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Friday, March 27, 2009
iTunes to charge $1.29 for hottest songs
The world’s biggest music store is going into a higher pitch.
Back in January, iTunes announced it would be changing its price structure, and those changes will reportedly take effect April 7.
The new model prices individual songs at 69 cents, 99 cents, and $1.29, as opposed to the current price of 99 cents for all iTunes tracks.
It is a move that has struck a sour note with many in the music industry. According to an L.A. Times article, former EMI Executive Tim Cohen is quoted as saying that, “This will be a PR nightmare. It is for the music industry what the AIG bonuses are for the insurance industry.”
And, as WalletPop noted today, March 27, if iTunes is not the 99 cent music store, then what will it be?
And how will it determine which songs are hottest? If it does it by download, then it could be punishing people for patronizing their business.
What do you think? Will you be less likely to pay more for the “hottest” songs?
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75% off clothes and much more at Amazon
Amazon’s One-Day Friday Sale is going on today, March 27, and offering up to 75 percent off items in apparel, jewelry and watches, home and garden, home improvement, home office, personal care and grocery, and kitchen and dining and more.
Some of the highlights include:
Triumph Motorcycles Men’s Stainless Steel Watch, originally $595, now $140 (76% off).
Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2.5-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid, originally $119, now $28 (76% off).
Ruby Rox Girls 7-16 Diamond Drape Emma Dress, originally $45, now $27 (40% off).
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Pistachio nuts, products recalled
The Food & Drug Administration is recalling more nuts for salmonella, although these recalls are NOT related to the Peanut Corp. of America outbreak.
Pistachio products distributed by California-based Georgia Nut Co. and Back to Nature Foods Co.’s Nantucket Blend trail mix are affected by the recall.
The nuts were not sold locally, but were sold online. They include:
Bulk Deluxe Mixed Nuts with shelled pistachios purchased at the Not Just Nuts store in Wauwatosa, WI from Dec. 5, 2008 through March 24, 2009
Bulk or custom packaged Deluxe Mixed Nuts with shelled pistachios purchased at Georgia Nut retail stores in Skokie and Glenview, IL, Georgia Nut’s Chocolate House location in Greenfield, WI, and through the Company’s Web site.
Bulk or custom packaged Dry Roasted Shelled Pistachios purchased at Georgia Nut retail stores in Skokie and Glenview, IL, Georgia Nut’s Chocolate House location in Greenfield, WI, and through the company’s Web site from Dec 3, 2008 through March 23, 2009
Mixed Nuts Deluxe Roasted and Salted Bulk with shelled pistachios purchased from clear plastic bulk bins in the produce department at Dominick’s Finer Foods stores in the greater Chicagoland area from Dec. 10, 2008 through March 25, 2009.
Call the Georgia Nut Co. at (800) 914-4110 or visit www.gncinfo.com for more information.
The second recall involves trail mixes containing pistachio nuts that may have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The following varieties are being recalled:
Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix, 28 oz. bag, UPC code 59283-00020 and a “best by” date between 08 20 09 and 12 12 09.
Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix, 10 oz. bag, UPC code 59283-31039 and a “best by” date between 11 04 09 and 12 12 09.
Consumers can contact Back to Nature at (866) 538-8280 with any questions.
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Many types of kids’ hoodies recalled
Five brands of children’s hooded jackets and sweat shirts with drawstrings were recalled this week, March 25, due to the strangulation hazard they pose.
They were all manufactured in China and distributed from California companies. Some were sold predominantly in California, but are listed just in case. I have bolded the local stores or Web sites that sold these items.
The brands and products include:
Dysfunctional Clothing LLC recalled its Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts that were sold at Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Zappo’s, and Jacks Surf Shop stores nationwide.
Call (800)-760-3417 or visit www.lostenterprises.com.
MM Compound LLC recalled its boys Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts, which were sold online at Metal Mulisha Web Site and Zappos.com, and a variety of West Coast sport shops. Call (877) 685-4742.
Rusty North America recalled its Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts sold at: Adrenaline, Bunger Kids, Carlsbad Pipelines, Driftwood Beach Shoppe, Farias Surf & Sport, Heritage Surf & Sport, K Five Board Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, Nor’easter Surf Shop, Offshore Surf & Skate, Pitti Bimi, Riders Outlet, Rusty, Shoppers Department Store, Spellbinders, Surf Hut, Third Ave Surf Shop Inc, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Wallerbears Surf & Sport and Wave Riding Vehicles
Call (877) 857-8789.
Golden Grove Trading, Children’s Hooded Fleece Jackets for ages 6-12. These were sold at CVS stores in Los Angeles. Call (888) 800-3939.
La Jolla Sport USA recalls O’Neill Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. These were sold at Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Boscovs, Chicks Sporting Goods, Gottschalks, Jacks Surf and Sport, Lesters and Zappos nationwide.
Call (800) 213-6444 or visit www.oneill.com.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from these sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or contact the business directly.
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Under Armour sale up to 64% off
If you or your kids play sports outside in the Buckeye State, you know the value of a good, thermal layering. And you likely are acquainted with Under Armour.
Even though I always initially refer to the gear in our house as Umbros (the old soccer apparel), showing my age, Under Armour makes those snug shirts and pants you wear under uniforms to keep warm in our balmy Ohio springs and falls. The brand also makes hoodies, shoes and a variety of sporty gear.
The only problem with Under Armour is that it is pricey. However, that isn’t as much of a a problem today since the outlet section of their Web site is having a sale of up to 64 percent off.
And, as DealNews notes, you also can get free shipping with no minimum required via coupon code “UAWINTER”.
The coupon expires March 31.
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Dollar store best buys
As I mentioned in an earlier post, dollar stores are not my favorite retail establishments. However they can be very helpful, depending on what you plan to buy.
This compilation of 10 best dollar store buys put together by About.com has some great ideas for what items get you the most for your dollar — literally.
Just don’t buy pacifiers.
Best dollar store buys:
Cleaning Products
Snacks
Bath and Beauty items
Bath Products
Gift Wrap
Scrapbooking Supplies
Containers
Kitchen Gadgets and Tools
Children’s Books
School Supplies
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