Once a business starts generating generous profits, owners face a dilemma. They could pour more funds into the existing business model, divert the profits to new projects, invest in creating a passive income, or combine these approaches. To help you make sense of investment opportunities, an FX trading expert and BMFN founder, Paul Belogour shared […]
TikTok is not shutting down!
There has been a rumor being spread that TikTok is actually being shut down because of the negativity surrounding the application. The rumor began with a fake screenshot of a tweet by the official TikTok US twitter account, claiming, “TikTok will be shutting down on December 21,” TikTok’s Response to the Rumor Although screenshots of […]
In Search Of Affordable Housing: Is It Worth To Move to the Country
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by February 2017 the average sales prices for new homes reached $390k, showing the growth by 12% compared to the previous period. Based on various statistics, real estate experts say that the demand for residential construction has remained strong over the past 5 years and the trend is going […]
House Democrats Pass Sweeping Gun Safety Measures, Answering Nationwide Call from Student Activists
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to a nationwide call from students and parents for immediate action on gun safety in the wake of another tragic mass shooting, Illinois House Democrats passed critical legislation reducing access to assault rifles, banning the sale of ‘bump stock’ modifications, and licensing gun dealers to ensure all state and federal laws are […]
The advantages of security shutters
Whether you are looking to add a security feature to your home, or to your business premises, installing security shutters could be a perfect choice. Roller shutters work really well for both types of premises because they can be rolled up out of sight when not in use, rather than having ugly metal shutters in […]
Wrapping commercial vehicles for local businesses
If you run a local business and were offered cheap advertising guaranteed to reach thousands of potential customers on a daily basis, the chances are you would jump at the offer – yet many business owners are missing out. If your vehicle doesn’t feature your company branding and information, then you are literally driving past […]
The Inevitable move to VoIP and Wireless Phone Services
If you’re a business house or company that wants to move to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services and wireless phone services from landlines, then there are several points you must be aware of before you start the technology shift. VoIP is a popular phone system service where calls are made over wireless systems and […]
The new season of Facets Teach-Ins will address critical issues of our time
Tuesday, September 12, 2017: Chicago – The new fall season for Facets Teach-Ins address the relationships between men and women, the dangers of nuclear war, the understanding of Islam, definitions of a political revolution and the role of women in film and media. The Teach-Ins, which Facets began in February 2017, are a twice-monthly program […]
The (Original) Rainbow Coalition
Bobby Lee moved to Chicago in the late 1960s as a VISTA volunteer, and joined the Black Panther Party. He was instrumental in bringing together the first Rainbow Coalition—a teaming of the Puerto Rican Young Lords and the white Young Patriots Organization. This is a short excerpt of a longer interview with Lee, for an […]
The History, Philosophy and Aesthetics of AFRICOBRA
From the Archives Originally published in Afri-Cobra HI (Amherst: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1973). Revised by the author, Chicago 2008. Barbara Jones-Hogu In 1968, a group of artists came together at the request of Jeff Donaldson in the studio of Wadsworth Jarrell to discuss the premise that Black visual art has innate and intrinsic […]