Sounds Good Music, a record store in Port St Lucie, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year on April 20, International Record Store Day. Along with thousands of other independent music stores around the world, Sounds Good Music spent the day showcasing local live bands and celebrating the art of music.

Andy Royo, 49, has owned and operated Sounds Good Music since its opening in 2003.

“Music is my life,” says Royo, who works at the store every day.

The shop’s small location doesn’t demand a large staff and, aside from the owner, there is only one employee. Adults and teens alike come by the store daily to request consideration for employment.

“It’s funny, my daughter is probably another year away from realizing that working in a record store would be the coolest job in the world,” he laughs.

Andy birthed his interest in a music-centered career while working at a South Florida record store, Peaches, while in college.

Prior to Sounds Good Music, Royo owned a swimming pool repair company for 20 years.

“I liked being outside,” said Royo.

As nature and music so often go hand in hand, his enjoyment of the outdoors has remained intact through the years. When he’s not at the store, he enjoys camping with his wife and two children.

His store does substantial business on eBay. A large part of his time is invested in processing, packaging and shipping internet orders.

“My kids would probably describe me as a nerd because when I’m home, I’m always on my computer,” said Royo.

Sounds Good Music spent the anniversary and sixth annual celebration of Record Store Day with live shows by Scott Benge, Jose Rivera, Nil Lara, The Shakers, Gravel Kings, and Break the Hero.

“The best part of the job is taking just that extra minute to get to get to know my customers, turning people onto new music. Sometimes I feel like a bartender, listening to people’s stories,” said Royo, smiling.

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Audrey Harvey (right), Captain of the South Florida Roller Girls, blocks the jammer from the opposing team.

On March 24, the South Florida Roller Girls competed against the Fort Myers DerbyGirls in the first home contest of the season at Skatetown USA at 4301 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce.

For every event, tailgating starts at 4:30 p.m. and doors open at 5:30. The bout starts at 6 p.m. Bouts usually take a little over an hour with a 15-minute half time.

If you go to watch a roller derby bout, things might seem chaotic and confusing. However, you don’t need to understand all of the rules to enjoy watching a bout.

“The intensity thrills me. I love the adrenaline rush I get from watching the aggression on the rink,” said Emily Norcia, a fan of a roller derby.

First: Look for the jammers. Like most sports, you can identify each team by their uniform. The most important article of clothing to look for, as an audience member, is the “helmet panties.” Each team will have one member wearing a cover on their helmet that has a star. This means that player is the jammer. The jammer is the individual that can score points.

Second: Look for the pivot. The pivot is the player that acts a blocker but can switch to being the jammer and score points. The pivot is indicated by a helmet panty that has a stripe on it.

Third: The referees. The referees will be keeping track of the chaos for you. They will study which team has the lead jammer and is currently earning points. They will also be the ones to call out penalties and have the ability to temporarily kick your favorite player out of the game.

Fourth: Watch for “The Whip.” The whip is a strategy where the blockers swing the jammer forward with their arms. It picks up a lot of speed and the crowd gets very excited. It allows for the jammer to earn more points.

Fifth and final: Enjoy the violence. There is plenty of aggression being taken out on the rink. The pushing and shoving and falling are all a part of the sport. They take out their aggression and you can vicariously do the same through them.

The South Florida team is always accepting new players to join. They have practice on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m. The current Captain of the South Florida Roller Girls, Audrey Harvey, gives credit to her teammates for teaching her everything she knows over the years and feels confident in the 2013 season.

“I think that our team is very strong and we are heading in the right direction to be a team that other teams talk about. We are growing in numbers everyday and working hard to get to that next level,” said Harvey.

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Chocolate dipped strawberry Hero Pops

BY TINA POWELL

Michael Haggerty’s Hero Pops opened as a mobile stand on the Vero Beach corner of 14^th Avenue and 21^st Street in September of 2010.

Hero Pops effort to provide customers with handmade natural popsicles made from fresh seasonal fruits has been successful.

Today, Hero Pops can be found in a handful of locations across south Florida, including two Nutrition S’mart locations, Village Beach Market, Nutrition World, and the Fort Pierce restaurant, Cravings. Patrons rave about these vegan, nutrient dense, and gluten free pops.

