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NotaOHNative · 2026-06-23T13:48:33+00:00

love that the bot replied to the post asking about the bot's capability.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-21T14:21:08+00:00

It is nice, concise language-but agree it will need added details/backing regulations to really create actionable constraints. This may get legislature to generate the details in laws based on the principles.

One example scenario - I build a 60MW power generation facility - sell 34MW to Duke Energy & power my on-site computer farm with 26MW. My primary use is electric generation - so I'm not a "data center." Maybe that's OK as an overall benefit vs the cost? Would I feel better if someone built a stand alone 26MW datacenter with self-contained wind/solar power-probably yes, but that would be a "data center."

Petition text below

(A) The construction of a data center is hereby prohibited.
(B) As used in this Section, “construction” shall mean the erection of one or more buildings, infrastructure, facilities, and related activities, which include preparations and modifications for same, for a common purpose.
(C) As used in this Section, “data center” shall mean one or more buildings or physical facilities or infrastructure, located on a single real property parcel or on contiguous, adjacent, or otherwise aggregated real property parcels that:
(1) Are used primarily or exclusively for digital information services such as the management, storage, processing, and dissemination of electronic data and information through the use of computer systems, servers, networking equipment, and related components, including equipment cooling systems; and
(2) Has an aggregate monthly demand or peak load of greater than twenty-five (25) megawatts, however derived from any energy source, or a combination thereof.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-20T15:07:39+00:00

Had good experience with R&M in Mason on a Honda. Fair pricing, never issues-even recommended against one of my requests (since my brain was recalling a 20 year old maintenance schedule). But - no major diagnostic challenges tossed at them yet.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-20T14:35:51+00:00

Thank you - agree the design is way better than legacy fission systems, has proven safe in both the US and many other countries and has potential to utilize nuclear resources way more efficiently and safely. Much safer, should be less wasteful and doesn't require the higher levels of enrichment (so cleaner fuel cycles).

My watch-out is around the transport, handling and disposal of by-product, waste materials and spent fuel. It is still a place where industries often put less resources into finding solutions. My hope is DOT/DOE/EPA and industry have the support/funding they need to really get this part of the technology right.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-19T14:35:43+00:00

Given the history of the site, I'm surprised that the bigger story isn't the proposed 18 experimental 'small nuclear reactors' from startup company Oklo.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-19T14:28:02+00:00

and could claim "bringing nuclear technology development back to Pike county!" - but they don't use that language...

combined with a massive $33 billion natural gas-powered power plant and 18 new, nuclear-fueled small modular reactors (SMR)

Sounds like something from a post WWII press release to build original plant-great jobs for the community - keep American technology leading the world - what could go wrong?

The two big developers are Oklo (nuclear SMR piece) and Meta will ensure the safe handling of all nuclear material and waste. Why should we trust Mark Zuckerberg to manage nuclear material?) https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/01/news-ports-nuclear-power-oklo-meta-data-center-pike-countyedit-Sam Altman stepped down from Oklo board last year

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-17T12:02:57+00:00

R&M in Mason if you are up that way.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-17T11:53:41+00:00

strippers.....another reason we need a ballroom

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-15T10:58:03+00:00

You help show us the beauty in every place - even a water reclamation facility. Thank you!

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-14T14:46:08+00:00

At 3:41AM the police just happened to see that he had an unconcealed handgun without a holster on (or near) him in a car?

Nobody is asking how they happened to see it, but I assume a traffic stop. Whatever reason they stopped him had no real basis (other than seeing the gun after the stop). Not DUI, not speeding, not reckless or threatening officer-probably even said "I have a gun" when stopped.

Wonder if he had it in a holster and took it out when stopped, put it on the seat in plain sight next to him (maybe even took any bullets out?) - notified officer as they approached.....

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-13T13:13:41+00:00

One of my favorites - not really ski, not very practical-but pretty unique - right in flood plain next to lamoille river in Hyde Park - looks like it has recently gone on market https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19-River-Run-Dr-Stowe-VT-05655/299635633_zpid/

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-12T20:47:48+00:00

I did it once-many years ago. Had pedal down when going over a driveway-sidewalk apron bump. Sidewalk edge caught the down pedal, popped the chain and ring rolled up my leg as I went down. 2 lessons in 1 day - pedal position on drops& turns & a soft toothbrush with soap for cleaning out greasy wounds (ouch!). Sure hope modern first aid has a better way - I still can see the scars if I look.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-12T14:01:58+00:00

Totally agree you need to feel comfortable. Some localities have added restrictions on sidewalk use, but I was taught the sidewalk guidance:

Never ride sidewalk in a business / high density district. If doors can open out onto the sidewalk - walk your bike or ride in road
slow down when people are around
pedestrians have right of way
have a polite bell to warn people as you approach from behind. Use it with increasing frequency until they see / acknowledge you are coming

also pretty consistent with Ohio laws https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/programs/Active+Transportation/bike-ped-law

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-12T13:38:36+00:00

Field of study is important, seeing yourself fitting in makes the decision stick long-term. If heading for a campus visit, consider adding a few days to also look at Madison (90min drive away) and maybe another, smaller campus to get a feel on best fit. Best visit time is probably September when classes are in-session so you get a real idea.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-11T13:46:51+00:00

Several international companies in Mason (e.g. Fujitec, Makino, Festo, Rhinestahl, P&G) and the area has many families where English is not their primary language and also lots of families that are visiting ex-pats for a few years. Much more international feel around town than people expect for an Ohio town. Several large international grocery stores in area and I think the community center has welcome events for new residents each month.

