Benjamin Andrew Wheeler“didn’t walk anywhere. He ran,” grandfather Carmen Lobis told Digital First Media. Wheeler, 6, loved soccer, swimming and had recently played piano at a performance. According to his obituary, he told his mother on Friday morning that he wanted to be an architect, but that he also wanted to be a paleontologist because…Continue reading Allison Wyatt & Benjamin Wheeler
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What’s your price, Congressman?
While the NRA spends tens of millions of dollars each year on lobbying and campaign contributions, the price of some Congressional votes is surprisingly low. Here is how much the NRA paid Members of the House and Senate last year. When so many lives are at stake, it is astonishing how cheaply politicians can be…Continue reading What’s your price, Congressman?
Nancy Lanza loved her guns. 20 children died. Now IS the time for change.
According to the New York Times,the Sandy Hook shooter’s mother, Nancy Lanza, was a gun enthusiast with at least five guns registered to her name. A friend of Nancy Lanza told a reporter for the New York Times that Nancy Lanza was “a big, big gun fan.” The manager of a restaurant and bar that…Continue reading Nancy Lanza loved her guns. 20 children died. Now IS the time for change.
Kobo Touch brings ebooks to independent bookstores
Thinking about getting a Kindle? You might want to reconsider. Selected by WIRED Magazine as the best e-reader of 2012, Kobo Touch, priced at just $99, has something that Kindle doesn’t: it allows readers to buy ebooks from their favorite independent bookstores. It also has a library of more than 3 million books, and features…Continue reading Kobo Touch brings ebooks to independent bookstores
Have a happier wall
Remind yourself to be happy every day with this delightful print from Smith & Co. $49 at One Kings Lane. Smith & Co. specializes in vintage art, taking inspiration from everything from old-fashioned flash cards to Victorian-era puzzles. Its simple, lyrical prints will bring a breath of fresh air—and plenty of character—to your walls.