“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” – James Madison (20070306tu2205)
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Materialism
“It has been said that the happiest two days of a man’s life are the day he buys the boat he’s always wanted and the day he sells it.” – Jonathan S. (20070301th1533)
UICCU – Can Your Financial Institution Do This?
The University of Iowa Community Credit Union recently considered changing its name to Optiva Credit Union. As a member-governed organization, a special meeting was held on 28 February 2007 to discuss and vote upon the name change. At the meeting, of the members who attended and voted, a majority chose to delay a name change… Continue reading UICCU – Can Your Financial Institution Do This?
Digital Recording of LP Record Album
Today I assembled what I believe to be one of the simplest methods for digitally recording old LP records. The above photo shows the hardware required which is described in the steps below. The cost for these various components is fairly high, but the quality of recording is quite good. 1. Audio-Technica turn table, model… Continue reading Digital Recording of LP Record Album
Oprah Winfrey
Global Impact. To the casual observer, the Oprah Winfrey Show might appear to be just another daytime talk show. Yet, a brief visit to Oprah.com reveals that her talk show is just one part of a world-wide organization that is powerfully changing people’s lives. The Oprah Winfrey Show reaches over 48 Million people in 126… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey
Education, Government Programs
“No Child Left Behind left the money behind.” – Barack Obama [Source: Daily Iowan, Front Page] (20070212mo1739)
Hard Work, Discipline, Perseverence, Vision, Purpose
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine (20070209fr2257)
Education, Activism, Service to Humanity
“If this magnificent structure is to fulfill the dreams out of which it has arisen, it can only do so by stirring the impulses of the young men and women of Iowa to lives … of service to mankind.” – Statement of Dedication for the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa (20070206tu1229)
Surveillance
“Little Brother is watching you.” – Gregory Johnson (20070205mo1104)
Debt Elimination
Consumer indebtedness is on the rise. Millions of people today are living beyond their means yet few recognize the problem and fewer are willing to do something about it. Because this problem is so widespread, most popular financial management computer programs (like Microsoft Money or Quicken) assume everyone is struggling with debt and for this… Continue reading Debt Elimination
Speak the truth in kindness
“Say it straight, simple, and with a smile.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20070101mo1545)
Transcendence, Intention
“Each one of us holds transformational capabilities to engage the world constructively through the images of the future we hold in our mind. Our thoughts have power. The power of intent together with action transforms our lives and our world.” – Dennis Kucinich, an open letter 20061230sa