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  • Pedestrian hit, killed by commuter rail train

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    21 May 2013 | 12:47 pm
    A male pedestrian in Brockton was hit and killed by an Old Colony Rail train about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

  • Berkshire County Tornado Warning extended until 6pm

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    21 May 2013 | 2:43 pm
    The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING for Southern Berkshire County, until 6:00pm.

  • Weather service Okla. Tornado was EF5

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    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Search and rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life in the aftermath of the monster tornado that pulverized a vast swath of Oklahoma City's ...

  • Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

    Boston Herald - Boston Herald
    21 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association adopted Rule 14-1b, which prohibits players from anchoring a club against their bodies.

  • Weather service Okla. Tornado was EF5

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    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Search and rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life in the aftermath of the monster tornado that pulverized a vast swath of Oklahoma City's ...
 
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  • Weather service Okla. Tornado was EF5

    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Search and rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life in the aftermath of the monster tornado that pulverized a vast swath of Oklahoma City's ...

  • Man accused of kidnapping children fights move back to Mass.

    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Police said Lockwood allegedly entered the Braintree foster home of his two children late Monday afternoon and forcibly removed his son, Patrick, from the house and ordered his daughter, Sarah into his car before driving off with both ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 21

    21 May 2013 | 1:47 pm
    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...

  • Man struck killed by train in Brockton

    21 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    A man was struck and killed by a commuter train near the Montello station in Brockton about 2:15 this afternoon, MBTA officials said."It’s unclear why the man was trespassing on the railroad," said MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo.The train did not have any passengers on board at the time of the incident, he said.The MBTA is busing passengers between Randolph and Middleboro as police ...

  • Congressional delegation heading to Russia to further investigate Boston bombings

    21 May 2013 | 1:39 pm
    WASHINGTON - A congressional delegation is planning to travel to Russia next week to meet with government and counter-terrorism officials to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings. The delegation, which includes Representative Bill Keating, a Bourne Democrat, is planning to examine some of the apparent gaps in intelligence sharing between the United States and ...
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  • Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

    21 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association adopted Rule 14-1b, which prohibits players from anchoring a club against their bodies.

  • White House: Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted

    21 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs, the White House said Tuesday, showing solidarity with First Amendment advocates alarmed by a pair of high-profile federal probes into national security leaks.Although Obama believes leaking classified information violates the law, he also believes that a free press is critical — and that questions being raised about the proper balance between those two concerns are entirely appropriate, said White House spokesman Jay Carney.

  • Lawyer: Feds investigating Susan Powell case

    21 May 2013 | 2:33 pm
    WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell said Tuesday that there's an ongoing federal investigation into her disappearance, but the FBI declined to comment on that and police in Utah said they didn't know anything about it.Anne Bremner made the announcement at a Seattle news conference a day after local officials in Utah said they had closed their investigation into the Susan Powell case."This is not over," Bremner said.

  • Tornado warning issued for Berkshire County

    21 May 2013 | 2:32 pm
    The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southern Berkshire County in the western part of the state.A tornado was spotted by trained weather observers in Copake, N.Y., which is 12 miles southeast of Hudson at 4:52 p.m., according to National Weather Service meteorlogist Kim Buttrick.“It’s moving at about 20 mph,” she said.She said the projected path of the tornado is through southern Bershire County and northern Litchfield County in Connecticut.

  • House to debate Maine hospital debt repayment

    21 May 2013 | 2:31 pm
    AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine House is scheduled to debate a bill that would pay off Maine's $484 million debt to the state's hospitals, with a Democratic-backed amendment calling for the state to accept federal money to expand Medicaid to roughly 70,000 people.The bill to be debated late Tuesday afternoon follows Senate approval of the bill on Monday.The bill would pay the state's share of the hospital debt for past Medicaid services, $186 million, with money from future state liquor sales. The federal government would pay the remaining $298 million.
 
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  • Weather service Okla. Tornado was EF5

    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Search and rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life in the aftermath of the monster tornado that pulverized a vast swath of Oklahoma City's ...

  • Man accused of kidnapping children fights move back to Mass.

    21 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Police said Lockwood allegedly entered the Braintree foster home of his two children late Monday afternoon and forcibly removed his son, Patrick, from the house and ordered his daughter, Sarah into his car before driving off with both ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 21

    21 May 2013 | 1:47 pm
    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...

  • Man struck killed by train in Brockton

    21 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    A man was struck and killed by a commuter train near the Montello station in Brockton about 2:15 this afternoon, MBTA officials said."It’s unclear why the man was trespassing on the railroad," said MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo.The train did not have any passengers on board at the time of the incident, he said.The MBTA is busing passengers between Randolph and Middleboro as police ...

  • Congressional delegation heading to Russia to further investigate Boston bombings

    21 May 2013 | 1:39 pm
    WASHINGTON - A congressional delegation is planning to travel to Russia next week to meet with government and counter-terrorism officials to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings. The delegation, which includes Representative Bill Keating, a Bourne Democrat, is planning to examine some of the apparent gaps in intelligence sharing between the United States and ...
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  • Tornado Warning Issued For Western Mass., N.Y, Conn.

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    21 May 2013 | 2:32 pm
    BOSTON — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Tuesday afternoon after a tornado was reported near the Massachusetts-New York border. Meteorologist Kim Buttrick of the NWS office in Taunton said forecasters in Albany saw a tornado on radar about 12 miles southwest of Great Barrington, Mass. “We are monitoring the radar as this storm moves across southern Berkshire County and northern Litchfield County in Connecticut,” Buttrick said. “We’re also monitoring a lot of other storms that are on the radar right now across Massachusetts and northern…

  • Hearing For Marathon Bombing Suspect Postponed

    The Associated Press
    21 May 2013 | 12:30 pm
    BOSTON — A judge has agreed to postpone a probable cause hearing for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler on Tuesday granted a joint request from prosecutors and Tsarnaev’s defense attorneys to postpone the May 30 hearing until July 2. They said they need more time to obtain and review evidence, and cited complex legal issues in the case. Tsarnaev is accused of carrying out the April 15 attack with his brother, Tamerlan, who died four days later following a shootout with police. The bombings near the finish line of the marathon…

  • No New Trial In Deadly MBTA Shooting

    The Associated Press
    21 May 2013 | 10:41 am
    BOSTON — Two men convicted in a subway shooting that killed a passenger’s unborn baby will not get a new trial, the highest court in Massachusetts ruled Tuesday. The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the convictions of Andre Green and Chimezie Akara in the 2003 shooting on an MBTA subway train. According to trial testimony, Green and Akara got into an argument with Philip Gadsden, another passenger. One of the men fired a gun at Gadsden, but missed. A bullet pierced the abdomen of Hawa Barry, who was 36 weeks pregnant. The baby was born alive but died about 45 minutes later. Green and…

  • UMass Memorial Nurses Plan To Strike

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    21 May 2013 | 10:21 am
    WORCESTER, Mass. — Nurses at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus are planning a strike after the latest round of contract talks failed to result in a deal. Union officials representing 1,100 nurses spent four hours negotiating Monday, and no negotiation sessions are planned before a strike scheduled to start at 6 a.m. Thursday. “We are disappointed by management’s refusal to negotiate a settlement to this contract, yet we are committed to standing up for patients and our union rights,” said Margaret McLaughlin, a nurse and co-chairwoman of the University…

  • Scramble On To Succeed Boston Mayor Menino

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    21 May 2013 | 9:42 am
    BOSTON — With a key deadline approaching, it appeared Tuesday that the race to succeed retiring Mayor Thomas Menino could feature the largest field of candidates in a generation. More than a dozen hopefuls submitted nomination papers, city officials said, and more could file before Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline. Candidates need the certified signatures of more than 3,000 registered voters to qualify for the September preliminary election ballot. Menino, the city’s longest-serving mayor, set off the political scramble with his announcement in March that he would not run for a…
 
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  • Knicks Unsure About Stoudemire’s Role

    mreal197
    21 May 2013 | 2:27 pm
    Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.

  • Randolph, Grizzlies On The Rebound Again

    mreal197
    21 May 2013 | 2:17 pm
    Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session.

  • Students Not Happy With New UNH Logo Designs

    deanreddington
    21 May 2013 | 2:15 pm
    DURHAM, NH (CBS) – The University of New Hampshire will have a new logo but many are not happy with the options on the table. A New York firm is tasked with coming up with a new design, and the school’s president will select among three finalists. One option looks like a shield and emphasizes the initials “N” and “H”. The second is more abstract, with the letters “N” and “H” encased in a letter “U”. And the images on the third represent one of the school’s key attractions: it holds land, sea and space grants from…

  • Clippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro Out After 3 Seasons

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    21 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Clippers will not bring head coach Vinny Del Negro for next season, according to reports Tuesday. Del Negro had been with the team for three seasons before owner Donald Sterling decided recently that the franchise would not offer their skipper a contract extension. Del Negro’s current agreement with the Clippers expires in June. The team went 56-26 in the 2012-2013 regular season, winning their first Pacific Division title. The Clippers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of Western Conference playoffs. A new coach has not…

  • Neely Backs Julien, Chiarelli On Felger & Mazz

    Matthew Geagan
    21 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Bruins president Cam Neely joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Felger & Mazz on Tuesday, addressing Felger’s burning questions about the future of GM Peter Chiarelli and head coach Claude Julien. Chiarellia said recently that Julien would be the coach of the Bruins as long as he was in charge. Does Neely feel the same way about his head coach? “Pete, I think for whatever reason, felt like Claude was getting hammered on a little too much in that last round. I know Pete has pretty strong feelings towards his coach, and rightfully so. Claude had done a…
 
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  • Acupuncture helps endangered sea turtles recuperate

    Rodrique Ngowi
    21 May 2013 | 9:26 am
    Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild – from an acupuncturist.

