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A dollar can buy you a heap of trouble ........
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Sep 2, 2009 9:18 pm
Mood: hopeful,
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You may know about this,
You may not care,
Either way,
I wanted to share..........................!
I have a credit card that has not been used for months. (true!)
By chance I went on line just to check it out. To my surprise there was a pending charge for $1.00 to a place I never patronize dated yesterday. (9/1)
I knew immediately there could be a heap of trouble for that dollar. I have dealt with this occurrence at work and the shock of those realizing their accounts have been compromised, stolen ....FRAUD! My realization....priceless.
The practice of these personal stimulus package seekers (say that 3 times fast!) is to charge a dollar, and if it goes through.....the sky is the limit, for real. They figure who will notice a dollar? Duh, what would one charge for a dollar? Long story short, I canceled my card, a new one is on the way. The credit bureaus have placed a fraud alert on my hard earned financial accounts. (Sounds grander than it is...LOL ) All within 10 minutes time. Crisis averted. Please, please be!
Lesson: Keep you eye on the prize, whether you have a little or a lot. We all work hard and I would be quite @#**@## to know someone was out there enjoying my hard earned $ !
Just another day in the cyber world......
To the cyber stealers...... Do you know what Karma is? 
When the new card arrives........Dinner anyone? 
`authore$$
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FIRST DATE FUN !
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Aug 29, 2009 7:06 am
Mood: amused,
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What a pair! 
FERNDALE, Mich. (Aug. 2 -- Police say a first date went from bad to worse when a Detroit man skipped out on the restaurant bill, then stole his date's car.
T Dejuan McCoy, 23, was ordered Thursday to stand trial in Oakland County Circuit Court on a charge of unlawfully driving away the woman's car, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Police say McCoy had dinner with a 27-year-old woman April 24 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ferndale, Mich.
The Daily Tribune of Royal Oak reported the woman told police McCoy said he left his wallet in her car and asked for her keys. He then sped away in the 2000 Chevrolet Impala.
Police identified McCoy using a photo he earlier sent to the woman's cell phone, as well as his phone number.
Moral: You only get one chance to make a first impression!
Have a great day everyone.
~authoress
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The 411 on Rules of Engagement......not that kind !
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Aug 21, 2009 7:46 pm
Mood: amused,
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Greetings fellow communicators & flirtatious types!
I noticed these tips on the Y site and thought they might be informative in this e-mail driven place, called SFF.
Apparently there are certain behaviors in flirting with texts, calls and e-mails that supposedly have hidden meaning. Not anymore! 
The following tips may help you find the right words and nuances to send the right message to your on line crush or person of interest.
Opening up the conversation If you are the first to initiate an on line flirt, keep your message relatively short and simple, but always include an intriguing fact about yourself to elicit curiosity (and inspire a response). ?Example: Hello! I love the fact that you're a world traveler. Have you ever been to Timbuktu? (Even if you've never been, you can follow up with subsequent messages about wanting to visit.)
The "Open Loop/Closed Loop" email If you are not interested in pursuing a dialog with your flirtee, you can send the right message without being completely rude -- this is the art of the "open- and closed-loop email." The open-looped email always ends with a question; the closed-looped email does not. The open-looped email indicates you are interested while the closed-looped hopefully lets the person know to stop emailing you.
Open-looped: It sounds like you are quite a mountain biker -- where do you like to ride? What kind of bike do you have?
Closed-looped: That's cool that you like to bike. Take it easy.
Timing is everything
Similar to the offline world, timing is everything, but the rules on email are different. You do not need to wait three days to return an email, but you do need to wait more than three minutes. It's a smart idea to vary your response time, and be aware of how long he/she is taking to respond to you. Also, responding to emails at 10 p.m. on a Saturday night may not send the right message (and people, especially women, do notice these things).
Spelling and grammar
People have very different standards for spelling and grammar in the email world. In the beginning, try to err on the grammatically correct side of things (this way they know you are capable of writing a complete sentence). It never hurts to run a spell-check or take time to proofread. After you have established a rapport, you can take more liberty using lower case, slang terms and more casual communication.
Search for someone to flirt with now.
Make a new friend or just send a nice comment on something you enjoyed reading in a profile, etc. It isn't rocket science!
