Tax cuts and fiscal discipline Nov 22, 2009
I have two daughters, Ayla, who plays basketball at Boston College, and Arianna, a pre-med student at Syracuse. I ve been married to my wife, Gail, for more than 23 years. (Boston Globe)
Support group behind Johnson’s NASCAR success Nov 22, 2009
Support group behind Johnson s NASCAR success - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
NU, Utah State a good match Nov 22, 2009
Finally in August they agreed, Utah State would play in Boston this season and Northeastern will travel to Logan next season ... We got to see Boston, we had a nice tour [Friday. (Boston Globe)
Nothing ventured Nov 22, 2009
They say that reliance has fostered a business environment that is afraid of risk -- risk that is routinely taken in places such as Silicon Valley and Boston where billions of dollars of private venture capital flow into the economy each year to fund promising businesses ... Austin, Texas; and Boston's Route 128 corridor takes time -- and, most importantly, success stories that give investors hope that their bets will pay off. (Albany Times Union)
Hawkeyes Travel to Kansas City For CBE Classic Nov 22, 2009
All 11 games in the Challenge will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU. Iowa is 2-6 in the Challenge after a narrow 57-55 defeat at Boston College last season. Iowa lost to Maryland, in Baltimore, in 2000, defeated Georgia Tech in 2001 in Iowa City, lost at Florida State in 2003 and lost to Duke, in Chicago, in 2002. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Holiday Preview: Dance Picks Nov 22, 2009
Boston Ballet s beloved production of The Nutcracker combines first-rate dancing with live music and extravagant production values, from the lavish oversize Christmas tree to the balloon that carries Clara aloft to the Land of the Sweets ... Get breaking entertainment news, gossip, and the latest from Boston Globe critics and Boston. (Boston Globe)
General Releases Nov 22, 2009
- Anderson Hall Photo Gallery - NU Announces Hilton Garden Inn Athlete of the Week - WNUR Will Host Football Preview Show Sunday Night - Murphy's Mark: Fall Sports Season Almost Here - Anderson Hall Photo Gallery - Events Listed By Sport - Events Listed By Month - NU Graduate Student Ticket Policies for 2004-05 - Murphy's Mark: NU Set to Unveil Otto Graham Ring of Honor on Sept. 11 - Noreen Morris Named New SWA and Associate Athletic Director - NU Undergraduate Student Ticket Policies for... (Nusports.com)
Holiday theater lineups include sentimental favorites and edgy, adult-only shows Nov 22, 2009
How about productions of Dylan Thomas s A Child s Christmas in Wales in Boston and Salem and adaptations of holiday tales by Grace Paley and Truman Capote in Cambridge. There is a world of holiday entertainment in the Boston area beyond such traditional attractions as The Nutcracker, Handel s Messiah, and that beloved theater mainstay, A Christmas Carol ... No, you won t see people descending from the wings or anything like that, but I don t think it s going to be a lesser holiday experience,... (Boston Globe)
Holiday airfare bargains run scarce Nov 21, 2009
Flights from Phoenix to New York or Boston on peak days start at more than $500 round trip, higher for non-stop flights. Chicago flights approach or exceed $500 round trip on some dates. (AZCentral -- Business)
Florida State At Mercer Nov 21, 2009
The last time Florida State scored at least 80 points in three consecutive games was during January of 2007 when they scored 80 points against 82 points against Virginia Tech (82-73 win), 86 against Miami (86-67 win) and 82 at Boston College (85-82 loss). The Seminoles finished the 2006-07 season with a 22-13 record and advanced to the third round of the 2007 NIT.. (Seminoles.com)
Ags hope for Bean Town rebound Nov 21, 2009
BOSTON When the Aggies take the court today at Matthews Arena, they will be in very unfamiliar territory. In fact, this will be the first-time ever the Utah State men s basketball team has played a game in the Bay/Old Colony State. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bucknell Travels To No. 2 Virginia For NCAA Tournament Second Round Nov 21, 2009
2008 NCAA Tournament Recap The Colgate Raiders were downed by Boston College, 2-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Chestnut Hill, Mass ... But the Eagles quickly got back on offense, and at 18:32, Boston College midfielder Alejandro Bedoya crossed to teammate Shawn Chin inside the Colgate box, where Chin touched the ball in to the far corner of the net, giving the Eagles a quick 1-0 lead ... At 40:57, the Eagles found the back of the net again, as Edvin Worley's header off of a... (Patriotleague.com)
