Showing. There will be a showing of the documentary on 14 July 2012 at 3:00 PM in the MacBride Auditorium. Background. How did Iowa City become a hub for creative writing in America? This hour-long documentary is a story of literary ambition, academic innovation and a promising young Iowa poet who became a cultural entrepreneur. Release… Continue reading Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature – Documentary Film/Video Showing – 14 July 2012
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University of Iowa Technology Partner Vendor Directory
Update: 21 Apr 2025 This page was originally created on 25 Jun 2012. It is retained here in its original state for archival and reference purposes only. This content is not formally affiliated with the University of Iowa. It is not comprehensive, but may offer insights to what was common at that time. Archived Page… Continue reading University of Iowa Technology Partner Vendor Directory
University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
The University of Iowa Information Technology Facility located on the Oakdale campus is the University’s first building to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The facility is 43,000-square-foot and cost $30 million to construct. [source] Engineering Firms. Involved in the project were the following engineering firms: The Weidt Group (sustainability and energy) SVPA Architects, Inc. (architecture and interior… Continue reading University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services
Summary. This page offers a brief listing of top engineering firms with engineers who provide Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process services. Purpose. Because ResourcesForLife.com works with architectural and property development companies in eastern Iowa, we offer this list to our clients as a useful directory. Selection Process. Selected are firms that specialize in sustainable design… Continue reading Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services
VMWare Fusion Not Reading SD Card in Apple MacBook Pro – Solution
VMware Fusion may have a problem accessing the SC Card Reader found on newer Apple MacBook Pro notebooks. According to VMware, this problem is caused because the newer cards are the SD Extended Capacity cards (SDXC) and use the PCIe bus rather than the USB bus that the original SD card slot uses. It’s possible… Continue reading VMWare Fusion Not Reading SD Card in Apple MacBook Pro – Solution
WordPress Commentator Statement Indicates Network Solutions is No Longer a Top Website Hosting Company
WordPress Usage. I was watching an interesting presentation about world-wide WordPress usage and the presenter, Alex Shiels of Automattic, showed a slide (at 9:26) listing the top hosting companies that host WordPress sites. Alex stated that this chart basically showed the top 10 hosting companies today. A video of his presentation is at the bottom of this page.… Continue reading WordPress Commentator Statement Indicates Network Solutions is No Longer a Top Website Hosting Company
93-Year-Old Woman is Oldest Yoga Teacher
At 93, Tao Porchon-Lynch is named the oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. She’s 93 years old, but that isn’t keeping Tao Porchon-Lynch from striking a perfect pose. The yoga instructor and dance competitor is vibrant as ever and proves that age really is just a number. She has lived a full life that… Continue reading 93-Year-Old Woman is Oldest Yoga Teacher
Mediacom Promotes Mature Audience Web Content to Families for Profit
About a year ago, we provided an exclusive report about how Qwest and Mediacom were intercepting customer website requests when typos occurred. They would provide the customer with paid ads, rather than legitimate search results. Poor Partnership. It appears that recently Mediacom and Qwest (now CenturyLink) have stooped to a new low. Despite the advertising… Continue reading Mediacom Promotes Mature Audience Web Content to Families for Profit
Someone to talk to… The Power of Positive Inspiration, Motivation, Mentoring, Counseling, and Consultation
Living a more fulfilling life depends on living effectively and letting your choices manifest the outcomes and goals you want in life. This page contains links to online resources for mentoring and life counseling. Websites. Below are websites based on the “Someone to talk to” online counseling concept. American Counseling Association – Counseling.org. “The American… Continue reading Someone to talk to… The Power of Positive Inspiration, Motivation, Mentoring, Counseling, and Consultation
Final Cut Pro X Training in Iowa City at the University of Iowa: $250 for Five Half-Day Sessions
Overview & Registration When: Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27, 2012 Where: At the University of Iowa What: High quality training in Apple Final Cut Pro X video editing software. Training spans over five days with half-day sessions each day to leave enough time for people to go home and practice. Cost: Normally over $1,200 NOW… Continue reading Final Cut Pro X Training in Iowa City at the University of Iowa: $250 for Five Half-Day Sessions
Sucuri.net Online Website Malware Scan and Monitoring Service
Technology Summary. Services such as Sucuri can monitor a website on a regular basis to ensure it’s not been hacked. In the same way a computer needs to have antivirus software, websites need anti-malware protection and detection. Anyone who manages a website for themselves or someone else needs to maintain the security of the website. An advantage of choosing a… Continue reading Sucuri.net Online Website Malware Scan and Monitoring Service
Disabling Advertising on WordPress.com Hosting Websites
Technology > WordPress If you’re looking for a great hosting platform, WordPress.com is definitely worth considering. The basic hosting package is $18 a year for domain registration and hosting. Once your website starts gaining traffic, WordPress.com reserved the right to place advertising at the bottom of your posts. It’s a complement if you see their advertising… Continue reading Disabling Advertising on WordPress.com Hosting Websites