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Honda makes a CNG version of the Civic.  I believe it is only available in California.  Check out http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-gx/

Austin
Ridgway, CO

The personal testimonial by Crystal was far more then informative. That sir, is good radio. Drama isn’t often a factor of this show. Please consider allowing, or even guiding, personal stories that are likewise informative and charming. Great show today!

The personal testimonial by Crystal was far more then informative. That sir, is good radio. Drama isn’t often a factor of this show. Please consider allowing, or even guiding, personal stories that are likewise informative and charming. Great show today!

Hi Jeff, 
That was indeed R417a freon needed for the marine air conditioner.  Sorry about the typo.
Thanks! Floyd- Richardson

Re: donating record albums.  You can take them to Half-Price Books, and either just give them to them or they will give you some money for them (very little, but some). 

I’m looking for a copy of MARSHALL, TEXAS, MARSHALL, TEXAS a Bill Moyers special back in the late 1970′s or 80′s.

The inability to get individual golf clubs doesn’t make any sense. Considering the number of angered golfers that wrap clubs around trees and snap them over thighs, you’d think they’d go broke buying full sets of clubs. And would they really just hang on to all those incomplete sets?

Jeff,
The man whose wife likes monkies should check out Chimp Haven. It is a chimp rescue in Keithville Louisiana. It is not too far away & they are all chimps, all the time.
Martha

Hi Jeff – The gentleman who called in regarding the wage of Wait Staff.  Currently is the hourly wage is $2.12 and a half cents. The majority of their salary is paid by you the customer! So, please everyone if you receive service that is good or better, leave 18 to 20%. Thank You Dallas!!!
BTW – I am not a server.
Sarah

Martha,
Thanks very much for the tip.  I do so hope to get to take her there. They look like a wonderful organization and perhaps at the very least we can start making some donations.
Thanks,
Max

For years I had wished that there’s a show like this; now, moved to Dallas just last month, I can’t believe there it is!

For starter: Please send the words out to charity org. that send people address labels.  I’ve gotten thousands of them through the years and they keep sending.  Consider how few people write letters these days, this is such a waste.

sc

Jeff, Tripping the sensor at a traffic light, put a couple of rare earth magnets on the bottom of the frame of your bike.

Frank in FW.

For Tuning and Lessons for Musical Instruments‏…
Contact stores which sell and/or repair instruments.
Rob in Plano

I had to run into the store during part of the show. Did anyone answer the question about where to find New England style hotdog buns?

I didn’t hear if there was an answer to places to donate sewing supplies, patterns and fabrics, but I recently donated to Berkner high school.  They have fashion and interior design programs there, and both need resources.  It’s also tax deductable.  Just give them an idea of how much the supplies are worth in writing and they’ll send you a receipt. The teacher I worked with was super-nice.  Came out to the parking lot to get the boxes since I had a baby in the car and everything.

I didn’t hear if there was an answer to places to donate sewing supplies, patterns and fabrics, but I recently donated to Berkner high school.  They have fashion and interior design programs there, and both need resources.  It’s also tax deductable.  Just give them an idea of how much the supplies are worth in writing and they’ll send you a receipt. The teacher I worked with was super-nice.  Came out to the parking lot to get the boxes since I had a baby in the car and everything.

In response to the question on 7/8/11 about person wanting to buy a Jeep… Collins Brothers Jeep in Wylie, TX sells Jeeps of all years that they have looked over, restored, etc.

I recently heard of a place where abandoned bikes were sold in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  However, I was unable to write it down as I was driving at the time.  I’m wondering if anyone out there knows when, where, or a website where I can get that info.

how does the U.S. compare to other countries regarding the percentage of it’s population  incarcerated?  How does Texas compare in the US?

Regarding the number of years or months courts  give as punishment for various crimes, such as drug related crimes – is there a scientific or studied  basis for this?  (such as studies that would show less  recidivism  based on specific length of time incarcerated, or is it just made up?

For a long time the design of reel mowers only allowed them to be effective on short, fine bladed grasses like hybrid bermuda.  There are recently some design innovations that will allow them to be used on taller, coarser grasses like St. Augustine.  Fiskars is one company with this new design.  I have not tried one yet, but supposedly they work well.

