The article includes a crowd-pleasing quote from an acknowledged fare evader, which is sure to fire up the ad impressions from all the readers wanting to pile on with their condemnation.
The best quote, however, is destined to be repeated out of context:
]]>The article includes a crowd-pleasing quote from an acknowledged fare evader, which is sure to fire up the ad impressions from all the readers wanting to pile on with their condemnation.
The best quote, however, is destined to be repeated out of context:
]]>"The idea is to add a hassle factor," Daniel Grabauskas, general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which runs the T’s buses, trains, and boats, said yesterday.
Happy Fourth! Chris Devers took in the fireworks over Scituate Harbor last night.
Copyright Chris Devers. Posted in the Universal Hub Flickr pool.
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Happy Fourth! Chris Devers took in the fireworks over Scituate Harbor last night.
Copyright Chris Devers. Posted in the Universal Hub Flickr pool.
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Beware the Phytophthora infestans.
Earlier:
Beware the Phytophthora infestans.
While I was typing, Kottaras hit his 1st ever HR, Drew singled, but then Pedroia grounded out to 3rd.
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While I was typing, Kottaras hit his 1st ever HR, Drew singled, but then Pedroia grounded out to 3rd.
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Daniel Dennis, who already has three OUI convictions under his belt over the past two decades, was ordered held in lieu of $50,000 bail today after he was pulled over for alleged drunk driving in the South End early this morning, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office says:
A Boston Police officer in a marked cruiser watched Dennis allegedly sail through a red light at the intersection of Clarendon Street and Columbus Avenue shortly after 2:30 this morning. When the officers caught up to the 2003 BMW – owned by Dennis' passenger, who was also intoxicated – Dennis allegedly slowed but did not stop for approximately 200 yards.
Dennis, 45, then tried to make his escape on foot down West Canton Street; however, officers found him standing over some bushes taking a leak, the DA's office reports. After failing field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest, the DA's office says.
Innocent, etc.
]]>Daniel Dennis, who already has three OUI convictions under his belt over the past two decades, was ordered held in lieu of $50,000 bail today after he was pulled over for alleged drunk driving in the South End early this morning, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office says:
A Boston Police officer in a marked cruiser watched Dennis allegedly sail through a red light at the intersection of Clarendon Street and Columbus Avenue shortly after 2:30 this morning. When the officers caught up to the 2003 BMW – owned by Dennis' passenger, who was also intoxicated – Dennis allegedly slowed but did not stop for approximately 200 yards.
Dennis, 45, then tried to make his escape on foot down West Canton Street; however, officers found him standing over some bushes taking a leak, the DA's office reports. After failing field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest, the DA's office says.
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]]>In one case, a man reported he was approached by four or five Hispanic teens who showed a gun, demanded money, got away with his iPod. In another case, a man reported he was talking on his iPhone when approached by four Hispanic teens, one of whom ripped the phone from his hand and ran in the direction of Beacon Street.
In the third case, a man walking down Public Alley 421, near Beacon and Arlington, was on his iPhone when approached by two young Hispanic males, one of whom showed a gun and demanded his phone. In that case, police say one of the suspects was about 5'7," clean shaven and with a long dark pony tail, dressed in a gray hoody and sweatpants.
]]>In one case, a man reported he was approached by four or five Hispanic teens who showed a gun, demanded money, got away with his iPod. In another case, a man reported he was talking on his iPhone when approached by four Hispanic teens, one of whom ripped the phone from his hand and ran in the direction of Beacon Street.
In the third case, a man walking down Public Alley 421, near Beacon and Arlington, was on his iPhone when approached by two young Hispanic males, one of whom showed a gun and demanded his phone. In that case, police say one of the suspects was about 5'7," clean shaven and with a long dark pony tail, dressed in a gray hoody and sweatpants.
]]>As part of their civic outreach, MassVote has scheduled three mayoral forums in advance of this year’s municipal elections - on September 3rd, September 17th, and October 17th, respectively. These forums will provide voters with the opportunity to engage with their elected officials and make an informed decision when heading to the ballot box. Three of the candidates - at large City Councilors Sam Yoon and Michael Flaherty, as well as Kevin McCrea, have already agreed to participate in the forums. Mayor Menino - however - refuses to participate.
The mayor’s point-man on debates - an out-of-town, uninformed, corporate executive named Ed Fouhy - told the Boston Herald it was because MassVote “lacks the organizational capacity to sponsor a debate.” This is of course nonsense. In 2006, MassVote put on a candidate forum for gubernatorial candidates. Additionally, MassVote has registered and educated thousands of voters throughout the city. MassVote also produces publications, conducts registration drives and offers training seminars for other non-profit organizations in Boston. Clearly, they have the capabilities, resources and community presence to successfully host 3 mayoral forums. Despite what Menino’s hired-hand may be telling us – it’s really not that hard to do and MassVote are well able to do it.
Of course, Ed Fouhy doesn’t care about that - and neither does Tom Menino. Because instead of actually speaking directly to voters, they would rather attack an organization that is working to create positive change in Boston. Instead of participating in a forum sponsored by an organization whose purpose is to empower and enfranchise voters, Mayor Menino would rather undermine the credibility of the organization and ignore these voters.
This is de facto disenfranchisement and disempowerment. If Tom Menino will not participate in a debate over the future of our city, then less people are likely to turn out to vote. If Menino can keep the turnout down, he knows he can strong-arm his army of patronage workers to line up behind him. Now is the time to stand up to these tactics. We need to take a stand and call the mayor out on his refusal to truly represent the people of this city. Democracy thrives when more people are participating in the electoral process - not less.
]]>In a statement, Councilor and Would-Be Menino Replacement Yoon said:
]]>Our mounted unit was an important community policing tool and public safety resource for our parks. News of its elimination prompted an outpouring from across the city of people pleading to save the unit. There were dozens of cost-saving reforms the mayor could have implemented to save the unit. But once again, Mayor Menino chose symbolism over substance.
Now we hear reports that the City turned down an offer from the Red Sox to continue funding the mounted unit. At a time when Boston is cutting back on schools, city services, and public safety, it would be shortsighted and foolish to reject an outstretched hand. The administration needs to clarify what happened and be transparent about any offers that were made regarding the mounted unit.
“These are the very public-private partnerships that can make our city great – and can transform education, athletics, and the arts for Boston's children. We need a mayor who can tap into all the generosity and talent that Boston has to offer.
In a statement, Councilor and Would-Be Menino Replacement Yoon said:
Our mounted unit was an important community policing tool and public safety resource for our parks. News of its elimination prompted an outpouring from across the city of people pleading to save the unit. There were dozens of cost-saving reforms the mayor could have implemented to save the unit. But once again, Mayor Menino chose symbolism over substance.
Now we hear reports that the City turned down an offer from the Red Sox to continue funding the mounted unit. At a time when Boston is cutting back on schools, city services, and public safety, it would be shortsighted and foolish to reject an outstretched hand. The administration needs to clarify what happened and be transparent about any offers that were made regarding the mounted unit.
“These are the very public-private partnerships that can make our city great – and can transform education, athletics, and the arts for Boston's children. We need a mayor who can tap into all the generosity and talent that Boston has to offer.
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]]>Watch 'Ireland Basketball Visits West Roxbury' in Full HD 1280 x 720p.
Visit Basketball Ireland.
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Visit Basketball Ireland.
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