  • Here's who we are and how you can reach us

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    5 Dec 2011 | 3:09 am
    Most newspaper web sites make it all but impossible to find out how to reach someone at the paper. Not this one. Just click on the headline and you'll see all the contact information you need. You can also leave a comment on our blog and see what other readers have on their minds. We'll respond as promptly as we can.

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    13 May 2010 | 11:50 am
    A description and history of The Patriot Ledger.
 
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  • COMMUNITY FORUM: HUNTING RINOS WITH THE HERALD

    DAN SCHNEIDER
    21 May 2013 | 1:47 pm
    The 846-page “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”—also known as the JOLT Act—was introduced by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in April and, to be expected, has widespread support from congressional Democrats. But the bill also has found support with some within the Republican Party, which has been forced to reevaluate its stance on immigration after incurring massive losses among Latinos in the 2012 elections. However, the four Republicans senators in the bipartisan group of eight who are shepherding the bill through the legislative process…

  • #WWWTF: JUGGALOS OF OKCUPID

    CHARLES BRAMESCO
    21 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    Dating website OK Cupid has not only served as the inspiration for the ingenious/vapid (depending on who you ask) rap track of the same name, but as a jumping-off point for countless relationships. Many lonely romantics have found lasting love on the website, but OK Cupid also serves a second, much more entertaining purpose. The darker corners of OK Cupid are like a carnival of human failure and misery, a never-ending sideshow that proudly invites we regular humans to laugh at the world’s single fedora-wearers and self-proclaimed “nice guys.”  But a new depth has been sunk to by the…

  • SHANNON & THE CLAMS: DREAMS IN THE RAT HOUSE

    CADY DRELL
    21 May 2013 | 1:10 pm
    GENRE | RETRO GARAGE VERDICT | SUPAH FRESH LABEL | HARDLY ART RELEASE | 5.21.13 There’s a lot of talk about the burgeoning Northern California garage scene right now; from breathless descriptions about its Motown/rockabilly influences to lazy critiques about how derivative it is when compared to what happened in LA five years ago, and so on and so forth. Whatever. You should stop having such strong opinions and go where the fun is, and Oakland’s Shannon & the Clams is a good place to start. Front-woman Shannon Shaw (previously of the other NorCal rockabilly-punk-sass outfit,…

  • EXIT POLLS: #HARPOONFEST

    DIG STAFF
    21 May 2013 | 12:36 pm
    We told you we’d pick the best tweets from Harpoon Brewery’s Harpoon Fest this weekend … … and we did. Enjoying some ice cold beer right from the source #harpoonfest #happy #birthday @matthewhansen84 — Alexandra DeVaux (@AllieDeVaux) May 17, 2013 #Harpoonfest >>> the best way to start your weekend! @harpoon_brewery If you’re in #Boston come over! — Mohammad Bokhari (@MohammadBokhari) May 17, 2013 First time at #harpoonfest! How have I missed this local favorite? — Boston Food Swap (@BOSswappers) May 17, 2013 Beers, bands, friends, and beautiful weather…

  • ARTS: SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS: IN THE HEIGHTS

    SARAH FLYNN
    21 May 2013 | 11:57 am
    Chemistry and community When it comes to putting on a show about the importance of home, family, and finding out where one belongs in this great big world, Boston’s SpeakEasy Stage Company is a perfect choice. They’ve brought together a close-knit community of actors whose chemistry permeates the stage. Paul Daigneault, director and faculty member at The Boston Conservatory, has collaborated with a troupe of actors—many of whom are Boston Conservatory students—to present the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, In The Heights, written by and frequently starring Lin-Manuel…
 
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  • Bruins Week Ahead: 5/18 - 5/24

    17 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    THIS WEEK’S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS… BERGERON NAMED SELKE FINALIST: The NHL announced May 15, that B’s forward Patrice Bergeron has been named one of three finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The Selke Trophy is awarded annually "to t...

  • B's to Host "YoKids Boston Bruins Summer Camp Series"

    17 May 2013 | 7:26 am
    BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins and Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc. have partnered to host four YoKids Boston Bruins Summer Camps, presented by Stonyfield, for youth hockey players ages 6-15. The YoKids Boston Bruins Summer Camps will provide youth h...

  • Bergeron Named Finalist for Selke Trophy

    15 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    BOSTON, MA -- The NHL announced today, May 14, that Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron is one of three finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The Selke Trophy is awarded annually "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects ...

  • Krug Recalled

    14 May 2013 | 11:00 am
    Boston, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, May 14, that the team has recalled defenseman Torey Krug from Providence (AHL). Krug will join Boston on Wednesday, May 15.  Krug skated in two games with Boston this s...

  • McQuaid Named Masterton Finalist

    14 May 2013 | 7:28 am
    BOSTON, MA – Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid has been named a finalist for 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, as selected by the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association (PHWA). The Masterton Trophy is given to the player who best exemplifies the...
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  • Analog hits earnings estimates for Q2, but predicts lower-than-expected EPS for Q3

    21 May 2013 | 1:53 pm
    Late Tuesday, Analog Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ADI) reported earnings for the three months that ended on May 4 that hit analyst estimates, but gave guidance for the next three months that came in just below what analysts were expecting. The Norwood, Mass.-based semiconductors maker took in $659 million in gross revenues for it’s second quarter of 2013, down 2 percent year over year. At the same time, its net income of $164 million was also nearly the same as Q2 of 2012, bringing in 52 cents a share,…

  • Dear politicians: Raise the gas tax, save a life

    21 May 2013 | 11:55 am
    Here’s my rule of thumb for safe travels in the city: “Assume drunkenness.” I’m not saying Boston drivers are intoxicated, but we'd all be a lot safer if there were fewer of them and more bicycle riders like me. Fortunately, that’s already happening. (Just read Motor Trend.) Sadly, our political leaders show more of a tendency to follow than to lead. On Sunday, a visiting MIT scientist was hit by a truck and killed while riding her bicycle near Kenmore Square. That didn’t happen because…

  • Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines

    21 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) announced Tuesday that its bronchoscopy system, used to detect lung cancer, has been included in the new American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines. The Dublin-based company, with US headquarters in Mansfield, Mass., said in a statement that the clinical practice guidelines were released by the ACCP earlier this month and are intended to aid doctors in diagnosing and managing lung cancer. Covidien’s superDimension Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB)…

  • Hologic gets FDA OK for 3-D mammo technology

    21 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    Hologic Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) on Tuesday received approval of its breast screening software. The Bedford, Mass. developer of diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical product said its new 2-D imaging software got the OK by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The approval means that C-View 2-D images may now be used in place of the conventional 2-D exposure previously required as part of a Hologic 3-D mammography breast screening exam. According to the company, the combination of its 3-D…

  • Bay State homeowners get $610M in mortgage relief

    21 May 2013 | 10:30 am
    Massachusetts homeowners have received $610 million in cash relief during the first year since the National Mortgage Settlement, according to data provided by the five major banks. Bay State homeowners who were eligible for a refund totaled 8,823 and received an average of $69,180 per family. Overall, the nation’s largest mortgage servicers: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and GMAC/Ally, have distributed $50.6 billion in direct relief to over 620,000 homeowners, or $81,000…
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  • Venture Debt as Growth Capital? You Bet.

