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Inspired by the gowns of the ancient goddesses this love costume includes a white dress with gold accents and headpiece. Available in Young Adult/Teen size (misses 7-9). Also look for Venus Goddess of Beauty Adult. See our Godyssey eyelashes and wigs (all sold separately) to complement your costume. Check out our great selection of costume shoes. Hair flower accessory not included.

Computer Backup- Forget About It!

Backup Software is for the birds! Computer Backup is too hard, too much trouble and a pain in the butt. Lets just forget about it.

Backup Software is touted as the savior of your computers critical business and personal files. They claim that all computer hard drives (where our files are stored) eventually will have a 100% failure rate. They try to tell us that the failure of our hard drives is just a matter of WHEN, not IF.

Do your backups they shout!

Poppycock!

BACKUP SOFTWARE- LETS GET REAL

You and I know the real story. The real story is that new computers are so well made that they almost never fail, right?

Therefore, we dont need to worry about buying backup software and setting up a computer backup system, do we? It would just be a waste time-- for sure!

After all we know that all the press about hard drive failures, natural disasters and terrorist attacks is just a conspiracy by the backup software companies to get us to buy their products.

Personally I never had a hard drive failure (that I recall). If my computer stops working for whatever reason, thats life.

Therefore, I ignore these software backup companies that try to push their backup software products on the unsuspecting public even though they make data and file restorations easy. I dont give them the time of day.

Therefore as you see, I dont need backup software, do you? Of course not.

BACKUP SOFTWARE- STARTING OVER WITHOUT IT IS EASY

In the unlikely event that I got a virus or a bunch of spyware on my computers Ill just bite the bullet and move on. After all, if I lost all my data to a virus, then so what? Who needs backup software?

Heck, Id just buy a new computer and begin again and Id still wouldnt need backup software because its just too much hassle.

If ALL my business data was lost due to a hard drive crash or virus corruption then Id just start my business over. No big deal. Its not that hard, right? Using backup software is just a pain.

BACKUP SOFTWARE FOOLISHNESS

So by now were all agreed that using backup software for computer backup is just for the foolish, right? Right.

Who would want to use backup software that automatically and easily backs up EVERYTHING on your computer hard drive to a DVD Rewriteable disk or USB external hard drive? That would mean you could easily recover from any computer disaster. That makes too much sense and is far too logical.

They claim that backup software is a virtual computer insurance policy against fire, flood, theft, earthquake, hurricanes, tornados and terrorist attacks.

Balderdash!

Ridiculous.

Hey, the businesses who survived Hurricane Katrina didnt need backup software did they? OK, OK I admit a lot of businesses without backup software and off site backup lost EVERYTHING and now they cannot recover their data and reconstitute their business. But thats life. Now these businesses and their employees can now move on to something new. How exciting!

Look, life without backup software is just so much more interesting.

By the way, did I tell you how much I enjoy playing Russian Roulette?

Did I neglect to mention my brief stay (it was really was only a few days) at the mental hospital? Ahh, thats ancient history. Lets get back to the present.

BACKUP SOFTWARE- THE PRESENT DAY

Want to hear something silly? My friend Ben down in New Orleans owned an insurance company. It made a very good living for him and his family. He didnt believe in backup software either. All his computers were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Ben just laughed and said, No problem, this disaster gives me the chance to write the Great American Novel that Ive always dreamed of writing.

What about his 10 employees and his thousands of customers he was asked? Ben said, Heck, things always work out for the best dont they?

What about the income from the business that supported his family he was asked? Ben said, Oh, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) told me they would take care of us and not to worry.

See, Ben is all set and is none the worse for wear even though he didnt have backup software.

BACKUP SOFTWARE LESSONS

So boys and girls what have we learned about this backup software thing?

* If we dont have backup software, so what, it just makes life after a hard drive crash more interesting and fun.

* After a natural disaster that destroys your computers, FEMA will make it OK.

* All the hubbub about backup software is just a bunch of advertising hype to sell product.

* Just because you like to play Russian Roulette, you arent really crazy.

FINALLY- BACKUP SOFTWARE FOLLYIES

I know another guy, Carl Jordan, who is crazier than I am. Carl and the rest of the loonies at Tweak All Consultants (www.tweakspeed.com) actually believe backup software can save your bacon.

In my own strange way I try to be fair and balanced. Therefore
if you disagree with me check out Carls review of backup software at Backup Software

Now, wheres my medication? My meds really smooth me out. They also help me forget about rational things like computer backup and backup software.

Jack Back has been in the computer business since 1983 as an IT executive and working computer consultant company owner. He has helped many clients after a computer crash who had no computer backup. Hurry to get your FREE REVIEW of backup software that saves your irreplaceable computer data from loss, damage or destruction at the Backup Software website.

