The Weekend as Reward Most people who work from Monday through Friday look forward to the weekend as a time of rest. Our eyes are set on those two days as a time to unwind. The weekend dangles like a carrot before us as we plow through the week as if we’re plowing through a… Continue reading No More Weekends: Announcing the Week Beginning
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Life is GREAT… DISCONNECT and enjoy (PSA Video From DayToDisconnect.com)
This is an inspiring short video about disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting to the people and life around us. [source]
Make Facebook Function Like Pinterest by Creating a Facebook Page for Following and Sharing Topic-Specific News and Posts
As you know, your personal Facebook Home page lists news posted from your friends and any pages you like. With too many friends and liked pages, it becomes hard to keep up. The instructions below describe how to gather similar news and posts into one place without it cluttering up your personal Facebook “Home” news… Continue reading Make Facebook Function Like Pinterest by Creating a Facebook Page for Following and Sharing Topic-Specific News and Posts
Artifactory – Local Artists and Artisans Connection for Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Artists
From: Tricia Knox To: Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Artists and Artisans * * * Greetings friends! I am happy to announce that we are rolling out our Iowa City Art/Maker Center called The Artifactory at the Cedar Rapids Science Center in the lower level of Lindale Mall, this Saturday, April 27th from 10-4. Featuring Eric Wortman’s… Continue reading Artifactory – Local Artists and Artisans Connection for Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Artists
Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity
Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance is a phenomenon where people reject any architectural design that they don’t personally like or that doesn’t fit into the sectarian insular homogeneous cookie cutter template of what they believe to be acceptable. Increasingly it’s become possible for small but vocal and disruptive special interest groups to portray themselves as the… Continue reading Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity
The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection
A recent Moen Group development project in Iowa City called The Chauncey (pictured above) has sparked some controversy because of the perception that it will block out the entire skyline and cast a shadow over the city. (See “The Sky Will Be Gone,” Press Citizen, 26 March 2013) Anti-Shade Activists. The Iowa Coalition Against the… Continue reading The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection
Panasonic “Ideas for Life” and “Say Yes to Less. More to Life.”
AT&T recently began an advertising campaign that promoted the “Bigger is Better” message. At a time when we all need to be conserving and learning to live with less, such messages are detrimental. From Panasonic, a new advertising campaign encourages people to live with less: “Say Yes to Less. More to Life.” 21 March 2013… Continue reading Panasonic “Ideas for Life” and “Say Yes to Less. More to Life.”
Wells Lamont 535S Womens Gardening Gloves, Nitrile Coated Knit
Product Summary These gardening gloves are comfortable, sturdy and are also effective around the house or when moving because they provide extra grip and protection for the hands. Product Description Wells Lamont 535S Women’s Gardening Gloves, Nitrile Coated Knit, Small – Women’s Wet and Muddy Conditions nitrile palm coated knit gloves are a must have… Continue reading Wells Lamont 535S Womens Gardening Gloves, Nitrile Coated Knit
Chico Sling rePETe Bag is Reusable and Made From Recycled Materials
Summary. The Chico Sling rePETe Bag shown here is reusable, light weight, and compact for storage when not in use. [Buy Now] It’s Green. It is made from 99% recycled materials. Comfortable. The wide shoulder strap spreads weight evenly for a comfortable fit. The fabric is smooth to the touch, making it a delight to hold. Benefits.… Continue reading Chico Sling rePETe Bag is Reusable and Made From Recycled Materials
Copyright and Fair Use – General Guidelines Statement and Disclosure
Summary. Below is a generic copyright and fair use statement for bloggers, website owners, and educators who use various forms of intellectual property and media in their social commentaries and teaching. The statement below addresses the unique circumstances of bloggers and authors of on-demand publications where any commercial gain is minimal or non-existant. Please contact… Continue reading Copyright and Fair Use – General Guidelines Statement and Disclosure
Office Digital Dictation and Transcription Solution
Summary. For legal, medical, industrial, and other complex voice dictation demands, traditional voice recognition software is still not as accurate and reliable as having a skilled and familiar person transcribing your voice recordings of memos and reports. However, some digital transcription systems can cost close to $1,000 which makes them too expensive for most offices. An effective… Continue reading Office Digital Dictation and Transcription Solution
XPS File Conversion, Reading, Opening, and Printing Services
XPS File Services. We now offer XPS File Conversion, Reading, Opening, and Printing Services. If you receive an XPS File by email as an attachment, or on a USB stick, and need to view it, forward the file to us and we’ll help convert it into a format that’s readable, such as PDF. XPS Reader… Continue reading XPS File Conversion, Reading, Opening, and Printing Services