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Stihl, of Virginia Beach, Va. has recalled about 3,000 of its MS 391 Chain Saws because the flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today.

No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recall involves Stihl MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. “STIHL” and “MS 391″ are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the chain saw. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw.

Manufactured in the U.S., the recalled chain saws were sold for $530 to $550 at Stihl dealers nationwide from March through July 2011.

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It isnt too difficult to find a place to file your federal tax return for free, but finding a service to file your state return for free is another story.

I did a little digging and found a few options to consider. But, lets first start with getting a free federal return

If your AGI (adjusted gross income) for 2011 is less than $57,000, it should be very easy for you to get your federal tax return filed for free. In the past I have gone to the IRS free efile webpage, because they have links to a bunch of tax preparers that offer free tax return filing (for Federal anyway).

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Long-gone are the days when the nearest to technology children got was using a calculator – now many are as addicted to gadgets as their parents.

From tablet computers to smartphones, games consoles to portable DVD players, the wish-list for technologically savvy kids can seem never-ending. Here, we take a look at some of the best gadgets designed for children, and how much they are likely to set you back.

Remember to check out our shopping channel to find the top deals – you may be able to find some items at a significant reduction… .

The LeapFrog LeapPad is a learning tablet for children aged between four and nine years old. It has a built in camera, as well as a library of more than a 100 games and activities. It also comes with 4 Apps included: Pet Pad, Story Studio, Art Studio and one app of your choice.

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The Lincoln MKZ has been a practical and reliable choice for an entry-level luxury sedan. But the exterior styling, interior quality, and driving dynamics didnt really deviate much from its Ford Fusion family sedan platform-mate. If buyers wanted a luxury car that felt special, the MKZ just didnt really deliver. But Ford is trying (again) to breathe life into Lincoln. A big part of that is a new MKZ. (See the new Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ in our Detroit auto show coverage.)

The concept shown in Detroit, which is supposedly a strong indication of the upcoming production car, has more-dynamic lines, a glass see-through roof, and a giant chrome grille.

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I heard about the PerkStreet Financial Cash-Back debit card about a year and a half ago and it seemed like a pretty good deal when they were offering 1% cash back on all purchases. But when I found out that they were offering 2% cash back for new customers for the first 3 months, I decided to give it a shot.

Now that I have been banking with them for 1.5 years I figured I would let you know how it has worked out for me.

Since opening my account in May of 2010 I have earned $1169 cash back.

This breaks down to an average of $58/month for doing nothing different than I was doing before I switched from my old bank.

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There may still be three months to go before Christmas, but savvy shoppers are already thinking about buying presents.

And if you are planning to fund the festive season with a credit card, or want to take advantage of cashback to cut costs, then now is the time to apply for your Christmas plastic.

Card companies can often take up to 10 days to contact you to let you know whether or not your application has been accepted.This is due to the checks that most lenders now carry out before approving credit for new customers.

If your application is successful – which you can dramatically improve the chances of by using the MoneySupermarket Smart Search tool – you will then need to fill in the necessary forms and send them back.

Only once these have been processed will your new card and PIN be sent out in the post.

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