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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

CONSUMER NOTICE: Patented Life Forms in Good Belly by NextFoods

The Consumer Defense Resource Group has issued a strong consumer advisory regarding the use of patented life forms. Consumers are urged to avoid using patented lifeforms. Monsanto has been the most visible global corporation to patent transient self-replicating life forms and then engage in lawsuits with everyone in their path. The Wikipedia page on Monsanto… Continue reading CONSUMER NOTICE: Patented Life Forms in Good Belly by NextFoods

Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)

Below is a documentary video (in five parts) about Monsanto making a request to patent pigs with a certain genetic makeup they claim is created by a proprietary breeding method only they own the rights to. If any of the pigs with a genetic marker from Monsanto were to breed with other pigs, then their marker… Continue reading Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)

Z’Mariks Noodle Cafe Iowa City Menu and Nutrition Information

Z’Mariks noodle cafe is a popular restaurant in Iowa City offering a wide variety of fast yet delicious and nutritious foods. In addition to noodle-based meals, they have dishes with rice as the base, as well as some great salad options. Their website is currently under construction, so we’re offering links to the menu and… Continue reading Z’Mariks Noodle Cafe Iowa City Menu and Nutrition Information

EF Tours Videos for Language Learning Study Abroad Programs

EF Tours is a provider of educational tours to a variety of world destinations. In addition to culturally focused tours, they offer language study abroad. Their series of videos below are very inspiring and exceptionally produced. Global Citizen Scholarship. Below are videos featuring the EF Tours Global Scholarship programs. Educational Tours. Below are videos from… Continue reading EF Tours Videos for Language Learning Study Abroad Programs

JerusalemTheMovie.com Announces 2013 Release of Jerusalem Middle East 3D Big Screen HD Video With Breathtaking 7 Minute YouTube Trailer

JerusalemTheMovie.com has announced the 2013 Release of their epic IMAX 3D HD film about Jerusalem and the Middle East. The 7-minute trailer below is a breathtaking peak at what the movie will offer. Learn More. Below are links for more information. Facebook Page JerusalemTheMovie.com (also JerusalemGiantScreen.com) Trailer YouTube Channel

Apple Lion Finder Default Setting Hides Drives on Desktop

The default setting for the Finder in Apple OSX Lion 10.7 does not show any drives on the desktop. This may be helpful for beginning users not sure what do do when browsing a hard drive full of system files, programs, and user data. However, when installing downloaded programs (DMG files) that open into virtual… Continue reading Apple Lion Finder Default Setting Hides Drives on Desktop

Apple Computers Featured in Advertising as Product Placement

Apple computers and other products seem to be used in advertising a greater percentage of the time than than their actual market share would suggest. This is likely due to the fact that advertising and graphic design professionals favor Apple and do this as a favor. Some companies pay for their products to be used… Continue reading Apple Computers Featured in Advertising as Product Placement

White House Petition Website

Summary. The White House has setup a petition website similar to ThePetitionSite.com where people can rally around certain issues. When petitions reach a certain threshold, the government responds with a written statement and may even take action. Petition Topics. The petitions listed are all policy focused and broad in their scope and address general policies… Continue reading White House Petition Website