Where can I get a high quality, hand-made T-shirt quilt made? I heard that there is a really good shop in Arlington that specializes in hand made quilts… I have a couple of hundred Hasrley shirts that I want made into several King-size quilts.
Jack
Wichita Falls, TX

What’s the deal with bike-riders running red lights and stop signs?  Thought they faced the same rules as automobile drivers.

Re Marfa Lights.   I don’t buy the car headlights explanation.  I have seen the Marfa Lights several times.  On every occasion they will frequently travel above the horizon into the air and change colors.  I have read the headlights explanation which is based on placing a vehicle along the road and flashing its lights along with traffic frequency along the road.  This does not explain all of the phenomena that I have observed.

On the road, along with white and yellow markers, I see blue markers too. Why TXDOT put blue marker on the road and what it implies?
One thing I can think of is I mostly see blue markers near the intersection but I have also seen them at places which is not near the intersection.

I heard this was to mark fire hydrants.

Great show! I am looking for a place to get Louqats in DFW area. Louqat is a delicious, juicy fruit, the size of a cherry tomato, and usually sells in bunches on the twigs. I believe it is native from Japan, China and SE Asia.

Would be great to get info on where I can purchase it in Dallas/Fort Worth area.

I’m really interested in picking up abandoned bikes, too. I’ve never been able to get a better answer than the place on Harry Hines on Thursdays. Nothing like the surplus I hoped for, it was more like an abandoned pawn shop.
U-North Texas has a surplus everything sale on Tuesdays. Includes bikes. http://pps.unt.edu/content/public-saleThey’re open on Tuesdays 9-1.

This is the only explanation I’ve heard that makes sense, heard from a geologist in the area many years ago. That region is slightly geographically active. There’s also a lot of quartz in the ground. The motion and pressures cause a lot of static electricity, and what we see is basically lightning from the ground. I don’t know why it doesn’t make noise like regular lightning.

In Texas law, bicycles are vehicles, just like cars. But it’s a lot harder to start from a full stop on a bike, and many drivers don’t recognize bikes as vehicles. It’s a toss-up on safety, energy, and time for most riders, who will slow down a lot and put a foot down in case we need to stop fully. Many riders are very rude and just blow through a stop, but many also watch the traffic around us, it’s our lives at stake.

The lady in CO may have pulmonary edema and will need to see a doctor!!! Stephen Rodrigues, MD

Re exchanging the Armenian currency – the caller might try Thomas Cooke in Dallas. I’ve had good luck with them and bet they can help.

Thanks,
Peg in Grapevine

Is there a woodwork shop or garage in Dallas, TX where you can rent space and tools for Do-It-Yourself projects by the hour or for a couple of hours? That, or a wood-work shop or garage where they’ll rent you the space and let you bring your own tools and work on your project?

I am looking for live kombucha cultures in Dallas. Thank you.

I used to live in Denton. We called it Idiot Hills because we thought the homes were ridiculously overpriced and that one would have to be nuts to buy there.

I used to live in Denton. We called it Idiot Hills because we thought the homes were ridiculously overpriced and that one would have to be nuts to buy there.

I used to live in Denton. We called it Idiot Hills because we thought the homes were ridiculously overpriced and that one would have to be nuts to buy there.

I used to live in Denton. We called it Idiot Hills because we thought the homes were ridiculously overpriced and that one would have to be nuts to buy there.

Jeff, Turtles do not live only in the ocean. There are many turtles which are not toroises that live on land. Two of them are the red-ear turlte and the box turtle both of which live out here on the prairie in N Texas, 
Thanks,
David A Cox

Of course! Thanks David.

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GENERAL PRACTIONERS in the uk and Ireland are refered to as Dr. where as specialists/consultants. and surgeons  are refered ro as Mr. It should be noted that a patient must be refered to a Specialists/ Consultant by a GP.

Maurice

Regarding why 7 days in a week — it is not always that way. Here is from Wikipedia

The term “week” is sometimes expanded to refer to other time units
comprising a few days. Such “weeks” of between four and ten days have
been used historically in various places.[1] Intervals longer than 10 days are not usually termed “weeks” as they are closer in length to the fortnight or the month than to the seven-day week.

