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Continental Airlines Magazine: “The Next Little Thing” (June 2009)

[The following article is from the June 2009 issue of Continental Airlines Magazine.] The Next Little Thing As the era of McMansions fades, wee houses promote simpler, more efficient living Gregory Paul Johnson comes across as a normal guy, typical of many people you’d find in Iowa City, Iowa, where he lives. But Johnson, 45,… Continue reading Continental Airlines Magazine: “The Next Little Thing” (June 2009)

Continental Magazine – Idea of the Moment: The Next Little Thing

Effective Living > Housing > Small Living Summary. The June 2009 issue of Continental Magazine has as their Idea of the Moment feature article the story The Next Little Thing by Joe Bargmann. Below is an excerpt from the full article. Johnson is a leading figure in the micro-housing movement. He’s a co-founder of the… Continue reading Continental Magazine – Idea of the Moment: The Next Little Thing

MREA Energy Fair at the ReNew the Earth Institute in Custer Wisconsin 19 to 21 June 2009

Activism > Environment Summary. This weekend, June 19-21, is the 20th Anniversary Energy Fair at the ReNew the Earth Institute in Custer, WI. The cost is $15/day or $35/weekend. The event is hosted and sponsored by the MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association). Learn more about the MREA online: Facebook – This page is still active as of 25 Oct 2020.… Continue reading MREA Energy Fair at the ReNew the Earth Institute in Custer Wisconsin 19 to 21 June 2009

MotionX-GPS iPhone Navigation Application Trailguru iMapMyFitness iMapMyRide iMapMyRun iMapMyWalk Comparison Evaluation Review

Technology Summary. The MotionX-GPS and MotionX-GPS Lite iPhone Applications makes it possible to use GPS navigation on the iPhone and keep history of travels as well as share “tracks” (routes) to Facebook, Twitter, and by email. Links below in this document may open up iTunes as needed. After reading this review, you’ll agree that at… Continue reading MotionX-GPS iPhone Navigation Application Trailguru iMapMyFitness iMapMyRide iMapMyRun iMapMyWalk Comparison Evaluation Review

Convert Export FLV Adobe Flash Video to Apple QuickTime MPEG-4 AVI and Other Formats

Technology > Apple | Video Summary. This page describes how to convert video from the Adobe Flash Video format (FLV) to some other format such as AVI, DV Stream, Image Sequence, iPhone format, MPEG-4, QuickTime, or Windows Media. Instructions. If the video needed is on YouTube, read our instructions for getting FLV videos from YouTube.… Continue reading Convert Export FLV Adobe Flash Video to Apple QuickTime MPEG-4 AVI and Other Formats

Twitter Site Down for Maintenance – Iran Tehran Government United States Protest

Technology Summary. At the time of this posting (1615 CT USA) Twitter is down for maintenance. We will provide an update when services are restored. Background. According to a report at Forbes.com, the maintenance outage today was originally scheduled for Monday but it had been delayed due to the crisis in Iran. The following statement… Continue reading Twitter Site Down for Maintenance – Iran Tehran Government United States Protest

Apple Error The update for “Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4” can’t be installed.

Effective Living > Technology > Apple Problem Summary. When attempting to install the Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 for Apple, an error message states: The update for “Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4” can’t be installed. Then, after clicking “OK” in the error box: An error occurred during installation. Then,… Continue reading Apple Error The update for “Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4” can’t be installed.

Relationships: Friend for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

Relationships Summary. The writing below is based on an email that has been circulating. It offers an interesting insight into relationships. * * * A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime People generally come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. Understanding this principle can enhance your relationships by helping you better… Continue reading Relationships: Friend for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

Iowa City Bicycle Taxi Rickshaw Pedicabs

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UPDATE: 30 Aug 2023 This document has been updated to include changes over the past 14 years since the original posting date. Here are some articles about recent developments in pedicab service for Iowa City: Benefits — Bicycle delivery services and pedicabs provide non-polluting, small, safe, quiet, inexpensive, healthy, fun, and fueled by water and renewable… Continue reading Iowa City Bicycle Taxi Rickshaw Pedicabs

Facebook People, Groups, Organizations, Business, Page, Friends, Fans, Members Guide Reference Support Help

Technology > Resources > Facebook Summary. Facebook is a popular online social networking website that allows individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations to create a presence and connect with others. As of 12 June 2009, Facebook began allowing individual users to have their own personalized and simplified permanent short Facebook URL website address. This now establishes… Continue reading Facebook People, Groups, Organizations, Business, Page, Friends, Fans, Members Guide Reference Support Help

Jeff Han Perceptive Pixel Multi Touch Computer Screen Video Featuring Beautiful Strange by Bedrock – Streaming Music Song Player Listen Online

Effective Living > Music Summary. The song Beautiful Strange by Bedrock was recently popularized because of its use as a soundtrack to the amazing Perceptive Pixel touch screen technology Brightcove video featuring Jeff Han. Apple iPhone. When the video first appeared, it was promoted through numerous channels on the Internet. News of multi-touch screen technology was… Continue reading Jeff Han Perceptive Pixel Multi Touch Computer Screen Video Featuring Beautiful Strange by Bedrock – Streaming Music Song Player Listen Online