Check out the new CTA train tracker

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The CTA debuted a new train tracker a few days ago. I had a chance to test it this weekend and it works pretty well. The train tracker nailed the time for a southbound Red line train from Belmont. A nice addition from the CTA. It differs from bus … [Continue reading]

How to Keep a Customer for Life

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Go out of your way to give me a deal on money I was going to spend anyway. I ordered some shoes from Jos. A. Bank last weekend and they came in today so I went to pick them up after work. Salt, slush and grime are notorious around here and until … [Continue reading]

The Rise of the Digital Friend

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If you look at my Facebook right now you'll see that I have 842 friends. Now some of those people I have never met in real life, some I haven't spoken to in years and some are people that I can share anything with without fear of judgment. Today I … [Continue reading]

Driving in the Snow

I would have never imagined myself doing this three years ago. … [Continue reading]

Things Kids Born in 2011 Will Never Use

Yahoo! Finance put together a great list of things kids born this year will never use. Among the list are the usual suspects: CDs, video tapes, corded phones, watches, paper maps etc. In addition to the tangible items there is one intangible item: … [Continue reading]