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Scott Brown accuses Harvard of falsely reporting that Elizabeth Warren is Native American

boston.com — US Senator Scott Brown accused Harvard University today of falsely reporting to the federal government that Elizabeth Warren, a law school professor who is now his Democratic challenger, was a Native American.
Alex Burns Reporter, Politico @aburnspolitico
Tom Menino continues to toy with the mortals in the Massachusetts Senate race http://t.co/preHxh9c
Mary Carmichael Senior Writer, Newsweek @mary_carmichael
RT @mlevenson: Scott Brown accuses Harvard of falsely reporting that Elizabeth Warren is Native American http://t.co/GSHSLA0E
Michael Levenson Political Reporter, Boston Globe @mlevenson
Scott Brown accuses Harvard of falsely reporting that Elizabeth Warren is Native American http://t.co/GSHSLA0E

Scott Brown accuses Harvard of falsely reporting that Elizabeth Warren is Native American

boston.com — US Senator Scott Brown accused Harvard University today of falsely reporting to the federal government that Elizabeth Warren, a law school professor who is now his Democratic challenger, was a Native American.
Jim Roberts Associate Managing Editor, New York Times @nytjim
Controversy over Elizabeth Warren's ancestry shows no sign of letting up. http://t.co/Wa9Xab4c #masen
Michael Levenson Political Reporter, Boston Globe @mlevenson
Mayor Menino, who has spoken highly of Scott Brown, criticizes his focus on Elizabeth Warren’s heritage: http://t.co/0PTywvLc

Unabomber Ted Kaczynski lists self as ‘prisoner’ in Harvard alumni directory

articles.boston.com — Kaczynski's name was also included in a state-by-state listing of the alumni at the back of the book. The widow of one of Kaczynski's victims said she was "disappointed in Harvard." Susan Mosser, widow of Thomas Mosser, a 50-year-old advertising executive who was killed in December 1994 when a package exploded in the kitchen of their New Jersey home, said, "Kaczynski is a con artist.
Matthew Daneman Business Reporter, Democrat and Chronicle @mdaneman
Unabomber self as ‘prisoner’ in Harvard alum directory - http://t.co/QWVtRptW http://t.co/o6zwfYiK
Catherine Rampell Online Editor, Economics, New York Times @crampell
Unabomber can't attend 50th Harvard reunion, but submits alumni listing. job: "prisoner." awards: "8 life sentences" http://t.co/vpFLTOgX

Three suspects appear in Brighton courthouse on hazing related charges at frat house

boston.com — Three of the nine people now facing criminal charges for the alleged hazing inside the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity in April appeared briefly in a Brighton courtroom today. Justin Katz, Alexander Nisenzon, and Kyle Shevrin are each charged with five counts of failure to report hazing.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Three suspects appear in Brighton courthouse on hazing related charges at frat house http://t.co/sSjIS9T8

A hot week on the MBTA

boston.com — Downtown, Mass. News and information; updates on the schools in Downtown, Massachusetts, sports, taxes, zoning, restaurants, new businesses, and more from The Boston Globe.
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
A hot week on the MBTA http://t.co/6PCnhoke via @BostonDotCom

Haymarket vendors and customers have mixed feelings about upcoming development

boston.com — (Jeremy C. Fox for Boston.com) With a prominent new structure soon to rise alongside Haymarket's historic home on Blackstone Street, pushcart vendors and customers have reactions ranging from upbeat to dismal. All agree that the market should remain much as it is, regardless of whatever new structure goes up.
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
Haymarket vendors and customers have mixed feelings about upcoming development http://t.co/k5wBAu9c via @BostonDotCom

Judge denies motion to reveal source in column on Mattapan killings

boston.com — A Suffolk Superior Court judge today denied a motion to require disclosure of the confidential source behind a Boston Globe column about a sidebar conversation in the case of Dwayne Moore, the alleged gunman in the 2010 Mattapan killings whose prosecution ended in a hung jury.
Todd Clausen Editor, Young Professionals, Democrat and Chronicle @ToddJClausen
RT @romenesko: Judge denies motion to require disclosure of Brian McGrory's confidential source in Boston Globe column. http://t.co/gvPJvDvJ
Jim Romenesko Journalist and Media Blogger @romenesko
Judge denies motion to require disclosure of Brian McGrory's confidential source in Boston Globe column. http://t.co/gvPJvDvJ

Yahoo kills 'Livestand' just 6 months after debut

boston.com — Yahoo has killed Livestand, a tablet magazine, just six months after its debut on the iPad.
Michael Liedtke Technology Writer, Associated Press @liedtkesfc
Yahoo's Livestand died today. Not long ago, Yahoo was as excited about Livestand as it is now about its browser, Axis: http://t.co/Gl48fzhe

Boxford police: Bovine brewski lovers crash party, leave trail of evidence you wouldn’t want to step in

boston.com — A quiet evening in a Boxford backyard took an "udderly" dramatic turn Sunday when a bunch of bovines decided to drop by and have a couple of brews. "It started off with a call for loose cows in the area of Foster Street," Boxford Police Lieutenant James Riter said.
Chelsea Conaboy Health Reporter and White Coat Notes Blogger, Boston Globe @cconaboy
RT @GlobeKayLazar: You can't make this stuff up. Beer-sipping bovines crash party. http://t.co/6FKHysQu
Steve Greenlee Features Editor, Jazz Critic, Beer Columnist, Boston Globe @SteveGreenlee
Cows drink beer, wreak havoc in Boxford. http://t.co/zKUePTe9
Andrew Seaman Medical Journalist, Reuters Health, Reuters @andrewmseaman
This is why we can't have nice things. MT @GlobeKayLazar: ... Beer-sipping bovines crash party. http://t.co/kxskq6L8
Noah Bierman State House Reporter, Boston Globe @Noahbierman
Belted Galloways MT @thebelloblotter: Cows on the loose drink beer and run into trouble in Boxford. http://t.co/JEjP3u0p
Jon Keller Political Analyst @kelleratlarge
Cows prefer Bud over Miller? What BS! MT @globeglen: Let the puns begin! http://t.co/QtwTHav8
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Priest in Falmouth area placed on leave after child sex abuse allegation

boston.com — A senior priest with a limited ministry in the Falmouth area has been placed on administrative leave after officials received an allegation of child sex abuse, the Archdiocese of Boston said today. The allegation against Reverend Joseph Byrne dates back to the early 1970s and was only recently reported to church officials, the archdiocese said in a statement.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Priest in Falmouth area placed on leave after child sex abuse allegation; was previously convicted in Waltham embezz... http://t.co/syGJEv4b

Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios lays off all staff

boston.com — Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company, 38 Studios, has laid off all of its employees in the wake of financial difficulties, according to a company insider who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Providence company, which had close to 400 employees, attracted top talent from the videogame industry.
Russell Contreras Immigration, Law Enforcement, and Minority Affairs Reporter, Associated Press @RussContreras
RT @BizJournalism: Curt Schilling’s game biz 38 Studios lays off all staff http://t.co/93EIEakP
Nicholas Thompson Editor, NewYorker.com, The New Yorker @nxthompson
Curt Schilling puts $30 million into gaming company; and now they've just laid off all staff. http://t.co/vYAMq8nv
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios lays off all staff http://t.co/skWsX5sD
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
And I thought video games were a booming industry: Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios lays off all staff http://t.co/cpR5Lotd via @BostonDotCom
Richard Florida Writer, The Atlantic @Richard_Florida
The Ludicrousness of Economic Development Incentives - Boston Globe - http://t.co/zc2ox0pg
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Priest in Falmouth area placed on leave after child sex abuse allegation

boston.com — A senior priest with a limited ministry in the Falmouth area has been placed on administrative leave after officials received an allegation of child sex abuse, the Archdiocese of Boston said today. The allegation against Reverend Joseph Byrne dates back to the early 1970s and was only recently reported to church officials, the archdiocese said in a statement.
Rosie Gray Politics Reporter, BuzzFeed @RosieGray
priest sex abuse scandal reaches my hometown: http://t.co/YYNh9OYL

Network Health expanding its health insurance coverage to residents in Western Massachusetts

boston.com — Medford health insurer Network Health LLC, which provides coverage for more than 200,000 low- and moderate-income state residents, will be expanding its coverage into Western Massachusetts under the Medicaid managed care plan MassHealth. The expansion, which will take Network Health statewide for the first time, was approved by the state Division of Insurance.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Network Health expanding its health insurance coverage to residents in Western Massachusetts http://t.co/jIfBksb0

Federal documents indicate Harvard repeatedly reported Elizabeth Warren as Native American

boston.com — Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren has said that she was unaware that Harvard Law School had been promoting her purported Native American heritage until she read about it in a newspaper several weeks ago. But for at least six straight years during Warren's tenure, Harvard reported in federally mandated diversity statistics that it had a Native American woman at the law school.
Stephanie Ebbert Metro Reporter, Boston Globe @StephanieEbbert
Filings raise more questions on Warren&#8217;s ethnic claims http://t.co/oSHtimxz via @BostonDotCom
Mary Carmichael Senior Writer, Newsweek @mary_carmichael
Federal documents are based almost entirely on self-reported race. Warren does not fit their definition of Native Amer: http://t.co/5xP3VH2W
Mary Carmichael Senior Writer, Newsweek @mary_carmichael
Documents suggest #Harvard inaccurately reported Elizabeth Warren as Native American to federal gov't at least 6 times: http://t.co/5xP3VH2W

AG Martha Coakley unveils initiative to help military service members avoid foreclosure

boston.com — Military service members struggling to pay their mortgages now have a new point person to call for help at the office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley. Coakley's initiative is meant to help veterans and current service members avoid foreclosure. The effort was created in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services.
Jenifer McKim Business Reporter, Boston Globe @jbmckim
AG Martha Coakley unveils initiative to help military service members avoid foreclosure http://t.co/HXxjWqGI via @BostonDotCom

'The Dark Knight Rises' footage to air during MTV Movie Awards

boston.com — Movie news, reviews, and more. Ty Burr is a film critic with The Boston Globe. Wesley Morris is a film critic with The Boston Globe. Mark Feeney is an arts writer for The Boston Globe. Janice Page is movies editor for The Boston Globe.
Ty Burr Movie Critic, Boston Globe @tyburr
New in the blog: 'The Dark Knight Rises' footage to air during MTV Movie Awards - http://t.co/ELROg6jP

Senate Armed Services Committee adopts Scott Brown’s proposal to preserve staffing at Hanscom Air Force Base

boston.com — The Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday adopted proposals by Senator Scott Brown that would block some scheduled cuts at Hanscom Air Force Base and spur construction of state-of-the-art research labs at the facility.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Senate Armed Services Committee adopts Scott Brown’s proposal to preserve staffing at Hanscom Air Force Base http://t.co/hZATTsil

Nike eyes possible sponsorship of Rio Olympics

articles.boston.com — Nike Inc. has dozens of agreements with national and international governing bodies, including federations in China, Brazil, Russia and Qatar. The U.S. Olympic basketball and track and field teams that will compete at the London Games also are backed by Nike.
Tom Rotunno Contributor, Consumer Nation, CNBC @tomrotunno
Nike considering sponsorship of Rio Olympics. http://t.co/VVCce5gU

Movie critics on new releases other than 'Men in Black 3'

boston.com — Movie news, reviews, and more. Ty Burr is a film critic with The Boston Globe. Wesley Morris is a film critic with The Boston Globe. Mark Feeney is an arts writer for The Boston Globe. Janice Page is movies editor for The Boston Globe.
Ty Burr Movie Critic, Boston Globe @tyburr
New in the blog: Movie critics on new releases other than 'Men in Black 3' - http://t.co/pZmuS5q2

Three suspects appear in Brighton courthouse on hazing related charges at frat house

boston.com — Three of the nine people now facing criminal charges for the alleged hazing inside the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity in April appeared briefly in a Brighton courtroom today. Justin Katz, Alexander Nisenzon, and Kyle Shevrin are each charged with five counts of failure to report hazing.
Angela Nelson News Editor, Boston Globe @BostonAngela
Three suspects appear in Brighton courthouse on hazing related charges at frat house http://t.co/EB4pGgOo

Mass. Senate approves $32.4b budget that includes immigration crackdown, keeps Taunton hospital open

boston.com — The Massachusetts Senate approved a $32.4 billion budget at midday that increases money for local schools, keeps the Taunton State Hospital for the mentally ill open, and includes new provisions intended to crack down on illegal immigration.
Chelsea Conaboy Health Reporter and White Coat Notes Blogger, Boston Globe @cconaboy
Senate approves a budget that keeps #Taunton Hospital open: http://t.co/9m2xY1xa from @NoahBierman

