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The 98 Hyatt housekeepers who were laid off, replaced by cheaper contract labor and defended by Gov. Deval Patrick, will be hired by United Service Companies (the contractor who replaced them) and...
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Who would’ve thought that Ernie Boch Jr. would need a large mansion to house his ego? After building an indoor swimming pool (essentially, an enormous bidet), expanding his humble abode and pressuring...
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Just as Gawker coins the term “fauxhemian” to replace “hipster,” the Boston Globe creates some vernacular of its own: hegans … as in, male vegans (since everybody knows what the “v” in vegan stands...
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Grace Ross was disqualified as a Democratic candidate for governor, leaving a clear shot for Deval Patrick’s re-election. This means radio personalities are short a politician whose body mass and...
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Rep. Robert J. Nyman, D-Hanover, is found dead in his family’s swimming pool. The autopsy found it was an “accidental drowning,” probably the result of a small heart attack or a fainting spell. Sorry,...
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In an feat of fantastic timing, the emblematic Citgo sign outside Fenway Park will be turned off and outfitted with new, environmentally friendly LED lights. Red Sox fans and the local oil enthusiasts...
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Local weather forecasters readily admit to having no clue what the hell is going on tell us to expect another heat wave this week, followed by a g&$@#$n hurricane by the name of Earl. Earl began as...
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The Safe Driving Act goes into effect this Thursday, making it illegal for drivers to participate in texting. Sexting, though, is still OK. PLUS 1 Maine’s own Bob Marley set the record for longest...
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BEAN COUNTER: MAY 25 2011
THE DIG’S QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX After years of livening up morning commutes with its giant neon AK-47, Masspike’s iconic “gun show loophole” billboard has sadly been retired, replaced by a real-time...
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BEAN COUNTER: JUNE 8 2011
Tornados tore through Western Mass, killing four and causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. Governor Patrick is hoping to get federal aid funding as soon as possible, and you can...
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