    Joe Spinelli
    22 May 2013 | 2:00 am
    Joe Spinelli It’s easy to understand why most discussions about the state of venture capital investing paint a pessimistic view. Access to institutional equity dollars is increasingly limited for new entrepreneurs and early stage companies, and an anemic fundraising environment for VC firms is contributing to the long-anticipated “VC shakeout.” We’re also at a cyclical low in reported M&A events and the IPO window isn’t as open as we all would like, stretching out the time to exit. But it’s not all bad. In fact, now is actually a great time to be a later-stage growth company…

  • Karyopharm Grabs $48.2M Series B to Advance Cancer Drugs

    Ben Fidler
    20 May 2013 | 11:57 am
    Ben Fidler Karyopharm Therapeutics believes it can build a platform of cancer drugs off of the idea of keeping the body’s tumor-suppressing proteins in the nucleus of cells, where they can do their jobs properly. With the help of a new $48.2 million round of funding, now it has enough cash to test that thesis in two large clinical trials. Natick, MA-based Karyopharm today hauled in a $48.2 million Series B round led by an unspecified private investor. Delphi Ventures also participated, as well as other backers that Karyopharm declined to identify. Delphi general partner Deepa Pakianathan…

  • Yahoo Locks in $1.1B Deal for Tumblr, Promises Not to Screw Up

    João-Pierre S. Ruth
    20 May 2013 | 8:58 am
    João-Pierre S. Ruth David Karp’s wallet just got a lot fatter. After a flurry of speculation over the weekend, Tumblr in New York is being acquired by Sunnyvale, CA-based Yahoo, in a deal announced early Monday at the previously reported price of $1.1 billion, mostly in cash. Yahoo put out a statement on the acquisition with a pledge to “not screw it up.” The plan is for the Tumblr media network and microblogging site to operate independently with CEO and founder Karp at the helm. For Yahoo, the deal means an expected 50 percent increase in its audience, with the addition of…

  • Andy Miller on Leap Motion as the New Apple, & Sacramento Kings Deal

    Gregory T. Huang
    20 May 2013 | 6:05 am
    Gregory T. Huang I’m on the phone with Andy Miller, and I don’t know where to begin. Ask him about working with Steve Jobs at Apple? About how Leap Motion may or may not be the next Apple? Or what about how that $348 million deal to buy the Sacramento Kings went down? Miller is driving in his car. It’s Friday, and the mayor of Sacramento, CA, is about to announce that the contentious deal to sell the Kings to a group of California tech investors—including Miller—has been signed. The sale, which the NBA is expected to approve officially this week, means the Kings aren’t…

  • The Top Five Traits to Look For in Prospective Startup Employees

    Shellye Archambeau
    20 May 2013 | 3:30 am
    Shellye Archambeau Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that the fastest way to kill a startup is to hire the wrong people. It’s true. As someone who has helped build multiple startups, I cannot overstate the importance of assembling a stellar core team. They are the ones who will transform your ideas into reality, and help you achieve your vision. So, how difficult can it be to assemble a strong team? Most startups tend to focus on hiring the smartest, most qualified people around. But the truth is that sometimes, companies with the best talent and IQ flounder and fizzle out because…
 
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  • Analog hits earnings estimates for Q2, but predicts lower-than-expected EPS for Q3

    21 May 2013 | 1:53 pm
    Late Tuesday, Analog Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ADI) reported earnings for the three months that ended on May 4 that hit analyst estimates, but gave guidance for the next three months that came in just below what analysts were expecting. The Norwood, Mass.-based semiconductors maker took in $659 million in gross revenues for it’s second quarter of 2013, down 2 percent year over year. At the same time, its net income of $164 million was also nearly the same as Q2 of 2012, bringing in 52 cents a share,…

  • Dear politicians: Raise the gas tax, save a life

    21 May 2013 | 11:55 am
    Here’s my rule of thumb for safe travels in the city: “Assume drunkenness.” I’m not saying Boston drivers are intoxicated, but we'd all be a lot safer if there were fewer of them and more bicycle riders like me. Fortunately, that’s already happening. (Just read Motor Trend.) Sadly, our political leaders show more of a tendency to follow than to lead. On Sunday, a visiting MIT scientist was hit by a truck and killed while riding her bicycle near Kenmore Square. That didn’t happen because…

  • Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines

    21 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) announced Tuesday that its bronchoscopy system, used to detect lung cancer, has been included in the new American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines. The Dublin-based company, with US headquarters in Mansfield, Mass., said in a statement that the clinical practice guidelines were released by the ACCP earlier this month and are intended to aid doctors in diagnosing and managing lung cancer. Covidien’s superDimension Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB)…

  • Hologic gets FDA OK for 3-D mammo technology

    21 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    Hologic Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) on Tuesday received approval of its breast screening software. The Bedford, Mass. developer of diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical product said its new 2-D imaging software got the OK by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The approval means that C-View 2-D images may now be used in place of the conventional 2-D exposure previously required as part of a Hologic 3-D mammography breast screening exam. According to the company, the combination of its 3-D…

  • Bay State homeowners get $610M in mortgage relief

    21 May 2013 | 10:30 am
    Massachusetts homeowners have received $610 million in cash relief during the first year since the National Mortgage Settlement, according to data provided by the five major banks. Bay State homeowners who were eligible for a refund totaled 8,823 and received an average of $69,180 per family. Overall, the nation’s largest mortgage servicers: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and GMAC/Ally, have distributed $50.6 billion in direct relief to over 620,000 homeowners, or $81,000…
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  • Jon Lester Served First Loss in 6-4 Defeat to Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox

    Brian Roach
    21 May 2013 | 4:06 am
    The Boston Red Sox’s five-game win streak came to an end on Monday night with a 6-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Jon Lester fell to 6-1 on the season while allowing six runs (five earned) in six innings pitched. He struck out two and walked three with seven hits. He has his highest ERA versus any AL opponent with the White Sox at 5.43. Lester retired the first two batters of the game before a single for Alex Rios and a five-pitch walk to Paul Konerko put two on for Adam Dunn and Dunn hit a pitch deep into the right field seats to give the White Sox the 3-0 edge they would never…

  • Avery Bradley’s Role With the Celtics: Present and Future

    Kevin MacPhee
    20 May 2013 | 8:12 pm
    LeBron James may be the league MVP and his team may be in the middle of a dominating postseason run, but in typical Boston fashion let’s gloat about one of our guys. The subject of conversation: Avery Bradley. The Celtics guard was recently voted to the NBA’s second all-defensive team after receiving ten first team votes and five second team votes. This tally gave Bradley more total voting points (two points per first place vote, one per second) than both Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah, the centers on the first team. Going into an offseason filled with questions, Bradley and his defensive…

  • Connelly’s Top Ten: Bruins Up 2-0

    Michael
    20 May 2013 | 4:46 am
    1. Bruins: * Krug is skating like Bobby Orr – the between the legs and later the handling of the puck with skates was amazing skill * Of the three young defensemen – Hamilton is third * Boychuck and McQuiad can’t keep shooting the puck into Rangers shin pads * Great Malacchi Crunch reference from Pierre * Marchand being a pest energizes him * You can’t score on a shot one on one anymore – there has to be a deflection or screen * Top three Bruins that fall down: 1. Horton 2. Seguin 3. Gary Doak * Bruins are 4 – 25 on the power play which amazingly is ahead of pace from the Stanley…

  • 2013 NBA Playoffs Expert Picks: Third Round

    John
    19 May 2013 | 7:35 pm
    The Conference Finals are now underway; it’s San Antonio vs Memphis and Miami vs Indiana. While Miami remains rested after cruising, Indiana was late in finishing off New York. San Antonio dispatched the upstart Warriors, while the Grizzlies manhandled the heavily favored Thunder. In our panel, that extra rest for Miami, not to mention their Big Three, has kept them as the favorite, while Memphis’ win over a powerhouse contender has earned them respect as well. As before, picking the winner of a series is worth two points, while picking how may games each series will last is worth…

  • After Three Hour Rain Delay, Red Sox Complete Sweep of Twins

    Nick Bohlen
    19 May 2013 | 6:46 pm
    Well, at least the fans that stuck around can now say they’ve seen The Sandlot. Ahead 3-1 when the skies opened up over Target Field, the Boston Red Sox finally came away with a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, winning 5-1 after a three hour rain delay. Nearly six and a half hours after the first pitch, Junichi Tazawa retired Twins right fielder Chris Parmelee to give   the Red Sox their fifth straight win. With the victory, Boston pulled within a half game of the first place New York Yankees, whose game against the Toronto Blue Jays was rained out. John Lackey picked up his…
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  • Knicks Unsure About Stoudemire’s Role

    mreal197
    21 May 2013 | 2:27 pm
    Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.

  • Randolph, Grizzlies On The Rebound Again

    mreal197
    21 May 2013 | 2:17 pm
    Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session.

  • Clippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro Out After 3 Seasons

    mreal197
    21 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Clippers will not bring head coach Vinny Del Negro for next season, according to reports Tuesday. Del Negro had been with the team for three seasons before owner Donald Sterling decided recently that the franchise would not offer their skipper a contract extension. Del Negro’s current agreement with the Clippers expires in June. The team went 56-26 in the 2012-2013 regular season, winning their first Pacific Division title. The Clippers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of Western Conference playoffs. A new coach has not…

  • Neely Backs Julien, Chiarelli On Felger & Mazz

    Matthew Geagan
    21 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Bruins president Cam Neely joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Felger & Mazz on Tuesday, addressing Felger’s burning questions about the future of GM Peter Chiarelli and head coach Claude Julien. Chiarellia said recently that Julien would be the coach of the Bruins as long as he was in charge. Does Neely feel the same way about his head coach? “Pete, I think for whatever reason, felt like Claude was getting hammered on a little too much in that last round. I know Pete has pretty strong feelings towards his coach, and rightfully so. Claude had done a…

  • Observations From Patriots OTAs

    Matthew Geagan
    21 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    FOXBORO (CBS) – Tuesday was Day 2 of the Patriots OTAs (organized team activities), and it was the first time the media was allowed to watch. The first thing that struck me was how great shape Tom Brady appeared to be in. Now only was he his usual fired-up self, the QB looked slimmer and was throwing the ball extremely well. The Pats offense did mostly passing drills, and Brady threw quite a bit to newcomers Danny Amendola and Michael Jenkins. It was strange not to see Brady throwing to Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowskior or Aaron Hernandez, as Welker is in Denver while Gronk and Hernandez are…
 
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  • Dane Fletcher practices, says knee is 'getting better'

    21 May 2013 | 2:15 pm
    Linebacker Dane Fletcher was on the field for team drills today at practice, and that's a good sign for the three-year veteran who is coming off a torn ACL."I feel good, or else I wouldn't be out here," Fletcher said. "I feel like everything's progressive, but it's getting better."

