When creating reviews of products or services, it’s natural to praise the products we like and use. We tend to overlook their faults. This video with Greg Johnson explores this issue. (8 Apr 2019)
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WordPress.com Classic and Block Editors
Here’s how to switch between the Classic and Block editors when using WordPress.com and also a tip on how you can use the Classic Editor interface when in Block Editor mode. Video by Greg Johnson (5 Apr 2019). Learn more at ResourcesForLife.com/web
CONSUMER ALERT – Microsoft OneDrive PDF Phishing Shared Document Scam
This video describes a Microsoft OneDrive phishing scam that arrives as an email and appears to be from a known acquaintance sharing some PDF files. As the video explains, the process builds trust with the ultimate goal of getting the user to enter their Microsoft account login information.
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ResourcesForLife.com – News 201903 | 31 Mar 2019 | Sunday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. New Subscription Form If you’d like to receive a monthly email update you can click here to subscribe. I’ve recently switched over to using Mail Chimp instead of Yahoo Groups. I hope… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201903
What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
In the US, the very same blood test can cost $19 at one clinic and $522 at another clinic just blocks away — and nobody knows the difference until they get a bill weeks later. Journalist Jeanne Pinder says it doesn’t have to be this way. She’s built a platform that crowdsources the true costs… Continue reading What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
PDFScanner Apple MacOS OCR PDF Scanning App – License Agreement
[Note: This is the license agreement for version 1.14.0 (115) of the PDFScanner app for Apple MacOS computers. 13 Mar 2019] THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE _________________ TESSERACT http://code.google.com/p/tesseract-ocr/ This package contains the Tesseract Open Source OCR Engine. Originally developed at Hewlett Packard Laboratories Bristol and at Hewlett Packard Co, Greeley Colorado, all the code in this… Continue reading PDFScanner Apple MacOS OCR PDF Scanning App – License Agreement
Dark Patterns Attempt to Manipulate and Control Consumers
Dark Patterns are attempts by advertisers and content designers to manipulate consumers into taking actions that companies desire (like purchasing something) while making it difficult or confusing to take actions companies don’t want (such as canceling an account or opting out). Here are some resources to help you learn more about these deceptive practices. More can… Continue reading Dark Patterns Attempt to Manipulate and Control Consumers
Returning to the Town that Walmart Left Behind
When Walmart moves into rural towns, the impact on local small businesses can be devastating and often results in local stores closing down. Even more devastating is the wasteland left behind when a Walmart pulls out of a community after homogenizing the local economy. Educational preparedness and workforce readiness are hindered. In other words, the… Continue reading Returning to the Town that Walmart Left Behind
Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to “where bad things are going to happen” and, over barbecue and good conversation, seeks to save lives. (12… Continue reading Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
Rising California Housing Cost Resulting in High Rates of Homelessness and Poverty
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street Journal. (8 Mar 2019)
“The American Dream in 50 Seconds” – A Commentary by Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg describes the American Dream in 50 seconds, and explains what factors are making it increasingly hard for people to achieve that dream. Video recorded on 4 Mar 2019 by the ICPL. This excerpt is used for non-commercial educational purposes according to fair use copyright practices.
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ResourcesForLife.com – News 201902 | 28 Feb 2019 | Thursday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. New Subscription Form If you’d like to receive a monthly email update you can click here to subscribe. I’ve recently switched over to using Mail Chimp instead of Yahoo Groups. I hope… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201902