Settlement Capital Corporation (SCC) is a specialty financing company that provides liquidity to owners and holders of periodic payments resulting from structured settlements, annuities, lottery winnings, government and commercial contracts and other secured future payment obligations.

Currently, Settlement Capital Corporation is the leader in the industry in the secondary market for structured settlements, single premium annuities and other payment obligations. With its special relationship with financial institutions on Wall Street, it has earned respect as well as envy from competitors for unmatched financial resources that promises SCC’s customers the most competitive pricing in the industry. Settlement Capital Corporation’s experience, knowledge, relationships and financial strength has also made it possible to offer the most effective and efficient operations as well as spearhead the legislative efforts to regulate the industry.

If taking up structured annuity settlements appeals to you, why not work with the best in the industry? SCC provides the best value and customer service in the industry with a choice of payment options that will appeal to you, flexible buying power and also a Best Price Guarantee! For more information or if you would like receive a free quote, you can complete their free quote request form or call  1(800) 959-0006.

Woot! It’s contest time again. I’m so excited about this one as I would have love to win the prize myself. LOL. To be fair to my readers, I’m giving you gals a chance to win this $100 Gift Certificate from www.landsend.com for a Custom Swimsuit.

If you have not shop at Lands’ End, you really should hop over and have a look at their awesome range of clothing, ranging from casual clothing, swim wear, outer wear and even children wear.

I must admit I am totally in love with their latest swimwear accessories and new styles for 2008. From Slenderizing suits to a full range of swimsuit sizes, including regular, petite, long torso and plus, Lands’ End has a suit for every woman. Check out their Women’s SwimMinis to boost your confidence with a little more coverage or, you may prefer the Tankini which gives you two-piece convenience, one-piece modesty. Whatever your choice is, here’s your chance to get one for FREE.

For a chance (or more) to win this Lands’ End $100 Gift Certificate for Custom Swimsuit, all you need to do is:

• One entry – Blogroll my blog www.mylilventure.com and let me know the location of the blogroll on your blog via the comment section here.
• Two entries – Post about this contest on your blog and tell me why you want to win this prize. Then, drop me your post url in the comment section below.

If you choose to do both, you will have a total of 4 entries (3 entries + 1 bonus entry). Contest is only open to participants who are located in US.

Closing date is on 15th May 2008. Good luck everyone!

I’ve found a useful health resource which I would like to share with all of you. This website is called Heart Library and provides detailed information the most important organ in our body, which is of course the heart.

Whether you are searching for information on Enlarged Heart, Heart Attack, Heart Block, Sudden Cardiac Arrest or anything related to the heart, all you need to do is browse through the interactive heart video library. If you have friends or family members who might benefit from this information,  do feel free to forward this site to them.

What comes to your mind when you hear the words Mamma Mia? Yes, ABBA of course! The timeless lyrics of this iconic super group has been brought to movie audience through the movie titled none other than, Mamma Mia. Led by Meryl Streep and an all star studded cast, it is an absolute must watch movie for all women.  

For those who have watched this movie and can relate well with it, you might like to check out Pond’s Search For The Dynamo Contest.

Ponds is calling all women 40+ and fabulous to share their Dynamo on broadway. You and your two girl friends may just be the trio of women who best embody the sassiness, sexiness and confidence of Donna & the Dynamos, from the movie Mamma Mia. Interested? For more details, check out the contest page.

One of the perks of blogging is being able to write about the things I enjoy and issues that I feel strongly about. Thus today, I would like to share with all the women and moms out there regarding a topic which we consider taboo in society – Heavy Periods.

Let’s see how many of you say YES to the following:

• Your periods disrupt your family and social life, regular activities, and moods. 
• Your periods negatively affect your sexual relationships.
• You dread leaving the house on the worst days of your heavy period.

If you feel that the above points sound familiar, you are not alone. For years, I have been suffering from heavy bleeding and mood swings which makes it uncomfortable enough for me when working. And according to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 Baby Boomers experience heavy periods-that’s about 10 million women in the U.S. alone!

The sad fact is many women, including myself, are not aware that there is a solution to this misery. It has nothing to do with hormones or hysterectomy. For women with heavy periods who have completed childbearing,  there is a non-hormonal, one-time minimally invasive procedure that typically takes less than five minutes to complete and can eliminate heavy periods – the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation System. Though this is a safe, simple, and effective solution for heavy bleeding, only 14% of women know about this treatment option.

Hence, Novasure has launched the Dare To Wear White website to create awareness of the fact that there are many women out there who are having period to the extent that it is  interfering with the quality of their lives. This is a site for women of all ages to share experiences and feelings about this very private subject and learn more about treatment options so they can actively seek help. If you are one of those women who are struggling with heavy bleeding, I encourage you to take a look at  the site, ask questions, share stories or even request a brochure on the site.

