Four Million Say It Would Take Being Burgled to Get Insurance, Post Office Data Shows

Almost four million people admit it would take being burgled to make them consider getting their possessions insured, according to new data from Post Office Home Insurance[i], which also revealed over eleven million people (23 per cent) do not have their home contents insured.

Worryingly, a third (34 per cent) of those without insurance say they would only consider taking out insurance once their home had been burgled, rat women's coats her than seeking peace of mind by getting cover to protect their belongings from theft, loss or damage. A fifth (18 per cent) of those without insurance also said that a family or friend being burgled would have the same effect. For 14 per cent of people without insurance, reports of crime in the area would make them consider taking out a policy.

A quarter of people (26 per cent) believe that insurance may be too costly. One in five of those who are uninsured (21 per cent) feel they don't need insurance, and one in ten (11 per cent) think it is a waste of money. However, 29 per cent of those without insurance say they're worried about not having cover; this figure rises to a third (33 per cent) of women.

Post Office head of Home Insurance Gerry Barrett said: "Anyone who waits until they or someone they know is burgled is playing a game of chance with their possessions. It's not just opportunistic burglars that people need to protect your valuables from, but also hazards such as fires, floods or other accidental damage."

For well over a million people[ii] getting a new gadget is the trigger they need to take out contents insurance. Of these people almost half (46 per cent) say they would take out insurance if they bought an iPhone or other Smartphone.

Gerry Barrett continued: "It's not just your latest mod con which needs to be insured, and anyone who is waiting until they buy high-tech items could be putting the rest of their possessions at risk in the meantime. Few people would be able to afford to replace even the basics in their home such as clothes, kitchen equipment or furniture.

When it comes to the items we place most value on in our homes it's laptops that top the bill, followed by items including jewellery, heirlooms or antiques, mobile phones and entertainment systems. A good night's sleep is also important with beds featuring in the top ten of items which are most important to people.

Gerry Barrett continued: "While monthly payments can be off-putting, being able to replace those expensive gadgets and jewellery should you need is priceless for those who simply cannot afford to fork out for new ones. Underestimating the value of cover, or leaving it until after you need it, is not a risk worth taking."

Post Office Home Insurance policies includes personal possessions cover of up to ?1,500 as standard. Post Office Home Insurance also guarantees to beat the renewal premium offered by your current insurer by at least ?25.

To find out more about Post Office Home Insurance visit http://www.postoffice.co.uk, call 0800 434 6731, or pop into your local branch.

For more information, please contact:

Ruth Barker
Post Office Press Office        
0207 250 2468 / 07575 888841

Notes to Editors:

[i] Populus interviewed 2,102 adults via an online survey between 09 - 11 September 2011.

UK adult population 49,121,000

23% do not have contents insurance = 11,297,830

34% say being burgled would make them take out cover; 34% of 11,297,830 = 3,841,262

[ii] 12% of uninsured UK adults (11,297,830) said they would take out insurance when they bought a new gadget = 1,355,740

Top Ten valued items revealed by survey – ranked in order of value (importance, not cost):

1. Laptop/ computer
2. Photographs
3. Jewellery
4. Family heirloom
5. Mobile phone / smartphone
6. Entertainment system
7. DVD / music collection
8. Bed
9. Clothes
10. Camera

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DinoDirect's Leads Consumers into the Biggest Christmas Countdown Sale of the Year

Everyone loves to wake up and find exciting gifts and treats stuffed in their Christmas socks. DinoDirect is giving all consumers the chance to find the ideal gifts for their loved ones as the clock counts down to Christmas.

"Join the Grand Christmas Countdown; let DinoDirect lead you into our Biggest X'mas Sale Ever! The year's collections of high quality products are being updated here every week." The store's manager spoke about the countdown sale.

Shoppers are now searching for the ideal Christmas Presents for their loved ones. The online retailer is aware that consumers are looking for desirable gifts at affordable prices and that is why they have placed their top products on sale. From trendy clothes to high-tech electronic gadgets; the store has a selection of ideal gifts to choose from.

