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  • Boston Scientific to close Doral plant, eliminate 1,400 jobs

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Medical-products manufacturer Boston Scientific will close its plant in Doral, eliminating 1,400 jobs by 2013, Miami-Dade economic development officials announced Friday afternoon. The company is tran...

  • Converted Organics settles suit

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    Armistead Mechanical Inc. over a lien associated with the construction of the company’s Woodbridge, N.J., facility. The terms of the settlement call for the lien on the Boston-based organic fer...

  • Harvard FAS dean tells Crimson he’ll reduce faculty

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    The Harvard Crimson is reporting that the dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences will cut the number of professors to offset the school’s $100 million deficit. In an interview wit...

  • Gallucio 'totally drunk' hours before crash

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    S tate Sen. Anthony Galluccio was “totally drunk” during his early-morning brush with Cambridge cops just hours before he was involved in a hit-and-run wreck, a newly released police repor...

  • 'Better back it up'

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    R andy Moss said today he couldn’t care less what Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been saying about covering him the last time the two faced off at the Meadowlands. The Patriot’s all-wo...
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  • Instability doomed fishing boat

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pm
    BOSTON - The Coast Guard says a New Bedford fishing boat became rapidly unstable as a full fishing net was lowered on deck, causing it to sink and kill its captain a year ago.

  • State workers told to help Coakley

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    BOSTON - A large union backing Attorney General Martha Coakley for the United States Senate race is admitting a major mistake. The union representing state employees sent an e-mail urging state workers to volunteer for Coakley’s campaign. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports.

  • Pirate Kidnappers 'Losing Patience'

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pm
    A retired British couple snatched from their yacht last month by Somali pirates say they're afraid they could be killed within a week.

  • Worker Sues City for Dog Face Prank

    Dionne Anglin
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm
    A Fort Worth water employee sues the city after supervisors circulated a doctored picture of his face superimposed over a dog's.

  • Climate Coverup? 'Hide the Decline'

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    Hackers broke into the servers at a prominent British climate research center and leaked years worth of e-mail messages onto the Web, including one with a mysterious reference to a plan to "hide the decline" in data about temperatures.
 
 
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  • Boston Scientific to close Doral plant, eliminate 1,400 jobs

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Medical-products manufacturer Boston Scientific will close its plant in Doral, eliminating 1,400 jobs by 2013, Miami-Dade economic development officials announced Friday afternoon. The company is tran...

  • Converted Organics settles suit

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    Armistead Mechanical Inc. over a lien associated with the construction of the company’s Woodbridge, N.J., facility. The terms of the settlement call for the lien on the Boston-based organic fer...

  • Harvard FAS dean tells Crimson he’ll reduce faculty

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    The Harvard Crimson is reporting that the dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences will cut the number of professors to offset the school’s $100 million deficit. In an interview wit...

  • Gallucio 'totally drunk' hours before crash

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    S tate Sen. Anthony Galluccio was “totally drunk” during his early-morning brush with Cambridge cops just hours before he was involved in a hit-and-run wreck, a newly released police repor...

  • 'Better back it up'

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    R andy Moss said today he couldn’t care less what Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been saying about covering him the last time the two faced off at the Meadowlands. The Patriot’s all-wo...
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  • Tobin Bridge Handed Off

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    The Massachusetts Port Authority board has voted to transfer the Tobin Bridge to the new Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

  • Police find car driven in Lowell hit-and-run

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am
    Police have found the car they believe struck and critically injured a 12-year-old boy in a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday afternoon.

  • Verizon Wireless helps those in need

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am
    WILMINGTON, Mass. To make the holidays a little brighter for children whose families are being helped by domestic violence agencies, Verizon Wireless is conducting its 'Kids In Need' Holiday Drive for the ninth consecutive year at its Communications Stores throughout New England.

  • Boston Police Investigate Gang-Related Shooting Incident

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:41 pm
    The Boston Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred last evening in the gymnasium of the John Marshall School in Dorchester.

  • Boston Blotter: Gang Shooting in Dorchester

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    A shooting that Boston police called gang-related inside of a Dorchester elementary school has brought massive police and streetworker patrols to the neighborhood.
 
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  • Emersonians travel the world on a spiritual plane

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The Center for Spiritual Life is home to three student organizations; two are Christian, and one is Jewish. It's easy for members of other belief systems to get lost in the Red Sea of religious monotony. But students and professors at Emerson who practice more alternative philosophies have found ways to stay spiritually involved.

  • BFA films can cost students thousands

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The original budget for Thomas Goodwin's thesis project was $40,000, the rough equivalent of a year of Emerson tuition, room and board. After some creative trimming and financial sponsorship, Goodwin and co-producer, senior cinematography major Nick Melo, still had to shell out $3,000 each of their own money.

  • 129 years later, founder might hate us

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    "I have not built this school," declared Charles Wesley Emerson, upon the college's opening. "...God has built it. It is His." Emerson, who founded the college in 1880, was an intensely religious man who lived by a strict diet of his own invention. Today, his college is the fifth least religious college in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

  • Flu cases at Emerson double in one-week period

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The number of students evaluated by Emerson health staff for flu-like symptoms nearly doubled in a one-week period this month, a college health official said. Thirty-nine students were examined at the Center for Health and Wellness for flu-like symptoms during the week of Nov.

  • Emerson Dance Company has a night at the Roxy

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    "Ay ay ay!" the front row of rehearsing student dancers shouted together, popping their hands into the air. Dancing the part of androids for a piece titled "Mind of the Machine," this group of the Emerson Dance Company performers is lighthearted, and its members playfully provide input.
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  • Patrick calls out legislature for leaving Hill amid 'crisis'

    Kyle Cheney/Statehouse News Service
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
    A frustrated Gov. Deval Patrick demanded Thursday that lawmakers return to Beacon Hill to complete work on sweeping education and sentencing proposals, and to further address the state's fiscal woes. "It is more than a little frustrating that they would leave for, whatever it is, six or seven weeks, with so much of the commonwealth's vital business undone," Patrick said during an unscheduled sit-down with reporters in the State House press gallery. "We have really difficult choices facing state government and they are values choices." "And we're in the middle of a…

  • Morning Minutes: Nov. 20

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    20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 am
    Word of the Day Voluble VAHL-yuh-bul (adj.) Easily rolling or turning, rotating; characterized by ready or rapid speech; glib, fluent -- www.merriam-webster.com Web Site of the Day Gruvr gruvr.com Live-music lovers will never miss a show on gruvr.com, which detects your location and maps upcoming shows. Set e-mail concert alerts or follow an artist around the country. There are also links to buy tickets and to bands’ Web pages. Number to Know 0: Amount of money the SETI Institute gets from the government. SETI – which was founded on this date in 1984 – is a program to search…

  • Spanish class keeps niños moving in Dedham

    Edward B. Colby/Dedham Transcript
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    After toy manzanas are handed out and an initial song sung, lead instructor Jouveth Shortell explains to the families gathered for a demo class of ABC Spanish in Motion that her program follows Total Physical Response. “Everything we do is through movement,” she says, holding a little boy’s hands up in the air to demonstrate “arriba.” For “grande,” she spreads her arms wide. For “triste,” she pretends cries, as if she is a distraught opera character, and the students mimic her. So begins a quick-moving Spanish class for toddlers and other…

  • VIDEO: Dedham Town Meeting votes push projects ahead

    Edward B. Colby/Dedham Transcript
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am
      Special Town Meeting gave the Avery School and Dedham High School athletic complex projects key votes of support, upped Dedham’s meals and hotel taxes and voted to move the town’s adult zoning to Legacy Place this week. With Article 4, Town Meeting Monday voted to fund the design and construction of a new $23.37 million Avery School by Pottery Lane. The town has lined up an $11.09 million state grant for the project, and will seek funding for the remainder through a Proposition 2½ debt-exclusion property tax override. The average Dedham homeowner would need to pay…

  • Super Megafest arrives in Framingham this weekend

    Chris Bergeron/DAILY NEWS STAFF
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    As if visiting from TV reruns and late night movies, the Bionic Woman, Darth Maul and half of the Monkees will meet fans this weekend at Boston Super Megafest 2009 in Framingham. Better known as Lindsay Wagner, Ray Park and Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork, they'll be just some of the celebrity guests appearing at the eighth annual festival of pop culture at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel. Offering a varied selection of collectibles for sale, the two-day event brings together overlapping genres of action comics and Sci Fi, the supernatural and pro wrestling under one roof. Organized by John…
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  • The end of the world: Millions still awaiting doomsday

    LANE LAMBERT
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    Click to open the page Like millions of evangelical and Pentecostal American Christians, the Rev. Paul Haynes is watching and waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ. And like most of them, the retired New Hampshire pastor is resisting the urge to predict the date. “No man knows the day or hour,” he says, quoting a Gospel admonition from Jesus himself. Over the centuries, that hasn’t stopped believers and charismatic leaders from predicting. Perhaps the most famous such attempt was made by Baptist layman William Miller of New York. He announced that Oct. 22, 1844,…

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Final farewell for Sgt. Benjamin Sherman

    John P. Kelly
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Open the story to leave a comment that may be used in print or online. PLYMOUTH – The emotional homecoming of a 21-year-old paratrooper who died in Afghanistan early this month comes to an official end today with his funeral service and burial in his hometown of Plymouth. But the mourning will continue long after the ceremonies are over. On Thursday night, hundreds of people paid their respects to Army Sgt. Benjamin Sherman and his family during a wake at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, where a line of mourners continued to grow even after visitation hours had ended. An American flag…

  • Swine flu: What's happening in your community

    GateHouse Media, Inc.
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    SPECIAL REPORT: Swine flu A town-by-town look at the latest on the swine flu epidemic. ABINGTON The absentee rate for the school district is down to 7 percent from 9 percent last week, said Superintendent Peter Schafer. Calls from parents indicate that some absent students have H1N1. No clinics are scheduled yet. AVON An appointment-only H1N1 flu clinic for children ages 3-9 is scheduled for today at Avon Town Offices from 4 to 6 p.m. For appointments, call 508-588-0414. Students at Butler Elementary School will be vaccinated Friday, and those at the Middle-High School on Nov. 24. Additional…

  • What do you think about the controversial mammogram recommendation?

    GateHouse Media, Inc.
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    What do you think of a federal government's panel call for fewer mammograms? Tell us your opinion, your story, by leaving a comment below or by e-mailing us at womynzone.