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Sexy Adult Halloween Costume Plus Size Nurse (3X/4X, Print)

Such a sexy nurse. She can take care of you and make it all better.

When it comes to getting a tattoo we all know that it can be pretty pricey. With the economy getting worse everyday people have simply started to think twice about spending that money on something like a tattoo. Well it seems that a few tattoo studios came up with what they thought was a clever idea. These tattoo studios offered to give $30 Halloween tattoos all through the month of October. While this might be somewhat of a good idea, it can also be a bad idea.

For instance, picking out a tattoo design is very important and it's not a decision you should take lightly. However, if you are like me and love Halloween, than getting some sort of Halloween tattoo may not be such a bad idea. But if this would be your first tattoo I recommend holding out. Chances are if you got a pumpkin, black cat, skeleton, witch or some other Halloween character tattooed on your body as your first tattoo you will more than likely be regretting it before it even heals. But on the other hand if you are covered in tattoos and have a lot of them and you are trying to feed your addiction of getting tattoos than by all means go for it.

The moral of this story is...if it sounds too good to be true than chances are it is. However, if these tattoo studios were to offer any old tattoo for $30 I would say what are you waiting for..head down there now. Just remember this tattoo will be with you forever so think long and hard before you decide to get inked.

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COLOR CHOICES - Striped Arm Warmers - Fun and Contemporary

These cool arm warmers are not only functional they look COOL too! Are really fun to dress up a Halloween Costume as well!
Customer Review: Stylish and warm!
I actually bought these for school. LOL I am a college student and a stay at home mom, so I am taking the majority of my classes online. Unfortunately, my study is frigid and my hands were freezing while I was trying to type up research papers and English essays. I tried gloves with the fingertips cut out, but no matter how thin it was, the material in between my fingers severely hindered my typing skills. When I came across these arm warmers, I couldn't believe my luck! I quickly ordered a pair and they are perfect for what I need! I now want several more pairs!
Customer Review: Unbelievable price
Same Leg Avenue item as many other merchants with an incredibly low price! Fit well, easy to use (thin yes, but what do you expect for the price?). Will be buying more. Thanks!

Everybody loves Halloween because it is the time of year before Christmas that you can dress up like you want and have a fun time scaring everybody. there are some standard Halloween Costumes that many people wear and then you can find costumes that become popular for the season.

This year seems like it has been very popular for many movies that have done well at the box office and this usually indicates what people will dress up on Halloween. Of course Batman is another great hit and you can be assured there will be lots of kids dressed up as there favorite bat. Also another character that has a very large popularity is the joker of the same Batman movie. The passing of Heath Ledger has made the movie and the character a cult like status symbol. There are many people that will dress up like the joker and maybe this year even more than Batman himself.

It is important that when you are deciding what to be for Halloween this year you decide if you want to buy he costume or make your own. Many people like to combine the two and this results in some very unique looks.

When looking for a Halloween costume to buy you want to check many for the discount stores that will carry your favorite character. There are also many places online that will give you a large variety of costumes along with a good price. Make sure that you compare prices with quality because you might find a costume that is one that you use for several years.

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Priest Classic Adult Halloween Costume (B476)

Priest Costume includes: Robe with clerical collar.

Halloween is a great time of the year when families and friends get together, everyone is happy. But Halloween is not only for treats, there are a variety of tricks that can be performed on the day. Although nowadays a lot of people do harmful and terrible tricks such as throwing eggs, this is very wrong to do. Tricks should only be for fun purposes and not to cause harm to people, so keeping that in mind there are a few traditional tricks which you may want to do to give people a freight!

First and foremost you may want to freak people out; there are a few things which you can do to do this. First is by knocking on there door and placing some sweets or candy into there bowl or hand and then walking away, this is bound to spook people out.

Next you could try to dress up as someone scary, but not traditional scary as people know what to expect. A great example is to just mess up your hair a bit and wear a wide hospital gown. You should then get some fake blood which you can buy from stores and place some of this over the gown, you should also get some white foundation and some black eyeliner to make you look a bit tired. Once you are ready you should then knock on someone's door and walk around there lawn in a daze saying things like "I'm not crazy, I will show them all" and just keep on repeating this again and again, you will definitely give people a scare.

If you are not going trick or treating yourself and would just like to stay in the comfort of your home you can very much scare the trick or treaters. Basically before the night begins you should fill your front porch full of toilet paper. Then when trick or treaters knock at the door you should blame them and pretend to start getting very angry. They will be in a shock and you will know the truth, it should be hilarious.

Halloween is a great time but just make sure that you do not take your tricks to an extreme level, as it could potentially ruin the whole event. Take things slowly, throwing eggs is not fun. If you think of your tricks a little more in depth I am sure that you will have a much better time.