The Android Tablet remains amongst the top list of gifts for most consumers, and the store is offering their collections of Tablets on sale. The reason why these devices have maintained global popularity is because they could be considered as part of the 'Green Campaign.' They eliminate the need for paper usage in learning institutions and the work place. These devices have also been able to revolutionize how people access entertainment and carry on with their work while on the go.

RC helicopters and stuffed animals are also some of the popular gift choices which are up for sale during DinoDirect's Christmas countdown promotion. Contrary to popular belief, stuffed toys are not only ideal gifts for children b women's coats ut they are the perfect gifts for vehicle owners who want to personalize their cars. Radio controlled toys on the other hand are ideal for everyone; they give the young at heart an opportunity to rekindle their childhood. The store has a diverse range of other ideal gifts for children as the store manager explains, "Christmas is the time to enjoy fun and happiness, and we know it! We have thousands of Christmas gifts for toys and hobbies. Have a good look around; find the best inspirational ideas for ideal Christmas Gifts."

The online store has also placed their diverse selection of products on sale including home and garden products, sporting goods, cell phones, cameras and other electronic products.

Consumers have the opportunity to stock up on the store's selection of men's and women's winter clothes in readiness for the chilly weather that accompanies this festive season.

Consumers will benefit greatly from DinoDirect's Christmas countdown sale, because this is the time to buy Christmas gifts at affordable prices. Consumers who take advantage of the sale on the 5th of December are entitled to an extra 5% discount coupon code.

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Yoga and Athletic Wear Designer, TerraFrog Clothing Corporation, Celebrates Four Year Anniversary with Huge 24 Hour Flash Sale

Women's Sportswear designer, TerraFrog Clothing Corporation, announced today that the company will hold a one day online flash sale on January 28, 2012, to celebrate four years in the apparel industry. The Canadian athletic wear company officially launched their designer sportswear line four years ago this January. Since TerraFrog's first leap into the athletic apparel industry, the company has grown from a small grassroots clothing manufacturer to a well known lifestyle clothing and yoga line in Canada.

"In four short years, TerraFrog has far surpassed our five year business plan," said TerraFrog Director, Bobbi Windsor. "We are really excited about celebrating this milestone with our customers. A flash sale is always a lot of fun and the deals will be colossal!"

Online customers wanting to take advantage of the anniversary flash sale can go to http://www.terrafrog.com on January 28th, 2012. All TerraFrog lifestyle clothing and designer athletic wear will be up to 70% off-- including TerraFrog's cozy jackets made from recycled plastic containers. Shop early for best selection.

About TerraFrog Clothing Corp:
TerraFrog Clothing Corp. is a Canadian athletic wear manufacturer providing unique, high quality yoga clothing to individuals and select retail outlets. TerraFrog is well known for their exclusive, trend setting designs and styles. This stylish lifestyle and casual wear company limits the numbe women's jackets online r of pieces they make despite consumer demand.

TerraFrog designs can be purchased directly through the TerraFrog website or at select retailers across Canada and in New York City. TerraFrog wholesales their active wear line and yoga accessories to trendy boutiques in the United States and across Canada.

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Washington D.C Women Declare, We Are Watching and Propose International Blue Bra Day to Coincide With International Women’s Day

Last December, the Internet lit up with images of the Egyptian military ferociously stripping, kicking and beating a veiled woman protestor demonstrating outside of Egypt's parliament building. As the world watched this unknown woman's rights along with her clothing stripped from her body, it was revealed that she was wearing a blue bra. Her individuality and her femininity, hidden under her veil, would not be suppressed.

"I've been haunted by that image," says Cynthia de Lorenzi, founder of Success in the City. "I felt it was outrageous to live in the most powerful city in the most powerful country in the world and remain silent about this event. It is time for women to raise their voices together from around the world and declare We are Watching Wherever Women are Repressed."

Success in the City wants to ignite an International Blue Bra Day movement to coincide with International's Women's Day.

"Our desire is to use our growing network of professional business women to raise awareness here in the United States and globally that we will no longer tolerate violence against women and the repression of their rights," says de Lorenzi

Just like the power of a viral video, Success in the City will use the power of the Internet to reach out to find and nurture a global sisterhood.

