It’s difficult not to commiserate with Abe Gorelick. In the April 3, 2014 New York Times profile of him in its Business Day section, the Boston ex-marketing executive is portrayed …
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Back in 2008, officials in Los Angeles made a big stink about a certain kind of cheese. It was not that the cheese stank — it was how it was …
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The numbers don’t lie — and the story they tell from the US Census Bureau is that American demographics are changing. The process of change is slow but consistent, and …
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If you have a smartphone or tablet, chances are you have at least one running Android, far and away the most popular mobile operating system according to IDC. One of …
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“A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.” — Robert Frost In the midst of my business day a few years ago, I got off …
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My husband and I never considered divorce… murder sometimes, but never divorce. — Dr. Joyce Brothers Some years ago, I would routinely take walks with a fellow resident outside the apartment …
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There are more rumors about Facebook than there are about Oprah’s sexual preference. You’ve heard a few of them. Facebook will charge a membership fee. Facebook will charge to look …
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Would you let a complete stranger stay in your home, if it meant you could put a few extra dollars in your pocket? What about that same stranger driving your …
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The Internet is a great communications tool. But like a hammer, it can be used to build a house, or it can break a window. The intent of the person …
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It’s Safe to Come Out Now — How Long Should You Stay Hidden After a Disaster?
by Bruce Haringby Bruce HaringSome of the most popular movies and TV shows involve the concept of taking shelter from a threat. Whether it’s nuclear war (The Day After), zombies (The Walking Dead), biological …