  • CRIMSON TIDINGS

    Kellie Desrochers
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am
    "I like to aim high." That's what Kellie Desrochers said when asked why she applied to Harvard University. Now, the Raynham resident and 2009 graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School wants to share her experiences as she embarks on her freshman year. More than 29,000 applied to Harvard this year -- roughly more than twice the population of Kellie's hometown. Just 7 percent were selected. Kellie, one of three sisters, is the daughter of Patti Desrochers. GO TO THE BLOG
 
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  • BUILDING A DREAM: YouthBuild students land green jobs grant

    Grant Welker
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm
    YouthBuild Fall River has received a $100,000 grant from a federal green jobs program to start a manufacturing operation to employ YouthBuild graduates and prepare youths for careers in green technologies. The operation could employ up to 35 workers once it gets going, YouthBuild Director Terry Moran said. YouthBuild graduates, most of whom have earned a GED, will be hired for the manufacturing work, while another component funded by the grant will train those currently in the program. Graduates of the YouthBuild program will be trained on manufacturing environmentally friendly products like…

  • Freetown-Lakeville staffer named 'Super Librarian'

    Jeffrey D. Wagner
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pm
    She might not have a cape or insignia, but Laurie Belanger is an academic superhero to many students and staff at the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School. As a matter of fact, Belanger, the school library media specialist, has been named a “Super Librarian” by the Massachusetts School-Librarian Conference. The distinction was awarded to only six librarians in the state, and Belanger received the recognition in a region that represents 86 communities. "The recognition of being a ‘Super Librarian’ was so tremendous to me. I try to work with students, teachers, and…

  • Westport dentist offering free dental care on Saturday

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    20 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am
    Perfect Smiles, a dental office at 302 Village Way, is providing its annual day of free dental care on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office will provide dental cleanings, extractions and fillings for adults in need of dental care who are otherwise unable to afford it. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and is on a first come, first served basis, according to a press release from Perfect Smiles. "With the economy as it is we wanted to try and take our program of free care even further. The year we will guarantee that at least the first 100 people waiting will receive free…

  • Year-to-date foreclosures fall in most of Bristol County

    Grant Welker
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:31 pm
    Foreclosures in Fall River are down by one-third this year from the same 10-month span in 2008, and the city had nearly half the number of foreclosures in October than it did the same month last year, according to data released Thursday by The Warren Group. The number of foreclosures in other area towns varies. This year, Swansea has had 27 percent fewer foreclosures than the prior year, and Westport has 38 percent fewer, for example. In Somerset, the number of foreclosures has jumped by 35 percent compared to 2008. Across Bristol County, the number of foreclosures in October 2009 versus the…

  • Fall River residents share treasured artifacts, talk about lost ancestors

    Marc Munroe Dion
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:19 pm
    They were passing around a beer bottle Wednesday night at the meeting of the city’s history club. The bottle was empty and it was historic, bearing the imprint of the long-departed King Philip Brewery on Bay Street in Fall River. They were helping themselves to a screwdriver, too — a small screwdriver given away as a promotional item by Kaplan’s Furniture Store, once located at Fourth and Pleasant streets. “It was my mother’s favorite furniture store,” said George Petrin, explaining his urge to add a tiny screwdriver to his collection. Like others, Petrin…
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  • PHOTO: A feast to be thankful for!

    Allan Jung/ Daily News staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm
    Lily Charbonneau samples some corn bread as she takes part in the Thanksgiving feast at Hudson's Hubert Kindergarten. Parents and staff laid out plates of snacks with milk on the floor for the students.

  • Do you have questions for the U.S. Senate Democratic candidates?

    GateHouse Media, Inc.
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm
    What would you like to hear from the U.S. Senate candidates? Four candidates for the Democratic nomination to fill the seat left by the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy will appear in a televised debate on WCVB/Channel 5 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 - one week before the special primary election Dec. 8. The debate is sponsored by WCVB and GateHouse Media New England/WickedLocal.com. It will be moderated by WCVB's Ed Harding, with questions posed by Janet Wu of WCVB and Rick Holmes, opinion editor of the MetroWest Daily News, a GateHouse publication. We're asking readers to suggest questions for…

  • Framingham's Cushing Memorial Park gets state money

    Dan McDonald/Daily News staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:04 pm
    The state today announced Framingham will get $279,000 for projects at Cushing Memorial Park. The projects will include the removal of the final "vestiges of the state hospital," improvements to pedestrian access and new landscaping. Utilities will also be moved underground, benches and picnic tables will be added. The money will also be used to improve site drainage, stormwater management, and interpretive signage. The funding was one of 22 parks grants awarded from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The grants totaled $7.1 million.

  • Patrol boat's new name will honor Amy Sweeney of Acton, killed on 9/11

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    20 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm
     On Monday, the Massachusetts Environmental Police  will rename a patrol boat after Amy Sweeney of Acton, a flight attendant on American Airlines flight 11,  which was crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The patrol boat will be renamed after Sweeney, who served as an American Airlines flight attendant for 14 years. She lived in Acton with her husband, Michael Sweeney — who was an environmental police officer — and their two small children, according to a press release from the Executive…

  • Trooper: Bullets, but no shotgun pellets, found at Framingham shooting scene

    Norman Miller/Daily News staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Investigators found the two bullets one Framingham Police officer shot at Michael Boyd, but never found pellets that were fired from Boyd's sawed-off shotgun, a Massachusetts State Police trooper said today in Middlesex Superior Court. Trooper Joseph Risteen, a member of the ballistics unit, said officers found "wadding'' from the shotgun. Wadding is cardboard used to keep the pellets and gunpowder in place in a shotgun shell until it's fired, he said. Boyd, 25, is on trial for several assault and weapon charges from a confrontation at his home on Sept. 24, 2008, at 35 Coburn St.,…
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  • Bellingham Boy Scout troop Christmas tree sale

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    20 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm
    Boy Scout troop 100 will be holding their annual Christmas tree sale starting Sun., Nov. 29 at Larry’s Package Store on Rt. 126. The sales will run on weekdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to Candy Martel, the troop’s scoutmaster, the sale will likely run until Sun., Dec. 20. All proceeds from the tree sale will benefit Boy Scout Troop 100. In addition, the troop will have a 24-hour drop box for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry at St. Blaise church. Martel said the pantry is in "desperate need" this year and that she hopes people will bring…

  • Do you have questions for the U.S. Senate Democratic candidates?

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    20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm
    What would you like to hear from the U.S. Senate candidates? Four candidates for the Democratic nomination to fill the seat left by the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy will appear in a televised debate on WCVB/Channel 5 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 - one week before the special primary election Dec. 8. The debate is sponsored by WCVB and GateHouse Media New England/WickedLocal.com. It will be moderated by WCVB's Ed Harding, with questions posed by Janet Wu of WCVB and Rick Holmes, opinion editor of the MetroWest Daily News, a GateHouse publication. We're asking readers to suggest questions for…

  • WCVB investigation: 219 Lottery agents delinquent on payments

    David Riley/Daily News staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:45 pm
    More than 200 former Massachusetts Lottery agents, including eight in MetroWest and the Milford area, owe $2.8 million in proceeds from past ticket sales, a WCVB-TV investigation has found. The 219 agents owe anywhere from $1,100 to $69,000. Thirty-five owe more than $25,000 each. The report also raises questions about whether the Lottery Commission is doing enough to try to recoup that money, some of which if paid would go into the pot distributed to cities, towns and schools as local aid. In a statement yesterday, the State Lottery Commission said it collected 99.94 percent of the money it…

  • Milford plans swine flu clinic for kids

    Staff reports
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:40 pm
    The Milford Board of Health and the Milford School Department are offering free H1N1 swine flu clinics, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, for children. The town has 1,328 doses of the H1N1 vaccine available for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This age group is most susceptible to the H1N1 virus and would require a second dose at least 28 days after the first dose. The clinic will be held at the Milford High School cafeteria from 4 to 8 p.m. A child being vaccinated must be a Milford resident (proof of residency is required). Permission forms and vaccine information sheets are available on the…

  • Franklin Casino Night school fundraiser is tonight

    Ashley Studley/Daily News staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pm
    For the fourth year in a row, Franklin is hitting the tables and taking a gamble in the name of education. Tonight's Casino Night event, which benefits the Franklin Education Foundation, starts at 7 and is held at the Elks Hall at 1077 Pond St. The money raised pays for special projects for the public schools. "It's a great cause," said Town Councilor Glenn Jones. "FEF does a great job for its students." For $25 a ticket, participants can try their hand at blackjack, roulette and a money wheel. There will be a silent auction and raffle, which includes items such as a photo…
 
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  • The end of the world: Millions still awaiting doomsday

    LANE LAMBERT
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    Click to open the page Like millions of evangelical and Pentecostal American Christians, the Rev. Paul Haynes is watching and waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ. And like most of them, the retired New Hampshire pastor is resisting the urge to predict the date. “No man knows the day or hour,” he says, quoting a Gospel admonition from Jesus himself. Over the centuries, that hasn’t stopped believers and charismatic leaders from predicting. Perhaps the most famous such attempt was made by Baptist layman William Miller of New York. He announced that Oct. 22, 1844,…

  • AUDIO, VIDEO: North Quincy High Choir performs at 'Civil War Christmas'

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    20 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    The North Quincy High School Select Choir, led by director Tim Carew, will be performing at Huntington Theatre Company's  musical, "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration" on November 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the BU Theatre. The musical will feature performances by a different local choir before each show and North Quincy's Select Choir was chosen for Tuesday Nov. 24. The Select Choir, led by director Tim Carew  is made up of  23 North Quincy High School students who have been rehearsing after school each week. "A Civil War Christmas: An American…

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Final farewell for Sgt. Benjamin Sherman

    John P. Kelly
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Open the story to leave a comment that may be used in print or online. PLYMOUTH – The emotional homecoming of a 21-year-old paratrooper who died in Afghanistan early this month comes to an official end today with his funeral service and burial in his hometown of Plymouth. But the mourning will continue long after the ceremonies are over. On Thursday night, hundreds of people paid their respects to Army Sgt. Benjamin Sherman and his family during a wake at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, where a line of mourners continued to grow even after visitation hours had ended. An American flag…

  • Video - MOVIE REVIEW: Fans will sink their teeth into ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’

    DANA BARBUTO
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
    ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” the second installment in the teen romance vampire saga, is full of angst, cheese and shirt doffing. It’s just what the Twi-hards want. The giddy “oohs” and “aahs” started as the lights dimmed. But two scenes in particular created a frenzy among the mostly female audience. The first had Jacob (Taylor Lautner) trying to teach the intricacies of dirt bike riding to Bella (Kristin Stewart), who only sees visions of her ex, the gorgeous vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who has just dumped her. She crashes. Jacob…

  • Video - MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Messenger’ delivers an emotional punch

    AL ALEXANDER
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    I’m not being facetious when I say it’s your patriotic duty to see “The Messenger,” one of the most moving tributes I can think of to the parents, children and spouses who have lost a loved one to war. Unlike most films inspired by the twin conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, it puts a human face on the notion that those are real people, with real lives, fighting and dying on our behalf in strange lands for a government that seems to place a higher value on the protection of oil than it does the members of its military. Make no mistake, though: This is not – and I…
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  • Selectmens office makes announcements

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    20 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    The town hall will be closed Wednesday Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The special town meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 24 in the lower level of the town hall. Graves officer David Marvill is looking for volunteers to assist in cleaning cemeteries in town. Anyone interested should leave a message at the selectmens office at (508) 669-6431. The Christmas committee has scheduled the Lights On ceremony for dusk Nov. 28 behind town hall.  

