JR: Web-based discussions are superior to radio discussions - That's stating the obvious. Below is my Jan or Feb 2014 comment posted at ToledoTalk.com. #todo find the link to my comment. (Another user said:) "Fred - why not invite AC down to speak on behalf of the residents who so far have chosen not to repre... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #todo #forums #web #radio #blog_jr

JR: Toledo forecasts issued on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 - urgent - winter weather message national weather service cleveland oh 319 pm est thu jan 23 2014 ohz003-006-008-017-018-027031-036038-047-240430- /o.new.kcle.ws.a.0002.140125t0000z-140125t2100z/ /o.con.kcle.wc.y.0004.000000t0000z-140124t1700z/ lucas... more>> 12 min read
- Jan 23, 2014 - #toledo #weather

JR: Toledo forecasts issued on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 - Solid, old-fashioned, cold and somewhat snowy, winter weather pattern continues for at least seven more days. From the Forecast.io page at ToledoWX at around 1:45 p.m. EST, on Jan 22, 2014: Clev NWS forecast for Toledo: Toledo 7-day forecast ... more>> 7 min read
- Jan 22, 2014 - #toledo #weather

JR: Reading longform on phones - Jan 21, 2014 - The Atlantic - Sit Back, Relax, and Read That Long Storyon Your Phone Interesting data about users reading long articles on phones. More than 50 percent of Buzzfeed's traffic comes from mobile visits. And that includes stories th... more>> 4 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #media #writing #longform #mobile #blog_jr

JR: My Jan 2014 Toledo Talk comment about the Toledo Meat Market - #todo find the thread where I posted this comment. (Another user said) "Or how about the swell-looking Toledo Meat Market (even though I've read glowing comments about the food--you gotta admit it looks pretty iffy on the outside)." (I responded w... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #todo #toledo #food #business #blog_jr

JR: NY Times Sections of Interest - Accumulating links City Room Blog Bits Tech Blog Personal Tech
- Jan 21, 2014

JR: Pothole reporting system - A wacky idea that I may still pursue, although it's a bit late for this season. It might be a fun and educational programmer exercise though. Jan 2014 ToledoTalk.com thread about potholes. Surely, a pothole reporting/searching mobile app exists. It... more>> 3 min read
- Mar 19, 2014 - #toledo #politics #mobile #app #311system #todo #blog_jr #geolocation

JR: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 Toledo Area Weather - hazardous weather outlook national weather service cleveland oh 353 am est tue jan 21 2014 ohz003-006014-017023-027033-036038-047-089-paz001003-220900- lucas-wood-ottawa-sandusky-erie oh-lorain-cuyahoga-lake-geauga- ashtabula inland-hancock-seneca-h... more>> 15 min read
- Jan 21, 2014 - #toledo #weather

JR: Elaine's Tea Shop vs City of Toledo - #todo finish editing Jan 20, 2014 blade page about elaine's tea shop battling the city of toledo over the shop's new sign placement. the biz is located on Sylvania ave in West Toledo. I drive by often, and i'm unsure what the problem is with the s... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #todo #toledo #business #politics #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Proposed new Toledo media outlet - just spitballing. digital-only media biz, covering toledo area. borrow function and design ideas from: medium.com qz.com mmqb.si.com fivethirtyeight.com vox.com subjects: politics only like a localized politico? prob not. but def local pol... more>>
- Apr 07, 2014 - #startup #media #local #toledo #idea #blog_jr

JR: Toledo weather forecast issued Jan 19, 2014 - Toledo 7-day forecast Last Update: Jan 19, 2014 6:55 am Today: Areas of blowing snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as ... more>> 1 min read
- Jan 19, 2014 - #toledo #weather

JR: Cheese Toastwich - (Post adapted from my Jan 18, 2014 comment in a ToledoTalk.com thread.) I first learned about "grilled cheese" when I was a junior or senior in high school. One day, the high school cafeteria's menu board advertised grilled cheese. I thought, what t... more>>
- Jan 18, 2014 - #food #blog_jr

JR: Facebook's mobile app strategy for 2014 - #todo add excerpts January 16, 2014 - The Verge - Facebook plans suite of standalone mobile apps for 2014 - Messenger is just the tip of the iceberg Related: Jan 30, 2014 stories https://www.facebook.com/paper #mobile - #app ... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #todo #mobile #app #socialmedia #messaging #blog_jr

JR: Suggestion for gluten-free products - ( My comment posted in this ToledoTalk.com thread ) Do you know what types of allergies? Wheat, nuts, etc.? I don't understand the vegan part, unless the child is allergic to honey, which would be horrible. Anyway, maybe the Organic Bliss Deli ... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #food #health #blog_jr

JR: Ice jam on Maumee River causes flooding in Grand Rapids - Jan 15 flood warning national weather service cleveland oh 129 pm est wed jan 15 2014 ohc095-173-161830- /o.new.kcle.fa.w.0005.140115t1829z-140116t1830z/ /00000.0.ij.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ wood oh-lucas oh- 129 pm est wed jan 15... more>> 5 min read
- Jan 16, 2014 - #weather