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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

The Gardener’s Cottage in Riverside Illinois – Living in a Small Masterpiece

Effective Living > Housing Summary. The Gardener’s Cottage is a thoughtfully written book by Cathy Jean Maloney about the combined creative passions of Frank Lloyd Wright, Jens Jensen, and Frederick Law Olmsted, who together in Riverside, Illinois. The book is published by the Center for American Places at Columbia College and the University of Chicago Press. About the Author.… Continue reading The Gardener’s Cottage in Riverside Illinois – Living in a Small Masterpiece

Toktumi Line2 Application for Apple iPhone Provides Second Phone Line

Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. This document is about an Apple iPhone application called Line2 by Toktumi, a provider of online Voice Over IP web-based telephone services. Toktumi has services similar to Skype, but more elaborate. Note: At the time of writing this article, the Toktumi site was functioning, but then moments… Continue reading Toktumi Line2 Application for Apple iPhone Provides Second Phone Line

Spenco PolySorb Cross Trainer Shoe Inserts Money Savings Increased Energy Weight Loss

Health > Clothing > Foot Care and Shoes Summary. This page offers a review by Gregory Johnson of the Spenco PolySorb shoe inserts. This review was originally written in February of 2008. A few days ago (5 February 2008) I purchased some Spenco PolySorb Cross Trainer Shoe Inserts from Lady Footlocker for about $20. The… Continue reading Spenco PolySorb Cross Trainer Shoe Inserts Money Savings Increased Energy Weight Loss

Skechers Shape-Ups Toning Shoes Review, Comparison, Evaluation of Workout, and Injury Precautions

Health > Foot Care and Shoes Summary. Skechers Shape-Ups shoes are one of the most advanced shoes in the world. Considering their many benefits and durable design, at about $100 for a pair, they are a good value. This page offers a basic review of benefits and drawbacks, including a video review at the bottom… Continue reading Skechers Shape-Ups Toning Shoes Review, Comparison, Evaluation of Workout, and Injury Precautions

Columbia Omni-Shield Jacket Review

Health > Clothing Summary. In this review, Gregory Johnson presents the benefits of the Columbia Men’s Omni-Shield Convert Rain Jacket (110 WM6443). A light-weight water-resistant jacket with Omni-Shield technology. “This jacket is easy to pack up and carry in a day pack. Because it is light weight, and roomy (when sized properly), it’s very comfortable… Continue reading Columbia Omni-Shield Jacket Review

Unpaid Endorsements and Reviews of Products, Services, Companies, and Organizations

Activism Summary. This document is about the importance of grass-roots consumer action to help support and promote products, services, and companies that make the world a better place. One of the best ways consumers can get involved and have an impact is through unpaid product, service, and company endorsements and reviews. History. It’s long been… Continue reading Unpaid Endorsements and Reviews of Products, Services, Companies, and Organizations

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Video Review

Health Summary. The British Invasion is back, but this time it’s a Food Revolution rather than a music revolution. Watch Now. To watch the show now, visit the official ABC Jamie Oliver Food Revolution page. The leader of the Food Revolution is celebrity gardener and chef Jamie Oliver. Jamie’s Food Revolution web page offers more… Continue reading Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Video Review

The Impact of Anonymity on Internet Safety, Security, and Content Integrity

Summary This document addresses the safety, security, and authenticity problems arising from anonymity on the Internet. Benefits of Anonymity Anonymity has some benefits to the individual and the community, such as: Drawbacks of Anonymity. Although there are some apparent benefits to anonymity, the benefits are outweighed and are nullified by the drawbacks of anonymity. These are… Continue reading The Impact of Anonymity on Internet Safety, Security, and Content Integrity

Internet Information Authenticity and Accountability of Advertising Reviews and Content

Consumer Defense Summary. This document is a report about the problem of misinformation on the Internet. The report includes tips for consumers, sellers, reviewers, and content creators. For Consumers. Here are some tips to help consumers understand and navigate the sometimes mirky waters of the Internet. FTC Regulations and Paid Promoters. The problem of misinformation… Continue reading Internet Information Authenticity and Accountability of Advertising Reviews and Content

Redirecting Negative Energy to Create Something Good

Consumer Defense | Gregory Johnson 21 March 2010 | Sunday Friends, This posting began earlier today as a personal appeal to my website visitors. I’d discovered what I felt was a misleading and somewhat mean-spirited review somewhere on the Internet that needed addressing. It was presented as a negative review of my book (which I’m okay… Continue reading Redirecting Negative Energy to Create Something Good

ResourcesForLife.com is Now Using Wind Power for Electricity and Energy Transcendence

Activism > Environment Summary. We’re going beyond carbon neutral. In fact, we’re so far beyond carbon neutral that we’re carbon transcendent. By calculating the energy usage for hosting our web site and the electricity used for maintaining our other operations, it’s possible to pay for clean wind energy to power everything we do and a bit… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com is Now Using Wind Power for Electricity and Energy Transcendence