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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

Apple iPad factory working conditions better than others

Technology > Apple > Ethics Summary. The following is an excerpt from a story posted on Reuters.com about the working conditions at the Apple iPad factory in China. “Working conditions at Chinese manufacturing plants where Apple Inc’s iPads and iPhones are made are far better than those at garment factories or other facilities elsewhere in the… Continue reading Apple iPad factory working conditions better than others

Multifocal Contact Lenses – Alcon CibaVision Air Optix Aqua Breathable Contact Lenses

Health > Vision Summary. Someone working at a desk job all day may want to consider having multiple prescriptions: one for close-up work and one to be used when driving or wanting to see distant objects with exceptional clarity. Most people have vision correction for nearsightedness or farsightedness. Glasses or contacts attempt to correct for vision challenges without impeding… Continue reading Multifocal Contact Lenses – Alcon CibaVision Air Optix Aqua Breathable Contact Lenses

Limitless Movie Explores Optimal Human Mind Potential Drug Possibilities – Health Impact Similar to Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks

Effective Living | Health Summary. The movie Limitless explores what might happen if there was a drug with the power to enhance the human mind to optimal performance. [Buy Now] Resources. Here are some resources for the movie. IMDB (Internet Movie Database) Rotten Tomatoes Reviews TheClearPill.com Trailers and Video Clips on Apple.com Wikipedia Page WouldYouTakeIt.com YouTube… Continue reading Limitless Movie Explores Optimal Human Mind Potential Drug Possibilities – Health Impact Similar to Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks

Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012

Environment Summary. The Sustainable Operations Summit is the premier forum for leading organizations to share best practices that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. The 2012 summit will bring together some of the world’s brightest minds in sustainability in New York City during Earth Week to share innovative approaches to reduce our impact… Continue reading Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012

The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia

Effective Living > Education Summary. The partnership between corporations and higher education can be problematic. Donor Alliances. Historically, buildings and monuments on college campuses would be named after people who had made a significant academic contributions to the institution. Today, buildings, benches, classrooms, roads, and other facilities are named after those who contribute financially rather… Continue reading The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia

Apple Display Ports Plugs Jacks Adapters Diagram and Photos for Mac Mini and Other Models

Technology > Apple Summary. Over the years, video port standards on Apple computers have changed. At the same time, the VGA adapter has long been a standard for analog video on Windows PC computers. Recently, DVI has been adopted by Dell and other companies offering digital video on their desktop computers. Meanwhile, Apple has long-since… Continue reading Apple Display Ports Plugs Jacks Adapters Diagram and Photos for Mac Mini and Other Models

Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?

Activism Summary. Philanthropic and socially engaged businesses and corporations seem to be competing with (and in some cases surpassing) non-profit organizations and government agencies in the race create a better world. This page offers examples of philanthropic businesses and organizations giving back to communities through charity. The question explored is whether these efforts are genuine… Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?

Apple Dashboard Widgets Using 800MB Virtual Memory While Running in Background

Technology > Apple Summary. Apple Dashboard Widgets sometimes get installed along with other software. For example, if you install software for an HP printer, there is a Widget that gets installed (unless you choose not to). Each widget uses up extra virtual memory and requires some attention from the CPU — slowing down the computer.… Continue reading Apple Dashboard Widgets Using 800MB Virtual Memory While Running in Background

Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising

Finance | Consumer Defense Summary. Facebook, Google, and a host of other websites and advertisers track your browsing habits using cookies and other methods. Usually this is to provide advertising that’s relevant for your likes and dislikes. It’s almost creepy. You visit an online store, and soon begin to see ads for that store showing up… Continue reading Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising

Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line

Activism > Environment Summary. Discarded text books represent a significant source of waste in landfills. Because old school and college text books are not accepted by most recycling programs, they end up getting thrown in with mainstream garbage. Better World Books is promoting more environmentally sound recycling of books. The video below explains more. The… Continue reading Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line