ELEGIAC MOMENTS       Dr. Eugene Narrett, Ph.D February 3, 2012 NewsWithViews.com “The dictatorship of party leaders supports itself upon that of the Press. The competitors strive to … bring the people en masse…under their own mind training.”[1] Among the most far-reaching proposals to emerge from the GOP primaries was the suggestion by Newt Gingrich about changing the debate format. He Continue reading >>>

On Feb. 8 two-time Grammy-winning artist, producer, and DJ David Guetta will be performing at the Whittemore Center as a part of NV Concepts Mass EDMC's "Winter White Tour." Although the event was announced in mid-December, tickets have not sold out yet. "It is not rare that this concert is not sold out at this point," said Carrie Barron, event coordinator for the Whittemore Center Arena. "This concert is part of the Winter White Tour [and] our ticket sales are very consistent with the other venues on the tour. We are continuing to sell tickets each day and expect to have a strong Continue reading >>>

Alan Rickman is known for his “Harry Potter” films and Sigourney Weaver for her “Alien” films, but the two are equally compelling in their performances in the new REELAbilities Boston Film Festival, which runs Thursday through Feb. 8 in Boston and other communities. In the film “Snow Cake,” Rickman, a lonely ex-con, and Weaver, an autistic woman whose daughter has just died in a car accident, develop an unusual, unlikely friendship. “At first, you think, ‘What is going on?” said Jaymie Saks, executive director of the Boston Jewish Film Festival. “And then you see something Continue reading >>>

The Chelsea High boys basketball team clinched a berth in the post season state tourney with a 73-44 romp over North Shore Tech Tuesday evening, marking the fifth consecutive season that Coach Jay Siegal’s Red Devils will be making a Journey to the Tourney. The outcome never was in doubt as Chelsea jumped out to a 19-6 lead after one period which the Red Devils enlarged to 34-11 by the half. Sean Quiroz led the CHS point parade with 22 points, followed by Sammy Mojica with 21, Eddie Rosales with 10, Kevin DeJesus with nine, Alex Ventura with five, Dennis Sanabria with four, and Ian Martin with Continue reading >>>

Article and photo provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Back Bay resident, Lucero Vega, a project manager in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Research Facilities, has been honored at a ceremony announcing this year’s selections for participation in The Partnership, a year-long leadership program designed to facilitate career growth and networking for professionals of color in greater Boston. “With your creativity and your dedication to our patients, you very much embody the spirit of BIDMC,” said Kevin Tabb, MD President and CEO. “We’re here today to thank you, to Continue reading >>>

Whether they’re blamed on despair over the economy, depression or drug problems, suicides in the state are on the rise and spiked sharply in Plymouth County and some South Shore towns. Scituate has lost 12 residents to suicide in the last three years, and in Marshfield, 13 people have taken their own lives in the last four years, according to the latest suicide data released from the state Department of Public Health and documents obtained by The Patriot Ledger. The suicide prevention group Samaritans reported that their crisis calls are also up significantly in the state. “More than Continue reading >>>

Norwood did its best to take control of the Bay State Conference early in its battle of division leaders against Needham. Dan Wiseman and Mike Murray scored 22 seconds apart in the first period and the Mustangs never were caught in a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. The Mustangs (10-2-4 overall) are the lone unbeaten team left in the BSC. Brendan Cathcart and Mark Powers added goals for Norwood, which was able to hold on after the Rockets pulled within a goal with 12.4 seconds to play. Elsewhere in the BSC, David Fasano and Tom Mahoney scored and Braintree (10-2-2) locked up a playoff spot by Continue reading >>>

The Boston Herald’s newly vacated South End headquarters, its reporters gone and its printing presses shuttered, is slated to be transformed into the “Ink Block,’’ a six-acre complex of apartments, stores, and restaurants. The property’s new owner, National Development, yesterday outlined a plan to replace the Herald’s squat brick building with four new structures containing 475 apartments, a grocery store, and a mix of smaller shops and restaurants. The proposal came days after the tabloid moved its offices to the Seaport District and began paying The Continue reading >>>

Dorchester native Nilton Depina has been named the regional winner of “America’s Next Top Rapper.” He will travel to Las Vegas laster this year to compete in the finals. (Photo courtesy of 2Faced Dejavu) Jacquinn Williams Dorchester native Nilton Depina is the regional winner of the “America’s Next Top Rapper” competition. He went up against dozens of local rappers to win $5,000 in cash. The talent contest is modeled after “American Idol” with contestants from all around the nation converging in Las Vegas for the finals.  Depina, whose stage name is 2Faced Dejavu, is the Continue reading >>>

Take a short drive south from Foxboro and it’s just a few hours before you enter the state of New Jersey and just a few miles later you will encounter a brilliant football coach. A man who faced adversity, was nearly fired and bounced back to become a Super Bowl Champion. I speak, of course, about the great Vince Lombardi. Every time my wife and I drive south on I-95 we celebrate surviving the horror show that is driving through NYC by stopping at the Vince Lombardi Rest Area along the New Jersey Turnpike for a quick bite to eat. (Travel note: It’s really a lovely rest area, located Continue reading >>>