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That would be a sad switch - going from a modestly-priced supermarket that people of modest means can afford to shop at, to yet more upscale supermarkets. Certaily Brookline, Arlington and Somerville more »
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Comment on: Study: Autism risk higher in children of obese mothers - Health & wellness - The Boston Globe
This seems like one of those studies where there is a correlation, without any explanation of causality. more »
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Comment on: How desirable is Gisele Bundchen? - The Names Blog - Boston.com
Not 53rd in Boston. more »
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Comment on: New website helps track stateâs spending - Metro - The Boston Globe
SIGH. How about a link? more »
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Comment on: Servers at Harvard Club file suit over tips - Business - The Boston Globe
The difference between this lawsuit and the previous ones brought by Shannon Liss-Riordan is that the bartender "makes $18 an hour." It's certainly a bit dubious that the explicit amount of gratuity c more »
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Forum Post: Why do you love Cambridge?
I know I like it a lot more this time of year, when there's a lot fewer Harvard students around.
Seriously, it's the bookstores and restaurants and tree-lined streets for me.
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Forum Post: Feeding My 10 Month Old
My kids loved tofu at that age. more »
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Forum Post: Do you feel well represented by Town Meeting?
I think the town is generally well-run. And if you don't feel well-represented, run for TM! more »
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Comment on: 'With roots deep in dusty volumes, a librarian for a digital age'
A much better choice for catching the flavor of Istanbul: "The Gigolo Murder", by Mehmet Murat Somer: it's a mystery with a detective who's a transvestite computer hacker/nightclub owner. more »
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Comment on: Euphemism%20watch%2C%20Papal%20division
I can't help but add that 'avoiding penal approaches' is an infelicitous pun on what could keep those priests into 'canonically irregular situations'.
I will now do penance. more » -
Comment on: 'Bank's thumbprint rule irks man born with no arms'
You have to wonder about any institution where a manager is so disempowered that he feels unable to make an exception to a rule when customer service, common sense, decency and the law (ADA) so clearl more »
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Comment on: 'Having it her way'
When my 3-year-old went through this page, and we wanted her to wear pants occasionally, we realized at some point that she would wear "leggings". We gradually expanded the definition of "leggings" to more »
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Forum Post: traveling with a toddler?
Great advice from CT.DC. You can't have too many toys and snacks. Also, if you give the toddler some Dramamine Jr., you accomplish two things: avoiding air sickness, and making the kid drowsy (so you more »
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Forum Post: New to the area
Welcome. I'm not from Medway, but I'm sure there are lots of parents around there. For activities, you can search http://momsevents.boston.com. And be sure to drop by the childrenn's room of your lo more »
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Forum Post: Two naps down to one?
One thing to try before giving up the nap would be making bedtime later. That might make her tired enough to sleep through. more »
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Comment on: ''Pets' with a touch of whimsy, wonder'
Another thing to respect about this series: it's made entirely in New York City (instead of being outsourced to China). Their offices are at the South Street Seaport, and they offer a fabulous tour, w more »
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Comment on: 'Math buffs awed by Odd Day'
bostonguy101 - it's superpi day (3.1415) more »
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Comment on: 'A hungry little number cruncher'
Berkman's David Weinberger has a good explanation of why Wolfram Alpha is important but not important like Google:
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Forum Post: Grandfather involvement
My father loves his grandchildren -- but in an abstract sort of way. He loves to show off their photos, and show them off to acquaintances. Yet he almost never wants to interact with them. He'll co more »
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Comment on: 'Boston dedicates square to Poe, literary legend, testy native son'
Poe is mainly associated with Baltimore because he managed to die there. Ill or drunk, depending on your theory. more »
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Forum Post: Baby-moon recommendations
The Globe had an article recently on Babymoons with some good ideas - http://boston.com/travel/gallery/babymoon_guide more »
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Forum Post: First Night Needham
Personally, I'd rather go into Boston for the big show, instead of a pale local imitation. more »
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Forum Post: What Deserves to be Preserved?
It seems like the CPA money is used just as an extra part of the budget, instead of actually being dedicated to preservation. But with all the strains on the budget, that's probably a good thing. more »
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Forum Post: Elementary schools?
I'm thinking of moving to Waltham. Do any of the schools have better reputations than other ones? more »
It's hard for us Massachusetts folks who have known Romney for decades -- and had opinions on him for decades -- to imagine how people coming to him fresh feel.