Boston.com

mobile.boston.com — Filings raise more questions on Warren's ethnic claims US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren has said she was unaware that Harvard Law School had been promoting her purported Native American heritage until she read about it in a newspaper several weeks ago.
Josh Kraushaar Executive Editor, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineJosh
Elizabeth Warren, call your office (again) http://t.co/T8J43TvT

Top 50+ creative writing professors on Twitter

boston.com — Writers love Twitter. The reason? We work in solitary confinement--a short distance from the fridge and coffeemaker and often with a dog or cat or two to keep us company while we stare at a screen. Twitter is our water cooler, our cocktail party, our cafe.
Joy Resmovits Education Reporter, Huffington Post @Joy_Resmovits
RT @Scholastic: Any writers out there? This could come in handy: Top 50+ creative writing professors on Twitter. http://t.co/o7GVp15G

Boston Red Sox - Alfredo Aceves takes his own path to success with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe

boston.com — Alfredo Aceves jogged out of the bullpen at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 8, charged with protecting a three-run lead for the Red Sox in the ninth inning.
Joseph Sullivan Sports Editor, Boston Globe @Globesullivan
Trust him, Alfredo Acves will do the job as Red Sox closer. http://t.co/jYqOfuHE

Brandon Lloyd and Patriots may be a perfect fit

boston.com — A talented player will always get chances. That might sum up the early seasons of Brandon Lloyd's NFL career. The receiver bounced from the 49ers to the Redskins to the Bears over his first six years in the league, getting a reputation as someone who was talented but maybe a little troubled and difficult to deal with.
Joseph Sullivan Sports Editor, Boston Globe @Globesullivan
Brandon Lloyd is another project for the Patriots. He's got talent, flaws. http://t.co/zhYgCNzi

GQ names Valentine, Belichick two of 12 worst coaches in sports

boston.com — Bobby Valentine's BBWAA PR team isn't going to like this. We're sort of just used to it with Bill Belichick by now. GQ Magazine recently named the Red Sox skipper and the Patriots coach two of the 12 worst coaches in sports, joining a list that includes Rex Ryan, Bobby Petrino, and Rick Pitino.
Eric Wilbur Sports Blogger, Boston.com, Boston Globe @GlobeEricWilbur
GQ names Valentine, Belichick two of 12 worst coaches in sports - http://t.co/DnyR7aze

Kennedy widow to address BC law grads

boston.com — The widow of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy is set to give a commencement speech, but she'll be addressing a different group of Catholic graduates than originally planned.
Dylan Byers Political Media Reporter, Politico @DylanByers
RT @baseballcrank: A friend on email asks why the Boston Globe thinks it needs to provide a pronunciation for Worcester http://t.co/Y27pwBOp

Forging a solid connection via the ether

boston.com — Does this courtship sound familiar to you? "We used Instant Messenger a lot. But sometimes you just want to get away from your computer, so then we'd text. But fighting while you text is so tedious you may as well just get back on IM."
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
The Boston Globe's first article on Twitter, from March 2007 - http://t.co/5Ys0j4Hb via @bostonabrams

Celtics face ultimate make-miss shot in Game 7

boston.com — The Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinals series with the Philadelphia 76ers has been a series of lost opportunities. Now, it has the potential to be a series that is just lost. Reaching Game 7 for the Green has been like mindlessly following the siren song of a GPS to an unfamiliar address.
Chris Gasper Sports Columnist, Boston.com, Boston Globe @cgasper
Doc Rivers says it's a make-miss league. I say the Celtics are the ultimate make-miss team vs. the 76ers in Game 7: http://t.co/BCMx9OPn

Boston.com viral video page

boston.com — Boston Globe critics Ty Burr and Wesley Morris review the latest movies.
Neil Swidey Boston Globe Magazine Staff Writer, Boston Globe @neilswidey
What's life like as a child actor? Why does every kid ache to be on Disney Channel? (I shot this video on my iPhone.) http://t.co/oovLZ4Ru

Talbots Tumbles After Sycamore Deal Falls Through: Boston Mover

boston.com — Talbots Inc. fell the most in more than 11 months after ending exclusive talks to be bought by Sycamore Partners for $215 million and saying it will explore other strategic alternatives. Sycamore isn't prepared to make a transaction at this time, Hingham-based Talbots said in a statement.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Talbots tumbles after Sycamore deal falls through http://t.co/35InSxKY

Boston Beer Week kickoff party at CBC

boston.com — Cambridge Brewing Co. will host the official kickoff party for Boston Beer Week on Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. At the event, CBC will release a new beer called Mass Appeal -- a dry-hopped golden ale brewed with citrus zest and...
Steve Greenlee Features Editor, Jazz Critic, Beer Columnist, Boston Globe @SteveGreenlee
#BostonBeerWeek kickoff party at @CambridgeBrewer on Tuesday. http://t.co/YnSPsKGh @idlehandsbeer @MysticBrewery @NightShiftBeer

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

boston.com — Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney walks past reporters on the campaign charter flight between New York and Washington, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Andrew Miga Political Writer, Associated Press @AP_Andrew_Miga
AP: AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify http://t.co/W1V7Y0IO via @BostonDotCom #mapoli #2012 #election
Andrew Miga Political Writer, Associated Press @AP_Andrew_Miga
My AP story on new Romney ad. AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify http://t.co/W1V7Y0IO via @BostonDotCom

OL Jamey Richard signed by Pats

boston.com — The Patriots have signed G/C Jamey Richard, according to league sources. The 27-year old Richard is 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, and was originally a 7th round pick of the Colts in 2008 out of the University of Buffalo, though he has New England roots: he was born in Weston, Conn.
Shalise Manza Young Patriots Beat Reporter, Boston Globe @shalisemyoung
Extra points blog: OL Jamey Richard signed by Pats - http://t.co/YwSja1Mj

OL Jamey Richard signed by Pats

boston.com — The Patriots have signed G/C Jamey Richard, according to league sources. The 27-year old Richard is 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, and was originally a 7th round pick of the Colts in 2008 out of the University of Buffalo, though he has New England roots: he was born in Weston, Conn.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: OL Jamey Richard signed by Pats: New England adds depth on the offensive line. http://t.co/9ZjJcNyi

Texas farmers use business wile to weather drought

boston.com — Linda Galayda hauled water and flagged down truck drivers to ask about their hay. She sold calves and young cows and made her son leave their East Texas family ranch for a job in San Antonio.
Kate Galbraith Energy and Environment Reporter, Texas Tribune @KateGalbraith
Texas farmers use business wile to weather drought http://t.co/T6So2Sky (AP)

