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  • New software helps overcome social phobias through virtual conversation

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is building new software to coach people on how to interact with others in social situations. The virtual personality can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situation, News.com.au reported. The program called MACH- My Automated Conversation coach- presents a digital character on the screen ...

  • Traffic light chaos in Boston leaves roads gridlocked

    A traffic light malfunction that created gridlock in the South End and Back Bay on Tuesday is being blamed on a manhole fire a few days ago, according to ...

  • Boston Marathon winner giving medal to city

    Boston Marathon winner Lelisa Desisa is giving his medal to the City of Boston as a tribute to the victims and families affected by the twin bombing near the race's finish ...

  • Show your spirit with Bruins fan placards

    Looking for a way to show your Bruins pride? Download your own Bruins placards reading `Don’t poke the Bear!’ and `We Need the Cup!’ in classic Bruins black and ...

  • Northeastern student faces second sex assault charge

    A Northeastern University student already charged in one terrifying nighttime street assault on a woman early Saturday has been linked to a second attack less than an hour later, authorities said today. Patrick Barry, 21, is charged with assault with intent to rape and other offenses in connection with the 2 a.m. ambush along Huntington Avenue in Roxbury. The victim was grabbed from behind and ...


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The Pursuit of Happyness [DVD]

The Pursuit of Happyness [DVD]

When I say that The Pursuit of Happyness is the cinematic equivalent of comfort food, I mean it in the best sense--sturdy, warm, and rewarding. It doesnt do anything new or fancy or innovative, but it is solid and reassuring, and what it does it does extremely ... ...

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  • Vt. Gov. Shumlin tours new psychiatric residence

    MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) - Gov. Peter Shumlin, legislators and other officials toured Vermont’s newest state psychiatric facility Tuesday, a day before the Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residence was set to receive its first two ...

  • Maine House approves dental hygienists bill

    AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Democratic-led Maine House has given initial approval to a bill aimed at making dental care more accessible and ...

  • Casino games begin at Twin River

    LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) - Bettors will soon be able to play blackjack, roulette and craps at the Twin River Casino as Rhode Island moves to get a head start on neighboring ...

  • Vt.s GMP says saving bats would cost $4 million

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The utility that owns the Lowell Mountain wind power project said it would have to stop its turbines from spinning at night for six months a year to eliminate any risk to the little brown bats known to fly on the ...

  • Warwick beach reopened to swimming

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island health officials have reopened City Park Beach in Warwick to swimming after bacteria counts returned to acceptable ...

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