Live TV Orchestrated by a One-Man Band

HAMILTON, N.J.: As the name implies, Integrated Production Systems (IPS) integrate all the functionality needed for a live HD broadcast—like motion graphics, effects and titles, mixing audio, rolling in clips, multi-viewer monitoring and robotic camera control—into a single system. Since all tools are accessible from a single interface, a "one-man band" can run the whole show. Mountain Lake PBS installed its new Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 live Continue reading >>>

GUEST COLUMN Don’t let ‘Charlie’ get stranded!

First, cutting off-peak service hurts economic activity and Boston’s power as the regional economic engine. Service enabling commuters to stay in Boston later or take weekend trips is critical to outlying towns and businesses these commuters frequent. Off-peak travel is associated with sports events, entertainment, continuing education, and retail spending. Removing this option leaves commuters constrained in their daily schedules. At minimum, a commuter bus alternative must be provided, but negates costs savings from commuter rail and boat cuts.

PCI Synthesis Adds Manufacturing, QC, Business, and R&D Expertise

"We are investing significantly in the people, the processes and technology necessary to be a leader in the Biotech and Pharma space, especially in the Greater Boston area. As a result, we now offer a higher level of technology expertise as well as the ability to meet or exceed all compliance and regulatory mandates," said Edward S. Price, President of PCI Synthesis. "Our team of experts in RD, quality control and analytics is top-notch, and our clients already see the value." New in-house experts include: Elie Saikali, Ph.D., Director of Manufacturing: A holder of seven patents and a rich publication Continue reading >>>

Attorney’s: Don’t leave foreclosed home

BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Maybe you’ve been threatened by foreclosure notices, your home has been auctioned off, or there’s even a constable knocking on your door – If so, there’s one thing Grace Ross, coordinator at the Massachusetts Alliance Against Predatory Lending (MAAPL), wants you to know, “Don’t leave at foreclosure.” “The constable’s notice means that they’re 48 hours away from actually having all their stuff moved out of their house and their locks changed.  It is still possible to slow that process down, create the time to sort of unwind the clock and go back and get Continue reading >>>

Dunkin’ Donuts amp; Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation Announces $102000 …

CANTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The Dunkin’ Donuts Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF) today announced a grant of $102,000 to Feeding America®, the country’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The donation will help support child hunger relief through Feeding America initiatives such as its BackPack program, which provides hungry children with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to take home on weekends and school vacations when other resources are not available.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110525/NY08540LOGO)The DDBRCF grant will be distributed Continue reading >>>

New England Patriots fans strategizing to go to the best Super Bowl party

No sooner had the Baltimore Ravens’ place kicker blown his team’s last-minute chance to tie the AFC championship game than the strategizing for the Super Bowl began. Among party-seeking fans, that is. “I e-mailed everyone within driving distance asking what they’re doing for the game,’’ said Mike Toomey, a stay-at-home dad from Melrose. Like Tom Brady, he said, he needs to assess his options before choosing a receiver - or, in his case, a host. If Toomey, 37, accepts the first invite, he might miss out on better offers. Continue reading >>>

Massachusetts officials seek to keep focus on Haiti, 2 years after devastating …

Photo by Ramon Espinosa / Associated PressChildren help their mother in a wheelchair as they head to school in a camp set up people displaced by the 2010 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last week. Haiti struggles to recover from a massive earthquake two years ago that devastated much of the southern half and initially displaced 1.5 million people. By MATT MURPHY BOSTON - As Haiti continues to recover from the devastating earthquake of 2010, state leaders on Monday recommitted themselves to helping Haitians and their families living in Massachusetts to rebuild their lives. “This was Continue reading >>>

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of Year 2011 …

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. /quotes/zigman/182516/quotes/nls/are ARE -0.73% announced today the tax treatment of its Year 2011 distributions as described in the chart below. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. distributions. Continue reading >>>