  • Steelers ready to work after bumpy offseason

    21 May 2013 | 2:14 pm
    PITTSBURGH — Troy Polamalu walked off the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice field on Tuesday with rookie safety Shamarko Thomas hanging on the veteran safety's every word.To be honest, Polamalu admits it's still a little strange to think that in the last decade he's morphed from precocious talent into respected leader. Yet he knows being a mentor is part of his job description these days, and for a team in the midst of startling change, it's a role he'll eagerly fill.

  • Agent: No more forearm surgery likely for Gronk

    21 May 2013 | 1:34 pm
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rob Gronkowski's agent says the tight end's latest surgery is expected to be the last on his forearm.The New England Patriots' star had his fourth surgery on Monday on the left forearm that he broke on Nov. 18 while blocking for an extra point against the Indianapolis Colts. He broke it again early in the Patriots' first playoff game, a win over the Houston Texans.

  • The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

    21 May 2013 | 1:33 pm
    BOSTON — The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year.Team owners voted Tuesday for the 49ers' new stadium as host of the 2016 game. That facility in Santa Clara, Calif., is due to open for the 2014 season.San Francisco beat out South Florida, which was stymied in its bid to stage an 11th Super Bowl when the Florida Legislature did not support financing to renovate Sun Life Stadium.

  • ABC counting on story lines to sell Indy 500

    21 May 2013 | 1:32 pm
    Television executives are hoping a robust bunch of story lines accompanying this year's Indianapolis 500 will help build interest in IndyCar beyond the signature race.Rich Feinberg, ESPN's vice president in charge of motorsports production, acknowledged Tuesday that IndyCar ratings have been "challenged in certain areas." But Feinberg says the best way for ABC-ESPN to help build the sport is through compelling story-telling.
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  • Time For The Annoyed Rant

    21 May 2013 | 8:56 am
    For some reason, I’m a foul mood today. Don’t know why. It might be what passes for sports radio/TV in this town these days. Nothing but faux controversies and studio-gangsters talking tough. Here’s a partial list of things I’m not interested in these days: I’m not interested in Dennis and Callahan talking about eating feces, sodomy or Callahan’s questions about why can’t we just blow up tornadoes with a laser. I’m not interested in the Dennis and Callahan producer somehow trying to compare Rob Gronkowski with Larry Bird in terms of being a…

  • Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the 76ers

    19 May 2013 | 9:28 pm
    Celtics (0-1) vs. Philadelphia (1-0) April 20, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics opened the playoffs by demolishing Houston.  After the sweep, Rockets coach Del Harris anointed the 1980 Celtics as “the best team I’ve ever seen.”  The C’s, however, were given a rude awakening in the opener of the conference finals, as Philadelphia used a combination of style (Dr. J), power (Darryl Dawkins), and grit (Henry Bibby) to wrestle away homecourt.  Game Two was a different story, as the Celtics relied heavily on their starting five and fought off every Philly comeback to hold…

  • Bruins Take Game One, Sox Rally In Ninth

    17 May 2013 | 8:37 am
    It was a good night for the locals, as the Bruins beat the Rangers in overtime to take the first game of their conference semifinal series, and the Red Sox rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to beat the Tampa Rays. Brad Marchand goal lifts Bruins past Rangers in OT – Steve Conroy has the Bruins doing a good job turning the page from their electrifying game seven win over Toronto. Marchand finally looks himself with Game 1 goal – Joe Haggerty has the Bruins winger getting himself back to form last night. Young blueliners don’t look green – With the…

  • Entercom Looking To Survey “employee engagement and workplace satisfaction” Today

    16 May 2013 | 7:32 am
    You may have heard John Dennis and Gerry Callahan talking this morning about the survey the company is having them take today. Here is the email sent to employees earlier this week: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:52 PM To: BOSTON USERS Cc: Jeff Brown; Carmela M***; Mike K**** Subject: Employee Opinion Survey Entercom Boston Employees,  As you are aware, we have conducted employee opinion surveys in our markets in the past. Weezie Kramer, who was recently promoted to Station Group President, has requested that we do a company-wide survey. The survey consists of questions that measure employee…

  • Mike Felger Has A Little Fanboy In Him

    15 May 2013 | 11:52 am
    I thought this was great, actually. Michael Felger’s reactions as the Bruins tie, and win game 7: Your browser does not support iframes. Also: If you missed it, Bruins – Maple Leafs Game 7 received 16.8 HH rating/ 26 share -3rd best in NESN Bruins history. The series averaged 11.7 — Bruce Allen (@bruceallen) May 15, 2013 Mike Felger Has A Little Fanboy In Him is a post from: Boston Sports Media Watch
 
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  • Evening with Ella Curry: Lit News and Books - Mar 13,2014

    Black Author Network
    12 Mar 2014 | 5:00 pm
    Join BAN Radio Show host Ella Curry, president of EDC Creations, as she celebrates Black Books with the most talented authors on the planet. We will learn more about the featured books and hear the authors read from their new releases. Share this #BANRadioDish with at least 10 of your friends! Give the Gift of Knowledge by purchasing multiple copies of the featured books. Authors, visit the EDC Creations website for more book promotion opportunities: http://www.edc-creations.com. Become a featured author on the BAN Radio show by visiting this link today:…

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    10 Mar 2014 | 5:00 pm
    Join BAN Radio Show host Ella Curry, president of EDC Creations, as she celebrates Black Books with the most talented authors on the planet. We will learn more about the featured books and hear the authors read from their new releases. Share this #BANRadioDish with at least 10 of your friends! Give the Gift of Knowledge by purchasing multiple copies of the featured books. Authors, visit the EDC Creations website for more book promotion opportunities: http://www.edc-creations.com. Become a featured author on the BAN Radio show by visiting this link today:…

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    9 Mar 2014 | 5:00 pm
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    5 Mar 2014 | 5:00 pm
    Join BAN Radio Show host Ella Curry, president of EDC Creations, as she celebrates Black Books with the most talented authors on the planet. We will learn more about the featured books and hear the authors read from their new releases. Share this #BANRadioDish with at least 10 of your friends! Give the Gift of Knowledge by purchasing multiple copies of the featured books. Authors, visit the EDC Creations website for more book promotion opportunities: http://www.edc-creations.com. Become a featured author on the BAN Radio show by visiting this link today:…

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    Join BAN Radio Show host Ella Curry, president of EDC Creations, as she celebrates Black Books with the most talented authors on the planet. We will learn more about the featured books and hear the authors read from their new releases. Share this #BANRadioDish with at least 10 of your friends! Give the Gift of Knowledge by purchasing multiple copies of the featured books. Authors, visit the EDC Creations website for more book promotion opportunities: http://www.edc-creations.com. Become a featured author on the BAN Radio show by visiting this link today:…
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  • Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church

    Editor - Religion News
    21 May 2013 | 9:13 am
    There’s a reason that many eyes were on Plaza Towers Elementary as Moore, Oklahoma began to assess the damage from a deadly, devastating tornado that blasted through the town Monday evening and killed at least 51 people: the school was leveled, with dozens of children still inside. And so far, some of the most emotionally charged news has emerged from the story unfolding there.  The post Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church appeared first on .

  • JPMorgan Seen to Defeat Effort to Split Top 2 Jobs at Bank

    Editor
    21 May 2013 | 9:11 am
    Haraz N. Ghanbari/Associated PressJamie Dimon, the chief executive and chairman of JPMorgan Chase. TAMPA, Fla. — Jamie Dimon, the nation’s most powerful banker, appears set to hold onto his title of chairman after JPMorgan Chase’s shareholders defeated a proposal to split the two top jobs, according to people who have seen the preliminary tallies. The margin of victory is unclear. The bank is still accepting votes at the shareholder meeting that gets under way here later on Tuesday morning, and the final outcome could change. All three members of the bank board’s embattled risk…

  • JPMorgan Seen to Defeat Effort to Split Top 2 Jobs at Bank

    Editor
    21 May 2013 | 9:11 am
    Haraz N. Ghanbari/Associated PressJamie Dimon, the chief executive and chairman of JPMorgan Chase. TAMPA, Fla. — Jamie Dimon, the nation’s most powerful banker, appears set to hold onto his title of chairman after JPMorgan Chase’s shareholders defeated a proposal to split the two top jobs, according to people who have seen the preliminary tallies. The margin of victory is unclear. The bank is still accepting votes at the shareholder meeting that gets under way here later on Tuesday morning, and the final outcome could change. All three members of the bank board’s embattled risk…

