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Five injured, 21 displaced in Plymouth fire started by cigarette; officer rescues residents
A four-alarm fire at a condominium building in Plymouth early Saturday morning displaced 21 residents and hospitalized five, one with a severe leg injury, fire officials said. A woman was hospitalized with the leg injury after jumping from her second-story deck. Four others, including a police officer who ran into the burning building and guided residents to safety, were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire started when a dropped cigarette burned through an oxygen tube.
Harvard releases 2010 pay for endowment chief, president
Harvard University’s endowment chief, Jane Mendillo, earned $3.5 million in 2010, down from $4.8 million in total compensation in 2009, according to Harvard, which released its latest tax filing Friday. The highest paid manager of the endowment in 2010 was Andy Wiltshire, who earned $5.5 million, Harvard said, for overseeing the outside firms that manage money for the nation’s largest endowment. Harvard’s top investment managers are highly compensated, routinely earning more than anyone else at the university if they beat their investment goals.
Hingham boys win state track championship; girls finish 2nd
Hannah Becker, Globe Correspondent PEMBROKE — After various area coaches picked the Hingham girls to take home the Division 3 title, Bishop Feehan coach Paul...
Mayor Menino criticizes focus on Elizabeth Warren’s heritage
On a day when Senator Scott Brown sought to fan further questions about Elizabeth Warren’s Native American heritage, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has not been shy about praising Brown, made clear he is fed up with the issue. “I think she has come clean but nobody has let her off the hook,” Menino said. “It’s not relevant at all in the campaign. Let’s talk about the real issues: education, housing, crime. Those are the real issues we should be talking about. This is one of the issues that you [use to] try to divert as a candidate because you can’t deal with the real issues.”
4 ways to avoid road rage this holiday weekend
With Memorial Day traffic expected to be even higher this weekend than last year, dealing with road rage from aggressive, angry drivers -- y ...
Mike Daisey to discuss documentary theater and onstage truth in Boston panel
Monologuist Mike Daisey, whose dramatic inventions in “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” ignited controversy when they came to light this year, has signed on to be part of a panel discussing documentary theater, activism, and onstage truth June 23 in Boston.
38 Studios lays off entire staff
The Globe has confirmed a report that 38 Studios, the embattled video game company founded by former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling, has laid off...
This award-winning picture blog tells news and feature stories through photographs -- really big photographs.
Knowing your genome may not do much to improve predictions about disease
A study led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health adds to the emerging picture of how difficult it will be to use genetic in ...
Rays adopt nerd style for Boston road trip
By Matt Pepin, Boston.com Staff The Rays are traveling to Boston for a Memorial Day...
Democratic change, in small measure, comes to Myanmar
Supporters of the National League for Democracy rally in...
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Opinion & Ideas
Congress taking overdue steps to remove restrictions on women in combat
By Juliette Kayyem I have been writing a series of columns on war and women. My hope was to question the continuing combat exclusion rules...
The History of the Taco
Everybody loves tacos -- but where did they come from, other than “Mexico”? ... (By Josh Rothman, 05/24/12, 8:16 AM)
Everybody loves tacos -- but where did they come from, other than “Mexico”? ... (By Josh Rothman, 05/24/12, 8:16 AM)
A notebook of graphic disobedience from editorial cartoonist Dan Wasserman
Law doesn't justify Trayvon Martin's death
By Nancy Gertner The words on the 911 tape were familiar ones. I have......
Sports
Rays at Red Sox updates
Middle of 4th: Rays 0, Red Sox 0: Beckett continues to cruise, getting Upton on a groundout to short, Joyce on a slow roller along......
OL Jamey Richard signed by Pats
By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff The Patriots have signed G/C Jamey Richard, according to league sources. The 27-year old Richard is 6-foot-5, 295 pounds,...
Sixers at Celtics Game 7 updates
First quarter, Celtics 6, Sixers 2, 9:25 Doug Collins knew that it was going to be loud in the building, and he knew that he...
