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Senate hopefuls dash to primary day
Globe photo/Yoon S. Byun Attorney General Martha Coakley greeting voters at South Station this evening. By Brian C. Mooney and Matt Viser, Globe Staff,...
Two local biotech companies strike deals
By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff Buyout fever heated up in the local biotechnology sector today, with a pair of privately held Cambridge biosciences companies linking...
Needham residents debate senior center proposal
By Matt Rocheleau Globe Correspondent Dozens of Needham residents passionately addressed town officials during a three-hour hearing on a proposed new senior center Monday night...
EPA carbon finding sparks climate debate
The Environmental Protection Agency's expected announcement this afternoon that it is declaring carbon dioxide a health hazard allows it to limit emissions from sources such...
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...
From Belgrade to Belgrade (to Belgrade)
I wrote in the Sunday Globe about a television crew from Belgrade, in Serbia, that is filming a documentary series about the four American towns...
Swine flu may be milder than feared, study suggests
Swine flu may be less severe than originally feared, a new analysis says, sending people to the hospital and causing death at rates similar to...
65 Mass. communities adopt local meals tax
More cities and towns in Massachusetts have chosen to apply a local-option tax on restaurant meals, the Associated Press reports. According to the state Department...
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
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...
A notebook of graphic disobedience from editorial cartoonist Dan Wasserman
Sports
Late-night news from the meetings
Scratch Rafael Soriano off the list of possible relievers for the Red Sox. To the chagrin of the Braves, he has accepted salary arbitration. After...
Edgartown Revisited?
The last Boston shortstop to wear No. 16? Renteria. Welcome to Boston, Marco Scutaro...
A comprehensive breakdown of the Pats
The Patriots just haven't been the same since losing Super Bowl XLII. The question is, can this season be salvaged?
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.
Fish quit Wildcatting
I know we already kinda covered this, but an AP story down in Miami caught my eye with this simple, but impactful fact ......
Answers
If you missed our chat last Friday, you didn't miss much -- that is, unless you're into trainwrecks, epic disasters, public humiliations of moderately clued-in,...
The power of words
In a league that's 77 percent black, skews ridiculously young and has sort of been in an open relationship with hip-hop for about 15 years, certain language shouldn't be that much of a surprise. You can hear it at a Celtics practice or in the locker-room after a game. Kevin Garnett has the biggest reputation for it, but it's not just him.
This think tank appears empty
There's no consistency, rhyme, or reason to any moves the Pats are making now. Fourth and one at your own 44? We learned in Indy that you go for that, right? Right? Nope. Punt. Maybe the stat geeks can take my hand and walk me through this one.
Speaking of the Celtics
A few quick points after the Celtics' 108-90 blowout of the streaking Charlotte Bobcats and a long, turkey-infused layoff... After watching the Patriots get destroyed...
The best sports photography of the week
Rest day for Bruins
Steve Begin took on Jamal Mayers after Marc Savard's third goal. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff) The Bruins, coming off a 7-2 rout of the...
Irish Pity Turns To Ridicule
By Mark Stokes While soccer fans in England and the United States found their competitive juices flowing freely, at just about 2 p.m. last Friday,...
Year two at the Garrett Reagan Hockey Summit
Larue Renfroe, owner of the Providence Bruins, and John Maguire, president of the state hockey coaches association, talk about the second year of the Garrett...
4, 3, 2, 1 ... tied
Kenny Perry's lead in the Tour Championship is gone, thanks to Phil Mickelson.
Sully's Court: Boston's Eagles
The Eagles (BC not Philly): Why do schools play college basketball games on Sundays when the NFL is still up and running? Anything that happens...
A&E
'Monk' finale cleans up
The "Monk" series finale did well. Really, really well. The show ended its eight-season run with a ratings surge, becoming the most-watched scripted hourlong...
Weezer Tour Canceled In Wake of Bus Crash
UPDATE: Although the Weezer website is using the word "canceled"...
