February 2011
USDA Calls for More Exercise, Less Food
Stay away from the television at mealtimes and skip the hamburgers in favor of seafood and vegetables, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends in the latest of the federal government’s closely watched dietary guidelines, The Wall Street Journal reported in its Tuesday edition. http://bit.ly/hJgWD3
Antarctica Cruise Ship Runs Aground
A cruise ship carrying 115 people, including American, British and Australian tourists, was stranded Monday after running aground on its way back to Argentina from a visit to Antarctica. http://bit.ly/dSv0KZ
Enrollment in US Loan-Assistance Plan Up
The number of homeowners enrolled in the government’s signature loan-assistance plan grew last month, a slight improvement for a troubled program that has been under fire on Capitol Hill, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. http://bit.ly/gRxMjX
Miley Cyrus Movie Edited After Scandal
An upcoming movie starring Miley Cyrus has been edited so as not to show her character smoking marijuana after Cyrus was seen smoking from a bong in a real life home video, Us Weekly reported Monday. http://bit.ly/e2TLPQ
January 2011
Judge Strikes Down Health Care Law
A Florida federal judge ruled Monday, in a 26-state challenge to President Barack Obama’s national health care law, that the provision requiring individuals to purchase health insurance by 2014 or suffer a penalty is unconstitutional. http://bit.ly/giUwEw
Company plans largest solar array in NE
A Boston-based renewable energy company is pledging to open the region’s biggest solar power array on a former landfill in Canton. http://bit.ly/gvqqWO
Snow plowing taking toll on budgets
BOSTON - State and local leaders are keeping a worried eye on soaring snow removal costs as they wait for another blast of winter. http://bit.ly/fMseXh
Egypt Unveils New Cabinet
President Hosni Mubarak unveiled Egypt’s new cabinet Monday as foreign nations worked to evacuate citizens from the country, amid continuing anti-regime protests that could see a million people take to the streets this week. http://bit.ly/hXvyYh
Contador is ready to fight his ban
After testing positive for clenbuterol during the Tour de France, Alberto Contador was told of a “proposed” 12-month suspension from cycling. http://bit.ly/ei5ZqV
Winter fun ideas: Places to visit in MA
With this brutal winter we’re having, who wouldn’t want to get away given the chance? Realistically, its kind of tough to do, but you don’t have to leave Massachusetts to find all kinds of interesting things to do. http://bit.ly/h5EoPj
Mass held for slain NY college student
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - A Pace University football player killed by police was remembered at a memorial service by another college where he spent his freshman year. http://bit.ly/hiGwqh
Google needs app experts, counter Apple
Google plans to hire dozens of software developers to create applications for smartphones and other mobile devices — a new strategy aimed partly at helping Google counter Apple in one of high tech’s hottest sectors, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. http://bit.ly/fa6R7w
Fast Five
Fast Five http://bit.ly/h8VJuO
Prowl
Prowl http://bit.ly/dF2lPP
Snow banks play part in pet's death
A Scituate family is dealing with the death of a pet and they say snow banks are to blame. http://bit.ly/f3MYyF
Bower returns from Egypt
Colin Bower was in Egypt to see his children but was forced to head home after protests got out of control. http://bit.ly/eieBea
Woman arrested after standoff
Police say a woman who had claimed to have a rifle and a bomb and barricaded herself in her Massachusetts home has been arrested. http://bit.ly/e4RBMY
Celtics beat Lakers 109-96
Paul Pierce scored 32 points, Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 13 rebounds with a large bandage over a cut on his head, and the Boston Celtics won their NBA finals rematch with the Lakers on Sunday, overcoming Kobe Bryant’s 41 points in a 109-96 victory. http://bit.ly/hG6qht
HVAC Mechanic
This position requires knowledge of HVAC systems, including repair and maintenance and basic electric and plumbing skills; knowledge of OSHA standards for chemical use; skill in the use of hand and power tools; basic English language communication and math skills; the ability to move heavy equipment; and the ability to work at heights up to 30 feet. http://bit.ly/eWlfhH
Wash. Prison Image Kills Female Guard
MONROE, Wash. – A female corrections officer was killed by an inmate Saturday night at a Washington prison, KIRO-TV reported Sunday. http://bit.ly/fsfd1s
'The Rite’ Tops Weekend US Box Office
NEW YORK — The exorcism thriller “The Rite” topped the US weekend box office, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. http://bit.ly/gNwK3z
Dog Alerts Owners To Roof Collapse
A Long Island couple owes the family dog a debt of gratitude. http://bit.ly/eXrs9Y
Army Said To Be Looking For Escapees
Egyptian security officials say army troops have been hunting for the prisoners who escaped overnight from four prisons, including one northwest of Cairo that held hundreds of militants. http://bit.ly/hUZudd
Pakistan: No Comment On US Man's Arrest
MULTAN, Pakistan — Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani declined to comment on Sunday on the arrest of a US man who shot dead two men in Lahore, saying the matter was being probed by courts and regional authorities. http://bit.ly/i8wGr4
Americans urged to leave Egypt
