In the realm of console gaming, this week is pretty bland. There are not many major titles hitting store shelves this week, so if you were hoping for something fresh to get your thumbs on, save your pennies. However, if you own an Xbox 360 and Gears of War 3, you may want to look into the "Forces of Nature" DLC available for download March 27, 2012. GOW3 was one of the most anticipated games of 2011, with numerous delayed releases. The problem is that gamers today are not content playing the same eight levels of Super Mario Bros. on NES over and over again. They want the latest game, they Continue reading >>>

Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston joins with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to celebrate National Social Work Month, March 2012. “Our Social Workers play an integral role within our interdisciplinary team, and strive to provide the best care to patients and families, no matter what their needs may be,” said Judy Cranney, VP and Chief Operating Officer for the non-profit organization. All of the Social Workers at Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston have earned a Master’s degree in Social Work, and have achieved one or two levels of licensure – LCSW Continue reading >>>

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HGTV hostess Beth Stern doesn’t kid herself. She knows she owes her TV career to her controversial hubby, shock jock Howard Stern. “With me, that’s really why I’m anyone,” the statuesque blonde told the Track. “It sounds so self-deprecating, but I appreciate that I’m able to do what I’m doing because he brought notice to me. I owe it all to him.” But let’s give Beth some props for making her makeover show, “Mom Caves,” into a hit for the home-renovation channel. Each week Beth, designer Matt Muenster and their crew surprise a lucky lady, custom designing and building her Continue reading >>>

The reason I bring this up is that my social chatter for the past couple of weeks is filled with the tension of the college decision. In many ways, the choice of college is somewhat arbitrary, both on the part of the eighteen-year-old and on the part of the admissions departments. Yet, the experiences of college are life-changing. High schoolers worry. So do their parents. Among my friends, something more than half of the graduating seniors choose a college within a hundred miles of home. (It may be more like three-quarters, since I am not keeping careful track of this.) I am surprised how many Continue reading >>>

     After playing in Europe for the past four seasons, former Whitesboro native Mark Mowers continues to adapt to no longer lacing up his skates for a living.  And so far, keeping a busy schedule , Mowers appears to have conquered any post playing syndroms that could have ocurred.      Living in the greater Boston area, Mowers continues a new career in hockey with much gusto - as a member of the Boston Bruins broadcast team on the New England Sports Network ( NESN ).      Making his TV debut this past November 1 during the Bruins/Ottawa Senators game, Mowers' on-air partners Continue reading >>>

In the lead-up to its annual New England publishing conference in late April, the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) is offering an opportunity to learn and network with indie publishers and authors. Responding to a need expressed by members and friends, IPNE is launching a greater Boston branch. The public is invited to the kickoff meeting at the Robbins Public Library Community Room (lower level) on Saturday, March 24, starting at 9:30 a.m. If you are an author, publisher, vendor or have an idea for a book and want to learn more about your publishing options, consider attending. Learn Continue reading >>>

 

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The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation is contributing $5,000 to the YMCA of Greater Boston (West Roxbury YMCA).  These funds will be used towards providing lowered-cost childcare services for the Dedham “Before and After School” sites at the Avery, Riverdale, Oakdale and Greenlodge schools.   

The Bertolon Center for Grief Healing, a program of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston, is offering a variety of workshops and support groups this spring and summer. Most groups are free of charge, and all groups are open to the public, regardless of hospice involvement. All groups meet at the Bertolon Center for Grief Healing’s offices at 78 Liberty St. in Danvers, unless otherwise noted. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To sign up or for more information, call 978-774-5100, email grief@hns.org or visit hns.org. Upcoming spring and summer support-group Continue reading >>>

In the lead-up to its annual New England publishing conference in late April, the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) is offering an opportunity to learn and network with indie publishers and authors. Responding to a need expressed by members and friends, IPNE is launching a greater Boston branch. The public is invited to the kickoff meeting at the Robbins Public Library Community Room (lower level) on Saturday, March 24, starting at 9:30 a.m. If you are an author, publisher, vendor or have an idea for a book and want to learn more about your publishing options, consider attending. Learn Continue reading >>>