Date archive for April, 2010
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How Long Have Riders Been in Danger on the CTA Orange Line?
Last week, the entire CTA Orange Line was placed under a slow zone to prevent trains from crashing into each other–thanks to a newfound fault in the signaling system that may have put ‘L’ riders in danger for 17 years. Sounds like news, right? So why haven’t you read about it in the Tribune or Sun-Times?
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Don’t Be a Facebook Fraudster
Imagine my surprise when I emailed a colleague on Facebook and received a response from her boss. Word to the wise employer: if you want a presence on Facebook, make sure you’re aware of the Terms of Service, first. Corporate fan pages? Feel free. Impersonating your employees? Facebook fraud.
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CTA Bus Tracker Vs. Union Negotiating Power
When CTA Doomsday eliminated 20% of Chicago bus service in February, labor leaders expected a public outcry from stranded transit riders to help save the jobs of 1,100 bus union workers. Instead, riders took the cutbacks in stride–because any rider with a smart phone can instantly find out exactly when the next bus is coming. Does the rise of transit-tracking smart phone apps spell doomsday for the union’s ability to rile up the ridership?
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I’m Not a Mac #10–How Android Won Me Away from iPhone (Video)
Last week, I replaced my Apple iPhone 3G with a Google Android phone. Here’s why I did it, why I think Android is the better smartphone platform, and a look at what I did with my former 3G. Think: hammer…
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I’m Not a Mac #9–Why I Walked Away from Apple for Windows 7
After 15 years as a Mac user, I’ve officially become a PC. After selling my Macbook, I couldn’t be happier. Read on to find out why I think Windows 7 feels more ‘Mac-like’ than Mac OS X…and what that says about Apple.
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A Carless Manifesto for Urban America
My blog’s name has long been a misnomer. I choose to lead a carless life, but I rarely write about what that really means. So going forward, I’ve decided to take a deeper look at what living without a car in urban America is all about. Starting with the words I roll by–my Carless Manifesto.