  • Police: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church

    Editor - Religion News
    21 May 2013 | 9:11 am
    PARIS – Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral has been evacuated after a man committed suicide in the 850-year-old monument and tourist site. A police official says officers closed the cathedral to the public after the incident Tuesday afternoon. The official could not confirm French media reports that the man had shot himself. Officials with the cathedral said only that it had been evacuated. That is highly unusual for the cathedral, visited by some 13 million people from around the world every year. This year Notre Dame got new bells as part of celebrations marking 850 years since…

  • The student 'loans' that will never be repaid

    Editor - Education News
    21 May 2013 | 3:13 am
    Comments (0) I’ve written here several times before about how the new student loan system is nothing more than a new and very high progressive tax. Those on low pay will pay none of their loans back, those on middling pay will end up having much of it written off, and via the high interest rates charged and compounded on the debt from day one, high earners will end up subsidising everyone else. More data on this comes from the Mail on Sunday this week. Their research suggests that around 85% of students will never pay back their loans (they are automatically written off after 30 years). An…
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  • Four Missing From Second Day Of Patriots OTAs

    Jared Stegall
    21 May 2013 | 12:25 pm
    The Patriots were without Rob Gronkowski, Brandon Spikes, Brandon Bolden and Julian Edelman for the second day of organized team activities. Tuesday marked the second consecutive day of OTAs and the first day of media access. You can argue that all of those that were absent were expected to be absent. Gronkowski is a given, as he underwent surgery on his left forearm yesterday afternoon. Both Bolden and Edelman are dealing with foot issues while Spikes is reportedly skipping OTAs to work out on his own. Among those players who were limited included Aaron Hernandez (shoulder), Josh Boyce…

  • Pats Pulpit Off-Season Caption Contest #20

    SlotMachinePlayer
    21 May 2013 | 9:39 am
    Results from last time: via cdn0.sbnation.com Winner with 5 Rec's: MarimaBen: Okay, next time I get to be Brady and you have to be Manning. Second Place with 4 Rec's: ISN - "Yeah, but you were starting at SC. Some of us had to take what we could get." Third Place with 3 Rec's: satsunadaR-berger: Could be worse.. you could be with the Raiders The rules are simple: 1) Write a funny caption for the picture. If you can't think of one, then you can still play (keep reading). 2) If you like any of the captions, Recommend them. Even if you wrote one of your own. It is better to give than receive. 3)…

  • The Top 20 Most Memorable Patriots Moments of 2012: Number 8

    Alec Shane
    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    OTAs have started, Gronk looks like he's going to pull through, it's a beautiful morning, and summer is just around the corner - life is good. And so it's time to continue my countdown of the Top 20 Most Memorable Patriots Moments of 2012. We're well into the Top 10 now, and here is the list so far: #20. The Patriots surprise everyone, sign Jeff Demps.#19. The Patriots move up in the draft, select Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower in the first round.#18. Jerod Mayo comes up with a huge 3rd down sack on Ryan Tannehill, holding the Dolphins to a field goal.#17. Devin McCourty picks off Ryan…

  • New England Patriots Links 5/21/13 - Watching for Early Signs of Brady-Amendola Synergy at OTAs

    Marima
    21 May 2013 | 7:23 am
    TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that Tedy Bruschi has been voted by fans as the 19th player and 21st member to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame. Patriots sign rookie free agents WR Mark Harrison (Rutgers) and K David Ruffer (Notre Dame). 2013 Patriots Hall of Fame inductee: Tedy Bruschi. (2.26 min. video) Patriots Today - Newtown football fun. (3.26 min. video) Patriots roster report - Weekly guide to get you caught up on all the latest transactions. (15.08 min.program) LOCAL LINKS Mike Reiss points out some areas he's most interested to watch at Tuesday's OTAs. First is for early…

  • Tedy Bruschi Elected To Patriots Hall Of Fame

    Jared Stegall
    21 May 2013 | 6:21 am
    The Patriots have announced that former linebacker Tedy Bruschi, now retired, has been elected to the team's Hall of Fame by the fans. He will be inducted on August 11 and will be honored at the team's home opener against the Jets at Gillette Stadium. Bruschi spent all 13 years of his NFL career with New England (1996-2008), and put up stellar numbers. He appeared in almost 200 career games for the Patriots, recording 680 total tackles while picking off 12 passes and forcing 17 fumbles over this time in New England. While those numbers are outstanding, what Bruschi was best known for his…
 
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  • Danny Amendola working to build rapport with Tom Brady

    21 May 2013 | 1:45 pm
    he new face of the Patriots wide receiving corps has his hands full with the team's playbook, a complex system by NFL standards of shifting routes, adjustments, and an ever-changing vocabulary.    

  • Talib talks about coming back to Patriots, getting down the basics

    21 May 2013 | 12:59 pm
    For Talib, talking about where he might have ended up through the free agency process, whether it was back in New England or elsewhere, was something he did not want to get into.    

  • Wilfork: 'In decent enough shape'

    21 May 2013 | 12:12 pm
    Patriots defensive captain Vince Wilfork spoke to the media on Tuesday after practice, remarking on the team's second day of organized team activities.    

  • Kraft optimistic on Gronkowski after surgery

    21 May 2013 | 11:12 am
    Patriots owner Robert Kraft is cautiously optimistic that the infection has finally cleared out of Rob Gronkowski’s left forearm and that Monday’s surgery will be Gronk’s fourth and last.    

  • Brady gets one-on-one work with Amendola

    21 May 2013 | 10:10 am
    By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff FOXBOROUGH – Don't expect to glean any knowledge from the Patriots' second day of organized team activities – the first one that was open to the media for observation. Tom Brady spent a majority of...    
 
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  • Baseball dignitaries will represent at '13 Draft

    Spencer Fordin
    21 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    A star-studded cast of accomplished baseball legends will be on hand for the first day of the First-Year Player Draft on June 6, as the league welcomes its next crop of top prospects.

  • Today's MLB starting lineups: May 21

    21 May 2013 | 6:05 am
    Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

  • Hamstring tightness Victorino's latest nagging injury

    Ian Browne
    20 May 2013 | 9:31 pm
    Shane Victorino keeps coming back from nagging injuries, only to have another one crop up. It happened again in Monday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox, as the right fielder had to leave the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with tightness in his left hamstring.

  • Deep-sixed: Lester roughed up, takes first loss

    Ian Browne
    20 May 2013 | 9:27 pm
    Jon Lester kept getting two outs, only to give up a big hit after that. The offense kept knocking on the door, and the one big hit that would have changed the game never came. It added up to a 6-4 loss to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in the opener of a three-game series.

  • Red Sox ask Doubront to even up series in Windy City

    Adam Berry
    20 May 2013 | 9:22 pm
    Despite being three games below .500, the White Sox remain confident and will face a Red Sox squad that has won nine of 14 series this season in Tuesday's action at U.S. Cellular Field.
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  • Destination Red Sox Nation - 5/21

    21 May 2013 | 9:18 am
    Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page. If you would like to listen to any of the Red Sox minor league affiliates' games, MiLB.com offers them for free. To open the links up in a new tab or window, use Control+click SoxProspects Video of the Week: Matt Barnes [sox prospects] Pawtucket Red Sox The Indianapolis Indians got out to an early lead…

  • Paw Prints - The Daily UConn Roundup - 5/21

    21 May 2013 | 8:46 am
    Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page. Thank you for stopping by and making SOX & Dawgs your home for UConn Huskies news. To open the links up in a new tab or window, use Control+click UConn Women's Basketball links Does…

  • Video: Lester's Two Out Troubles Cost Red Sox in 6-4 Loss

    21 May 2013 | 8:03 am
    It seemed like every time that Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester put people on with two outs, it would cost him. Well it did as the Chicago White Sox took advantage and held off the visiting nine in a 6-4 win at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of Chicago on Monday night. {mp4remote}http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2013/05/21/mlbtv_27302173_1200K.mp4{/mp4remote} MOBILE/TABLET LINK For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSN New England,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites. And if you must check the enemy…

  • Tedy Bruschi Named 2013 Patriots Hall of Fame Inductee

    21 May 2013 | 7:34 am
    Here's the press release from the New England Patriots announcing that Tedy Bruschi has been named to the Patriots Hall of Fame. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today that Tedy Bruschi has been voted by fans as the 19th player and 21st member to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame. Bruschi will join Gil Santos, the Voice of the New England Patriots, at an induction ceremony during training camp that is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11. The induction ceremony is open to the public and Patriots fans are encouraged to attend. Bruschi will also be honored during a…

  • "Futures at Fenway Presented by Xfinity" To Be Held July 27

    20 May 2013 | 4:43 pm
    Families across New England will have the chance to see Major League Baseball stars of tomorrow when the 8th annual "Futures at Fenway presented by Xfinity" returns to Fenway Park on Saturday, July 27. With tickets starting at $5, family-friendly prices and kid-friendly activities and entertainment highlight the day of minor league fun. This year's event, which includes special family-friendly concession prices, invites fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark and features a post-game performance by the popular kids group, "The KIDZ BOP Kids."   Tickets go on…
 
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  • Game 3 live updates: Bruins at Rangers

    21 May 2013 | 2:41 pm
    Follow the action and discuss the game in our live blog.    

  • No lineup changes expected for Bruins

    21 May 2013 | 10:03 am
    By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff The Bruins are not planning on making any lineup changes for Game 3. Claude Julien said he would be surprised if Dennis Seidenberg played tonight. Seidenberg was one of the last four players on the...    

