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Vol. I · No. 1Prolonging the Slow Death of NewspapersEst. 2026

He loved hamburgers with ketchup, his Dad's egg omelets with bacon, and his Mom's french toast.

An obtituary for James Mattioli, 6 3/4, who died on Friday at Sandy Hook. Thanks to Justin for passing it on.

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