“The best pops on the planet!” raves Nichole Anha Rouse, frequenter of the Wednesday Ft. Pierce Green Market and Food Co-op, on Hero Pops facebook page.

Their long list of available flavors include: raspberry lemon, orange cream, pistachio, watermelon agave, lime coconut, green tea and several chocolate dipped flavors, such as chocolate dipped tapioca.

These terrific and healthy treats are perfect for anyone under Florida’s sun and are always made without the use of dyes or artificial ingredients.

Michael introduced his new line of merchandise, Pond Yum, earlier this year. Pond Yum is a vegan, gluten-free line of popsicles,  drinks and smoothie boosters. 25 percent of Pond Yum is composed of the algae and super-food spirulina.

Those interested in a quick and tasty nutrient boost can seek out Hero Pops and Pond Yum from any of their retailer’s locations.

Everyone loves Hero Pops – even pygmy marmosets!

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Andrew Laury Penn III, better known by his stage name as Muzik Jones Drew, is trying to pursue a career as a solo artist. The 26-year-old has a soulful sound with a feel-good vibe and is compared big time artists such as Pharell, whom he idolizes. With a major album on the horizon Penn’s career looks promising.

His path to a music career began in in Delray Beach, where he spent most of his youth in the church playing drums and singing in the choir. In 2004, Penn attended Full Sail University in Winter Park, where he earned an associate of science degree in recording arts.

After that, he became an engineer and producer for his brother Dexter and hip hop group 1Hot. Now Penn could become the next big R&B sensation on his own. He spoke about his career goals and influences in an interview.

Q: Which artist had the biggest influence on your musical taste? Did growing up in South Florida have any influence on your music career at all?

A: Oh, wow! I’ve always been the type to listen to just about any and everything, any genre. There are quite a few artists I’ve been affected or influenced by someway. I’d say the ones who stand out most, nationally, are Nate Dogg and Earth, Wind & Fire. Locally, I’d say Eric Biddines. I may be more of a fan of his than I am a fellow artist.

Q: Growing up, you played drums and sang for your local choir. What initially pushed you towards the behind-the-scenes type of work?

A: I guess growing up quiet and shy led to me easing my way behind the scenes. It’s easy to blend quietly in the choir. Ha! I never really knew at first how to express myself vocally, so I did it through instruments and writing. I can say having to perform in front of many people all the time helped fix that.

Q: You spent an extensive amount of time being an engineer, manager, writing, and producing for your brother and other local artists. You even called yourself the “Nate Dogg” of Palm BeachCounty. What eventually pushed you toward pursuing a career as a solo artist? Do you prefer the working with 1Hot as a group of sorts? Or do you prefer working on your own?

A: As much as I enjoy working with other artists and being behind the scenes, the thing I’ve denied most is how much I deserve to take a shot at being on the big screen. It took a lot of hearing it from family and friends before finally soaking it up. Up until that point, working with others such as 1Hot has only allowed me to mold myself before I felt I was able to take on the challenges of a full-time artist. I’ve offered my talents to others so much tough it has become a habit more than a deed. I didn’t know how to say “no” and I used to get frustrated when projects and other business didn’t work out how I knew it could. Whenever something failed, I’d curse and tell myself, “That would’ve been done the right way if I had done it myself!” So I began to take matters in my own hands and all of a sudden more things happened just the way I planned it and I got the reward of calling it my own work.

Q: Many fans discovered your music from listening to X102.3. Which social media outlets do you find are best for gaining attention and fans?

A: Facebook is still king. Twitter is second, but there’s nothing like word of mouth. Truthfully, I wasn’t big on sharing my music online until a few years ago. I was afraid of being publicly dissed. My best outlet was always from showing off my work while working in studios.

Q: Your music has a feel-good vibe. You combine singing and rapping to create this style that you call “Funk Rap.” What message are you trying to send? What would you like people to gain?

A: I just want to help people feel good about expressing themselves. No matter how upsetting a situation may sound in my lyrics, I just want people to know I can take the good from it and sing about it. If I can unveil the pros of appreciating the rain, then I’ve done my job.

