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February 21st 2009 01:25
Due to personal circumstances I am taking a short hiatus from blogging. I hope you will all understand and that I don't lose my lovely audience. I'll be back to it as soon as I can.



Cheers to you all.

Cheryl J



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This Valentine's Day Give to The Bushfire Appeal

February 10th 2009 05:34
Each year millions of dollars are spent by lovers' giving the gift of flowers, chocolates and expensive dinners on Valentine's Day. This year I'm asking people to give a gift of real and unselfish love - donate to the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.



The latest news puts the death toll of the Victorian bushfires at over 160 people but warn that it could reach in excess of 230.


Although many people have been generous in donating food and clothing, the Red Cross is now saying that they cannot take any more of these supplies and are asking instead for cash donations. Australians have been very generous in support of the families involved. As at 3pm on the 10th February, the Fund had received $25.7 million from over 139,000 website and phone donations, with governments including the Victorian Government and Federal Government and corporates pledging additional sums. Donations are still continuing to flow in but much more is needed, so this year, why not make a donation in your loved one's name or make a joint donation in leiu of a Valentine's gift.

I know many people who read this blog are on a budget but every one of us, no matter how broke we are can afford something. Every dollar helps. Don't forget all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Show your love this Valentine's Day by doing something really meaningful - reach into your pocket and give to those who have lost so much. If you cannot afford to give money then please donate blood.

Donations can be made using the Red Cross secure online donations form or by phoning 1800 811 700. If you cannot get through on the first attempt please do not give up! They are being inundated with callers not only offering assistance but people calling the incorrect line to find out news about loved ones.

From the Red Cross Website:

Red Cross response (9am, 10 February)

Over 160 lives lost with the number expected to increase as authorities access more homes and discover vehicles in which people attempted to escape the fires.

Two centres in the Beechworth area were re-opened during the night with fires and ember strikes threatening the area.

The Red Cross enquiry centre is continuing to receive a large volume of calls from people concerned about family and friends and we are seeing an increase in calls from overseas as international news services relay the news.

There are still significant numbers of people registering with us so that family and friends can check on their wellbeing. One whole community that was surrounded by fire but spared, has late yesterday come forward to register with us so their loved ones know they are OK.

Over 400 volunteers and staff continue to work in shifts, Red Cross call centres in WA, ACT and NSW have opened to help deal with the volume of calls from people checking on the welfare of evacuees.

Image reproduced from touchpodium.com

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Win a Free Fuel Card for Christmas!

December 13th 2008 05:34
We use our supermarket dockets and line up for hours whenever there are cheap petrol days to save a few cents per litre at the petrol pump, but there is a much better way to save on fuel, says the NRMA: Drive smoothly.

Image by Rockartist Studios


A study by the motoring body has found that good driving habits such as efficient gear changing and steady acceleration can cut fuel consumption by 35% because less energy is required from the engine. This can equate to significant savings per year for the average motorist.

“It’s simply the physics of accelerating and decelerating an object” said the NRMA’s motoring research manager, Jack Hayley. “When you drive aggressively it requires more energy and that means more fuel, the faster your engine has to turn over and the more friction is created.”

According to the study, the best ways to cut fuel consumption while driving are to “flow” change by revving the engine gently with the clutch out before shifting into a lower gear, and taking off roof racks and bullbars if they are not required. Drivers can save “5 per cent by taking off the bullbar, 2 per cent if you have the tyre pressure right and up to 24 per cent by taking luggage out of the car if you’re not using it”, Mr Hayley said.

The news comes as Australian motorists finally see the benefits of the plunge in the price of oil, with the national average falling.

Opinion is divided over whether oil companies have been guilty of price gouging and what the price should be. We have all seen how the prices seem to rise close to public holidays and weekends but analysts from Commsec are adamant that oil companies are not ripping off motorists. Petrol prices have slumped while the Aussie dollar has fallen effectively robbing motorists of some serious savings.

I’ve always been of the opinion that they definitely take advantage of the peak motoring periods which puts a huge dent in the wallets of families over holiday periods so to help just a little I’m going to give away a fuel card to help a bit over Christmas.


Win a free $25 Caltex petrol card

How? By leaving your best money saving tip in the comments. This isn’t a first in best dressed competition, it will be judged on the best tip so get your thinking caps on.

I’m sorry this competition is only available to my Australian readers but there will be an international prize coming up soon.

If you are not a member of Orble, leave your name in the comment and send an email to budgetcentsability@gmail.com so I know how to contact you. Your information will not be shared with any third party. Please NO SPAM!

The competition is open until Wednesday 17 December at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Good Luck!

Information sourced from SMH
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