By Karen Cord Taylor There is still a lot of trash on the sidewalks from the move-ins, but soon those reliable trash collectors will do their job, some nice neighbor will do a little sweeping, a rain will arrive and wash away the sticky debris, and we’ll be back to normal. But what is normal for permanent residents is new to the new arrivals, whether you are students, families or young single professionals sharing digs with people like them. So here is a guide to behaving like a true Bostonian. First, get used Continue reading >>>

Reading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Boston, Massachusetts.The lineup: Dane Orr (instruments) and Anna Wise (vocals).The background: Sonnymoon's music is woozy, magical, mysterious, hypnotic, quixotic. Other words that occurred while we were listening to their self-titled album, released this autumn, included: squelchy, fantastic, phantasmic, plasmic, plastic, spasmic, orgasmic. It is liquid and loose, unconventional and unorthodox. It jerks and juts out at ridiculous angles, but it can also be smooth and easy on the ear. At various points it will seem as though you are listening to Continue reading >>>

Q: I am one of your stereotypical 27-year-old Bostonian women looking to find that right guy. I've been online dating for at least 2 years and try to get out and meet people when I can. Honestly, I'm starting to lose hope and wonder if I am being far too picky. I've had three long-term relationships (ranging from 6 months to 4 years) in the past decade. The last relationship, which was 6 months, started online and I seriously thought was going to be "the one." He was attractive, friendly, smart, understanding, treated me exactly how I wanted to be treated, and we had a great physical relationship. Continue reading >>>

     Third Street South’s al fresco dining mainstay, Handsome Harry’s has mangoes on the mind.    Inspired by the George Benson lyric “Summer breeze makes me feel fine. Blowin’ through the jasmine on my mind,” Handsome Harry’s executive chef Tony Biagetti was swayed by the sweet topical nectar of the mango for the restaurant’s summer menu, aptly named, Summer Breeze.    A native of Piscataway, New Jersey, Biagetti has come under the influence of his adopted Paradise Coast home, helming Handsome Harry's kitchen for more than five years now, mixing and matching tropical Continue reading >>>

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan David Winitz, an eminent art dealer who specializes in 19th century antique Oriental rugs, today reported “an intense interest” in The Bostonian Collection, a trove of important, art-level to museum-caliber Persian and Caucasian rugs assembled by a New England-based family and held over four generations. “And, because they were held privately, none of these rugs have previously been documented in the literature” Winitz, president and founder of Claremont Rug Company, said, Continue reading >>>

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan David Winitz, an eminent art dealer who specializes in 19th century antique Oriental rugs, today reported “an intense interest” in The Bostonian Collection, a trove of important, art-level to museum-caliber Persian and Caucasian rugs assembled by a New England-based family and held over four generations. “Since the great-grandfather started collecting, two generations added to the cache, which was displayed at their six family residences.” Winitz, president and founder of Claremont Continue reading >>>

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jan David Winitz, an eminent art dealer who specializes in 19th century antique Oriental rugs, today reported "an intense interest" in The Bostonian Collection, a trove of important, art-level to museum-caliber Persian and Caucasian rugs assembled by a New England-based family and held over four generations. Continue reading >>>

OAKLAND, CA.- Jan David Winitz, an eminent art dealer who specializes in 19th century antique Oriental rugs, today reported “an intense interest” in The Bostonian Collection, a trove of important, art-level to museum-caliber Persian and Caucasian rugs assembled by a New England-based family and held over four generations.Winitz, president and founder of Claremont Rug Company, said “Over one-third of the Bostonian Collection carpets have been sold within the first few weeks since opening the exhibit. A common theme among the buyers is their appreciation for the ‘best of the best’ quality Continue reading >>>

This may or may not be news to you, but Facebook is recording your location – specifically, wherever you are every time you log in to the service. In fact, this is one of the bits of information the social network maintains in your complete Facebook log. (If you are a resident of the European Union, you can request a copy of that file. If you’re on this side of the pond, you’re out of luck, amigo.) You can, however, go to your Account Settings and find out what recent locations Facebook has recorded. (Select Security from the left-hand menu, mouse down to Active Sessions, and click “Edit.”) Continue reading >>>

For me the best opening lines should have three key ele­ments: brevity, paradox and the­matic pro­jec­tion. And if that line is also subtle — that is, you may ini­tially miss the impli­ca­tions — then it shines.One such shining example of great first lines is that from Ray Bradbury’s “Fahren­heit 451”: “It was a plea­sure to burn.” At first glance, a reader may miss its brilliance. But as one gets into the story, it all becomes clear what Brad­bury accom­plishes in that hook of an opener. The novel is about a future dystopian society where books are banned and where Continue reading >>>