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November 1, 2009
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(Photograph by Joel Benjamin)Why iPhones could actually be good for kids
Parents who hand smart phones to their preschoolers as a distraction are shocked to see how quickly the kids become pros. They may worry about such early screen time. But for this generation of “mobile kids,” portable, wireless technology promises to improve the way they learn.
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Issue highlights
Lots of frogs
I decided to date as many men as I possibly could. Would it lead me to my prince?
In the name of love
She’s a U2 fan. Him, not so much. Will they find what they’re looking for?
Hasty goodbyes
How to stop making phony phone farewells, plus changing gift-giving traditions.
Unhealthy position
Charlie Baker’s job could haunt him.
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Electric dreams
One Cambridge company has built its success on Kindle. But can it stave off competitors and make good on its vision of revolutionizing everything from credit cards to clothing?
For your ears only
When it comes to keeping your music personal, do you use cups or buds? Are you a “can” man -- with padded headphones covering your ears -- or a Newbury Street fashionista, with a flair for earbuds in snazzy prints? We tapped three local audiophiles for some personal favorites.
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The tweet cheat sheet
What’s the big deal about Twitter? Let the gurus break it down for you.
First Person
Her story
Through her website, xfactorfilm.com, 21-year-old film student and Littleton native Lauren Tracy today is launching a “Best Female Directed Feature Film” contest.
Letters to the Magazine editor
Our cover story on Harvard hockey received cheers and jeers. We also heard about stemming prostitution and understanding Asperger’s.
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Kickin' back with Steve Carell in Marshfield
This summer, the star returns to Massachusetts for some much-needed R & R.
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Letter from Selma
Revisiting the 1965 murder of a white Boston minister that helped usher in the Voting Rights Act.
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Home-birth battle
Massachusetts doesn't regulate midwives. Now one brave – and unlikely – advocate is fighting for change.
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Your Home: Solutions for small spaces
The professionals share space-saving tips for every room in your home. |