The U.S. Embassy in Egypt has recommended that Americans leave the country as soon as possible, as days of protests descended into chaos, with looters roaming the streets and travelers stranded in the airport. http://bit.ly/gOuPtG
Enter the Void (Soudain le vide)
Enter the Void (Soudain le vide) http://bit.ly/eV9OeE
Enter the Void (Soudain le vide)
Enter the Void (Soudain le vide) http://bit.ly/dFZV2D
Teenager saves woman from burning home
BROCKTON - A teenager is being credited for saving the life of a 96-year-old woman after rescuing her from her burning home Friday night. http://bit.ly/fBCRSo
Mass. Most Wanted: Jan. 29
See if you can help the police in this week’s Mass Most Wanted. http://bit.ly/dEdKM3
Army National Guardsman dies
An Army National Guard Staff Sergeant from Fall River has died. http://bit.ly/i88SLH
Man fatally stabbed at homeless shelter
LOWELL - An employee at a Lowell homeless shelter has died after allegedly being stabbed by one of the shelter’s resident’s early Saturday morning, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone confirmed. http://bit.ly/fxcUDX
Mom Brought Kids On Armed Robbery Trip
LILBURN, Ga. — A Georgia woman, her teenage son and two other teens were arrested Friday after robbing a bank together, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. http://bit.ly/dM5RGP
Hospital gets $7M gift to fight obesity
Children’s Hospital in Boston has received a $7 million gift from the New Balance athletic shoe company to fight childhood obesity. http://bit.ly/fSBdiR
Iranian Mousavi Hails Egypt Protests
Iran’s opposition leader has expressed hope that protests engulfing Egypt can bring change that has so far evaded his own country. http://bit.ly/fQwdoO
Egypt's Mubarak Names Vice President
State television reports Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has named a vice president for the first time since coming to power 30 years ago, choosing his intelligence chief and close confidant Omar Suleiman. http://bit.ly/giP5L8
Garnett's blow mars Phoenix's win
Marcin Gortat had career highs of 19 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 17 points and the Phoenix Suns ran over the weary Boston Celtics 88-71 Friday night in a game that turned ugly late. http://bit.ly/dFtiLt
Ford's Shares Rise on Ratings Upgrade
Shares of Ford Motor Co. edged higher Friday evening as a key ratings agency lifted its rating on the auto maker. http://bit.ly/fNYnuM
Parents worried about NH teen in Egypt
Steven Graves is worried. He hasn’t been able to contact his 18-year-old daughter Courtney who is staying with a host family in Egypt. http://bit.ly/gElt7J
Haiti's Election Results Due Wednesday
Haiti’s election commission said Friday it would announce definitive results from the first round of a disputed November vote on February 2, and set a second round for March 20. http://bit.ly/hCPyG8
Mayor Wants to Broadcast Bird Songs
It may sound like a bird-brained idea, but the mayor of a Mojave Desert city wants to brighten the streets by broadcasting recorded bird songs. http://bit.ly/h0d5QZ
Actress Jaime Pressly Files for Divorce
“My Name is Earl” star Jaime Pressly has filed for divorce from her entertainment lawyer husband Simran Singh — confirming rumors that the pair were headed for splitsville, RadarOnline reported Friday. http://bit.ly/gHyC4L
Mubarak Tells Government to Step Down
Embattled President Hosni Mubarak says he has asked his Cabinet to resign in his first appearance on television since protests erupted demanding his ouster. http://bit.ly/gaVZCf
Rudy Giuliani Heading to NH in March
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has let it be known he has not abandoned hopes for another White House bid in 2012, has scheduled a trip to New Hampshire in March, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported Friday. http://bit.ly/flD3wi
Lea Michele to Sing at Super Bowl XLV
“Glee” starlet Lea Michele will sing “America the Beautiful” next Sunday as part of the pre-game festivities at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, the NFL and FOX announced Friday. http://bit.ly/h2ipVi
Marijuana Kingpin Nabbed 31 Years Later
A key member of a Miami-based marijuana-smuggling ring has been arrested by the US Marshals Service, more than 31 years after skipping out of a federal trial. http://bit.ly/hLunYi
Cars might decide if driver is drunk
WALTHAM - An alcohol-detection prototype that uses automatic sensors to gauge a driver’s fitness to be on the road has been demonstrated for federal transportation officials at a Massachusetts lab. http://bit.ly/elKj5c
County's last Catholic school closing
GREENFIELD - Franklin County’s only Roman Catholic school is closing at the end of the school year after years of falling enrollment and financial struggles. http://bit.ly/e04ej7
Economy Expands Less Than Expected
The economy gained strength at the end of last year as Americans spent at the fastest pace in four years and U.S. companies sold more overseas. The growth is boosting hopes for a stronger 2011. http://bit.ly/fDZ73V
US Man Held in Deaths of 2 Pakistanis
A US consular employee appeared in a Pakistani court Friday and was ordered to be held in police custody over the shooting deaths of two men he said he killed in self-defense, police said. http://bit.ly/gmKlxN
Partial roof collapse in Stoughton
STOUGHTON - The roof of a building in Stoughton collapsed overnight. The abandoned building is located on Washington Street in downtown. http://bit.ly/fzyvYf