The first panel of the day – Mike Lake, Yoon Lee, Joe Albanese, Robert Buckley, Tom Palmer and Lowell Richards - spoke on insights and lessons from the WCCP Policy Exchange Mission to Barcelona and Madrid in November 2011. Panelists noted that Boston can use much of Barcelona’s example when it comes place-making, noting that Barcelona is increasingly emphasizing its waterfront, its combination of reclaimed old buildings and striking new architecture, and its interweaving of public spaces. As the South Boston waterfront Innovation District continues its revitalization, there will need to be Continue reading >>>

The second half of the double program requires each sci-tech building to host a social project. Companies could facilitate this project by providing subsidies or floor space for their associated projects. Current ideas for these ventures include middle-class housing, a market hall, a day care center, and space for startups. Under the Commission’s vision, there could be up to 1000 new low-cost or limited-profit housing units, or an increase in arts, design, and media companies. The Commission decided on these proposals after input from Central residents about their development concerns. Continue reading >>>

The buzz began when patrons entered the Symphony Hall lobby and saw a young woman modeling an evening gown designed by fashion student JanFrevic Lujares of Brockton. “It’s stunning and quite impressive,” said Susan Wallace of Kingston. “The mix of teal and green is unexpected and the pleated work on the bodice is great.” Wallace then admired the fashions of 10 more designers from Greater Boston fashion schools, who were selected to compete in Project Debussy, a fashion contest last Thursday run by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Each student designed and made a piece of evening wear Continue reading >>>

There are a lot of people working their networks, looking for an introduction to the person who might be their ticket to the next big job.And 150 million of those people are connecting worldwide via LinkedIn,[LNKD  Loading...      ()   ] the business-focused social networking site, which announced that it hit that milestone number today. The company also posted strong earnings: nearly $168 million in revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 105% compared to the same period in 2010.Historically popular among jobseekers, the site has been gaining traction Continue reading >>>

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Andover’s Jayme Fischman, 40, ran the first leg, the 1,200 meters; Doug Williams, 42, of Marblehead, took the baton for the next 400 meters. Andrew Darien, a 41-year-old resident of Cambridge and a history professor at Salem State University, churned out the next 800 meters before handing off to Arlington’s Chris Simpson, 43, for the 1,600-meter portion of the race.

Progressive Grocer’s 2009 Annual Produce Operations Review

Against a trying backdrop of persistently weak economic conditions, fierce competition and financially wary shoppers, supermarket produce departments faced muchharsher headwinds during the past 12- month period than they have in recent years, as evidenced by marginal comparable-sales gains and a tentative outlook for the balance of the year

“Well it’s the end of an era. William P. McGoldrick passed away Tuesday, 1/7/12, after a well-lived, colorful 84 years, a WWII Vet, Ret. NYPD Sergeant and world renowned story teller! The Sayonara brothers (as they were known) are together again. He was a class act and loved by all. Viewing arrangements, today: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Perry’s Funeral Home, 118 Union Ave, Lynbrook. Mass on Friday, 9:45 a.m. at St. Raymond’s in East Rockaway. Hope all is well, Marianne (McGoldrick) Driscoll.” “Hi, Continue reading >>>