  • Daily Minute: Friday, Nov. 20

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    19 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm
    Word of the Day Voluble VAHL-yuh-bul (adj.) Easily rolling or turning, rotating; characterized by ready or rapid speech; glib, fluent — Merriam-Webster.com Find lost minutes Nov. 19 Nov. 18 Nov. 17 Nov. 16 Nov. 15 Past minutes Web Site of the Day Gruvr Live-music lovers will never miss a show on this site, which detects your location and maps upcoming shows. Set e-mail concert alerts or follow an artist around the country. There are also links to buy tickets and to bands’ Web pages. Number to Know 0: Amount of money the SETI Institute gets from the government. SETI – which…

  • Taunton man held without bail after not guilty plea in beating death

    Ashley Lopes, Staff Writer
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm
    A city man was back in court for the second time to face new charges stemming from the Nov. 3 beating death of a Florida man. A clean-cut and expressionless Nelson Melo was escorted into a Taunton District courtroom in handcuffs Wednesday to answer for a murder charge as members of his family looked on from the front row. Melo, 32, pleaded not guilty and was held without bail at the arraignment. From across the room, Melo’s family waved and shot him comforting glances as court officers led him out of the courtroom after the brief hearing. Investigators say Chad Fleming, 31, of Deerfield…

  • Taunton jurors declare Lizzie Borden innocent in mock retrial

    Gerry Tuoti, Staff Writer
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:16 pm
    History remains unchanged. Just as she was 116 years ago, the infamous Lizzie Borden was acquitted Thursday night of the gruesome murders of her father and stepmother. By a vote of 123-48, the audience at the Lizzie Borden mock trial found the defendant not guilty. “No murder weapon, no blood, no bloody clothing, no investigation,” attorney Joan Fund said during her closing argument. “Not proven is not guilty.” Fund and Bristol County assistant district attorney Steven Gagne served as Borden’s defense team, while Taunton-based lawyers Francis O’Boy and…

  • State unemployment rate drops

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    19 Nov 2009 | 8:14 pm
    The Massachusetts unemployment rate fell last month for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years as the job market was spurred by expansion in the science, health and business services sectors. The unemployment rate dropped from 9.3 percent in September to 8.9 percent in October, according to statistics released Thursday by the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. It was first monthly decline since June 2007. The drop comes just a month after the state unemployment rate hit its highest point since 1976. Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday he was pleased about the drop, but his…
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  • Photos: Brand New at House of Blues

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:34 am
    Brand New live at House of Blues Boston, November 18, 2009 Photos from Brand New's Boston stop on their Daisy tour Photo: Catherine LeeBrand New | House of Blues Boston | November 18, 2009Read more

  • Group effort

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Don't call Mark Lind's Unloved a solo project If you're inclined to play punk rock, chances are you've got a self-esteem problem. It's not an æsthetic that attracts the well-adjusted. Exhibit A: Mark Lind. As bassist and frontman of the Ducky Boys, he's opened for Rancid, U.S. Bombs, and Flogging Molly. CONFIDENCE MAN Mark Lind is a little hard on himself, and maybe that's a good thing.If you're inclined to play punk rock, chances are you've got a self-esteem problem. It's not an æsthetic that attracts the well-adjusted. Exhibit A: Mark Lind. As bassist and frontman of the Ducky Boys, he's…

  • Ski and Snowboard Guide 2010

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    Gear, where and when to ski, and more Get ready for another great year on the slopes with the Phoenix 's guide to powder

  • Review: Precious

    18 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    Purple's prose makes for wrenching melodrama If you thought Celie in Alice Walker's The Color Purple had a tough time of it, wait till you get a load of Precious. Interview: Gabourey Sidibe. By Brett Michel.Precious | Directed by Lee Daniels | Written by Geoffrey Fletcher, based on the novel Push, by Sapphire | with Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’nique, Paula Patton, Lennie Kravitz, Mariah Carey, and Nealla Gordon | Lionsgate | 109 minutesIf you thought Celie in Alice Walker's The Color Purple had a tough time of it, wait till you get a load of Precious (Gabourey Sidibe). Her father has been raping…

  • Suspect principles

    18 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    Letters to the Boston editor, November 20, 2009 I was disappointed that the Phoenix chose to describe Attorney General Martha Coakley’s stand against the health-care bill recently passed by the House of Representatives as “principled.” I was disappointed that the Phoenix chose to describe Attorney General Martha Coakley’s stand against the health-care bill recently passed by the House of Representatives as “principled.” Coakley takes “principled” stands when they benefit her politically. And her more dubious stands are ignored by the adoring press.How many voters, for…
 
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  • GTA: EPISODES FROM LIBERTY CITY

    Dargus
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am
    VIDEO GAMEXBOX 360ROCKSTAR GAMES10.29.09Liberty City's a big town. Those laws aren't going to break themselves. Sure, Nico Bellic might be one of the more realized video game characters ever, but his story is over with. It's time for some new sociopaths to take center stage. GTA: Episodes From Liberty City isn't entirely new. It's a compilation of two 360-exclusive GTA IV expansion packs that can also be downloaded through Xbox Live Marketplace. One of the episodes, The Lost and Damned, has been out since February. If you've already downloaded that, skip this disc and download the brand new…

  • FOOD BEWARE

    Dargus
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am
    DVDFIRST RUN FEATURES11.17.09After countless films about our impending doom, in water (Flow), our food supply (Food, Inc.), our economy (Capitalism) and our environment (An Inconvenient Truth), now, thankfully, come the documentaries about ... what the fuck we are doing about it.Food Beware is the first of an inevitable series of films about the revolution humankind is about to undertake. And it begins in the tiniest of towns, like Barjac, France, where they have committed to almost 100 percent organic food. Through low-rent statistics and graphics, doom is made obvious, but the real message…

  • AVENUE Q

    Dargus
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    Broadway smash Avenue Q is not based on Sesame Street in any way shape or form. Nuh-uh. Nope. Forget the colorful puppets designed by former Jim Henson puppeteer Rick Lyon—such as the porn-addicted Trekkie Monster, or roommates Rod and Nicky (guess which one is a closeted gay Republican?). Forget how the hilariously sharp songs of writers Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez echo Sesame hit-maker Joe Raposo down to the last glockenspiel. Forget even that the action is centered around a generic street in Big City, USA.With a disclaimer so ridiculous that it reads like a Bert and Ernie joke, Avenue Q…

  • THE MESSENGER

    Dargus
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    "I think they ought to show every goddamn funeral on TV, live," Cpt. Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) tells Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), his Casualty Notification Service protégé in The Messenger."Have the president come around from time to time and eulogize. Get people used to it. I mean, are we at war or not?" But The Messenger takes this message one step further, showing us again and again the prologue to the orchestrated ceremony of a funeral ... depicting families in an emotional tidal wave moment, that awful gestalt of loss. The film centers around…

  • DAN MCCOLE

    Dargus
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    Part of Boston's charm lies in our ability to leave the tall, shiny buildings behind in one turn onto cobblestone streets and enter a smoky pub, where the walls resonate with the voices of a hundred men from a hundred years before you. Just as permanent as the historic buildings are Boston's lifelong residents, who will gladly tell you about their insurmountable affection for our dear city. Dan McCole is one of these men, and his paintings have taken the place of storytelling, in the best way possible.Born and raised in Southie, he became fascinated by the "district look" of the…
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    Children's Hospital Boston - News Releases 2009

  • Children's Hospital Boston Unveils its First Text-Message Fundraising Campaign

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Children's Hospital Boston today unveiled its first textmessage fundraising campaign. The campaign encourages New Englanders to become a Champion for Childrens by using text messaging on wireless devices to donate to Children's Hospital's patient care, cuttingedge research and community outreach initiatives. With each text donation, $5 will be donated to Children's Hospital Boston.

  • When Should Flu Trigger a School Shutdown?

    3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    As flu season approaches, parents around the country are starting to face school closures. But how bad should an influenza outbreak be for a school to shut down? A study led by Children's epidemiologists tapped a detailed set of Japanese data to help guide decision making by schools and government agencies.

  • Children's join forces with insurers to accelerate transformation of pediatric care to a more effective and efficient health care delivery system

    3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Children's Hospital Boston and its physicians are creating a unique partnership with the state's major health plans to accelerate the transformation of the pediatric care delivery system by expanding innovative approaches and models of care. The approaches and models currently being piloted at Children's are designed to improve health outcomes and reduce costs by eliminating care that is not effective and over utilized.

  • Glass Thermometers Still a Safety Hazard

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    A study by emergency physicians at Children's Hospital Boston provides a wakeup call to parents to get rid of their old glass thermometers. A 12year review of patients seen in Children's emergency department (ED) shows that glass thermometers pose one more safety hazard in addition to mercury exposure injuries from broken glass.

  • Red Sox Ace Josh Beckett and Boston's Top Athletes Team Up at Champions for Children's

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Children's Hospital Boston, one of the world's leading providers of pediatric research and care, presented Boston Red Sox Ace Josh Beckett with the 2009 Champion Award at the hospital's Champions for Children's dinner and auction Tuesday night at the Seaport World Trade Center.
 
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  • Bruins Week Ahead: 11/20 - 11/27

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    THIS WEEK’S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS: AT & T LEGENDS CLASSIC TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY: Tickets to the AT&T Legends Classic – which will take place at Fenway Park on January 2, 2010 –  went on sale to the general publ...

  • Marchand Assigned; Whitfield on Waivers

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
    BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned Brad Marchand to the Providence Bruins and placed Trent Whitfield on waivers for purpose of assignment to Providence. Marchand has playe...

  • Patrice Bergeron procure une victoire aux Bruins en fusillade

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:59 pm
    ATLANTA - Patrice Bergeron a réussi le seul but de la fusillade à l'aide d'une feinte qui a déculotté Ondrej Pavelec pour procurer un gain de 4-3 aux Bruins de Boston sur les Thrashers d'Atlanta, qui mettait fin à...

  • Boston Bruins Launch the Winter Classic "Team Challenge" presented by SBLI for New England Youth Hockey Teams

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs announced today that today the club will launch the "Boston Bruins Youth Hockey Team Challenge" presented by The Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts (SBLI, known ...

