4G is coming! (Whatever that means ...)
Granite Geek by David brooks
I've got an overview piece in the Sunday Telegraph about how 4G is coming (read it here).
The Twitter-sized version is: Nobody really knows what 4G is because nobody agrees what 3G is, but Verizon, AT&T and Clearwire (Sprint) are spending tens of millions to bring it here anyway.. (Read More)
Saffron Bistro to hold wine dinner on Monday
Live Free or Dine by Michelle collins
Wine + five courses for $75 = awesome. The Saffron Bistro, one of my favorite upscale eateries in downtown Nashua, is having their Saffron Sensory Experience Wine Dinner on Monday, March 22nd. The restaurant didn't specify which wines would be paired with the courses, but the food.. (Read More)
Showcase camps for serious high school baseball players
Raising Athletes by Bob hammerstrom
Frozen Ropes, a nation-wide instructional baseball and softball training company has announced CollegeFest showcases and camps for high school baseball players. If you have a serious baseball player in the family, and a few hundred bucks burning a hole in your pocket, you may consider bringing your teen to New.. (Read More)
Dogs on assignment, part 24- Lucy
On Assignment by Don himsel
I had to get out of the office. I was caught up with pressing desk stuff and needed to get out on the road and see what was up. No stories in the newsroom. Before I was redirected to cover remaining high water issues in the.. (Read More)
A few deals are sometimes enough for a week
Savvy Shopper by Sherman smith
For a short week, here are a few supermarket specials and a couple from the drugstores to carry us to the weekend.
Through Saturday (March 20), Market Basket has 1-pound packages of storebrand pasta for 69 cents, 18.5-ounce cans of.. (Read More)
NH's grand lady leaves the stage
NH Prime Cuts by Kevin landrigan
CONCORD - Former First Lady Gale Thomson's death recalls a woman that political figures of all stripes revered as a woman of exquisite grace and boundless compassion.
Whenever her husband, the late Gov. Meldrim Thomson, would confound even some in his own inner circle with his own brand of fiery bombast,.. (Read More)
Farewell, Mosi
First and Ten from Foxboro by Tom king
The New England Patriots lost a member of their family when it was learned that former running back Mosi Tatupu, who played with the team from 1978-1990, passed away. Younger fans won't really remember Tatupu -- think Heath Evans -- but he was as unsung as it got for the.. (Read More)
Need a graduation speaker? How about President Obama?
Learning Curve by Michael brindley
One graduating class will have the most memorable high graduation speaker in their school's history.
President Barack Obama will speak at the commencement ceremony of a high school selected as part of the Department of Education's continued "Race to the Top" initiative, it was announced Friday. The Race to the Top.. (Read More)
Bobcat shot in Hollis
Off Track by Andrew wolfe
By camera, thank goodness! Denise Hurt got this photo on her way to work the other day:
She writes:
"A co-worker also spotted him/her on her way into work in approximately the same spot, so this.. (Read More)
Hernandez in Millrose Games
Inside NH Preps by Gary fitz
Francis Hernandez, the outstanding senior distance runner at Bishop Guertin High School, will compete in the Millrose Games High School Mile on Friday night (9:22 p.m.).
Hernandez, who has committed to Providence College, qualified by running a 4:14 mile recently at the Yale Invitational. He led Bishop Guertin to a second straight Class.. (Read More)
Meyer leaving Florida for health reasons
Little Man on Campus by JoeM
According to a story on espn.com, Florida head coach Urban Meyer will step down after his team plays in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
In a statement released by Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, Meyer is leaving to put more focus on his healthy and family.
"I have given.. (Read More)
Magic Hat conjures up some autumn goodness
After Hours by Emily reily
It’s November, and while it may seem like Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner, we still have plenty of autumn time left before it turns really cold. The cavalcade of “Octoberfest” beers designed to celebrate the season have been rolling along. Just about every.. (Read More)
The perfect combination for lashes and eyes
Fashion Cents by Vanessa
About a year ago, I wrote a post about finding the perfect mascara.
If your in need of a lash makeover, there is no lack of promises: longer lashes, thicker lashes, no smudging, etc.
Covergirl has taken an approach to brighten up your eye color. During that November 2008 post,.. (Read More)
Bad umpiring, worse hitting doomed Red Sox
Caught Off The Wall by Alan greenwood
Thursday night's first base umpire in Anaheim, C.B. Bucknor, can expect a vintage New England greeting when he is introduced before Game 3 at Fenway Park on Sunday. Having turned in a wretched performance in Game 1- replays on high-def TV gave him two clearly blown calls -.. (Read More)
No Bruins opener for DIRECTV viewers
Hubbub by George scione
If you’re sitting at home tonight trying hard to get the Bruins’ season opener to appear on your television and it’s nothing but a black screen or snow, you may be one of the unlucky few that get their satellite feed courtesy of DIRECTV.
You might as well just switch to.. (Read More)