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Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201105

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201105 | 30 May 2011 | Monday 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 May 2011. This month’s life categories… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201105

Why Buying Retail is Better Than Building Your Own Desktop Personal Computer

Technology > Resources Summary. In the early days of desktop computers, it was possible to save a considerable amount of money by building your own computer. You’d typically spend less money and get better quality components than if you purchased retail. As world-wide sales of computers increased, companies like Dell, HP, and Gateway, were able to… Continue reading Why Buying Retail is Better Than Building Your Own Desktop Personal Computer

Time Accounting and Management in a Multitasking World – iOS iPod iPad Apps for Time Tracking

Effective Living “Time is the stuff that money is made of.” ~ Greg Johnson Time Accounting. For most people, time is money. Unless we have multiple streams of residual income, our vocation is partly an effort to convert time into money which in turn becomes food, clothing, shelter, and contentment. Keeping track of how we’ve spent our time,… Continue reading Time Accounting and Management in a Multitasking World – iOS iPod iPad Apps for Time Tracking

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Automobile Rentals $9.99 Weekend Special Video Tutorial

Effective Living > Transportation Summary. It’s a little known secret that you can rent a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for as little as $9.99 per day if you know how to find the special Weekend Special offer and signup for it. The video below describes how to get the special pricing which is available on… Continue reading Enterprise Rent-A-Car Automobile Rentals $9.99 Weekend Special Video Tutorial

Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011

Video Below is the University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address by Denzel Washington delivered on 16 May 2011. About Denzel Washington, internationally renowned actor and director, delivered the address at the University of Pennsylvania’s 255th Commencement on Monday, May 16. Washington is one of the nation’s preeminent performing artists, having achieved wide acclaim for his film,… Continue reading Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011

Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?

Activism > Politics In recent years, one of the victories often cited by political consultants (on the left and right) has been the transition of blue states to red states as Republican political candidates have won local and state elections in areas that were previously consistently Democratic. Much of the Republican growth in has come… Continue reading Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?

The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination

“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy.” – Jessica Dovey “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive… Continue reading The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination

The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard

Activism > Politics Summary. The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard explores how outdated legislation is creating restrictions and barriers to progress. [BUY NOW] Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed–this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of… Continue reading The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard

Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City

Effective Living > Iowa City City Flipping. The term flipping a house refers to buying a home that’s in need of repair, fixing it up, and then selling it at a huge profit or simply enjoying a beautiful like-new home that cost you much less than what it’s now worth. Flipping a city is like… Continue reading Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City