  • Boston Bruins AT&T Legends Classic

    16 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pm
    BOSTON, MA – .Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs announced today that the club will be hosting the first-ever “Boston Bruins AT&T Legends Classic” on January 2, 2010 at Fenway Park at 2:00 p.m. The “Boston Bruins AT&T ...
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  • Day Software, Web 2.0 Content Management Specialist, Moving U.S. Headquarters to Boston

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    IT, Software, Web 2.0 Wade Roush wrote: Wails of lamentation spread across the local tech community every time an entity like Zendesk or Greylock or Y Combinator departs Boston for parts west. But today we have a different tale to report. Day Software (SIX: DAYN) a Zurich, Switzerland-based content management software specialist that builds interactive websites for Fortune-1000 giants like Adobe and General Motors, is about to move its U.S. headquarters from Newport Beach, CA, to Boston. When it comes to the software platforms and interactive content that define the world of Web 2.0 commerce,…

  • Biogen Idec Accused Again of Excessive CEO Pay, Lousy Performance, By Big Shareholder

    Luke Timmerman
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:41 am
    Biotech, Drugs, Multiple Sclerosis Luke Timmerman wrote: [Update: 1:55 pm Eastern, 11/20/09] After a bitter standoff earlier this year with billionaire investor Carl Icahn over alleged mismanagement, Cambridge, MA-based Biogen Idec now faces another sharp attack from a major shareholder. New York-based HealthCor Management, a hedge fund that invests in health and biotech companies, said today in a regulatory filing that Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) overpays CEO James Mullen, that his performance has been poor, and that the company has a record of “excessive and fruitless” spending on…

  • Mind, Body, & Cash: Lighter Living Raises $3M

    Ryan McBride
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am
    IT, deals, VC Ryan McBride wrote: Pilates is famous for shaping up peoples’ buttocks, tummies, and thighs. But what can the popularity of this fitness phenomenon and the market for health products do for investment portfolios? Cambridge, MA-based Lighter Living, which operates a health and fitness website that features Pilates expert and company founder Marjolein Brugman, has raised $3 million in an equity round of financing, according to an SEC filing. Brugman, who appears to have pioneered an aerobic version of Pilates called AeroPilates, is listed in the regulatory filing as an…

  • SS&C Buys TheNextRound

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    IT, deals, Finance Wade Roush wrote: TheNextRound, a Framingham, MA-based startup that makes software for private equity and alternative investors, has been acquired by Windsor, CT-based SS&C Technologies for an undisclosed amount, according to an SS&C announcement today. SS&C makes financial management software for insurance companies, hedge funds, banks and credit unions, real estate companies, and other institutions. Comments | Reprints | Share:        

  • $31.3M for Cambridgesoft

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    IT, Life Sciences, deals Wade Roush wrote: Cambridge, MA-based Cambridgesoft, which makes software for life sciences companies, disclosed in regulatory documents filed November 17 that it has raised $31.3 million in new equity-based financing. Cambridgesoft first announced the funding round (though not the amount) in a November 16 release that named new investor Health Evolution Partners and existing investor Goldman Sachs as the funders in the round. Comments | Reprints | Share:        
 
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  • Maine startups, projects land seed grants

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The Maine Technology Institute reports it has given out a total of more than $111,000 in a round of seed grants to technology companies in Maine. The MTI gives up to $12,500 in awards six times a year, requiring a one-to-one match of funds, staff time, equipment or other resources from the startups.

  • Biogen shareholders: CEO pay 'inconsistent' with poor stock performance

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    One of Biogen Idec Inc.’s largest investors is criticizing CEO James Mullen’s compensation package and other corporate spending initiatives in an effort to goad the company into boosting its stock performance.

  • Corindus raises $4.7M in equity funds

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Vascular robotic systems developer Corindus Inc. has pulled in $4.68 million of a planned $10 million equity financing. The Natick-based company designs, develops and markets remote control systems for cardiology operations.

  • CambridgeSoft's private financing worth $31M

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    CambridgeSoft Inc. has disclosed the dollar value of a private financing it announced earlier this week, reporting in a regulatory filing that the equity funding received from Health Evolution Partners and Goldman Sachs & Co. was worth $31.3 million. The value of the deal was previously undisclosed.

  • Agrivida nets $2M USDA grant for biofuels research

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Agrivida Inc. has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop genetically engineered feedstocks for biofuels production. The award is the Medford startup’s second in as many months from the federal government.
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  • Sox Will Pay if They Don’t Sign Bay

    Sharkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:55 pm
    Five years, $75 to $80 million. That’s likely what it will cost the Red Sox to retain left fielder Jason Bay. The 31-year-old, now officially a free agent, reportedly passed on a last minute, four-year, $60 million deal Thursday as Boston’s exclusive negotiating window inched shut. In honor of the lengthy, costly contract agent Joe Urbon will be fishing for in free agent waters, here are the top five, multi-million-dollar reasons the Red Sox should bring Jason Bay back to the Back Bay. $1,000,000: Bay can play in Bahston. Since being shipped to the Sox in the Manny Ramirez deal halfway…

  • TGIF: What Has Become of Yahoo! Fantasy Football’s First Round?

    Pete
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm
    Now, I am focusing on just one provider of fantasy football, so the rankings may differ from other leagues. Every season, for people who are not that familiar with the game of fantasy football, we tend to lean heavily on the rankings. Even if you are a seasoned veteran, you can’t help but be influenced by what the league has to say. Yahoo! fantasy sports has been the only website I have used for my fantasy sports needs, and I am not complaining about the service itself, it is top notch. That being said, year after year, I am always disappointed with their first round projections. At the…

  • Ice Breakers: Bruins-Sabres, Friday 11-20

    Brian Kintz
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pm
    Fresh off last night’s nail-biting shootout victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, the Bruins (9-8-4) will head north to take on division leading Buffalo (12-5-1) tonight at HSBC Arena. It looked like another win was going to slip away from Boston last night when in the final minute of regulation, Atlanta was able to knot the score at 3, sending the game into overtime. But thanks to a nifty stop-and-start move by Patrice Bergeron and three quality shootout saves by Tuukka Rask, the Bruins escaped with two points in the standings on a 4-3 shootout win over Atlanta. Now let’s look at a…

  • The NFL Should Not Expand to 18-Game Seasons

    Adam
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am
    One of the functions of a league is to ensure that the league has created a schedule that entertains fans, but also draws as much money as possible. So, it is no surprise that the NFL wants to expand to more games, given that a large percentage of their games sell out as is. An increased amount of games means the league could negotiate new TV contracts with increased television fees. However, I think that a move would be a short-sighted disaster. One of the great things about the NFL is that the schedule doesn’t feel like it’s too long as a fan. Training camps start in the summer,…

  • Bruins Hang On For 4-3 SO Victory Over Atlanta Thrashers

    Erikk
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:23 am
    At times it was ugly. At times it was long. But overall, two points are two points and the Boston Bruins will take those however they can, even if it means being forced to a shootout, which is exactly what happened in Thursday night’s 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers. In front of an impressively sparse crowd of 12,112 fans (Commissioner Bettman, did you see those empty seats?), the Bruins used fundamental hockey to jump to a 2-0 at the end of the first period. They opened the scoring at 5:59 when former Thrasher Mark Recchi passed through left face-off circle before slipping a pass to…
 
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  • Sources: Former NY Mayor Giuliani Eyes Senate Seat

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pm
    Rudy Giuliani may be seeking a new title, and it's not governor. For Giuliani, the decision to forgo the governor's race and run against Kirsten Gillibrand in 2010 was a no-brainer. Sources tell CBS 2 that Rudy is more interested in national issues. He's been one of the most outspoken Republicans railing against the decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammad and four other accused terrorists in New York City.

  • Bergeron's Shootout Goal Gives Bruins 4-3 Win

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm
    Michael Ryder scored twice, Patrice Bergeron had the only goal of the shootout and the Boston Bruins snapped Atlanta's four-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory over the Thrashers on Thursday night.

  • Celtics Rebound With 109-95 Win Over Warriors

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:27 pm
    Kevin Garnett needed just one name to explain what keyed Boston's strong third quarter.

  • Red Sox Release George Kottaras

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am
    The Red Sox have released backup catcher George Kottaras.

  • Sleep-Deprived Celtics Change Practice Times

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
    When Doc Rivers suggested that maybe his team get more sleep, not everyone was happy about it.
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  • Moss to Revis: 'Better back it up'

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:13 pm
    Randy Moss said today he couldn't care less what Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been saying about covering him the last time the two faced off at the Meadowlands....

  • Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession. A 20-DVD set of World Series films can be bought for $2,299, and it contains authenticated...

  • OF Jason Bay reaches open market

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pm
    That sound at midnight last night was the window closing shut on the Red Sox' best shot at a preemptive re-signing of Jason Bay. At 12:01 a.m., all 171 free agents,...

  • Wes Welker's presence shapes what goes on

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    FOXBORO - When Wes Welker was a surprise scratch prior to facing the New York Jets in Week 2, it created pandemonium in the fantasy football world, as owners scrambled to...

  • Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:51 am
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 today to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance...
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  • Theo continues to dominate league's other GMs

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:16 pm
    The Red Sox today announced that they have acquired Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida - he of No. 4 overall prospect in all of baseball in 2006 according to Baseball America fame - for minor league lefties Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. Well it didn't take long for the club to make an offseason splash after a disappointing early postseason exit. In Hermida, the Sox get a potential steal as not so long ago he was projected to be one of the best hitting outfielders in the game. Things haven't exactly panned out that way, however, resulting in the bargain price Theo and Co. got him at. Hermida's…

  • BREAKING NEWS: Josh McDaniels still pumping fist

    12 Oct 2009 | 1:24 pm
    Jesus Christ, relax dude. Act like you've been there before. And actually, you have been there before, so there doesn't need to be much acting involved. I get that you're excited because you just beat your mentor, the unquestioned top coach in the league, and you want to pump up the hometown fans, but God damn, there's a point where it gets to be a bit too much. And did you see McDaniels leap into the arms of a defensive end, Kenny Peterson, who then held him up as high as he could like he was some little kid in his daddy's hands? Wow... Chill the fuck out, Josh.

  • A not-so-fond farewell to the 2009 Red Sox season

    12 Oct 2009 | 11:16 am
    A brutal yet appropriate ending to an "eh" Red Sox season. Many people - myself included - expected a much better showing out of this bunch in the ALDS, at least more so than that three-game suck fest we all just witnessed, but in the end it wasn't in the cards and the Angels proved too formidable. I'm a bit less pissed than in years past because this team just never seemed capable of making it all the way, but that doesn't diminish the disappointment much; it still sucks. Anyway, without further ado, here's a look at my top storylines from the past year (and heading into the future):Jonathan…

  • Lucic signs 3-year extension with Bruins

    6 Oct 2009 | 9:09 pm
    Solid deal, although $4 million per season does seem to be a bit much for a guy that's never scored 20 goals in a season. Last season's 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) were a career high, but he's likely to eclipse that mark this season. Even if he doesn't make a big leap the way many are predicting, the B's and their opponents feel Looch's impact far beyond his season stats. Nice to know one of the team's top young game changers is locked up through 2011-12.

  • There are the Jets we all know and love!