In some Russian systems a week was 5 days

Gaius Iulius Caesar Augustus Octavianus (Augustus) is buried in a mausoleum built near the Tiber on the northern edge of what was then called the Campus Martius.  You can still see it, although it is somewhat overgrown and unkempt.  It is near his restored Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace).  It is worth a visit.  As for other Imperator/Caesar I do not know.

When you see a Blue Reflector in the street if you look around you will find there is a “Water Hydrant” close buy, they are placed there so the fire department can easily find the Hydrant in the dark and during bad weather.

Jack, I think the place you are referring to is this little shop on Bowen Rd.  http://www.basketsandquiltsbybless.com/  I have a friend who likes quilts and said their stuff is lovely.

Regarding why there are seven days in a week:  Not positive, but I strongly suspect it has to do with the 28-day lunar cycle and 7-day increments will mark the quarters.  This would have been very important in agriculture and a consistent way to mark the passage of time.

You’re welcome Cathy. I read all the suggestions that came in on Friday. Perhaps some more will pop up here in the comments. ________________________________________

I work at the University of North Texas. At the end of each semester, abandoned bikes are sold as part of UNT’s public sales. Here’s a link to their web site: http://pps.unt.edu/surplus-gallery/Public%20Sale Other universities may do something similar.

There’s a park and trail in Irving off Riverside Dr that has a plaque for an old elm tree. Why does this tree have a plaque? Is it b/c it’s so old, I guess? If so, how old is it? Thanks. 

Great show!

What was the vet, i think that was in Garland, with the super cheap teeth cleaning for dogs???

What is the purpose of the black, semi-cone-shaped disks with small chains attached and a hole in the center, mounted to the street curbs at seemingly random intersections around town?

Back in the early 1980s there was a song that played on the radio about the Dallas Cowboys. I just found that it is called “Sunday Cowboy” by John Welch Forbes (I think) and it’s from Odessa Records. I’m looking to find this. So far the only thing I can find for it is from youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQXwoU45IAw Any one know if this is available still?

on a radio program today it was mentioned there is a website that shows catalogs that are available.  what is the website?   thanks.

On Friday, 9/23 a  listener was wanting a jeweler who would create a titanium tension mount ring.  I, too, could not find one locally, but used John Atencio Jewelers out of Denver, Colorado.  They did a beautiful job! 

Re: Wakame question: You can also find wakame (and other types of seaweed) at Central Market. They sell packages of already cut wakame that you just need to soak in some water before adding to soups, etc. The selection is not as extensive as an Asian grocery store but if Central Market is closer to where you live it can save you an extra trip to the Asian market.  

great show

Cows and other herd animals sometimes align themselves to the magnetic field (pointing magnetic north or magnetic south) of the Earth as well. There was a scientific study done showing this is 2008.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080825-magnetic-cows.html

Ref the magnetically attracted cows:
If my Black Angus cows faced north this morning, then faced south after a cold front blew in, did the magnetic field change?!

Gary
Dallas

Is there anyplace/any business in the metroplex that buys Lenox china?

Does anyone know what happened to the sculpture garden at the Trammel Crow Center on Ross?

Howdy!  To recycle baby cribs: take it apart, use the slatted sides as trellis (morning glories, any trailing vine), the end pieces can be used for support pieces in the garden, or as signage (tape the garage sale or Happy Holidays banners to it), hang a wreath on it, draw pictures on it – all kinds of ways to re-use it. Offer it up to FreeCycle or FreebieCycle, where things are exchanged free-of-charge.  To keep it safe (not re-used as a crib), don’t give away the hardware; keep the nuts & bolts separate.  Some imagination will give that crib a new, safe life.  Cheers!

What do they do with the butter used to form the “butter sculpture” at the State Fair of Texas when the fair is over?

What do they do with the butter used to form the “butter sculpture” at the State Fair of Texas when the fair is over?

Where can I find sumac in the metroplex? It is a spice used in Zaatar, a spice mixture used in many middle eastern dishes.

Can anybody tell me where I might find an archive of the old Dallas weekly “The Met”? I’m looking specifically for 1995-1997. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good Asian market in the vicinity of the Lower Greenville area?