I have experienced these quick contacts and some of the senders have become friends. Likewise, I have initiated same with good result. 
On that note just one thing that I have wanted to say for awhile: Hey guys, if you repeatedly view a lady and haven't done anything more, these tips might be just what you need.
More so called rules? I'll leave that for another post!
So y'all, have you been to Timbuktu?
Nice smile. Take care.
How did you get here?
Great Blog, are you writing another? HA HA
`authoress
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Nuts & Bolts and Tools, Oh My !
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Jul 12, 2009 3:15 pm
Mood: Pleased!,
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I had been looking at the giant box which contained the super deluxe rug shampooer I recently purchased. I have walked by it for about two weeks. Okay, today is the day I will put it together.
I did put a vacuum cleaner together ages ago, so how difficult could this be? Yeah, right.
I fixed my crashed computer and other little things requiring a tightened screw here and there. I do have a tool box, though a little dusty. Craftsman, of course.
I took ALL the parts and pages of instructions out of the box. At that point I was tempted to put every thing back into the box and get a friend to "help" me. I even considered taking it back to the store for help. I know, kind of a sissy idea! So not me!
Moving forward, I needed a Phillips head screwdriver which I had. Okay, this is a good thing. (Who was Phillip anyway?)
After many attempts, I got the main pieces together with a snap!
Then in shock, I had no hoses as referred to in the directions. I looked in the box---empty. Now what? A few choice words came to mind......but were not spoken....does that count? Then,with a revelation and a smile...my model did not have hoses! Priceless.
I did know a nut from a bolt, but was undecided how the nut should go into place with the bolt on the machine.I can say all is holding together so I was lucky....or correct! Lastly, it was a little scary as I tried to move sections that were to snap apart without forcing them or cracking them. Yikes. All is well, nothing leaks and it is holding together...so far.
Do I wish there had been a "handy man" nearby? You bet I do, but the satisfaction I felt having done it myself was worth the angst.
Is it fair that men are usually the ones that do these things for us gals...no, but it is very nice and appreciated. Is this like a woman helping a man cook or wrap a present? Hmmmm.
I am happy to report no fingernails were broken in this endeavor.
Now, where is that electric table saw.....I have some French bread that needs slicing.......... Love those power tools!
`authoress
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Do MEN REALLY MARRY FOR MONEY ?
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Jul 3, 2009 6:39 pm
Mood: Curious?????,
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FYI: Not all of you! 
Tell it Trace..... as in Adkins of country music fame.
Marry For Money
She was pretty
She was smart
she was witty
Yeah she had charm
Cupid shot me
that's what got me down the aisle
But that match made in heaven
Went straight to hell
Split up our possessions
Put the house up for sale
And I learned a lesson I won't be for getting
The next time around
I'm gonna marry for Money
I'll be so damn rich it ain't funny
I'm gonna have me a trust fund, yacht club, hot tub piece of the pie
Find me a sweet sugar mama
With a whole lot of zeros and commas
Don't really care if she loves me
She can even be ugly
I'm gonna marry for Money
I won't have to love her family
I won't have to like her friends
and if it works out like I planned it,
I won't ever have to work again
Repeat Chorus
Y'all I'm gonna fly to Hawaii
On a Leer Jet the old lady buys me
I'll call her sweet heart & honey if she's a hundred and twenty
I'm gonna marry for Money...
I dont care if she loves me
She can be really ugly
I'm gonna marry for Money
Oh, cha-ching mucho deniro
Makes you wonder a little , eh ladies?
~authoress
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Do GIRLS LIE TOO ?
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Jul 3, 2009 6:29 pm
Mood: Humorous,
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DISCLAIMER: There are exceptions of course! 
