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August 9, 2009
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Trapped under the sea
The plan was ambitious but simple: Build a 9.5-mile sewer tunnel hundreds of feet below the ocean floor to help clean up Boston Harbor. But 10 years ago this summer, five divers went deep, deep into the project for one final step -- with deadly results. Their harrowing story has never been told, until now.


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Issue highlights

The tortoise was right
There are definite advantages to heeding your internal, intuitive love clock -- even if it moves at a glacial pace.

A case of deja vu
Something’s familiar here. Can they solve the mystery?

The money spigot
Can you say no to repeated requests for cash? Plus negative comments targeting teenagers.

Beyond belief
Miracles sure aren’t what they used to be.

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Photos
Gisele's Boston
Live like a supermodel — or just eat, shop, and play like one — at Mrs. Tom Brady's favorite spots around town.


First Person
Field goals
Somerville High graduate and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus, 25, gave a football clinic in July for kids in his hometown.


More in this issue

Cooking
Summer’s bounty
Double-portion recipes (with freezing instructions) take advantage of all those beautiful vegetables.
- Kitchen Aide Mix-and-match vegetables
Designing
Lake house, take two
There’s a lot of family history built into this summer getaway spot turned year-round home.
Tales from the City
Science marches on
Smiles helping heal surgery, and the mystery of the local Boston accent.
Letters
Letters to the Magazine editor
Young and diverse political candidates got readers of our July 19 issue pumped up.

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