The Cottage Cheese Video Summary As of November 2013, and continuing through December 2013, there have been reoccurring indents of poor quality Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese as provided from production facility 39-111, Smith Dairy Products, 230 N Vine St, Orrville, OH delivered to grocery stores in the Iowa City and Coralville area. Presumably other areas have… Continue reading Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese Product Quality Notice
Category: Activism
What Does the PISA Report Tell Us About U.S. Education?
When the OECD releases the PISA report every three years, many people use the ranking to claim public education in the U.S. is failing and push their corporate education reform agenda. But looking at the data, lessons that can be learned from the highest performing countries point in a completely different direction. For more information:… Continue reading What Does the PISA Report Tell Us About U.S. Education?
Pantene Philippines – Women and Identity in Mainstream Popular Media: Activism in Advertising
This video is an example of how corporations can use their power, resources, and influence to have a positive impact on society.
University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City
The 2013 Holiday Thieves’ Market takes place this weekend at the Iowa Memorial Union. Below are details from the Fine Arts Council website. Event Details The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Holiday Thieves’ Market. This market is an indoor art exhibition and sale held annually featuring artists from all… Continue reading University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City
Advanced Tech Support Computer Service Remote Assistance Scam Fraud 800-978-4501 or 212-021-6652
Introduction In recent years, as a computer support consultant, I’ve occasionally had people tell me about a paid support program offered by Microsoft. For a certain fee, a person from Microsoft will remotely access their computer and fix problems. Most of these turn out to be scams. Someone recently told me they were charged over… Continue reading Advanced Tech Support Computer Service Remote Assistance Scam Fraud 800-978-4501 or 212-021-6652
Jacqueline Asiimwe: “The Black Monday Movement: Re-energizing the Fight Against Official Corruption in Uganda.”
Jacqueline Asiimwe, a social justice and political rights activist from Uganda, will give a presentation at the University of Iowa Monday, Sept. 23, on “The Black Monday Movement: Re-energizing the Fight Against Official Corruption in Uganda.” Her talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room of the University Capitol Centre, Room 2390.… Continue reading Jacqueline Asiimwe: “The Black Monday Movement: Re-energizing the Fight Against Official Corruption in Uganda.”
Texas Brine Salt Caverns Leave Sinkhole that Swallows Trees in Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou of Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Summary. In the aftermath of a Texas Brine mining operation, residents of Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou are concerned about a massive expanding sinkhole that is swallowing up entire trees. Here are two videos about this story. CNN Video Truth Loader Video Controversy. It’s common in industry not to compensate anyone for negative outcomes that may… Continue reading Texas Brine Salt Caverns Leave Sinkhole that Swallows Trees in Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou of Assumption Parish, Louisiana
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013
Greetings! We are recruiting volunteers for the upcoming U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO to be held at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA from Oct. 3-13, 2013. May we ask if you could post on your page the below recruiting text and link for potential volunteers? Thank you for your… Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013
University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
It’s been widely reported recently that the University of Iowa is the top party school in the nation. This story is actually a misrepresentation for the reasons explained below. Here are some of the media reports on this story: “University of Iowa claims top party school title,” USA Today, 5 August 2013 “University of Iowa… Continue reading University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
Microsoft Creates Misleading Ad Comparing Dell Tablet to iPad
In the video below (source), Microsoft compares their tablet platform to the Apple iPad. Some of the essential details about the two devices are left out. The most misleading part of the video is the representation that an iPad is unable to read from an SD media card to import photos. In fact, there is an… Continue reading Microsoft Creates Misleading Ad Comparing Dell Tablet to iPad
Faculty Position Opening: Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance New Faculty Position at UMass Amherst
Endowed Chair Position 13 June 2013 ENDOWED CHAIR IN THE STUDY OF NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION AND CIVIL RESISTANCE The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications and nominations for a visionary scholar of distinction to serve as the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair in the Study of Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance, a new… Continue reading Faculty Position Opening: Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance New Faculty Position at UMass Amherst
Hacked Email Account Resulting in Fake Appeal From a Friend Asking for Money
This is a fairly common scam, but some may still not be familiar with it so its worth mentioning. You may receive a desperate email from a friend, someone you know, who claims they’ve been mugged or are in some other similar situation and need money from you. Below is an example. You should use… Continue reading Hacked Email Account Resulting in Fake Appeal From a Friend Asking for Money