Gambling To Fix Pensions Can Lead To A Bigger Bind
Public pension fund investing has changed a lot over the past few decades. They used to investment conservatively. Now, a lot of cities and states are trying to rebuild pension funds by resorting to chancy investments in foreign currency, junk bonds and margin trades.
Mom-And-Pop Site Busts The Web's Biggest Myths
You'd think it would take an army to truth-squad the rumors on the Web, but you'd be wrong.
Lunar Rover Is Spotted For First Time In 37 Years
A video game developer's hidden lunar rover was found in an image released this week by NASA.
State Pension Underfunding Before The Great Recession
How many years would it take for each state to make good on its pension promises if it spent all its tax revenue on pensions, and nothing else? In 2007, every state had some catching up to do. Since then, pension assets for some funds may have recovered, but liabilities have also grown.
Mom-And-Pop Site Busts The Web's Biggest Myths
You'd think it would take an army to truth-squad the rapid-fire rumors of the World Wide Web. But at Snopes.com, that task falls to husband-and-wife myth debunkers David and Barbara Mikkelson.
Lunar Rover Is Spotted For First Time In 37 Years
Video game developer Richard Garriott bought the broken Soviet lunar rover at an auction in 1993 — this week, thanks to new photos released by NASA, he's been able to see it on the moon for the first time.
Obama Rallies: 'We Have Waited Long Enough'
President Barack Obama packed the Patriot Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Friday for one more health care rally. Speaking to students in a swing state, Obama hoped to put a bit of his campaign magic on the legislative drive to overhaul the nation's health care system.
Mass. Jobless Rate Holds At 9.5 Percent
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported Thursday there was a net jobs increase of 1,500, with private sector jobs up 3,000 in total. For the year to date, private sector jobs are up 3,600.
A Tale Of Three Cities: Budget Cuts Around Mass.
Once again, cities and towns are being told to expect less from the state. Leaders in the Legislature are telling municipalities to prepare for a 4 percent cut in state money with the fiscal year beginning in July. Three of our reporters traveled to three different communities to see how they’re coping with budget cuts.
The ‘Star’ Of 2009, Seafood Industry Swims Against Economic Tide
BOSTON — The mood was buoyant at the 28th annual International Boston Seafood Show Tuesday. That’s because this industry, unlike others in the floundering economy, is doing well.
The Stimulus At Work: A Fall River Firefighter Gets His Job Back
FALL RIVER, Mass. — If Massachusetts was allowed to take the $9 billion in federal stimulus money they received and cut checks for everyone in the Commonwealth, your share would be about $1,300. But the stimulus money is meant to spur growth, by saving jobs, repairing roads and improving energy efficiency.
Boston’s Luxury Condo Market Rebounds
BOSTON — Boston’s luxury condo market is starting off 2010 in better shape, after suffering through a rocky couple of years.
Listen: Mass. Women Uniquely Affected By Recession, Study Says
BOSTON — A study out Wednesday says there are important differences between how women and men in Massachusetts experience the recession, as women appear to be having a more difficult time overall.
Fishermen Gather For Summit On Industry’s Fate
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Some fishermen and advocates for the industry voiced concern at a regional summit Monday about upcoming federal regulations they warn could put them out of business, while others suggested the changes were a necessary way to curb overfishing.
Stop & Shop Reaches Deals With Unions
BOSTON — The Stop & Shop supermarkets chain has reached tentative agreements with five labor unions in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
House Speaker DeLeo Banks On Casinos, Slots
BOSTON — Casino gambling is back on Beacon Hill, as Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo says he will file legislation in the next few weeks to license two resort casinos and add slots at four race tracks around the state. A move to legalize casino gambling floundered in the State House two years ago. This time, it could be different.
‘Racinos’ Could Be Good For State Coffers, Bad For Economy
BOSTON — Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo made the case for legalizing gambling in the state on Thursday, but how substantial could the benefits be? Many parts of the gambling industry are struggling during the economic downturn, and no one is sure how long the slump will continue.
State Unemployment Rises To 9.5 Percent
BOSTON — According to new data from state labor officials, the unemployment rate in Massachusetts increased to 9.5 percent in January. That figure is up from a revised rate of 9.3 percent in December.
Speaker DeLeo Proposes Slots, 2 Casinos In Mass.
BOSTON — House Speaker Robert DeLeo reignited the debate over expanded gambling in Massachusetts on Thursday, proposing to build two casinos and add slot machines at the state’s four race tracks to generate badly needed revenue and create jobs for blue-collar workers.
Gov. Patrick Rescinds $5 RMV Fee A Day Later
BOSTON — A day after putting it into effect, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday it is rescinding a $5 “counter fee” on transactions conducted with a representative over the phone or in person at the state’s branches.
Madoff Whistle-Blower Remembers: ‘No One Would Listen’
BOSTON — Harry Markopolos, the man who tried futilely for 10 years to expose Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme to the SEC, has written a book about his failed crusade. “No One Would Listen: A True Financial Thriller” is released March 2. In his first radio interview, in March 2009, Markopolos told WBUR he’s still coming to terms with the fact he’d always been right about Bernie, but it didn’t do any good.
Federal Tax Credit Juices Mass. Home Sales
BOSTON — Aided by a soon-to-expire tax credit, the median price of a single-family home in Massachusetts jumped in January, according to two separate tracking organizations.
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Meet Bessie at The Discovery Museums
March 21, 2010
At The Discovery Museums -
Ethical Society of Boston
March 21, 2010
At Spiegel Auditorium -
Wayne Potash & the Music Fun Band: Music Fun for Children of all ages!
March 21, 2010
At Baldwin School (between Harvard Sq & Porter Square) -
Zombie Insects and Disgusted Humans: How Parasites Affect Behavior
March 21, 2010
At Harvard Museum of Natural History