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Goat (Satyr) Hoof-Hearted (Brown) Feet Adult Halloween Costume Accessory (DF1008)(DZ4)

Goat (Satyr) Hoof-Hearted (Brown) Feet Adult Halloween Costume Accessory - The ultimate pair of Hoofs. These Hoofs are a fun effect comfortable enough to wear all night. Easily fits over most any adult shoe. Made to match and complete our creature outfit. Use with a pair of gloves to help round out any costume or mask.
Customer Review: perfect!
Excellent, the costume arrived on time, it was exactly what I ordered, made a great costume.

Have you been inspired by some of the stunning face painting ideas around? Do you want to learn how to face paint? It really is such fun to do and a great way to give pleasure to others.

Here are my top tips to improve face painting success for beginners.

Tip 1: you cannot learn to face paint by merely reading a book or watching a video. You have to get the paints, brushes and sponges out and practice often.

Tip 2: it's best to practice on an adult or older child. Young children have a very low attention span. It's not easy to face paint if the child is fidgeting about.

Tip 3: apply thin layers of face paint. A thick layer can cake and crack, spoiling the design.

Tip 4: always allow one layer to dry before applying the next layer.

Tip 5: use a make up pencil to lightly draw the outlines of shapes.

Tip 6: avoid symmetrical face painting designs such as butterflies until you are more experienced. Animals make good face painting ideas for beginners as it is not necessary to have both sides on the animal face matching perfectly.

Tip 7: even a beginner can create amazing face painting ideas. Simply supplement your basic face painting skills by using temporary tattoos and stamps. They come in a huge range of designs including lizard, snake, spider and butterfly. Only use ones specifically designed for faces.

Bonus Tip: if a face painting idea turns out really well then take a photograph of your creation so you can start building up your very own collection of face painting ideas.

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Adult Disney Mr. Incredible Halloween Costume

Customer Review: Great
Got a lot of compliments trick-or-treating with my daughter. Lots of people said they wished they had it for a costume party!

With Halloween fast approaching, Executive Defense Technology is doing a lot of radio and TV interviews on Halloween safety for your kids. An area that they are being quizzed on is safety tips for teenagers that head out for a night of fun.

Remember, Halloween is for teens, too. It is an incredibly exciting time for them because this is the age where kids want to venture out for Trick-or-Treat fun without their parents. They are at an age where being on their own is not only cool but a necessary part of their development as they make their way into adulthood. The good news for you is that you can let them go with a few common sense safety tips:

1. Teenagers should head out in a group of least four individuals or more. Heading out alone is not an option! Make sure your teenager is with a group of good friends. Make sure that they know everyone well. Halloween is not a good time to be running around costumed in the dark with strangers or new friends they are not very familiar with.

2. Make sure you know exactly where your teenager will be when they are out. Ask them what their plans for the night are and hold them to it. Knowing where your teenager is on Halloween, is not about not trusting them, it is about safety. It is about you, the parent being able to find them in an emergency. Send your child out with a cell phone and have then check in periodically, every 45 minutes/ hour - whatever the two of you agree upon, just to let you know where they are and that they are okay.

3. Teenagers also need to keep their eyes open for the smaller, younger kids. This is one of the nights of the year where all age groups mix together. Teens, even with the excitement of being out on their own should keep their eyes open for the younger kids in case there is someone who needs help or just to simply keep from running into them or tripping over them. Smaller kids are more easily injured when running into larger kids simply because they are smaller.

4. Set a specific time with your child that they need to be home. This year, Halloween falls on a weekday. This means kids have school the next day. Have them home no later than 10 p.m. It will take another hour or so for them to calm down and relax before they can head to bed. Yes, tomorrow, they'll be tired but the day after is also a part of Halloween memories.

What about those younger ghosts and goblins? How can we keep them safe? Actually, one of the biggest threats that parents sometimes overlook on this fun day isn't going to come from a poisoned piece of candy or a predator lurking in the bushes. Although, we don't want to minimize those risks either. The biggest danger on Halloween for kids is - injuries from tripping and falling. The majority of injured children showing up in the Emergency Room will do so with broken arms or wrists, chipped teeth and cuts and bruises from falling or tripping in the dark due to excitement and obstructed vision from masks.

As parents, we are enjoying ourselves visiting with neighbors and talking as we travel "around the block" from house to house. While you do so, here are some tips for keeping your kids safe so everyone can have a fun, memorable, safe evening:

1. Arm you kids with flashlights so they can negotiate their way down dark paths. A small, bright light that fits nicely in their hands is best. Make sure any flashlight has fresh batteries and illuminates well. Carry one yourself.