Boston.com viral video page

boston.com — Boston Globe critics Ty Burr and Wesley Morris review the latest movies.
Angela Nelson News Editor, Boston Globe @BostonAngela
Video - Summer Seen: Arnold Arboretum http://t.co/2oK4HAr8

Transit police investigating fatal vehicle accident at MBTA ferry boat terminal in Quincy

boston.com — Transit police today are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident at the MBTA's ferry boat terminal in Quincy. According to the department's official Twitter page, detectives were dispatched to the terminal around 6:30 a.m. after a fuel operator was struck by a truck and fatally injured. No further information is currently available.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Transit police investigating fatal vehicle accident at MBTA ferry boat terminal in Quincy http://t.co/9jAkgQKY

Talbots fails to reach acquisition agreement with Sycamore

boston.com — Talbots Inc. said it failed to reach an agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners for $215 million within its exclusivity period. Based in Hingham, Talbots is known for its classic styles of women's clothing. But the niche of consumers who want to buy such styles seems to be narrowing, and Talbots has endured five years of declining sales.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Talbots fails to reach acquisition agreement with Sycamore http://t.co/ylM8Tpcx

Pecking my battles

articles.boston.com — Once the science fair was over, I assumed that Buddy would cluck out his days on a bucolic farm. Two young girls and their soft-hearted mother, a veterinarian, had very different plans. As the newcomer in that group, I didn't have much say.
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
RIP, BUDDY: The initial story in the saga for @GlobeMcGrory... http://t.co/SVF1YQZM

5 ultimate summer movies

articles.boston.com — Here are five of my picks for the ultimate summer movie. Don't forget your sunscreen. - "Point Break'' (1991): This was my choice for Singer's survey. I wrote of Kathryn Bigelow's crime thriller, starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze: "Clearly the correct answer is `Point Break.'
Christy Lemire Movie Critic, Associated Press @christylemire
From yesterday: 5 ultimate summer movies. With thanks to @mattsinger for letting me "borrow" from him: http://t.co/8BalJnO7

Movies with one role, two actors

boston.com — Happy 1st birthday to us! $12.95 for admission for one to Davis F...Get this deal
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
This also appears as a story, but it works better as a gallery: Movies with one role, two actors http://t.co/DKMyE7Xj via @BostonDotCom

Local comedians present Awesome '80s Show

articles.boston.com — And she looked good. "I had the biggest hair ever," MacFarland said in a phone interview. "I mean, it was humongous. I have pin-straight hair in real life, but through the '80s I had perms. My mom gave me my first perm when I was in first grade, and it just got bigger and bigger as I got older and older."
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
Tonight @anderskamp & I see this comedian I wrote about last year. Hope she's as funny on stage as in a phone interview http://t.co/o6rgPpXH

Former SpeechWorks chief executive out raising money for Xtone, startup that wants to speech-enable mobile apps

boston.com — In the days before Siri, one of the most innovative speech startups around was Boston's SpeechWorks International. The company mainly focused on bringing speech recognition to the phone systems of customers like Amtrak, United Airlines, and FedEx, helping handle calls more efficiently.
Scott Kirsner Innovation Economy Columnist, Boston Globe @ScottKirsner
Remember SpeechWorks (IPO in 2000, then acquired by $NUAN)? Former CEO is out raising $ for a new speech-related biz: http://t.co/96V2jBEJ

Should I reveal a cheat?

boston.com — Q: Hi Meredith, I have recently found myself in the awful, awkward, uncomfortable position of learning that my friend's boyfriend is cheating on her. If that situation on its own isn't complicated enough, it gets worse. To start, my friendship with her began because she is my boyfriend's friend's girlfriend.
Meredith Goldstein Celebrity and Relationship Columnist, Boston Globe @MeredithGoldste
In Love Letters, it's a tattling question. http://t.co/CYIxdtlZ And a song of the day: http://t.co/bMeH9Vnd

Senate panel cuts $33m in Pakistan aid

boston.com — A Senate panel expressed its outrage Thursday over Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden, cutting aid to Islamabad by $33 million - $1 million for every year of the physician's 33-year sentence for high treason.
Andrew Munchbach Associate Mobile Editor, Engadget @amunchbach
http://t.co/Q8Dm3Dtk (Senate panel cuts $33m in Pakistan aid - The Boston Globe)

Burke Mountain Resort sold to owners of Jay Peak

articles.boston.com — Wright was clear that the recent upgrades at Jay Peak were not an automatic indication of what is likely at Burke Mountain, though he did feel that having ownership rooted in the Northeast Kingdom would be a win for the region. Ginn Company was the seller.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
#Boston.com Popular: Burke Mountain Resort sold to owners of Jay Peak http://t.co/JDyEc9CV

Wary of fan anger, athletes largely avoid political fray

boston.com — In Boston, only one of 188 players listed on the rosters of the city's four principal teams has made a political donation during the current presidential election cycle.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
#RedSox Update: Wary of fan anger, athletes largely avoid political fray http://t.co/tXFHvqRa

Vertex’s cystic fibrosis treatment wins EU regulator’s backing

boston.com — Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Kalydeco, the first medicine to attack the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, won the backing of the European Union's drug regulator. Kalydeco should be approved by the European Commission for use against a rare form of cystic fibrosis in patients ages 6 and older who have a specific gene mutation, the London-based European Medicines Agency said today in a statement.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Vertex’s cystic fibrosis treatment wins EU regulator’s backing http://t.co/q01lUk7r

Rays adopt nerd style for Boston road trip

boston.com — The Rays are traveling to Boston for a Memorial Day weekend series against the Red Sox, and manager Joe Maddon has made this one of his famous "theme" road trips. This time around, it's the "Ken Rosenthal/nerd theme," according to a Tweet from Maddon.
Matt Pepin Sports Editor, Boston.com, Boston Globe @mattpep15
Here's how the #Rays rolled on their way up to Boston to play #RedSox: http://t.co/7r4jctgK

Maine churches raising money to fight gay marriage

boston.com — PORTLAND, Maine-Scores of Maine churches will pass the collection plate a second time at Sunday services on Father's Day to kick off a fundraising campaign for the lead opposition group to November's ballot question asking voters to legalize same-sex marriages.
David Crary National Social Issues Reporter, Associated Press @CraryAP
#Maine churches planning to collect cash to fund opposition to #gaymarriage ballot measure http://t.co/pBayrAkE #religion #LGBT