Weekend box office report: Bullock rising
When I was a lad (warning: grumpy old man rant...
Gisele Bundchen puts helicopter license on hold
Gisele Bundchen is grounded. People.com reported yesterday that Tom Brady's supermodel spouse has put on hold the exam she needs to become a helicopter...
Boston area author readings: Dec. 6-12
TODAY: Ha Jin (“A Good Fall”) and Richard Hoffman (“Interference...
Momo a go-go
Did someone say momo-eating contest? Don your elastic waist pants and scarf down as many dumplings as you can in ten minutes at Tremont 647's...
John Maeda and Hope Alswang chat
Considering the relationship between these two, this "chat" between RISD...
Should we continue the contest voting?
A question for all of you: Should we continue to have the public (and you) vote on the Final 50 contest entries, as chosen by our professional judges, or should we just leave it all to the judge each month in the interest of getting the Top 10 posted faster?Business
Dan Bricklin: From killer app to iPhone app
In the classroom at Harvard Business School where Dan Bricklin...
Advisors: the real estate agent (Part 1)
Sam Schneiderman, Broker-owner of Greater Boston Home Team explains the relationships between agents and consumers that are being practiced in Massachusetts. I recently posted a...
Deducting worthless stock
If a stock I bought is now worthless, can I deduct it? Yes, but the rules for taking the deduction can be complicated. In order...
Here's your guide to personnel changes in Massachusetts
Travel
The consecrated onion
LOGRONO, Spain -- "At El Soldado de Tudelilla, get the tomato salad and the little sardine sandwich with sport peppers,*" says Artadi. We do....
Bringing all the latest news, conditions, deals and events from the ski mountains of New England to your computer.
Ideas
Throwing cold water on Copenhagen
Eric Posner, drawing on game theory, is very pessimistic about the prospects of ... (By Christopher Shea, 12/07/09, 3:36 PM)
Eric Posner, drawing on game theory, is very pessimistic about the prospects of ... (By Christopher Shea, 12/07/09, 3:36 PM)
Rules & realities of English language usage
Lifestyle
I'm tempted to cheat
First, some practical info: I’m in Los Angeles with various Goldsteins. Because of family stuff, I won’t be available for chat tomorrow at 1 p.m....
UN to probe alleged climate change cover-up
) LONDON (AFP)— A top UN panel is to probe claims that British scientists sought to suppress data backing climate change sceptics' views, its head...
Monday question: I'm dreaming of a lice Christmas
Here's a nasty problem to have, for all involved: Last year, just before Thanksgiving, friends we see primarily over the holidays informed me that their...
Holiday Botanical Events
TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN BOYLSTON-Tower Hill's annual "HOLLY DAYS" this year will highlight multicultural celebrations through January 3, 2010. This year's theme has an international...
20 percent off REI Outlet online until Thursday
For the outdoors lover on your list, the online REI Outlet is taking an extra 20 percent off any one item until Thursday. The...
Got game?
Hmmm. What do you get for the guy (or gal) on your list who seemingly has everything and (seriously, for the love of god) doesn't...
Dining chat Dec. 2
Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. to talk about food and restaurants. Chat with restaurant critic Devra First -- Wednesday, Dec. 2, at...
Her 4-year-old won't eat
Hi Barbara, I'm really struggling with food issues with my 4-year-old. I don't want to make meal time a battle zone, but... Come dinner most...
Boy Meets Marine
November 27, 2009Mom, will Eric bring his gun to Thanksgiving? Mom? Will Eric bring his gun? (Oh dear God, I hope not.) Nooooo, I think he leaves it in his cubby when he's not using it, um, in battles. Mom, does...
Jobs
Job Doc chat today at noon
Mondays are chat days. Elaine Varelas is here from noon...
Resources for HR professionals from the Northeast Human Resources Association
Cars
The Globe's top drives of 2009
The Boston Globe tested more than 60 cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs this year. Here's our 7 favorites....
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