Q: You have written, produced, and sung on many tracks. You have also worked with indie powerhouse producers Statik Selektah and Termanology. Although your career is just taking off, which experience is most memorable?

A: A business trip to Cali with 1Hot and Kloud: [my] first time ever on a plane, first time on the Pacific Coast and first time hearing someone outside of Florida saying they’d heard of us! Getaways like that are good ways of reminding you how much greater things can get.

Q: If you could work with any artist in the world, dead or alive, who would you work with and why?

A: Pharrell.

Q: You have been working on your current album “Believers” for a good time now. You told X102.3 that this album is very meaningful to you and has a lot of emotion. When do you envision the album finally dropping? What impact do you believe the album will have on your future in music?

A: Linking up with the Van Buren Court has helped me work on my music in a more professional manner. It’s frustrating because I want the world to hear everything I’ve been working on like, right now! Taking this route does force you to be a little more patient, though. The proper marketing and moves must be put in place and even when that happens, the rest is all about the proper timing so I won’t put any premature dates out there. The music is gonna speak for itself, but I think the hard work and risks taken everyday will created a big enough disturbance. There are so many artists here taking more drastic efforts than ever before, and I think that’s all we ever needed, really.

Q: Have you been approached by a record company? What is your opinion on staying independent or eventually signing with a record company?

A: I’ve never been approached by any major labels. You need to be pretty well established before they even take you seriously, and I don’t think I’ve even sold 1,000 songs on iTunes yet. Anyone looking to be signed should simply continue building their following and if you’ve already done that why not start your own label? You’d be making 100 percent of everything! It almost makes no sense anymore to hand over a huge percentage of everything you built yourself to somebody you never see who has little intention of exposing you to the rest of the world.

Q: What are your ultimate goals in music? What would you like to accomplish by the time it’s all said and done?

A: I want longevity. Like how Timbaland is still relevant, I want that. I want a song to love as long as the national anthem and to be able to say I made an important contribution to a universal language. That’s my goal. I’m working on it.

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Muzik Jones Drew can be followed on these social media websites:

Twitter: @MuzikJonesDrew

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuzikJonesDrew

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The new Panera Bread in the Wedgewood Commons Shopping Center at 3500 SE Federal Highway has officially opened for business.

The 4,400-square-foot bakery and café is a free-standing restaurant with a drive-thru window. It is Panera Bread’s new prototype as the company hopes future locations will be built in the same style.

Sailfish Point resident Albert Covelli and his daughter and son-in-law own and operate over 200 Panera Bread locations in five states and Canada. Covelli is also building a restaurant in Tradition in Port St. Lucie.

This is Stuart’s second Panera Bread, and locals are elated by the location.

“This is a great addition to the area,” said Bryan Olson who lives in Port St. Lucie and works in Stuart. “It gives me another option during my lunch break opposed to the traditional, greasy, junk food places.”

The restaurant is next door to McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Arby’s. The location use to be occupied by Jersey Diner, which went of out business in late 2011.

“It will be interesting to see how Panera Bread does right next door to all of these fast food chains,” said Olson. “People usually pull off of U.S. 1 and get a quick bite to eat on the go, but Panera Bread is more of a sit-down type of place just like Jersey Diner.”

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Fort Pierce native Rick Ankiel is starting what might be the last of his 14 seasons in the major leagues. He proved his worth in spring training for the Houston Astros and won a spot on the active roster as an outfielder.

Ankiel attended Port St. Lucie High School. He had an 11-1 record as a starting pitcher in his senior year, and was named an All-American as well as USA Today’s High School Player of the Year.

Ankiel was drafted straight out of high school by the St. Louis Cardinals where he began his major league career as a pitcher. After a tremendous rookie season, Ankiel had his downfall as a pitcher as he began to lose his control.

He spent the next five years working on his skills as a pitcher but to no avail. Ultimately he made the decision to switch positions. In 2007, he started for the Cardinals again but this time as an outfielder. He had an outstanding season and finished the year with a .285 batting average, 11 home runs, and 39 RBIs in 47 games and 172 at-bats.

