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Where is Santa? Use Apps to Track Him

NORAD is keeping an eye on Santa Claus' journey tonight.

Where is Santa? There's an App for That

NORAD website and smartphone apps lets you follow St. Nick's every move

No need to check out the skies of Westlake on Christmas Eve to see if Santa Claus is really coming to town. You can track the Jolly Old Elf the high-tech way. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is charged with keeping the United States and Canada safe from dangers originating from the sky or space. For Christmas, however, the Colorado-based government agency adds one more important task to its daily list of duties. The agency will again provide its Official Santa Tracker that marks The Big Man's every move as he makes his way throughout both hemispheres. Included on the site is a countdown and activity page and a flight tracking system. Going to be out of the house? Don't worry, you can track Santa on your smartphone or …

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New Giant Eagle iPhone App Keeps Track of Perks

The new app also lets you create a virtual shopping list and clip coupons on your phone.

Shoppers can clip coupons, track fuelperks and make the weekly grocery list on their phones with the new Giant Eagle iPhone app. The new app might even save a few dollars. The free app allows users to get their Giant Eagle shopping list, upload eOffers to Giant Eagle Advantage cards and track fuelperks and foodperks discounts, including the expiration date. The app even accesses meal-planning and recipe tools, and will find the closest store to wherever you are. Giant Eagle plans to create an app for other phones in the future.

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Westlake Patch iPhone App Available for Download

Download the new Patch app and take us with you wherever you go!

The mobile Patch app is finally here, which means now you can take us everywhere. The iPhone app is in Apple’s App Store April 14 and features a variety of ways for you to stay connected and keep us up-to-date about what’s going on in the community! For starters, Patch app developers say the app will consist of all the things you get on the daily site, including community news, videos, weather, local business listings and events in your town. You can read the latest articles on city council’s recent votes and find the best place to grab lunch in Westlake. Share your ideas by commenting on stories, uploading your photos and business listings and share your favorite stories and/or business listings on Facebook or via email. You can even save…

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