‘Blogging’ Archives
Tolling for dollars
Towards the end of June it was reported that the foreign investors who bought the lease for the Indiana toll road were in danger of default. While it was reported a day later that a default is not expected, with what took place in Indiana being cited as an example of why Ohio should lease it's turnpike -- the resulting media coverage is worth [...]
John Lennon closet Repub? Sigh …
Imagine there's credibility ... A word that would be extremely difficult to attach to Fred Seaman, a man who admitted to stealing hundreds of the late Beatle's personal photographs and letters. Seaman for a year took items that did not belong to him that included personal journals written by John Lennon, all a part of a deal he struck with [...]
Dog Warden subpoena no surprise
It's a story tonight covered by several local media -- Councilman D. Michael Collins issued a subpoena to Lucas County Dog Warden Julie Lyle so she would appear before a Toledo City Council Law and Criminal Justice committee hearing set for Monday. During the June 21 Agenda Review, it was asked if the dog warden was going to be present, it [...]
Fight and Fire in my hood
Yesterday was a trying day in my South Toledo neighborhood. Beyond the typical family dramas I must face on a regular basis two things happened that were not part of the normal realm of experience. My youngest daughter and a friend felt unsafe and arsonist struck. While there's no swimming on a hot summer day, people in my neighborhood still [...]
Memorial Day Ceremony
Pictures taken today at the Memorial Day Ceremony in the Civic Mall in Downtown Toledo. Video from parts of the ceremony will follow when they are done uploading. Turnout for the ceremony was less than last year's event, by both the public and by elected officials. That said, it was a very well done ceremony and it gave those of us who did [...]
Jungle Stats
We are coming up on a year of Glass City Jungle being at the new website, I've been kind of remiss as far as sharing statistics with as busy as my life has been between blogging and my increased duties for Toledo Free Press. However, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have continued to support the Jungle -- those who just [...]
The predicted Rapture
You've most likely seen the numerous billboards and other advertising telling you that May 21 is Judgement Day ... Some believed it was a prediction of the end of times, but it's one religious group predicting the Rapture with their believe the end of life as we know it will happen in October 21, 2011. Some are taking a light hearted view [...]
Voters spoke on Casino
Issue 3 passed in Ohio, it was the will of the voters. Expecting and demanding the casinos to deliver on what was promised is one thing, trying to change things that conflict with what voters approved is another. Know the inside scoop on how to effectively play your hand using tips from our online poker sites. Long-time readers of the [...]
We Could Save the Children
Editor's note: This article is extracted from the Atlanta Housing Authority's 15-Year Progress Report. The complete report can be found here. "What Powered Our Mission" is the fourth installment of a five-part series. Follow AHA on Face Book. ________________________________________________________________ Soon after Renee Lewis Glover [...]
Malware & Misinformation
It's late at night, someone knocks on your door, your porch light isn't working so you can't quite make out who they are. Do you ask for more information or just open the door? Millions of Americans, including many area residents, just open the door when it comes to allowing access to their computers and reposting information just because they [...]
