Housing | Art Summary. Iowa City is scheduled to receive another habitable art installation from the Moen Group. Constructed of mostly recyclable materials similar to those used in an Apple computer, such as metal and glass, the structure will reflect the sky and other natural surroundings. It will also reflect sunlight — creating a net gain of ambient… Continue reading Iowa City to Receive Habitable Mixed Media Art Installation from Moen Group
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Teamviewer 7 – Remote Support Now With Meetings & Collaboration
Technology Remote Support “Teamviewer has been a great product for remote support and training. With clients around the world, it’s been a valuable tool. The software is quick and easy to install, which is essential when supporting people unfamiliar with computers. Other programs I’d tried were more complicated.” ~ Greg Johnson, Technology Consultant Computer Setups, Security… Continue reading Teamviewer 7 – Remote Support Now With Meetings & Collaboration
Limitless Movie Explores Optimal Human Mind Potential Drug Possibilities – Health Impact Similar to Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks
Effective Living | Health Summary. The movie Limitless explores what might happen if there was a drug with the power to enhance the human mind to optimal performance. [Buy Now] Resources. Here are some resources for the movie. IMDB (Internet Movie Database) Rotten Tomatoes Reviews TheClearPill.com Trailers and Video Clips on Apple.com Wikipedia Page WouldYouTakeIt.com YouTube… Continue reading Limitless Movie Explores Optimal Human Mind Potential Drug Possibilities – Health Impact Similar to Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks
The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia
Effective Living > Education Summary. The partnership between corporations and higher education can be problematic. Donor Alliances. Historically, buildings and monuments on college campuses would be named after people who had made a significant academic contributions to the institution. Today, buildings, benches, classrooms, roads, and other facilities are named after those who contribute financially rather… Continue reading The Corporatization of Higher Education – Business Models for Academia
Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Activism Summary. Philanthropic and socially engaged businesses and corporations seem to be competing with (and in some cases surpassing) non-profit organizations and government agencies in the race create a better world. This page offers examples of philanthropic businesses and organizations giving back to communities through charity. The question explored is whether these efforts are genuine… Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy and the Triple Bottom Line: Genuine Charity or Self Promotion?
Creating a Custom iPhone or iPad Lock Screen Wallpaper Image With Your Name and Contact Information
Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary These days, most people have their smart phones locked. This is good for security, but if the phone is lost and then found by someone, they won’t ever be able to get into the phone and find out who to return it to. These instructions describe how to create… Continue reading Creating a Custom iPhone or iPad Lock Screen Wallpaper Image With Your Name and Contact Information
Email Spam Fraud and Hoax From Hijacked Accounts to Send Fake Plea for Help
Consumer Defense Summary. You may receive an email that is a desperate plea for help from a friend, colleague, family member, or acquaintance. Before replying, you may want to compare it with the samples below that we’ve received. Many similar emails are sent out from hijacked user accounts of people with email service through AOL,… Continue reading Email Spam Fraud and Hoax From Hijacked Accounts to Send Fake Plea for Help
Pet Adoption PSA Videos from the Ad Council and TheShelterProject.org
Activism | Advertising Summary. Creative, fun, inspiring, and funny advertising is much more likely to get watched, and in today’s society of online social networking, these are the ads that will go viral and have the farthest reach. Such ads also provide the additional public service of offering a source of entertainment and inspiration. Some videos… Continue reading Pet Adoption PSA Videos from the Ad Council and TheShelterProject.org
Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, and also for those involved in any kind of activism or social reform/transform efforts. As… Continue reading Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
Downtown City Church Impact on Available Public Parking
This is a short video about the impact of downtown city churches on the availability of public parking.
Noise Pollution Public Disturbance Ordinance Laws (Video)
Simon’s Cat – Fun and Funny Cat Drawing Pencil Cartoon Animation Videos
Summary This page provides a collection of humorous cartoon video animations that have been popularized on the Simon’s Cat YouTube Channel. Quick Links Here are some quick links for more information. Update — 10 Dec 2022 This post was originally created on 26 Oct 2011. It was updated on 10 Dec 2022 using the block… Continue reading Simon’s Cat – Fun and Funny Cat Drawing Pencil Cartoon Animation Videos