iPhone Wallpaper
Posted by Brian Mayzure in Tech Stuff on July 3rd, 2009
I took the plunge and got an iPhone about 2 weeks ago. I was already with AT&T, and had been for 4 years, so I knew what I was getting myself into as far as AT&T’s network is concerned. My previous phone, a Nokia 6126, had suddenly developed a problem with both screens, where there was no display other than what looked like analog TV static. I couldn’t see to dial from the phone book, I couldn’t see who was calling me, and I couldn’t read or respond to text messages. My contract was up anyway, and I was eligible for a phone upgrade. So I went down to the AT&T Store and got the slightly cheaper previous generation iPhone 3G. There’s a few features I don’t have, but thanks to the iPhone OS 3.0 update, I have a number of them.
CTA accidents and self-centered passengers
Posted by Brian Mayzure in City Life, Mass Transit on June 30th, 2009
According to an article on Tribune’s ChicagoBreakingNews, this morning, a person was hit and killed by a Red Line train at the Sox-35th station. It is still unclear if this person was accidentally hit by the train (which can be caused by being too close on the blue safety line), if this person intentionally jumped in front of the train, or perhaps was pushed in front of the train. The ensuing operation by emergency responders caused the line to be shut down for a time, and even upon restoration, caused massive delays along the red line in this morning’s rush hour.
Sen. Burris won’t face perjury charges
Posted by Brian Mayzure in Illinois, Politics on June 20th, 2009
According to a report on the Tribune’s ChicagoBreakingNews site, U.S. Sen. Roland Burris won’t be facing perjury charges for giving vague and incomplete answers to the Illinois State Legislature regarding how he came to be appointed by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Severe weather hits Chicagoland
Posted by Brian Mayzure in Breaking News, Chicago Weather on June 19th, 2009
Chicagoland is getting hammered by thunderstorms, heavy rain, and even some reports of large hail. In the city, the loop and north sides seem to be getting hit particularly hard. Out here on the southwest side in the Archer Heights neighborhood (near Midway) we haven’t seen any rain or hail, but large dark ominous clouds have been passing over us.
It’s official: 10.1% Unemployment
Posted by Brian Mayzure in Economy, Illinois on June 18th, 2009
It’s official: Illinois has hit 10.1% unemployment, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security and a report by NBC5. At 10.1%, the state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average, which is currently at 9.4%. So what does that mean in real-people-numbers? There are currently 671,400 people unemployed and receiving unemployment benefits in the state of Illinois.
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