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Judge orders Conn. firefighters promoted
By John M. Guilfoil, Globe Correspondent NEW HAVEN -- A US District Court judge ordered that 14 firefighters be promoted and ruled that the city...
Former Fidelity trader liable on insider trading
By Beth Healy, Globe Staff A former Fidelity Investments trader was found liable a federal jury in Boston for insider trading in his mothers' account...
A Scrooge from Christmases past
While the Company Theatre doesn’t perform “A Christmas Carol” every year, the Norwell troupe’s version of the Dickens novel has almost achieved the status...
Obama's first state dinner
In the overheated political culture of Washington, it's the hottest ticket in the nation's capital -- an invite to President Obama's first state dinner tonight....
News
Canton volleyball team finds inspiration in Molly’s story
One senior captain, outside hitter Allie Jones, left the match with an ankle injury. The other, setter Colleen Healey, was hobbling on her ankle too...
Mapendo (and Dukakis) draw crowd for refugee event
Rose Mapendo, the Congolese refugee for whom Mapendo International draws its name, enthralled an audience of more than 200 people at Temple Beth Avodah in...
Chronic pain linked to greater risk of falls in older people
Chronic pain is a common companion of old age. A new Boston study suggests that people who suffer chronic pain may be at higher risk...
State cuts off reimbursements to towns for prison services
Local officials in Norfolk, Concord, Framingham, and Shirley are expressing disappointment and dismay over the loss of state mitigation funds that have in the past...
Questions on Communion and swine flu
The big news of the week on the Boston religious scene was the announcement that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, after consulting with public...
News stories in photographs
30 Minute Triathlon Training
If you are short on time and need a quick, yet effective workout, a combination of triathlon exercises may give you exactly what you need....
A notebook of graphic disobedience from editorial cartoonist Dan Wasserman
Sports
Miguel Cabrera? No thanks
Miguel Cabrera had a fantastic season (although not MVP-worthy, with all due respect to my Japanese media colleague) for the Tigers. He had a .942...
Sign of the Times
Everybody loves Mike Lowell, but the Sox have to get him gone if they hope to go anywhere in 2010....
In good hands
For all that Tom Brady has accomplished during his career, he has never had a connection like the one he is currently enjoying with the remarkable Wes Welker.
The incomparable Fred Cusick
No one I've heard in 45 years of New England residence has ever broadcast anything better than Fred Cusick broadcast hockey.
Week 11 Power Index
The Arizona Cardinals were the biggest gainers in the weekly Power Index, jumping seven spots from No. 14 to seventh after a 21-13 victory Sunday...
Opening daydream
With lots of consideration and research (really), a healthy dose of wishful thinking, and the help of a not-so-trusty Magic Eight-Ball, here's Chad Finn's best effort at projecting the Red Sox' 25-man, Opening Day roster.
Celtics being cautious
By Frank Dell'Apa Globe Staff The Celtics extended their season-opening winning streak to five games in taking a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Nov....
Preview of things to come
Normally I hate it when someone uses the phrase, "Super Bowl preview," but Patriots-Saints might live up to the hyperbole.
Buzzer Beater: Spark or Band-Aid?
While I loved seeing another dagger thrown into the hearts of Knicks fans, part of me wishes that Boston lost the game on Sunday.
The best sports photography of the week
Thomas remains day-to-day
Tim Thomas practiced today but remains day-to-day. Given the run Tuukka Rask is on, it's a good bet the rookie will make his fifth straight...
Revolution expansion list
The Revolution named 11 players for the MLS expansion draft protected list: Kevin Alston, Darrius Barnes, Kheli Dube, Shalrie Joseph, Jeff Larentowicz, Kenny Mansally, Sainey...
Pope John forfeits football wins
Pope John in Everett has forfeited five football games, knocking them out of any possibility of winning the Catholic Central Small and putting a damper...
4, 3, 2, 1 ... tied
Kenny Perry's lead in the Tour Championship is gone, thanks to Phil Mickelson.
Northeastern football highlights through the years
A look at Northeastern football through the years.
A&E
Vicki Kennedy will talk to Oprah
This Wednesday, Vicki Kennedy, wife of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” In her first TV interview since...
American Music Awards: Taylor Triumphs, Lambert Gets Risque, J.Lo Goes Boom
Things we learned from the 2009 American Music Awards: -Taylor...
Weekend Box Office: Fangs a Lot
Can you feel the passion? "The Twilight Saga: New...
Put the Pixies on your feet
Psyched about those Pixies shows at the Wang? Us, too. How'd you like to wear some special Pixies sneaks to the Pixies show? Vans is...
Paperback nonfiction bestsellers
1. Freakonomics By Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Harper. 2....
Footloose and chat-free
Hi, party people. Just want to let everyone know that my weekly events chat isn't happening tomorrow or on Turkey Day. I'm at a conference...
Second act for NSMT?
Is the North Shore Music Theatre coming back from the...
Another October contest update
Our judge, Sharon Pruitt, is making her Top 10 choices now and will send me her final picks tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll post the winners as soon as possible after I hear from her. Good luck to everybody...Business
Understanding the Healthcare IT Opportunity: Audio from Panel Discussion
I moderated a panel last week at the Association for...
To Grandmother's house, tax deferred
Over the river and through the woods… are you singing yet? Do you have older relatives living in Massachusetts who are have a low income?...
Six lessons learned from the family business
About five years ago, I made one of those life altering decisions; I joined the CPA firm that my father had started back in 1984....
Here's your guide to personnel changes in Massachusetts
Travel
Dad's getaway drug will be breakfast
Toast a little wheel of bread, pour a liberal dose of olive oil on top, add a few spoonfuls of crushed tomato and a...
Bringing all the latest news, conditions, deals and events from the ski mountains of New England to your computer.
Ideas
"Jesus never hugged"
Not content with persuading teens to forswear sex and over-intimate dancing, some evangelical ... (By Christopher Shea, 11/24/09, 1:47 PM)
Not content with persuading teens to forswear sex and over-intimate dancing, some evangelical ... (By Christopher Shea, 11/24/09, 1:47 PM)
Rules & realities of English language usage
Lifestyle
I dislike her friends
Her friends belong in a beer commercial. Help. Q: My real problem is that I don't know if I have a problem, and could use...
Boston faces deep risk from sea level rise
Brace yourself Boston: Sea level rise from climate change could jeopardize Hub assets worth $463 billion. A new report out by World Wildlife Fund and...
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....
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...
Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store Black Friday deals
Over the next few days, we'll be giving you a heads-up as to what's planned for Black Friday. For those who can't start shopping...
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...
Baking with Denise Swidey
Globe contributor Denise Swidey is an expert baker and makes amazing sugar cookies, which she teaches you to do in this video on how2heroes....
Don't read too much into girls showering together
Hello Barbara, My 12-year-old daughter, in 7th grade, just mentioned to me and my husband that she showers with her friends when they have...
Boys will be boys, and that's OK
November 23, 2009For this month's Books We Like installment, I offer up one that made me less worried about raising a serial killer. The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Boys in a Challenging and Complex World by Anthony Rao tells moms...
Jobs
Accountants speak the language of business
The Enron collapse, the Madoff scandal, alleged tainted audits, and...
Resources for HR professionals from the Northeast Human Resources Association
Cars
Roaring through Mass. in the McLaren F1
Herb Chambers takes us for a ride in his 240 mph McLaren F1....
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