Author: DXO
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BatchGeo, Socrata, and Vacant Building Service Requests in the City of Chicago
I was knocking around on the City of Chicago’s Data Portal recently and I was impressed to see this data set: Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Service Requests. Here’s how they describe it: Data set contains all 311 calls for open and vacant buildings reported to the City of Chicago since January 1, 2010. The information…
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CTA Train Tracker Beta Review
Over the last few weeks, I was a part of the beta test program for the Train Tracker system launched by the CTA today. I tested this Web-based application on the Red, Brown, and Blue lines in about six different trips (riding multiple trains) using an iPhone, an iPad, and an iMac. My main mobile…
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AldermanicWebsites.com– a Comprehensive Take on Chicago Political Web Sites
a comprehensive index of the technology, design, and content of Web sites for candidates running for Alderman in the February 2011 Municipal Elections in Chicago, IL.
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What’s clear here is that the President is a joker, and he surrounds himself with those who are willing to play along. For that I am grateful.
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Former New York State Division of Parole office to Become Cafe R?
The Hell’s Kitchen storefront at 119 W 31 St., a former office for parolees can check in with parole officers is closing and will become “Cafe R”, according to records found on EveryBlock and other City of New York sources. Here’s a look at the location on Google Street View: This post on the excellent…