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Allstate Insurance – Your Stuff Tells Your Story – A New Story of Stuff

Stuff has been getting a lot of bad press these days. In fact, there’s an entire website (StoryOfStuff.com) dedicated to promoting anti-stuff propaganda. The reduction in stuff is causing a reduction in the insurance for stuff. So, insurance companies are fighting back. Allstate Insurance recently launched a pro-stuff campaign in response to those pushing the… Continue reading Allstate Insurance – Your Stuff Tells Your Story – A New Story of Stuff

TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security

The TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock for bicycle security is a good choice. When purchasing a U-Lock, it’s important to choose one with extra length for times when bicycle racks are crowded, or access to a pole is obstructed. A longer lock can make it easier to include the front tire when locking up, or even accommodate… Continue reading TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security

University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification

The University of Iowa Information Technology Facility located on the Oakdale campus is the University’s first building to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The facility is 43,000-square-foot and cost $30 million to construct. [source] Engineering Firms. Involved in the project were the following engineering firms: The Weidt Group (sustainability and energy) SVPA Architects, Inc. (architecture and interior… Continue reading University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification

Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services

Summary. This page offers a brief listing of top engineering firms with engineers who provide Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process services. Purpose. Because ResourcesForLife.com works with architectural and property development companies in eastern Iowa, we offer this list to our clients as a useful directory. Selection Process. Selected are firms that specialize in sustainable design… Continue reading Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services

Someone to talk to… The Power of Positive Inspiration, Motivation, Mentoring, Counseling, and Consultation

Living a more fulfilling life depends on living effectively and letting your choices manifest the outcomes and goals you want in life. This page contains links to online resources for mentoring and life counseling. Websites. Below are websites based on the “Someone to talk to” online counseling concept. American Counseling Association – Counseling.org. “The American… Continue reading Someone to talk to… The Power of Positive Inspiration, Motivation, Mentoring, Counseling, and Consultation

Walmart Store and Walmart.com Printable Coupons and Online Coupon Codes

Walmart is known for having every day low prices on their merchandise, and even so, Walmart internet coupons are available. Walmart is able to offer such values by streamlining their store operations and having influence over their suppliers. For example, something as simple as store lighting is evaluated and optimized. Skylights use the light of… Continue reading Walmart Store and Walmart.com Printable Coupons and Online Coupon Codes

Painters and Photographers – Comparison of Photographs and Paintings as Artistic Works

“The artist who paints the world around us is like a camera. Their eyes are like a camera’s lens and their canvas is like film.” ~ Greg Johnson Is it oversimplifying things to say that a painter is not just creating paintings (as objects), but creating images? As a photographer, it seems to me that… Continue reading Painters and Photographers – Comparison of Photographs and Paintings as Artistic Works

Dr. Daniel Amen of the Amen Clinic Discusses Brain Health, Diet, and Obesity (TEDx Video)

In the video below, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses the impact of obesity and other factors on brain health. Dr. Amen also talks about how to improve health and wellness through public policy and education programs. [View Video on YouTube] Visual from Video Document History Document revised to use the current WordPress blocks layout elements. The… Continue reading Dr. Daniel Amen of the Amen Clinic Discusses Brain Health, Diet, and Obesity (TEDx Video)

Reading Challenge of Encrypted M3554G3 as Visual Mind Abstract Test

The following encoded message is a reading challenge to demonstrate the ability of the mind to adjust to abstract language constructions. It is presented in plain text for your browser to display, and then below as an image using a different font. Translation. If you’re having trouble reading the encoded message, you can copy and… Continue reading Reading Challenge of Encrypted M3554G3 as Visual Mind Abstract Test

LinkedIn Got Hacked – Reset Your Password – Over 6.5 Million User Accounts Compromised

The popular business social network LinkedIn was recently hacked with approximately 6.5 million of their 150 million user accounts compromised. The passwords were published online, which is a reminder not to use a password that you wouldn’t want published publicly with your contact information. Check Your LinkedIn Password. A website has been setup to see… Continue reading LinkedIn Got Hacked – Reset Your Password – Over 6.5 Million User Accounts Compromised

Burt Family Food Services of Iowa City

Update: 9 Jul 2024 This page was originally posted in 2012 to provide information about foods from Dave Burt who has also been known as the proprietor of Four Square Meals Iowa. [Website | Facebook] The original page remains below for reference. Please note that the photos and video were created using a smartphone from… Continue reading Burt Family Food Services of Iowa City