Coughlin ranked ahead of Belichick among NFL coaches

boston.com — Here's another ranking up for debate: NFL writer Clifton Brown of Sporting News has posted his ranking of NFL head coaches, 1-32, taking into consideration each coach's accomplishments, but also where he is now. Brown declares the Giants' Tom Coughlin as the league's top coach, with the Patriots' Bill Belichick second.
Shalise Manza Young Patriots Beat Reporter, Boston Globe @shalisemyoung
Extra points blog: Coughlin ranked ahead of Belichick among NFL coaches - http://t.co/rtlcZUkr

Coughlin ranked ahead of Belichick among NFL coaches

boston.com — Here's another ranking up for debate: NFL writer Clifton Brown of Sporting News has posted his ranking of NFL head coaches, 1-32, taking into consideration each coach's accomplishments, but also where he is now. Brown declares the Giants' Tom Coughlin as the league's top coach, with the Patriots' Bill Belichick second.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: Coughlin ranked ahead of Belichick among NFL coaches: The offseason has become a time to cr... http://t.co/gNKWyQeI

Burke Mountain Resort sold to owners of Jay Peak

articles.boston.com — Wright was clear that the recent upgrades at Jay Peak were not an automatic indication of what is likely at Burke Mountain, though he did feel that having ownership rooted in the Northeast Kingdom would be a win for the region. Ginn Company was the seller.
Matthew Quayle Executive Producer, Squawk Box and Squawk On The Street, CNBC @matthew_quayle
Another blog on the @jaypeakresort & @skiburke merger http://t.co/uOO0miwD @SkiNewEngland @SkieGuide #skiing #snowboarding @ski_vermont

Mitt Romney returns to Mass. for fundraiser

boston.com — Mitt Romney returns to Massachusetts on Thursday night for a fundraiser at the home of a former colleague at Bain Capital, a firm that has increasingly been under the spotlight in the presidential race.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Mitt Romney returns to Mass. for fundraiser - Mitt Romney returns to Massachusetts on Thursday night for a fundraise... http://t.co/xN3ihiFR
Sabrina Siddiqui Politics Reporter @SabrinaSiddiqui
RT @mviser: Romney returns to Massachusetts -- and the home of a former Bain colleague -- to raise money tonight http://t.co/qjqKCtQz
Christopher Rowland Washington Bureau Chief, Boston Globe @GlobeRowland
From West Philly to Chestnut Hill, quite a contrast -- Mitt Romney returns to Mass. for fundraiser http://t.co/NG03g8yw via @BostonDotCom

Boston Red Sox - Daisuke Matsuzaka will start up rehab work again - The Boston Globe

boston.com — Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was shut down on Sunday because of a sore neck, has been cleared to pitch and is scheduled to start for Triple A Pawtucket on Saturday.
Peter Abraham Red Sox Writer, Boston Globe @PeteAbe
In today's Globe: Red Sox notebook: Daisuke Matsuzaka will start up rehab work again - http://t.co/7cJMb9Ua

Boston Red Sox - Alfredo Aceves takes his own path to success with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe

boston.com — Alfredo Aceves jogged out of the bullpen at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 8, charged with protecting a three-run lead for the Red Sox in the ninth inning.
Peter Abraham Red Sox Writer, Boston Globe @PeteAbe
In today's Globe: Alfredo Aceves takes his own path to success with the Red Sox - http://t.co/tKMLXSLK

Brandon Lloyd and Patriots may be a perfect fit

boston.com — A talented player will always get chances. That might sum up the early seasons of Brandon Lloyd's NFL career. The receiver bounced from the 49ers to the Redskins to the Bears over his first six years in the league, getting a reputation as someone who was talented but maybe a little troubled and difficult to deal with.
Shalise Manza Young Patriots Beat Reporter, Boston Globe @shalisemyoung
In the Globe: Brandon Lloyd and Patriots may be a perfect fit - http://t.co/GatLmpWK

NRC’s chief is against Pilgrim

boston.com — Six years after the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station sought to renew its license, the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission today voted to deny the plant the right to continue operating for another 20 years. But his vote is likely to be in the minority, and opponents of renewing Pilgrim's license said they expect the full commission to outvote Gregory B.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
Nuclear Regulatory commission chairman votes to deny license renewal for Plymouth’s Pilgrim nuke plant http://t.co/upOz01zt

A contractor gives advice to home sellers

boston.com — Paul Morse,owner of Morse Constructions Inc, a Boston-area design/build firm gives this advice to sellers of housing with good bones that need updating: Are you trying to sell a house that needs cosmetic improvements? If a house has good bones, encourage potential buyers to look below the surface.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
#Boston.com Popular: A contractor gives advice to home sellers http://t.co/NfMb9xz5

Bradley gets notice, but no promotion

boston.com — Beset by injuries that have resulted in seven Red Sox outfielders being placed on the disabled list, the organization took steps to bolster its ranks Thursday by promoting Ronald Bermudez from Double A Portland to Triple A Pawtucket and Shannon Wilkerson from High A Salem to Portland.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
#RedSox Update: Bradley gets notice, but no promotion - Beset by injuries that have resulted in seven Red Sox outfie... http://t.co/9HwYOodH

Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren have campaign to go, but undecided vote already narrow

boston.com — Consider this as you brace for a multimillion-dollar US Senate race this fall that hijacks the commercial time between your favorite TV shows, fills the newspaper, and is propelled by verbal barrages between Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Elizabeth Warren. With six months to go, only 5 percent of voters are undecided and left to be convinced by it all.
Noah Bierman State House Reporter, Boston Globe @Noahbierman
Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren have campaign to go, but undecided vote already narrow http://t.co/MF7aFnZz
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
MASS. SENATE: Latest Suffolk poll shows tight race over very few voters... http://t.co/ucdrEJmU
John Ellement Breaking News Metro Reporter, Boston Globe @jrebosglobe
RT @globeglen: MASS. SENATE: Latest Suffolk poll shows tight race over very few voters... http://t.co/zd68AqMi
David S. Bernstein Staff Writer, Boston Phoenix @dbernstein
Good analysis MT @globeglen: MASS. SENATE: undecideds now few, meaning active campaign to convince small group http://t.co/uNyVq7nJ #mapoli
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
MASS. SENATE: Latest poll shows that undecideds now few, meaning active campaign to convince small group... http://t.co/ucdrEJmU #mapoli

OTA #1 observations

boston.com — FOXBOROUGH - Here are some observations from today's practice that was open to the media. Before I begin, a few disclaimers. It is VERY, VERY early, so don't go flying off the handle about anything. Things will certainly change in time. This is the third practice the Patriots have had.
Shalise Manza Young Patriots Beat Reporter, Boston Globe @shalisemyoung
RT @GlobePatriots: Patriots practice observations http://t.co/G36PSuE2
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Patriots practice observations http://t.co/NfBIMxwK

