The Manifesto - Handbook For A Better Life

I think it’s finally time for a new computer. I’ve had my current PC for upwards of 5 years and though it has some life left in it, I need more speed and more features. I mentioned this to my boss and asked if he knew anyone who needed an older computer. He recommended I go to an asset recovery website. It’s this company called Exel-I that specializes in selling computers and computer parts but they also provide a service called asset recovery. They recover and resell any parts to your computer that can still be used, but also, they clean your computer of everything personal. I don’t know why I never gave it any thought before. I can’t just throw my computer away and I can’t just give it to someone. Five years of my life are on my computer. All my personal information and that of my family and friends are on my hard drive. I honestly don’t want just anyone to have access to that. Excel-I provides asset recovery as a professional service to companies but also to individuals. I can’t imagine what I would do if I hadn’t heard of them. It’s pretty scary when you think about it. If anyone asks you what to do with their old computer or computer parts, tell them to click onto http://www.exel-i.com.

My niece is getting married in Orlando in November. She is the very first grandchild in our family, thus she carries an elevated status. In other words, “Show up for the wedding or else….”

I trolled the internet using keywords like “airfare” and “cheap flights” and bumped into airfarestore.com. This site contained plenty of common-sense information in a no-nonsense format (I guess that’s why they mention they’ve been 14 years on the web…makes me feel like I have a friend in the airline business).

For example, airfarestore.com recommended, “…if you are looking for cheap airfares for fall and winter 2008 travel, you need to start buying now.” Excellent advice that isn’t always mentioned. Granted, it is common sense to start planning, but how many people do you know that don’t need that reminder?

I took their advice along with other clearly stated “freebie” tips:

1. Airline fares can increase up to $40 in one week. (or, depending on the airline, increase hourly-yuck, yuck).
2. Do NOT book unaccompanied minors. (people really have to be reminded not to do this?).
3. All fares include all taxes and surcharges (this one was punctuated with a “!” which means that when it is not punctuated with a “!”, it probably means the fare doesn’t include all taxes and surcharges).
4. Fares are not guaranteed until ticketed. (important information that always bears repeating).

I plugged in my “wish list” (a.k.a. my desired itinerary) and ended up with a manageable list of nine different choices ranging from $210 to $237 (please note that these fares are not guaranteed until ticketed, so if you want to attach yourself to my good fortune, I can’t guarantee the same results - ha, ha. Seriously, I can’t guarantee it). Nearly all nine of the recommendations were direct flights, even though I did not specifically request a direct flight. Again, common sense prevailed in their no-nonsense format - BRILLIANT! THANK YOU airfarestore.com for printing the fine print in large, red font!

Once I made my choice, and I was thankful not to be bombarded with enough choices to choke a horse, the rest of the site was just as user-friendly. It made me wish I was going somewhere internationally because those deals looked mighty tempting.

So now I’m on board for what is sure to be an historic event. I have twenty two nieces and nephews, so I’ll need a LOT more flights on the cheap. Good news is that I won’t have to troll the internet for a good site. Maybe I’ll get lucky enough for one of them to get married somewhere internationally:)

You are watching TV in your living room one hot day when you discover that the room temperature is rising rapidly. You feel light headed and it seems that you are about to succumb to the cruel summer heat. You turn to look at your trusty air conditioning unit only to find out that no matter how many times you jam your finger on the “ON” button, it just won’t work. This is when you realize that you should now call a reliable AC repairman to fix your AC unit.

Whether you want your air conditioning compressor replaced or AC maintenance performed, it pays to select the best AC contractors. What you should do is first search for a nearby AC contractor in your area or call the number of a contractor recommended by someone you trust. Upon dialing the number do note how fast your call was answered. If your call was not answered within the first five rings, or if you are redirected to an answering phone, this may not be the best AC contractor you are seeking. Good AC contractors should never be understaffed so keep trying until you locate one who is attentive to all your AC needs and requirements by being prompt as well as professional.

Each year, more and more families are taking time off to go on holidays. Even though the cost of living is getting increasingly high with the rising price of items like food and fuel, a lot of families have taken initiatives to save up on daily necessities and avoid wastage so that they have enough money left over to go for much deserved breaks each year.

