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VOXER, A NEW WAY TO COMMUNICATE

The Voxer Walkie Talkie App enables smart phone users to connect similarly to Nextel’s walkie-talkie capabilities. Voxer has gained popularity over the past year among young adults and other smart phone junkies. Teneshia Greer, 22 said she installed Voxer but uninstalled it because she thought it was pretty stupid. When asked did she know about... Read more »
By loveywordsmith21,
Tuesday at 8:52 pm
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Chicago and NATO? How about it?

Despite the obvious inconveniences of the NATO summit which ended yesterday here in Chicago, things were more under control than we all anticipated. It was great seeing the city come together so uniformed and united, particularly with the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Transit Authority. There were at least four Chicago police officers posted... Read more »
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Tuesday at 8:28 pm
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Paul Davis dies at 55

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Paul Davis was  a journalist, PR practioneer and a professional communicator.    I met him while he was the  managing editor at The Citizen Newspaper for Bill Garth.  He went to the Citizen straight from college.   Harold Washington hired him to serve as press secretary for his congressional office.  He was the youngest member of his... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
Monday at 9:51 pm
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BRAVO TO CHICAGO POLICE

  I live  and work in the heart of the area of Chicago disrupted because of The NATO Summit.  I have walked the path, watched the streets, driven the course,  attended the  meetings and  read all that I could because of the impact. I saw Chicago Police at work first hand.    They were wonderful.  They... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
Monday at 1:08 pm
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NATO IN THE SOUTH LOOP

Since last Thursday I have been a close and nervous  observant of the streets of Chicago as we prepare to host the NATO SUMMIT.    Friday was a quite day with an eeriness.  Some stores in the South Loop boarded up, wisely.  The buses were on time, but there were few riders.   The side streets had... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
May 20, 2012 at 8:34 pm
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Legends de Soul - Aretha Franklin and The Impressions at the NDIGO GALA

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This year marks the NDIGO FOUNDATION’S 17TH  annual gala.  The gala has been rated as one of Chicago’s best events.  I can’t believe here we are 17 years ago.  The gala is a black tie evening full of celebration and honor.    The NDIGO Foundation started in 1995 after receiving calls from students asking for assistance... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
May 14, 2012 at 11:38 am
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Love Letter to Mom!

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Write your Mom a Love Letter. Tell her 10 things that she did as a mother that impacted you positively.   1.  What valuable lesson did she teach you?   2.  What is your favorite mom quote?   3.  What was your favorite birthday gift?   4.  What school lesson did you learn?   5. ... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
May 10, 2012 at 12:17 pm
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Apply Now For N’DIGO Scholarships 2012

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The most important thing a person can do for their life is to become educated. Education and economics parallel. It is more important than ever today as we survive in this age of technology and innovation. A college education is an absolute must. We try to facilitate that here at N’DIGO through the N’DIGO Foundation. ... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
May 8, 2012 at 2:42 pm
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Act Like a Lady But!!!!!! Think Like a Man

The laugh out loud comedy has caused a tug of war between men and women across the world, eager to prove which sex can outwit the other. Starring comedian Kevin Hart, who is also the narrator, Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson, Think Like a Man brings to life comedian/actor Steve Harvey’s popular novel, Act... Read more »
By loveywordsmith21,
April 30, 2012 at 1:43 pm
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WHERE IS BLACK AMERICA/

SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/hermene/Desktop/2012%20Editorial%20/WHERE%20IS%20BLACK%20AMERICA.do In 2008, I was convinced, with the election of America’s first Black President I knew we had leaped over the moon.    I saw great promise.  I was in Grant Park that warm night feeling the love and the change.  Valerie Jarrett and I cried, hugged and kissed.  “Do you believe it?”  I saw Jesse... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
April 22, 2012 at 6:06 pm
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