Author Archives: Jeff

Jul 04

2010s technology, 1990s computer

Posted on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at 4:37 PM by Jeff

Through use of a digital converter, it is possible to watch television through the coax port on a Power Macintosh 6500. Just put the converter between the wall jack and computer, set Apple Video Player to Channel 3/4, and use … Continue reading →

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Jul 02

The division between sunny and hot

Posted on Monday, July 2, 2012, at 2:30 PM by Jeff

Highs of 95 and 96? Just “sunny,” according to the National Weather Service. But 97? That’s hot. Check out those “lows.” Now, how about a nice tall glass of air? It seems almost unfair for us to get a whole … Continue reading →

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Jul 02

Carroll, Creston sorting centers to close

Posted on Monday, July 2, 2012, at 10:31 AM by Jeff

There was one more attempt to save them, but that failed. The sorting centers in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids will remain open, at least.

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Jun 30

So long, mac.com page

Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 3:28 PM by Jeff

It’s a weekend of goodbyes. After more than a decade, homepage.mac.com/jeffmorrison expires at midnight, as Apple cancels iTools/.Mac/MobileMe in favor of iCloud. The web-hosting service served me very, very well. I am sad to see it go.

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Jun 29

Goodbye to Missouri and A&M

Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 12:00 PM by Jeff

IOWA STATE/KANSAS: I hope you’re happy! I hope you’re happy now! I hope you’re happy how you hurt your cause forever! I hope you think you’re clever! MISSOURI/TEXAS A&M: I hope you’re happy! I hope you’re happy too! I hope … Continue reading →

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Jun 27

ATTN: It’s hot out

Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 3:09 PM by Jeff

The view from my computer’s menu bar:  At least nothing here is on fire, unlike Colorado. Scary pictures coming out of there.

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Jun 27

Iowa and MLB blackouts

Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 12:44 PM by Jeff

The good thing about Des Moines is that it’s two hours from Omaha, three hours from Kansas City, four hours from the Twin Cities, six hours from St. Louis, and six hours from Chicago. The bad thing about Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Jun 26

Video of derecho damage in Traer

Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 11:08 AM by Jeff

The one-year anniversary of the derecho that struck central Iowa is approaching. This video on YouTube shows the immediate aftermath. (Caution for language. But in fairness, if you saw the side of an industrial building ripped apart you’d swear too.) … Continue reading →

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Jun 24

Ed Thomas, 1950-2009

Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 8:00 AM by Jeff

Three years ago today. The year before, ESPN had done a piece about Thomas and the tornado recovery in Parkersburg. 2011 followup in Sports Illustrated.

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Jun 23

More Sabula bridge construction information

Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 6:17 PM by Jeff

The Illinois DOT is going to have a meeting about the US 52 bridge next week. The project engineer says the goal is to keep the existing bridge open during construction in 2015-17, which would be a very good thing … Continue reading →

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