Commit $10 mn for Paulson's fund Nov 21, 2009
BOSTON: Investors tempted to put money into star hedge fund manager John Paulson's new gold portfolio will have to commit at least $10 million and leave the money locked up for at least one year, according to a prospectus. In return, Paulson ne of the world's biggest and most successful hedge fund firms, says it can deliver returns that top gold prices, at a time analysts are betting that rising demand will make the metal even pricier. (India Times)
Friday Women's Basketball Heads To UNH Nov 21, 2009
UMass' 79-73 overtime victory against Boston University was the first overtime game for the Minutewomen since Jan. 9, 2007, at Rhode Island (71-69 Loss) and the first at the Mullins Center since Jan. 16, 2003, an 89-80 win over Temple ... UMass' starting five (, , , and ) played a huge role in the win over Boston University on Nov. 15, combining for 73 of the team's 79 points and contributing 29 of 44 rebounds ... Senior and sophomore both posted career highs in UMass' season opener against... (Umassathletics.com)
Thanksgiving travel nightmare: Myth or reality? Nov 21, 2009
Other round-trip deals still out there for the Monday-through-Friday stretch: $169 from Miami to Washington, D.C.; $189 from Fort Lauderdale to New York; and $199 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston. "Don't assume you're not going to get a good fair,' said George Hobica, editor of airfarewatchdog.com. "Keep shopping. (The Palm Beach Post)
Knicks pass on Iverson Nov 21, 2009
Vince Carter finished with 26 points, six rebounds and six assists, as the Orlando Magic pulled out an 83-78 victory over Boston in a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference semifinals. Jason Terry and Kris Humphries sparked Dallas off the bench with 20 and 15 points, respectively, as the Mavericks won their fifth straight game behind a 104-102 decision over the Sacramento Kings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Swine flu is making some folks alter their holiday plans Nov 21, 2009
Party planner Susan Callender of Boston Unique Events says her corporate clients are requesting menu changes in line with current health concerns as well ... Prudence is a strategy advocated by Dr. Shira Doron, an infectious disease specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, who sees plenty of H1N1 cases. (Boston Globe)
Is Aerosmith auditioning a singer? Nov 21, 2009
Boston made a big impression on Tom Cruise ... To the wonderful people of Boston, the actor writes on ... We absolutely love Boston and will treasure our memories of the freedom trail, the Duck Tours, the museums, restaurants, gorgeous parks and, of course, our unforgettable runs around the St. Charles River (sic). (Boston Globe)
Walking a tightrope on MGH’s training hours Nov 21, 2009
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Hit-and-run driver was rushing to hair appointment Nov 21, 2009
Kelvin s stepfather, Danny Savanhmixay, said the sixth- grader is recovering at Children s Hospital Boston, where he will remain for at least several weeks while doctors consider facial reconstruction surgery ... Medeiros made a 3 p.m. hair appointment in Lawrence, while Kelvin was rushed to Lowell General Hospital and later airlifted to Boston, police said. (Boston Globe)
For islanders, this was The Game Nov 21, 2009
(Rob Benchley for The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondent / November 21, 2009. E-mail this article. (Boston Globe)
Trains vs. Planes vs. Automobiles Nov 21, 2009
(They live near Philadelphia, I live in Boston. Compared with the alternativeseither flying or braving the holiday-weekend trafficI imagine this is the greenest way to go, since the trains will be packed. (Slate)
Time for a Beauty Pageant Nov 21, 2009
The Suite Life of Zack & CodyThe Suite Life on Deck (Disney Channel, Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET) is a follow-up to , itself a kiddie sitcom about identical-twin boys kicking it Eloise-style at a Boston hotel. Last week, the sequel ranked as the No. 4 show on cable and No. 1 overall among children ages 6 to 11. (Slate)
Glitch snarls air traffic in latest woes for FAA Nov 20, 2009
AP AirTran customer service representative Bud Workman, center, books a flight to Boston for Frank Howe. By HARRY R. WEBER and JOAN LOWY, Associated Press Writers Harry R. Weber And Joan Lowy, Associated Press Writers. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Conference Stock Report Nov 20, 2009
Boston College (7-3, 4-2): Technically, the Eagles are still in the hunt for the title game. They need a miracle, but there is a chance. (EagleInsider.com)
JetBlue launches one-day sale Nov 20, 2009
