This is soo cool! Congratulations again!!

This email is dated 11/21/2008

Hi James!

Did you publish the Parliament "Smart Escape" contest sponsored by Phillip Morris?
I'm thinking that your site is where I entered the contest, and guess what!!? I got
a Fed-Ex the other day stating I am one of 20 Grand Prize Winners! The grand prize
is a 2009 Smartfortwo passion Cabriole and a check for $6,100.00! OMG! I won a CAR!
I just bought a pack of post-it notes today and I am putting your website on them
and passing them out to anyone who asks how I won this contest! I hope that's ok      

Debi

02/14/2009

Hi James,

It's me again...just giving you an update on my prize.  I received the $6,100 check
last month, and it is sitting in the bank waiting on my car to arrive (don't want
to spend it if I'm going to need it for the car). Someone with smart car called my
house yesterday and left a message with the number for the Atlanta dealership,
where my car is being shipped to now.  The eta is 3-13-09, because the car is
literally being "shipped" from France. I did find out that it is blue metallic,
with silver trim and black leather seats. I'm SO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!  Now it is
27 days and counting. You definitely will get pics when I get the car.

Debi

I skipped a couple of her other emails, but here is the last one on 03/15/2009
Hi James!

I finally got word that my car was in Atlanta at the SmartCenter in Buckhead,
so my husband and I drove down there to get it. You know, I still had trouble
believing I had really won a car til they handed me the keys and said "it's
yours".  Anyway, I promised you pictures, and here they are.  There's one of
me in the car, one of the interior, and several of my husband making fun of
how small the car is on the outside.  But, he is 6'4", and he rode in and
drove the car with no problems regarding height.  There is lots of room inside,
despite it's appearance.  And every single inch of space is utilized to the
fullest.  The only problem:  it doesn't have a spare tire, or a place to put
one.  You get a can of fix-a-flat and a pump, or you call for roadside
assistance.  It really does get 40 mpg or better, depending on how and where
you are driving.  I could go on and on, but I won't.  Suffice it to say, I
am tickled pink, blue, red, green, yellow, ......
  

Debi

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Thank you Wendy!!

Hi James,

i just found out about a great freebie and wanted to share with you and your subscribers. Starting on 1/21 and for the next 6 days at any Macy’s, Sak’s fifth avenue, Neiman Marcus, or Bloomingdales. They’re offering a free beauty product. It’s part of some lawsuit they settled but it is offered to anyone not just the people involved. They are offering free products by Dior, Chanel, Estee Lauder and Clinique. I’ve read it can be anything from cologne to facial lotions to scented lotions, etc. They even have the Clinique mascara which is the best in the world and so expensive i can’t afford it, lol. I thought i’d send this to you right away so you might want to put it in the newsletter because it’ll go fast in some cities and states. My fiance and i are going in the morning and i’m making him gets something to(for me of course,lol). Thanks for all you do for us.

Later Dude,

Wendy

Here is a link that talks about it, as well as some blog comments.

James

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How many of these did YOU know about?

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and p ut
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won’t
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for
a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The
wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get ’sharpened” this way!
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Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
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every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don’t wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
hours prior to burning.
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To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag an d add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.

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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn’s natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a li me, cut it in half, and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area
and you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere … Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
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Now look wha t you can do with Alka Seltzer…….. Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China .
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Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the
jewelry for two minutes.
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Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
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Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
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P.S. Sure makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn’t it?

Centercode is pleased to announce the first public beta test being offered exclusively
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Your involvement in this beta test will not only help Dyyno maximize the quality and
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Please click the link below to log into your OnlineBeta account and begin testing!
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