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fashion
Startup Sheik :: The Swavor Story
In 2010, 23-year-old Shek Tarawallie was selling t-shirts out of his locker for $20 apiece. Now, he is the owner…
Startup Sheik :: The Swavor Story
In 2010, 23-year-old Shek Tarawallie was selling t-shirts out of his locker for $20 apiece. Now, he is the owner…
nightlife
Infernoland
Each year millions of families travel by planes, trains and automobiles to amusement parks all over the world. Upon arrival…
Infernoland
Each year millions of families travel by planes, trains and automobiles to amusement parks all over the world. Upon arrival…
social innovation
Getting Motivated: A Case Study on Creating Impact
Last week I was fortunate enough to sit down with Kunal Parikh currently a PhD student at Johns Hopkins focused…
Getting Motivated: A Case Study on Creating Impact
Last week I was fortunate enough to sit down with Kunal Parikh currently a PhD student at Johns Hopkins focused…
artist profiles
Michelle Dwyer: Mistress of Karaoke Ceremonies
With the whimsicality of a snow globe-wielding kitten and the energy of an infomercial host, Michelle Dwyer can make even…
Michelle Dwyer: Mistress of Karaoke Ceremonies
With the whimsicality of a snow globe-wielding kitten and the energy of an infomercial host, Michelle Dwyer can make even…
sustainability
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
Small Time
A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…
technology
Pure Bang Games
A few blocks east of Patterson Park, people are playing with rocks. Rocks with names and faces. Rocks with personality.…
Pure Bang Games
A few blocks east of Patterson Park, people are playing with rocks. Rocks with names and faces. Rocks with personality.…
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