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Real Estate

Boston Foreclosures Part of Biggest State Complaints »

Boston Foreclosures Part of Biggest State Complaints

The next two categories of complaints on our list were regarding auto insurance and health insurance; complaints...

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Greater Boston Area Will Receive Real Estate Funds to Ease Foreclosures »

Greater Boston Area Will Receive Real Estate Funds to Ease Foreclosures

According to the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to improve communities hard hit by foreclosure, Governor Deval Patrick today...

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Quincy Real Estate Market February 2010 Market Analysis »

Quincy Real Estate Market February 2010 Market Analysis

During the month of February, 2010 Quincy real estate saw around 45 homes sale according to local...

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More Foreclosure Scams May Hit The Boston Real Estate Market »

More Foreclosure Scams May Hit The Boston Real Estate Market

In this scam, the homeowners are made to believe that will be able to find errors, improper...

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Will The Boston Real Estate Market Appreciate in 2010? »

Will The Boston Real Estate Market Appreciate in 2010?

According to The Concord Group Real Estate Adivsors, "Metro Boston’s housing market (excluding Quincy Real Estate) was...

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“The Mass Save Great Appliance Exchange is the latest example of the Commonwealth’s use of federal Recovery dollars to lower household energy costs, cut energy waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Governor...

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Governor Deval Patrick today announced that the Commonwealth’s bond ratings have been affirmed by the three major rating agencies, all of whom cited the Governor’s responsible and proactive stewardship of the Commonwealth’s finances...

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There is a connection between fiat currencies and trade deficits, and many cynics have argued that the US dollar’s status as global reserve currency allowed Americans to consume more than they produced for...

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“In the United States alone, consumers spent about US $110 billion on fast food in 2000 (which increased from US$6 billion in 1970). The National Restaurant Association forecasted that fast food restaurants in...

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My parish, St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, Massachusetts, has opened a search for a curate. What’s a curate you ask? It’s a clergy person who serves as assistant to the rector (that...

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The Massachusetts State Lottery was established by the legislature in 1971, in response to the need for revenues for the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. To provide an operating structure for...

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Along with getting a sense of the size of increases small businesses are seeing in health insurance, one of the main goals of this week’s hearings around the state is to gauge response...

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Pirate radio is illegal or unregulated radio transmission. Its etymology can be traced to the unlicensed nature of the transmission, but historically there has been occasional but notable use of sea vessels –...

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A bond is a debt investment in which an investor loans a certain amount of money, for a certain amount of time, with a certain interest rate, to a company. A government bond...

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With the latest housing crisis and credit markets the one thing that is on everyone’s mind is inflation. Austrian economist Mises recently posted a scholarly review of Austrian thought on inflation. “A very...

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With all the recent Massachusetts legislative changes a careful look at the fundamentals of life insurance is very important. Life insurance can be used for a variety of personal and estate planning needs. To...

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Arts & Entertainment

East Coast Star on the Rise Jer Coons »

East Coast Star on the Rise Jer Coons Jer Coons is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter who pens straightforward, satisfying pop of the teen-crush inducing variety. His songs speak of lessons and heartbreak and girls, his voice smooth...

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Boston Hikers Unite in the Middle of Winter Time »

Boston Hikers Unite in the Middle of Winter Time Wendy Fox just made the announcement that Boston is organizing three significant winter hikes that are receiving advertisement from the Mass. Conversation Blog. “We all know how tough it...

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Attack of the Ants – Pest Advice From the Experts »

I thoroughly believe that the sole purpose for ants on this earth is to torment me. This year they have done just that……since April. It’s not just us either….all of our neighbors and friends have problems with these six legged creatures....

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Attack of the Ants – Pest Advice From the Experts

Boston Restaurant Review: Jazz Cafe a Truly Delightful Experience »

Roslindale and neighboring Jamaica Plain have some rather eclectic restaurants, including Geoffrey’s in the former and the Centre Street Cafe in the latter, and with the recent opening of the Jazz Cafe and Bar, you can now add one more offbeat place to Roslindale Village. This unusual restaurant is interesting in a number of ways,...

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Boston Restaurant Review: Jazz Cafe a Truly Delightful Experience

The Cinderella Story of Low Performing Schools »

“Because we know that about 12% of America’s schools produce 50% of America’s dropouts, we’re going to focus on helping states and school districts turn around their 5,000 lowest-performing schools in the next five years,” President Obama said this week. Turning around the nation’s 5,000 lowest-performing schools, Secretary Duncan has said, is “part of our overall...

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The Cinderella Story of Low Performing Schools

Department of Justice Cracks Down on Cookie Stuffing »

A criminal information has been filed, charging Christopher Kennedy with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, United States Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello announced. According to the information, eBay, Inc. Maintains an advertising and promotion program, known as the eBay Partner Network (EPN), through which Web sites that display eBay advertisements are reimbursed for...

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Department of Justice Cracks Down on Cookie Stuffing

Is the Web 2.0 Community the Next Pirate Radio? »

Pirate radio is illegal or unregulated radio transmission. Its etymology can be traced to the unlicensed nature of the transmission, but historically there has been occasional but notable use of sea vessels – fitting the most common perception of a pirate – as broadcasting bases. The term is most commonly used to describe illegal broadcasting...

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Is the Web 2.0 Community the Next Pirate Radio?

Politics

Attorney General Martha Oakley Files Lawsuit Against Oil Companies

Attorney General Martha Oakley Files Lawsuit Against Oil Companies »

BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office filed a complaint in Suffolk Superior Court against Astrofuel, LLC, Anita Davekos d/b/a Anchor Fuel, and Peter G. Davekos d/b/a Apollo Group, for...

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Massachusetts Treasurer Reports That Big Lotto Numbers Could Produce Money for the State

Massachusetts Treasurer Reports That Big Lotto Numbers Could Produce Money for the State »

The Massachusetts State Lottery was established by the legislature in 1971, in response to the need for revenues for the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. To provide an...

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Commissioner Murphy Explains Massachusetts Insurance Reform »

Commissioner Murphy Explains Massachusetts Insurance Reform

Along with getting a sense of the size of increases small businesses are seeing in health insurance, one of the main goals...

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Massachusetts Selected as Finalist in Race to the Top Competition »

Massachusetts Selected as Finalist in Race to the Top Competition

“The president said last week that Race to the Top will require states to take an all-hands-on-deck approach,” Duncan said. “We will...

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Presidential 2012 Race Heats Up »

Presidential 2012 Race Heats Up

The United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election, to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012....

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Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley Takes on Big Insurance Companies »

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley Takes on Big Insurance Companies

Today, Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office announced its opposition to an insurance industry request to raise workers’ compensation premiums by over 4%...

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Opinion

Economic Discussion on Peak Oil and Community Food Security »

Economic Discussion on Peak Oil and Community Food Security

Jason Bradford with Oil Drum has an interesting opinion piece that was recently published, “The following is the prepared text for a...

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Will The Boston Real Estate Market Appreciate in 2010? »

Will The Boston Real Estate Market Appreciate in 2010?

According to The Concord Group Real Estate Adivsors, "Metro Boston’s housing market (excluding Quincy Real Estate) was affected by the real estate...

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United States Postal Service (USPS) Subject of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit »

United States Postal Service (USPS) Subject of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Copyright infringement (or copyright violation) is the unauthorized or prohibited use of works covered by copyright law, in a way that violates...

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Lent Explained by Local Religious Father »

Lent Explained by Local Religious Father

According to Wikipedia, “Lent, in Christian tradition, is the period of the liturgical year leading up to Easter. The traditional purpose of...

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