BIRTHDAYS ARE RESPONSIBLE

BIRTHDAYS ARE RESPONSIBLE Issue 32:

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TIPS THIS WEEK ARE AGAIN PLENTIFUL – Thanks everyone.

Donna shared this Security Tip reference using CREDIT CARDS AT GAS STATIONS. You may already know this--I didn't. People are getting really desperate due to the constantly rising gas prices. After using your credit/debit card to purchase gas at the pump (like most of us do), we take our receipt. However, while a co-worker of Donna’s was checking her statement, she found two unknown – $50 charges added to it. Apparently because she didn’t press the ‘clear’ button on the pump, the employee inside the store was able to use her card to purchase his/her own gas!

To keep this from happening, after you get your receipt, ALWAYS press the 'CLEAR' button or your information will be stored until the next customer inserts their card. The sender stated she had never noticed the ‘Clear’ button but when she got gas the other day – it was there. Look for it.

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Bill and Jenn shared a new VIRUS that circulated their office. It is highlighted by email stating “YOUR PACKAGE FROM UPS CAN'T BE DELIVERED – PRINT OUT THE INVOICE”. Unfortunately, one of the attorney’s in her office opened it and it is eating up her computer. Story at Snopes.com explains it all …

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SCAMS AND PHISHING EMAILS are abundant these days. This valuable video at Geeks on Tour explains how to avoid them. In their newsletter they highlighted a game called ANTI-PHISHING PHIL Play it and learn how to spot scam websites HERE Simply by hovering over the link (with your mouse – but DO NOT click the link).

NOTE: If your system is slow then allow the video to load first and then replay it. The Geeksontour spotlight video is highlighted in their regular newsletter and it is always free. Members have access to all (over 100) their videos at an introductory price of $29 for one year. As of 01 Sep 08, it increases to $39. Details Here

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Last tip is from Bill. His 4-year old MH needed new WIPER BLADES. They used a 28” Tru-vision model with a center-mounting hole – a screw and nylock nut attach them. No local dealers or Camping World ($36. each) or the local Workhorse shop ($54. each) had them in stock. Apparently Tru-vision recommends they be replaced 3 times per year – (I’m not sure why…or who changes wipers that often). Tru-vision did not return Bill’s several emails.

He found a brand at Wal*Mart by Anco – with a minor modification of drilling out the rivet and increasing the hole size to 3/16” they are easily installed using the original hardware – best part is they were only $6.00 each – total $12. – sure beats the original quote of $108 per pair.

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PROMOS THIS WEEK

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NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHT this week was “How to download”. SAVE the file to your computer's hard drive (C) – not to a DVD etc. You can always move it later. To see a quick tutorial on downloading... go HERE… See a much more detailed explanation HERE… To access the full site please use link in above para – rvliving.net is an affiliate.

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These tips FOR A SAFE RV TRIP are featured in this weeks RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER Have a read - they are a valuable lesson for Newbies as well as a comprehensive review for experienced drivers.

***RVing is fun for the whole family, but for the driver it presents more challenges than driving a car. Whether you're a new RVer about to make your first outing or a long-time RVer, take a few moments to review the safe-driving tips in this article HERE.