Activism > Environment | Effective Living Summary. The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa provides a wealth of information about the history of American rivers and their use for transportation, trade, sport, entertainment, and ecosystem diversity. Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, the NMRMA is one of the nicest museum/aquarium facilities in the nation. Video.… Continue reading National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque Iowa
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
Mount Vernon Iowa Skillet Cafe and Fuel Nest Coffee Shop
Effective Living Summary. One aspect of building effective communities is to revitalize downtown areas and make walkable communities where people can meet, work, shop, and live. Mount Vernon, Iowa is an example of this. Featured in the video are Skillet Cafe and Fuel Nest Coffee House. Video. The video below offers a brief look at Mount… Continue reading Mount Vernon Iowa Skillet Cafe and Fuel Nest Coffee Shop
Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Resource Page: Population “Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents the 2011 RSA President’s Lecture. The dangers facing the earth’s ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause — population growth.” [Source: 2011 Royal Society… Continue reading Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Kalona Iowa Cheese House Factory and Store Video Produced with iPhone 4 and iMovie
Effective Living > Transparency Summary. Increasingly the effective living principles of transparency and open source are being widely adapted in the world. As you’ll see in the video below, at The Kalona Cheese House Factory and Store in Kalona, Iowa, there are windows that provide a public view of the production facility. The practice of… Continue reading Kalona Iowa Cheese House Factory and Store Video Produced with iPhone 4 and iMovie
Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor
Summary With the proper attachments, the Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor is ideal for cleaning computers. Benefits When compared to other air compressors, the benefits of this particular model air compressor are: Safety and Cleaning Computers Here are some safety considerations for using an air compressor for cleaning. Instructional Video Below is a video that… Continue reading Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor
iPhone 4 and iMovie Demo Sample Review and Commentary Video Showing Mall of America and Walker Art and Botanical Center
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. Apple recently announced a new version of iMovie for the iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and iPad 2. Considering the cost of about $5, the software is really amazing. Below is a video recorded on the iPhone 4 and edited using iMovie on the iPhone 4. Commentary. Greg Johnson comments… Continue reading iPhone 4 and iMovie Demo Sample Review and Commentary Video Showing Mall of America and Walker Art and Botanical Center
University of Iowa MyFiles Mapping H and L Drives Windows and Apple Instructions
Effective Living > Education > Iowa City > University of Iowa UPDATE: 17 Sep 2024 This document was originally posted in 2008 and then updated in 2011 and 2017. It is now outdated. Currently the best resource is available on the University of Iowa website and was updated on 5 Sep 2024. [View] View Latest Instructions Introduction… Continue reading University of Iowa MyFiles Mapping H and L Drives Windows and Apple Instructions
Nestlé Pure Life Filtered Bottled Water for Hydration – Branding and Marketing Analysis
Health Summary. This document explores the branding, merchandising, and marketing of Nestlé Pure Life water which is just one of many brands offered by Nestlé Waters. Marketing Wellness. We’re interested in how products and services are branded and promoted, particularly those with a Life centered theme. We’re especially interested in the intersection where product promotion and wellness… Continue reading Nestlé Pure Life Filtered Bottled Water for Hydration – Branding and Marketing Analysis
AT&T WorldNet or OlamNet – Unlocking Hebrew, Talmud, Jewish, and Torah Mysteries and Meaning Behind ATT Customer Emails
Technology Summary. Perform a Google search on the word phone and the Hebrew word olam and the top result will be the login page for the AT&T website. A few years ago I’d noticed the word olam showing up in the web address for the AT&T login page and thought it was interesting that they… Continue reading AT&T WorldNet or OlamNet – Unlocking Hebrew, Talmud, Jewish, and Torah Mysteries and Meaning Behind ATT Customer Emails
Small House Society News 201103
Small House Society – News 201103 | 1 March 2011 | Tuesday 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 201103
ResourcesForLife.com News 201103
ResourcesForLife.com – News 201103 | 1 March 2011 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone these days, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time for this message is about 5 minutes. Feel free to reduce your reading time even more by skipping over topics that… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201103
Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201103
Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201103 | 1 March 2011 | Tuesday 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 Friends, Here’s my personal update for March 2011. I’m trying to get… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201103