  • Game 3 preview: Bruins at Rangers

    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff NEW YORK – Good morning from Madison Square Garden, where the Bruins will look to grab a 3-0 series lead tonight over the Rangers. Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden are with the team. Both defensemen...    

  • Rangers center Brian Boyle regaining his form

    21 May 2013 | 12:06 am
    This hasn’t been a banner season for Rangers center Brian Boyle, a 28-year-old Hingham native.    

  • Bruins’ efficient transition game pays dividends

    20 May 2013 | 7:12 pm
    The Bruins do not have natural speed. They must generate their wheels through center ice to enter the offensive zone at full pace.    
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  • Whom would you rather have: Bradley or Shumpert?

    21 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    By Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff Was working on an offseason feature today when a random question popped into my head: If I had to pick between Celtics guard Avery Bradley and Knicks guard Iman Shumpert, whom would I choose?...    

  • Bail set at $25K for Celtics F Terrence Williams

    20 May 2013 | 4:36 pm
    KENT, Wash. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange.    

  • Celtics F Terrence Williams arrested near Seattle

    20 May 2013 | 10:02 am
    KENT, Wash. (AP) — Kent police say Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday and accused of brandishing a gun at the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange.    

  • Police: Celtics guard Terrence Williams arrested

    20 May 2013 | 6:19 am
    Celtics guard Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday after allegedly making threats to the mother of his child while brandishing a gun, police said.    

  • Dan Shaughnessy’s picked-up pieces

    18 May 2013 | 9:30 pm
    Picked-up pieces while blowing out the candles on Kevin Garnett’s 37th birthday cake . . .    
 
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  • The root of Boston's tree planting problems

    20 May 2013 | 5:58 pm
    By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent Boston will become cool and green by planting 100,000 trees before 2020, Mayor Thomas M. Menino promised in April 2007. He said it “will make people feel better about where they live.” So, halfway to...

  • New Spaulding hospital learns haunting lessons from Katrina

    1 May 2013 | 5:30 pm
    By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent Hurricane Katrina had finally spent its fury and died, when I stepped cautiously through the broken doorway of a brick building in New Orleans called the Lafon Nursing Home of the Holy Family. Inside was...

  • Who is afraid of Sea Level rise?

    23 Apr 2013 | 12:23 pm
    By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent The scenes of Hurricane Sandy rampaging through New York City last October stunned city planners on the East Coast, posing a question of whether to withdraw from the waterfront. “It was, oh my god,...

  • What would Thoreau do? A closed dump, a proposed bus depot and a dream of protected land

    8 Apr 2013 | 6:55 am
    By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent CONCORD -- Henry David Thoreau took walks. He called it “sauntering” around Walden Pond, where he wrote about living in the wilderness between regular strolls into nearby Concord to deliver his dirty laundry to his...

  • Ending the nightmare on elm-lined streets: scientists using survivors to breed tougher generation

    25 Mar 2013 | 11:11 am
    (Christian Marks/TNC) Majestic American elm trees in New England that have survived decades of a ravaging disease are being called upon to help create a genetic armor to help future generations resist the disease’s devastation. Scientists from The Nature...
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  • Online Payday Loans Made Basic Via Some Tips

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    20 May 2013 | 9:46 pm
    Get quick $ 750 online payday loan lenders Cincinnati, OH direct lender fast approval friendly services. You can also apply quick $ 900 direct payday loans online Tampa, FL no employment verification Frequently, life can chuck unanticipated bend balls your way. Whether your vehicle reduces and requires routine maintenance, or maybe you become ill or harmed, mishaps could happen that require funds now. Pay day loans are an option if your paycheck is not coming quickly enough, so read on for useful tips! Constantly do your research about the companies you want to obtain from. Tend not to basic…

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  • Getting A Payday Loan? You Need The Following Tips!

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  • How can I find a residence for 2 previous dogs that have to remain collectively?

    13 May 2013 | 5:09 pm
    Issue by qwed2: How can I discover a home for two previous pet dogs that have to remain together? My father-in-law is heading into a nursing property in Boston. His daughter has to do one thing with his 8 and 10 year old small puppies. Boston has no pet classifieds in the paper. How would she promote, or or else try out to locate a property for these previous dogs? He requirements to know they are becoming cared for. She has three large pet dogs and a infant on the way so they are unable to stay with her or any other family members. Best answer: Solution by jaxchick23Could she print out…
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  • Venture Debt as Growth Capital? You Bet.

    Joe Spinelli
    22 May 2013 | 2:00 am
    Joe Spinelli It’s easy to understand why most discussions about the state of venture capital investing paint a pessimistic view. Access to institutional equity dollars is increasingly limited for new entrepreneurs and early stage companies, and an anemic fundraising environment for VC firms is contributing to the long-anticipated “VC shakeout.” We’re also at a cyclical low in reported M&A events and the IPO window isn’t as open as we all would like, stretching out the time to exit. But it’s not all bad. In fact, now is actually a great time to be a later-stage growth company…

  • Karyopharm Grabs $48.2M Series B to Advance Cancer Drugs

    Ben Fidler
    20 May 2013 | 11:57 am
    Ben Fidler Karyopharm Therapeutics believes it can build a platform of cancer drugs off of the idea of keeping the body’s tumor-suppressing proteins in the nucleus of cells, where they can do their jobs properly. With the help of a new $48.2 million round of funding, now it has enough cash to test that thesis in two large clinical trials. Natick, MA-based Karyopharm today hauled in a $48.2 million Series B round led by an unspecified private investor. Delphi Ventures also participated, as well as other backers that Karyopharm declined to identify. Delphi general partner Deepa Pakianathan…

  • Yahoo Locks in $1.1B Deal for Tumblr, Promises Not to Screw Up

    João-Pierre S. Ruth
    20 May 2013 | 8:58 am
    João-Pierre S. Ruth David Karp’s wallet just got a lot fatter. After a flurry of speculation over the weekend, Tumblr in New York is being acquired by Sunnyvale, CA-based Yahoo, in a deal announced early Monday at the previously reported price of $1.1 billion, mostly in cash. Yahoo put out a statement on the acquisition with a pledge to “not screw it up.” The plan is for the Tumblr media network and microblogging site to operate independently with CEO and founder Karp at the helm. For Yahoo, the deal means an expected 50 percent increase in its audience, with the addition of…

  • Andy Miller on Leap Motion as the New Apple, & Sacramento Kings Deal

    Gregory T. Huang
    20 May 2013 | 6:05 am
    Gregory T. Huang I’m on the phone with Andy Miller, and I don’t know where to begin. Ask him about working with Steve Jobs at Apple? About how Leap Motion may or may not be the next Apple? Or what about how that $348 million deal to buy the Sacramento Kings went down? Miller is driving in his car. It’s Friday, and the mayor of Sacramento, CA, is about to announce that the contentious deal to sell the Kings to a group of California tech investors—including Miller—has been signed. The sale, which the NBA is expected to approve officially this week, means the Kings aren’t…

  • The Top Five Traits to Look For in Prospective Startup Employees

    Shellye Archambeau
    20 May 2013 | 3:30 am
    Shellye Archambeau Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that the fastest way to kill a startup is to hire the wrong people. It’s true. As someone who has helped build multiple startups, I cannot overstate the importance of assembling a stellar core team. They are the ones who will transform your ideas into reality, and help you achieve your vision. So, how difficult can it be to assemble a strong team? Most startups tend to focus on hiring the smartest, most qualified people around. But the truth is that sometimes, companies with the best talent and IQ flounder and fizzle out because…
 
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  • Boston Condo Domain Friday Feature: 26 Stillman

    Rachel
    17 May 2013 | 3:32 pm
    Happy Friday everyone! We hope you’re all having a wonderful week, and enjoying this summery weather. Since we love the weekends just as much as you, we’re here to bring you this week’s Friday Feature on Boston Condo Domain. TODAY’S FRIDAY FEATURE: 26 Stillman WHERE IT’S LOCATED: 26 Stillman Street, Boston MA NEIGHBORHOOD: North End WHY WE LOVE IT: In the heart of the North End (Boston’s very own Little Italy) and just steps away from the historic Faneuil Hall, the location is truly unbeatable and is enough to make any new home-owner proud. You’ll never be…

  • A Home on the Charles: Charles River Park Residential Buildings

    Rachel
    13 May 2013 | 7:00 pm
    Charles River is undoubtedly one of Boston’s most beloved landmarks. Pretty much all season long, you’ll find city-goers biking, sailing, walking or running around the river. It’s the home of summer concerts, community events, and is visible from most high-rise buildings. That’s why when opportunity knocks to actually live on the Charles, it’s pretty hard to turn down. And Charles River Park Residential Buildings, located between the North End and Beacon Hill, gives you that golden opportunity. Coveted Location Its coveted location–sitting right in the…

