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State: Cambridge Health Alliance child psychiatry beds too critical to close (, 5/24/2013 7:00 PM)
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Are you less beautiful than you think? (, 5/24/2013 4:56 PM)
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Cure for distracted mind: Stare at a painting for three hours (, 5/24/2013 4:27 PM)
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FDA warns of problems with injectable steroids produced by Tenn. compounding pharmacy (, 5/24/2013 3:55 PM)
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Patients approved to use medical marijuana in Mass would pay annual $50 fee (, 5/24/2013 12:06 PM)
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25 Most Stylish Bostonians of '13
Artists, entrepreneurs, an activist, and an actress all made the Globe's eighth annual list of tastemakers.
- watch Photographing the 25 Most Stylish Bostonians
- Interviews with the Most Stylish Bostonians and more
- Pictures The 25 Most Stylish Bostonians of 2012
Boston Globe's photos of the year
Go behind the lens to discover the inspiration for the most memorable images of 2012.
Who was there?
Spotted in Boston
Capturing the faces and places that make up Boston's vibrant nightlife scene.
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Dinner With Cupid
Want to enjoy a meal and maybe meet the man or woman of your dreams? Let the Globe Magazine play matchmaker. Hey, we'll even pick up the tab.
Blogs
Pews and brews: Centre Street Sanctuary to open in Jamaica Plain
Well, churches are beautiful. Now, instead of going to them for those traditional reasons, why not go there to... drink? (And eat 12 ounce Grass fed New York strip steak?)
Today's column
... is online here. A sample (from my advice to an LW with a small but very human problem): Because you've hit it, J.S. You've...
Dinner With Cupid: Creative license
He works at a motorcycle shop, went to school for business, and plays a lot of different instruments. She's a vegetarian who loves to paint, and she studied painting and art history in Italy. Will they make a perfect composition?
Review: Two White Birch Brewing summer beers
White Birch Brewing founder Bill Herlicka started making his own beer in 1994. He spent 15 years brewing for himself before going commercial, honing...
Back from Sicily with Globe subscribers (up 5 lb I think)
This is one course of an exquisite lunch at Hauner Winery, on the Aeolian island of Salina off the Northern coast of Sicily. We had just...
Forgotten Scores
As human beings, we have many motives for the things that we do. We are not immune from having fragile egos nor inoculated from social...
Do I tell him about the kiss?
Q: Meredith, I am currently facing what feels like the worst problem I've faced in my life and with no idea where to turn,...
Julianne Moore's feet are A-OK following tragic Cannes appearance
In case you missed it, Julianne Moore wore a gorgeous gown from the Dior spring 2013 couture collection to "The Great Gatsby" premiere at...
Memorial Day sales in Wrentham, Merrimack, and online
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and Merrimack Premium Outlets are running big sales through Monday. Markdowns include an extra 15-60 percent off lowest ticket prices at...
Wooden but not stiff: records made from maple trees
In early January I blogged about how the Swedish indie band Shout Out Louds was making records out of ice to promote its new single,...
Refreshing & dimensional, these vinhos verdes shine
Vinho verde is wine we only thought we knew. Fruity and refreshing with a hint of fizz, most of these budget-friendly, low-alcohol wines from northwest...
How to explain mom's long-absent mother?
Hi Barbara, I have a 4 year old daughter who is fairly smart, doesn't miss...
Memorial Day weekend events for the family, May 25-27
David L. Ryan/Globe staff33,000 flags on the Boston Common for the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund Memorial Day ceremony at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument. First...
Are you less beautiful than you think?
The Dove video concluding that women are “more beautiful than they think” may have gotten it wrong. Usually, we’re less beautiful than we th ...
Lighthouse getaways
Rose Island Light in Newport, Rhode Island, was originally built in 1871 and restored for overnight visitors in the 1980s. By Courtney Kasianowicz With summer...
The root of Boston's tree planting problems
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....
Heucheras for Colorful Foliage in Shade
By Carol Stocker...If you want season long garden color in part shade, look for plants with beautiful foliage that will hold its hues. Heucheras do...
(Karoline Boehm Goodnick )The grill guide
These recipe ideas and menus add a little spice to your Memorial Day weekend behind the grill.