Destinations range from close spots such as Boston to Caribbean locations such as Saint Lucia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Boston College Game Guide Nov 20, 2009
After playing four of its last five games at home, North Carolina (7-3, 3-3) will close out its season on the road for two games, starting at Boston College (7-3, 4-2) ... Boston College is coming off of a 14-10 win at Virginia, its first road win of the year, and technically still has a chance to win the Atlantic Division if Clemson loses ... Carolina holds a 3-2 edge in the series with Boston College and 2-0 since the Eagles joined the ACC in 2005. (Tarheelblue.com)
Gallery Glimpses Nov 20, 2009
Khaki Gallery Boston presents. Khaki Gallery Boston, 460 Harrison Ave., Boston, is pleased to present Black & Blue, recent paintings and photographs by Nahid Khaki ... MetroWest artist David A. Lang was awarded Best of Show at The Boston Biennial 2009 Inaugural Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Enjoying their stay at the Ames Nov 20, 2009
From left: Seth Greenberg, hotel partner; Fred Kleisner, CEO of Morgans Hotel Group; and designer David Rockwell at the opening party at Ames Boston last night. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe) By November 20, 2009 ... The doors are officially open at Ames Boston, which is why hotel execs spent most of last night celebrating. (Boston Globe)
Bruins’ Savard at skate but still will have to wait Nov 20, 2009
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Lincecum makes it two in a row Nov 20, 2009
Local Search Site Search. Touching all the Bases. (Boston Globe)
Both haves and have-nots as state dinner invitations sent Nov 20, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Cuba’s isolation begets abuses Nov 20, 2009
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Amtrak extends fare sale again Nov 20, 2009
The fare reductions of up to 25 percent includes service between Washington, New York and Boston, with one-way tickets between Washington and New York as low as $49. Washington to Philadelphia is $33 each way. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays Nov 20, 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem was fixed around 10 a.m., but it was unclear how long flights would continue to be affected. Doug Church, a spokesman for the National Air Traffic Controllers Union, said controllers were still entering flight plans manually in some locations. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Testimony: Teen Slaying Suspect Was Abused Nov 20, 2009
Prosecutors allege Witt and her boyfriend, Steven "Boston" Colver, killed Joanne Witt in June. Tylar Witt, who was 14 at the time of the slaying, suffered black eyes and bruising as a child, said Mary Witt, the girl's aunt by a former marriage. (KCRA 3, CA)
Irish Travel To Sixth-Ranked Michigan State To Face Red-Hot Spartans On Thursday night. Nov 20, 2009
647) Boston University 77 Boston Univ. ... STEALING THE SHOW: Junior goaltender made a career-high 34 saves as he handed the Boston University Terriers a 3-0 loss at Agganis Arena ... The win was the first-ever for the Friars against Boston University (1-2-0 all-time). (Und.com)
Virgin America expands to Florida Nov 20, 2009
Virgin flies mostly between the coasts, from four spots in California to New York, Washington and Boston routes popular with business travelers. Fort Lauderdale doesn't fit the profile of a typical Virgin America city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Notre Dame - Connecticut Game Preview Nov 20, 2009
He was defensive backs coach under Tom Coughlin at Boston College from 1991-93. After a four-year stint in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he served as George O'Leary's defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech. (Und.com)
Swimmings And Diving Head On The Road Nov 20, 2009
- After a week off, the UMass men's and women's swim teams return to the pool this weekend as they travel to Boston for the Terrier Invitational. The Invitational will be hosted by Boston University at the Competition Pool beginning on Friday and running through Sunday ... The men's team will compete against four other teams including BU, Boston College, Yale and Maine, while the women's team will compete against seven other teams including BU, Boston College, New Hampshire, Yale, Central... (Umassathletics.com)
Hingham players take fourth in National tennis tourney Nov 19, 2009
They are Sally Bergstein (Hingham), Lisa Smith (Hingham), and Alexis Poulos (South Boston). They played all five matches in those (weather) conditions and were solid from start to finish. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Religion: Nov. 19 Nov 19, 2009
