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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

Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld — Shoe Circus

Activism > Advertising Summary. The video below is an example of Microsoft’s attempt to create a humorous advertisement suitable for a viral marketing campaign. Advertisers are increasingly producing marketing campaigns that offer embedded humor. In this way, people will voluntarily share the ads with friends and colleagues. Other examples are the Vodafone India series of ads… Continue reading Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld — Shoe Circus

Tiny Yellow House with Dereck Diedricksen of RelaxShacks.com Offering Videos About Construction of Small Dwellings

Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. Dereck “Deek” Diedricksen of RelaxShacks.com fame is offering some very well produced videos on YouTube with the focus being tiny home-made dwellings, yet the videos include some fun dry humor, music, and other points of interest. Derek’s book on home-made dwellings is Humble Homes Simple Shacks… Continue reading Tiny Yellow House with Dereck Diedricksen of RelaxShacks.com Offering Videos About Construction of Small Dwellings

Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article

Activism | Consumer Defense Summary. I want to thank everyone who has read and responded to my article in defense of Sholom Rubashkin; even those with negative comments. I value constructive feedback, as it helps challenge and shape my own views as well as offers insights into how I can clarify what I’ve written. Below… Continue reading Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article

Reflections on the Prosecution of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin and the Government Raid of the Agriprocessors Kosher Meat Packing Plant in Postville, Iowa

Activism | Consumer Defense Reflections on the Prosecution of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin and the Government Raid of the Agriprocessors Kosher Meat Packing Plant in Postville, Iowa by Gregory Johnson Through an odd series of coincidences, I became familiar with the town of Postville in 2001, and later in 2006 the Rubashkin meat packing plant located… Continue reading Reflections on the Prosecution of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin and the Government Raid of the Agriprocessors Kosher Meat Packing Plant in Postville, Iowa

The Postville, Iowa Raid: Looking Back, What have we learned? – Federal Agents Invade Rubashkin Agriprocessors Kosher Meat Packing Plant

Activism The 2008 Postville Raid: Looking Back, What Have We Learned? by Gregory Johnson As part of America’s diversity, we have an opportunity to celebrate the cultures of the world. Each year, on May 5, millions of people in the United States, Mexico, and around the world observe Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of Mexican heritage… Continue reading The Postville, Iowa Raid: Looking Back, What have we learned? – Federal Agents Invade Rubashkin Agriprocessors Kosher Meat Packing Plant

Second Life Virtual World Support Assistant by ResourcesForLife.com

Technology Summary. ResourcesForLife.com now has an Avatar in the virtual world of Second Life. The name of our Avatar is ResourcesForLifeDotCom Artful. Services. We offer the following services. Assistance with developing a presence in the Second Life world for commercial or personal use. Development of your own organization or business presence in Second Life for group… Continue reading Second Life Virtual World Support Assistant by ResourcesForLife.com

Livestrong.com is Now Hiring Content Writers

Career Summary. Livestrong.com is now hiring content writers. Qualified writers can earn about $20 to $30 per hour in exchange for writing articles on health and wellness. The Livestrong.com website has over 5 million visitors per month. Click here to learn more. Commentary. This is an excellent example of how people are increasingly spending their… Continue reading Livestrong.com is Now Hiring Content Writers

The iPad Pad – Desktop Surface for Flat Protective Placement of the iPad

Technology > Apple > iPad Summary. Having a proper rubberized and soft surface to place the iPad on while working is essential for optimal typing and protection of the iPad enclosure. Our universal iPad Pad can be used as a soft surface for the iPhone, iPod Touch, or Pad. This is actually our standard mouse… Continue reading The iPad Pad – Desktop Surface for Flat Protective Placement of the iPad

“Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams

Effective Living Summary. This document is a response by Gregory Johnson to the article Conflict or Cooperation by Walter E. Williams. * * * Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy by Gregory Johnson Walter E. Williams wrote an article called Conflict or Cooperation that describes how big government can hinder freedom and liberty by allowing a majority… Continue reading “Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201003

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201003 | 31 March 2010 | Wednesday 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. The only area of significant news this month is under Health and Lifeways. Activism. With regard… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201003

Laptop Reliability Study is Unreliable

Technology > Apple Summary. In November 2009, SquareTrade.com released a report about laptop computer failures and ranked the findings by notebook computer manufacturer name. [PDF] Report Findings. According to the study, Apple notebook computers are of poorer quality and reliability than Asus, Toshiba, and Sony; at least by two percent (see chart). Report Unreliable. Take… Continue reading Laptop Reliability Study is Unreliable