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Windows XP Cursor Black Block Box
Technology Summary. Sometimes the windows cursor will change from the “I” icon to a black block or box. This may be an indication that the cursors are missing from the cursors folder. Follow these instructions to fix the problem. Download the Windows XP Cursors file and expand it. Place the contents of this folder in… Continue reading Windows XP Cursor Black Block Box
Internet Explorer 7 – Initial Setup and Resolving Problems by Resetting
Internet Explorer 7 can sometimes have problems that result in certain web pages not showing up properly. One way to fix these problems is to reset the program and restore it to the original configuration. Below you’ll find a video showing how to do this. There is also a short video showing the recommended configuration… Continue reading Internet Explorer 7 – Initial Setup and Resolving Problems by Resetting
Deaf Violinist – Pantene Video Television Commercial
Activism > Advertising Summary. Companies are increasingly producing advertising with an inspirational message that focuses on values rather than products or services. This video from Pantene is an example.
It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo – Political and Economic Commentary about Tom Vilsack by Michael Richards
Activism > Politics It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo It’s major news when a fellow Iowan is elevated to the Presidential cabinet. The last time that happened was with seed pioneer Henry Wallace in the late 1940’s. Tom Vilsack’s story epitomizes the American Dream of an orphaned youth that rises to lofty national stature. His… Continue reading It Takes Courage to Challenge the Status Quo – Political and Economic Commentary about Tom Vilsack by Michael Richards
Creating Order and Organization will help in Reducing Clutter and Chaos of Things Physical and Digital
Effective Living Summary. Perhaps it is an oversimplification to say that clutter is the fruit of disorganization. Yet it’s true. Where a system of order is missing, then disorder will prevail. The saying, “A place for everything, and everything in its place,” suggests that we must first have a system of storage, placement, and order… Continue reading Creating Order and Organization will help in Reducing Clutter and Chaos of Things Physical and Digital
Duck the Movie by Nicole Bettauer – Film Review – Philip Baker Hall
Lifeways | Video Summary. Duck is a thought provoking film about relationships, and finding meaning in life. “In 2009, when Los Angeles’ last city park is closed to the public, a dispossessed man — and the duck who follows him as a mother — quest west, on foot, in search of water and meaning, in… Continue reading Duck the Movie by Nicole Bettauer – Film Review – Philip Baker Hall
GetMotivated.com Get Motivated by Peter Lowe – Junk Mail Spam Has No Unsubscribe for Removal from Email List
Activism > Consumer Defense Summary. The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 requires, among other things, that spam junk email mail include an easy to use unsubscribe option. The organization, Get Motivated of GetMotivated.com, sends out emails without an unsubscribe option. Numerous requests by us to be removed from their list have gone ignored. A person really needs to… Continue reading GetMotivated.com Get Motivated by Peter Lowe – Junk Mail Spam Has No Unsubscribe for Removal from Email List
GetDegrees.com for Distance Education and Online Learning for Degrees
Effective Living Summary. If you are looking for Online Education resources, you’ll want to take a look at GetDegrees.com to expand your career opportunities. Below is a video tour of their site. We want to thank GetDegrees.com for their support.
Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headphones with Microphone for Voice Speech Recognition and Garage Band Music Recording
Technology Summary. The Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headphones with Microphone are ideal for use with Voice Speech Recognition and music recording with programs such as Apple iLife Garage Band. At a cost of about $40 or less, there’s really no need to evaluate or consider any other headphones. These headphones offer: Laser-tuned audio drivers Sound Switch… Continue reading Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headphones with Microphone for Voice Speech Recognition and Garage Band Music Recording
Voice Speech Recognition Software ViaVoice Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking MacSpeech Dictate Apple Windows Voice to Text
Technology Summary. This page offers an overview of voice to text or voice speech recognition. A few of the common programs are: Dictate by MacSpeech (for Apple Computers) Dragon Naturally Speaking by Nuance TalkIt TypeIt ViaVoice by IBM History. Voice speech recognition is a technology that has been developed over many decades from the 1970s… Continue reading Voice Speech Recognition Software ViaVoice Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking MacSpeech Dictate Apple Windows Voice to Text
Sudden Values Eastern Iowa Coupons Discounts Business Marketing
Effective Living > Iowa City Summary. Sudden Values of Eastern Iowa offers exceptional marketing services for businesses. Customers benefit from receiving coupons and specials from their favorite local businesses. Below is a video tour of the Sudden Values website featuring a narrative interview with Wes Kachingwe, the local representative of Sudden Values.