“It is not about anger, it’s about peace. It is not about power, it’s about grace. It is not about knowing your enemy, it’s all about knowing yourself.” – Bulletproof Monk (47:22)
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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
Japanese Government Resists Dangerous American Lifestyle – CNN Headline News Health
Health Summary. According to a special report released by CNN on June 23, the Japanese government is now taking initiative to stop the negative and costly health impact of the American lifestyle. Embedded video from CNN Video Impact on Healthcare. Countries with any kind of socialized medicine or subsidized medicine need to ensure that the population doesn’t… Continue reading Japanese Government Resists Dangerous American Lifestyle – CNN Headline News Health
Apple Mail Client Corruption in OS X Leopard Causes Lost or Missing Messages
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary The Apple Mail program included with OS X may develop corruption in the system settings and/or data files. This will cause the client not to receive all new messages on your POP mail server (your host). If you are using only a single computer to access a POP mail server, you may… Continue reading Apple Mail Client Corruption in OS X Leopard Causes Lost or Missing Messages
iPhone – Silent Ringer for Some Callers for Selectively Silencing the Phone
Technology > Apple > iPhone NOTE: This document is from 2008 and may not be applicable for current iPhone models and iOS. This was a creative innovation to make the iPhone play a silent ringtone for some callers. Newer iPhone models allow for priority callers and non-priority callers. Summary. It is sometimes desirable to have an audible… Continue reading iPhone – Silent Ringer for Some Callers for Selectively Silencing the Phone
Apple Computer Support Directory for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and Surrounding Areas
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Contact. Need help with purchasing, configuring, fixing, or learning to use your Apple computer? Call (319) 621-4911 today! Or, use our handy contact form. We provide support to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and beyond (with remote support software). Summary. The following is a list of computer support offerings for the Iowa City area.… Continue reading Apple Computer Support Directory for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and Surrounding Areas
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iPhone – Optimal Settings as Alternatives to Factory Default Settings
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. The factory default settings for the iPhone may not be optimal for ease of use, convenience, personalization, and optimal battery life. Optimal configuration settings are suggested below. It may also be necessary to change these settings if the phone needed to be reset (such as when… Continue reading iPhone – Optimal Settings as Alternatives to Factory Default Settings
Giving Advice
Relationships > Quotes “In giving advice, seek to help, not please your friend.” – Solon, 683 BC – 559 BC, quote found on a Good Earth Tea Bag (20080622su1300)
Personal Update 200806
Gregory Paul Johnson > Journal Summary. In my personal update last month I shared that “my greatest challenge over the past six months has been with weight gain and accelerated aging. In six months of living the average American lifestyle, I’ve gained about 40 pounds and aged about 30 years.” By mid-June I had gained… Continue reading Personal Update 200806
Adonaikido – Resources
Lifeways > Adonaikido Further Learning. Below are links to related materials. Adonai – Defined in Wikipedia Aikido Association of America Aikido.com Aikido Journal Aikido Online Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Aikido Today Magazine Aikido Wikipedia Aikido World Web Journal Aikiweb International Aikido Federation
Adonaikido – Holidays and Holy Days
Lifeways > Adonaikido Every Day is Sacred. Because Adonaikido embraces all religions, the practitioner observes every major world religious holiday and holy day. The practitioner also observes all world political and national holidays. When traditions overlap, the practitioner will observe two or more festivals or holidays in one day either sequentially or in parallel. Days on which… Continue reading Adonaikido – Holidays and Holy Days
Adonaikido – Adaptation of World Religions
Lifeways > Adonaikido From Many Religions – A Harvest of Many Fruits. Adonaikido embraces the beneficial teachings and practices of various world religions as described below. With regard to using diplomacy and conflict resolution rather than war to resolve differences. In this, to be a Quaker. With regard to environmental stewardship and sustainability, to live in harmony and sustainability with… Continue reading Adonaikido – Adaptation of World Religions