- Recipes Cookout companions: Summer-inspired sides
- Go to it Memorial Day weekend events around Boston
Is your bedroom paint color the secret to more sex?
Could the color of your walls effect your sex life or the amount of sleep you get in a night? Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want.
Would you take the plunge in a $129 wedding dress?
The big box retailer launched a new collection of bridal and custom bridesmaid dresses at easy-to-stomach prices under the label TEVOLIO.
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Relationships/Weddings
Wedding do or don't?: Including your furry friend
While it can be a little tricky to incorporate dogs into the wedding itself, our Blissfully Inspired bloggers found the perfect moment to include man's best friend on your special day.
Can you afford to go to all the weddings you were invited to?
American Express released a survey stating that wedding guests can expect to spend an average of $539 for each wedding they attend in 2013, a hefty increase of $200 from last year.
- Expertly Engaged Survey says couples spent big on weddings in 2012
My in-law is bringing an (uninvited) date
What are the etiquette guidelines for a divorced parent who wants to bring a new date to the wedding? Becca and Casey weigh in.
More young couples say 'mortgage first, marriage later'
A recent survey revealed 1 in 4 married millennials purchased their homes before getting engaged. For some young couples, buying a home together has become "the new engagement ring."
Fashion/Style
Met Ball fashion hits and misses
The Met Ball has always been an outlet for celebs and fashion folks to live out their most outrageous sartorial fantasies, but would they dare to strap into iconic punk-inspired pieces for the occasion?
- Punk finds its place in hallowed halls of Met
- Scenes and stars on the red carpet at the 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala
5 minute DIY: Upcycled T-shirt necklaces
Using thrift store tees from the Goodwill Outlet and Garment District's Buck-a-Pound, we created this little 3-minute video tutorial showing how to make a unique, personalized, and totally eco-friendly necklace in exactly as much time.
John Galliano won't teach at Parsons after all
The New School canceled a four-day workshop by the controversial fashion designer because the two sides can't reach consensus on the conditions of the workshop.
Our fave hair and beauty tutorials for prom
With prom spending on the rise, we recommend considering doing your hair and makeup a la DIY. Save your cash by layering on the glitter and gloss at home. Here are eight of our fave tutorials to create photo-worthy looks without the help of a pro.
House & Home
How to build a backyard fish pond without going belly up
The takeaway is, like indoor aquariums, fish ponds are not for the faint of heart. They can be time consuming, budget draining and, at times, heartbreaking. But as with most difficult things in life, the payoff is worth it.
Houzz
10 ways to get your room lighting right
Learn how to layer table lamps, floor lamps and overhead fixtures to get the lighting you need and the mood you want.
10 beautifully blossoming spring centerpieces
You don't need to be a professional florist to make something beautiful and you can bring a little of the exuberance of spring inside with a seasonal bouquet.
Apartment hunting tips for renters
There may not be a way out of doing the legwork, but these 11 tips can help you get organized, set your priorities, search smart and stay focused every step of the way.
Health & Wellness
Trying to shake off a bad mood? Try a happy song
Music can affect how you feel, and now a new study finds that listening to a happy song to boost your mood can help you do just that.
Weekly challenge: sanitize your handbag
File it high on the list of yuck factors: Purses -- especially their handles -- have up 10 times the level of germs than the average toilet seat. What to do.
Food/Restaurants
Eats and sweets for shower season
Whether you're planning to celebrate a bride-to-be or the latest member of the family, here are some of our favorite shower recipes and menu ideas.
Recipes
Sunny day sweets
As the weather warms up, try one of these sweet, fruity recipes for desserts.
- Recipes Greens and grains for dinner
- Recipes Spring cocktails
Warm weather entrees
As the days heat up, we rounded up some of our favorite quick recipes for main dishes with a little something for everyone -- from land, from sea, and even a selection of protein-packed vegetarian.
Your pets photobombing
Has your pet ever photobombed a picture on you? We want to see it!
Jon from Brookline, writes "Rondo gets in on a last second photobomb of Henry's computer pic."
Should NH dogs be allowed in outdoor restaurant areas?
kargiver writes, "I enjoy bringing Gracie to patio dining, and I've found people to be not only receptive, but they fawn over her.."