Apr. 11, 2012
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Bard off to decent start despite loss

Bard off to decent start despite loss

Pitcher Daniel Bard went 5-plus innings and threw fastballs and sliders at will in a losing effort.

Body found this morning in Chestnut Hill Reservoir

A passerby spotted the unidentified body around 8 a.m. in the reservoir police searched in February for missing Boston College student Franco Garcia. (Globe, 9:41 a.m.)
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Francona wants no part of Fenway anniversary party

Francona wants no part of Fenway anniversary party

Terry Francona is still smarting from the way his relationship with the Red Sox ended last fall, and he'll skip next week's celebration. (Globe)
Pictures

Changes to the Fenway neighborhood

Changes to the Fenway neighborhood
Fenway Park - which turns 100 in 2012 - may remain a fixture in time, but the neighborhood around it has been evolving. Check out new developments and additions.

Indonesia issues new tsunami alert

Following an earlier 8.6-magnitude quake, Indonesia has now issued a fresh tsunami warning after an 8.2 aftershock shook its western coast. (AP, 8:59 a.m.)
Campaign 2012 -- Politics news

Rick Santorum ends campaign

Rick Santorum's decision allows Mitt Romney to start
the healing process from a divisive primary while also appealing to independents for the general election. (Globe)

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Liberty Mutual’s $50m
CEO pay stands out

Edmund F. “Ted’’ Kelly earned an average of nearly $50 million a year from 2008 to 2010, making him one of the highest-paid corporate executives in the US.

UMass studies fuel debate on defense

Two University of Massachusetts institutes have found themselves at opposite sides of a broiling debate over cutting the Pentagon budget.
Opinion | Jeff Jacoby

Augusta National’s business

A free society values freedom of association — including having men-only golf clubs.
Dining out

Sushi spots fill neighborhoods’ gaps

The diverse menus of Fuji 1546 in Kendall Square and Moko in South Boston have found high demand.
G Force

Feeding frenzy at Fenway Park

As the Red Sox return to Fenway on Friday for the season opener against the Rays, the ballpark’s executive chef comes home as well.

An old farm sprouts new premises

A new 9,000-square-foot farm stand, three times the size of its predecessor, has emerged on the corner of Forest Street and busy Central Avenue in Needham.
TV Review

‘Apartment 23’ is a home for laughs

The ABC sitcom is more than your average “friends in New York get up to hilarious hijinks” fare.

Politics

Economic uncertainty will play a key role in presidential tilt

Economic uncertainty will play
a key role in presidential tilt

A former Mitt Romney adviser said Tuesday that economic uncertainty makes President Obama vulnerable in his bid for reelection, but he stopped short of predicting a Romney victory.

Business

Deciphering financial aid decisions

Deciphering financial aid decisions

April is college decision time for many students and families across Massachusetts. Acceptance letters have been received and now the hard part begins – deciphering the financial aid awards.

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Arts & Entertainment

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23
Television Review

‘Apartment’ a home for laughs

Familiar sitcom tropes do pop up, including wacky neighbors and two roommates who start out at odds. But “Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23” pushes all of those familiar concepts to new, and often hilarious, limits.

Lifestyle

How to save money on your wedding
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Tips to keep wedding costs down

Even on your special day, there's nothing wrong with being a bit frugal. Try these 10 ways to save on your big day without sacrificing your dream wedding.

Travel

Ten family-friendly trips

Ten family-friendly trips

Spring is in the air, meaning it won't be long until you start packing the car up for a family vacation. Take a trip through some kid-friendly family getaway spots across the nation.

Community

Contest: Your baseball-loving pets

Contest: Your baseball-loving pets

Share a photo of your baseball-loving pet for a chance to win tickets and Purina pet food. This is Fenway, owned by Richard from West Roxbury.

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Upcoming road races near Boston

Upcoming road races
near Boston

In honor of the Boston Marathon on April 16, we look at some upcoming local foot races that will have you hitting the pavement.

REAL ESTATE

Update without breaking the bank

Update without breaking the bank

Getting antsy with your current home but not quite ready to leap into the market?
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Cars

Ready for a road trip?

Ready for a road trip?

Before you drive out of the Bay State, here are a few things to do to make sure your car will survive the trip.
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Jobs

Managing your job references

Managing your
job references

They supposed to help, but they could hurt, so pick the people who will vouch for you very carefully.
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