DISNEY HAS A NEW LINE OF PRINCESS-THEMED ENGAGEMENT RINGS:

DISNEY just unveiled a new line of Princess-themed ENGAGEMENT RINGS at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.

Overall, the line consists of six engagement rings. Each one is named after a different Disney princess . . . including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel from "The Little Mermaid", Princess Jasmine from "Aladdin" and Belle from "Beauty and the Beast".

The princess engagement rings cost between $1,200 and $6,000 . . . and that's BEFORE you factor in the cost of the big diamond in the center. (Luxist)

(--Take a look at the rings here . . .)

JUST WEEKS BEFORE DYING, A TEENAGER REALIZED HIS DREAM OF RELEASING A UKULELE ALBUM TO BENEFIT OTHER CANCER VICTIMS:

In 2004, 11-year-old Killian Mansfield was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Synovial Sarcoma.

Over the years, he underwent several painful treatments and surgeries, including one that removed a large portion of his jaw. But last fall, Killian's doctors told him they'd run out of options, and he only had a few months to live.

But instead of giving up, like a lot of people might, Killian got to work on a UKULELE ALBUM. That might sound like a strange choice, but this kid had always been a talented musician, and he played a bunch of instruments, eventually settling on the ukulele. And he'd always dreamed of making a record. So that's just what he did. He contacted a family friend who owns a recording studio in Woodstock, New York, and this past summer, Killian finished the album.

It's called "Somewhere Else", and one of the coolest parts is, he got help from a bunch of famous rockers. The album features Todd Rundgren, Dr. John, Levon Helm of The Band, and Kate Pierson of the B-52s.

Killian sings on two tracks, and plays ukulele on the rest. --Unfortunately, on August 20th, just a few weeks after the album's release, Killian passed away. --Proceeds from Killian's album sales will be donated to Hope and Heroes, which is the name of the program where Killian received treatment. (Good News Now)

(--Check out some photos of Killian here . . .)

(--You can buy Killian's album and donate to his charity here . . .)http://killianmansfield.org/


A GUY IN MINNESOTA WAS ARRESTED FOR GETTING HAMMERED AND DRIVING AROUND IN A MOTORIZED LA-Z-BOY:

Last summer, 62-year-old Dennis Anderson was arrested for driving under the influence in Proctor, Minnesota. But it wasn't a CAR Dennis was driving. It was a motorized La-Z-Boy recliner that Dennis had tricked out with an old lawnmower engine. Get this . . .

The recliner tops out at somewhere between 15 and 20 miles per hour. And it's totally decked out, complete with: --A stereo and a power antenna --A steering wheel –Headlights --And even cup holders

On Monday, Dennis pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. The recliner, which had been impounded, will be sold at the next police auction. (Star Tribune)

(--Check out some photos of Dennis and his La-Z-Boy . . .)

GOOGLE IS LAUNCHING A FEATURE THAT ALLOWS YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS TO SEE WHAT YOU SEARCHED FOR ONLINE:

These days, just about everybody's on Facebook . . . including your relatives, your boss and probably your minister. So it blows my mind that anyone would think THIS is a good idea . . . --On Wednesday, Google unveiled a new feature called "Social Search," which will allow your social networking friends to see the results of ALL your Google searches, including what IMAGES you looked at.

In other words, Google wants all your Facebook friends to know just how filthy and depraved you really are, by showing them all the nasty PORNO you look at online. --Social Search is expected to launch in the next few weeks. Fortunately, it's going to start out as an "opt-in" program . . . meaning if you want to use it, you have to sign up.

(--And there you have it . . . the WORST idea of all time. I mean, really, there's a reason I clear my Internet history every 48 hours. Who in the world thought this was a GOOD thing?) (Tech Crunch)


THE MEDALS AT THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS WILL BE MADE FROM RECYCLED COMPUTERS:

Officials in Canada have announced that at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, all the medals will be produced using recycled materials taken from old computers.

A Canadian metal company called Teck has already started producing the medals by melting down circuit board components and combining the byproducts with metals from other sources. --In other words, if you're in Canada and you recently threw out an old desktop, there's a chance an Olympic winner will be wearing part of your computer around their neck at next year's Games. (Wallet Pop)


A DEBT SETTLEMENT PLAN IS JUST ABOUT THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR CREDIT SCORE:

Times are tough right now. We all know it. But the real problem is that the finance mistakes you make now . . . when you're desperate . . . could come back to haunt you later.

With that in mind, here are five things that can totally ruin your credit score:

#1.) Paying your bill late: Aside from all the interest charges and penalty fees, the credit card company may report the problem to a credit bureau. If that happens, it can wreak havoc on your credit score.

#2.) Having too many cards: The problem is that the more cards you have, the more likely you are to miss a payment or become the victim of identity theft.

#3.) Maxing out a card: If you max out a credit card, it's a pretty clear sign that you're in financial trouble, and it indicates to lenders that you're a credit risk.

#4.) Missing a payment: If you miss a payment, you're going to get hit with all sorts of fees and penalties. It'll also make your interest rate go up, and wreck your credit score.

#5.) Debt settlement: If you're drowning in debt, some credit card companies will offer you a debt settlement plan which allows you to pay off your balance for pennies on the dollar.

The problem is that next to declaring bankruptcy, debt settlement is the worst thing you can do for your credit score. And you'll still have to pay taxes on whatever amount was forgiven. (Yahoo Finance)