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Just as many predicted, sales figures show that more people are opting to buy e-books rather than printed copies. Sales of e-books rose 167% in June, reports Publishers Weekly, with sales totaling $473.8 million for the first half of the year. But sales of print books — both paperbacks and hardcovers — continues to decline.

Labor Day has long been the traditional week for back-to-school, although it seems like most schools started weeks ago. And for many folks — teachers, parents, principals, students — the big school-related news this week was, well, school. So regardless when you start or started: I wish you all the best for an awesome new school year!

I can’t really write an obituary for Michael Hart. I’ll point you to the words of those who knew him in describing the man and his life.