"One of the best-kept secrets in Boston is in a nondescript industrial park in Hyde Park. At the risk of leaking classified Christmas intelligence, the Globe has learned that Santa Claus may be operating a secret satellite workshop, in addition to his North Pole headquarters."
Click here for more on this Christmas discovery.
Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts
Friday, December 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Boston Flower and Garden Show 2010
"Although run now by a different organization, the flower show is back after a one-year hiatus because of financial issues. The show runs March 24-28 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Enjoy the photo gallery."
To take a look, click here.
To take a look, click here.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Transit Archeology: Tour of abandoned subway network offers a glimpse of how the T was built
"Boston’s bars have poured their last drinks. Stragglers are stumbling home. But beneath the modern metropolis, in the bowels of the city, a group of six men wanders abandoned tunnels with heavy coats and flashlights, dodging the occasional rodent, to uncover the lost relics of America’s first subway system."
Click here for a look at Boston's transit past.
Click here for a look at Boston's transit past.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Good News for March 25 (posted by Mary Beth)
DREAM RESCUE Fire Fighter Spiderman Saves Autistic Boy
"A Thai fire fighter put on a Spiderman suit to save a scared, autistic boy from falling down three stories from a balcony he sat on in school.
Teachers of the school for children with special needs in Bangkok called for help when the boy, who was scared of his first day in school, sat on a balcony on the third floor and refused to get down."
For more on this amazing rescue, click here.
Pet-ernity Leave: Treating Pets as Humans
"People expecting an addition to the family have a lot on their minds. Besides the changes to their routines, there are short-term considerations like getting time off to properly welcome the bundle of joy into his or her new home.
Happily, there are enlightened employers who understand their anxious employees’ concerns. That’s why Virgin Mobile of Australia is offering its employees five days of unpaid leave to welcome the newcomers home.
Only five days? Well, how long does it take you to get a kitten settled?"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Number of New Orleans area jobs climbed in February
"The New Orleans metro area added 700 jobs in February, a gain that temporarily lays to rest concerns that the local economy might mimic the job hemorrhaging that is taking place nationwide. Employment levels were also up compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released Wednesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission."
More on the increase is waiting for you here.
Meteorite windfall: Thousands of space rocks land at Field
"Amid months of grim economic news that has been crippling public museums, $3 million worth of rocks from outer space and a $7.3 million endowment landed at the Field Museum Tuesday like manna from heaven.
The windfall means that even as museums everywhere cut corners and pare back research, the Field can expand one of its oldest departments: meteorites."
Click here to read more about this new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum.
A watery revolt in Boston Harbor
"They came in colonial garb to Boston Harbor today not to dump tea - but to dump what they say is overpriced unnecessary water.
Noting that tap water in Boston and most Eastern Massachusetts' communities that comes from the Quabbin Reservoir passes a slew of rigorous standards for safety and purity – and costs less than a half cent per gallon – ten members of the Think Outside the Bottle campaign performed the tongue-in-cheek demonstration at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End."
To read more about this living history event, click here.
"A Thai fire fighter put on a Spiderman suit to save a scared, autistic boy from falling down three stories from a balcony he sat on in school.
Teachers of the school for children with special needs in Bangkok called for help when the boy, who was scared of his first day in school, sat on a balcony on the third floor and refused to get down."
For more on this amazing rescue, click here.
Pet-ernity Leave: Treating Pets as Humans
"People expecting an addition to the family have a lot on their minds. Besides the changes to their routines, there are short-term considerations like getting time off to properly welcome the bundle of joy into his or her new home.
Happily, there are enlightened employers who understand their anxious employees’ concerns. That’s why Virgin Mobile of Australia is offering its employees five days of unpaid leave to welcome the newcomers home.
Only five days? Well, how long does it take you to get a kitten settled?"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Number of New Orleans area jobs climbed in February
"The New Orleans metro area added 700 jobs in February, a gain that temporarily lays to rest concerns that the local economy might mimic the job hemorrhaging that is taking place nationwide. Employment levels were also up compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released Wednesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission."
More on the increase is waiting for you here.
Meteorite windfall: Thousands of space rocks land at Field
"Amid months of grim economic news that has been crippling public museums, $3 million worth of rocks from outer space and a $7.3 million endowment landed at the Field Museum Tuesday like manna from heaven.
The windfall means that even as museums everywhere cut corners and pare back research, the Field can expand one of its oldest departments: meteorites."
Click here to read more about this new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum.
