JR: Running - (My Mar 3, 2014 ToledoTalk.com comment to someone who is running his first marathon at the Glass City Marathon in Toledo in April.) Best of luck. That's quite a leap from a 5K to a marathon. I completed five marathons long ago. I ran the Glass City... more>> 6 min read
- Mar 04, 2014 - #running #blog_jr

JR: Humanized.com design philosophy - Info from: From clocks to computers, these are the principles we follow when designing and evaluating humane interfaces. We're constantly working to make software follow them more and more. However, these principles are also hard to design for, ... more>> 6 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #design #blog_jr

JR: Nov 17, 2013 Toledo area weather notes - 11:54 a.m. - Airport run today. Left home at 9:25 a.m. Shopped at The Andersons on way home. Arrived home at 11:40 a.m. This morning has been partly to mostly sunny, breezy, occasional light rain. All cloud types at all heights. Temps around 60 degre... more>> 12 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #weather #storm #toledo #blog_jr

JR: Summary about ProMedica moving its headquarters to downtown Toledo - Feb 4, 2014 posts: Toledo Talk thread Toledo Free Press story Toledo Blade story Bullet-pointed highlights: developing the downtown riverfront area begin in 2016 renovation of the Steam Plant retain the Steam Plant's historical aspects build ... more>> 3 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #toledo #business #politics #blog_jr

JR: Using the Internet for fun and profit - Sep 30, 2013 - Wired - Twitter Founder Reveals Secret Formula for Getting Rich Online Excerpts: Ev Williams has figured out the internet. his message was clear: At a time when so many internet entrepreneurs are running around Silicon Valley try... more>> 4 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #quote #web #business #howto #gtd #blog_jr

JR: Info on attending UM game - Sat, Oct 5, 2013 football game Minnesota Gophers at Michigan Wolverines Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. EDT weather app Compiling info from my notes. parking info at UM football games, includes: location of permit-only and non-permit lots and costs. ... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #sports #football #college #blog_jr

JR: Possible answer to what is killing bees - Excerpts from a July 2013 Quartz story Scientists discover whats killing the bees and its worse than you thought As weve written before, the mysterious mass die-off of honey bees that pollinate $30 billion worth of crops in the US has so decimate... more>> 2 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #bees #insects #nature #chemicals #agriculture #blog_jr

JR: Crafting an online media story - PolicyMic doesnt sound like a news website that could work. It peddles news and opinion pieces on serious topics, like North Carolinas voter ID laws, anti-gay policy in Russia, or Republican opposition to immigration reform all targeted at Millennia... more>> 2 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #media #writing #design #blog_jr

JR: Cold-brew Coffee - Another of the many ways to brew coffee. NY Times.1 Without the bitterness produced by hot water, the cold-brewed coffee had hints of chocolate, even caramel. I dropped my sugar packet no need for it. The best brews hardly need cream. Cold-br... more>> 7 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #coffee #beverage #recipe #blog_jr

JR: Boost Your Productivity With Hemingway’s Hack - To my surprise, none of these lists mentions an easy to grasp rule Ernest Hemingway applied to his writing process. His hack is perhaps too nonconformist to be part of the "getting things done" gospel. The winner of the 1954 Nobel prize in Literatur... more>> 2 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #writing #gtd #creativity #productivity #blog_jr

JR: Guidelines to increase productivity by limiting time on the Internet - June 2013 Medium.com post Why I Dont Check Facebook Till 6PM - Systems over Discipline These are the author's guidelines or efficiency rules to increase productivity. Only check e-mails between 11AM - 12PM, and 3PM - 4PM. My cell phone stays f... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #socialmedia #gtd #blog_jr

JR: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe - 2 to 3 lb. Pork Sirloin Roast tsp Salt tsp Pepper 1 tbsp Cooking Oil 2 Medium Onions , cut into thin wedges 1 C Root Beer 2 tbsp Minced Garlic 3 C Root Beer (2 12oz cans or bottles) 1 C Bottled Chili Sauce Several dashes bottled Hot Pepper Sauce (... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #food #recipe #blog_jr

JR: Views toward Internet Explorer browsers - Especially versions prior to v9. If Daring Fireball looks goofy in your browser, youre likely using a shitty browser that doesnt support web standards. Internet Explorer, Im looking in your direction. If you complain about this, I will laugh a... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #browser #design #blog_jr

JR: Perfect Potatoes Recipe - 1 C Hot Water 1 packet Dry Onion Soup Mix C Butter, melted tsp Pepper 8 Medium Red Potatoes, unpeeled, cut in 1 cubes Parsley Flakes Combine water, soup mix, butter and pepper in a greased 2 quart casserole. Add potatoes. Bake, covered, at 35... more>>
- Mar 03, 2014 - #food #recipe #blog_jr

JR: 2013 Toledo outdoor concerts - Summer 2013 Concerts at Ottawa Park Free. All concerts are on Saturdays and run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Scheduled line-up: July 6 - The Chardon Polka Band July 13 - East River Drive (Las Vegas Show) July 20 - Night Session (Swing-Big Band) ... more>> 1 min read
- Mar 03, 2014 - #toledo #events #music #blog_jr