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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

Safe at Any Speed – Higher Driving Speed Limits Do Not Result in More Accidents

Effective Living > Mobility Summary. Studies now show that faster speed limits are not necessarily unsafe. In fact, they may be more safe than lower speed limits. However, irrational thinking is starting to result in some equally irrational driving related legislation. For example, some states are passing laws prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving,… Continue reading Safe at Any Speed – Higher Driving Speed Limits Do Not Result in More Accidents

Security and Privacy Precautions When Forwarding Email

Technology Summary. When forwarding email newsletters and similar items, it is important to remove links from messages that may automatically give the recipient inadvertent access to your personal account with the original sender. For example, if someone who receives the email from you clicks on the one click unsubscribe button, you’ll be removed from the list.… Continue reading Security and Privacy Precautions When Forwarding Email

Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth

Activism > Advertising Summary. In January 2010, Pepsi launched the Refresh Everything campaign to change the world. Click here to see the inspiring Pepsi commercial. Philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are well known for giving billions of dollars, but such large donations rarely seem to directly and broadly impact smaller grass roots organizations. This… Continue reading Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth

HP iPhone Scanner and Printer – PhotoSmart Premium TouchSmart C309g Touch Screen

Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. The HP PhotoSmart Premium C309g printer-copier-scanner with TouchSmart technology has a touch screen interface similar to the iPhone in operation and appearance. Buy Now. This printer is available in our store. Click here to buy now. Consumer Reports Rating. In a recent Consumer Reports Evaluation of All-in-One printer/scanner/copier… Continue reading HP iPhone Scanner and Printer – PhotoSmart Premium TouchSmart C309g Touch Screen

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Philips – A Simple Switch – Energy and Green Living Assessment Website

Activism > Environment | Technology Summary. Philips, developer of the Sustainable City Light Blossom,  has launched the website ASimpleSwitch.com for personal and business energy usage analysis. The site is drenched with richly detailed and colorful graphic images. Practical suggestions are given to help people and businesses reduce their power consumption. Ongoing interactive consultation allows future… Continue reading Philips – A Simple Switch – Energy and Green Living Assessment Website

cnet Download Site Allows Misleading and Potentially Harmful Advertising

Technology Summary. Like many website, the Download.com website managed by cnet has advertisements. However, because the website is dedicated to software downloads, the advertising is strategically placed and deliberately misleading. UPDATE: We originally reported about this on 5 February 2010. It’s been over 3 years and the problem persists. Indeed, it’s become worse. Here is… Continue reading cnet Download Site Allows Misleading and Potentially Harmful Advertising

Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)

The videos below feature Avremel and Chaya Blesofsky of the local Jewish Chabad House in Iowa City. Chabad is a community outreach organization founded on the teachings of Judaism. These are videos produced by The Community Voice, a video broadcasting channel produced by Katie Roche for the Iowa City community. This is an example of why… Continue reading Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201001

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201001 | 31 January 2010 | Sunday Summary. This is the monthly personal update for Gregory Johnson. Life categories are now listed alphabetically rather than in order of increasing interdependence described on the map page. Activism. With regard to activism, I believe that the answer is to live the… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201001

The Urgency of Youth Representation

Activism | Relationships Summary. Imagine a person who’s brain is only partially operational. Their thoughts, words, decisions, and behavior would likely be impeded. So it is also true when a society does not have an open balanced democratic dialog and political system which includes all people of the society regardless of age or gender. If a… Continue reading The Urgency of Youth Representation

PC DOC – Iowa City Computer Support Consultant Gregory Johnson

Technology Summary. Gregory Johnson, known as the PC DOC, is now providing computer support as the Technology Services Resource Group. This document explains why the new business model was launched under a new business name. Background. In the 20th Century, computing consultant Gregory Johnson of Iowa City established PC DOC for computer support services. At the… Continue reading PC DOC – Iowa City Computer Support Consultant Gregory Johnson

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