The Dish Network’s ‘Talk Boston’ Website Teaches Us How to Speak Boston, Is …

On a national platform, Bostonians can receive a bad rap. Just look at Southie Rules. Or actually, don’t. It’s probably best not to look at that. And what about when we hear the beaten horse I’m gonna pahk my cah in the Hahvahd yahd? Ugh. We get it, Boston accent, lol. It’s overdone, considering how few people here actually talk like that. But for some reason, the Dish Network decided to build an entire ad campaign surrounding that absent ‘R’ sound and other Bostonisms. ‘Talk Boston’ is meant to promote the Hopper, which, if you didn’t notice, ends in -er, so why not take Continue reading >>>

South Boston Shocked That Police Could Have Stopped Murder of Amy Lord

South Boston residents are still in shock over the brutal murder of 24-year-old Amy Lord. Equally hard to comprehend was an admission by Boston Police that a person of interest in the case might have been stopped sooner. 

Former Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone and victims’ advocate Laurie Myers joined Greater Boston to talk about the crime, the admission by police and the criminal justice system. 

Business Wire – Virtual

Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Mass., to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is a center of activity in the security industry, and opening our new office here presents many strategic advantages as we look to build new technology partnerships and recruit Continue reading >>>

Boston Medical Cards and Medical Marijuana Card Consultations Now …

Cannamed of Thousand Oaks, California is now offering medical marijuana consultations in both Southern California and the greater Boston area (Farmington). Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 Cannamed of Thousand Oaks, California is now offering medical marijuana consultations in both Southern California and the greater Boston area (Farmington). The Initiative Petition for a Law for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana that passed pursuant to Amendment Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution has opened the door for California’s top medical marijuana consultation center Continue reading >>>

The Forward, Jewish Journal forge online, print partnership

The Jewish Daily Forward and the Jewish Journal, two of the American Jewish community’s most trusted news sources, are working together to expand their coverage and help readers connect with the Jewish community in Greater Boston, nationwide and around the world. Beginning in August, the Journal’s print edition will include a selection of news, interviews,  features and arts coverage from the Forward’s correspondents worldwide. And the Journal will launch a new website, hosted by the Forward, to provide users with a rich online experience worthy of the Jewish Journal’s Continue reading >>>

Blood Drive Mobilizes Greater Boston Taiwanese Community

Cambridge, MA, Monday, July 29, 2013— Last Friday (July 26), three Taiwanese organizations in Greater Boston area joined forces to host their first joint blood drive and charity barbecue party at MIT Sailing Pavilion. Despite the rainy weather, 44 blood donors and about 70 party guests took part in this event to celebrate community service. Hsien-Chung Tseng, blood donor, completed his donation. Location: Inside the blood donation van It took four months for Taiwan Youth Chamber of Commerce of New England (TYCCNE), Taiwanese American Professionals Boston Continue reading >>>

Boston Medical Cards and Medical Marijuana Card Consultations Now … – Virtual

Cannamed of Thousand Oaks, California is now offering medical marijuana consultations in both Southern California and the greater Boston area (Farmington). Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 Cannamed of Thousand Oaks, California is now offering medical marijuana consultations in both Southern California and the greater Boston area (Farmington). The Initiative Petition for a Law for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana that passed pursuant to Amendment Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution has opened the door for California’s top medical marijuana consultation center to now operate Continue reading >>>