A watery revolt in Boston Harbor
"They came in colonial garb to Boston Harbor today not to dump tea - but to dump what they say is overpriced unnecessary water.
Noting that tap water in Boston and most Eastern Massachusetts' communities that comes from the Quabbin Reservoir passes a slew of rigorous standards for safety and purity – and costs less than a half cent per gallon – ten members of the Think Outside the Bottle campaign performed the tongue-in-cheek demonstration at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End."
To read more about this living history event, click here.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Good News for February 6 from Mary Beth
An Unlooked-For Solace: Benjamin Franklin and William Cowper
"C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen are among his admirers. Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a poignant poem after visiting his grave. Outside of literary circles, Cowper's name (pronounced Cooper) is seldom mentioned now."
Author Kevin Belmonte recounts the story of Cowper and Franklin here.
Photography: an interview with Curt Wilkinson
"Today, we have cameras that fit in our pockets, cameras on our laptops and cameras on our phones. All this translates into lots of photographs of just about everything and everyone in our lives. But in this surplus of images, how many are worth keeping or sharing? This extended conversation with Curt Wilkinson takes a look at both why we take pictures and how to make them better."
Listen to the podcast here.
Chicago sends official Olympics bid on its way
"Students from Jesse Owens Community Academy on the South Side waved handcrafted paper stars and provided the backdrop for the symbolic send-off of Chicago's "bid book" submission for the 2016 Olympic Games."
Read more about Windy City's bid here.
Culling the Herd: Misanthropic Environmentalism
"If the planet isn't warming, why is there almost religious fervor about reducing mankind's carbon footprint? The key phrase here is 'almost religious.'"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's sommentary.
Restoring New Orleans, La. coastline are Obama priorities, strategist says
"Restoring New Orleans and the fragile Gulf Coast coastline are priorities of the Obama administration, Kenner-born political strategist Donna Brazile said today, adding that she'll keep pressing President Barack Obama and his staff to ensure they don't forget."
The full story is here.
Boston's Back Bay
"A one-square mile neighborhood that is arguably one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Boston, Back Bay teems with history and affluence. Copley Square is the heart of Back Bay, featuring landmarks such as the Boston Public Library and the John Hancock Tower."
Pay a quick visit through the community snapshot here.
Adam Isaacs' faux garden
"After seeing talent agent Adam Isaacs’ bedroom terrace garden for the first time, you might think that he is blessed with a green thumb. But you would be wrong."
Take a stroll through the photoessay on this lovely, but artificial garden here.
And here's hoping you're having a Good News day!
"C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen are among his admirers. Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a poignant poem after visiting his grave. Outside of literary circles, Cowper's name (pronounced Cooper) is seldom mentioned now."
Author Kevin Belmonte recounts the story of Cowper and Franklin here.
Photography: an interview with Curt Wilkinson
"Today, we have cameras that fit in our pockets, cameras on our laptops and cameras on our phones. All this translates into lots of photographs of just about everything and everyone in our lives. But in this surplus of images, how many are worth keeping or sharing? This extended conversation with Curt Wilkinson takes a look at both why we take pictures and how to make them better."
Listen to the podcast here.
Chicago sends official Olympics bid on its way
"Students from Jesse Owens Community Academy on the South Side waved handcrafted paper stars and provided the backdrop for the symbolic send-off of Chicago's "bid book" submission for the 2016 Olympic Games."
Read more about Windy City's bid here.
Culling the Herd: Misanthropic Environmentalism
"If the planet isn't warming, why is there almost religious fervor about reducing mankind's carbon footprint? The key phrase here is 'almost religious.'"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's sommentary.
Restoring New Orleans, La. coastline are Obama priorities, strategist says
"Restoring New Orleans and the fragile Gulf Coast coastline are priorities of the Obama administration, Kenner-born political strategist Donna Brazile said today, adding that she'll keep pressing President Barack Obama and his staff to ensure they don't forget."
The full story is here.
Boston's Back Bay
"A one-square mile neighborhood that is arguably one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Boston, Back Bay teems with history and affluence. Copley Square is the heart of Back Bay, featuring landmarks such as the Boston Public Library and the John Hancock Tower."
Pay a quick visit through the community snapshot here.
Adam Isaacs' faux garden
"After seeing talent agent Adam Isaacs’ bedroom terrace garden for the first time, you might think that he is blessed with a green thumb. But you would be wrong."
Take a stroll through the photoessay on this lovely, but artificial garden here.
