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Halfway to Pan Mass goal: thank you, donors

I am halfway to my fundraising goal of $4,200 for the Pan Massachusetts Challenge (PMC).  That’s after just two weeks of fundraising. I want to take a moment to recognize the donors and include a copy of my donation request …

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Verizon’s 10 4G Devices due mid-2011

[caption id="attachment_1761" align="alignright" width="223" caption="HTC's 4G Thunderbolt from Verizon Wireless"][/caption] Here's a rundown of Verizon's 4G devices introduced two days ago at the Consumer Electronics Show in las

Aging Bugler has played Taps at 3,500 Military Funerals

Very moving video of bugler Buddy Madden, who's 92 and has played Taps at the 3,500 military funerals including his father's. It speaks for itself and keep some

Stanley Bostitch’s Century Long Warranty

You've heard of the lifetime warranty, but I just got a Stanley Bostitch (SB) nail puller with a a "100-year limited warranty." [caption id="attachment_1447" align="alignright" width="368" caption="Warrantied for a

Tom Abbott’s Great Adventure – the Videos

My long time friend Tom Abbott just participated in the Pacific Cup 2010 sailboat race from San Francisco to Hawaii. I posted videos he e-mailed to me below,

Bill Lee Disses Steinbrenner in Death

Hilarious video of former Red Sox lefty Bill Lee showing no remorse at the death of George Steinbrenner...Bill, we love ya! Follow me on Twitter.

Amex, GEICO Customer service the Best

In a world of shoddy customer service, it's not hard to stand out when you're really good. Amazon has been leader in great customer service, but two I

Dodge wins Silver ASBPE Award for Investigative/News Analysis

Here's my most recent journalistic fruit salad, which I shared with my colleagues at Securities Industry News (now Securities Technology Monitor). The accolade is the ASBPE's (American Society

Cuban anti-airfcraft of Mad Max?

Will Rogers sent me this gem with the following explanation:

"Said to be an improvised Cuban mobile AA piece, assembled to protect the island after the collapse of

787 Lands at Farnborough as does $13B in Boeing Orders

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner steals the show at Farnborough International Air Show. This video offers glimpses of the 787's interior and is narrated by Randy Tinseth, VP of

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