Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 200901 | 31 January 2009 | Saturday Summary. There’s not much new to report this month, other than some minor tweaks to the regular update. So, I’ll provide the general summary of where things are at for those who are new to these personal updates. This month I’ve made some… Continue reading Personal Update 200901
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Heart Songs 200901
Effective Living > Music > Heart Songs Summary. This month’s Heart Songs selections are mostly inspirational music – except for the first song (Apologize by Timbaland), the second song (As If by Sara Evans), and track eleven, (It Won’t Be Like This for Long by Darius Rucker). The complete list of songs for this month are… Continue reading Heart Songs 200901
Download Google YouTube and Flash Video FLV in Safari
Technology > Apple | Video Summary. Below are instructions for downloading videos that are in the FLV format from YouTube or Google Video. These instructions should work with any pages that have Flash (FLV) video embedded. The following instructions are based on the Safari browser. Go to the page where the video is found. Begin… Continue reading Download Google YouTube and Flash Video FLV in Safari
Debts of One Generation Passed on to the Next
“No generation has a right to contract debts greater than can be paid off during the course of its own existence.” – George Washington to James Madison 1789
Windows XP Cursor Black Block Box
Technology Summary. Sometimes the windows cursor will change from the “I” icon to a black block or box. This may be an indication that the cursors are missing from the cursors folder. Follow these instructions to fix the problem. Download the Windows XP Cursors file and expand it. Place the contents of this folder in… Continue reading Windows XP Cursor Black Block Box
Internet Explorer 7 – Initial Setup and Resolving Problems by Resetting
Internet Explorer 7 can sometimes have problems that result in certain web pages not showing up properly. One way to fix these problems is to reset the program and restore it to the original configuration. Below you’ll find a video showing how to do this. There is also a short video showing the recommended configuration… Continue reading Internet Explorer 7 – Initial Setup and Resolving Problems by Resetting
Deaf Violinist – Pantene Video Television Commercial
Activism > Advertising Summary. Companies are increasingly producing advertising with an inspirational message that focuses on values rather than products or services. This video from Pantene is an example.
It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo – Political and Economic Commentary about Tom Vilsack by Michael Richards
Activism > Politics It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo It’s major news when a fellow Iowan is elevated to the Presidential cabinet. The last time that happened was with seed pioneer Henry Wallace in the late 1940’s. Tom Vilsack’s story epitomizes the American Dream of an orphaned youth that rises to lofty national stature. His… Continue reading It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo – Political and Economic Commentary about Tom Vilsack by Michael Richards
Creating Order and Organization will help in Reducing Clutter and Chaos of Things Physical and Digital
Effective Living Summary. Perhaps it is an oversimplification to say that clutter is the fruit of disorganization. Yet it’s true. Where a system of order is missing, then disorder will prevail. The saying, “A place for everything, and everything in its place,” suggests that we must first have a system of storage, placement, and order… Continue reading Creating Order and Organization will help in Reducing Clutter and Chaos of Things Physical and Digital
Duck the Movie by Nicole Bettauer – Film Review – Philip Baker Hall
Lifeways | Video Summary. Duck is a thought provoking film about relationships, and finding meaning in life. “In 2009, when Los Angeles’ last city park is closed to the public, a dispossessed man — and the duck who follows him as a mother — quest west, on foot, in search of water and meaning, in… Continue reading Duck the Movie by Nicole Bettauer – Film Review – Philip Baker Hall
GetMotivated.com Get Motivated by Peter Lowe – Junk Mail Spam Has No Unsubscribe for Removal from Email List
Activism > Consumer Defense Summary. The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 requires, among other things, that spam junk email mail include an easy to use unsubscribe option. The organization, Get Motivated of GetMotivated.com, sends out emails without an unsubscribe option. Numerous requests by us to be removed from their list have gone ignored. A person really needs to… Continue reading GetMotivated.com Get Motivated by Peter Lowe – Junk Mail Spam Has No Unsubscribe for Removal from Email List
GetDegrees.com for Distance Education and Online Learning for Degrees
Effective Living Summary. If you are looking for Online Education resources, you’ll want to take a look at GetDegrees.com to expand your career opportunities. Below is a video tour of their site. We want to thank GetDegrees.com for their support.