Another email scam.

Subject title: Attention Required

Sender: Mrs Wana Zelina
via email: venu nair (venunairc@gmail.com)

 

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From: venu nair <venunairc@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 4:45 AM
Subject: Attention Required
To:

Dearly Beloved,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,my name is Mrs Wana Zelina; I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what i have to the motherless  once and also to the church and also to you if you can help me. I am 59 years old and i was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer for about two years immediately after the death of my husband who has left me everything he worked for in life.He owned an import/export company which operated in the UK and Asia.I have been touched by God to donate from what i have inherited from my late husband to you for the good work of God rather than allow my relatives to use my husband's hard earned funds ungodly since we had no kids to inherit them.
 

Please pray that the good Lord forgive me my sins.I have asked God to forgive me and i believe He has forgiven me because He is a merciful God.I will be going in for an operation in less than three days and I'll want you to stand as the beneficiary to the account of my late husband in the United Kingdom and Asia. Also i will want you to judiciously assist the motherless,less privileged and also for the assistance of the widows.

You would be entitled to 30% of all the funds which are deposited in bank/finance house in the United kingdom and in Asia.The remaining 70% will be used to set up a foundation in my husband's name,which will be used to help the less privileged. At the moment I cannot take any telephone calls due to the fact that my relatives are around me and my health status.Please contact my lawyers in charge of the funds and they will arrange the transfer of 10.8million dollars of  the funds from my account to your preferred account as you would be the beneficiary to them. Please my lawyer is contacting you in case you have any thing to ask  please direct it to my lawyer in person of ,Barrister Venu Nair,with the specified address:

CHAMBERS OF VENU NAIR
Barrister Danso Ford,
23 bukit Jalan,kuala lumpur,
Malaysia.

There are above 10.8 million dollars deposited in banks/finance houses in the UK as well as Asia.Please use your share of the funds well and always extend the good work to others.Please tell him that I have asked you to reach him.

Good luck in all your future endeavours and God bless you.
Thanks,
Mrs. Wana Zelina.

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Dating Advice for Shy Guys

By Tim and Michael Burke

 

 

As a shy guy, you've probably heard more than an earful of advice on how to bust out of your timid shell and engage women in witty repartee. Sure, these gregarious mentors may mean well, but they often forget that it's not easy to change who you are. Think of it in basketball terms. If your team lacks height, you don't repeatedly try to go inside. No, you use your speed, passing and outside shooting to beat the competition. Same goes with dating: Play up your strengths, and you'll improve your odds of romantic success. Here's how to do just that.

Be eye-catchingly honest
Remember George Costanza's approach in Seinfeld: "My name is George. I'm unemployed and live with my parents." Hey, it worked for him. So why not try being straight up with women? Tell them you're not much of a player. David Wells, 31, confirms, "When I was younger, I made the mistake of thinking I had to act suave," he says. But since then, he's upfront about the fact that he's shy. "A lot of women think it's charming!" he says.

Ask for help
Damsels in distress have been doing this for years; there's no reason guys can't take advantage of women's desire to swoop in and save the day, too. Just be sure to pick a topic on which women will feel they can offer some assistance. You'll rarely go wrong seeking style advice ("Excuse me, but I need a woman's opinion on this jacket. Is it a keeper, or should it never leave my closet again?") or relationships ("Hey, my pal and I need a woman's perspective on how long a guy should wait before calling after a date. What's your opinion?"). Asking for advice will diffuse the pressure of it being a pickup.

Choose your venue wisely
It's much easier to meet and talk to women in places where there's something to talk about. That's why shy guys may be better off skipping your typical bar or café and attending a place with conversation-worthy surroundings, like an art gallery or charity function. "Did you enter the silent auction?" "What do you think about that painting?" Your icebreakers are already built-in. Plus, you're not some random guy. You're "a guy at this event," which will allay her defenses and work in your favor.

Just add a question mark
You're starting to get to know this woman and suddenly you can't think of what to say. Here's an easy solution. Simply repeat the last notable thing she said and place a question mark after it. "Oh, you work as a female professional wrestler; what's it like??" Bingo.

Bring your best wingman
There are guys who can help you meet women. And there are guys who will do the exact opposite. Go out to the bars or wherever with the former. If he's married, that can be even better. Married guys are not competition, and they prove you have responsible friends.

Let others do your dirty work
Can't bring yourself to move your feet in her direction, smile, and say hi? Enlist someone else to do the icebreaking honors for you. Ask a waiter, bartender, or your wingman pal to approach the woman to deliver a drink or a compliment like, "My friend thinks you're cute. Care to join us?"

Utilize today's technology to air your opinions
If talking face-to-face doesn't show you at your best, go ahead and lean on all that technology has to offer. A thoughtful, well-crafted email can convince a woman that you have plenty to say even if you didn't chatter non-stop in person. For bonus points, refer to something she mentioned during your last date by saying, "I've given more thought to the conversation we had about your sister, and something else came to mind that I thought might be useful…" Then let those typed words weave their magic.

Take an acting or improv class
First encounters are very similar to auditions. She plays her role. You play yours. And the more comfortable and capable you are, the better you'll be during this encounter. As Alex Fendrich, an actor at Chicago's Second City, puts it: "Improv helps you get used to making an idiot of yourself." Perfect for dating.

