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EXIT POLL: ERIC + KIM @ BOSTON PRIDE, SATURDAY 6.8.13

Posted on June 13, 2013 by ANDREW NGUYEN

Okay, if both of you guys wrote a number one selling erotic novel together, what would the title of the book be?
Eric: Probably be, “Get It In”
Kim: *put hand over face in disbelief*
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HELLA NEWSWORTHY: “THIS IS BOSTON” BENEFIT SHOW FOR MARATHON ATTACK VICTIMS

Posted on April 29, 2013 by SARAH RUGGIERO

Because the only way to appropriately respond to a ton of tragic mayhem and destruction is with … more mayhem and destruction, right? Continue reading →

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LEANING LEFT: WHEN MY CITY WAS ATTACKED

Posted on April 26, 2013 by LIZ CASEY

We are Mayor Menino. We are Deval Patrick. We are Elizabeth Warren. We are Big Papi. We are Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. We are Rajon Rondo. We are Nathan Horton. We are Mark Walhberg. We are Martin Richard. We are Krystle Campbell. We are Lingzi Lu. We are Sean Collier. We are Boston. Continue reading →

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BOSTON BASTARD: MENINO NO MAS

Posted on April 3, 2013 by BOSTON BASTARD

Even after former Phoenix reporter David Bernstein broke the news on Twitter that Menino would be announcing his retirement on Thursday, wannabe pundits were insisting that it was all just the mayor f—ing with everyone—conveniently close to April Fools’ Day. Continue reading →

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BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 15, ISSUE 14

Posted on April 2, 2013 by JUSTIN ROGERS

Claiming it promotes violence and bullying, the school district of Windham, NH, voted to remove dodgeball and other “human target” activities from its curriculum. Some parent groups have complained, arguing that violence, bullying, and human targeting are all important parts of a proper ‘Hamp upbringing. EVEN Continue reading →

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BOSTON BASTARD: AGE BEFORE SNOOTY

Posted on March 26, 2013 by BOSTON BASTARD

The party featured a surprise(d) performance from local musicians Bad Rabbits, which means Boston voters likely got their first taste this season of a square politician awkwardly pretending to get into music to appeal to young voters. Continue reading →

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BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 15, ISSUE 12

Posted on March 19, 2013 by JUSTIN ROGERS

Mayor Menino has announced a proposal to open a K-8 school downtown, ideally opening in September 2016. He mumbled something about accommodating 500 students probably right before mispronouncing “Boston School Committee” as “Bloston Pool [bubbling noise].” PLUS 8 Continue reading →

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BOSTON BASTARD: MAYORAL STANDOFF

Posted on March 1, 2013 by BOSTON BASTARD

On the other hand, maybe it is Menino who’s slowing down the works. Continue reading →

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BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 15, ISSUE 8

Posted on February 19, 2013 by J. PAT

Minutes before his grandmother’s funeral, a Bridgewater local allegedly stole a $5,000 gold necklace off of the deceased woman after asking for a moment alone to pray. Despite the man’s sweet “Only God can judge me” tattoo across his chest, we are judging the sh-t out of him right now. MINUS 5
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BOSTON BASTARD: BACK IN SESSION

Posted on January 16, 2013 by BOSTON BASTARD

Yancey voted for himself. Why? Because he always votes for himself.
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Music

IN THE MIX: DIRT CREW (BREAK 3000)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by JOANNA DI TULLIO

So if you are still alive and kicking, make sure to head to Middlesex for your last hurrah before the weekend whisks you away. Doctor’s orders. Continue reading →