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Philips – A Simple Switch – Energy and Green Living Assessment Website

Activism > Environment | Technology Summary. Philips, developer of the Sustainable City Light Blossom,  has launched the website ASimpleSwitch.com for personal and business energy usage analysis. The site is drenched with richly detailed and colorful graphic images. Practical suggestions are given to help people and businesses reduce their power consumption. Ongoing interactive consultation allows future… Continue reading Philips – A Simple Switch – Energy and Green Living Assessment Website

cnet Download Site Allows Misleading and Potentially Harmful Advertising

Technology Summary. Like many website, the Download.com website managed by cnet has advertisements. However, because the website is dedicated to software downloads, the advertising is strategically placed and deliberately misleading. UPDATE: We originally reported about this on 5 February 2010. It’s been over 3 years and the problem persists. Indeed, it’s become worse. Here is… Continue reading cnet Download Site Allows Misleading and Potentially Harmful Advertising

Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)

The videos below feature Avremel and Chaya Blesofsky of the local Jewish Chabad House in Iowa City. Chabad is a community outreach organization founded on the teachings of Judaism. These are videos produced by The Community Voice, a video broadcasting channel produced by Katie Roche for the Iowa City community. This is an example of why… Continue reading Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)

Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201001

Gregory Paul Johnson – Personal Update 201001 | 31 January 2010 | Sunday Summary. This is the monthly personal update for Gregory Johnson. Life categories are now listed alphabetically rather than in order of increasing interdependence described on the map page. Activism. With regard to activism, I believe that the answer is to live the… Continue reading Gregory Johnson – Personal Update 201001

The Urgency of Youth Representation

Activism | Relationships Summary. Imagine a person who’s brain is only partially operational. Their thoughts, words, decisions, and behavior would likely be impeded. So it is also true when a society does not have an open balanced democratic dialog and political system which includes all people of the society regardless of age or gender. If a… Continue reading The Urgency of Youth Representation

PC DOC – Iowa City Computer Support Consultant Gregory Johnson

Technology Summary. Gregory Johnson, known as the PC DOC, is now providing computer support as the Technology Services Resource Group. This document explains why the new business model was launched under a new business name. Background. In the 20th Century, computing consultant Gregory Johnson of Iowa City established PC DOC for computer support services. At the… Continue reading PC DOC – Iowa City Computer Support Consultant Gregory Johnson

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Apple Mail Optimal Toolbar Icon Configuration

Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. The Apple Mail client has a default set of icons along the top of the application window. However, additional icons can be inserted by customizing the toolbar. Instructions. Follow these instructions to customize and configure the Apple Mail toolbar for maximum efficiency. Right click in the toolbar area… Continue reading Apple Mail Optimal Toolbar Icon Configuration

Big Gardens in Small Spaces: Out-of-the-Box Advice for Boxed-in Gardeners

Gardeners big and small will all want to expand their reference collection with Big Gardens in Small Spaces: Out-of-the-Box Advice for Boxed-in Gardeners. “This is a beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written book that should be part of any gardener’s reference collection. It includes practical information about effective gardening and permaculture.” – Gregory Johnson, Small House… Continue reading Big Gardens in Small Spaces: Out-of-the-Box Advice for Boxed-in Gardeners

Wartime Language Used by Civilians On The Ground

Effective Living > Communications > Language Summary. Wartime language and military language have increasingly found their way into mainstream communications. This document provides a brief history of this. Iraq War Influence. On 20 March 2003, the U.S. war in Iraq began. As non-stop news coverage of the war flooded the airwaves, the language of war… Continue reading Wartime Language Used by Civilians On The Ground