Chris Bourque, son of Hall of Famer Ray Bourque, now a Bruin
By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff The Bruins have acquired Chris Bourque, son of legendary defenseman Ray Bourque, from the Capitals for Zach Hamill. Chris Bourque...
Sixers in way of another Celtics-Heat showdown
The Celtics can get another shot at preventing LeBron James from an NBA title
Celtics face ultimate make-miss shot in Game 7
The Celtics will need to have their bearings for the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night. (Jim Davis / Globe Staff) By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe...
Nets jersey was never a good fit
The New Jersey Nets will play their final game in the Garden State on Monday evening when they conclude a typical Netsian season by playing the Philadelphia 76ers. Next season they will do what they should have done 35 years ago --- play their home games somewhere else, in this case, Brooklyn.
Lin-stant Classic
Bobby's Move makes game-saving catch, no-name offense brings down Orioles....
Adrian Gonzalez has glove, will travel
Nine Sox thoughts, including Gonzalez's willingness to play the outfield, David Ortiz's personality, and Alfredo Aceves, lock-down closer.
GQ names Valentine, Belichick two of 12 worst coaches in sports
Bobby Valentine's BBWAA PR team isn't going to like this. We're sort of just used to it with Bill Belichick by now. GQ Magazine recently...
Snider, Terps return to title game
Drew Snider personally dug the hole for Duke and when it seemed like his Maryland Terrapins were daring the Blue Devils to climb out of it, Snider kicked them back down.
Latin Academy ace mows down East Boston, unavailable for championship
Latin Academy’s ace pitcher, senior Sam Steeves, pitched in the Dragon’s city championship semifinal victory on Saturday afternoon against East Boston and won’t be available for Monday’s championship against North conference rival Boston English.
Victory ties Seacoast United
The Boston Victory played Seacoast United to a scoreless draw at Veterans Stadium Quincy on Saturday in a contest that will be remembered for a thrill-a-minute second half.
Matt Kenseth wins 54th Daytona 500
Lap 202, End of race Matt Kenseth won the 54th running of the Daytona 500 in a green-white-checkered finish over runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. and...
Boston Marathon announces total number of deferments
Boston Marathon officials have granted 2,160 deferments into the 2013 race to runners who opted to sit out this year because of the heat.
When are the 2012 Olympics?
A few facts and details about the upcoming Summer Olympics games in London.
Kuchar wins Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Matt Kuchar has won the Players Championship, holding on for a two-shot win over four others on the Stadium Course...
The best sports photography of the week
Celtics' fate may hinge on rebounding battle
The Celtics haven't been able to clean the glass, reducing the effectiveness of their otherwise stalwart defense...
A&E;
Was Whitney Houston's "Star Spangled Banner" her finest moment?
Once news of Whitney Houston's death on Saturday spread from one phone to the next and over the dinner table and across the restaurant and......
"Simulating Iraq" at the Wadsworth Atheneum
Claire Beckett's riveting show, "Simulating Iraq" is entering its final weeks at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT. My colleague Cate McQuaid already reviewed this haunting...
ABC's 'Duets' opens with a whisper
No rest for weary ears. Only a day after Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner of this season's "American Idol," ABC launched its own singing...
Greater Boston author readings May 29-June 2
TUESDAY: Justin Halpern (“I Suck at Girls”) reads at...
Masspike Miles 'Love Come Down' video
Boston native Masspike Miles recently unveiled his the video...
'The Dark Knight Rises' footage to air during MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Movie Awards is set to capitalize on the...
BSO players sign new labor agreement
There won't be any labor strife at The Boston Symphony...
Red Sox Night at the Pops
So what if the team is off to a slow start? “Red Sox Night” was still a hit with Pops fans Thursday as legends ...
Attention April contestants
Many of you submitted only AFTER photos in our Photo Editing contest. You must submit both versions of your photo so the judge can see...
Free Slurpees, Pinkberry, and more
Thirsty? Stop by any participating 7-11 on Wednesday, May 23 to pour yourself a free Slurpee between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Then on Friday,...
