once is a little indie Irish-made musical which was released earlier this year. The film is still plodding along at the box office and is still selling tickets and filling seats at the cinema. it’s not only the general public that have fallen in love with this film, superstar director Steven Spielberg has also fallin in love with the movie. Speaking to USA Today, Spielberg said, “A little movie called Once gave me enough inspiration to last the rest of the year,” Source Written by Lucy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Film News ...

AOL, Meetro Developing New Products for Forums 2007-08-08 08:02:15 Meetro and AOL are both apparently trying to develop new forum products. Meetro is the instant messaging that finds contacts that are close to you physically and so you can talk to people in your street or apartment building. Well now both Meetro and AOL are apparently working on new products for forums. Meetro is rumoured to be working on a “one click” forum creation package. Userplane, which is owned by AOL, is also developing some new forum technology. What do you think about AOL and Meetro developing new products for forums? Source Written by Sam for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Email / IM, Business ... Developing

CPSC: Sherwin Williams aerosol can recall 2007-08-08 08:01:49 The Sherwin Williams company along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a voluntary recall of Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans. The recall, which affects 3,000 units, was initiated because the aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode. The items were manufactured in the United States. Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded. The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states “HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F” in large white letters on the front of the can. The units were sold at automotive supply stores ...

Gas guzzlers to pay £25 per day London congestion charge 2007-08-08 03:45:02 Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, UK is again revising the London congestion charge that drivers have to pay to enter central London. At the moment drivers have to pay £8 per day, but Livingstone wants to introduce a sliding scale which would be based on the carbon dioxide emissions of each vehicle, much like the road fund license. Vehicles that are in let’s say band G will have to pay £25 per day; these are vehicles that produce over 225g/km of CO2. Vehicles like the ForTwo diesel will be free of charge. Some would say that this is an unreasonable way of charging. Dou you think the congestion charge should go by CO2 levels, or should they charge less for how many people are in the vehicle? Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Autos, Environment, Green ...

Kerry Katona Gives Mark Croft Lie Detector Test 2007-08-08 03:25:56 Kerry Katona wants her husband Mark Croft to take to take a lie detector test before she is willing to let him back into her home. Kerry is said to have threw her husband out of their Wilmslow home after rumours surfaced that he had slept with former girlfriend Clare Bonello. A friend of Kerry said that “Kerry doesn’t know whether to believe him or not and she wants to be 100 per cent certain. She doesn’t want to look foolish.” Marks mother has denied that her son had an affair, commenting: “Mark had some beautiful girlfriends when he was single but he would never cheat on Kerry.” She went on to say that “She’s gorgeous he doesn’t need to cheat. He’d take a lie detector test to prove it.” Do you think that he has cheated on Kerry? Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Celebrity News ...

Spy Shot of 2010 Ford Mustang Mule 2007-08-08 03:09:49 Our friends over at jalopnik.com have managed to grab themselves a spy shot of the 2010 Ford Mustang; well in fact it is the test mule to this much anticipated car. Brenda Priddy was the one who managed to get this image, but should could only get one shot off because the test driver noticed her at ducked for cover. The new Ford Mustang which should debut late in 2009, but will be sold as a 2010 model. Production will start early in 2009, where the vehicle will receive an extensive facelift over the previous Pony. The front and the rear of the Mustang will have new styling, but the best part has to be the new BOSS 5.7-liter V8 which will become an engine option. Source Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Autos, Sports Cars ...

Eastenders actor Steve McFadden Misses Work After Pub Fight 2007-08-08 03:08:56 EastEnders producers were forced to disrupt their filming schedule last week because Steve McFadden was too bruised to work. The actor, who plays Phil Mitchell in Eastenders got involved in a fight with a fellow drinker at the British Legion in Falmouth, Cornwall on July 29. Steve suffered from swelling and bruising following the altercation, which forced executives to write him out of some scenes and delay others. Steve McFadden returned to the EastEnders set in Elstree, Herts yesterday What do you make of all this? Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Celebrity News ...

Big Brother 8 Nominations Announced 2007-08-08 02:56:53 Big Brother gathered the housemates in the Living Area and announced the results of this week’s nominations. On Sunday, Sam and Amanda chose to be counted as one housemate only and as a consequence both automatically face this week’s public vote. The twins smiled as their names were announced by Big Brother. Kara-Louise looked shocked when her name was announced, Jonty didn’t flinch, and Amy nodded and looked glum. “It’s kind of what I expected,” the glamour model shrugged. Who do you think will leave the house on Friday night? Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, TV Shows ...

Spy Shots of the BMW X4: CUV to debut in 2010 2007-08-08 02:50:11 It seems that BMW have been testing a new SUV crossover, although not the car itself the picture above shows a test mule for the new BMW X4 which should debut sometime in 2010. This SUV will fit in nicely between the X3 and X5. These early images show that it looks like a 330i Touring that has been to the gym. The X4 is expected to share the same running gear as the smaller X3, so as the X3 debuts in 2010 it is thought that the X5 will debut at the same time. The strange thing is that both the X3 and X5 are very similar in size, so why the need for the X4. Maybe this new model will be just the right size for people. Source Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Autos, CUV ...

Robin Roberts Says She’s Doing Well 2007-08-08 02:48:08 Robin Roberts has said that all the messages of support from her fans have helped her get through breast cancer surgery last Friday. Robin said that “I am incredibly grateful that my surgery went well Friday,â€� and then she said “Thanks for all the prayers I owe you big time!” Robin who is 46 years old told GMA viewers last Tuesday that she had cancer, which she discovered through self-examination. Robin left the hospital on the day of her surgery but will need to rest. Robin said that “Right now the best medicine for me is to be at home surrounded by family and loved ones,” and “I expect to get the final test results later this week, which will determine the course of my treatment.” We wish her well and hope that the rest of her treatment goes well. Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Celebrity News ...

F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone to sell his car collection: Raising about 15 million pounds 2007-08-08 02:11:22 Bernie Ecclestone is the F1 supremo, who is responsible for getting 22 of the fastest cars in the world onto a racing track, but now he is going to get 50 of his own cars on to a new venue and that is at the Automobiles of London auction. The 50 cars from Mr. Ecclestone’s private collection will congregate on the 31st October in Battersea Park, London, and is expected to raise at least 15 million pounds. Some of the cars that the Formula One billionaire will be selling are a 1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe, 300 SL Gullwing, 1950 Ferrari 250 GT Europa Mk II, 1933 Lancia Astura Roadster, 1937 Mercedes 540 K Cabriolet B, this should fetch at least worth $7 million and at the other end of the scale is a 1964 Ford Anglia. It is not sure why he is selling off some of his prized car collection, but as he will turn 77 in October, he might as well offer them to people who will enjoy the vehicles more. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Autos, Used Cars ...