And here's hoping you're having a Good News day!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Good News Stories for January 11 from Mary Beth
Rescuing Forgotten Children, with Jesus' Love
Mission of Mercy is an organization that desires to give children opportunities, not handouts -opportunities to get a good education, to develop social skills, to be healthy and most of all to grow spiritually. By doing this, the organization believes that they will be able to make a better life for themselves, and hopefully, put an end to their family’s cycle of poverty.
Click here to visit Mission of Mercy's webpage.
K-LOVE Radio's Wall of Prayer
The Wall of Prayer is a place to post a prayer or note of encouragement for the brave men and women serving the United States. As you read through the names and comments, please pray for the service member and their families. May God bless each and every one!
Come visit the Wall. Post your own loved ones or join in prayer for others.
New ER Opens in New Orleans
The New Orleans region's emergency medical services and other hospital capacity will expand Monday with the opening of new facilities at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in Uptown. Read more about it and what it means to New Orleans here.
Inaugural balls making effort to minimize impact on environment
For the inauguration of a president who promised to be a friend of the environment, what would you expect but carbon-neutral inaugural balls, hybrid Lexuses, organic menus and valet bicycle parking?
Political correctness will rule the day.
Learn more about the Green Inaugural Balls and other plans here.
Advice from Motley Fool co-founder
Far from fleeing the stock market, the Motley Fool co-founders are downright gleeful about diving in even deeper. Tom and David Gardner, brothers and business partners of the pioneering online investment company, see the market's slump as a bargain-hunter's bonanza.
Read more about their take on the market here.
Debunking 5 myths about Boston
What do you think you know about Boston that isn't so?
Hollywood Clergy To Remember
Cheech Marin goes reverent in his newest role as a priest in a small Mexican town in the Hallmark Channel original movie Expecting A Miracle. In a nod to his white-robed image, here are a handful of our favorite big- and small-screen clergymen.
Click here to see if your favorites made their list.
USS George H.W. Bush
The Navy's newest aircraft carrier is the namesake of former President George H.W. Bush. View the video here.
On a Mission
Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church took a trip to South Africa to help those ravaged by poverty and disease. Travel with them by clicking here.
For back pain sufferers, surgery isn't always the answer
An aching back -- a dull twinge or a stabbing pain, lasting days or years -- is a source of annoyance, misery or even disability for millions of sufferers. New research suggests jumping into surgery isn't always the best move. For more information, click here.
Mission of Mercy is an organization that desires to give children opportunities, not handouts -opportunities to get a good education, to develop social skills, to be healthy and most of all to grow spiritually. By doing this, the organization believes that they will be able to make a better life for themselves, and hopefully, put an end to their family’s cycle of poverty.
Click here to visit Mission of Mercy's webpage.
K-LOVE Radio's Wall of Prayer
The Wall of Prayer is a place to post a prayer or note of encouragement for the brave men and women serving the United States. As you read through the names and comments, please pray for the service member and their families. May God bless each and every one!
Come visit the Wall. Post your own loved ones or join in prayer for others.
New ER Opens in New Orleans
The New Orleans region's emergency medical services and other hospital capacity will expand Monday with the opening of new facilities at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in Uptown. Read more about it and what it means to New Orleans here.
Inaugural balls making effort to minimize impact on environment
For the inauguration of a president who promised to be a friend of the environment, what would you expect but carbon-neutral inaugural balls, hybrid Lexuses, organic menus and valet bicycle parking?
Political correctness will rule the day.
Learn more about the Green Inaugural Balls and other plans here.
Advice from Motley Fool co-founder
Far from fleeing the stock market, the Motley Fool co-founders are downright gleeful about diving in even deeper. Tom and David Gardner, brothers and business partners of the pioneering online investment company, see the market's slump as a bargain-hunter's bonanza.
Read more about their take on the market here.
Debunking 5 myths about Boston
What do you think you know about Boston that isn't so?
Hollywood Clergy To Remember
Cheech Marin goes reverent in his newest role as a priest in a small Mexican town in the Hallmark Channel original movie Expecting A Miracle. In a nod to his white-robed image, here are a handful of our favorite big- and small-screen clergymen.
Click here to see if your favorites made their list.
USS George H.W. Bush
The Navy's newest aircraft carrier is the namesake of former President George H.W. Bush. View the video here.
On a Mission
Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church took a trip to South Africa to help those ravaged by poverty and disease. Travel with them by clicking here.
For back pain sufferers, surgery isn't always the answer
An aching back -- a dull twinge or a stabbing pain, lasting days or years -- is a source of annoyance, misery or even disability for millions of sufferers. New research suggests jumping into surgery isn't always the best move. For more information, click here.
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