JR: Our CFL light bulb experiences - (Related to this December 2013 ToledoTalk.com thread. ) In 2006, I installed two curly CFL bulbs on our front porch, and both are still working, and I never turn off our front porch lights. Yeah, I should have installed something so that the fron... more>> 1 min read
- Dec 18, 2013 - #home #energy #blog_jr

JR: When did the Internet and the Web begin - Today, it's acceptable to use the terms "Internet" and "Web" interchangeably, although technically, they are dramatically different. Simple explanation: Internet - is the network Web (HTTP) - is a "program" that runs over the network Many othe... more>> 7 min read
- Dec 05, 2013 - #history #web #internet #technology #blog_jr

JR: Does the NFL really care about player safety? - I don't think so. The league does a good job of pretending to care while slowly ruining the game. Here's an example of the league's rampant hypocrisy regarding the safety of players in the National Football League: the NFL wants to add more games to... more>> 19 min read
- Dec 05, 2013 - #sports #football #nfl #health #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Anonymity and online privacy - (my july 2013 comment in toledotalk.com thread ) Visit with your normal Web browser. You should see listed: your IP address your Internet service provider your city your state etc. - basic information Tor Project If you are concerned,... more>> 6 min read
- Nov 22, 2013 - #tor #privacy #deepweb #blog_jr

JR: Posts related to Nov 17, 2013 severe weather - Radar images, SPC forecast maps, weather statements, and my notes, related to the severe weather outbreak that occurred on Sun, Nov 17, 2013. The SPC provided advanced notice on Thu morning, Nov 14, 2013. Numerous tornadoes were reported in Illinois... more>>
- Nov 21, 2013 - #weather #toledo #blog_jr

JR: The rules of government - These apply to all levels of goobermint. First rule: Assume the citizenry are stupid. Second rule: Pass legislation to protect the citizenry from themselves. Third rule: Assume all citizens are criminals. #politics - #moronism - #humor - #blo... more>>
- Nov 20, 2013 - #politics #moronism #humor #blog_jr

JR: Sat, Nov 16, 2013 Toledo Christmas shopping - Buying gifts for family from local people who sell their items at art and craft shows. Related post: Sat, Nov 16, 2013 Toledo Art Events First, we attempted to visit the Toledo Farmers Market, but Toledo's holiday parade was occurring or had just... more>> 2 min read
- Nov 19, 2013 - #toledo #business #art #event #shopping #holiday #blog_jr

JR: Sori Sushi - 5236 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 720-7674 Full menu - pdf file of images It's one of our favorite restaurants. Small place. I prefer to sit at the bar/counter so that we can watch Kenny prepare the food. Good show. Sori helps wait on the cus... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 19, 2013 - #food #restaurant #sushi #blog_jr

JR: The old is new again in Toledo government - (My comments posted in a Nov 2013 Toledo Talk thread titled Carty should be Collins' Chief of Staff ) It would be good for Toledo if DMC avoids having a book like this created about him someday. justread posted at 06:41:56 AM on Nov 16, 20... more>> 4 min read
- Nov 18, 2013 - #toledo #politics #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Doughnut crossed with a croissant - The latest pastry fad that's sweeping the nation. Cronuts is a trademarked term used by a bakery in New York City. I guess some places call them kronuts. (My comments below were posted in a November 2013 thread at ToledoTalk.com) Good timing. To... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 09, 2013 - #food #pastry #blog_jr

JR: Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle - (Someone spotted a large number of these insects in their yard on Oct 30, 2013 in Toledo. This is my comment at ToledoTalk.com.) Count the spots on the shell, but when you encounter that many, it's probably the Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle, which ... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 05, 2013 - #home #insects #nature #blog_jr

JR: Rescheduling Trick-or-Treat because of the forecast for rain - (My comments that were posted in an Oct 30, 2013 Toledo Talk thread ) From an Oct 30, 2013 Toledo Blade story Some area communities changed the times for trick-or-treating after getting spooked by weather forecasts. Elmore, Port Clinton, Allen To... more>> 8 min read
- Nov 04, 2013 - #weather #humor #event #blog_jr

JR: Heavy rain and the usual street flooding - June 2008 - (one of my old ToledoTalk.com posts) After a period of torrential rain, the usual roads flooded near our home in West Toledo. Photos were taken approximately between 7:40 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., June 25, 2008. The above photo shows Douglas Rd between C... more>> 2 min read
- Nov 04, 2013 - #weather #storm #blog_jr

JR: Growing tomatoes in our garden 2013 - We grew four species of tomatoes in our backyard garden in 2013. As of now, October 16, the garden is still producing tomatoes. Many green ones are still ripening slowly. No frost yet this season. No real threat of a frost thus far this season, so I ... more>> 2 min read
- Nov 02, 2013 - #todo #home #garden #food #blog_jr

JR: Toledo area swimmers warned about toxic algae in Lake Erie, again - Aug 14, 2013 - Columbus Dispatch - Toxic algae spur warning at Lake Erie beach near Toledo Toxic blue-green algae have resurfaced in the western basin of Lake Erie, prompting Ohio officials to post warnings for swimmers. Water tests at Maumee Bay ... more>> 5 min read
- Oct 31, 2013 - #media #moronism #nature #environment #plants #lakeerie #toledo #blog_jr