Monday, July 18, 2011

Efficient To-Do List Review

I’ve been disappointed by the limitations of the typical to-do lists found in calendars, e-mail clients and such. So I went searching the internet the other day to try to find something better, yet a program that is also affordable. I found what I was looking for when I came across Efficient To-Do List by Efficient Software.
Efficient To-Do List is a stand alone software program that enables you to create to-do lists for any project at home, work or your small business. You can set start dates and due dates. It allows you to show the progress of the tasks also. You can set the priority of each task and you can also color code the task to define a category. There is also a window for writing your comments for each task that you add.
The free version does have some limitations. In the free version you cannot create groups with tasks, subtasks and siblings. If you want that option you’ll have to buy the Pro Version. That isn’t a problem though, as the program is very affordable. I would certainly recommend it.
If you’re like me, staying organized in your daily life is the only way to get things done and stay on top of it. By using Efficient To-Do List at home you can keep your daily life organized and teach your children how to do the same.
Use it for work and keep yourself organized to improve your on the job performance and impress your employer. If you run your own business, using Efficient To-Do List will increase your profitability.
Students also will find this application handy to organize their time and get their assignments and projects done in timely manner.
I found their help files to be informative and easy to understand. The software itself is intuitive, with a short learning curve. You’ll be up and running right away after you install it. The UI is that of a typical Windows UI and easy to navigate. Different skins are available also so you can customize the appearance of the window. By default Efficient To-Do List is set to open when you start your computer. When it starts, any reminders for tasks due will pop up. Any reminders are optional of course and if you didn’t want it opening on start up, that option can be changed also.
I’m running the program on my computer with Windows7, 64 bit. So far I’ve had no problems at all. I will be using this app for a long time and I’ll be looking at their other products as well.
Another thing I should mention, is that they also have a portable version available for free download. This one you can install on a flash drive to take with you to the office or home and use it on any computer. Now, how handy is that?
So go get your copy and get organized! You’ll be glad you did.
-Ed

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Disability Discrimination

We often hear about discrimination in many forms. We sympathize with those who are discriminated against and try to be understanding. However, until it happens to us, we don't really know how it feels or what impact it has on our lives.

About a year and a half ago, the VA provided me with a power wheel chair since I can no longer walk more than a few feet at a time with assistance. I then sent a request to the corporation that owns the apartment complex, for a special door closer to be installed on the door to the rear entrance of my apartment building that complies with ADA regulations for barrier free access to my building. Since then my repeated requests have gone unanswered and have been ignored.

I've contacted my city alderman and had a visit with him and another city official. They have not done anything for me either. It seems they have no authority to enforce any laws to comply with with fair housing or the ADA regulations.

So I'm stuck here in my apartment with no way out except when I can get someone to open the door for me to allow me to get in and out. How fair is that? No one can imagine how depressing it is to look out the window knowing that you can't get out to enjoy the outdoors.

If I could afford an attorney I would definitely file a lawsuit for discriminating against me. I feel that I've run out of  options now. I could try having it installed myself, but then I run the risk of getting myself in trouble for doing it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

When you see someone at a disadvantage because of circumstances beyond their control, be understanding and sympathetic. Try to  help if you can. They will certainly appreciate it and I will too.

-Ed