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Small Business in a Big Market: Smoque Vapours

Small Business in a Big Market: Smoque Vapours

via YouTube A thick cloud of vapor pours out of his mouth after inhaling off the electronic cigarette that’s attached to a low, modern-looking table filled with vials of different flavors of e-liquids. Sam Gendell, a former pack-per-day smoker and a new customer to one of Chicago’s e-cigarette stores called Smoque Vapours, started using the […]

Roosevelt Roundup: Lakers struggles continue

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Roosevelt Roundup: Lakers struggles continue

After getting off to a great start to its 2013-14 campaign with an 11-3 mark, the Roosevelt University men’s basketball team has been mired in a recent slump, dropping six of its last seven contests. And as the losses have begun to pile up, so have the injuries. For the past several weeks, the Roosevelt […]

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Chicago Comedian Pat McGann Glows on Letterman

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Chicago Comedian Pat McGann Glows on Letterman

Pat McGann may have entered the comedy scene later than most, but late is always better than never – especially since his stint Friday night on David Letterman has finally given him the widespread recognition he deserves. Who is Pat McGann? I found out a couple months ago before his late night TV success, and my time has […]

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Come for the fishnets, stay for the sport

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Come for the fishnets, stay for the sport

The All-Stars, one of three travel teams within the Windy City Roller’s league, circle the practice derby track donned in black muscle t-shirts and scuffed skates from vigorous drills and bouts-the high-adrenaline, fan-packed derby games held in the UIC pavilion. A whistle blows. Their knees lifts to their chests, right leg, left leg, repeating again […]

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Will Wearable Tech become a Trend?

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Will Wearable Tech become a Trend?

Jazelle Habla, 33, would like to become a better multi-tasker while working as an accountant. Later this year, when Google Glass is released, she wants to try it out. The wearable device is just one of many other gadgets that will change the way people use technology. However, will it become a trend? According to […]

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Logo Contest

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Logo Contest

ChicagoTalks needs a new LOGO for our masthead. The old logo isn’t the right size and won’t scale for modern responsive design sites. The one on the site now is pretty lame. Enter today. Contest ends Feb. 28th. Prizes for the winner and runner-ups. Contact [email protected] with questions. Here are the details: “ChicagoTalks” is what the […]

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A Tale of Two Courts

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A Tale of Two Courts

By using Creatavist.com I was able work out a full-featured depiction of this story. I could integrate photos, videos, and maps into my story in a way that flows. A Tale of Two Courts is the story of inner-city young men who are taken by their mentor, to play basketball in a suburban park district. […]

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