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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

Small House Society News 201106

Small House Society – News 201106 | 30 June 2011 | Thursday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Toward the bottom, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the… Continue reading Small House Society News 201106

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201106

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201106 | 30 June 2011 | Thursday Summary. This is the monthly personal update for Gregory Johnson. Life categories listed alphabetically rather than in order of increasing interdependence described on the map page. * * * Dear Friend, Here’s my personal update for June 2011. This month’s life categories… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201106

Change of Address Online United States Postal Service USPS and Benefits of a Post Office Box

Effective Living Summary. These days, with concerns about privacy and identity theft, it’s a good idea to have your mail as secure as possible. That’s why, for postal mail, it’s generally a good idea to utilize a Post Office Box for all your mail. Online Change of Address. The USPS now has an online change of… Continue reading Change of Address Online United States Postal Service USPS and Benefits of a Post Office Box

Airport Security TSA Demands Dying 95 Year Old Wheelchair-bound Woman with Leukemia Remove Adult Diaper and Detains Crying Daughter

  Summary There are numerous reports in the news of people being unreasonably searched, detained, and embarrassed by security officials. The people being harassed by security officials are not those who would appear to fit any category of people that might present a threat. Pictured above is an 95 year old dying wheelchair-bound woman with… Continue reading Airport Security TSA Demands Dying 95 Year Old Wheelchair-bound Woman with Leukemia Remove Adult Diaper and Detains Crying Daughter

Bottled Water vs Municipal City Tap Water – Comparison and Review for Choosing the Best Source – EPA and FDA Requirements

Health Summary. The best bottled water may be the one that you refill at your kitchen sink. However, comparisons are difficult because, unlike municipal water, bottled water producers aren’t required to conduct regular tests. The chart below offers a comparison between city municipal water testing and quality requirements compared to that of bottled water companies.… Continue reading Bottled Water vs Municipal City Tap Water – Comparison and Review for Choosing the Best Source – EPA and FDA Requirements

Preserving Apple Console Secure.log Events File for Usage Analysis – Preventing Turned Over Purged Erased Data

Technology > Apple Summary. Apple Mac computers keep a log of significant events and errors. Log files can be viewed in the Console program (found under Applications > Utilities). The secure.log file (one of many log files), contains some useful information. For this reason, there are seven archives (backups) of that file. The older secure.log… Continue reading Preserving Apple Console Secure.log Events File for Usage Analysis – Preventing Turned Over Purged Erased Data

Symantec Norton Security Scan Uses Scareware Fake Antivirus Malware Tactics to Scare Customers Into Buying Their Software

Technology Summary. Scareware is a kind of software that infiltrates your computer and then posts warning messages on your screen to scare you into purchasing the software. It’s a form of misrepresentation, deception, and false advertising that is forbidden and harshly prosecuted by the Federal Trade Commission. We depend on reputable companies to keep us… Continue reading Symantec Norton Security Scan Uses Scareware Fake Antivirus Malware Tactics to Scare Customers Into Buying Their Software

GNC Claims Vitamin B12 is Only Available From Animal Sourced Foods – FALSE

Health Summary. In a recent advertising campaign, GNC published the statement that “Vegetarians and vegans are among the healthiest people in the world.” [source] Now that’s truth in advertising. However, the bold print of their advertisement reads, “The only natural source of vitamin B12 comes from consuming animal products.” Pictured in the ad is a cut of… Continue reading GNC Claims Vitamin B12 is Only Available From Animal Sourced Foods – FALSE

Search Engine Optimization and Website Visibility Guidelines – An Open Source Public Domain Guide to Creating a Successful Website

Technology Summary. This document provides a system and strategy for optimizing web content in a way that should result in better positioning in search engines. SEO Services. Although some services promise to offer specialized marketing and search engine optimization, often their attempts to trick search engines fail. This results in sites being black listed, or… Continue reading Search Engine Optimization and Website Visibility Guidelines – An Open Source Public Domain Guide to Creating a Successful Website

Chairman Mao and Barack Obama = Barack Obamao and the Cult of Personality

Activism > Politics Summary. There’s a movement on the Internet that involves making comparisons between the political career of Barack Obama and Chairman Mao Zedong (Tse-Tung). Both are charismatic leaders who didn’t just win the support of the people, but created a movement that was founded on basic idealistic principles. Below are some images from… Continue reading Chairman Mao and Barack Obama = Barack Obamao and the Cult of Personality

The Vegetarian Myth? – The Rise of Irrationalism and the Dangers of Primal and Paleo Diets

Health Summary A movement toward Paleolithic living has recently reached critical mass. Many books on paleo and primal diets are now flooding the market. One such book is The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith. Others include: Paleo/Primal Diets Paleo diets or primal diets are typically high in meat and advocate the consumption of foods similar to what… Continue reading The Vegetarian Myth? – The Rise of Irrationalism and the Dangers of Primal and Paleo Diets