President Obama burning midnight oil as he raises money for reelection campaign

boston.com — The president of the United States travels in a government aircraft that contains his own cabin and bed. If anyone can handle the rigors of the road, it's him. But President Obama has been keeping some long days lately, often due to fund-raising events for his reelection campaign.
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
PRESIDENT OBAMA: He didn't get to bed until 2 a.m., and won't get home til nearly midnight, as he campaigns late-night. http://t.co/Yzi1Kt2R
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
PRESIDENT OBAMA: As he raises money late into the night for reelection, is he saving enough for day job? http://t.co/Yzi1Kt2R #mapoli
Zeke Miller Politics Reporter, BuzzFeed @ZekeJMiller
President Obama burning midnight oil as he raises money for reelection campaign http://t.co/kLZj4iMs http://t.co/s4SPjEgh

Where Do We Go Now?

boston.com — Where Do We Go Now? How can women ever get men to stop killing each other? Director, co-writer, costar Nadine Labaki ("Caramel") envisions a dusty Lebanese village where the women, Christian and Muslim alike, join forces to foil their husbands' bloodymindedness. It's "Lysistrata" in the desert, overly diffuse but full of heart, laughter, and sorrow.
Ty Burr Movie Critic, Boston Globe @tyburr
In the Globe: Where Do We Go Now? - http://t.co/H5zcWr71

Knowing your genome may not do much to improve predictions about disease

boston.com — A study led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health adds to the emerging picture of how difficult it will be to use genetic information to make meaningful predictions about risk for common diseases.
Carolyn Y. Johnson Science Reporter, Boston Globe @Carolynyjohnson
Knowing your genome may not do much to improve predictions about disease http://t.co/Pa3TN1XQ via @BostonDotCom

Salem woman charged for trying spread scabies

boston.com — SALEM, Mass. (AP) - Police say a Salem woman has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly trying to infect her landlord with a skin disease.
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
Ummm ... Salem woman charged for trying spread scabies http://t.co/pGjZo310 via @BostonDotCom

Inside the new Faneuil Hall visitor center

boston.com — Inside the new Faneuil Hall visitor center
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
Inside the new Faneuil Hall visitor center: a gallery http://t.co/zBsuCHvL via @BostonDotCom

Faneuil Hall visitor center opens Friday

boston.com — (Jeremy C. Fox for Boston.com) Friday marks a new era for Faneuil Hall, as the 270-year-old landmark becomes not just a tourist destination but the central location for any visitor interested in Boston's history. Faneuil Hall's first-floor marketplace is now home to a National Park Service visitor center for both the Boston National Historical Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site.
Jeremy C. Fox Reporter, Boston.com, Boston Globe @JeremyCFox
Faneuil Hall visitor center opens Friday http://t.co/KJ8nlQKQ via @BostonDotCom

Boston-area team finds cancer cells have appetite for glycine, providing lead in effort to halt tumors

boston.com — The fastest growing cancer cells gorge themselves on a particular nutrient called glycine, a team of Boston-area scientists reported Thursday, providing a possible new lead in efforts to develop therapies that can stop a tumor's rapacious growth. Cancer has long been known to reprogram how cells burn energy, altering how they consume sugar.
Carolyn Y. Johnson Science Reporter, Boston Globe @Carolynyjohnson
Boston-area team finds cancer cells have appetite for glycine, providing lead in effort to halt tumors http://t.co/eh4EXcu1

Addai comfortable on other side of rivalry

boston.com — The former Colts back is ready and willing to help young players like Ridley and Vereen.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: Addai comfortable on other side of rivalry: The former Colts back is ready and willing to h... http://t.co/eIb34piN

Koppen: This is where I want to be

boston.com — FOXBOROUGH -- Center Dan Koppen is taking part in organized team activities for the Patriots this week after missing nearly all of last season with an ankle injury he suffered in the opener. Following a two-hour practice on the fields behind Gillette Stadium, Koppen met with the media, and said it wasn't easy watching as the team advanced to the Super Bowl.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: Koppen: This is where I want to be: Center Dan Koppen is taking part in organized team acti... http://t.co/ywtGTNHE

Was the injured Avery Bradley the key to the Celtics' ... offense?

boston.com — PHILADELPHIA -- The news that the Celtics may lose guard Avery Bradley for the rest of the season is an immediate blow to the team's defense, depriving Doc Rivers of his best on-ball defender in the seventh game of a series dominated by guard play.
Gary Dzen Celtics Writer, Boston Globe @GlobeGaryDzen
Why losing Avery Bradley, a defensive player, has trickled down to the offense: http://t.co/208YPrcU
Matt Pepin Sports Editor, Boston.com, Boston Globe @mattpep15
Another way of looking at the impact of #Celtics losing Avery Bradley, from @GlobeGaryDzen: http://t.co/k7zesubx

What the heck is a BB cream?

boston.com — In today's Wall Street Journal, reporter Elizabeth Holmes dove deep into the rise of BB creams in luxury and mass market retailers. The truth is, beauty fanantics (me) have been chasing these multi-use "miracle" creams for years, ordering them compulsively off Asian e-commerce websites while attempting to decipher what exactly we were applying to skin while feeling a little more than just lost in translation.
Elizabeth Holmes Retail Reporter, Wall Street Journal @EHolmesWSJ
More on BB cream - thanks for the shout-out, @BosStylephile! http://t.co/jCSZTub0

OTA #1 observations

boston.com — FOXBOROUGH - Here are some observations from today's practice that was open to the media. Before I begin, a few disclaimers. It is VERY, VERY early, so don't go flying off the handle about anything. Things will certainly change in time. This is the third practice the Patriots have had.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: OTA #1 observations: A few individual observations as the Patriots have their first session... http://t.co/TBqwWAsU

Mitt Romney, in second general election ad, paints vision of him as ‘President Romney’

boston.com — In its second television ad, Mitt Romney continues his effort to assist American voters in view him as their president. Following up a "Day One" ad that debuted last week, the Romney campaign says in a second installment that Romney would immediately focus on deficit-reduction during his first day in office.
Reid Wilson Editor in Chief, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineReid
Veepstakes hint? New Romney ad features opening shot with Tim Pawlenty (ok, not really a hint) -- http://t.co/KpZEXKJt
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
MITT ROMNEY: Second general election TV ad continues presenting image of him as president... http://t.co/VP0B3RS2 #mapoli

