NRA “You Can’t Have That Gun”

Armatix iP1

As a teenager, Omer Kiyani was shot in the face with an unsecured firearm. He still struggles with the trauma. But the Detroit engineer now believes he has created a device that would have saved him and may save thousands of others.

He calls it "Identilock," and while it still needs final adjustments to the prototype and further investment, Kiyani expects to launch his smart gun technology in U.S. stores within a year, retailing for around $300. 

The “New Jersey Experience” Under Christie

Ken O’Brien

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey was the keynote speaker at the opening of last night’s Republican convention.

Christie has been a darling of conservative Republicans because of his blustering put downs of anybody who challenged him publicly. Many hoped he would seek the Presidential nomination of his party or, barring that, be chosen as the vice-presidential running mate.

However the “New Jersey experience” under Christie has been anything but rosy. Here are some key economics stats to know about Christie’s tenure as the Garden State’s chief executive: