The Star Tribune reports that the Amazon Bookstore Coop, the nation's oldest feminist bookseller, will not be closing as previously feared. A buyer, Ruta Skujins, is stepping forward to save the business and realize her dream of owning a bookstore.--David EYou can visit Amazon (the good Amazon) at 4755 Chicago Ave. So.Minneapolis, MN 55407612-821-9630DirectionsNew store … Continue reading Saved by the Belle
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Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus*
The Vatican has denied permission for the company making a movie out of Dan Brown's novel Angels & Demons to film in any churches in Rome. Details are here.The Vatican is still smarting from Brown's earlier novel The DaVinci Code and its characterization of Jesus as a husband and father. "Vatican spokesman Rev. Marco Fibbi … Continue reading Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus*
Nowhere to Sit?
If you're stymied by the lack of places to sit in your local library, this product might be for you. Swipe your RFID-enabled library card, and the anthropomorphic little chair will follow you throughout the library, so you always have your own personal seat.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 