Winthrop Sen. Joseph Boncore to resign, will head up Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Chris LisinskiState House News ServiceBOSTON - Sen. Joseph Boncore plans to file a letter of resignation next week and begin a new job as the head of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council in mid-September, the lobbying group announced Wednesday as it officially selected the Winthrop Democrat as its next CEO. Randhawa praised his understanding of "both the policy landscape and the patient experience." I understand how to advocate for policies that incentivize innovation, improve patient outcomes, and seek enhancements to healthcare delivery." In the Senate, Boncore brought in a total of $120,634 in 2020, state payroll records show. Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced last month that she plans to run for the Senate position if Boncore departed.
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September 01, 2021 14:48 UTC
Shutdowns to accelerate upgrades part of T’s regular playbook
Chris LisinskiState House News ServiceBOSTON - Closing a sizable stretch of the MBTA for weeks at a time was once a novel idea to accelerate repairs. Poftak told reporters that the agency will continue to deploy the strategy, which MBTA officials have increasingly embraced during the pandemic, though he did not indicate which areas will be affected or when. MBTA officials began rolling out longer stretches of service disruptions to accelerate repairs in the fall of 2019, starting with weekend shutdowns of core parts of the subway and trolley system. The latest E Branch work -- the second successive August shutdown for that branch -- halted trolleys between the Heath Street and Brigham Circle stations from Monday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 28. "It'll be a more reliable ride, a smoother ride and quite possibly a faster ride as well."
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September 01, 2021 14:26 UTC
Oil steadies; OPEC+ sticks to gradual output hikes
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing policy of gradual oil output increases. Brent crude fell 4 cents to settle at $71.59 a barrel. U.S. gasoline stocks rose by 1.3 million barrels last week, the Energy Information Administration said. U.S. crude inventories fell by 7.2 million barrels last week to 425.4 million barrels. U.S. crude prices are expected to remain under pressure as offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico gradually recovers.
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September 01, 2021 12:53 UTC
Daily News All-Stars for wrestling
The three-time Daily News All-Star was also named the Daily News Player of the Year for wrestling. Berg compiled a 24-8 career record over his two-year varsity career and will continue wrestling at Norwich University. The rising freshman hopes to attend Duke University to study engineering and continue his wrestling career. Kruczyinski will continue his wrestling career at New York University and plans to go into the military or law enforcement following college. Zaidi will attend Trinity College, where he will continue his wrestling career and study computer science.
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September 01, 2021 10:30 UTC
Titian exhibit making its final and only American stop at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chris BergeronCorrespondentBOSTON - Like the afterglow from an exploding star eons ago, six monumental paintings by the artist known as Titian smolder with the primordial energy of ancient myths in a stunning exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Featuring just eight paintings in a single gallery, “Titian: Women, Myth & Power” offers a can't-miss chance to view a genius' end-of-life masterpieces and consider the profound questions they raise today about their subjects. Born Tiziano Vecellio in 1488, but known in English as Titian, he came to be considered the most important painter of the 16th-century Venetian school. After first appearing at the National Gallery in London, the exhibit moved to the Prado in Madrid and is now making its final and only American stop at the Gardner where it runs through Jan. 2, 2022. The museum has also commissioned two contemporary exhibits to respond to expected public reactions to the subjects of Titian's paintings.
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September 01, 2021 10:05 UTC
World Trade Center steel was distributed around the U.S. Here's where in New England.
"There's power in, 'This is a true piece of the World Trade Center,'" said Gillespie. In the years following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey distributed pieces of the World Trade Center to communities across the country. Today, the once-sound bones of the World Trade Center serve as solemn spaces for grieving and remembrance, many say. Other World Trade Center steel became part of the official 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, and 7.5 tons went to build the bow of the Navy ship USS New York. 'We're very proud to have it'Across New England, there are more than 130 locations with World Trade Center steel, per numbers from the Port Authority and tracking done by the USA TODAY Network.
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September 01, 2021 09:41 UTC
‘A lot of joy’: MetroWest educators gear up for new school year
SUDBURY — With summer coming to a close, educators were gearing up this week for a third school year shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m hoping we can make the students feel welcome and comfortable and a lot of joy,” she said. Throughout the region, other school districts held similar events welcoming staff back before the official start of the school year. Two school districts are warning parents. I want to see a young man — a chocolate brown student — have a chocolate brown teacher," said James.
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September 01, 2021 09:00 UTC
David Ng's 9/11 memories: NJ's Star-Ledger editor; father in shelter
On that darkest of nights, I was the assistant managing editor at The Star-Ledger working on the edition about the darkest of days. We all remember 9/11 in our own way. David and I have often spoke about how 9/11 altered the trajectory of our careers and our lives. Photo of David Ng's sister, Grace Ng Courtesy of David NgIn 20 years, it’s only been recently that I shared this story about my father. Just as we all remember 9/11 in our own way, we all also have come to grips with 9/11 on our own terms.
