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Turns out Whirlpool/Maytag has a big recall because of a fire hazard. It also turns out they make a ton of brands – The recall includes Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand dishwashers with plastic tubs. The recalled dishwashers were made with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels and sold at department and appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010. They cost between $250 and $900.

If it’s one of the brands mentioned above, find the serial number, which is located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening.

Models affected by the recall will have serial numbers starting with one of these sequences: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19.

Or they will have serial numbers ending with one of these sequences: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR.

If your dishwasher’s serial number has either of these sequences, you should contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.repair.maytag.com.
 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100603/ap_o…

 http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/new-econo…

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If you know a groomer, let them know that, according to petmd.com, “several groups are working hard to help clean up the oil creeping into Louisiana wetlands and threatening our beaches by employing pet hair’s natural oil-absorbing capabilities. Foremost among these is Matter of Trust, a San Francisco-based not-for-profit that specializes in repurposing castoff materials to ‘mimic how Mother Nature integrates enduring cycles and provides access to necessities in abundance.’

It’s kind of cool. More so when you consider that by stuffing used pantyhose with unwanted pet hair, we can help blunt the hit our coastlines will inevitably endure as a result of this spill. Sausage-like ‘booms’ of pet hair encased in tights and hose already line the coast up in the northern reaches of the panhandle.
And more is needed. Much more. Which is why groomers, animal hospitals and individuals are asked to participate by shipping bags or boxes of pet hair and donated pantyhose to one of Matter of Trust’s Gulf Coast warehouses. ”

So that even if you live in the Bay Area, you and your pet can contribute to the disaster, too.

Goofy but true! Again, the group is http://www.matteroftrust.org/

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Another place in need of help is the Louisiana coastline what with that huge oil spill going on.  Yahoo Green has a list of ways to help.

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The short version is: it’s Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavillion

Take a trip to Norway without ever leaving the Bay Area!

Grab yourself some authentic Norwegian food, and stroll through 50+ vendors selling imported products, art, clothing, jewelry, fresh food, and gifts. There are multiple exhibits to learn about modern Norway, including art and innovation, plus live cooking demos & live music! Don’t miss the live Norwegian Elkhound agility demos (!!!), the health and fitness exhibit, and have fun climbing the three-story tall climbing wall!

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Here’s a bit about each pair:

Martina’s shoes: Delman’s heels, size 7. They are a lush sage, gold and rose pattern. Martina signed the inside of one shoe. Value: $295.

Miranda’s shoes: Antonio Melani gold-heeled sandals, size 9. They feature gold, silver and bronze straps. Miranda signed the inside of one shoe. Value: $89.

Taylor’s shoes: Betsey Johnson black sandals, size 8 (oooh! Just my size!!) The bottoms of the shoes have a pink, rose-decorated background. Taylor signed the bottom of one shoe. They’re valued at “priceless.” Yikes!

You only have until 9:00 PM ET (that’s what, 6p here?) TODAY to make an online bid for these and other shoes. It’s easy to place a bid; just go to the auction’s website.

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