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10 Ways to Celebrate International Guitar Month

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 2, 2014 (Updated: Jan 12, 2023)

Here are some ways that you can celebrate International Guitar Month right now from your desktop or smartphone.

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 6, 2013 (Updated: Apr 4, 2017)

Not that you ever should - because it's illegal and there are pretty much cameras everywhere these days - but if you were going to do a "hit and run," …

Jeffrey Powers on Dec 5, 2011 (Updated: Jan 4, 2014)

Over the weekend, we heard stories about Gowalla (Go-Wall-ah) and how Facebook may want to buy them. Gowalla execs first were denying the acquisition, …

Jeffrey Powers on Aug 31, 2011 (Updated: Feb 6, 2021)

Tribune Company announces they are working on a tablet that will be available with subscription. Jeffrey looks at what they should think about when …

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 15, 2010 (Updated: May 13, 2023)

Richard Whitney is the green party candidate for governor in Illinois. But a typo might have just cost him the election. His name was accidentally …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 9, 2010 (Updated: Jul 19, 2023)

Working mothers have a unique set of needs, including good jobs, safe neighborhoods, and quality schools. Based on Mint.com's rankings, here are the …

Lauren Banks on Nov 24, 2008 (Updated: Oct 14, 2020)

Burger King leaves prepaid gift cards and cash around the city

Pete Richards on Aug 6, 2008 (Updated: Jan 12, 2023)

In a time when so-called MC's rap about their bank accounts or invent the latest dance craze to sell records, Lupe Fiasco is on the other side of the …

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 11, 2007 (Updated: Jun 12, 2018)

Matt Lauer and Al Roker are taking the show on the road. They’ll broadcast live from Chicago on Monday, according to a press release from NBC …