Category Archives: Effective Living

Life is GREAT… DISCONNECT and enjoy (PSA Video From DayToDisconnect.com)

Posted on 29 May 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

This is an inspiring short video about disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting to the people and life around us. [source]

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Make Facebook Function Like Pinterest by Creating a Facebook Page for Following and Sharing Topic-Specific News and Posts

Posted on 22 May 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

As you know, your personal Facebook Home page lists news posted from your friends and any pages you like. With too many friends and liked pages, it becomes hard to keep up. The instructions below describe how to gather similar … Continue reading →

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Artifactory – Local Artists and Artisans Connection for Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Artists

Posted on 26 April 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

From: Tricia Knox To: Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Artists and Artisans * * * Greetings friends! I am happy to announce that we are rolling out our Iowa City Art/Maker Center called The Artifactory at the Cedar Rapids Science Center … Continue reading →

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Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity

Posted on 30 March 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance is a phenomenon where people reject any architectural design that they don’t personally like or that doesn’t fit into the sectarian insular homogeneous cookie cutter template of what they believe to be acceptable. Increasingly it’s become … Continue reading →

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The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection

Posted on 28 March 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

A recent Moen Group development project in Iowa City called The Chauncey (pictured above) has sparked some controversy because of the perception that it will block out the entire skyline and cast a shadow over the city. (See “The Sky … Continue reading →

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Panasonic “Ideas for Life” and “Say Yes to Less. More to Life.”

Posted on 22 March 2013 by gregorypauljohnson

AT&T recently began an advertising campaign that promoted the “Bigger is Better” message. At a time when we all need to be conserving and learning to live with less, such messages are detrimental. From Panasonic, a new advertising campaign encourages … Continue reading →

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Wells Lamont 535S Womens Gardening Gloves, Nitrile Coated Knit

Posted on 30 December 2012 by gregorypauljohnson

Product Summary These gardening gloves are comfortable, sturdy and are also effective around the house or when moving because they provide extra grip and protection for the hands. Product Description Wells Lamont 535S Women’s Gardening Gloves, Nitrile Coated Knit, Small … Continue reading →

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Chico Sling rePETe Bag is Reusable and Made From Recycled Materials

Posted on 26 December 2012 by gregorypauljohnson

Summary. The Chico Sling rePETe Bag shown here is reusable, light weight, and compact for storage when not in use. [Buy Now] It’s Green. It is made from 99% recycled materials. Comfortable. The wide shoulder strap spreads weight evenly for a … Continue reading →

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Copyright and Fair Use – General Guidelines Statement and Disclosure

Posted on 24 November 2012 by gregorypauljohnson

Summary. Below is a generic copyright and fair use statement for bloggers, website owners, and educators who use various forms of intellectual property and media in their social commentaries and teaching. The statement below addresses the unique circumstances of bloggers … Continue reading →

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Office Digital Dictation and Transcription Solution

Posted on 13 November 2012 by gregorypauljohnson

Summary. For legal, medical, industrial, and other complex voice dictation demands, traditional voice recognition software is still not as accurate and reliable as having a skilled and familiar person transcribing your voice recordings of memos and reports. However, some digital transcription … Continue reading →

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