Author: DXO
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New Restaurant/ Bar: George Street Pub at 2858 North Halsted Street
Note: this is the latest of my investigations into the possibilities of new restaurants in Chicago. I've noticed in my blog-travels (and referral-lurking) that people pretty much go Cuckoo for new restaurant news. EveryBlock and its rich, early info (liquor licenses, business licenses, and building permits are pretty good indications of a new place opening…
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The "Is photography a crime?" meme has got to stop
This thread comes up once ever three months, somewhere. It’s an outrage searching for a reason. As a practical matter, there is very little interference between government officials and casual photographers. Whatever strum und drang there is can almost always be solved with calm, honest communication instead of getting yer backs up. Photoblog – Is…
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Better Watch List Data — Government Computer News
Friendfeed for watchlists! New DHS program to automate transmission of watch list data — Government Computer News. DHS and the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), which maintains the consolidated database, are putting in place a program called DHS Watchlist Service (WLS). WLS will replace multiple data feeds from TSC to Homeland Security agencies that handle various missions…
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To All You Mayoral Candidates: Primer on City of Chicago Contracting
So there was a slow leak outside my office for a couple of weeks. Looked like water main trouble. A few days ago, I noticed that someone dug out the affected area and started a good old-fashioned water main repair project. Based on my professional and side-project inclinations, I decided to take some pics and…