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Foo Conner

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Pittsburgh
As seen in: Jekko, The Pittsburgh Reporter, Technical.ly
Covers:  Business and Finance, Technology, Travel.
Doesn't Cover: Religion, Sports
Media Entrepreneur. Editor @sopghreporter. Founder of @jekkonews. In-Residence @CMUSwartzCenter.
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Michael Stipe, Jason Isbell Play R.E.M. Hits for Harris-Walz

Michael Stipe, Jason Isbell Play R.E.M. Hits for Harris-Walz

The Pittsburgh Reporter — Michael Stipe showed that the Harris-Walz campaign has plenty of energy-enough to bring him back to the stage to perform R.E.M. classics "The One I Love" and
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Ed Stack, Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Loves Street Fights

Ed Stack, Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Loves Street Fights

The Pittsburgh Reporter — "Get into street fights." Ed Stack, the Executive Chairman of Dick's Sporting Goods, told me. The man became a billionaire by collecting and selling an
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President Trump Visits Site of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

President Trump Visits Site of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

jekko.com — President Trump visited the site of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Tuesday Afternoon. Him and his family were there to pay respects to the eleven people killed and seven injured by the hate motivated mass shooting Friday, October 27th. The presidential visit started at The Tree of Life Congregation where he met with Rabbi Jeffrey Myers.
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The World's Smallest Bottle Opener Pry.me Reviewed

The World's Smallest Bottle Opener Pry.me Reviewed

Jekko — Let me make a bold claim: Gear Infusion's Pry.me is perfect. The tiny titanium gadget opens bottles, and does it well. It weights nothing. It's nearly indestructible. And it is the perfect gift for beer lovers. Call me OCD, but I notice when the weight of my wallet, keys, or cellphone changes.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Win More in the Rain According to Data

The Pittsburgh Pirates Win More in the Rain According to Data

Jekko — I have a secret theory. Don't judge too quickly. Hear me out. Pittsburgh skies are filled with clouds, darkness, and rain. Yinzers are just use to depressing weather. Thus our sports teams like the Pirates should perform better in rain. Luckily, we have data...
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5 Best Bluetooth Speakers for Under $50 (2018)

5 Best Bluetooth Speakers for Under $50 (2018)

jekko.com — I’ve tested over fifty Bluetooth Speakers for Jekko so far. I took these speakers to parties, events, and even yoga classes to see if they’d hold up to what life throws our way. After drying them out and knocking off all the sand, I can definitively this is a list of the Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers you can buy today.
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Boston's Venture Cafe is a Networker's Paradise

Boston's Venture Cafe is a Networker's Paradise

Jekko — The best networking event in Boston is the Venture Cafe, Thursday nights at the CIC. If you just landed in Boston, take the Silver Line to the Red Line. Get off at Kendall Square. Show your ID at the door and go to the 5th Floor. The password is 'Technovation'.
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