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Shampoo Planet. Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture is the first novel by Douglas Coupland, published by St. Martin's Press in 1991. [1] The novel, which popularized the term Generation X, is a framed narrative in which a group of youths exchange heartfelt stories about themselves and fantastical stories of their creation.
Between 1870 and 1900, Chicago grew from a city of 299,000 to nearly 1.7 million and was the fastest-growing city in world history. Chicago's flourishing economy attracted huge numbers of new immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe, especially Jews, Poles, and Italians, along with many smaller groups.
The name "Bon-Ton" was drawn from a British term connoting the "elite" or "high society". Through World War I and the Roaring Twenties, the Grumbacher's store chain grew bigger, and in 1929, the company was incorporated as S. Grumbacher & Son, Inc. In 1931, Max's son, Max Samuel (M.S.), joined the company. When Max the elder died in 1933, his ...
Generation X (band) Generation X, 1977. L-R: Billy Idol, Tony James, Bob Andrews, and Mark Laff. Generation X (later known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. They were the musical starting point of the career of their frontman Billy Idol, [ 4] and issued six singles that made the UK Singles Chart and two albums ...
8 Common Characteristics of Gen X. 1. They’re Expert DIY-ers. Dasha Burobina. Generation X is also called the “Latchkey Generation,” a moniker that gives a nod to their decidedly hands-off ...
And Gen X is also notable because "they are the first generation to rely on 401(k) plans instead of pensions and the next in line to retire," says Deb Boyden, head of U.S. defined contribution at ...
The Spanish flu killed over 8,500 people in Chicago between September and November 1918. 1919 July 27, the Chicago race riot of 1919. Real estate broker Archibald Teller opened the first Fannie May candy store. 1920: Population: 2,701,705. [34] 1921 Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre built, (later the Chicago Theatre).
Unabridged Bookstore is an independent bookstore started in 1980 by Edward Devereux. [1] Unabridged Bookstore opened on November 1, 1980, [2] with two business partners and $18,000. [3] Unabridged Bookstore is known for its dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Hand-written, personal recommendations from employees line the shelves.