When verb [ICT] asked me to write a weekly column about trends, I thought it would be important to establish a few things up front:

I like gadgets
I like the interwebs
I am into clothes
I like to make things
I’m obsessed with well-designed anything

So to kick off 2010 properly, here’s what I think is cool for the whole damn year: The Future. For the first time in 21st century, I feel like we finally have some futuristic shit to enjoy. Sure, we don’t have teleportation or flying cars, we can’t push a …

Every week, we feature a few adorable, adoptable pets from the Kansas Humane Society and dare you to resist their cute lil’ faces. Want to bring one of these loveable cats or dogs home with you? Visit KHS from 11 am – 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 – 5 pm Sunday. Have a happy adoption story to tell? Email us at editors@verbict.com and we might feature you in an upcoming post.

Scooby, a 7-month-old Labrador Retriever Mix, is an active dog who is very sweet and loves to be …

Patio Dining | Photo by Jennamay

Full disclosure: I want to live in Halstead one day. My boyfriend was born and raised in “The Biggest Little City in Kansas,” and during our relationship, I have come to really love the place.
Halstead has many things to offer, both seasonally and year round. Here, I offer a few ideas to start planning your day trip to this big little city.
You can begin your day with breakfast at Golden Harvest (240 Main St.). The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. Just bring cash, because debit and credit …

Some of us prefer children that don’t talk back or come with the looming college education price tag. While my life may never be a suitable environment for a child, I can’t help but smile every time I think of my “baby.” My Dalmatian, named after my favorite designer, Betsey Johnson, is one of the few people in the world who I feel really “gets” me. She’s the best listener and tug of war partner I know. Of course, if you’re a pet owner, you know what I mean. (OK, …