Some families have even gone as far as to invest in mountain real estate because they love what is offered at there whenever they go for holidays in the high mountains. And what is there not to love, for there are so many enriching activities to participate in. Families can bring along their hiking gear and go for morning hikes together and enjoy the scenic views as well as go on an education bird watching session. Mountain lakes are also a great place to foster family togetherness where the entire family can indulge in fishing, swimming and kayaking in the crystal clear, unpolluted waters.

 Having your annual holiday at the mountains is definitely a great choice because there is just so much to discover. Peace and relaxation are guaranteed and you won’t complain of overcrowded tourists attractions.

Your company award night is coming up in two weeks and if you are still wondering what sort of awards to dish out to deserving employees, you should also contemplate how to prepare them.

One tip is to contact laser engraving companies who have a slew of laser marking machines at their disposal. Most engraving companies will be more than glad to supply you with ideas on how they can provide laser engraving on several types of materials to be given out as awards. You may give out trophies or plaques with award titles engraved on them.

 Furthermore, you should also consider preparing premium items and door gifts especially for those who did not win any prizes or awards. This way it will seem fair to your staff from all levels of employment. One idea is to engrave personalized messages on items such as fountain pens, wine glasses as well as any metal based décor such as a pen holder to reward your employees. You may also contact your favorite laser engraving company to ask for door gift ideas. Most will be happy to supply you with good bargains so that you can purchase laser engraved gift packages according to your budget

Imagine this scenario: You are happily watering your prized orchids in your garden when one fine day, a guy in a suit approaches you with a proposal. He is from a major wireless cell company and wants to lease your property to erect a cell tower. He names a price which causes you to widen your eyes in amazement. You cannot believe how lucky you are about to be as a wireless landlord but the wide grin upon your face dies as you realize there just might be a catch in this supposedly unbelievably good deal.

 The fact is, while you are almost always promised a sizeable amount of cash each month, the lease contract might be terminated earlier and you will lose the income that you have gotten accustomed to receiving. For this matter, you may need to enlist help from cell tower lease buyout companies who will offer to present you with a lump sum regardless of whether your lease will be terminated in the future or not. You can also make a deal to have a lump sum payment for a stipulated period and after that time ends, you will once again receive monthly payments as a wireless landlord! It’s that simple and with that lump sum of money you will receive in one go, plenty can be done with it. You can now even remodel your home or send your kids to a good college!

With the rising price of almost every necessity these days, we can all agree that it is getting increasingly difficult to make a living. Most of our monthly salary is spent on things like food, fuel and our house mortgage. To give an income a much needed boost, some of us taken the initiative to work longer hours and even working part time just to make ends meet.

However, if you are a landowner, there is one solution to your financial dilemma that will ease your burden in a flash. Why not lease a part of your property to cell tower companies so that they can pay you a nice monthly fee for occupying that small area that you hardly need anyway? These cell companies will then erect their cell towers in your property to boost their cell service provider business. If you are wondering how you can benefit from this lucrative deal, there are several cell tower site promotion entities that can help you promote your property to large wireless conglomerates. You will automatically be part of their extensive database and in no time at all, you might be a cell tower wireless landlord who receives a nice pay packet each month thanks to the leasing contract. This additional income can help you pay off that home mortgage more efficiently than a part time job could!

During the course of my blogging life I have had the privilege of meeting many people online who I can proudly call friends.

Many of them I have never even met, like Pete my buddy from the UK. He has given me a lot of help over the years with all my blogs and because of that, I value his time very much and am always willing to give him a little something back.

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I was complaining to a friend the other day about not being able to get to sleep. (Due to my commitments I have some fairly irregular sleeping patterns.)

Every night I was lying awake for an hour thinking about the world. And thinking about how I wasn’t asleep yet.

He passed me a tip that he in turn received from an Occupational Therapist.

Switch your pillow and bedclothes around so you are sleeping at the opposite end of the bed. He said this works for 2-3 weeks.

I remembered his advice after turning over my pillow once again because it was getting too hot. I switched the bed clothes, pillow, lay down… and then woke up in the morning. Bliss.