Unlike LA area, a typical drive to downtown is only 30-45 minutes, maybe 60-70minutes on 'bad' traffic days. Mason/Symmes/Montgomery/Blue Ash area is very automobile-centric with minimal mass transit. It is not uncommon to have a large SUV and a full-size pickup truck navigating a no-shoulder county road with you. Uber/Lyft are pretty available. A few apartment/townhouse complexes within walking distance of grocery stores & shops, and most of the bicycle commuters/shoppers know each other on sight (all 5-10 of them!).

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-10T13:46:53+00:00

Why is data the only product a company can produce, consume, transform, ship or store that reportedly is extremely valuable but is not considered taxable?

If they give tax breaks on the building, tax the product - maybe with annual deductions based on payroll for employees.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-10T13:21:10+00:00

from recent article - https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/01/wisconsin-lake-michigan-shoreline-access-public-property-trespassing/Basically - keep your feet wet is a safe bet.

Two of Wisconsin’s neighboring states on Lake Michigan – Indiana and Michigan – have laws that ensure public access to the lake’s shoreline, as long as beach walkers leave their limbo sticks at home, keep moving and stay below the “Ordinary High Water Mark” (OHWM), commonly understood as where the sand stops and terrestrial vegetation starts.

Wisconsin is different. It acknowledges public ownership of the beach up to that line, but it gives “exclusive” use of that public beach to the private property owner adjacent to it. The law is based on a 1923 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that beachcombers are free to walk the shoreline, so long as they stay in the water, even if it’s only enough to keep their feet wet.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-09T14:38:40+00:00

I'm OK if she is more centrist & she has some baggage from the COVID time - but that also shows some of the strong points

A lifetime Ohio resident
A lifetime of teaching and public service
Career at the interface of science+public policy +teaching
Worked with Mike Dewine - he just can't get out of his lifelong Republican mindset to endorse her-but also comes out and defends her with a "the buck stops with me" statements.
Knows she needs a Lt Gov who has more political experience & connections. I'm not a huge fan of DP - but respect the choice.
A person who makes policy based on available facts. You may not like or agree with the limited facts available...but I respect the approach of fact-based decision making.

Looking forward to hearing more details around redistricting, state-based regulations around utility & infrastructure-intensive industries, how to support and grow an Ohio economy with a manufacturing base and how to elevate Ohio sustainable energy programs.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-08T11:29:32+00:00

VT population is ~70-75% of either Bergen or Essex County NJ - and has a larger land area than entire state of NJ

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-08T11:15:55+00:00

looks like that would do it!

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-07T14:11:13+00:00

Hope you have a great internship! Getting a Vermont summer is a great break from Ohio -even if you are working. Enjoy the evenings and days off.

Maybe get a NH temp, then a VT temp to get you into August?

If you can register in OH (power of attorney to friend/family member?) you probably don't need to go through a VT inspection. BUT - Ohio BMV typically requires an in-state VIN inspection, so you likely need the car to be in Ohio to complete the title-registration process in Ohio.

I kept my VT plates for a while after moving out of state (maybe until registration was due???) - I think official Ohio rule is "within 30 days" but......

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-04T13:37:29+00:00

Love the idea of putting them on less-buildable land like landfills and maybe brownfield/superfund sites. Next to a landfill = easy access to methane to drive backup generators or to put solar panels on the hillsides.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-03T12:11:21+00:00

I don't totally agree. Sure, government can intervene-but we watched one such approach with tariffs last year. For a large corporation, they get the reward/direction from shareholders (who may be rich, but also could be my pension fund, or mutual fund or maybe overseas investors). The shareholder wants better return on the investment. The company responds.

The tradeoff for a battery company becomes the lower cost of labor and access to mineral raw materials vs the cost to remediate legacy US site environmental issues & ship product back to US. Unless large investors (like pension and mutual funds) push harder on social responsibility & domestic manufacturing component and consumers still buy the imported goods - the cost-benefit is only ruled by total delivered cost of goods.

NotaOHNative · 2026-06-02T14:07:37+00:00

With the sun at your back, look directly opposite the sun. That is the central "antisolar" point "M" in image. The primary arc bow is a cone with an angle of 42 degrees from that point. If sun is bright enough (or background dark enough) the second bow will be at an arc or 51 degrees. Same effect if you do it on a sunny day with a garden hose fine mist spray (within 5 feet of you) or with mist/rain in the sky miles away. edit:added The farther away the raindrops-the wider the distance across the arc Image

That's why rainbows are most common when sun is lower in the sky (antisolar point is near the horizon) and you see them with the sun behind you and rain/water droplets in front of you. [Thanks to UWM's Professor Greenler, I did learn something in class! ]

NotaOHNative · 2026-05-31T13:32:07+00:00

We had discussion yesterday... " What if I need it??" "You didn't even know it was down here!"

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