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Email Floodgate – Technique for Simplifying and Managing Too Much Email
Technology Problem Summary. With the increased use of email, it’s common for people to feel overwhelmed by having too much email. The inbox grows like an automated task list of items needing attention. Soon, the list of things to do exceeds the available time in a day. This results in people becoming a slave to… Continue reading Email Floodgate – Technique for Simplifying and Managing Too Much Email
Film and Movie Information Resources
Effective Living > Technology > Video Summary. Below are movie, video, and film information resources. AOL Movies – “Movie showtimes, theaters, movie tickets, & everything movies – Moviefone” Apple Movie Trailers – High definition movie previews that can be downloaded with QuickTime Pro. Dove.org – Films that are most popular in theaters are typically those with a G,… Continue reading Film and Movie Information Resources
Nuru International Works to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty – Civilian and Military Response Turns Toward Humanitarian Aid
Activism Nuru International works to end extreme poverty by focusing on empowering people through programs in agriculture, education, and healthcare, as well as water and sanitation. In the Kiswahili language of Kuria, Kenya, the word Nuru means light. Ending Poverty to Eliminate Terrorism Nuru was founded by Jake Harriman, an ex-Marine platoon commander who, after… Continue reading Nuru International Works to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty – Civilian and Military Response Turns Toward Humanitarian Aid
Google’s Ten Things – What Would Google Do?
Activism | Effective Living | Lifeways Summary. As a company, Google is changing the way the world does business. The Google model of offering numerous services for free has been adopted by many companies. The book, What Would Google Do? offers a complete presentation of the Google business philosophy. No Pop-ups. Like ResourcesForLife.com, Google has an… Continue reading Google’s Ten Things – What Would Google Do?
Fast High-Speed Scanning of Bound Documents, Instruction Guides, Owner’s Manuals, User’s Guides, and Old Books
Effective Living > Technology Summary. Scanning of books and bound documents can be difficult and time consuming since they must be scanned manually on a flat-bed scanner. The following instructions offer a faster method for some situations. The method suggested here would probably not be applicable for valuable or rare books. Also, before spending time scanning… Continue reading Fast High-Speed Scanning of Bound Documents, Instruction Guides, Owner’s Manuals, User’s Guides, and Old Books
The Paradigm Wars in Applied Linguistics: Irrevocable differences or complementary perspectives?
Effective Living > Language Summary. On 2 October 2009, the Pusack-Otto Lecture Series at the University of Iowa hosted an event with Richard Schmidt of the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa speaking on linguistics. The event took place at the historic Old Capitol of Iowa. In this presentation, Schmidt examines how the cognitive paradigm of… Continue reading The Paradigm Wars in Applied Linguistics: Irrevocable differences or complementary perspectives?
The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
Activism > Training | Effective Living > Life Mobility Summary. The Fun Theory, at TheFunTheory.org, is an initiative of Volkswagen that demonstrates how the enjoyability factor is an essential element in designing products that will inspire and motivate people to use them. Innovation. Volkswagen is to the automobile industry what Apple is to the world of computers and… Continue reading The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline
Effective Living > Housing > Building Green | Environment Summary. The Space of our Desire is a compelling story by Kurt Cunningham about smaller and simpler living. The story was featured in the Fall 2009 print version of The Daily Iowan magazine, Off Deadline and appeared in the online edition with the title Tiny Space,… Continue reading The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline
Copyright Meltdown – Duke University – Bound By Law – Open Source – Creative Commons
Effective Living | Activism Summary. Our society and culture are at risk of information meltdown as result of the rampant overreaching and scare tactics being used by Copyright holders. Even short clips and excerpts of video and audio used for education, documentaries, and social commentary are all at risk of being labeled as copyright infringement.… Continue reading Copyright Meltdown – Duke University – Bound By Law – Open Source – Creative Commons
Menards Iowa City Information and Direct Departmental Phone Numbers
Effective Living | Iowa City Summary. Menards is a national retailer specializing in building supplies, hardware, appliances, hearing protection, eye protection, clothing, cleaning supplies, lighting, and numerous other home and garden resources for more effective living. Phone Numbers. Below are the departmental phone numbers for the Menards store located at 2605 Naples Avenue in Iowa City,… Continue reading Menards Iowa City Information and Direct Departmental Phone Numbers
Chinese Online Hanyu.com.cn Font Installation
Technology | Effective Living > Language Summary. The International College of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University offers Hanyu Online (汉语网), which is an online Chinese study website that requires three True Type fonts for the site to be viewed properly. This page describes how to install the necessary fonts. Instructions. The instructions found on… Continue reading Chinese Online Hanyu.com.cn Font Installation