"We are inviting women (and men) to visit the Success in the City International Blue Bra Day Blog site, http://www.bluebraday.org and add their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for supporting this movement. The site will soon host a variety of online activities suggested by a community of supporters and thought leaders. In the future, the site will promote the work of other independent organizations to raise the awareness of their incredible work in serving the needs of women and their families."

"Success in the City has shown that when women work and s women's jackets tand together we discover just how great our power and voice is," says de Lorenzi. "Blue Bra day can serve to remind each of us that our individuality is a precious resource not to be wasted but to be protected for the future of us all."

To learn more about the Blue Bra movement visit the Blue Bra Day site at http://www.bluebraday.org.

About Success in the City
Success in the City (SITC) is an executive women's organization for smart, unique, and driven women. It is a community focused on celebrating women's success and accomplishments and providing a rich network of shared experiences, and professional resources. A SITC woman has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and seeks to cultivate community, share wisdom, and foster knowledge with other accomplished women. Today, Success in the City is comprised of some of the most influential women business leaders in the Metro D.C. Area. With a dedicated membership, we have established a place where friendships come first, business booms, and laughter is always in style. Success in the City – http://www.successinthecity.org

Birmingham Salvation Army Teams Up with Milo’s Famous Tea to Host National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship

The Birmingham Salvation Army (http://www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org) will host a fund raiser on May 12, 2012 that kicks off National Salvation Army week which will conclude with The Birmingham Salvation Army National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship Presented by Milo's Famous Tea (http://www.milostea.com/). The fund raising event, held at Birmingham's Railroad Park, opens at 11:30 a.m. and will provide a full day of family fun activities and celebrations. All Pro Eating Promotions (http://www.CompetitiveEaters.com) will be sanctioning the National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship and will be featuring their #1 Ranked Professional Competitive Eater, Eric "Silo" Dahl, in the Eating Championship. The Birmingham Salvation Army National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship Presented by Milo's Famous Tea will award prize money to the top three finishers with the first place prize being $500.00. In addition, All Pro Eating will be establishing a new National Pecan Pie Eating Record which will be determined at the event.

In addition to The Birmingham Salvation Army National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship P women's coats resented by Milo's Famous Tea, there will be a children's pie eating contest held prior to the main Eating Championship where the lucky winner will win an amazing prize and be given the fantastic title of Champion. The day's activities include food, games, a celebration of Mothers during Mother's Day Weekend and a special recognition of the 50th Anniversary of The Birmingham Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary. All of the funds raised and proceeds from the day directly benefit The Salvation Army.

Todd "The Hungry Genius" Greenwald, Chairman of All Pro Eating, commented, "All Pro Eating is grateful to be involved with The Birmingham Salvation Army National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship Presented by Milo's Famous Tea. The Birmingham Salvation Army has met the needs of their community in some amazing ways and we're hopeful that this event provides an entertaining way to raise additional much needed funds." Greenwald continued, "It is fitting that the National Pecan Pie Eating Champion will be crowned in Birmingham, and although Eric Dahl will certainly be tough to beat, I am guessing there will be plenty of local competitors who would like to keep the title home in Alabama instead of watching it travel with Eric to Minnesota!"

Eric "Silo" Dahl has taken this event as a personal challenge to keep his current Pie Eating Championship streak intact. Dahl recently won the World Hands-Free Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship where he established a new World Hands-Free Pumpkin Pie Eating Record after eating 27 pieces of Pumpkin Pie in 8 minutes without using his hands. He also recently won the National Pulled Pork Eating Championship and completed two 3 Pound burritos in 3 minutes and 25 seconds. The Birmingham Salvation Army National Pro/Am Pecan Pie Eating Championship will award a total of $800.00 in prize money and local competitors and participants are encouraged to get involved. Additional information can be found on The Birmingham Salvation Army's website or by contacting Todd Greenwald at HungryGenius(at)CompetitiveEaters(dot)com

