Why waste all that breath on the anti-semitism junk? Clearly that's not what Mitt was after or promoting. Instead, why not show that Mitt & Ford in year 2006 are EXACTLY the same thing: misguided policies and style over substance. Check … [Read more...]
Archives for February 13, 2007
Study: Boston, Lowell likely to suffer some of the nation’s largest job losses to offshoring
Areas with high concentrations of information technology jobs are most vulnerable, followed by those specializing in back-office services. Large metro areas (a million or more) are also most likely to experience a higher percentage … [Read more...]
Chronicle Keeps Pressure On Reeves
Determined is hardly the word: the Cambridge Chronicle has covered the story of the expenses of Cambridge Mayor Ken Reeves with a vigor that makes Ken Starr look easygoing and relaxed. In the past week the newspaper has reported that Reeves … [Read more...]
MCAS Validity and the Tootsie Pop Owl
The NAEP exam, administered by the US Department of Education, is widely considered by many to be the gold standard of student achievement data among researchers and experts. Two years ago, a comprehensive study of the NAEP data … [Read more...]
Romney’s Regrets
Romney's self-proclaimed "golden" status in the Wolverine state is not exactly playing to his favor quite as he may have planned. In a statewide poll released last week by Lansing-based EPIC-MRA, Romney ranked last among GOP … [Read more...]
Vanilla Ice raps for Tax Nerds
Sometimes it's just great to be a blogger. This time of year, for the most part, I also enjoy that I have a job. Well, this is one of those extremely rare (borderline ridiculous) moments when my two 'vocations' collide. I … [Read more...]
Time for a NEW Commissioner of the Department of Social Services
It is time for a new Commissioner of Social Services. Eileen McNamara of the Globe has it exactly right when she says:That kind of resignation might be understandable from a weary commissioner now serving under his third governor, but … [Read more...]
WINTER STORM WARNING
Hey guys! Heads up - an actual storm warning...I think only the snow plow operators [independent contractors] will be glad.[I admit to being out of practice dealing with thewhite wet stuff from the sky - Deb]Severe Weather AlertWinter … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Merrimack Valley Food Bank
Everyone that I talked to for this project wanted me to let you know that the need is greatest at this time of year because of the cost of home heating. People in this industry, the clients and providers, are in a state of panic to satisfy … [Read more...]