Guaraná (accent on the last syllable) is easily Googled  with multiple sources (online) for purchase. “Where can I buy Guarana in Dallas” yields more specific answers.

I think concerning Market Center in Dallas is a membership-type organization that you pay money to join.

I love the song from the intro to Lydia’s Italy.  It sounds like Django, but I don’t know the catalog well enough to tell which song it is.  Does anybody know?

I started listening in 2000 when Glenn was the host. I went around telling everyone, “You’ve got to check out this show I’ve been listening to!” Some get it, some don’t, I LOVE it! Jeff is just as good as a host, and I hope Jeff stays right there for a very long time. Last Friday there was a mention of feral cats, and some organization that would spay and neuter if we could trap them. Would you PLEASE mention this again, as I missed it, and can’t find it through GOOGLE.  Thanks! David Howland  Fort Worth, TX 76134 

Who would I contact within the city about the sprinklers in the median that unnecessarily run every morning about maybe turning them off or adjusting their water schedule?

Who would I contact within the city about the sprinklers in the median that unnecessarily run every morning about maybe turning them off or adjusting their water schedule?

15% is the norm for quality service.

If you stop in the evening for a few minutes at the Marfa Lights viewing area outside of Marfa along the highway to Alpine you will find yourself among numerous Marfa Lights tourists looking south over the desert to the hills and beyond. As the evening gets darker the hills effectively become invisible in the darkness.

Every know and then a whitish light will come snaking down through the “invisible” hills, disappearing and re-appearing, at which times numerous Lights tourists exclaim “Look! I see the Marfa Lights!” when all they’re seeing are the headlights of cars and trucks in the distance traveling north to Marfa on the highway from Presidio/Ojinaga, with their headlights seeming to disappear when seen from a distance as the vehicles encounter low spots in the roadway or curves behind hills, then magically re-appearing when emerging from behind these view obstructions. The visibility of these lights depends significantly on local atmospheric conditions (i. e. smog, fog, dust or other haziness).

I think the gullibility of so many such viewers requires more explanation than do such reported sightings of the “Marfa Lights”. As to whether there are other luminous phenomena in the same area that do not abide such straightforward explanation, I suppose many things are possible but in this case  they have escaped reputable, rational, intelligent and experienced documentation.

Coisas Do Brasil 2661 Midway Rd #229, Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 250-4800 () ‎ The store is separated in two sections.  Front of the store is more clothing related and in the back they have all kinds of foods from brazil.  That includes Guarana, pan de quieso and they also have meat to make fasuada (sp?). They were thinking of moving to Plano but not seen it there. You might try calling before you go there.

I grew up in Marfa and for years people have been trying to figure out what they are.  Just a freak of nature I say.  Very cool to look at when they do show up. 

Tina Fain has the instructions in her new book “Homesick Texan”
Rub the inside with bacon grease, lard or vegetable oil and bake it on a foil-lined sheet upside down for 1 hour at 200 degrees

Regarding the caller wanting leads for conversational French instruction, since someone wanting instruction in French at the beginning level may not be able to spell the “Alliance Française” references given over the air, here’s the link to their Dallas chapter: http://www.afnorthtexas.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school342 .

Au revoir et bonne chance,
Ed in Arlington

Regarding the caller wanting leads for conversational French instruction, since someone wanting instruction in French at the beginning level may not be able to spell the “Alliance Française” references given over the air, here’s the link to their Dallas chapter: http://www.afnorthtexas.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school342 .

Au revoir et bonne chance,
Ed in Arlington

Regarding the caller wanting leads for conversational French instruction, since someone wanting instruction in French at the beginning level may not be able to spell the “Alliance Française” references given over the air, here’s the link to their Dallas chapter: http://www.afnorthtexas.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school342 .

Au revoir et bonne chance,
Ed in Arlington

Regarding the caller wanting leads for conversational French instruction, since someone wanting instruction in French at the beginning level may not be able to spell the “Alliance Française” references given over the air, here’s the link to their Dallas chapter: http://www.afnorthtexas.org/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school342 .

Au revoir et bonne chance,
Ed in Arlington