Ankiel spent the following years trying to find himself as a member of the Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. While some observers think that — at age 33 — Ankiel may be at the end of his career, he thinks differently. He sat down to discuss that and his career after a game against the New York Mets at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie.

Q: Did growing up on the Treasure Coast have any significance towards your success in baseball? Did it have any impact on how your life shaped out to be?

A: I believe growing up in Florida helped me because I could play baseball year round. Although the Treasure Coast didn’t directly have an impact but it was a great place to grow up in my opinion.

Q: You and your wife Lori live in Jupiter during the off season with your sons Declan and Ryder correct? Do you visit the Treasure Coast often and relive any old memories that you may have had as a kid?

A: You know, during the holidays we visit family on the Treasure Coast every now and then but with the two kids we tend to stay pretty busy in Jupiter.

Q: Congratulations on your son Declan turning 2. You said in 2011 how it was crazy that you came into the league as a 20-year-old baby and now you’re a father. Do you see yourself pushing your son towards baseball when he grows up? Or are you going to let him do his own thing?

A: I’m going to let him do whatever he wants to do. I think he’ll have plenty of time to decide what he wants to do when he gets older and reaches that age. But for now I try to keep him busy with kid things. But he does show a love for baseball which makes me happy but I try to push him in a different direction so he doesn’t get tired of it.

Q: Coming out of high school, you were USA Today’s High School Player of the Year and All-American pitcher. With such tremendous hype it’s no wonder why you went straight to the majors. But do you at all regret not going to college for a couple of years to feel yourself out as a player?

A: No. It would’ve been fun but I felt like I was in a no lose situation especially just for the alumni and just for the experience. But for me I was in the big leagues when I still would’ve been a junior in college. So it was the right decision for me, and financially there was no way I could’ve turned it down.

Q: After your struggles as a pitcher, what pushed you to switch to outfield and not work on your control?

A: Well, I did try to work on my control and I got it right toward the end, but what it took to get it right was mentally exhausting and it became not fun. I just knew that I needed to do something else. At that point was when the outfield came about. I knew I could always hit when I was young, so I felt like, “Why not give it a shot?” and here we are today.

Q: Your 2007 return season as an outfielder with the Cardinals was unheard of. People called you a legend – The Natural, like the baseball movie hero. What were the emotions and feelings running through you after that first home run against the San Diego Padres and throughout the season?

A: It’s indescribable. I remember jogging around the bases after my first home run, and I couldn’t even feel my legs, I felt like I was floating. Other than that, it’s just bragging rights to hold against all of my pitcher buddies. So, it was definitely a fun season for me.

Q: You had a great amount of success with the Cardinals, and that city’s fans have tremendous love for you. But is there any part of you that wishes you play for Miami or even Tampa?

A: Yeah, toward the end of my career, I’ve definitely thought about it more and more especially with the family and kids. It would definitely make it easier on our living situation so I would be around more to help out my wife with the house and kids. But to be honest, I’m glad just to have a uniform on and it doesn’t matter where I’m at.

Q: You have had quite the bizarre career which turned out to be successful in the end. But now you are with Houston and had performed very well inb spring training. Do you believe this will be your last season?

A: They’re going to have to peel the cleats off of me. Whenever that happens it happens, but it won’t be because I’m taking them off.

Q: What do you see yourself doing after your career in the MLB? Would you be interested in game commentary, becoming an analyst or even coaching?

A: Maybe all of the above. I’m not sure I haven’t gotten to that point in my career yet. I believe I still have a lot more years left with the cleats on so I’m going to worry about that for now and let the other stuff take care of itself when I get there.

   Q: Is there any chance that the 2009 mustache will be making a comeback this season?

   A: You never know, the porn ‘stache is always fun, especially when you’re in a slump and need some hits. That’s  where you gotta go.

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Indian River State College is touted as one of the safest colleges in Florida. With its own security training complex on campus, the college prides itself in student safety and campus security.

But after a bizarre twist of events, Indian River State College found itself in the center of a police shoot out. Students ran for cover as one student was struck by a bullet in the crossfire.

