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A New York design firm buys retail space and opens a new shop, museum, club (or what have you) every three months. Brilliant concept. Plus, the world needs more ping pong outlets. Visit the GrandOpening site »

I’ve missed Derek Powazek’s writing since he went silent on his personal site in January. Very glad to see he’s back in action. Visit powazek.com »

The niece has started on solid foods. So many flavors to explore, so many foods to discover she hates… Some excellent video work by my brother-in-law here, including an outstanding choice for the soundtrack.

Turns out several of the Chicago Transit Authority board members never use the system. Apparently you need to be part of the problem in order to be part of the solution. My favorite zinger from the Trib’s ‘unbiased’ article: “I don’t think it is appropriate for me to put a minimum or a maximum on [...]

“Every relationship has its own language.” Here’s my favorite by far, a note which will be appreciated by spouses of web-workers… We can’t help it!

Not only is he running another marathon, co-worker Howitt’s doing it for a great cause: funding blood cancer research. Good luck, mate! Learn more »

Polar bear hat courtesy of her Auntie and Uncle from Chicago, who know how to handle the cold. Ellakb.com »

The LAist predicts Chicago will win the USOC bid for the 2016 Olympics. See reason #5; the Chicago Park District is a Duo client. I’m just happy to be the guy standing behind the guy who designed the site… Nice work, Sr. Kenny.