I did it with TurboTax

I can't think of any other online tax company other than 

TurboTax to get my tax papers filed. 

With TurboTax I can expect a good refund. 

Now I can finish the maintenance on my car. 

Hey it's been two/three weeks on the bicycle and without a car. 

And yes you are actually reading this on my blog page.

Drug Recall

I checked this out and it is valid. 

DRUG-----PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE -- Recall - Very Serious *** Send to friends & family

***********************************CONFIRMED BY: SNOPES.COM  & FDA

Drug Recall - Very Serious *** Send to friends & family

CONFIRMED BY: SNOPES.COM  & FDA

All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are beingrecalled.

STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain)
among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication The FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine.

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extendtabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Permathene Mega-16
Robitussin CF
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough

I just found out and called the 800# on the container forTriaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children

Orange3D Cold &Allergy Cherry (Pink) 
3D Cold &Cough Berry                  
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you  to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children,

PLEASE PASS THIS ON.. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF!

DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed. They can then pass it along to their families.

To confirm these findings please take time to check the following:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/ 

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

This Article/Post/Blog is from Club Symantec. Read on.

When I first read this article on Club Symantec, I had to post it here.

How Cybercrime Threatens You

Cybercrime is on the rise. Identity theft now hits 1 in 5 of us. 

These are tough odds to beat unless you take the right precautions. 

Even U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke wasn't immune to 

being hit. Don't let yourself be the next target.

To help keep the bad guys at bay, we’ve outlined a few pointers for you.

Who are these cyber criminals?

Maybe you think the majority of them are bored teenagers out for harmless kicks, 

hacking and cracking their way to bragging rights. Don't be fooled. Many 

of today's cybercriminals are Mafia-style hardened criminals living abroad. 

They've turned away from selling illegal drugs and set their sights on grabbing 

your financial information.

How do they access my private information?

Like hungry wolves lying in wait, these predators tend 

to hunt the easiest targets through the following:

Phishing - Here's a shocking statistic: 9 out of 10 of the world’s 

emails are fraudulent. It’s too easy a method for cybercriminals to ignore. 

Every spam message sent is essentially a lottery ticket to them. 

But you have to respond in order for them to cash out. 

"Phishing" through email refers to prompting you to enter private 

information (e.g., bank account, passwords, credit card, etc.) 

under false pretenses. Don’t fall prey to this. Think first: 

Would your bank or credit card really need your password? 

Of course not. They already have it.

Pharming - Pharming is another type of online sleight of hand. 

Here’s how it works: You're directed to an Internet site. 

Perhaps it’s an ecommerce store with fantastic prices. 

Maybe it's your bank or credit card's Web site. 

The URL checks out. Everything appears legit—but it isn't. 

Once you send your credit card information, you've been had. 

And to make matters even worse, 

you probably won't even realize this until weeks later.

Trojans - Just like the name implies, these are applications that 

disguise themselves as something else. They often appear on peer-to-peer 

file sharing networks, targeting those seeking free MP3s, movies, or software. 

Once installed, the dirty work begins.
Beware of downloading from dubious sources. 

Instead of grabbing that hot new game, 

you may have unwittingly opened your computer and 

all of your personal information up to the bad guys. Is this worth it?

How can cybercrime damage my life?

Identity theft victims spend an average of 58 hours recovering losses.

To a cybercriminal, your private info is essentially just a commodity 

to be sold on the black market. There, its monetary worth can be quite 

an eye-opener. To check the value of yours, click here for 

Norton's Risk Assessment Calculator. It's a free service we provide openly to you.

So how can I protect myself?

As we noted earlier, cybercriminals tend to target easy prey. 

Making it harder for them is your best defense.

• Update all of your software applications often
• Create strong, unique passwords and store them safely
• Do not respond to emails asking for private information
• Beware of "too good to be true" offers
• Install strong security software and keep it current

Conclusion

The Internet can be a wonderful tool if you keep safety in mind. But as with most things, 

applying a little common sense can go a long way, too. If an offer online seems too good 

to be true, it probably is.

Following the suggestions in this article, and safeguarding and protecting your computer 

with the all-in-one solution of Norton 360, can go a long way to kicking cybercriminals to 

the cyber curb. 

So for all you internet users out there, be careful where you surf. 

Important alert from the City of East Palo Alto

This is an important alert for those who are 

residents living on Beech St. in East Palo Alto. 

This is an update from the City of East Palo Alto. 

The plane crash occurred at approximately 7:59 am 

this morning on the 1100 and 1200 block of Beech Street. 
The crash caused two homes and several vehicles to catch 

on fire and resulted in a PG&E outage in several parts 

of the city. The pilot and two passengers on board have been 

confirmed dead. As of now there have been no reported injuries 
on the ground. The area is still contained and we are asking 

that no one go near the area until further advised. 

PG&E workers are on scene attempting to restore 
power as soon as possible.  
  
Esta es una información actualizada de la Ciudad de East Palo Alto. 

El accidente de avión ocurrió aproximadamente a las 7:59 horas de 

esta mañana entre las cuadras 1100 y 1200 de Beech Street. 

El accidente causo incendios en dos casas y varios vehículos y 

ocasiono  una interrupción de PGE en varias partes de la 
ciudad. El piloto y dos pasajeros a bordo del avion han sido 

confirmados muertos. Hasta ahora no se han reportado  heridos en 

la tierra. El área todavía está contenida y solicitamos que nadie 

se acerca el área hasta que sea indicado. 

Los trabajadores de PGE están en la escena intentando restaurar la 
electricidad cuanto antes. 

Sent by J.N. to East Palo Alto (E-mail accounts, Wireless devices) 
through SMC Alert

This is a Canceled Amber Alert

LOCAL AMBER ALERT

Niche'alah Harris                 Bryant Jacobs Missing:2010-02-13               Abductor Age: 3YO                             Age: 27YO Sex: Female                         Sex: Male Skin Tone:Blk                      Skin Tone: Blk Hair: Br                                Hair: Blk Eyes: Br                                Eyes: Br                                             Height: 6FT                                             Weight: 170LB

Status: Cancel License: (3TJU390 CA) Missing From: , Vallejo, CA Last Seen Date: 2010-02-13 Circumstances: CANCELLED AMBER ALERT: AN AMBER ALERT WAS DEACTIVATED  FOR VALLEJO PD FOR THE ABDUCTION OF THREE CHILDREN DURING A CAR JACKING.  ON02/14/2010, AT 0205 HOURS, THE THREE CHILDREN WERE RECOVERED BY VALLEJO PD,  THEY WERE DROPPED OFF AT THE SUSPECTS SISTERS HOUSE AFTER HE APPARENTLY  OBSERVED THE ACTIVATION. SUSPECT AND VEHICLE ARE STILL OUTSTANDING. ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010, AT 10:41 PM, THREE CHILDREN WERE ABDUCTED DURING A  CARJACKING IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA. THE SUSPECT WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING  A TAN LEXUS ES300, WITH A CA LICENSE PLATE OF 3TJU390, POSSIBLY IN THE AREA OF  VALLEJO, CA. To report information on this case, please contact: Organization:Vallejo Police Department   PhoneNumber:707-552-3285