Singer Terri Clark tells it quite well:
GIRLS LIE TOO
So she can’t go out tonight again
Her sister’s sick, she’s gotta baby-sit
Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good excuse
Now you didn’t hear any of this from me
But things aren’t always what they seem
Brace yourself, this may come as a shock to you
Girls lie, too
We don’t care how much money you make
What you drive or what you weigh
Size don’t matter anyway
Girls lie, too
Don’t think you’re the only ones
Who bend it, break it, stretch it some
We learn from you
Girls lie, too
We can’t wait to hear about your round of golf
We love to see deer heads hanging on the wall
And we like Hooter’s for their hotwings too
Other guys never cross our minds
We don’t wonder what it might be like
How could it be any better than it is with you
(Repeat Chorus)
Yeah, girls lie, too
We always forgive and forget
The cards and flowers you never sent
Will never be brought up again
Girls lie, too
Old gray sweatpants turn us on
We like your friends and we love your mom
And that's the truth
Girls lie, too
Yeah that’s the truth
Girls lie, too
[No, we don’t care how much hair you have
Yeah, that looks good
Comb it over like that
Any of this sound familiar guys? 
`authoress
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A MUST READ!!!! Fireworks safety provided by one of my posters!!!!!
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Jul 3, 2009 5:54 pm
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This is a bit unusual but what isn't here lol:
Please check out the previous blog I posted....
What I spent on 4th of July......
YOU WILL FIND EXCELLENT FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS AND FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE FIRST FIRECRACKER IS LIT shared by one of the posters on my little festive blog.
Thank you my poster of Fireworks safety..............for keeping us all safe. 
I call this blog a 2 for 1.....
~authoress
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What I've spent on the 4th of July so far ...................Priceless!
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Jul 3, 2009 11:24 am
Mood: Happy,
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Greetinngs,
Yes it is another patriotic themed post. What can I say, I am a grateful American girl!
Long story short: When I signed online today one of those awful popups popped up! As I was reaching for the handy dandy delete key I stopped!
It was a message from the USO. Remember them? They are still out there making the lives of our troops abroad feel like they are not forgotten.
The USO is the only sanctioned group to send care packages to our troops, especially with the tightened security after 911. For a nominal fee, with one click I was able to send a phone card (100 minutes),reading material,toiletries,cards,snacks and other miscellaneous items the recipient will use and enjoy.....from home! A friend and I sent many of such packages we put together to the troops in Desert Storm,cards and letters for many occasions and it was a bit pricey in the longrun. This was a snap. The good feeling at my end...............priceless!
The added perk for me is today is my Marine father's birthday......though he is in that detachment in the sky......It was a nice way for me to celebrate him.
So start those grills, raise those flags and get those pyrotechnics in order. The 4th of July is here. Be safe and have a great time.................whatever that means for you and yours on this summer holiday weekend. And please remember the far away and the fallen.
I do love those bottle rockets!
~authoress Sparkle Sparkle Bang!
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Would you want a 17 year old running the country today????? See #10
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Jul 3, 2009 10:04 am
Mood: Patriotic/Thankful,
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Surprising Facts About the Fourth of July (MSN)
Number 7 & number 10 were a surprise to me!!!
1. Independence Day commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. However, it was not declared a legal holiday until 1941.
2. Fireworks were made in China as early as the 11th century. The Chinese used their pyrotechnic mixtures for war rockets and explosives.
3. Uncle Sam was first popularized during the War of 1812, when the term appeared on supply containers. Believe it or not, the U. S. Congress didn't adopt him as a national symbol until 1961.
4. There are many precise rules for taking care of the American flag. And speaking of flag traditions, we're sorry to report that contrary to legend, historical research has failed to confirm that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag.
5. Not all members of the Continental Congress supported a formal Declaration of Independence, but those who did were passionate about it. One representative rode 80 miles by horseback to reach Philadelphia and break a tie in support of independence.
6. The first two versions of the Liberty Bell were defective and had to be melted down and recast. The third version rang every Fourth of July from 1778 to 1835, when, according to tradition, it cracked as it was being tolled for the death of Chief Justice John Marshall.
7. The American national anthem, the "Star-Spangled Banner," is set to the tune of an English drinking song ("To Anacreon in Heaven").
8. The iron framework of the Statue of Liberty was devised by French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, who also built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
9. The patriotic poem "America the Beautiful" was published on July 4, 1895 by Wellesley College professor Katharine Lee Bates.
10. Father of the country and architect of independence George Washington held his first public office at the tender age of 17. He continued in public service until his death in 1799.
No matter how you celebrate remember those who went before us and those who protect us now:
A flag waving Marine daughter,
~authoress
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