Unfortunately, for people who really, really want casinos in Massachusetts (mainly developers), it seems like the longer this issue lingers, the more people who become against it. Why? Behind all the terse details, what becomes clear is … [Read more...]
Archives for November 12, 2007
Building Casino Opposition From the Ground Up
Unfortunately, for people who really, really want casinos in Massachusetts (mainly developers), it seems like the longer this issue lingers, the more people who become against it. Why? Behind all the terse details, what becomes clear is … [Read more...]
SJC announces scanning of briefs and availability online
The SJC announced last week that briefs will be available online as "pdf" files for any case scheduled for argument before the full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court. For the full press release, go to: … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Airport vs. Logan: guess who wins
Over the weekend, I flew home from Pittsburgh International Airport. What, to my surprise, they had good, strong FREE wireless Internet in the airport! Come to find that they made a very conscious decision to do this. Makes them seem … [Read more...]
Pope will pass on Boston, visit Yankee Stadium
What's up with this?Not only does the Pope snub Boston, but he chooses to go to YANKEE STADIUM? At least he could go to Shea.boston.com reports: BALTIMORE -- Pope Benedict XVI will visit New York and Washington, D.C., in the spring, … [Read more...]
Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reasons Peyton Manning Threw Six Interceptions Last Evening
10. Couldn't get a good grip - Worried the footballs were made in China and may have that date-rape drug on them 9. California Senator Diane Feinstein told him before the game, that, along with the Telecom Immunity, she'd … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick: Vote for Jim Marzilli for State Senate tomorrow
Dear Friends,On Tuesday, November 13th, there is an election for State Senate in your district, the 4th Middlesex, and it's important that you learn about the candidates and vote.Change begins at the grassroots level, and your local … [Read more...]
Will Gore Endorse?
Its pretty clear Mr. Gore will not be jumping into the race. He just joined the Board of a big venture capital firm and probably feels he can do more on climate change outside politics than back in it again.But, I wonder if he's gonna … [Read more...]
Listen to the Nobel Prize Winners
First of all, Scientists deal in facts and after seven years of fiction from the Bush administration, this country needs a big dose of facts.Bill has a very significant career as a fact-based scientist. He played a prominent role in … [Read more...]
UMass Students Demands for General Student Strike
Cross-posted at Granby01033If you're interested in the general student strike planned for Thursday and Friday at UMass, here are the demands. Most of the concerns are legitimate (I've already expressed my skepticism about getting the police … [Read more...]