    5 Oct 2009 | 12:51 pm
    The national media has been all over Matt Sanchez's nuts for the better part of a month now, and how does he reward them? A 27.0 Week 4 passer rating with 3 interceptions, one of which resulting in a score for the Saints. The rookie "phenom" looked absolutely lost out there, and against one of the league's perennial bottom-dwellers defensively. Plus, the defense gave up receptions to 10 different Saints, as well as 153 yards on the ground! As Rex Ryan is fast learning, you can only fool 'em for so long.
 
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  • Gordon Edes Officially In at ESPNBoston.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pm
    Gordon Edes has his first post up at ESPNBoston.com today: Back where I belong New England is my home, baseball remains my game, and after being away, I am even more persuaded that there is no better place to talk, write, blog, tweet, text, chat and care about baseball than right here, for this audience. Many of you already know me, from my 12 years of covering the Red Sox for the Boston Globe and from posing as Heidi Watney’s favorite uncle on NESN. I hope to renew acquaintances with you, while introducing myself to many more of you through what we intend to be the go-to site for all…

  • Time For the Friday Megalinks

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Let’s do the Friday megalinks as we steam into Thanksgiving holiday week. Lots of links to get to so let’s not waste any more time. The Weekend Viewing Picks have what’s in store for college football, college basketball, NFL, NASCAR and plenty of other sporting and primetime viewing picks. To the links. National We’re hearing rumblings of executive firings at ESPN. This has to do with an affair that was originally outed by Deadspin and confirmed by the New York Post. And there are more details including affairs involving the talent as well. As Chris Rock said,…

  • Weekend Viewing Picks

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    Saturday, November 21 Boxing Super Six World Boxing Classic/Super Middleweights, Mikkei Kessler vs. Andre Ward – Showtime, 10 p.m. Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto (replay) – HBO, 10 p.m. College Basketball Rider at Kentucky – Fox Sports South/Sun Sports, 1 p.m. Presbyterian at Illinois – Big Ten Network, 8 p.m. College Football Viewing Picks English Premier League Manchester City at Liverpool – ESPN2, 7:30 a.m. Wolverhampton at Chelsea – Setanta Sports, 9:30 a.m. Arsenal at Sunderland – Fox Soccer Channel, 10 a.m. Everton at Manchester United –…

  • Friday’s Viewing Picks

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:20 am
    College Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Classic 3rd Place Game/Ohio State vs. Cal – ESPN2, 5 p.m. Championship/Syracuse vs. North Carolina – ESPN2, 7:20 p.m. Puerto Rico Tip-Off Consolation/Georgia Tech vs. George Mason – ESPNU, 1 p.m. Semifinal/Dayton vs. Villanova – ESPNU, 3:30 p.m. Semifinal/Ole Miss vs. Kansas State – ESPNU, 8:30 p.m. Toledo at Michigan State – Big Ten Network, 6:30 p.m. College Football Akron at Bowling Green – ESPNU, 5:30 p.m. Boise State at Utah State – ESPN2, 9:30 p.m. Golf LPGA Tour Championship, 2nd round – Golf…

  • The Friday Top Ten

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    So another Friday is finally here (was it me, or was this a LONG week?) and I’ve got another edition of the top ten from this morning’s sports stories. Consider this one a periodic credit report - Chad Finn is going positive this morning, giving out props in his Friday media column. Comcast builds a team to take on NESN - Bill Doyle checks out what they’re doing down there at Comcast SportsNet with their new on-line and on-air talent. Pats-Jets rematch all about adjustments - Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss chat about Sunday’s Patriots-Jets rematch at Gillette.
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  • Rondo Leads Celtics Past Warriors, 109-95

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:41 am
    Kevin Garnett needed just one name to explain what keyed Boston's strong third quarter. "Rondo," Garnett said, pausing for effect. "I thought he changed the momentum of the game. I thought he was a lot more solid. He was aggressive. He picked up the energy."

  • Patriots Gamble Backfires, Gives Colts 35-34 Win

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:37 am
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- New England's players firmly stand behind coach Bill Belichick's costly gamble. The Patriots failed on a fourth-and-2 deep in their territory with two minutes to play, giving Peyton Manning a prime opportunity to steal a victory after trailing by 17 points early in the fourth quarter.

  • Celtics Hit High Notes, Beat Jazz, 105-86

    12 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    BOSTON (AP) -- The Utah Jazz might have been caught off-guard when Rajon Rondo took the ball coast-to-coast with 3.8 seconds left in the third quarter. The Boston Celtics weren't: They've timed him.

  • Bruins Blank Penguins 3-0

    11 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Ex-Penguin Mark Recchi knows Sidney Crosby too well to think that his current slump might be a long-term condition. "It's just one of those things where he's in a rut right now," Recchi said after tallying his 900th career assist in the Boston Bruins' 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh.

  • Patriots Beat Miami, 27-17

    9 Nov 2009 | 5:37 am
    The New England Patriots needed a comeback after the Miami Dolphins went ahead on a drive lasting more than 10 minutes in the third quarter. It took Randy Moss and his teammates less than two minutes. Moss scored on a 71-yard play after taking a short pass over the middle from Tom Brady and New England went on to a 27-17 win Sunday and a two-game lead in the AFC East.
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  • Patriots-Jets Injury Report - 11/20/2009

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    The New England Patriots (6-3) and the New York Jets (4-5) announce the following player injuries and practice participation.

  • Morris closer to returning to action; Fri notes

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    RB Sammy Morris hopes to get back in action for the Patriots soon. Plus, news and notes from the Friday locker room and practice.

  • Bid now on 'Pink' Autographed gear!

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    The Patriots are auctioning off the pink gear the players wore against the Baltimore Ravens earlier this season to promote breast cancer awareness. Items include gloves, hats and wristbands. To see the items for yourself, visit proteamauctions.com.

  • Friday Out-Takes: Eric Mangini, Cleveland-based temp

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Every Friday, John Cockrell will offer up his perspective on the latest NFL developments that catch his eye. His views are his own, not those of the Patriots. He speaks for himself but he writes for Patriots.com.

  • Patriots.com News Blitz - 11/20/2009

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    In today's blitz: Jerod Mayo sounds off, find out about a new potential kick returner, Julian Edelman is back, the team signs two players into the 2010 season, Kevin Faulk comments on pass protection and read a couple stats on the Patriots as they prepare for Sunday's game.
 
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  • Week 10: NFL Regular Season | Fantasy Football Player Rankings - Nov 18,2009

    BlogTalkRadio
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:50 pm
    This week was highlighted by the AFC showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. While it appeared to be the Patriots' game until the two minute warning, it was the Colts that end the game victorious. Both passing attacks had great games for fantasy football owners with players on both respective teams. Expect both teams to provide solid fantasy points moving forward. Below I have some observations from the tenth week of the regular season and how I see those points of interest playing out from a fantasy perspective. 2009 NFL Regular Season Week Ten 49ers vs Bears…

  • Larry and Sto Show Tuesdays 11/17 - Nov 18,2009

    Larry and Sto Show
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    The Larry and Sto Show airs 2 new LIVE shows every week, Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00pm EST and Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00pm EST! Larry and Josh, along with Producer JC, discuss sports, entertainment and everyday life. All while taking your calls and reading your emails. To talk to the guys LIVE on-air call (347)850-1678 or email them at onair@larryandstoshow.com NFL | New England Patriots | celtics | Comedy | Boston Red Sox

  • Wheelhouse Radio: 4th and 2 on your 28 yard line!? - 11/16/09 - Nov 17,2009

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    16 Nov 2009 | 7:40 pm
    On this episode of The Wheelhouse: Bower and “The Sweet Nasty” Chris Cause start off the show to give “The Sweet Nasty” a chance to VENT about last night’s SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game between his NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS & the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS! Once Cause takes a breather and lets out some built up FRUSTRATION we dive into various stories from the day like LARRY JOHNSON going to the BENGALS and UFC 105! Then we step into the TWITTER squared circle for this week’s edition of HEY! NICE TWITS! Finally we welcome COPERNICUS to the show to take on one of our listeners to find out…

  • The Wheelhouse: Episode #188 - Nov 17,2009

    The Wheelhouse
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    On this episode of The Wheelhouse: Bower and “The Sweet Nasty” Chris Cause start off the show to give “The Sweet Nasty” a chance to VENT about last night’s SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game between his NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS & the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS! Once Cause takes a breather and lets out some built up FRUSTRATION we dive into various stories from the day like LARRY JOHNSON going to the BENGALS and UFC 105! Then we step into the TWITTER squared circle for this week’s edition of HEY! NICE TWITS! FinallSports | NFL Week 10 | UFC 105 | Larry Johnson | Sunday Night Football

  • "Z" Expert Patriots Pregame - Nov 15,2009

    ZachG
    15 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    "Z" Expert, Zach Gelb will be breaking down the marquee matchup of a week 10 of the NFL. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots take on Peyton Manning and the Colts. Sal Licata of Wfan will join us to breakdown the big game!Brady | Manning | Colts | Patriots | NFL
 
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  • Patriots Friday Practice/Injury Report

    Marima
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Patriots Friday Practice/Injury Report QUESTIONABLE WR Sam Aiken (hip) LB Eric Alexander (groin) TE Chris Baker (shoulder) LB Tully Banta-Cain (groin) (practiced today for the first time this week: limited.) NT Ron Brace (ankle) WR Julian Edelman (forearm) DE Jarvis Green (knee) (practiced for the first time this week: limited.) C Dan Koppen (knee) T Matt Light (knee) RB Sammy Morris (knee) G Stephen Neal (head) LB Rob Ninkovich (knee) DE Ty Warren (ankle) PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) CB Shawn Springs (knee) TE Benjamin Watson (knee) The only player officially out for Sunday is…

  • Focusing on Jersey: Patriots take on Jets this Sunday

    MaPatsFan
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    More photos » by Stephan Savoia - AP Somehow he looks taller than he really is Browse more photos » Rivalries are great things.  They pit one team against another and, in our cases, one fanbase against the other.  Head writers from our AFC East blogs always get a little "what about us" when I go into depth about the Patriots rivalry with the Colts and, to an extent, they have a point.  Division rivalries are usually a bit more geographic, hence more tangible in a sense.  The closer a city or state is, the more likelihood of having traveled there.  Aside…

  • New England Patriots Links 11/20/09 - Jets' CB Darrelle Revis Had Help Against Moss

    Marima
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:13 am
    See if Revis can stop me when I hop like this... View full size photo » Dave Hutchison (Newark Star-Ledger) NY Jets D-Coordinator Mike Pettine says Darrelle Revis had help vs. Moss. Asked Thursday how much of Revis' coverage of Moss in the first game was man-to-man, Pettine said: "I don't have numbers. We mixed our coverages up a lot. You have to do that against New England. You can't give them one look. I can say this, we weren't in a lot of true cover zero (man-on-man) with no help. Nobody in the league is. Most teams in the league, I would be shocked if they averaged more than…

  • Jabba the Rex

    MaPatsFan
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:22 pm
    Jabba the Rex This is a pretty funny animation from the Global Sports Fraternity. Cool stuff...