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September 01, 2021 09:00 UTC
'I assume the worst can happen': What the influence of 9/11 might mean for the future
“Before 9/11, it felt like the world was more stable,” said Marrero, now 38 and living in West Yarmouth. A milestone moment for older millennialsHow much 9/11 affected millennials depends on how old the person was when it happened, sociologists say. Groups such as the Islamic State group and al-Qaida still influence the way people think about Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran, Fine said. In February 2004, he was again deployed to Iraq, this time to Fallujah, where he served for nine months. “I was very young, but I definitely will never forget it,” Alves said of the 9/11 attacks.
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September 01, 2021 09:00 UTC
Andrew Card, who told Bush the country was under attack, to speak at FSU
FRAMINGHAM — On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, then-White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card leaned into President George W. Bush's ear and whispered that the country was under attack. Card, a Massachusetts native, will speak next week at Framingham State University in the Dwight Performing Arts Center. Card served as chief of staff under Bush from 2001 to 2006, becoming the second longest tenured White House Chief of Staff. In 2014, Card became president of Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, serving until his retirement in the summer of 2016. Virtual on-demand tours of the 9/11 memorial and museum in New York City are available to the Framingham State community until Sept. 20.
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September 01, 2021 08:37 UTC
Health director nomination is on Framingham subcommittee's agenda Thursday
FRAMINGHAM — The City Council on Thursday could be voting for the second time this year on whether to name a permanent director of public health. Alexandra DePalo, who had served as Framingham's interim director of public health from February until last week, will appear before the council's Appointments Subcommittee at 6 p.m. Thursday. They first go before the City Council, where they are then referred to the Appointments Subcommittee for discussion and recommendation. In June, Mayor Yvonne Spicer nominated Monifa Charles, who had nearly 20 years of experience working in public health, to replace Sam Wong as the next health director. The nomination failed, earning only four City Council votes.
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September 01, 2021 08:26 UTC
How AFDD+ is the innovative solution to reduce the risk of Electrically Ignited Fires
WHAT IS AFDD+AFDD+ stands for Arc Fault Detection Device, offers a comprehensive protective solution against fires triggered by arc faults. The device detects arc faults and automatically trips to help prevent electrical fires through continuous electronic cable monitoring. WHY EATON’S AFDD+Eaton’s AFDD+ is the industry’s first protection device that provides a combination of three levels of protection, i.e., (MCB+RCD+AFDD) without compromising basic protections. Green, no arc fault occurred1x yellow, serial arc fault2x yellow, serial arc fault of dimmed load3x yellow, parallel arc fault4x yellow, overload > 270V5x yellow, over-temperature in device >115°C6x yellow, device failure, testing requiredCONCLUDED OUTCOMESuppose you want complete protection against electrical hazards. As a result, it gives electricians a more efficient tool for ensuring customer safety, putting at their disposal a state-of-the-art arc fault detection device that also complies fully with all applicable standards.
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September 01, 2021 08:03 UTC
IAS officer Chhavi Bhardwaj appointed as Managing Director of MP Metro Rail Corporation.
AdvertisementMADHYA PRADESH (METRO RAIL NEWS): On Tuesday night, the Madhya Pradesh government appointed the New MD of MPMRCL – IAS Officer Chhavi Bhardwaj. Previously, Ms. Chhavi Bharadwaj IAS (Madhya Pardesh 2008) worked as an Additional Commissioner Tribal Development has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, National Health Mission, MP. In 2013, she was appointed as a collector for the first time in the Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh. Before her joining, almost 15 officers had been appointed there in the last 17 years. In an Interview, Chhavi said, “It was a great pleasure for me working in Dindori for more than 2 years.
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September 01, 2021 07:07 UTC
Intuit in talks to buy Mailchimp for over $10 billion
(Reuters) – Intuit Inc, the developer of TurboTax and QuickBooks software, is in talks to buy email marketing company Mailchimp for more than $10 billion, Bloomberg News reported https://bloom.bg/2WzePRH late Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made and discussions could fall through, the report said, adding that another buyer could also emerge for Mailchimp. If talks are successful, it would be the largest deal to date for Intuit, according to the report. Intuit did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for a comment. The Mountain View, California-based company delivered a 41% surge in its fourth-quarter revenue compared with a year-ago period.
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September 01, 2021 02:37 UTC
Australia’s economy slowed in Q2 ahead of lockdown downturn
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics out on Wednesday showed gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.7% in the June quarter. That was a step down from 1.9% in the March quarter, but topped forecasts of 0.5% and avoided analysts’ worst fears of a negative outcome. That painful pattern was playing out again as strict stay-at-home rules in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra are set to see the economy shrink 2-3% or more this quarter. Current projections are the country could reach 70% of adults vaccinated some time in October, which would allow for a relaxation of rules. On the positive side, nominal GDP reached a record A$2.07 trillion ($1.51 trillion) for the year, making it the world’s 11th largest economy.
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September 01, 2021 02:00 UTC