Boston Common Frog Pond Keeping You Cool
July 28, 2010 – 2:40 pm | No Comment

You can’t argue with the fact that this may be one of the hottest and most humid summers we’ve had in Boston for quite a while.  Though this weekend is supposed to be less humid …

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Obama nominates Simmons Alum to Top US Archivist post
August 2, 2009 – 10:22 am | No Comment
Obama nominates Simmons Alum to Top US Archivist post

President Obama has sent the Senate his nomination of Simmons College Alumnus David S. Ferriero to become the next U.S. Archivist of the NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).
The NARA is a government agency responsible …

Not Much of a Thrill: Dinner at The Daily Grill
July 31, 2009 – 8:33 am | One Comment
Not Much of a Thrill: Dinner at The Daily Grill

The Daily Grill is an overpriced restaurant on Huntington Avenue. Read about Gabby’s experience.

Become A Bartender For Less At DrinkMaster Bartending School
July 31, 2009 – 6:32 am | No Comment
Become A Bartender For Less At DrinkMaster Bartending School

In this era of dwindling finances and pink-slips gone wild, there are certain careers we can be sure are in demand. Doctors? We’ll always be sick. Bankruptcy lawyers? Scoring big nowadays. Bartenders? Now, that’s what …

Boston cop Justin Barrett suspended for racist rant against Henry Louis Gates
July 30, 2009 – 10:43 am | One Comment
Boston cop Justin Barrett suspended for racist rant against Henry Louis Gates

Boston police officer Justin Barrett, commenting on the arrest of black  Harvard professor Henry Gates,  has been suspended from the force  for calling Gates a “jungle monkey” in an email written to the Boston Globe.
After …

Grip It and Rip It: The Wild World of Segway Polo
July 28, 2009 – 5:56 pm | 2 Comments
Grip It and Rip It: The Wild World of Segway Polo

When polo comes to mind, we tend to imagine Prince William gallivanting on a horse in rural England, or that scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts is transformed from hooker to heart breaker while stomping the …

Saving You Real Dollars: Up Close and Personal with QPONUS Founders [Video]
July 27, 2009 – 11:08 am | One Comment
Saving You Real Dollars: Up Close and Personal with QPONUS Founders [Video]

Last week I met with Jason and Nick to talk about their innovative website which brings consumers and local businesses together during a time of Economic downturn.

Interview with Boston’s Professional Wingman – Part 2
July 24, 2009 – 10:36 am | No Comment
Interview with Boston’s Professional Wingman – Part 2

In Part 1 of my interview with Thomas Edwards, a dating coach in Boston who acts as your own personal wingman, we learned about what a professional wingman is, how Thomas decided to get into …

Interview with Boston’s Professional Wingman – Part 1
July 22, 2009 – 10:34 am | 3 Comments
Interview with Boston’s Professional Wingman – Part 1

Thomas Edwards is a professional wingman in Boston. While he’s not the only dating coach in Boston, his style and infectious charisma sets him apart. In the competitive dating scene here, you need someone …

Have Sweet And Stylish Dreams With K Madison Designs
July 21, 2009 – 8:54 pm | No Comment
Have Sweet And Stylish Dreams With K Madison Designs

Most of us fantasize about rolling out of bed and heading to work in our pajamas. Well, now that dream can be a reality. K Madison Designs, the brainchild of Connecticut designer Kristin Williams, features …

Sweet Deals
July 18, 2009 – 8:08 pm | One Comment
Sweet Deals

Buying in bulk is certainly not a new trend. Stores like BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco are built on the mentality that if you store up your goods like a practical little squirrel, you will …