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Violence is good for the business of hockey, yet it is terrible for the sport.
This distinction was made very clear, if only implicitly, by the NHL’s general managers this past week at a summit on …
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The city of Boston is getting into the holiday spirit, and just like Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation, is opening its door to all who seek holiday cheer. That’s right, the city is going to …
“New Moon,” the latest installment in the “Twilight” series, hits theaters today and, unless you’re in your early teens or a vampire yourself, constantly in search of acceptance and a sense of belonging in this …
I am very upset with Sarah Palin.
And it’s not even for the usual stuff—hunting from a helicopter, lying/making up superficial answers to complex political questions, waving at Putin. No, sir, what’s got me so distressed …
Boston has been abound in book fairs lately, but none have yet to feature a text made out of actual human skin.
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off this week, and amongst the rare …
The MBTA is releasing real time information on some of its bus routes, which will relay where a particular bus currently is along its route, and when it is expected to arrive at its next …
Author’s Note: As this post went up, the Red Sox announced Jason Varitek’s decision to re-sign with the team for the 2010 season. Good timing, eh?
With the much anticipated—though ultimately unsurprising—announcement on Monday that Victor …
Autumn is, unfortunately, the most fickle season. For a few fleeting weeks, the air is crisp and the leaves burn gold and crimson. Suddenly though, the nights grow cold and the trees turn barren, their …
John Krasinski, the Newton raised actor best known for his role as Jim on The Office, is making his directorial debut in the new film, Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Krasinski will be in town …
If you’re a local unemployed Bostonian in need of a job, you’ve likely been searching the internet for employment with little or no success. Rather than using Google to search the internet for a job, …
Fiends, ghouls, and misfits, delight! Halloween is almost here; the spirit of Samhain hangs palpably in the, mingling with the ubiquitous scents of cider and crisp leaves. Though the holiday is far removed from its …
There’s no American neighborhood that is more reminiscent of Christmas time in Charles Dickens-era London than Boston’s very own Beacon Hill. To celebrate the holiday season, Charles Street’s various independent businesses will open their doors on …
This past weekend we drove over to my alma mater Boston University to see the women’s basketball team defeat the the New Hampshire Wildcats. With 2 younger children it is not always easy to find …