org or contact Pastor Doug Calhoun at Doug@redeemerboston ... Islamic Center of Boston ... 126 Boston Post Road, Wayland. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
The Irish topped the 100-point mark for the 13th time in school history, and the third time in less than two calendar years (104-86 at Georgetown on Jan. 19, 2008; 102-54 at Boston College on Nov. 23, 2008) ... For the second time in as many seasons, Notre Dame narrowly missed reaching the seemingly-unreachable school record for field goals made in a game (44), which has been set three times, but not since Dec. 21, 1990, in a 109-56 home win over Marquette (44-of-73 that night); the Irish also... (Und.com)
AP TRAVEL AND LEISURE DIGEST for week of Nov. 16 Nov 19, 2009
NEW YORK This season's Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas' first National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington. By BETH J. HARPAZ. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Home not sweet to some Nov 19, 2009
In the Atlantic Division, Clemson's 5-1 at home, including a 3-0 ACC mark, and Boston College is 6-0, with a 3-0 ACC mark ... Bowl season is the season to dump on Boston College, and no doubt the Eagles will lead the league again in travel mileage to their bowl destination ... y-Boston College 51-12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh ... Atlantic DivisionBoston College (7-3, 4-2)Next game: vs. North Carolina, noon SaturdayTo reach the ACC title game a third consecutive time, the Eagles must defeat UNC and Maryland and have Virginia upset Clemson ... The result was two wins, notably against Boston on Friday, their first win in the TD Garden... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams Both Ranked No. 21 In National Polls Nov 19, 2009
The men's cross country team competed at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Saturday, November 14 at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass ... The women's cross country team also took part at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Saturday, November 14 at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. (Friars.com)
Hawkeyes Host Kansas For Bucknight Nov 19, 2009
Another Iowa opponent this year, Boston College, also made the WNIT Final Four. INJURY UPDATE Senior is out indefinitely with a blood clot in her right leg. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh Nov 19, 2009
1 points to finish a little more than eight points in back of top-ranked Boston University (234. 9). (Patriotleague.com)
School district's elimination of dual language classes upsets some Nov 19, 2009
RTLL wrote on Nov 18, 2009 6:16 PM:" 1arealocal, your one nation, one culture, one language is hilarious. Go to Los Angeles, then Boston, the Little Rock, the Corpus Christie, then San Francisco, then Beverly Hills, then Biloxi, then Longview, then Washington DC, etc. etc. and tell me that we're all "one culture". ". Old Charlie wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:32 PM:" You can never truly be a responsible American, if you cannot speak and read English. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Iraqi foes give mediation a chance Nov 19, 2009
With a push from a University of Massachusetts at Boston professor, local and national Iraqi legislators are meeting today in Baghdad to defuse explosive disputes in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, where ethnic and political conflicts threaten to derail Iraq s halting progress toward a working democracy ... The Helsinki process grew out of work by UMass-Boston s McCormack Institute of Graduate Studies, O Malley s academic home, and the Institute of Global Leadership at Tufts University ... As... (Boston Globe)
At Montrose School, in BC grad’s book, women express faith in Opus Dei Nov 19, 2009
At Montrose School, in BC grad s book, women express faith in Opus Dei - The Boston Globe ... (Rose Lincoln for The Boston Globe) By Globe Staff / November 19, 2009 ... Yet it maintains a thriving presence in Greater Boston, with about 300 members, centers in Chestnut Hill, Boston s Back Bay, Cambridge, and Pembroke, and the affiliated school in Medfield for girls in grades 6 through 12. (Boston Globe)
Hitting the road for the holidays Nov 19, 2009
On the ground, Google is sponsoring complimentary Wi-Fi at 47 airports around the country, including Boston, Baltimore, Miami and St. Louis, through January 15. In the air, the deals include fleetwide access on Virgin America through January 15 and service on 260 Delta planes between November 2430. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Men's Basketball Heads To William & Mary For Start To Rivalry Weekend Tonight Nov 19, 2009
