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WhichBus Real-time Trip Planning Takes the Long Way Around

Michael van Baker — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:03:32 +0000

Seattle's internecine transit system, with its dearth of system and route maps and schedules, makes this kind of service a necessity. But I can't advise use of WhichBus for newbies yet. For one thing, there's no app version available -- they're waiting for Apple approval.

Smartphone Apps Track Vaccination Shots for Tots

Michael van Baker — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:29:04 +0000

Search on "vaccination" in the iTunes app store, and you'll see a wealth of results, from the American College of Physicians Immunization Advisor (aimed at medical professionals) to all-in-one milestone-guide apps like Baby Sense and Tot Tracker, which include vaccination suggestions. (There are also apps that sort out travel vaccinations for you.)

What’s Wrong with One Bus Away?

Michael van Baker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:47:21 +0000

For all of you who have been noticing crazily delayed and "phantom" buses on Seattle's favorite transit app, OneBusAway, there's a reason for that. Ironically, the problem stems from King County Metro's long-awaited upgrade to on-board GPS, which, when complete, will allow pinpointy real-time speed and location data.