Sina-cism: When MLK preached in Worcester
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“King’s words that night serve both as a capsule history of the civil rights movement in the United States, and a fair assessment of the progress made and the distance yet to go.”
Craft beer is becoming the wine of New England by redefining ‘terroir’
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Winemakers call the ecological factors that define their product terroir. By redefining that idea to include history and social ties, New England craft brewers have grown an industry with local roots.
Sun Spots with Hitch [Vol. 237]: Head games with Gronk and the Patriots
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Amazing to think that Pats fans in their mid-20s — first- and second-graders when Bill Belichick and Tom Brady birthed a sporting dynasty — scarcely remember a fandom without dominance.
Mariano: President Trump is right
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I do not think that every Trump policy is wrong. Sometimes it is hard to see past his deplorable personal behavior to see the value in a Trump policy. But, even though there are only a few, there are some instances where I think President Trump is right.
Sun Spots with Hitch [Vol. 236]: Team building, with Baker, McGovern and friends
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It’s Mark Zuckerberg’s and Donald Trump’s America, and we’re all just living in it.
Touches of Spag’s at Whole Foods a classy move
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A little Spag’s revival is in store at the new Whole Foods on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, at least in the decor. If the management can recreate some of the culture that took root in that spot, too, that would be a 10-gallon-hat type of tribute.
Sina-cism: At a minimum, think about the economics of wages
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“Would you like an increase in pay? Sure you would. Even minimum-wage workers in Massachusetts earning the state’s $11 per hour rate would likely answer the same way. More money, after all, can’t be bad. Except when it is.”
The incredible story of Augustine Kanjia continues … No End to My Doubt
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“The day came, and I boldly asked Duran when I would return home to my grandmother. He did not like the way I spoke to him. I spoke soft but stern for my age. All my rights were seized.”
Sun Spots with Hitch [Vol. 235]: Worcester trash solutions? Bin there, done that.
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In most cities and towns, all you have to do is fill a plastic bin and leave it someplace conspicuous once a week.
Mariano: Trump’s Medicaid work requirement is only half-baked
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“Unfortunately, while the overall idea has considerable merit, in my opinion, the Trump proposal is only half-baked. Rather than a thoughtful program that will accomplish the laudable goal of helping more people get back to work and off of government assistance, this program is thin on program details and lacks the financial wherewithal to make it work.”