2. Remind the kids, before leaving the house about street safety. In their excitement, don't let them rush out in front of a car. Larry Elliott, of Executive Defense Technology, also recommends placing reflective tape on your child's shoes and on their costumes.

3. Make sure your child's shoes fit and are tied properly. Keep costumes above the ground by a few inches so your youngster doesn't trip on it while walking and running.

And since we don't want to forget about "Personal Safety", make sure your children (young and older) follow these suggestions so they don't become "easy targets" for predators:

1. Stay in well lit areas and avoid dark, lonely locations / paths.

2. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If someone makes you uncomfortable, cross the street, head the other direction and go to a house of a family that you know and trust. (Review "Safe Houses" with your kids BEFORE Halloween so they know exactly where they can go for help)

3. Never give your name or details about yourself to a stranger.

4. Only visit the houses of the neighbors that you know and are familiar with - don't drop your children off in areas you are unfamiliar with.

5. Let the adults be the one to answer the door to Trick-or-Treaters. Don't let the children answer by themselves.

6. Never get close to or into a strangers car or go with them ANYWHERE. If a car pulls up, advise your children to take a few steps back. They should never get close enough so they can be grabbed unexpectedly. If someone needs help or directions, they should be asking an adult - not a child!

7. If you are approached, use your voice! FBI statistics say that 70-80% of assaults can be stopped by good verbal boundaries alone.

Staying safe is a choice! We still have a few days before the Halloween holiday - practice and rehearse safety with your kids so they know what is expected of them and how to prevent accidents or assaults BEFORE they happen.

Have a safe, fun Halloween!

Upcoming Community Programs you can participate in:

1. RAD Training classes to begin at Oakville high school for girls 13 - 18 and their mothers on Monday, January 7th,2008

2. RAD Training Classes at Forest Park Community College to begin at University City High School starting March 19th, 2008

3. 3 hour Community Awareness Programs at St Louis Community Colleges - Saturday, February 23: Wildwood community college; Saturday, March 8: Meremac Community college; Spring Safety Day at Flo Valley Community college on Saturday, April 19th, 2008; Saturday, April 26th: Forest Park Community college; Saturday, May 10th: Forest Park Community college - SIGN UP AND JOIN US!

To Schedule a Program: Visit our website to schedule a program for your next Lunch and Learn / business meeting / seminar / get together / home party/ scout meeting/ symposium / conference/ speaker / school assembly - TODAY!

Author: Kimberly Cheryl Elliott, MBA, PhD is CEO of Executive Defense Technology, LLC located in Missouri. The mission of the company is to educate individuals on personal safety and awareness as well as training others the Rape / Aggression/ Defense (RAD) self-defense course. She is the author of: Take this pill...and sell it! ; Escape from the Pharma Cartel; and Are Your Habits Killing You? A Personal Safety Handbook. She can be reached at http://www.execdeftech.com

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Child Halloween Costume Size 7-8 Medium (B195-ST)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Costume Includes: Jumpsuit, turtle shell and character mask. Size 7-8.

Heartburn can be one of the most uncomfortable, and sometimes painful sensations, and frequently occurs among people of all ages. There are several causes for it, some of which can be eliminated through proper diet or treatment of other ailments that are closely associated with it. There are several medications on the market that are designed to treat and cure heartburn, but, as with many other conditions, there are natural remedies that may be helpful and found in your own kitchen cabinet.

Baking soda is a great way to stave off heartburn. Deposit one teaspoon of baking soda in an eight ounce glass of water and let dissolve. Then, drink the acid water. This is, of course, only a temporary relief, and should be treated as such. If you experience heartburn on a regular basis, you may want to visit a doctor to have it checked for Acid Reflux, which can be more serious than many people think.

Another natural remedy for heartburn is to limit the foods that are causing it. If you are used to eating fried foods, and you frequently experience heartburn soon after eating them, you may want to change your diet. Bake, broil, or steam your food if possible. It may not taste as good in the beginning, but it could make you feel a lot better in the end. It will also help to improve your overall health.

Do not sleep after eating. This will help keep the acid out of the stomach, and reduce your chances of getting heartburn. If you must lie down, elevate your head as much as possible so you will not be lying flat on your back.

Do not wear tight clothes around your waste. Doing this will squeeze your stomach and can force food up, thereby, causing heartburn. Instead, wear clothes that fit comfortably.

Do not overeat. This only expands the stomach and can increase pressure. This pressure can, in turn, force food up and cause the burning sensation commonly known as heartburn to occur.

As stated above, if you do experience frequent heartburn, you should talk to your doctor to see what can be done. Sometimes it is just a matter of changing a few eating or living habits, but other times, it can be a symptom of another condition that should be treated with medication. Your doctor can conduct a simple test to find out if this is the case, and will then be able to properly treat your condition.

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