About THE BIRMINGHAM SALVATION ARMY: The Birmingham Salvation Army is part of the universal Christian Church and supports individuals in need without discrimination. The Birmingham Salvation Army provides assistance every year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for the underprivileged regardless of race, color, creed, sex or age. For more information, please visit http://www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org/

About ALL PRO EATING PROMOTIONS: Founded in 2004, All Pro Eating Promotions has sanctioned over 170 major Competitive Eating contests and events throughout the world that showcase "Picnic Style Rules" which were created and developed by All Pro Eating. All Pro Eating Promotions' "Eatertainers" (event participants) along with their events and contests have been featured in all forms of major world-wide media. All Pro Eating Promotions is also home to the Nation's only Collegiate Competitive Eating sanctioning body – The National Collegiate Competitive Eating Association ("The NCCEA"). More information can be found at http://www.CompetitiveEaters.com and http://www.TheNCCEA.com

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All American Clothing Co. Honors American Heroes in Weeklong Memorial Day Recognition Event

In recognition of Memorial Day, the All American Clothing Co will be giving away a number of "Freedom is not free" tee shirts to commemorate those who have fallen while serving and protecting the freedoms that American citizens enjoy today. The saying "freedom is not free" serves as a reminder to the acts of honor, sacrifice, and valor our servicemen and women have given for their country.

To take part in the weeklong event simply join the USA Made clothing company's newsletter for a chance to win a "freedom is not free" tee shirt. Participants can also thank a veteran in the comments section of the company`s Facebook page to enter. Participants who do this will have an opportunity to win a tee shirt with an opportunity to thank a veteran with a large community.

In addition to this, the All American Clothing Co. will be donating $1.00 to the Wounded Warrior Project in accordance to the amount of orders they receive from May 22 through May 28.The ultimate goal of this event is to recognize our servicemen and women with a big 'thank you'. For more information on the event, visit the company on Face women's jackets online book.

About All American Clothing Co:
All American Clothing Co. is a success story for small business in today`s economy. The entire group of employees understands the need and support of USA jobs, American made products, and a World Class service record. They strive to foster the loyalty among customers. To find out more about the passion and effort it takes to build a business in today`s economy, go to http://www.allamericanclothing.com and click on "Our Story".

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Receives Outpouring of Gratitude from Veterans They’ve Helped – Share Your Story

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (http://www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, has provided more than $16 million in cash and supplies to veterans in need. DVNF is now asking veterans who have been helped by these programs to give feedback to DVNF…. Tell us your story.

Direct veterans feedback and veterans' stories about how t women's coats he DVNF assistance has helped them in their daily lives will go to further designing the existing DVNF programs to better suit veterans in need. The testimonials are an important tool to hear directly from the men and women who have served the country but now are not finding the help they require to move on with their personal and professional lives.

"So much of what we do combines direct financial grants and assistance with educational programs such as our free employment webinar series as well as shipping needed supplies to veterans service groups around the country," said Raegan Rivers, Chief Administrative Officer of DVNF.

Here is just one testimonial from a veteran who was facing difficulty, Cam H. –U.S. Marines/U.S. Army veteran. Cam was a decorated veteran who served as a Marine in the Gulf War, and afterwards, continued his service to the U.S. Military in the Army National Guard. During the winter months, he found himself in a bind. He was not able to work due to a recent surgery and bills began to pile up. He was living in an old house with his family, and the house was unfortunately not very energy efficient.

To make matters worse, his young son had just undergone a major heart surgery, and for him to get sick could have been potentially fatal.

"Gas and electric bills were burying me deeper and deeper and I just couldn't seem to get them caught up or paid on time. My son couldn't afford to get sick because an infection would attack his heart," Cam said.

Cam turned to DVNF as a last resort. Understanding his dire need, DVNF paid his gas and electric bills so he and his family could make it through the winter, also allowing time for Cam and his son's health to improve.

"Thank you so very much. You foundation helped me and my family when we need help the most. Thank you again; I just can't say that enough!"

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) has provided $16.1 million in cash and requested items such as clothing, food, health & hygiene products to tens of thousands of underserved and disabled veterans nationwide.

For more, go to http://www.dvnf.org