Friday, January 15, 2016

Boston launched its first website two decades ago and other top stories.

  • Boston launched its first website two decades ago

    Boston  launched its first website two decades ago
    If you thought the most recent version of the City of Boston’s website was clunky, step back in time two decades.On Friday, Lauren Lockwood, the city’s chief digital officer, circulateda blast from Boston’s digital past:an image of the city’s first-ever website.AdvertisementSomeone from the Department of Innovation and Technology had unearthed an internal City Hall newsletter announcing, “City of Boston Web Site on the Internet.” They included the newsletter, which featured a screen grab of the ..
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  • Schools evacuated following bomb threats

    Schools evacuated following bomb threats
    At least a half-dozen schools around the state were evacuated Friday or placed in safe mode as public safety agencies responded to bomb threats, some of which came in robocalls.High schools in Boston, Arlington, Bourne, Mashpee, Chelsea, and Falmouth confirmed that they got the threats. Two middle schools in Weymouth also received threats.AdvertisementThe state fire marshal’s office said that at least some of the calls were robocalls.“The investigation into the source of these threats is on-goin..
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  • Here's What Boston Pitched To Get GE's Headquarters

    Here's What  Boston  Pitched To Get GE's Headquarters
    Here’s What Boston Pitched To Get GE’s HeadquartersJanuary 15, 2016BOSTONIn announcing its decision tomove its global headquarters to Boston, General Electric pointed to the city’s educational institutions and tech savvy as a major draw. And now, we have a look at exactly how Boston was able to lure the $130 billion global company to the city.In a 11-page proposal to GE, the city and the state touted Boston’s young population, educational institutions and innovation economy. Of particular note a..
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  • Dow Jones closes down nearly 400

    Dow Jones closes down nearly 400
    US stocks plunged again, completing the worst two-week start to a year ever.The market was rattled Friday by yet another tumble in the price of oil that slammed energy companies and on a government report showing a dip in retail sales.AdvertisementThe price of oil sank below $30 Friday a barrel and is trading at the lowest level since 2003.The Dow Jones industrial average fell 390 points, or 2.4 percent, to close at 15,988. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 44 points, or 2.3 percent, to 1..
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  • ESPN writer examines trade hypothetical involving Boston Celtics ...

    ESPN writer examines trade hypothetical involving  Boston  Celtics  ...
    Within a Friday morning column on the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN's Zach Lowetossed out a hypothetical trade scenarioinvolving the Boston Celtics and Bucks center Greg Monroe.Alert: this is not a trade rumor. Lowe even stated he has heard the Bucks have not dangled Monroe in trade talks yet. But with the deadline about a month away and the Celtics hoping to "consolidate quantity for quality," according to team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, it's interesting to consider which talented ..
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  • Boston Red Sox bullpen 2016: Might Anthony Varvaro help because ...

    Boston  Red Sox bullpen 2016: Might Anthony Varvaro help because  ...
    A Jan. 11 MassLive.com column predicted theBoston Red Sox's 2016 Opening Day roster. It noted Craig Kimbrel, Koji Uehara, Carson Smith, Junichi Tazawa, Robbie Ross Jr., Tommy Layne and Steven Wright likely will be the seven members of the bullpen to start the season.The 40-man roster bullpen depth includes Matt Barnes, Roenis Elias, Edwin Escobar, Heath Hembree, Williams Jerez, Brian Johnson, Pat Light, Noe Ramirez and Brandon Workman.But how about non-roster spring training invitee Anthony Varv..
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  • Patriots notebook: Add Rob Gronkowski's back to Patriots injury woes

    Patriots notebook: Add Rob Gronkowski's back to Patriots injury woes
    FOXBORO — The Patriots have continued to makeRob Gronkowski’s knee a priority in their preparation for tomorrow’s divisional round meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs.But now, they have to deal with his back, too.Gronkowski missed practice for the second time this week due to a knee injury, which required a pain injection yesterday, according to a source. Then, to lengthen the list of concerns, the Patriots sent out a revised injury report last night, nearly five hours after the conclusion of pr..
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  • MBTA, Samaritans launch 'You Are Not Alone' campaign at stations

    MBTA, Samaritans launch 'You Are Not Alone' campaign at stations
    The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is teaming up with suicide prevention group Samaritans Inc. of Boston to offer help to people on subway platforms who are feeling depressed or alone.Beginning Friday, the T will launch the “You Are Not Alone” program. Between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends, a message of hope will scroll across the MBTA’s LED notification boards every two hours.AdvertisementThe message will read, “Lonely? Desperate? We can help 24/7,..
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