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Stephen Covey author of ‘7 Habits’ dead at 79

Stephen Richards Covey is the author of the best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Other books he has written include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families; a book I intend on reading soon. Covey’s family issued a statement: “In his final hours, he was surrounded by […]

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I have moved to Lighttpd

Looking for something with less weight I moved jermsmit.com over to Lighttpd. While not necessarily needed, I also rebuilt my server using the Ubuntu minimal install disk. By doing this I was able to cut out many things from the standard Ubuntu Server install and give me only want I need to run and host this site.  I am […]

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United States Declaration of Independence

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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QOTD: Quote by Albert Einstein

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” ― Albert Einstein

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The Pursuit of Happyness

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HeartRescue Project

The HeartRescue Project, funded by the Medtronic Foundation, is dedicated to improving how sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is recognized, treated and measured in the United States. Community response education is an important component of the program’s mission. Go to the HeartRescue Project resource page for more information about SCA, including education videos, training programs, and […]