  • Patriots Thursday Practice/Injury Report

    Marima
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:13 pm
    Patriots Thursday Practice/Injury Report Did Not Practice: OLB Tully Banta Cain (groin/rib) DE Jarvis Green (knee) G Stephen Neal (head) LB Rob Ninkovich (knee) RB Fred Taylor (ankle) Limited participation: WR Sam Aiken (hip) LB Eric Alexander (groin) TE Chris Baker (shoulder) NT Ron Brace (ankle) WR Julian Edelman (forearm) C Dan Koppen (knee) LT Matt Light (knee) RB Sammy Morris (knee) DE Ty Warren (ankle) Full participation: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) CB Shawn Springs (knee) TE Benjamin Watson (back) LB Gary Guyton (illness) and WR Randy Moss (not injury related) were removed from…
 
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  • A few more observations from Bird’s nest

    Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Larry Bird was not in the house when Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth and 2 from his 28. Even though Bird works just a few blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, he has never been to a game there.

  • Patriots had us covered

    Ed Ryan, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Why is everyone so upset about the Patriots’ loss Sunday night? They covered the number - lost by a point but were getting 3. That’s a win where I’m coming from, if you picked New England.

  • Ryan in Revis’s corner

    Albert R. Breer and Monique Walker, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The final word on the coverage on Randy Moss in Week 2 came from Jets coach Rex Ryan yesterday.

  • Patriots come to the defense

    Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    At this time last year, Tedy Bruschi was a leader on the Patriots defense. This week, in an indirect way, he may have sped the passing of those duties to linebacker Jerod Mayo, already a captain in his second season.

  • Consider this one a periodic credit report

    Chad Finn, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.
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  • Sox claim Manuel on waivers from Mariners

    Ian Browne
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    With several hours remaining before Friday's deadline to submit their final 40-man roster in preparation for the Dec. 10 Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox acquired Minor League right-hander Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

  • Bay tops Epstein's free-agent priorities

    Ian Browne
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    The past few weeks have been mostly about planning, dialogue and research for the Red Sox's front office, led by general manager Theo Epstein.

  • Henry receives corporate citizenship award

    Ian Browne
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
    Because he is introverted by nature, Red Sox owner John W. Henry's extensive work when it comes to community service -- be it in Boston or around the world -- often goes unnoticed.

  • Papi gearing up for big return in 2010

    Ian Browne
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    As evidenced by his wardrobe, David Ortiz didn't need to make an extra trip into Fenway Park on Thursday to promote his upcoming charity golf tournament.

  • Francona fields questions from callers

    Ian Browne
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Overlooking Fenway Park on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Red Sox manager Terry Francona made himself uniquely accessible to the rabid fans that follow his team.
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  • Ortiz says Sox need to power up

    Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    David Ortiz suggested around this time last year that the Red Sox needed more power in their lineup. As he recalled, the advice was not treated with sufficient respect.

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    Chad Finn, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.

  • Bay is ready to play the field

    Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The talks have been going on all season. But suddenly, as of midnight, things are different. Now it’s not only the Red Sox who can discuss contract numbers with free agent left fielder Jason Bay - every team can.

  • Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am
    The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.

  • Red Sox increase prices for some tickets

    Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The Red Sox raised ticket prices for eight sections of Fenway Park including the popular infield grandstand seats and loge boxes by an average of $3.50.
 
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  • Holy Cartwheels Batman!

    Ian
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
    On ESPN’s Not Top 10 Moments this morning on Sportscenter, the number one highlight this morning was University of Hartford Hawks goalkeeper Nenad Cudic doing cartwheels before a penalty kick. This happened back on November 11th in the semifinals of the America East Men’s Soccer Tournament which they lost to the Stony Brook Seawolves. I don’t want to give too much away here so just enjoy the clip: (Please open the article to see the flash file or player.)

  • Paw Prints – UConn Huskies (4-5) @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-4) Preview

    Ian
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:32 am
    This week: The UConn Huskies travel to South Bend, IN to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Here are the rosters for the Huskies and the Fighting Irish. The Line/Prediction: According to Rivals.com, Notre Dame is favored by six points. The over/under is 57 points. My prediction for the game  is UConn 31 Notre Dame 27. Tickets: While the game notes for Notre Dame says the game is a sellout, I was able to find tickets on Notre Dame’s ticket website. Getting To The Game: Here is some information about Notre Dame Stadium. Here are…

  • Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 11/20

    Ian
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:28 am
    It’s game day for the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team as they make the relatively short trip up to the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast locally here in Connecticut on CPTV. The game is also available on the internet for a fee through Hoop Streams. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can listen to the game on the WTIC/UConn Radio Network. UConn Football links The UConn football news will be coming up shortly in the UConn-Notre Dame preview in the other news section.

  • Video: Jabba The Rex

    Ian
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:35 pm
    to The GSF for the video

  • Lincecum Wins Second Straight NL Cy Young

    Ian
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:42 am
    Day four of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America Awards continued on Thursday and next up was the National League Cy Young Award. For the second straight season, the BWAA has chosen everyone’s favorite San Francisco Giants pot smoker Tim Lincecum as their winner of the NL Cy Young. He finished just ahead of  St.  Louis Cardinals pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainright. The last time someone won at least two Cy Young’s in a row was  Lincecum’s 2009 teammate Randy Johnson who won four in a row with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1999-2002). Lincecum went 15-7 with…
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  • Consider this one a periodic credit report

    Chad Finn, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.

  • Bruins dig in, win in shootout

    Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    ATLANTA - The 2-0 second-period lead? Gone. The 3-2 advantage with less than a minute remaining in regulation? Wiped out, thanks to a Maxim Afinogenov goal at 19:18.

  • Savard skates, will wait

    Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    For the Bruins, yesterday’s morning skate at Philips Arena provided a much-needed sight: Marc Savard in line rushes, sneaking shots past his goalies, and winning faceoffs.

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  • Bergeron's shootout goal gives Bruins 4-3 win

    Paul Newberry, AP Sports Writer
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:59 pm
    The Boston Bruins finally figured out how to win a game after 60 minutes were up.
 
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  • Magic thumbnails

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    ■ When, where: Tonight, 8, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: CSN, ESPN, WEEI (850).

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  • Consider this one a periodic credit report

    Chad Finn, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.

  • Tough for Celtics not to believe in Magic

    Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Judging by the changes in personnel, advancing to the NBA Finals was not good enough for Orlando Magic management last season. Nor was getting to the second round of the playoffs nearly satisfactory for the Celtics.

  • A few more observations from Bird’s nest

    Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Larry Bird was not in the house when Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth and 2 from his 28. Even though Bird works just a few blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, he has never been to a game there.
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  • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    ssilva
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pm
    (BDD / Red Socks Diaries) Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick Sings Your Favorite Christmas Carols!

  • This Is Old News

    ssilva
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:37 am
    (BDD Photo Illustration) Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia Are the Only Returning Red Sox Starting Players Under the Age of 30 ... And to Celebrate that Fact, Ellsbury Is Switching His Number from 46 to 2Speaking of 46 Going on 36, How's Mike Lowell Looking as Your Power-Hitting Third Baseman for Another Year?Another Kick in the Dentures: MLB Blows Off Fenway 100 and Picks Kansas City for 2012 All-Star Game (BDD / James MacLeod Cartoons) And When Exactly Is That Grand Jury Going to Throw the Book at the B12 and Lidocaine Abuser?And Will Roger Still Be Running from the Truth in 2012?

  • Are You Sitting Down for This?

    ssilva
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:26 am
    (Bill Greene / Boston Globe File) Because the Red Sox Are Still Trying to Reach Into Your Pockets They Sure Know How to Generate Revenue Down on Yawkey WayBut Did They Remember They Are Supposed to Spend It on the Baseball Team?It's the 2009 Fenway Seat Sale... a.k.a. Just Give Us Another $800 Bucks and Like It E-mail to Red Sox Season Ticket Holders: Dear Season Ticket Holder, While the home team is no longer playing, there is still much work to be done at Fenway Park as we approach another ambitious renovation schedule planned for this offseason. Each year since 2002 we have made offseason…

  • Where's the Fire?

    ssilva
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:26 am
    (BDD) No Theo Walkout, No Beckett Blockbuster, No A-Rod Hunt, No Matsuzaka Mania, No Manny Drama, No Teixeira Chase...This Promises to Be Boston's Coldest Hot Stove Season Ever The Free Agent Season Begins on Friday... The Burning Questions... Will the Sox Use Their $tockpile to Overpay for Jason Bay or Matt Holliday?With Alex Gonzalez Turning 50 and Jed Lowry Back in Pawtucket, Will They Sign Marco Scutaro or Miguel Tejada? Will Jeremy Hermida Make It As the Fourth Outfielder Next Year?Yo, Theo... How's Trying to Steal Adrian Gonzalez from San Diego Going?So When Exactly Does David Ortiz…

  • At What Price Fenway?

    ssilva
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm
    (BDD) Try $165 for One Ticket, to One Game, in the Bleachers on the Left-Field Wall WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH FOR RED SOX FANS, THE RED SOX RAISE THE SECOND HIGHEST TICKET PRICES IN BASEBALLDid You Know? The $130 Field Box Seat Cost Just $35 Back in 1999More Good News: All Red Sox Scalping Partners, Holding Most of the Tickets Already, Are Expected to Hold Prices at Just 400% Over Face Value for 2010Taking More Money from the Hard-Working Fans at Fenway Is the Way to Go. Sincerely, Gordon GekkoThis Just In ... Sox Brass Spin It To Win It "More Crapola, If your lucky enough to get tickets at…
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  • Bridges planned to connect Boston's green spaces

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    By Peter DeMarco It was touted as the Big Dig’s greatest open-space gift to Boston: a spectacular ribbon of parks, paths, and pedestrian footbridges linking the Esplanade to both the Rose Kennedy Greenway and Boston Harbor. But when the...

  • UNH gets stimulus funds to test floating wind turbine

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:47 am
    The University of New Hampshire’s Center for Ocean Renewable Energy will receive $700,000 in federal stimulus money to test the nation’s first floating deepwater wind turbine off the Isle of Shoals. The money is part of $8 million in...

  • Scituate approves contract for wind turbine

    18 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    Scituate selectmen have approved a contract to allow a private company to build a wind turbine on public land, a move expected to save the town up to $300,000 a year and reduce the town’s carbon footprint by 3 million...

  • Framingham water project definitely dead

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:29 pm
    The Framingham water project is officially dead. The community ran into controversy this fall after officials there attempted to rush an environmental review of a plan to reactivate old drinking water wells and build a water treatment plant in...

  • Common climate campers face court again

    16 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    Those climate campers are in trouble again. Scores of university students are spending each Sunday night camping out on Boston Common in hopes of convincing Governor Deval Patrick to introduce a bill to re-power the state with 100 percent clean...
 