In conjunction with this Dare To Wear White Campaign, Mom Central is also running a survey and for the first 250 eligible women (those who have heavy periods AND are finished having children) who complete it will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate as a thank you for your participation.

CHER RETURNS !!  Oh, how I heart this pop diva. A chart topping singer, television star, Academy award winner, a disco diva, rock’n'roller and a fashion icon, Cher had an amazing career which spanned over 4 decades. During my younger days, Cher had rocked my world with her amazing songs “If I Could Turn Back Time“, ”Just Like Jesse James” and  ”The Shoop Shoop Song“.  Heck, I even bought her album ”Living Proof” back in Year 2002 when she announced that she was stepping down from the live circuit. 

I may not be her Number One fan but it would certainly be awesome to see her perform Live. Now, die hard fans of Cher will be able to catch her return to the stage at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Her brand new show will debut on May 6th and feature 18 dancers and aerialists, fabulous new Bob Mackie costumes, dazzling video and special effects.   The comeback will see the 61 year old veteran pop star perform at the glitzy venue four times a week at 7.30pm.

Hurry, get your Cher Tickets at Caesars Palace and catch the extravaganza before the tickets run out! Now, Cher will give you a reason to believe you can turn back time.

Under Armour, the leader in performance apparel and footwear, has launched their fifth annual “Power in Pink” campaign. As part of the “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is encouraging survivors and women currently living with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories of strength and survival at www.underarmour.com/powerinpink. Under Armour will select three stories of undeniable courage to become the new faces of the “Power in Pink” campaign and star in national magazine and online advertisements and in-store visuals. Stories will be accepted through April 30, 2008.

In 2003, Under Armour created the “Power in Pink” campaign to help educate female athletes about the benefits of physical activity in helping to overcome breast cancer and lead a healthy lifestyle.  During the months of September and October, while supplies last, consumers will be able to purchase exclusive, ribbon-imprinted styles at www.uawomen.com/powerinpink and retail locations nationwide including Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Modell’s and Nordstrom. Visitors to the site will be able to read the stories of the three survivors and learn about their resolve to overcome breast cancer. In addition, the site will feature links to key educational resources.

For each item purchased at Under Armour throughout the “Power in Pink” promotion, $2.00 will be donated to breast cancer charities. Since its inception five years ago, Under Armour’s donation amount has more than doubled each year through the continued growth in popularity of the “Power in Pink” apparel and accessories.

Though Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)  is a common condition, not everybody is aware that it is responsible for 325,000 deaths per year. Now that you get the statistics, don’t you feel that 900 deaths per day  is an alarming rate?

Here’s a chance for you to better understand SCA’s potential dangers to you, your family and your friends. Hop over to Inside Cardiac Arrest via the link in this post to acquaint you with the risk factors for SCA.

My family practically tells me that I live on my laptop. It’s true that I am online almost 12 hours a day, so I can tell you, I have learned a thing or two about laptops. LOL.  Thus, I thought it was appropriate that I share a few tips with you on how to choose the right laptop screens. I do not want to be too technical about it, so this is going to be easy to understand. Not many people are aware that if you want to purchase the laptop that works for you, it is important to choose one with the right screen too.

1. What’s the purpose of the laptop?

• If it’s mainly used for work or research – choose a standard aspect ratio screen.
• If it’s meant for playing games, a standard aspect ratio screen will do, although widescreens will be an advantage.

2. Do you commute with your laptop?

• I travel a lot with my laptop and the fact that it has a 17″ screen is really frustrating because a large portion of the weight on the laptop comes from the screen. So, if you commute often, try getting a laptop with a smaller screen.

3. Display quality

• This one is pretty straightforward. Just compare the display on one laptop with another. Whatever looks better and is easier on the eye works for me.

Of course, there are other criterias to consider but these will be the very basic points to note if you are not a tech-geek. Works for me, so I hope works for you too!

Have you heard of chelation therapy? Chelation  is the use of EDTA to bind molecules, such as heavy metals toxicity or minerals, and “chelate”, or remove, them from the body.

How does this therapy heath improve one’s health? Basically, all chelators are considered to be removers of heavy metals toxicity. EDTA is the only chelator that has been used over the last 50 years to also reverse the effects of arterial plaque, thus preventing further strokes, and/or heart attacks. This is made possible as liquid EDTA can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream where it begins to chelate toxic and heavy metals, along with excessive mineral deposits. When metals and minerals remain in the bloodstream, they accumulate and harden, causing poor circulation. Thus, by cleansing the body’s arteries and veins, the blood flow is increased. Proper blood flow will supply the body with nutrients and oxygen, which are essential for the body to recuperate, regenerate and function normally once again.

To make a long story short, chelation therapy is the safe, fast and cost effective way to clean your veins and arteries. If you are looking to renew your health and enjoy life to the fullest, chelation therapy is definitely an option that should be considered.