Boston Beer Week kickoff party at CBC
Cambridge Brewing Co. will host the official kickoff party for Boston Beer Week on Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. At the event, CBC will release...
Quebec, au bar, en bref
In Wednesday's Food section I reported on our crawl of newish, highish-end burger joints in Atlanta, but last week we ducked out of town for a...
Business
Former SpeechWorks chief executive out raising money for Xtone, startup that wants to speech-enable mobile apps
In the days before Siri, one of the most innovative speech startups around was Boston's SpeechWorks International. The company mainly focused on bringing speech recognition to the phone systems of customers like Amtrak, United Airlines, and FedEx, helping handle calls more efficiently. But the company was also working on "multi-modal" technologies for mobile devices way back in 2001, thinking about how we might speak commands as well as punch buttons on our phones. (This was before most phones had touchable screens, young readers.) SpeechWorks went public in an IPO that saw its shares triple on the first day of trading, and then was acquired in 2003 for $132 million by the Burlington company that grew into Nuance Communications.
Now, the former CEO of SpeechWorks, Stuart Patterson, is out talking to local venture capital firms to raise money for another speech-related business....
Deducting medical expenses in 2013 will be harder
If you are a taxpayer who itemizes your deductions, you probably know that medical expenses are deductible but only if they exceed a certain threshold....
Bugs and your house
Recently, a married couple that I am working with disagreed about whether a peach tree on the property was a good thing or a bad...
HTC's elite Android
HTC One X Android phone by HTC Corp. $199.99 at att.com Because Google Inc. gives away its Android software for smartphones, there are a lot...
Here's your guide to personnel changes in Massachusetts
Travel
Survey says Providence is best American city for burgers
Providence is nationally renowned for its superior Italian cuisine, with Federal Hill a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. As it turns out,...
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Lifestyle
Should I reveal a cheat?
Q: Hi Meredith, I have recently found myself in the awful, awkward, uncomfortable position of learning that my friend's boyfriend is cheating on her....
What the heck is a BB cream?
Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images Are BB creams the secret to model perfect skin? Maybe, just maybe ... In today's Wall Street Journal, reporter Elizabeth Holmes dove...
Boston Tree Party Documentaries
The Boston Tree Party is back in action and hosting two screenings of their Boston Tree Party documentary (complete with sparkling cider, of course). They've...
Her homemade crackers are extraordinary
Food section contributor Sally Vargas, who is also a photographer (this is her shot), brought these exceptional crackers to my house this week. She was...
HS daughter wants to move in with dad
Hello, I have a 15 year old daughter in High School who should be in the 10th grade but has repeated the 9th grade. Her...
Response to "Revoking an invitation"
If you've given someone an STD, you have to have them at your wedding. This was the consensus in response to Monday's question, from an LW...
Curtain call at Dress on Newbury St.
Sad to hear about another great business making its exit: dress on Newbury Street will be closing shop on May 31st after seven years. The...
Update on Garden Club Plant Sales
By Carol Stocker Globe Correspondent\ Garden Club Plant Sales continue through early June, raising money for worth local causes and providing bargains for shoppers with...
Made in the shade: A garden guide to low-light plantings
Rich PomerantzIn Carol Gilligan’s garden, shade plants make for a magical landscape. By Courtney Kasianowicz Carol Gilligan’s garden (Growth & Discovery May/June 2012) captivates with...
NESN's Jenny Dell recaps her 9K
NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell recaps her 9K Run to Home Base, which honored veterans and raised money for the Red Sox Foundation and...
Jobs
What Does “At My Earliest Convenience” Mean?
I often hear people say on their outgoing work voice...
Resources for HR professionals from the Northeast Human Resources Association
Cars
Car Doctor, help me pick out a new truck!
Q. I’m considering a new full sized pickup truck but the choices are dizzying. When I was growing up, you purchased a Chevy for a car and a Ford for a truck. Now, with pickups from Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Dodge......