On Thursday, Feburary 7 at 4:02 p.m. police were notified of a hit-and-run accident on 29th Street at Avenue K. The suspect continued to menace Fort Pierce which led to the lockdown of Chester A. Moore Elementary school, which is located at 827 N. 29th St.

At about 4:30 p.m. the truck pulled into a main campus parking lot where students said they saw the man doing circles with a gun in his hand. The man then drove on the sidewalk, nearly hitting a student.

Police officers then followed the driver to the nearby security training complex located at 4600 Kirby Loop Road where the shootout began.

The situation was handled promptly, as the suspect was taken into custody just 15 minutes after the shooting at the security training complex began.

A month later on March 19, a massacre was averted at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. A student attempted to commit a mass murder on campus but instead committed suicide as police swarmed in and put a halt to his plan.

According to its website, IRSC safety and security officers provide 24-hour foot and vehicular patrol of the campuses and are equipped with modern communication devices. Each campus also has at least one 24-hour emergency “code blue” telephones. The main campus in Fort Pierce has six.

According to the American School Search website, IRSC is ranked as one of the safest schools in the area with only 17 reported crimes in the past four years.

Students were notified of the situation by the schools emergency system with email alerts, reverse 911 calls, as well as posts on Facebook and the school’s website.

Although the shooting posed more of a threat to the community than to students on campus, students are still express some fear for their safety.

Alisha English, a sophomore at IRSC, was on her way to an evening class the night of the shooting.

“I had just gotten off of Interstate 95 and was heading south on Okeechobee Road towards campus when I heard my phone going crazy,” she said. “At the next stoplight, I looked at my phone and saw two alerts from school, alerting me that the school was on lockdown due to a campus shooting.”

“The emergency system definitely did its job by providing students with information extremely fast on the situation,” Alisha said.

Alan Montgomery, chief of security at Indian River State College, said he was very happy with the college’s response to the shooting.

“Our alerts were sent out quickly and our security team arrived to the scene instantly,” Montgomery said. “I was very pleased with our execution during the time of crisis.

Montgomery has a tip for students on how to help make safety a priority.

“Although IRSC is a fairly safe campus, our students must be aware at all times,” Montgomery said. “Students need to report any suspicious behavior, or any situations that seem out of the ordinary. With the help of students we can keep IRSC a safe and secure campus.

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A Veggie Love menu

BY TINA POWELL

Those in the Treasure Coast area maintaining a plant-based diet can take pleasure in knowing about their options when eating out.

Veggie Love is a food truck based in Fort Pierce. The owners’ goal is to provide prepared organic and vegan drinks, food, and desserts. Variety and flavor are in surplus at Veggie Love.

“The vegan lifestyle is important,” said Alison Murphy, Veggie Love’s upbeat CEO, owner, and head chef. “It’s good for our bodies and minds, great for animals and is a positive change that can easily be made to affect our communities and the environment.”

Veggie Love’s dosaritos

The food truck utilizes local ingredients whenever possible and offers many gluten-free options.

Some past menu items include barbecue tempeh sandwiches, chocolate chip muffins, coconut chocolate chip cookies with sunflower seeds, creamy butternut soup, and curry sweet potato “dosaritos.”

“Being vegan has opened many doors. Flavor and ingredient options are endless,” said Murphy, who has been a vegetarian for 7 years and a vegan for 3.

Begin a vegan isn’t required to love the food from this truck.

“I ordered the barbecued tempeh sandwich with no idea of what tempeh even is, but it was great! I was surprised to find that vegan food could be taste so good and be satisfying,” said 19-year-old, self-described carnivore, Jeremy Hayes.

Veggie Love sells at many markets and festivals throughout South Florida. On Wednesdays, they can be found at the Green Market & Food Co-op along Melody Lane in Fort Pierce. The truck will be at Indian River State College’s main campus from 12-2 p.m. during the school’s Earth Day event on April 22.

Downtown Fort Pierce harbors The S&S Takeout sells many vegan and vegetarian options. Its menu changes daily with local ingredients and the whims of chef Adam Biegner.

Vegan items include chili, marinated mushrooms, French lentil soup and cran-almond banana bread.

