The other day I caught the tail end of an NPR story highlighting research that says, despite the ease and frequency with which teenagers interact on social media (adding new layers to peer pressure), “parents are still the most powerful influence when it comes to…values.” The story is talking about teen drinking and smoking and deserves …
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In the Age of Sustainability, Less is More
Ann Patchett surprised (and thrilled) many when she announced that she planned to open up an independent bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee. In an interview with NPR’s Diane Rehm, Patchett explains her reason for the new venture: [Nashville has] used bookstores, but the closest Barnes and Noble is 20 miles outside of town. And, …I can’t …
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