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July 08: Energy Efficient Consumers Tips?
June 08: Find Low Gas Prices by Zip Code at MapQuest?
May 08: Learn Something New on Schools and Colleges- for Free ?
April 08: Did you know these about iTunes?
March 08: Important thing you should know about Free Directory Service?
Jan 08: New laws require passport for entry ?
Dec 07: Need to find a toll-free phone number?
Nov 07: How do you build an emergency kit ?
Oct 07: Going Green Tips, presented by GreenWizBiz?
Sept 07: 8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day ?
August 07: Volunteering ?
July 07: US Shipping ?
June 07: Freebies - Books and more for Summer 2007 ?
Disclaimer - FriTips information is a compilation of sources found on world wide web. LocalElse is in no way affiliated with and makes no claims of the veracity of the offers made on the information in this page and also on the websites listed on these pages.
Going Green Tips, presented by GreenWizBiz ?
- Visit GreenWizBiz
- Send us an email, tell us how you are helping with Green in local community and be entered to win a gift card ($50) from your favorite local vendor.
- Weekly Drawing
- 1 entry per member
8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day ?
- Spinach - Muscle growth, Heart healthy, Bone builder, Enhances eyesight
- Yogurt - Cancer fighter, Bone builder, Boosts immunity
- Tomatoes - Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity
- Carrots - Cancer fighter, Boosts immunity, Enhances eyesight
- Blueberries - Brain stimulant, Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity
- Black Beans - Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Heart healthy
- Walnuts - Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity
- Oats - Muscle growth, Brain stimulant, Heart healthy
What would make you Feel Extra Special ? Volunteer your HAT (Heart, Asset, Time)
- Support Idealist.org: Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
- Support Red Cross : Donate Blood for those in need. Helps keep people safe every day.
- Support Green Challenge 0709 of Silicon Valley: Northern California’s Green Challenge 07-09 is a robust program of volunteering that will improve the environment, help reverse global warming and help keep the Bay Area's air, water and vegetation healthy.
US Shipping
- DHL Express 800-225-5345 : Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
- FedEx 800-463-3339 : Say "representative" at each prompt, ignoring messages.
- Union Pacific 800-877-5123: Press #.
- UPS 800-742-5877 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
- UPS (International) 800-782-7892 : Say "Agent" at prompt.
- US Postal Service 800-275-8777 : Press 5 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
Freebies - Books and more for Summer 2007 ?
Free Books
- Visit www.freebooks5000.com/ more than 5000 of the world's greatest works of literature, Poetry, Children's stories and religion.
- Medical Students and doctors can get free medical books at http://freebooks4doctors.com/
Free Gas
Beat the high cost of Gasoline by allowing advertisers to place signage on your vehicle. Visit www.freegashelp.com
Free Software
Visit www.download.com - you will find freeware, shareware and other software dowloads from CNET, including Software, Music, Games and Videos
Learn Something New on Schools and Colleges- for Free?
Homeschooling - Many parents have found that homeschooling can actually be expensivewww.homeschoolfreestuff.com - Parents are invited to join 150,000 other homeschool families every week for free access to free homeschool curriculums, lesson plans, resources, online studies and worksheets. In Addition, the site provides links to other free homeschool sites, such as :
www.freehomeschoolsoftware.com and www.freehomeschoolfunkits.com
College - College is another avenue whose costs can be overwhelming
Here are some sites that provide inforation about Free college money and Grants
www.governmentguide.com - Get information on financial aid ; also access to COOL, a U.S. Department of Education colllege locator that can help find a school for those who do not have a clue where to go to college
www.collegeanswer.com - Offcial Sallie Mae Site - offers information on Free scholarships and grants
www.fedmoney.org - A comprehensive on-line resource of U.S. Grants and student financial aid program
Did you know these about iTunes?
You may have more than one copy of a given music track on your hard drive. To find multiple copies of the same song quickly so you can prune your collection, click View > show Duplicates
Double TroubleNot Down with AAC
iTunes rips CDs into Apple's AAC file format by default. If you would prefer to have MP3 files, click Edit > Preferences, then select the Advanced tab. Select Importing tab, and change the Import Using Selection from "AAC Encoder" to " MP3 Encoder." Adjust the setting Selection to the bit rate you want your files to be ripped at, click ok.Important thing you should know about Free Directory Service?
Free Directory Service- Cell and other phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
Need to find a toll-free phone number?
- To find the toll-free phone number for any US-based company, try calling 1-800-555-1212
- Once you get an 800 number, to get a person on the line, at the prompt say "Operator" or press "0".
Important US Government 800 Numbers and How To Get a Person Online:
- Centers for Disease Control 800-232-4636 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
- US Citizenship & Immigration 800-375-5283 Select language; press 2; Press 4; at prompt press 0.
- US Dept. of Edu - Financial Aid - 800-433-3243 Select language then press *0.
- US Dept. of Edu - Loans - 800-848-0979 Don't press or say anything.
- US Dept. of State - Passports - 877-487-2778 Select language and then press 10.
- US Dept. of Transportation 800-832-5660 @ Press 000.
- US Dept. of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000 Press 10.
- US FBI 202-324-3000I Direct to human.
- US Federal Trade Commission 877-382-4357 Press 450 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
- US Fish & Wildlife 800-344-9453 Press 0.
- US Food & Drug Admin 301-827-4573 Press 1.
- US Geological Survey 888-275-8747 Press 0#.
- US Homeland Security - FEMA - 800-621-3362 @ At first prompt, select language; press 00.
- US IRS 800-829-1040 Don't press or say anything.
- US Social Security Admin 800-772-1213 Press 1; press 0 at each prompt, until SS# is requested; enter SS#.
- White House 202-456-1414 @ Direct to human.
New laws require passport for entry ?
The U.S. State Department has adopted new regulations for travel between the U.S. and nearby countries (Canada,Mexico, Carribbean, Bermuda and countries in Central and South America).
How to obtain a passport ?
You need:
- Two pictures
- Proof of citizenship
- Valid photo ID
How to apply ?
You must apply in person if are:
- First time applicant, or
- Your previous passport was issued when you were 16 years old or younger.
How much does it cost ?
- $97 First time applicant
- $67 renewal
- $60 to expedite (in addition to basic cost)
How long does it take ?
It takes 6 to 8 weeks after the application is submitted, but if you pay to have it expedited, it will take 2 weeks.
Where should I go?
Santa Clara County - (Both locations take pictures)
How do you build an emergency kit ?
- Get a kit
- Make a plan
- Be Informed
- Non-Perishable food and can opener
- Water for 3 days
- Radio
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Whistle
- Toiletries
- Matches
- Extra clothing and blankets
- Kitchen accessories and utensils
- 1Photo ID, credit cards, cash
LocalElse Fred says: Your phone company charges $1 to $1.75 or more each time you call 411? Instead, try using 1-800-373-3411 , which is a Free Directory Service.