  • Event Feature: Boston Bites Back for One Fund

    pinney19
    9 May 2013 | 6:47 am
    We’re huge fans of supporting the local Boston community here at Boston Condo Domain. That’s why, in addition to condo listings, we often feature local restaurants, bars, venues and city hot spots. Today we came across one event that we just had to share with all of you! That is, Boston Bites Back benefit for the One Fund. Check out the delicious details below! Who: Tickets are available for both General Admission and VIP in the EMC Club; 21+ only. What: Boston Bites Back is a one-day, chef-inspired event to help raise more than $1 million for The One Fund. There will be food from 100+…

  • Friday Feature: The Residences at Penny Savings Bank

    Rachel
    3 May 2013 | 4:28 am
    Happy Friday everyone! We hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather, which could not have come at a better time for weekend festivities. We’re happy to introduce you to today’s Friday Feature on Boston Condo Domain: The Residences at Penny Savings Bank. TODAY’S FRIDAY FEATURE: Penny Savings Bank WHERE IT’S LOCATED: 30 Union Park St. Boston, MA 02118 NEIGHBORHOOD: South End WHY WE LOVE IT: Located right off of the buzzing Washington Street,  Penny Savings Bank sits in the heart of the South End. Aside from the sought-after location, we adore its stunning antique-modern…

  • Escape to the Historic South End: Minot Hall Residences

    Rachel
    29 Apr 2013 | 12:23 pm
    Tucked away in the Historic South End sits Minot Hall luxury condominiums. While the building was first constructed in the early 20th century, the new developments in early 2000 give residents the best of both worlds – antique meets modern city living. It’s no lie we’re suckers for the South End neighborhood due to its artsy vibe, ongoing entertainment and prime location to name a few. And Minot Hall gives us yet another reason to fall in love all over again.  Many units boast luxury features like spacious, open floor plans, beautiful hardwood flooring, high ceilings and…
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  • Opening Up

    Lingbo Li
    14 May 2013 | 8:01 pm
    “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.” - John Lennon Related posts: Deuxave opening in Boston’s Back Bay’s…

  • Vipassana: My 10 Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Thailand

    Lingbo Li
    22 Apr 2013 | 9:04 pm
    Meditation, like exercise, is one of those things that I’ve always meant to do but constantly put off. Given my psychological profile – anxious, labile, growth-oriented – meditation has frequently been suggested as way to keep my mental shit in order. I first heard about Vipassana, a ten day silent meditation retreat, from fellow travelers when backpacking through Southeast Asia. People raved about it (“difficult but worth it”), plus it was donation only. When my friend Rachel suggested island hopping in Thailand, I figured I’d combine it with a Vipassana…

  • How Not to Get Screwed (How to Freelance and Travel the World: Part 3)

    Lingbo Li
    3 Mar 2013 | 11:01 am
    Welcome to part 3 of How to Freelance and Travel the World! So you’ve self-actualized. You understand what you’re getting into. You’ve priced yourself. You’ve found clients. And you thought you did all the hard stuff. Well, actually. The hardest part of freelancing – harder than any of that other stuff – is client management. Client management is roughly: 1) Making sure a client is happy balanced with 2) Not getting screwed. Like in any healthy relationship, you have to set up expectations and boundaries. Let me explain.   Don’t Get Screwed.

  • Why Freelancing is like Polyamorous Dating (How to Freelance: Part 2)

    Lingbo Li
    1 Mar 2013 | 10:31 am
    Yesterday, we covered steps 1-4 of how to freelance. Today, we’re getting to a post dedicated to Step 5: Clients. Seriously, go read part 1 first if you haven’t yet. I’ll probably combine these into a single blog post at some point, but yeah, go read that first. CLIENTS: Like Dating, But Easier (since there’s contracts) Client management is like a polyamorous dating relationship: sure, you can have several partners, but you still gotta pick them well. Would you enter into a 6 month relationship with any person off the street who offered? I sincerely hope not.

  • How to Freelance and Travel the World: Part 1

    Lingbo Li
    27 Feb 2013 | 11:23 pm
    Several friends have asked me for advice on freelancing. Since I’ve been at this for two years (!), I thought it’d be fun and helpful to write up a blog post. Remember Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from psychology class? I thought it was strangely appropriate to use it as inspiration for this post – except inverted. Because you gotta self-actualize first. Let’s start there. I even made some graphics to go along with this post! Actualization #1: Whether you’re looking to do this full-time, or just make some money on the side, the most important step is…
 
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  • Fashion: LOFT Beaded Pave Metal Stretch Bracelet

    admin
    18 May 2013 | 7:01 am
    Statement cuff bracelets are a fantastic way to perk up your wardrobe. Whether it’s a pop of color, or a dash of sparkle, I always find myself turning to accessories to dress up a more classic outfit. As a result, I couldn’t resist this sparkly Moroccan-inspired Beaded Pave Metal Stretch Bracelet from LOFT. A great mix of gems and beads, it appeals to my inner magpie while offering an exotic element to my jewelry collection. As someone with a very small wrist, the stretch bracelet also fits perfectly, which is fantastic because so many non-stretch bangle bracelets and cuffs do…

  • Boston: Throwback – The Photo That Started It All in May 2005

    admin
    16 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    Though I’ve been snapping photos for ages, this image from the water is especially important because it also serves as The SavvyBostonian blog header. Taken during May 2005 just before I graduated from college, I was in Boston enjoying a Duck Tour with a dear friend from out of town. It was a sunny and warm day and we strolled over the city, from the Back Bay, to Newbury Street, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden. Oh, and the Duck Tour was pretty fun too! Definitely a must-do for tourists and locals alike.

  • Recipe: Avocado Toast

    admin
    12 May 2013 | 5:27 pm
    Please allow me to introduce you to my newest obsession – avocado toast! Simple, yet decadent, avocado toast is an easy way to splurge a little at breakfast. Just toast your favorite bread (my favorites are Iggy’s or Pain D’Avignon), brush on a little extra virgin olive oil with a pastry brush and mash 1/4 avocado for each slice of toast and top with a little sea salt. One slice of avocado toast on whole wheat bread clocks in at about 185 calories, so I pair with an apple for a delicious, yet satisfying breakfast. Apparently I’m not the only one rediscovering their…

  • Recipe: Vanilla Chai Berry Banana Smoothie

    admin
    8 May 2013 | 4:48 am
    With the temperatures increasing, I’ve been craving smoothies again. There are so many ways to craft a delicious smoothie, but for me it’s typically a mix of frozen berries or bananas, spinach, non-dairy milk, coconut water and protein powder. For my most recent smoothie, I went with a classic favorite. Jam-packed with frozen berries, banana, unsweetened vanilla almond milk and my secret ingredient, vanilla chai Vega One nutritional shake, this smoothie is equal parts nutritious and delicious. Vanilla Chai Berry Banana Smoothie Serves One - 1 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberry,…

  • Beauty: A Pop of Color with Clarins Lipstick

    admin
    5 May 2013 | 9:25 am
    While at a wedding recently, a friend remarked, “I’m impressed that we are well into cocktail hour and your lipstick is still holding strong.” It’s not often that someone comments and compliments my lip color, but I suppose that’s to be expected when embracing the bright color hues of the season. Though admittedly a little late to the pop of color trend, I’ve been making up for lost time. The lipstick discussed during the conversation was gifted to me by the team at Clarins Paris. On that evening I was sipping champagne and smiling with 04 tropical pink,…
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  • Super Why! Live Tour

    Keriannot
    20 May 2013 | 1:44 pm
    Super Why! Live VIP Meet & Greet Disclosure: My family and I were provided with free VIP tickets to the Super Why! Live tour at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium for the purpose of this review. Any opinions stated are my own. Gavin being 3 1/2 years old, we’ve gone through several rotations of his favorite television programming. What I’ve notice these days as the trend is that shows I thought he wasn’t interested in any longer tend to circle back to the forefront of his mind and completely entertain him on a different level as his thinking skills advance. Last summer…

  • Angry Birds Star Wars Toys (Giveaway)

    Keriannot
    10 May 2013 | 3:33 am
    @Hasbro Spend 10 minutes with boys in the 5-10 year-old age range, if they aren’t wearing an Angry Birds t-shirt, within that timeframe it won’t be hard to engage any of them in detailed conversation about their obsession with the Angry Birds apps, toys and the latest addition to the flighty destructive bunch, Angry Birds Star Wars toys. Hasbro “joined forces” with the Angry Birds phenomenon by launching one of the most amazing co-branding initiatives in their development of Angry Birds Star Wars games. The games feature the famous birds and pigs as Star Wars…

  • Disney Planes Printables

    Keriannot
    7 May 2013 | 4:52 pm
    @Disney At Toy Fair this year, I heard about a new movie release from Disney, Planes, a 3D feature that will hit movie theaters on August 9th, 2013.  The premise of the movie includes Dusty (the voice of Dane Cook) who wants to be a high-flying racer, who also happens to be afraid of heights. At Toy Fair this year, I learned about it because some companies like Mattel were  debuting new toys, like the Dusty Crophopper Remote Control plane that will be available as well in August for $39.99. This particular plane will move by imitating how the child moves! So to help excite children about…

