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Project Bread Awards $30,600 to the American Red Cross

November 20, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $30,600 to the American Red Cross, a community-based organization serving 300,000 people across 127 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts. The grant enables the American Red Cross to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program.

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Now that the Mass Pike & Tunnel Tolls Are About To Go Up, What Will Be Your Alternate Route Once Tolls Take Effect in 2009?

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Prop 8 Protest on Sat at City Hall

If you haven’t already heard, on Saturday there will be protests across the country to repeal Proposition 8, California’s discriminatory law that bans gay men and lesbians from marriage. Boston’s protest takes place at City Hall beginning at 1:30 pm. Don’t sit idly by, show up and fight for the civil right of marriage for all.

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PROP 8 PROTEST 11/9/08 CENTRAL SQUARE CAMBRIDGE

PROTEST PROPOSITION 8 RULING IN CALIFORNIA
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 12:00-3:00pm, CENTRAL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE
Mass Ave. & Main St.; Technology Square Park

Hello,

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How Many Of You Are Voting for Sonia Chang-Diaz on Election Tuesday 2008?

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If Diane Wilkerson is convicted on all federal charges for her criminal participation, how many years should she do time?

6 to 8 years probation with a lifetime ban from Massachusetts political offices
18% (21 votes)
10 to 20 years in federal prison with lifetime ban from Massachusetts political offices
52% (59 votes)
20 to 40 years in federal prison with lifetime parole and a ban from Massachusetts political offices
18% (20 votes)
Suspendend federal prison time, but serve thousands of hours of community service
12% (14 votes)
Total votes: 114
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'1090 WILD-AM' IS ALIVE & WELL!!! Syndicated Talk Show Host Talks to The Odom Family

13 year old, Steve Odom, was gunned down one year ago outside; a couple feet away from his Mattapan home in Boston, Massachusetts.

A young proud church man from a Christian home and once a proud straight "A" student @ The Tilmity Middle School in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Sadly, his life was taken too soon, mistaken for another target. Unfortunately, the suspect(s) has not been found.

What is cause of the young kids of the City of Boston who are involved in criminal activity?

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Hot 97 Boston 'YouTube' Video Promo

The Return of the all new "HOT 97.1 FM." (Formerly Hot 97.7 WILD-FM)
Boston representing today's hottest Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton; Coming in November of 2008.

Question:
Will the return of "Hot 97FM" in Boston will reach out to the Eastern Massachusetts/Boston Area, like how the original Hot 97.7 FM reached out the the Hip-Hop Community of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Mission Hill?

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Rain Cancels Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

Berklee College of Music, producers of the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, just posted this on their website:

Due to weather conditions, we regret to announce that all Saturday festival activities are CANCELLED. The Friday night concert at the Berklee Performance Center will still be held as planned.

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