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Secret Service going through the motions. Stop the shoe attacks!

When Richard Reed tried to blow up a plane with explosives in his shoes, other passengers and then security were on him in a flash. It might have taken a while for the plane to get to the ground and … —yes, there’s more—

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Healthcare mandatory in MA? Evidently not at Aspiant.

It came to my attention Thursday that not everyone is pleased with the results of the election. Be it the choice by the country of a new President or the changes in Massachusetts laws (we still have an income tax … —yes, there’s more—

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Ron Sylvester Shares his Election Thoughts

While working at WBUR Boston tonight, I spoke via email with Ron Sylvester about his remembrances of past elections. Follow him on Twitter if you’re so inclined. And read here some of his thoughts about the voting process in the … —yes, there’s more—

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Abbreviated Life: Attention Spans Getting Shorter Still

I’ll admit right at the outset that my attention span could use a gym membership, some spin classes and even some cross training. The cross-training comment was a joke, as my attention span flits from one item to the next … —yes, there’s more—

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How informed are we?

I’m headed to the voting booth in about an hour and I’m discouraged and amazed at the same time. Not because we live in a great country that allows us to voice our opinions by voting. Not because I am … —yes, there’s more—

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