Chief Prognosticator

Computers and simulation programs are becoming more and more powerful. What’s the apex for this field of engineering and computer science? Computers which can model the real world, in real time! Think of it as one step away from The Matrix.

Here’s a great example. Flomerics, a leading computer simulation engineering firm which specializes in fluid flow and heat transfer simulations (some of the hardest stuff around!), recently used their powerful FLOVENT software to model the effects of wingsuits used for base jumping. This sort of software is not just cool but is extremely valuable too. Companies use it to figure out stuff from how to cool computer processors and electronics to how to build better skyscrapers (which are under extreme wind pressure constantly). Amazing!

Look its a horrible situation to be in — you figure out one day that no matter how hard you try, you can’t pay your bills and won’t be able to dig yourself out of debt. Whether its due to a job loss or a bad sub-prime mortgage deal, you too can find yourself facing bankruptcy. So what can you do? Panic? Sure, but that won’t solve anything. What you needs is someone like Richard S. Feinsilver, ESQ, a bankruptcy and debt consolidation expert. Learning about the bankruptcy and real estate process is the first step to finding your way back on track. If you find yourself in this situation, visit the website of an expert like Richard S. Feinsilver, ESQ, New York debt consolidation and bankruptcy guru and get back control of your finances and life!

When you think about it — the minimum wage rate has really taken a beating as compared to the price of a gallon of gas. If you are making minimum wage and must drive 15 miles to work, you could lose almost one hour of wages after taxes! Think about it!

The federal minimum wage in the United States has been $5.85 per hour since July 2007. In that time, the price of a gallon of gas has increased from $2.60 a gallon to over $4.00!

Debt management is not only important for your financial well-being but also your mental health. No seriously — being in debt, whether a little or a lot, can weight heavily on your mind 24 hours a day. This is why Debt Management Plans are crucial when it comes to getting on your feet. A debt management plan is a personal roadmap on how to:

• Keep from increasing your debts. Learn how not to spend more than you make and how to use emergency funds for when you really need them.
• Payoff debts (smaller ones first / highest interest ones first). When reducing your debt, you need to do it in a strategic manner. Payoff the highest interest debts first. If they are all the same interest rate, go for the smallest balance one first. This way you feel a sense of accomplishment sooner when its paid off.
• Work towards a debt-free life. Live the plan and slowly see your debt erased. It won’t be overnight and it won’t be easy but you can do it if your stick to the plan.
• Learn not to get into debt again! Learn how not to live beyond your means and how to use savings to put away money for life’s unexpected moments.

Sounds great right? Well I should know about this stuff. I’ve been in debt before and it was not fun at all. It really would be something I’d think about at night. You can’t live in debt for long without it taking a toll — get a plan and live it. Its the only way to get debt free and stay that way for the rest of your life.

I live about 5 minutes from Lake Lanier here in Georgia and the worst thing to see is the water rescue truck heading sirens flashing to the water. It usually means that someone is in trouble or is already gone. Let me take this opportunity to stress the important of boating safety. Whether you are new to boating or are an old sea dog, its always a good idea to get Boating Education courses every few years to brush up on safety tips and regulations.

Check out this video for some good information on this important subject:

Like the video said, “While boating is fun, fun has responsibilities too!” Don’t make a lovely day on the lake turn into a day you can’t escape.

Yeah, its no joke. Operating Under the Influence (also known as OUI) is as dangerous as driving a car under the influence. Since boating is usually equated with having a good time out on the water, alcohol is more often involved on a boat than it would be in a moving or parked car. Usually the legal limits are the same for driving or boating and in Arizona operating a boat under the influence is a Class One misdemeanor. That’s a serious charge — don’t mess with it!

I can think of a hundreds different scenarios where you would want to track someone or something on GPS. Now imagine being able to do this from the comfort of your own computer or other web-enabled device. LiveViewGPS offers real time GPS tracking of vehicles for business and personal application. The movement is updated every 10 seconds which means you can track things with both ease and precision. From teenage kids to entire transportation fleets, live GPS tracking is like a dream come true. This advanced technology is easy to use and will pay for itself in peace of mind and cost savings in no time. Check it out.

Pop quiz — when do you think about car rental? On as vacation? Yes. On a business trip? Sure. What about a long weekend? No? Well its a good idea worth considering. Just check out the cars available from advantage.com. They are having a special offer — up to a 50% discount on Luxury and Convertible car rentals. Think about it — rent a convertible in your hometown for the long weekend. It’s like a mini-vacation — people will wonder if you’ve won the lottery or something.

Advantage Rent-a-Car has great offers in your hometown and the best vacation spots around the country. Imagine a trip to Vegas where you have your own Escallade or Lambo! Too big? OK, well check out their Special Offers page and find deals as low as $1 a day in Florida. Wherever it is you’re headed or if you are staying local, Advantage has must-see deals on great rental cars.

Here’s a great idea I came up with — how about if Apple Inc. partnered with XM or Sirius Satellite radio? How would it work? Well all the songs you purchased in iTunes would be made available to play on your satellite radio receiver. The music could be streamed live or downloaded (temporarily) on demand to your car and enjoyed. Another feature would be to hear a song on XM, press a button, and buy it with iTunes seamlessly! How about that?

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Living about an hour away from downtown, I love visiting my “home” city of Atlanta to take in the sights. There are many things to do in Atlanta. Here are some of my favorite from my memory.

• Stone Mountain Park is always a great time with that giant hunk of granite and lots of activities.
• Coca-Cola Museum is a trip back in history topped off with all the free soda you care to drink.
• Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the country and a site you need to see to believe.

For an upcoming trip, I am thinking about visiting NYC for the first time. I’m using the Trusted Tours site to plan some of my events. They have a full list of New York City tours and attractions. It should be a really great trip.

For information on these places and more, visit the online travel guides available from TrustedTours.com. They have over 20 cities in the U.S. detailed on great things to do and ways to save money doing them.

Visit Trusted Tours today at www.trustedtours.com and sign up for their newsletter. Its full of great travel tips and sightseeing deals, so you don’t want to miss out. Need more reason to sign up for the newsletter? Well how about this — you can win a handheld GPS just by signing up!