The company offers eco-friendly comfort food and supports local farmers. The store also promotes recycling, emphasizing the importance of composting and minimizing landfill trash on its social media pages.

Purchases made at S&S Takeout after 4:30 p.m. are discounted 10 percent.

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Plato’s Closet, the largest teen and young adult resale store in the nation, has more than 300 individually owned and operated stores in North America. One of their newest locations has just opened its doors in Port St Lucie’s Town Center Plaza.

Plato’s St Lucie location opened its doors on March 1 and, for the next few weeks, will only be buying from customers to stock the store.

“I am excited! Stuart is quite the drive for us in Port St Lucie.” said Tiffany Dressler, a local money-conscious shopper. “It’s nice and quaint, (attracting) all types of people — not your typical mall store that’s designed around women size 5 and smaller.”

The merchandise provides a large variety of styles at prices up to 70 percent less than mall stores charge.

“Plato’s Closet gives you options, which is the best part of their store,” said Dressler.

College students looking to make a quick buck before spring break are glad to have a local Plato’s Closet. The secondhand store is offering cash for apparel brought in. Customers bring in their gently used, top-brand clothes and accessories.

Merchandise evolves with fashion trends, making the store an ideal spot for thrifty young adults who enjoy changing their styles often.

“Coming home, I was excited to see that the store had opened. I got paid for just cleaning out my closet,” said Jenn Hayes, a student from Boston’s Emerson College who came home to PSL for spring break. “I’m eager to go back and shop, once the store starts selling!”

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What was set up to be a date for two, ended up being a date for four, one girl and three boys.

A random friend request for Samantha Cordola sparked a long, intriguing conversation. The 18-year-old student at Indian River State College was on the verge of meeting with an 18-year-old boy she had been in contact with for weeks.

“We had had long talks throughout the day,” said Cordola. “Our conversations never stopped. I never meet him in person, until he asked me to go out on a date.”

What was thought to be a one-on-one date turned out to be more of a group project on how to pick up a girl.

“I never anticipated seeing his friends there,” said Cordola. “I don’t think he knew what a date actually meant. I didn’t know what to do; I felt like I was intruding on my own date. How ironic is that?”

The traditional dates of dinner-and-a-movie seem to be more taboo than the average hook-up. In today’s society, younger generations are having more of casual gatherings than formal dates.

Donna Freitas, author of the upcoming book, “The End of Sex: How Hookup Culture is Leaving a Generation Unhappy, Sexually Unfulfilled, and Confused About Intimacy,” tells The New York Times that the rise of the “hook-up culture” among young people is categorized as spontaneous, commitment-free and regularly alcohol-fueled romantic flings. These people have never been on a traditional date.

Social networking such as, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are now the main sources of interaction for young adults.

“I look through a girl’s photos, and then her wall. Facebook is like a girl’s résumé,” said Carter, age 17, a student at Indian River State College. “You can easily figure out if she’s filled with drama, or if she’s even worth your time.”

“Facebook is an overall better way to meet a girl,” said Redgy Pierre-Louis, a senior at Port St. Lucie High School. “I guess I wanted to get acquainted with them before I actually meet them.”

What took two seconds of insane courage to walk up to someone and say “hi” has been transferred to the comfort of an instant message, said Pierre-Louis.

“I don’t know why, but when I guy approaches a girl face to face, the girl always thinks that the guy is trying to hit on her,” said Pierre-Louis.

It’s becoming a new custom to do one’s research before setting oneself up for a random conversation online, said Carter.

“I’ll talk to a girl online first and, if her personality is as good as her looks, I’ll get her number,” said Carter.

The steady process of connecting online, getting each other’s phone numbers, and then sending text messages is why the young generation does things backwards, yet leaves some with the same expectations of the traditional dating game. Rarely does anyone pick up a phone to ask someone out. That would require courage and some sort of charm, said Cordola.

“It’s hard to say what you want, but it’s easy to write it out,” Carter said.

By instant messaging, people avoiding the sting of rejection over the telephone. Having to say “no” to someone is just as hard as having to hear it.

“Keeping things casual never hurt anyone,” said Carter. “Taking things serious, that’s when things go wrong.”

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