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  • Basketball Betting – Orlando Magic at Boston

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm
    Basketball betting is highlighted on Friday by a rematch of last season’s playoff matchup as the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in a game that can be seen on ESPN. Both teams look to battle it out again this NBA betting season with Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.Mark_Smith posted 111 minutes ago from sbgglobal.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, ESPN, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Celtics vs. Magic Pregame, Halftime, and Post Game Chat

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:29 pm
    Close Powered by: CoveritLive You are now logged in. Click here to view the event . You are now logged in. Click here to view the event . FanSided found this 2 hours ago on coveritlive.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics

  • Celtics Battle Streaking Magic

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    by Brian Babineau - NBAE/Getty Images Dwight Howard will look to help shut down Paul Pierce tonight. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) View full size photo » Boston Celtics ...ranter posted 3 hours ago from celticsblog.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic

  • Magic vs Celtics Tonight: Not Just Another Game

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    You always hear professional athletes say that all the games are equal and each means just as much as the others on the schedule, but we all know that’s bullshit. Some games mean more than others and this one is going to be a chance for the Magic to go up to Boston and punk their ass and ...gearupforsports posted 5 hours ago from magic.gearupforsports.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett

  • Game #13/82: Celtics (9-3) vs. Orlando (9-3)

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am
    Offensive Efficiency : Boston : 109.3 points/100 possessions ( 7th ); Orlando : 108.9 points/100 possessions ( 8th ) Defensive Efficiency : Boston : 97.7 points allowed/100 possessions ( 1st ); Orlando : 102.8 points allowed/100 possessions ( 11th ) For regular season games that carry ...Third Quarter Collapse found this 5 hours ago on celticshub.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic
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  • Chow Mein, Chicken Wings , and Cheeseburgers: Photo Exhibit of Historic Chinese Restaurants in New England

    Chinatown Blogger
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    The Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) will be hosting an opening ceremony for a photo exhibit of historic Chinese restaurants in New England. The opening ceremony will include a brief presentation by Heather Lee and Amy Johnson, co-curators, and comments by John Eng-Wong, visiting scholar from Brown University’s Center for the Study of [...]

  • SAMPAN: Second-round of vision casting for Chinatown Masterplan 2010

    Chinatown Blogger
    9 Oct 2009 | 4:06 pm
    Second-round of vision casting for Chinatown Masterplan 2010 Oct 9, 2009 By Samuel Tsoi In a follow-up to this past summer’s kick-off community forum for the Chinatown Masterplan 2010, a group of community stakeholders gathered in the Metropolitan community room on September 30 to reaffirm the plan’s goals and further understand neighborhood concerns and desires. Approximately one-hundred Chinatown residents, [...]

  • Setting up Chinatown Storefront Library

    Chinatown Blogger
    9 Oct 2009 | 8:23 am
    Setting up the library before the opening on October 14, 2009.

  • Chinatown Storefront Library Opening Oct 14th

    Chinatown Blogger
    6 Oct 2009 | 3:49 pm
    Lion dance, brief remarks, and open house Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:00-6:00 p.m. Chinatown Storefront Library 640 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02111 The Chinatown Storefront Library will be open to the public on October 14, 2009. Real estate company Archstone has donated three months’ use of a 3,000 square feet street-level space at 640 Washington Street to the Chinatown [...]

  • CHINATOWN IN PHOTOS

    Chinatown Blogger
    28 Sep 2009 | 12:53 pm
    Oak Street Fair 2009 lion dance.
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  • What's your favorite sports book?

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    Aaron touched on this in a post back in April. Elsewhere, I've trumpeted Moneyball and The Blind Side long and loud. But it's a topic worth returning to again.What's your favorite sports book -- or your shortlist of favorites?What do you look for in a great sports book?Which sports are ripest for book treatment?Part of the reason I'm thinking about this: my eagerness to read Bill Simmons's new Book of Basketball. (Dig this A.V. Club interview with Simmons.)Another part of the reason: one of these days, I'd like to write a great book on sports, and this crowd is a great place to start tossing…

  • 4th and 2

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:57 am
    The facts are clear, the Patriots had a better chance of winning the game by going for it on 4th and 2 than if they punted.In fact it is a 78% winning probability going for it on 4th and 2 versus a 70% WP when punting.Here is the math.Still hurts though, huh?

  • Unanswered Questions Starting to be Answered?

    15 Nov 2009 | 4:42 am
    Commissioner Gammons has a great column on the Sox, hitting a bunch of topics from Varitek, to Bay to the latest in a long line of shortstop prospects:"Perhaps the most encouraging news thus far this winter has been the play of shortstop Jose Iglesias, a 19-year-old Cuban defector whom the Red Sox signed in July, in his first American experience in the Arizona Fall League. They thought he'd defend, and one National League scout says "He may have the quickest hands I've ever seen. Get a closet for his Gold Gloves." It is fairly obvious to me, and others smarter than myself, that the Sox are…

  • Hot Stove topic #2: Patriots.

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    (Note: It's topic #1 for Kyle Flaherty.)The Patriots, I'm sure you've noticed, are 5-2, and sit atop the AFC East. Their remaining schedule looks like this:Miamiat IndianapolisNY Jetsat New Orleansat MiamiCarolinaat BuffaloJacksonvilleat HoustonI see a lot of winnable games in there, but you tell me: which of these games do they win, and which do they lose? Where do they slot into the playoffs? And how far will they go this year?

  • The Hot Stove League is now in session.

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am
    Some starter topics:What's your ideal starting rotation for the Sox next year?What kinds of free-agent acquisitions should the Sox make in the off-season? Which particular players do you have in mind?Any Sox farmhands you're looking forward to seeing with the big club next year?How seriously should we scheme to put together a BigP Spring Training trip?Thoughts?~(Image source.)
 
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  • Day Software, Web 2.0 Content Management Specialist, Moving U.S. Headquarters to Boston

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    IT, Software, Web 2.0 Wade Roush wrote: Wails of lamentation spread across the local tech community every time an entity like Zendesk or Greylock or Y Combinator departs Boston for parts west. But today we have a different tale to report. Day Software (SIX: DAYN) a Zurich, Switzerland-based content management software specialist that builds interactive websites for Fortune-1000 giants like Adobe and General Motors, is about to move its U.S. headquarters from Newport Beach, CA, to Boston. When it comes to the software platforms and interactive content that define the world of Web 2.0 commerce,…

  • Biogen Idec Accused Again of Excessive CEO Pay, Lousy Performance, By Big Shareholder

    Luke Timmerman
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:41 am
    Biotech, Drugs, Multiple Sclerosis Luke Timmerman wrote: [Update: 1:55 pm Eastern, 11/20/09] After a bitter standoff earlier this year with billionaire investor Carl Icahn over alleged mismanagement, Cambridge, MA-based Biogen Idec now faces another sharp attack from a major shareholder. New York-based HealthCor Management, a hedge fund that invests in health and biotech companies, said today in a regulatory filing that Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) overpays CEO James Mullen, that his performance has been poor, and that the company has a record of “excessive and fruitless” spending on…

  • Mind, Body, & Cash: Lighter Living Raises $3M

    Ryan McBride
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am
    IT, deals, VC Ryan McBride wrote: Pilates is famous for shaping up peoples’ buttocks, tummies, and thighs. But what can the popularity of this fitness phenomenon and the market for health products do for investment portfolios? Cambridge, MA-based Lighter Living, which operates a health and fitness website that features Pilates expert and company founder Marjolein Brugman, has raised $3 million in an equity round of financing, according to an SEC filing. Brugman, who appears to have pioneered an aerobic version of Pilates called AeroPilates, is listed in the regulatory filing as an…

  • SS&C Buys TheNextRound

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    IT, deals, Finance Wade Roush wrote: TheNextRound, a Framingham, MA-based startup that makes software for private equity and alternative investors, has been acquired by Windsor, CT-based SS&C Technologies for an undisclosed amount, according to an SS&C announcement today. SS&C makes financial management software for insurance companies, hedge funds, banks and credit unions, real estate companies, and other institutions. Comments | Reprints | Share:        

  • $31.3M for Cambridgesoft

    Wade Roush
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    IT, Life Sciences, deals Wade Roush wrote: Cambridge, MA-based Cambridgesoft, which makes software for life sciences companies, disclosed in regulatory documents filed November 17 that it has raised $31.3 million in new equity-based financing. Cambridgesoft first announced the funding round (though not the amount) in a November 16 release that named new investor Health Evolution Partners and existing investor Goldman Sachs as the funders in the round. Comments | Reprints | Share:        
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  • NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT GETS FHA FINANCING – YOU ONLY NEED 3.5% DOWN TO PURCHASE A UNIT AT AMERICAN BREWERY!

    Jessica Quirk
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:03 pm
    The Collaborate Companies (TCC) has taken over marketing and sales at the American Brewery Lofts in Jamaica Plain.  They have infused new life - and new incentives - into the project! In addition to reducing prices by $10,000 - $20,000, TCC has installed bamboo floors over the polished concrete, built out some of the lofts to show the potential of the large open space and added some decorative features.  Amenities at the project include garage parking, a fitness room, and storage.  My favorite thing about this project is that the units are all different – you won’t find a cookie cutter…

  • Fort Point Channel Loft Development - FP3 - In The Passing Lane!

    Anthony Longo
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:45 am
    Month in and month out we see FP3 Boston in the headlines of our feed readers.  Yet today they make headlines again.  Where many developers of new construction condos are frantically scrambling to sell units, some even choosing dramatic events such as an auction like The 1850, Longwood Towers, Nouvelle at Natick Collection and most recently The Bryant Back Bay - BUT - some developers with “Cash Strong Positions” and confidence in their superior product, are able to work through the market, cut a fair deal and ultimately make good on their real estate investment as a whole. …

  • 427 Open Houses in Boston this weekend

    Anthony Longo
    13 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    Yup, that’s right.  There are 427 open houses in Boston this weekend that you can jaunt right into. Q. How and where do I get a list of all of these Boston open houses? A. You do it right here on our very own website in less than 2 seconds by clicking here. You can also customize your very own search that caters to your specific needs. Maybe you are searching for open houses that are 2 Bed, 2 Bath condos in the Back Bay between $800k - $1M Or Possibly looking for a 1+ in the South End for $400,000 - $500,000 In either case visit our Boston condo search page - click the “Open…

  • FP3 Rocks Out October

    Anthony Longo
    13 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am
    FP3 rocked out last month with more than 7 closings on the book an additional 4 reservations taken bringing this project back into the spotlight.  With its re-priced marketing strategy, it seems that this building and neighborhood is very much in demand as most Boston new construction developments are still only turning out 2-4 closings per month. If you do a quick search here on the Boston Condo Loft for FP3 - you will notice that we have always been bullish on FP3 Lofts.  Its a stellar product with incredible upside and its smack dab in the middle of one of Boston’s most hip…

  • 285 Columbus Lofts: 2 Amazing Units On The Markets

    Anthony Longo
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    (All pictures from 285 Columbus Lofts Unit #208) Recently 2 great units came on the market over at 285 Columbus Lofts - one of our firms most favorite boutique new condominium buildings in downtown Boston.  285 Columbus Lofts actually has a Back Bay address (like its neighboring building - The Bryant), however, anyone who lives on Columbus knows this is a charming “South End” address, not anyway considered a Back Bay address. That being said check out these two beauties @ 285 Columbus Lofts Price: $924,000 Save Up To $15,790 * 285 Columbus Avenue Unit # 208 Boston, MA 02116 MLS #…
 
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  • Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin

    One year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is. On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Pal...

