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Apple and Ethics

Introduction. Among the hundreds of companies producing and selling consumer electronics, Apple is frequently criticized for partnering with factories in China that are engaged in unethical and inhumane labor practices. [More…] * * * 21 April 2022 The article previously posted here has been upgraded to a page on this site. Click here to view the article now.… Continue reading Apple and Ethics

Skype Group Video Conference Presentation Optimized Audio – Samson Go Mic Compact USB Microphone

Summary. One of the challenges of using Skype for conferences, presentations, and other video conferencing applications is that there is typically feedback created if a headset is not used by at least one of the parties at either end of the Skype session. Using a quality microphone, like the Samson Go Mic Compact USB Microphone –… Continue reading Skype Group Video Conference Presentation Optimized Audio – Samson Go Mic Compact USB Microphone

Friends of The Red Avocado

Consumer Defense Resource Group Summary. This page offers supporting documents for the Petition to Save The Red Avocado that was initiated by The Haunted Bookshop. This information is being provided as a public service. The Movement. Friends of The Red Avocado is a grass-roots effort started by the many passionate long-time supporters of the establishment. Those… Continue reading Friends of The Red Avocado

Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review

Transportation Summary. This article was submitted by Sherman J. of Maryland and offers a general assessment of motor oils and engine care. [Photo of Greg Johnson, by Makur Jain] * * * Any oil that meets or exceeds the mfr’s requirements for weight and API grade (“SJ”, “SH”, etc) is fine. These days it seems… Continue reading Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201201

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201201 | 1 January 2012 | Sunday Summary. This is the monthly personal update for Gregory Johnson. Life categories listed alphabetically rather than in order of increasing interdependence described on the map page. * * * Dear Friend, Here’s my personal update for January 2012. This month’s life categories… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201201

New Consulting Rates for 2012

Technology Summary. After a few years of leaving our rates unchanged, in 2012 we’re increasing our hourly consulting rates by about 10% to keep up with operating costs. “I regularly work along-side of consultants who charge $150 to $260 per hour. Sometimes I end up solving problems they can’t figure out. Even so, I try… Continue reading New Consulting Rates for 2012

Small House Society News 201112

Small House Society – News 201112 | 31 December 2011 | Saturday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201112