Listen
What a novel concept this is: Instead of focusing on "What am I going to say next?" or "How am I going to make her laugh?" Just pay attention to what she's talking about, and chances are good that you'll come up with a relevant response.

Seek out the yin to your yang
If you're not much of a talker, someone who yaks up a storm may well love spending time with you. You know the old "opposites attract" adage. And how Jerry Maguire professed, "You complete me." Be her best audience ever, and trust us, she'll keep coming back for more.

Tim Burke and Michael Burke are the co-authors of Die Happy: 499 Things Every Guy's Gotta Do While He Still Can.

Article source: Happen magazine, www.happenmag.com.

 

 

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Ask Lynn: Which Guy Should She Pick?

By Lynn Harris

 

Dear Lynn,

I am in the biggest dilemma ever. I broke up with my boyfriend of 3½ years about three months ago. Although I loved Steve like no other before, he was emotionally abusive. I loved him anyway because I knew he was just taking his anger out on me.

A couple of days after breaking up with him, I unexpectedly met an awesome guy, Mark, even though I wasn't looking to "meet" anyone. It wasn't love at first sight, but by the second or third time we went out, I could see myself loving him. I should have cut it off completely with Steve and given Mark a true chance, but Steve was so crushed.

My breaking up with Steve made him see how much I meant to him. He says he'll do anything to make it right, even counseling. Mark on the other hand has never hurt me and is the sweetest person, but Steve is so funny and smart. I am so confused and can't decide between them.

Can you love two people? Right now, I've asked them to give me some time alone. They are both contacting me anyway all the time. Help me decide, please! 

— Torn-up Tanya

 

Dear Torn-up Tanya,

Dilemma! Pick Steve, and are you giving him the chance he deserves … or setting yourself up for more of the same? Pick Mark, and are you moving on to a healthy relationship … or banking everything on what might just be a rebound? Either way, you're probably concerned that if things don't work out, you may have killed your chances with anyone unwilling to wait in the wings.

Here, at least, is some good news: There's a lot here that you've done right. You were correct to recognize — and this isn't easy! — that Steve's emotional abuse was about him, not about you. You were also correct to take a breather from both of them so that you can think. (It wouldn't hurt, though, to ask both of them nicely to leave you alone while you do.)

Now here's what you don't want to hear: I can't tell you which one to choose. But I can offer you the following questions to ask yourself:

1. Who am I happier with in the moment? Don't worry about the long-term. Who makes you feel great — not just flattered and desired, but deeply great and comfortable and happy — when you are actually with him?
2. Can I live with myself if I don't give Steve one more chance? If you don't at least see what happens when — not if — Steve goes into counseling, do you feel that you may always be plagued by wondering what might have been? Just keep in mind that you need to be strong enough to bail if he balks at counseling or if things don't change … though change may not come overnight. You have to be willing to leave — again — even if Mark is not waiting outside with the motor running.
3. Do I love Mark for who he is? Or because he's not Steve? Would you love him as much if Steve hadn't been abusive? Did you fall for him (at least in part) because he is — simply, consistently — sweet? (Note: Sweet is good, of course. I'm just saying it should be a given, not a plus.)
4. Who passes the Porch Test? This is a little quiz I like to give to help folks get their feelings straight, especially at times like these when emotions are whipped into a froth. Which of the two can you picture yourself with, well into your nineties, sitting on the porch in rocking chairs, holding hands and feeling utterly at peace?
5. Maybe neither? There's almost no way you can judge either of these guys on their own merits. There's almost no way you can give either of them the room he needs in your mind or heart. You are, if you think about it, still someone recovering from an abusive relationship. You seem to be recovering fine, and that's no small thing. But perhaps neither of these guys is The One. Recognize that perhaps stepping away from "the decision" could be the right move.

 

 

Tanya, if you really will yourself to give it enough time (and again, this means asking them to back off a bit!), you will be able to see your needs and your true desires so much more clearly. And you will be able to step into your next relationship — whether it's with Steve, Mark, or Mr. TBA! — from a much healthier and steadier place.


Lynn Harris is co-creator, with Chris Kalb, of the award-winning website BreakupGirl.net — you can visit BG's blog to discuss this letter! She is also the author of the new comic novel Death By Chick Lit. A journalist and essayist, Lynn also writes about gender, dating, and culture high and low for Salon, Glamour, The New York Times, and others. In her spare time, she enjoys being married. Submit your own dating questions for Lynn at BreakupGirl.net. Your question may be answered in a future column.

 

 

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Be alert guys. Another PayPal phshing/scam.

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From: paypal <paypal@admin.com>
Date: 2008/8/7
Subject: Attention! Your PayPal account has been limited!
To: undisclosed-recipients

Information Regarding Your account: Dear PayPal Member: Attention! Your PayPal account has been limited! As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason: Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account. Reference Number: PP-259-187-991 This is the Last reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety. Click here to activate your account We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience.. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department Copyright © 1999-2008 PayPal. All rights reserved. PayPal Ltd. PayPal FSA Register Number: 226056. PayPal Email ID PP059

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