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OMG! Herald Has A (New?) Advice Column
Page 3 of today’s Boston Herald features this advice column, which the hardreading staff doesn’t recall seeing in the paper before, although we could be wrong. Regardless, it’s lame even by Herald standards. Time to give in and wear the watch … Continue reading
That’s Just So Mean! (Elizabeth Warren Edition IV)
From Sunday’s Boston Herald: Liz Warren stumps for her ‘tutor’ With months of fiscal wrangling ahead on Capitol Hill, newly christened — and soon-to-be senior — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren called retiring Bay State Congressman Barney Frank an “extraordinary” choice … Continue reading
Herald Inside Trick: Credit Defaults
The hardreading staff has noted before the occasional tendency of the Boston Herald’s Track Gals (without Megan!) to borrow material without disclosing their sources. Sad to say, they’re back at it again today. From the Inside Track’s We Hear section . . . Read … Continue reading
Dennis Lehane Didn’t Just Lose His Dog; He’s Losing His ‘Lost Dog’ Flyers Too
The hardwalking staff had the oddest experience on our post-prandial promenade last night. Strolling up Harvard Street, we encountered a five-block stretch between Brookline Village and Coolidge Corner that contained dozens of flyers seeking information about local author Dennis Lehane’s … Continue reading
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WRKO = We Really Knock Others
Big breakthrough for the hardreading staff: We’ve finally gotten access to the Boston Herald’s e-Edition, which is only right since we’re one of the 17 home subscribers to the feisty local tabloid. Anyway, that allows us to bring you this WRKO … Continue reading
Our Dogged Local Tabloid (Dennis Lehane Edition)
When the Boston Herald gloms onto a good human interest story, it’s like a dog with a bone. And that goes double for the sad tale of author Dennis Lehane’s dog Tessa, who’s been missing since Christmas Eve. Today the … Continue reading
Brown: Ex Markeys The Spot In Malden
Despite the Boston Herald’s speculation yesterday that Scott Brown (R-Unemployed) might run for governor in 2014, he’s sure acting like a man who wants a return trip to the U.S. Senate. Today’s Page One Boston Globe story: Brown swipes at Markey’s residency Scott … Continue reading
Boston Herald: Scott Brown For Governor?
Up until now, conventional wisdom in the Bay State held that Scott Brown (R-Tickle Me Grover) had first GOP dibs on the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by John Kerry (D-So Long, Suckers), while Good (Next) Time Charlie … Continue reading
Boston Globe Film Critic Wesley Morris Djangoed By Mediaite
In an unusual confluence of influence, the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald both gave positive reviews to Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Django Unchained. From James Verniere’s Herald review: Quentin Tarantino ‘Unchained’ Director charges into American slavery tale with guns blazing You’ve … Continue reading