Three Civilian Heroes from the Boston Marathon Bombings Named The Boston … – Virtual

10th Anniversary Issue of the Magazine Honors Bostonians Who Triumphed During Tragedy Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 20, 2013 The Boston Globe Magazine announced today that it has selected Natalie Stavas, Dan Marshall and Larry Hittinger—three heroes among us who sprang to action during the Boston Marathon bombings—as 2013 “Bostonians of the Year.” They will be featured in a special edition of The Boston Globe Magazine on December 22, and online at bostonglobe.com/magazine. The magazine will also include profiles of 12 other Bostonians being honored for their achievements in 2013. Ignoring Continue reading >>>

Gig review by Steve Bennett at The Forum, London

You can see what the producers of Breaking Bad saw in Bill Burr when they cast him as minor mobster Patrick Kuby. The Bostonian has the air of a dependable, no-nonsense, blue-collar kind of guy but with a stubborn side he can show, rather savagely, if someone displeases him.For example, the guy on his aircraft who whimpered very vocally when they hit turbulence, is mercilessly mocked for not being man enough to keep his emotions in check. Not like the terminally ill man who decided to end his life in bold, and spectacular way, a news story Burr gleefully retells during his brief sojourn Continue reading >>>

Boston by way of Chicago by way of Booze

 Long before the sushi craze swept the country like wildfire, there was a small family owned restaurant leading the pack in Old Town. When Kamehachi of Tokyo first opened its doors in 1967, few Chicagoans had heard of Sushi let alone tasted the Japanese delicacy.  Committed to maintaining their stellar reputation, and top reputation Kamehachi continues to deliver with inventive signature dishes and ever sprouting new locations. In addition to three restaurant locations, you can also find a Kamehachi Sushi Bar in the Westin Chicgao, and across the street from the Sears Tower at their most recent Continue reading >>>

Why is Tom Brady underrated? A Bostonian laments

As great as Tom Brady is, and as great as everyone around here realizes Tom Brady is, might Tom Brady be even greater than that? I say this because we around here are backward baseball folk, living more than 50 years behind the times as far as which game occupies the heart and soul of America at large. Not that there is anything wrong with that. People are passionate about what they are passionate about. Count me as both a baseball WAR geek who considers Mike Trout the greatest baseball player ever and an October romantic Continue reading >>>

Why is Tom Brady underrated? A Bostonian laments

As great as Tom Brady is, and as great as everyone around here realizes Tom Brady is, might Tom Brady be even greater than that? I say this because we around here are backward baseball folk, living more than 50 years behind the times as far as which game occupies the heart and soul of America at large. Not that there is anything wrong with that. People are passionate about what they are passionate about. Count me as both a baseball WAR geek who considers Mike Trout the greatest baseball player ever and an October romantic Continue reading >>>

Why is Tom Brady underrated? A Bostonian laments

As great as Tom Brady is, and as great as everyone around here realizes Tom Brady is, might Tom Brady be even greater than that? I say this because we around here are backward baseball folk, living more than 50 years behind the times as far as which game occupies the heart and soul of America at large. Not that there is anything wrong with that. People are passionate about what they are passionate about. Count me as both a baseball WAR geek who considers Mike Trout the greatest baseball player ever and an October romantic Continue reading >>>

Why is Tom Brady underrated? A Bostonian laments

As great as Tom Brady is, and as great as everyone around here realizes Tom Brady is, might Tom Brady be even greater than that? I say this because we around here are backward baseball folk, living more than 50 years behind the times as far as which game occupies the heart and soul of America at large. Not that there is anything wrong with that. People are passionate about what they are passionate about. Count me as both a baseball WAR geek who considers Mike Trout the greatest baseball player ever and an October romantic Continue reading >>>

Why is Tom Brady underrated? A Bostonian laments

As great as Tom Brady is, and as great as everyone around here realizes Tom Brady is, might Tom Brady be even greater than that? I say this because we around here are backward baseball folk, living more than 50 years behind the times as far as which game occupies the heart and soul of America at large. Not that there is anything wrong with that. People are passionate about what they are passionate about. Count me as both a baseball WAR geek who considers Mike Trout the greatest baseball player ever and an October romantic Continue reading >>>

Holiday parking incentives in Boston

Boston drivers get free parking at metered spaces on Nov. 29-30, and on Saturdays in December (time limits will be in effect). If you get a non-public safety parking ticket between Dec. 2-4, Toys for Tickets lets you resolve it with a non-violent, unwrapped toy of equal or greater value than the fine. Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 31, the Boston Meter Card Holiday Sale lets you buy a Boston Meter Card, which can be used for most city meters, at a 20 percent discount. For more info on parking incentives go to www.cityofboston.gov/parking/holidays.asp Continue reading >>>

Bostonian Jennifer Grout, 23, reaches final of Arabs Got Talent

Jennifer Grout got hooked after watching a video of a Lebanese singerShe had been raised singing in choirs and playing the piano and violinStudent then asked for a one-way ticket to Morocco as a graduation giftSome have jokingly questioned whether she is actually western at allJudge told her in disbelief: 'You don't speak a word of Arabic' By Dan Bloom PUBLISHED: 11:03 GMT, 26 November 2013 | UPDATED: 13:54 GMT, 26 November 2013 16 View comments An American singer has stunned a TV audience of millions - by reaching the final of a top Middle East talent show.Jennifer Continue reading >>>