Ochocinco robbed of prized Starbucks card

boston.com — As he does most days, Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco documented his life Wednesday in detail on Twitter. Wednesday stood out, though, because he was the victim of a vehicle break-in, and while the thieves apparently smashed a window and took his wallet, it was the loss of his Starbucks Gold Card that troubled him the most.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
#Boston.com Popular: Ochocinco robbed of prized Starbucks card http://t.co/RxzHBkzA

South Shore Hospital to pay $750M to settle data breach charges

boston.com — South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth will pay $750,000 to settle charges related to a 2010 data breach that compromised the personal information on over 800,000 people. "Hospitals and other entities that handle personal and protected health information have an obligation to properly protect this sensitive data, whether it is in paper or electronic form," said Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley in a release.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
South Shore Hospital to pay $750,000 to settle data breach charges http://t.co/Ycd6z3sV

Roll call at practice

boston.com — FOXBOROUGH -- A few quick notes before we come back in a little bit with a little more detail from the Patriots practice on Thursday. Not present for likely injury/rehab reasons: LG Logan Mankins, RT Sebastian Vollmer, WR Anthony Gonzalez. Not present for reasons unknown: RG Brian Waters, LB Tracy White, TE Daniels Fells.
Greg A. Bedard NFL Reporter, Boston Globe @GregABedard
Globe Patriots blog: Roll call at practice: Patriots were without 12 players for first practice open to the media. http://t.co/4CSgh4ZT

Elizabeth Warren pulls even with Scott Brown in new poll

boston.com — Elizabeth Warren, emerging from what many consider the roughest patch yet in her Senate campaign, has pulled into a virtual tie with US Senator Scott Brown, according to a new Suffolk University/7News poll.
Rick Green News Columnist and Blogger, Hartford Courant @CTConfidential
Interesting. Poll suggests Warren unscathed by Indian heritage controversy; Obama crushes Mittens in home state. http://t.co/eDT0qLp6
David Schoetz Staff Writer, New York Daily News @Schoetz
Suffolk/7 News polls show Brown 48% to Warren 47%... skeptical in Brooklyn... #masen http://t.co/Si0GnWGA (via @bostondotcom)

Trackers, reporters, Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren: Get over it

boston.com — The Globe's Stephanie Ebbert had an interesting - and kind of fun - story in Tuesday's paper headlined "Candidates wary as opposition cameras roll." Here are the first paragraphs of her story: The Haverhill VFW Post was friendly territory for Senator Scott Brown, a National Guardsman himself.
Stephanie Ebbert Metro Reporter, Boston Globe @StephanieEbbert
Trackers, reporters, Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren: Get over it - http://t.co/AvOBlclf

State Senate passes amendment to close Melanie’s Law loophole

boston.com — The state Senate has voted unanimously to close a loophole in Melanie's Law, the measure intended to crack down on repeat drunk drivers. A recent Supreme Judicial Court decision said the Registry of Motor Vehicles could not count cases that are "continued without a finding" as convictions in determining what sanctions to bring against repeat drunk drivers.
Mike Bello Metro Assignment Editor, Boston Globe @TheBelloBlotter
State senate passes amendment to close Melanie's law loophole. Address SJC ruling last week. http://t.co/fPZ9qfkR

Once again, Curt Schilling pitches investors on 38 Studios, his Rhode Island videogame start-up

articles.boston.com — The investment overview that UBS has been e-mailing around says that 38 Studios' first game, the single-player role-playing game "Reckoning," will be out in the first quarter of next year, and its second game, "Copernicus," a massively-multiplayer online game (MMO) similar to "World of Warcraft," will be released in the fourth quarter.
Scott Kirsner Innovation Economy Columnist, Boston Globe @ScottKirsner
Blast from the past: last July, UBS was pitching 38 Studios as a "pre-IPO" co that'd be "extremely profitable" by 2013: http://t.co/ladShDoG

SJC considers whether Boston Police can use student IDs in criminal investigation

boston.com — The state's highest court today ordered a juvenile court judge to explore whether the privacy rights of Boston public school students are violated when their student ID cards are given to Boston police for use in photo arrays.
Mike Bello Metro Assignment Editor, Boston Globe @TheBelloBlotter
SJC asks judge to reconsider issue of allowing police to use student IDs in criminal probes. http://t.co/NfAgzvax

Seven injured when nuclear submarine, USS Miami, catches fire in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

boston.com — Firefighters battled for 12 hours to bring a fire inside a nuclear-powered US Navy submarine in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under control, officials said today. Seven people, including five firefighters, were injured during the incident. No one was seriously injured during the fire on board the USS Miami (SSN 755).
Mike Bello Metro Assignment Editor, Boston Globe @TheBelloBlotter
Nuke sub fire probe at Portsmouth, N.H. shipyard continues. 7 firefighters hurt. Damaged torpedo room. http://t.co/yfmEUvQk

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' delayed until March 2013

boston.com — Fans excited to see Channing Tatum team up with Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis in the next installment of the "G.I. Joe" films will have to wait quite a bit longer. Just short of its planned June 29 release, Paramount Pictures has pushed back the second film, "G.I.
Ty Burr Movie Critic, Boston Globe @tyburr
New in the blog: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' delayed until March 2013 - http://t.co/yp7SUJUk

China rules US clean energy support improper

boston.com — China's Commerce Ministry issued a ruling Thursday that U.S. government support for six renewable energy projects violated free-trade rules, the latest volley in a widening conflict over clean power.
Matthew Daly Environment and Energy Correspondent, Associated Press @MatthewDalyWDC
AP: In latest volley over #solar power, China rules US clean energy support improper http://t.co/OR6K4LRM

Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, lists himself in Harvard classbook: says awards include 8 life sentences

boston.com — Ted Kaczynski - the domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber, who is serving life in prison for sending deadly mail bombs - will not be able to attend his 50th class reunion at Harvard College. But he did contribute a bizarre entry to the alumni report for the class of 1962.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
Man, it's too bad Ted Kaczynski is a luddite. His Tweets would be awesome. http://t.co/D2zTmOP4

Hormone replacement therapy: benefits outweigh risks for some women

boston.com — It's been a decade since postmenopausal women were warned off hormone replacement therapy after a large randomized trial called the Women's Health Initiative found that the combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone caused more heart attacks and strokes than it prevented -- in addition to raising breast cancer risks.
Deborah Kotz Daily Dose Health Blogger, Boston Globe @debkotz2
New thinking on HRT, 10 years after WHI trial; it offers net benefits, not net risks to those suffering hot flashes http://t.co/ftg2Fr7M

