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Apple iPhone Battery Percentage Depleting Quickly Running Low or Out in a Few Hours

Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Problem Summary. After upgrading the iPhone 3G or 3GS to the Apple iOS 4 software for the iPhone you may notice rapid depletion of the battery. This can even happen without upgrading. Sometimes poorly written applications will continue running, seemingly even when the phone is in sleep… Continue reading Apple iPhone Battery Percentage Depleting Quickly Running Low or Out in a Few Hours

Apple iPhone 4 AT&T Signal Bars Antenna Reception Issue is Industry-Wide as Steve Jobs Press Conference

Activism > Consumer Defense | Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. Apple recently made world news because the antenna array on their iPhone 4 was reportedly providing irregular signal reception when touched. Supposedly, consumers and journalists worldwide were astonished to learn that touching an antenna would reduce signal strength. Update: On Friday, 16 July… Continue reading Apple iPhone 4 AT&T Signal Bars Antenna Reception Issue is Industry-Wide as Steve Jobs Press Conference

Product Review Challenges – What Consumers Need to Know

Activism > Consumer Defense | Effective Living Summary. Consumers face many challenges when trying to research products and make purchasing decisions. This document provides an overview of these challenges and offers some suggestions. Aggregate Reviews Needed. Most reviews are done by individuals testing a single unit. It would be more accurate to have information about a… Continue reading Product Review Challenges – What Consumers Need to Know

Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson

Activism > Housing | Effective Living Summary. Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution is the long awaited and highly acclaimed book by Alex Johnson. Endorsements. Critics are calling the book “Excellent” and “Thought Provoking.” Below is a commentary from Gregory Johnson about the book. “The housing and workplace revolution has now reached critical mass as alternative… Continue reading Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson

Dynomighty Design – Creators of Mighty Wallets and Amazing Magnetic Jewelry

Effective Living Summary. The Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty Design of New York City is a product that transcends traditional paradigms of price and quality. Unique products of high quality, innovative design, and impressive durability are often priced high. The Mighty Wallet is inexpensive enough ($15) that after you buy it you’ll still have some money left to… Continue reading Dynomighty Design – Creators of Mighty Wallets and Amazing Magnetic Jewelry

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days

Technology > Apple > iPad CUPERTINO, California—June 22, 2010—Apple® today announced that it sold its three millionth iPad™ yesterday, just 80 days after its introduction in the US. iPad is a revolutionary and magical product that allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way… Continue reading Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days

Decorated Shed – Dwellings of Beauty, Function, and Sustainable Design

Effective Living | Activism > Housing Summary. Decorated Shed is a business that brings beauty, function, and sustainable design to housing, studios, garden offices, and other outbuildings. In addition to creating beautiful dwellings, their business meets the highest standards of creativity, excellence, and elegance in everything they do, including their website design. The Decorated Shed… Continue reading Decorated Shed – Dwellings of Beauty, Function, and Sustainable Design

Effective Living Through Kindness

Activism | Lifeways Effective Living Through Kindness by Gregory Johnson We are living in a challenging time when the healers of the world (activists) need to live as effectively as possible. The journey of effective living is to take on those things (tools, knowledge, habits, virtues, and training) that make a person more effective, and… Continue reading Effective Living Through Kindness

Oneida 4-Piece Stainless Steel Cheese Knife Spreader Set, Also Good for Letter Openers and Acupressure

Effective Living | Health Summary. Oneida has a very nicely crafted cheese spreader made from highly polished and very resilient stainless steel. [Buy Now] It’s small size, smooth finish, and ergonomic design make it very pleasant to use. Because it has a 0.1 cm (1/16″) thick dull blade, it is safe to handle. In addition… Continue reading Oneida 4-Piece Stainless Steel Cheese Knife Spreader Set, Also Good for Letter Openers and Acupressure

Email is the TiVo of Conversation, Brings End to Telephone Calls

Effective Living > Technology Summary. As email becomes the predominant communications technology of choice, telephones are rapidly becoming obsolete. Technology consultant Gregory Johnson explains, “Email is the TiVo of conversation. We can time-shift and carry on multiple conversations with people even though our schedules may never permit a real-time exchange. In the past, we had… Continue reading Email is the TiVo of Conversation, Brings End to Telephone Calls

“Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams

Effective Living Summary. This document is a response by Gregory Johnson to the article Conflict or Cooperation by Walter E. Williams. * * * Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy by Gregory Johnson Walter E. Williams wrote an article called Conflict or Cooperation that describes how big government can hinder freedom and liberty by allowing a majority… Continue reading “Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams

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