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The Guide: Harp, Heavy Metal, and more
Once again, this week provides some previews of the days ahead as the arts are an evermoving river: WGBH + BSO = Anne Hobson Pilot: […]
Daily Feed: Boston Scientific Laying Off Hundreds Worldwide
Boston Scientific Expects to Lay Off Up to 1,400 Worldwide. The restructuring will save between $225-275 million annually — but is it a good move […]
Healing Boston's Racial Divide with the National Urban League Convention
Healing Boston’s Racial Divide with National Urban League Convention. The convention, which takes place over the next three days, will focus on jobs and economic […]
One Really Good Reason to Stop Hating on the MBTA
It has almost become blood sport in these parts to pick on the MBTA. I’m not sure if its the ability to gripe in real […]
When 'Slut' Isn't a Dirty Word
Ever since a police representative told a group of Toronto women that they should stop dressing like “sluts” in order to avoid assault, SlutWalks have […]
Amy Winehouse and Why Our Rock Gods Aren't Supposed to Die From Self-Abuse
I just have to throw in my two cents along with everyone else under the sun about the tragic loss of perhaps the best singer […]
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught Because of His Purchased Merch
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught Because of His Purchased Merch. This guy obeyed his thirst … but not necessarily the law when he was caught trying […]
Red Sox Have 'Lots to Think About' Ahead of Trade Deadline
Red Sox Have ‘Lots to Think About’ Ahead of Trade Deadline. Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez are two of the bigger […]
Daily Feed: Massachusetts Court Upholds Ban on Selling Cigar Wraps
No More Blunts: Court Upholds Ban of Selling Cigar Wraps. On a related note, a Globe reporter seems to think that “some youths” are the […]
BC's Mark Herzlich, a Cancer Survivor, Signs With New York Giants
BC’s Mark Herzlich, a Cancer Survivor, Signs With New York Giants. The linebacker, who battled a rare form of bone cancer in 2009, announced his […]
Hey Tourists: Boston's (Only Slightly) Less Expensive Than NYC
Newton-based travel site TripAdvisor just released their latest findings on cheap cities around the world, and don’t tell the tourists, but Boston is apparently the […]
The Great Aaron Swartz Debate
If you’re attached at all to the Internet, you probably read about the bust-up last week over Aaron Swartz, the JSTOR over-downloader and/or Internet info-hero, […]
How Do You Remember a Fallen Hero? For Nick Xiarhos, Try Shotgunning Beers.
Nick Xiarhos lived his life as the guy that everyone knew, or at least, everyone wanted to know. He’d always offer a friendly “hello”. Or […]
Could Safer Playgrounds Be Scaring Our Kids Straight?
I’ll never forget the day we got a new jungle gym at my elementary school. It was the mid-1970s, and we all showed up one […]
Daily Feed: Brakes on Boston Hubway Launch Until Thursday
Scheduling Conflicts Put the Brakes on Bike Share Until Thursday. The news broke mostly on Twitter, which is either an indication of being very forward-thinking […]