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Archive for February, 2008

Look like an angel before you behave like a devil

Posted under Commercial, Female Topics, Shopping by Wendy on February 23rd, 2008 4:58 am

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We are going to get a bit personal here; if you are taking the big plunge soon - what are you going to wear on your wedding night? or, what did you wear on your wedding night?…if you have been there and done that I’ll bet this happened;  as the big day approached you left buying the most important things for your trousseau until it was almost too late and finished up appearing before your new husband more as an ad for Wal-mart nightwear rather than something far more desirable.

If you had the chance to re-live that special time you can definitely do something to make up for that. And if you are getting ready to walk down the aisle soon make it a must-do task to get yourself some bridal lingerie that will make you feel in every way the gorgeous bride. Brides today go for sexy, rather than nice in white and when you see the stunning range on offer from Lingerie Diva you will know just how you will want to look on your wedding night.

Okay, even if you’re not getting married go ahead and treat yourself anyway - I’m sure he will not mind in the least!

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Requiem for a microwave in A sharp

Posted under Family Life, Not too serious by Wendy on February 23rd, 2008 4:18 am

It’s something you never like to hear, news that a much loved member of the family has departed from this world. My sister rang from Australia bearing the bad tidings and we are all a little sad today…

No, not her two overweight whippets; these dogs wear themselves out just wagging their tails. No, not dear old Aunty Doreen either, though her world has never been the same since the doctor told her to lay off her favourite wine but things really took a dive for her when he then made her give up her daily packet of Alpines - I mean, how much can one person take !

It’s all much worse than any of that…the beloved, faithful and loyal family microwave has gone to that great dumpster in the sky. We brought her home from the shop way back in 1980, she was as big as a small TV, and even though there were some teething problems at first we learned how to accept this new form of technology in the kitchen. That Xmas Mum decided to do the turkey the new modern way - in the micro. We watched the bird spinning round and round through the glass door and then all sat round the decorated table in excited anticipation - our micro’s first major offering. It had only taken 30 minutes to cook!

Cutting into the bird…eventually required a hacksaw; nobody realised that our’s was not a convection oven so the turkey came out beautifully tanned, but also well fossillised. It will still maintain it’s form way after all the plastic bags in the world have broken down - wherever it is now.

But we forgave micro and gradually we learned how to encourage the best out of her. She warmed up sausage rolls for parties, boiled all manner of veg, heated up a variety of hors d’ouvres for many birthdays. She then matured and warmed up our babies bottles and baby cereals when the grandchildren for Mum and Dad started to arrive, and warmed up flannels for hot and fevered little foreheads. She also had a delightful little ping that was a perfect A# - Dad first noticed this with his excellent pitch.

We had to leave her behind when we moved overseas and my sister adopted her and cared for her until she could heat, boil, warm or go ping in A# any longer. She served three generations of our family when you think about it and never once complained or refused to work - any time of day or hour of night she was ready with her little light and two dials.  My sister is looking for a new one, but we shall never forget our first…

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Secure your details with a LifeLock

Posted under Business/Internet, Commercial by Wendy on February 22nd, 2008 8:01 am

One of the most devastating crimes on the rise today is that of identity theft; to discover that someone out there has gained access to your personal information and then used it to commit acts of fraud is something that will leave you feeling insecure for many years, if not for life. Don’t be misled into thinking this is difficult for the fraudsters to do, very often the personal information they have stolen from you has been taken literally from under your own nose. How is this achieved though?…

* through people searching through your garbage cans - many people throw out paperwork including credit card statements and bill; invoices; utility bills - they all have your name, address and credit card details printed on them.  

Solution?…if you must dispose of your paperwork in this manner invest in a shredder and shred all your paperwork before throwing into the bin.

* unscrupulous sales staff skimming your card details in a shop, restaurant or petrol station. Very easily done and is very common these days.

Solution?…never allow your credit card out of your sight when paying a bill. YOU go with the sales person, do not give your card to anyone and watch them walk away with it. Be vigilant.

Of course, having to take all these precautions, and more, would be enough to make any of us feel paranoid after a while but there is another solution that will give you even greater personal security…LifeLock.

LifeLock is a programme which guarantees members up to $1 million protection on their identity. And the protection is in place as soon as you sign up. Right now you can trial this scheme by using their special LifeLock Promo Code; this will get you 30 days free membership plus once you join you will save $21 a year as a bonus.You can join online, or over the phone if that feels safer to yourself, and simply quote the LifeLock Promotion Code RD11 so that you will instantly qualify for this important service.  So what exactly does this mean for you ?…

instant alerts placed on all your credit reports so that no-one can gain access to them and abuse the information.

* guaranteed security for your personal/business line of credit - only you will be able to use it.

* noticeably decreased volume of junk mailof all types - your details are now protected so say goodbye to this unwelcome intrusion on your life.

* guaranteed identity protection up to the amount of $1 million. That’s enough to make most people sleep better at night!

After using LifeLock Promotion Codes to see for yourself just how much you need this service you will be delighted to know that membership only costs ten dollars a month; weighing the cost of just ten dollars a month against the cost of dealing with the terrible outcome of someone stealing your identity and running up thousands of dollars in fraudulent credit in your name…well, there really is no comparison is there?

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