Spiders Web Reaching NBA While the Spiders do not have a former player on any NBA rosters, three Richmond former standouts are working the sidelines in the NBA. Kevin Eastman is an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics, earning a ring with the 2008 World Champions. Standout guard Ken Atkinson, a member of the 1988 Sweet 16 team, is in his second year as an assistant coach for Mike D'Antoni and the New York Knicks. (Richmondspiders.com)
From spa owner to jazz chanteuse Nov 19, 2009
Her recent live venues in this area have included Sophia's and Chloe's restaurants in Hudson, The Concord Inn, Acton Jazz Cafe, Samba and Rat Pack restaurants in Framingham, Cottonwood in Boston and even the Worcester Centrum, where she proudly participated in a special program honoring South African black leader Nelson Mandela's grandson. At the Stowaway Inn recently, her set included Jimmy Dorsey's big hit from the early 1940s, Besame Mucho. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Three men arrested in connection with Watertown break-ins Nov 19, 2009
Omar had outstanding warrants out of South Boston for false report of a crime and Brookline for operating after suspension of license. Police found two flat-screen TVs and a bag of assorted items in the back of the van. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hotel industry continues to show local, national declines Nov 19, 2009
for free extra services. The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
‘Twilight’ tour harks back to golden age of movie promotion Nov 18, 2009
Twilight tour harks back to golden age of movie promotion - The Boston Globe ... (Adam Hunger for The Boston Globe) By Globe Staff / November 18, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Puerto Rico, air/3 nights, from $377 Nov 18, 2009
Gateways: Miami; add $43 for Chicago, $52 for New York City, $61 for D.C., $73 for Boston, $112 for Dallas, $164 for L.A.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hockey Power Ratings Nov 18, 2009
Boston College (4-3-1, 3-3-1 Hockey East): The record is not sparkling, but the Eagles have all the makings of a team poised to win 25 games and go to the Frozen Four ... Boston University (3-6-0, 2-5-0 Hockey East): The fact that BUs played seven Hockey East games and still cant get into gear seems to indicate that theyre going through more than just early season championship hangover. (EagleInsider.com)
Man on diverted jet denies being unruly Nov 18, 2009
London-bound jet made stop in Boston to remove belligerent passenger ... BOSTON - A Scottish man who was branded unruly and disruptive by the flight crew on a Philadelphia-to-London jet that was diverted to Boston has been ordered held on $300 bail ... A spokesman for Boston's Logan International Airport says Murray was arrested after US Airways Flight 728 landed at around 11 p.m. local time Monday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
PSBs smell money in MF, insurance sale Nov 18, 2009
Serving the advice needs of the customers is a very different game, said Saurabh Tripathi, partner and director, Boston Consulting Group. Recruitment of people is one thing, but developing systems and process is even more crucial, he added. (India Times)
Dabo Swinney's Press Conference Nov 18, 2009
Conceivably you could come on the field already Atlantic Division champions if Boston College loses at noon ... We won't spend 30 seconds talking about Boston College this week, I assure you. (CUTigers.com)
Patriot League Swimming and Diving Release 11.17.09 Nov 18, 2009
Colgate The Raiders were last in action against Boston College and Boston University on the weekend of Nov. 7-8. The Colgate women defeated Boston College but lost to Boston University, while the Colgate men dropped both contests ... Holy Cross will hit the road for the remainder of its 2009 schedule, traveling to the Terrier Invitational at Boston University on Nov. 20-22 and to the Harold Anderson Invitational at Rhode Island on Dec. 4-5. (Patriotleague.com)
Minnesota, Minnesota Duluth Return Home as Top Two Teams in WCHA Standings; Gophers to Host BSU; Bulldogs to Celebrate 10 Years of Women's Hockey vs MSU Nov 18, 2009
On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, Minnesota will host Clarkson of ECAC Hockey, Minnesota Duluth will venture east to take on Boston College of the Hockey East Association, North Dakota will entertain Maine of the Hockey East Association, St. Cloud State will travel east to take on Brown University of ECAC Hockey, and Wisconsin will play at Hockey East Association-member Providence College. WCHA play will then resume the opening weekend of December (4-6) when Minnesota Duluth visits Wisconsin... (Wcha.com)
