Summary There is usually some scandal associated with high-profile world events such as the Olympics or World Cup. So, the expected concerns and news stories seem to be surfacing with regard to Qatar. Some are documented and well-founded, while others are speculative. An additional concern with Qatar are the conservative laws about social behavior. This… Continue reading Qatar News 2022
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
The Rules of Advertising
Summary Marketing with video advertising is a fairly formulaic process. Below are the commonly agreed upon ‘rules’ of advertising that one sees regularly used by companies. As you’ll see, the list includes some sarcasm. So, enjoy the humorous list below, but remember, sharing a genuine, honest, and sincere message is probably the first rule of… Continue reading The Rules of Advertising
Lessons from Acoustic Sounds
Summary I was watching a video on YouTube, and an ad began to play. I usually click the “Skip” button, but this one had my interest. The ad was about Acoustic Sounds, a business based in Salina, Kansas. Here’s the 27-minute ad for you to enjoy, and below it, some links and commentary. Acoustic Sounds… Continue reading Lessons from Acoustic Sounds
GOP Leadership Report 2022
Summary This document provides links to news and resources related to the rebuilding of the Republican Party under new leadership for the year 2022. A new report is available as “GOP Leadership Report 2023.” Since 2016, the Republican Party has been fully committed to Donald Trump as their spokesperson, continuing beyond the 2020 election. His… Continue reading GOP Leadership Report 2022
Lebanon Report 2022
Summary This document contains selected news reports about Lebanon in 2022 as well as some past context. Information is provided in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Source and date are used for entry headings. Support The following efforts are being made to assist the people of Lebanon. News Al Jazeera (29… Continue reading Lebanon Report 2022
Religion Report 2022
Summary This document provides some commentary and news about the state of world religions. A better understanding of diverse views helps promote more effective interactions between people. Four Major Religions When measured by the number of adherents, there are only four major religions in the world: Christianity (31%), Islam (24%), Hinduism (15%), and Buddhism (7%). Minor… Continue reading Religion Report 2022
Healthcare System News 2022
Summary This page offers news about the state of healthcare workers and facilities during times of being overwhelmed. Entries are chronological with the source and date used as the header. NBC (18 Nov 2022) “Primary Care Doctors Report Burn Out” — With flu season surging, RSV sending many sick children to the hospital, and Covid-19… Continue reading Healthcare System News 2022
Ukraine War News 2022
Summary This page offers recent news about the war in Ukraine. Entries are listed in chronological order with the source and date used as entry headers. The featured photo at the top of this page is of the Motherland Monument in Kyiv. [Source] Support Here are some links to ways you can support Ukraine. News… Continue reading Ukraine War News 2022
Tech Industry Jobs Report 2022
Summary In November 2022, massive tech industry layoffs resulted in many thousands of workers abruptly being without employment. This document provides news reports in chronological order with sources and dates as the entry headings. The Twitter News 2022 page has further details about layoffs in the company. Al Jazeera (26 Dec 2022) “Tech industry in… Continue reading Tech Industry Jobs Report 2022
Sleep Report 2022
Summary This document provides information about why and how to get better sleep. Entries are chronological with the most recent at the top. The title of each entry includes the source and date. [View 2023 Report] Dr. Jen Gunter (2 Nov 2022) “Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep Every Night?” — When you… Continue reading Sleep Report 2022
Facebook News 2022
Summary This page provides selected news about Facebook with a focus on the decline of the platform. On 9 Nov 2022, it was announced that 11,000 people would be let go from the company. In addition to the challenges of difficult economic times, social media platforms are encountering consumer fatigue. People are: More information is… Continue reading Facebook News 2022
Social Media Report 2022
Summary This document provides information about the current state of social media platforms and how they impact society. Entries below are in chronological order by date posted to YouTube. The source used as the title for each entry. Some commentary at the top of the page explores this topic further. For more on this topic,… Continue reading Social Media Report 2022