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Meredith Goldstein

- Meredith Goldstein Marriage or soul mate . . . or both?
- Meredith Goldstein He’s beautiful, I’m not, what’s next?
- Meredith Goldstein As their dates pile up, so do her suspicions

Peter Hotton

- HANDYMAN ON CALL Who should pay for dead tree removal?
- Handyman on call Insulation is first priority in weather-proofing
- Handyman on call: Cracks in ceramic floor tiles
- 2 p.m. Thurs Chat with Peter

Alex Beam




Book Review: Boys will be boys, and that's OK
"The Way of Boys" tells moms what we need to hear: Climbing the walls, breaking things, and acting like a monkey? Normal.
- Sing-a-Long Mary Poppins at the Regent Theatre
- Newman YMCA Turkey Run in Seekonk
- ICA Playdate: Imagination Station
Holiday presents for infant from family
kiwigal writes, "With Christmas approaching, we're worried about being inundated with well-meaning but inappropriate gifts."

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Black Friday deal round-up
In case you plan to hit the stores on Friday, here's a sampling of additional deals on clothes, home goods, and more to help you...

The atheist and the theology student
Happy Thanksgiving. As promised, here’s a letter to carry you through Friday. Feel free to comment through Monday. Also as promised, we have an update...

Climate leader McKibben speaks to the hometown crowd
By Michael Prager Author and activist Bill McKibben wasn’t only preaching to the choir when he addressed the annual meeting Sunday of the Mass. Climate...

Charity shop
Here's a nifty deal that actually benefits something more than the contents of your closet. From Dec. 7 to Dec. 13, bring a pair...

Almanac: What to do in the garden Nov. 24.
Carol Stocker's live chat has moved to Fridays. She will answer on-line questions Dec. 4, 1-2 p.m. Here's what to do in the garden...

Noah would recognize it.
The Good Book says Noah was the first man to make wine. Whether he did or not we can't really know, but the grain...

New Pilates Studio in Cambridge, MA
A new Pilates studio just opened in Cambridge, MA called FitLab Pilates. Their mission is to bring science-based exercise methodology to their clients. The studio...

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Thanksgiving from a pre-kindergarten perspective
My youngest kids have been learning about Thanksgiving at preschool all week, and today was the main event: pajama day and a party, with a...

Contest voting!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Holiday Song Parody contest! The prize, as noted, will be two tickets to Tru Grace at Central Square Theater....

Maine writer has plenty to celebrate
Portland, Maine author Phillip Hoose says that writers know how to party. After winning the National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his...


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Host-traumatic stress
The holiday party season is here, and that means one thing: spouses, children, caterers, friends - look out. The bad economy is making an already tense group of people even more high strung.


My Space
A kitchen that blends a love of food and sports
When Ellen Slaby and Bruce Richardson of Chestnut Hill decided to renovate their kitchen, they didn't know exactly how they wanted the end result to look. But they had a few requirements.

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Bargain Bin: Black Friday deals
In observance of the year's biggest shopping day, we've rounded up Black Friday deals on clothes and more from area retailers.

G Force | Caten brothers

A perfect fit for brothers
Designers Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian twins responsible for outfitting celebs such as Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and Rihanna with their Dsquared2 line, are the latest fashion designers taking a turn on reality television.

Food


Deep-fried turkey is delicious, but it has its trade-offs
Upside: flavorful, tender meat; downside: no pan juices for gravy, outdoor cooking.


Enough pies for the feast - and some for breakfast
It isn't the turkey and sides that leave most people groaning from overindulgence. The feast would be manageable, if it weren't for the pies. One family may have found a way around this.
- Recipe Chocolate cream pie

House & Home


Website helps the little guy
Jules Pieri is founder and CEO of Daily Grommet, a website that's equal parts online marketplace, video library, and social network for anyone who's ever sought a practical solution to everyday puzzles.

Health


To screen or not to screen
In a world of uncertainty, it seemed like a sure thing: When you turn 40, the medical mantra for women went, have a mammogram. And then do it the next year, and the year after that. Now, even the experts are confused about the new guidelines.


Holidays and swine flu
Swine flu is making some folks alter their holiday plans, as H1N1 throw a wrench into family gatherings.

Green Living


What’s killing the bats?
At least 1 million have died in the past three years from a mysterious disease, posing serious questions for our environment. But one Boston University biologist is leading the hunt for answers.

Relationships


Workplace affairs can lead to trouble
Two coworkers begin a sexually charged fling that turns into something more complicated. Feelings get hurt, threats get made. In the long run, the only winners are the lawyers. Sound familiar?


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Theme song contest
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