WMECO customers to see lower bills

boston.com — SPRINGFIELD - Residential customers of Western Massachusetts Electric Co. can expect to see their monthly bills drop 13 to 15 percent starting July 1. The cuts approved by state utilities regulators will last six months and would mean a $5.90 reduction in the monthly bill of customers who use 600 kilowatt hours per month.
Ron Agrella Web Editor, Boston Globe @RonAgrella
WMECO customers to see lower bills http://t.co/Ujdo8wsG

Ochocinco robbed of prized Starbucks card

boston.com — As he does most days, Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco documented his life Wednesday in detail on Twitter. Wednesday stood out, though, because he was the victim of a vehicle break-in, and while the thieves apparently smashed a window and took his wallet, it was the loss of his Starbucks Gold Card that troubled him the most.
Matt Pepin Sports Editor, Boston.com, Boston Globe @mattpep15
Grand theft @Starbucks : http://t.co/FPFvnwi0

NCAA lacrosse championships preview

Matt Pepin Sports Editor, Boston.com, Boston Globe @mattpep15
The college lacrosse championships will be decided at Gillette Stadium this weekend. Here's a preview: http://t.co/hp4r2Pp7 #ncaalax

Elizabeth Warren pulls even with Scott Brown in new poll

boston.com — Elizabeth Warren, emerging from what many consider the roughest patch yet in her Senate campaign, has pulled into a virtual tie with US Senator Scott Brown, according to a new Suffolk University/7News poll.
Jeffrey Feldman Freelance Journalist and Blogger @JeffreyFeldman
Warren pulls even with Brown in new poll... http://t.co/V0xoymjH
Cynthia Needham State Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globecynthia
Despite bad few wks, Warren pulls even w/ Brown MT @mlevenson: Warren, down by 9 pts in Feb, even in new poll: http://t.co/N5X780ix #mapoli
Michael Levenson Political Reporter, Boston Globe @mlevenson
Elizabeth Warrren, down by 9 pts in February, pulls even with Scott Brown in new poll: http://t.co/B4fl4mQW

Unabomber updates Harvard University alumni book

boston.com — Harvard University alumni attending their 50th class reunion this week are getting updates on classmates, but one person stands out among those sharing news about career moves, retirements and grandkids -- Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.
Dan Wolken National Sports Columnist, The Daily @DanWolken
The Unabomber updates Harvard alumni profile in advance of 50th reunion, lists "prisoner" as occupation http://t.co/MnThq43g
Dan Wolken National Sports Columnist, The Daily @DanWolken
Unabomber updates his Harvard profile page for 50th reunion, lists "prisoner" as occupation http://t.co/MnThq43g

Unabomber updates Harvard University alumni book

boston.com — Harvard University alumni attending their 50th class reunion this week are getting updates on classmates, but one person stands out among those sharing news about career moves, retirements and grandkids -- Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.
Claire Suddath Reporter, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @clairesuddath
Ted Kaczynski isn't going to make it to his college reunion this year. But he's still in Harvard's alumni directory. http://t.co/RvLGdJ5F

Thursday combo 'Idol'/TV chat at 11 a.m.

boston.com — From 11 a.m. to 11:45, come chat about all things "American Idol." Did the right person win? Did Steven Tyler call anything beautiful? Did JLo get "goosies"? Will you watch next year? And then from 11:45-12:30 we'll switch to our usual TV free-skate, wherein we talk about whatever you like from the "Revenge" finale to the upcoming summer shows.
Angela Nelson News Editor, Boston Globe @BostonAngela
Thursday combo 'Idol'/TV chat at 11 a.m. http://t.co/wqA96rRr

Gulf fishermen reel from seafood troubles

boston.com — In this May 16, 2012, photo, Tuna Pham, a shrimper, talks as he works on his idle boat in Lafitte, La. The mood is gloomy on the hard-working shrimp and crab docks of this gritty fishing town in the Barataria estuary, a traditional seafood basket for New Orleans, as the second full year of fishing since BP's catastrophic oil spill kicks into high gear.
Ramit Plushnick Masti Environment Reporter, Associated Press @RamitMastiAP
Gulf fishermen reel from seafood troubles http://t.co/jxRZeYhp via @BostonDotCom

Liquid Metal Battery secures $15m in Series B round

boston.com — Liquid Metal Battery Corp. announced today it has raised an additional $15 million in funding, completing its Series B round. The round was led by Khosla Ventures. The company's Series A round investors, Bill Gates of Microsoft fame and the energy company Total, fully participated in this Series B round.
Scott Kirsner Innovation Economy Columnist, Boston Globe @ScottKirsner
RT @SparkplugPower: Liquid Metal Battery secures $15m in Series B round http://t.co/qUzVLeEx via @BostonDotCom Some good battery news!

Thursday combo 'Idol'/TV chat at 11 a.m.

boston.com — From 11 a.m. to 11:45, come chat about all things "American Idol." Did the right person win? Did Steven Tyler call anything beautiful? Did JLo get "goosies"? Will you watch next year? And then from 11:45-12:30 we'll switch to our usual TV free-skate, wherein we talk about whatever you like from the "Revenge" finale to the upcoming summer shows.
Sarah Rodman Music and TV Critic, Boston Globe @GlobeRodman
It's a Thursday TV chat combo! At 11 we talk "Idol" at 11:45 we do the TV free-skate and chat about everything else. http://t.co/991zVWpD

Title talk with Bobby V

boston.com — The Red Sox are back at .500, getting stellar outings from their starting pitchers (Daniel Bard, aside; yeesh), the bullpen has been nails, and the offense continues to rake, as evidenced by Scott (Burly) Podsednik going deep for the first time since May 6 - 2010 - in Wednesday's compelling 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Eric Wilbur Sports Blogger, Boston.com, Boston Globe @GlobeEricWilbur
Title talk with Bobby V - http://t.co/QrLMYGhv

Literary scholar Paul Fussell dead at 88

boston.com — This 2008 photo provided by Cole Behringer shows Paul Fussell. Paul Fussell, an acclaimed literary scholar who won a National Book Award in 1976 for "The Great War and Modern Memory," died Wednesday morning, May 23, 2012 at age 88. His stepson Cole Behringer said Fussell died of natural causes in a long-term care facility in Medford, Ore.
Dan Murphy Staff Writer, Christian Science Monitor @bungdan
The brilliant Paul Fussell passed. If you haven't read him, you're missing out. http://t.co/Wk6VIE3U