  • Customizable Labels from Kiddo Tags

    Keriannot
    3 May 2013 | 2:10 pm
    ©Keri Wilmot Just a few weeks ago when Spring began to arrive, I started cleaning out some of the cabinets at home.  Gavin’s been attending daycare for 3 years, and in an effort to save some money and be a little greener, I invested in reusable snack containers with lids. While trying to organize the chaos that is that cabinet, I could have sworn I had bought way more than what we had left.  It seems as if I had failed one of the most important jobs as a dutiful daycare parent. I never followed the instructions to label all his clothing or ANY of his personal items. It was perfect…

  • Plug-In Air Fresheners from Air Wick

    Keriannot
    17 Apr 2013 | 7:50 am
    @Air Wick I’ve really never been one to use plug-in air fresheners or honestly really any air fresheners or scented candles post-having kids at all. I was worried about Gavin burning himself on a candle or me being so tired I’d forget to blow it out. If I used any scented fresheners, it was generally some form of aerosol antibacterial spray. I did away with the diaper pail years ago, because I felt like it just harbored awful stinkiness in one spot, so we resorted to throwing poopy diapers in our kitchen trash. However, when you have a child and are putting smelly diapers in the…
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  • Men get to spend rest of life in prison for murdering boy delivered by emergency C-section after one of them shot his mother

    adamg
    21 May 2013 | 12:39 pm
    The Supreme Judicial Court today upheld first-degree murder convictions for two men who decided to escalate an Orange Line staredown with a rival in 2003 by shooting him, only the guy with the gun missed and instead put a bullet into a woman whose baby was only two weeks from term. The baby was delivered alive in an emergency Caesarian section, but died shortly after. The state's highest court ruled Chimezie Akara and Andre Green got a fair trial and they can now spend the rest of their lives thinking about the evening of February 5, 2003, when they turned car 1205 on an inbound Orange Line…

  • Green Line makes way for ducklings

    adamg
    21 May 2013 | 12:13 pm
    Service on the B Line was interrupted briefly around 1:30 p.m. by a family of ducks - and bystanders trying to convince them trolley tracks are not really all they're quacked up to be. MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo reports on the incident on Comm. Ave. near Blanford: Approaching the tunnel portal, a trolley operator spotted a small group of people chasing some ducks on the Green Line right-of-way. The trolley operator stopped, and notified a Green Line supervisor. Service was interrupted for twelve minutes while the humans and waterfowl were cleared from the right-of-way. Jamison Kissh adds…

  • Some 75 charged in H-Block gang crackdown

    adamg
    21 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    From a BPD poster. See the whole thing. Raids that began before dawn have netted some 75 people on charges related to drug dealing and violence in Roxbury's H Block section, Boston Police report. A little more than half of the suspects were already in custody on other charges; the rest were arrested today, police say. read more

  • Bostonians' unquenchable hunger for late-night pizza gets three pizza places in trouble

    adamg
    21 May 2013 | 8:31 am
    But the result could be formal requests for later hours for pizza places in the Fenway and in Brighton - as late as 3 a.m. for the Brighton Domino's. University House of Pizza in the Fenway and Papa John's and Domino's in Brighton all had to explain this morning why they were open way past their licensed closing times at a hearing before the Boston Licensing Board this morning. read more

  • Amtrak to restart service to New York tomorrow

    adamg
    21 May 2013 | 6:50 am
    Applauds work by Metro-North to fix the tracks.
 
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  • Activist Coalition Rallies to End Sequester, Pain Caused by Budget Cuts

    Tate Williams
    18 May 2013 | 1:45 am
    BOSTON - Congressional gridlock and federal budget cuts all too often come across as a maddening string of abstract numbers, amid repeated news of failure to reach an agreement. But for the people who rely on the affected programs—the disabled, seniors, the unemployed, the working poor—the across-the-board cuts implemented by the so-called sequester has been anything but abstract. It’s lost work, fewer days of childcare, even the threat of homelessness. On Thursday, organizations and people directly affected by recent federal budget cuts rallied in Boston, both to put a face on the…

  • Boston Academic Taking CIA to Court Over “Paltry” Information Releases

    superuser
    15 May 2013 | 11:20 am
    BOSTON - Prof. George Katsiaficas of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston has launched a federal lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency over documents he seeks relating to the assassination of a former Korean premier. The complaint comes after Katsiaficas made two requests of the agency under the federal Freedom of Information Act in March 2010 for documents surrounding the rise and fall of Park Chung-hee. The agency has released some documents to Katsiaficas since his requests over three years ago, but he is not satisfied, calling them “paltry,” and alleges that the CIA has…

  • New Wage Theft Law Would Target Somerville Employers

    superuser
    11 May 2013 | 7:34 pm
    Somerville, Mass. - Somerville officials are considering adopting a new ordinance that would see employers guilty of wage theft lose or fail to gain licenses and permits issued by the city. The ordinance drafted by the city’s Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone came after Somerville residents and activists signed a petition in April seeking a public hearing by the Board of Aldermen on the issue of wage theft in the city. The board heard testimony at the hearing at Somerville City Hall Tuesday night from members of a labor rights group Centro Presente, as well as local residents. read more

  • Film Review: Stud Life by Campbell X

    www.suekatz.com
    9 May 2013 | 12:45 am
    “Stud Life” was one of three opening films (May 3 at Cambridge’s Brattle Theater) for the 2013 Boston LGBT Film Festival. In one of her podcasts, the handsome butch JJ places two dildos in front of the camera. One is playfully multi-colored, nearly disguising the fact that it is an artificial cock, and the other is black with an angry red head and strong veins on the shaft. While JJ can’t get her head around the one with a spectrum of crayon colors, she also cannot understand why black dildos seem to only come in size gigantic. “Short and wide” would work better. read more

  • Gap Called on to Sign Safety Agreement, Harvard Square Outlet Picketed

    superuser
    6 May 2013 | 8:31 pm
    Cambridge, Mass. - In the less than two weeks since a devastating collapse at a Bangladeshi garment factory on April 24, over 650 workers have been confirmed dead with many more still missing and the death toll is still expected to rise. Following the loss of life that allegedly resulted from a management decision to ignore structural faults in the building, picketers targeted the Gap outlet at 15 Brattle St. in Harvard Square on Saturday to call on the company – a major purchaser of garments from Bangladesh – to sign a safety agreement in the country. read more
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  • Trouble Sleeping May be Linked to Risk for Prostate Cancer

    Tom Kiley
    9 May 2013 | 3:05 pm
    According to recent studies conducted by American and Icelandic researchers, the connection between disrupted sleep patterns and an increased risk of prostate cancer is gaining in plausibility. During a five year study at the Center of Public Health Sciences, University of Iceland, 2,102 men were surveyed about their poor sleep patterns, mainly difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night. Dr. Lara Sigurdardottir, who led the study, reported that “men with sleep disruption were at increased risk of prostate cancer, particularly advanced prostate cancer.” After five…

  • Drunken Driving Arrest for MA Bishop after Alleged Hit-and-Run

    Tom Kiley
    7 May 2013 | 4:47 pm
    A Massachusetts bishop was arrested over the weekend after an alleged hit-and-run accident in Rhode Island. After the accident, the driver of the other vehicle followed the bishop and called the police who arrested him at a Narrangasett vacation home. According to police, the bishop crashed his vehicle with another vehicle before fleeing the scene. He was charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene of the accident. By refusing to take a blood alcohol test, he faces an additional civil charge of refusing to submit to a chemical test. In a statement issued on Monday, the bishop said that…

  • Driver Fatigue Cited in Vehicular Homicide Charges in Fatal Lynn Accident

    Tom Kiley
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:26 am
    A Lynn woman has been charged with vehicular homicide in regards to a September accident that killed a 20-year-old man and seriously injured his twin brother. Police cited “driver fatigue” in relation to the accident, local news outlets reported. Driver fatigued was deduced from the woman’s cell phone activity in the 24-hour period prior to the accident. According to police, the woman’s cell phone records, covering a 24-hour period, showed that her phone was actively used with only short periods of time where there was no activity, indicating that she was awake for long hours and as a…

  • Boston Marathon Explosion Aftermath: Facing Many Unanswered Questions, Banding Together

    Tom Kiley
    15 Apr 2013 | 3:41 pm
    As of April 16, 2013, at least 176 individuals are injured and 3 killed, including an 8-year-old boy, as the result of two consecutive explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The blasts took place close to 2:45pm; approximately an hour after the first of the race’s runners – about 27,000 – crossed the finish line. The shock, chaos, and tragedy of these incidents are beyond words. At the Kiley Law Group, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe. If you have not been able to reach a loved one yet, it is important to remain calm. Masslive.com posted the Red Cross…

  • New Parents at Risk of Drowsy Driving Accidents

    Tom Kiley
    10 Apr 2013 | 12:42 pm
    Drowsy driving is a major factor in auto accidents. We usually think of driving while sleep deprived as something that happens to overtired professional truck drivers, but drowsy driving is much more prevalent than that. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 25 drivers reported falling asleep at the wheel the month before the survey. The CDC report, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, found that people who slept less than six hours a night were about as twice as likely to report falling asleep at the wheel as those that got seven hours of sleep or more.
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