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11 hrs ago | Boston.com

For spirited Flaherty supporters, the end came quickly

Mayoral candidate Michael F. Flaherty gave his concession speech last night at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Patent Trader

Marine pilot laid to rest on Cape Cod

Dozens of young people gathered Saturday around a flag-draped coffin at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at a time in their lives when they should have been meeting for a wedding or a class reunion.

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Related Topix: Mashpee, MA, North Attleboro, MA, Attleboro, MA, US Military, US Marine Corps

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Boston Globe

The rise and fall of the original Boston Opera House

Tucked away in a simple gray box within a basement archive at Northeastern University there is, curiously enough, a single red brick.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Arts, Opera, Theater

Fri Nov 06, 2009

COLDFUSION Developer's Journal

David Ferriero Confirmed by U.S. Senate as 10th Archivist of the United States

Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm David Ferriero as the 10th Archivist of the United States.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke University, Cambridge, MA

MyFoxBoston

Body of marine returns to Cape

The body of fallen United States Marine Corps Captain Eric A. Jones returned to Cape Cod today at Otis Air National Guard Base.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US National Guard, US Air Force, Boston, MA, Mashpee, MA

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Patent Trader

Marine's mom feared 'knock on the door'

As a Marine attack helicopter pilot, Eric Jones regularly put his life on the line.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, Katonah, NY, Mount Kisco, NY, Pound Ridge, NY, 9

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Puyallup Herald

Pierce College lecture series brings filmmaker Byron Hurt

When Carson Davis began planning for this year's Pierce College-Puyallup Presents lecture series, one name immediately came to mind as a unique and appropriate speaker.

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Related Topix: Puyallup, WA

EurekAlert!

Statins may worsen symptoms in some cardiac patients

Although statins are widely used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disorders, new research shows that the class of drugs may actually have negative effects on some cardiac patients.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health

Boston Business Journal

Image conscious: Tom Shields

Image conscious: Tom Shields Sr. Boston Business Journal - by Julie M. Donnelly Tom Shields Sr.

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Related Topix: Boston Metro, Healthcare Law, Law

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Detroit News

Faith schools could prove virtuous for black students

Do at-risk black males need to be emancipated from America's public school complex? A new study released about high school dropout and incarceration rates among blacks raises the question.

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Related Topix: Prison, Kentucky State University, Opinion

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Star-Gazette.COM

Experience vs. inexperience in Corning Fifth Ward race

A veteran Republican officeholder and a Democratic newcomer are seeking the Fifth Ward seat on Corning City Council.

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Related Topix: Corning, NY

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Kola A. Akindele

Seat being sought : Worcester city councilor at large Address : 5 Maurice St., Worcester Age : 29 Occupation : Lawyer Education : Bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts at Boston; law degree from Northeastern University Political experience : First run for political office Issues : 'My campaign is about getting the voice of the people ...

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Worcester, MA

Boston.com

4 terms later, for better or worse

The number of major crimes in Boston has dropped dramatically in the 16 years since Mayor Thomas M. Menino took office, an undeniable improvement that has given him the opportunity to tout a record low rate as he seeks reelection to an unprecedented fifth term.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Prison

Sat Oct 31, 2009

MediLexicon

Multimillion-Dollar Research Center For Social And Cognitive Networks To Be Lead By Rensselaer

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 26 Oct 2009 With $16.75 million in funding from the Army Research Laboratory , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will launch a new interdisciplinary research center devoted to the study of social and cognitive networks.

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Related Topix: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Science, Computer Science, City University of New York, New York University, Harvard University

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Boston Globe

JoJo in LaLa Land

JoJo and Jordin Sparks leaving the Bardot Lounge in Hollywood on Tuesday night. Foxborough-bred pop star Joanna Levesque - better known as JoJo - has started her freshman year at Northeastern University, but that doesn't mean she's spending her nights around Mission Hill.

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Related Topix: Family, Comedy Movies, R.V., Adventure, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Los Angeles, CA, Twitter, Robin Williams

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Http

Donna Phelps, senior account executive, Commonwealth Creative Associates

Framingham marketing and public relations company CCA recently hired Donna Phelps, a former freelancer for the company who had taken a hiatus from the PR world to work as a property manager.

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Related Topix: Public Relations, Marketing

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Phoenix

Academia under attack . . . by zombies

Ah, kids these days. What with their tight pants and cigarettes and rising-from-the-dead-to-nosh-on-delicious-human-flesh . . . Humans vs.

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Related Topix: Boston University

Nashua Telegraph

Ward 4: Craffey, in 1st race, says top concern crime; 6-termer Plamondon sees 2 issue types

Arthur Craffey Jr. OFFICE SOUGHT: Alderman for Ward 4. AGE: 52. ADDRESS: 109 Vine St.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Marketing

Tue Oct 27, 2009

The Boston Globe

Renters get little relief as demand rises, incomes fall

Renting an apartment in the Boston area remains expensive, despite the precipitous drop in property values that has benefited some home buyers, according to a report from the area's largest community foundation and a group that promotes affordable housing.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Home, Home Renting, Foreclosures, Housing

Mon Oct 26, 2009

John A Keith Real Estate

Recession Killing Affordability, Too

Despite a value decline of 18 percent since the peak of the real estate market in 2005, housing in Greater Boston is less affordable than ever, and that significantly threatens the region's economic future.

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