  • Under the Dome: A Novel by Stephen King

    Amazon Exclusive: Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan Reviews Under the Dome Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan share their enthusiasm for Stephen King's thriller, Under the Dome. This p...

  • The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

    New Novel by Dan Brown, author of Digital Fortress, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Breaking Point. Supposedly with content on the Mormons and on Freemasonry! New adventures of Robert Langdon.

  • Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi

    From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.Agassi's incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a ch...

  • The Help by Kathryn Stockett

    Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happ...
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  • Boston Blotter: Left Scene of Accident, ATM crime, Shoplifting at Shaw's

    MJG
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm
    Blotter siren -- A 17-year old from Methuen was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after running over a 12-year old in Lowell on Wednesday. Her license was revoked. [WCVB] -- A man wearing sheer thigh-high nylons, a short skirt, a sheer top and an open coat was arrested on Nov. 9 and was charged with carrying an open container of alcohol, a 50-milliliter bottle of Baileys. [Somerville Journal] -- Boston Police arrested a 24-year old Boston resident in connection with the robbery of a 73 year-old man at a Mass. Ave ATM. [BPDNews.com] -- Numerous Boston Police Officers arrested two…

  • Bite Size News, November 20: Who Needs The Money? Edition

    MJG
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    Image by b_skerratt from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr. Massachusetts lost out on $147 million in federal stimulus grant money available for public transportation upgrades along Blue Hill Avenue due to bickering between the Patrick administration and residents of Roxbury and Mattapan. [Boston Globe]Republican Senate candidate Jack E. Robinson supports free public transportation. [Boston Herald]R.I. has a huge new computer. [AP via Boston.com]Teenagers at the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School successfully organized a sit-in to protest the man. [Cape Cod Times]With the looming birth…

  • Thanks to This Week's Advertisers

    tien mao
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Bostonist. Boston Symphony Orchestra, where you can get tickets for $20 if you're under 40! Best of Both Worlds, bursting with the sounds of R&B and gospel, a soulful re-envisioning of The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare's timeless story of heartbreak and redemption. GroupOn, using collective buying power to bring you one ridiculous coupon each day. If you're interested in advertising on Bostonist or any other site in our network, check out our online mediakit.

  • Cartography: The Ultimate Senatorial Test

    Kerry Skemp
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Image from Wikimedia Commons, adapted from Libre Map Project by Chris 73 Haven't picked your horse in the Massachusetts Senate special election yet? Not swayed by rhymes? Never fear, a new test is here: map-drawing. In celebration of Geography Awareness Week (which is now coming to an end), National Geographic challenged senators to draw maps of the states they represent and point out at least three major locations therein. So far, only 11 states have risen to the challenge, and Massachusetts is not among them. New England is fairly represented, though: Susan Collins (R-ME) did a bang-up job…

  • Photo of the Day, November 20, 2009: Red Leaf

    Rick Sawyer
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    Photo by SW Awesometown. Winter is nearly upon us. Please take clever photographs of fallen leaves while you can.
 
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  • Fired Up!: Stuff and NECN's TV Diner stage a Student-Chef Showdown with hotshots from local culinary schools

    Scott Kearnan
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
      The studio lights were so hot, you could fry an egg. Not that the six student chefs in attendance needed another reason to sweat. Clad in classic white chef coats and hats, they worked furiously, fervently, poring over plates in a small, only modestly equipped prep kitchen - not in a restaurant, not even in their culinary-school classroom, but in, of all unlikely places, a television studio. Around a short bend in the hallway, the gang from TV Diner - the delectable dining series on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Stuffing For All: Local chefs share their updated takes on Thanksgiving-inspired meals

    Erica Corsano
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    All photos by Joel Veak Thanksgiving is a holiday that's as American as baseball and predatory lending. Picking out the perfect bird to roast and holding gigantic potluck-style family dinners are par for the course here, but some of us will be cooking with our adopted urban families, heading out to dinner, or simply enjoying a quiet meal at home with our significant others. With that in mind, we thought we'd gather a few of Boston's most beloved chefs to offer a little inspiration... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • The 2009 Beauty Awards

    Heather Bouzan
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
      There's a reason why we feel worse about cheating on a hairstylist than we do about cheating on a boyfriend. Without our regular trims, bi-monthly facials, religiously kept waxing appointments, and the occasional full-body splurge, we're not sure we could continue as functioning members of society. Okay, we're sure we could function, but it wouldn't - and we wouldn't - be pretty. So we've set out to honor the people, places, and treatments that make Boston beauty... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Boogie Nights

    Chris Faraone
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am
    The STUFF crew sounded like a gang of valley girls in this year's first editorial meeting about the nightlife issue. "There's absolutely nowhere to dance in this city," cried one editor, ripping gulps off her imported bottled water. "Tell me about it," bemoaned a lifestyle contributor. "It's all the same places with the same electro grooves. It's like A Night at the Roxbury every night. So unfortunate." About five minutes into the discussion -... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Nights of the Roundtable

    Erica Corsano
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am
    Shot on site at the Living Room, Boston. It may seem counterintuitive that a city like Boston, with its rich history steeped in forward-thinking, revolutionary attitudes, has a nightlife scene largely dominated by a backwards, neo-puritanical matrix of legacy laws upheld by a deeply stubborn old-boy network. This network could prevent Boston from truly becoming the metropolitan city it has the potential to be. This frustrates me, my staff, my friends, and my various colleagues who work, live,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Christina Hoff Sommers & "The Failures of Modern Feminism"

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am
    As The Crimson reported today, “conservative feminist” Christina Hoff Sommers gave a talk on the failures of modern feminism last night. I found the discussion extremely disappointing, in part because it became abundantly clear early on that Sommers has a very limited understanding of feminist history and theory. I meant to live-blog the event, but didn’t. Now, as I go through my notes, the sheer number of inaccuracies and misconceptions astound me. Some of Sommers’ points (everything in quotations are direct quotes transcribed during the talk): “I can’t take [Judith Butler]…

  • The title of Kennedy’s paper: “Remember that time...

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:13 am
    The title of Kennedy’s paper: “Remember that time when I was supposed to write my Folk & Myth paper but didn’t get around to start it until the morning it was due?” To be fair, the title actually has something to do with the topic — “the community building function of anecdotes that begin with the formulaic phrase ‘remember that time when’”. Still, my bestie is pretty ballsy. And she got an A/A-.

  • I leave for the Harvard-Yale game tomorrow

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    I have zero Harvard gear for this weekend. I only ever purchased logoed items during prefrosh weekend and freshman year. (Is it just me or is it tacky to advertise your Ivory Tower affiliation after that?) Most of that stuff never got worn anyway and is now either in storage in the Quad (don’t ask why it’s still there) or has been lost over the course of four years, three residential houses, and The Great Move Of 2009. In contrast, I have a brand-new Yale tee, a cap pilfered from Patrick’s collection, and uh, a bulldog. I might own a Harvard pen … somewhere? I know, I’m a traitor.

  • Does Skip Gates Tweet?

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm
    Professor Henry Louis Gates just asked me if I was on Facebook. I informed him it was Twitter. (A dispatch from the W. E. B. Du Bois Lecture Series. Today is the second of three lectures with postcolonial feminist Gayatri Spivak.)

  • I’m a terrible dog mother for doing things like this to...

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    I’m a terrible dog mother for doing things like this to Hamlet. (Bunny ears are courtesy of Energizer, which gave them out at the Chicago Marathon last month.)
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  • $0-5 Boston dining deals in STUFF

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    I once had a Bostonian consultant friend (salary: around $50k a year) who went dumpster diving. He would take the castoff loaves from nice bakeries rather than purchasing them - he was very proud of this fact. When I asked where this dumpster was, he got smug and said it was a secret. Apparently, I was welcome to snack on morsels of his spoils but to steal the bounty before he got his hands on it wasn’t cool. He would also do things like go with me to cafes and not order anything. Then eat my food. It was part of his entire lifestyle: he had a horrible, scratched up old car. When it was…

  • Not all beautiful women are stupid

    admin
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:54 pm
    Commenter LindaW replied to my “Why I’m entering a beauty pageant” post with this: Please don’t prejudge pageant contestants, especially Tracey. I can tell you, not only is she absolutely gorgeous in person, but she’s also one SMART woman. A native Mandarin speaker, she also speaks perfect English. She went to college on a full academic scholarship, worked on Wall St., and is now studying for her MBA at Columbia. She’s also ambitious: she’s working to become a financial journalist. With her looks and brains, she could be the next Maria Bartiromo - the Asian Money…

  • Lingbo does Jewish speed dating

    admin
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pm
    Being one of those eternally single coeds, I prefer marriage to my Macbook (so reliable!) to the kind of productivity-killing commitment that a relationship would entail. Who needs love when you have like, blog posts to write and emails to reply to? All those hours at the gym and in front of the mirror are really for ME after all, not the male species. I write this tongue in cheek, but there’s a grain of truth there, and probably for many Harvard students. Which is why I’m a fan of speed dating: going on 3-5 minute dates in quick succession in the hopes of maximizing one’s…

  • Who moved my vegan cheese? - Peace o’ Pie in Allston

    admin
    14 Nov 2009 | 9:59 pm
    In my free time, I like to club cows and steal milk meant for adorable, doe-eyed little calves from their udders. No. Not true. But I do eat real cheese. I have no qualms about dead animals and animal products. But I did, however, eat at THREE vegan places last weekend, with no morals attached. I’ll talk about one now. So how is vegan pizza at relatively newly opened  Peace o’ Pie in Allston? Suprisingly awesome, that’s what it’s like. It’s right next door to vegan powerhouse Grasshopper (which I also ate at) and it’s a small, brightly lit and cheery spot…

  • The food blogger’s guilt

    admin
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    I found myself last night hovering over a bowl of neon yellow, cake batter flavored ice cream. It was delicious, in an artificially sweetened, bizarrely colored, stale cake bit-infused goop kind of way. This contrasted with my diet-approved dinner of spinach greens, tuna, an orange, and chicken breast. I had wondered, back in the spring, what food blogging would mean combined with my type A sensibilities and brief aspirations of pageantry. As it turns out, nothing much really. The only thing that really changes is the conversations around my food and not so much the food itself (perhaps…
 
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