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This year, REI--the mildly pricey sports retailer that focuses on outdoor gear--announced that it would stay closed on Black Friday. While the CEO said he would miss the income, the point of staying closed is meant to encourage consumers to do what REI is meant for:...

One of the most flattering experiences for a writer is someone telling you that they have read some of your writing and enjoyed it. When Meredith Baker wrote to say that she enjoyed my Downtown piece on Rachel Brown, I was flattered, of course. Then after some further...

With tremendous accolades received from NPR Music, The San Francisco Chronicle and The Telegraph, Caitlin Canty’s 2015 album Reckless Skyline has made a tremendous splash in the country and Americana worlds. Caitlin’s fourth full-length release, Reckless Skyline, was...