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Books

The Food Obsessive's Diet


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By Will Roseliep
What to do when you eat for a living — but you need to lose weight? Cookbook author Peter Kaminsky found a foodie path to weight loss, which he documents in his new book.
Boston

Is Boston Stodgy?


By Will Roseliep
A video from the Future Boston Alliance has reawakened the debate over whether Boston is a stodgy city — and whether that could make a difference in new grads' decisions to leave or stay.
Technology

Gamers Invade Massachusetts


WGBH NEWS: PAX EAST SIGNS DEAL
By Will Roseliep
As 75,000 video game fans descend on the Seaport for the PAX East conference, locals say the Bay State has become a major player in the industry. 
Boston

Reviving a 'Downtown for Uptown' in Dudley Square


By Will Roseliep
City councilor Tito Jackson welcomes the renovation of the Ferdinand Building, saying, "Having such a significant and large parcel in the middle of our community offline for 35 or 40 years has had a great negative effect."
Election 2012

On the Growing Latino Vote


WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL
By Will Roseliep
Nationwide, Latino voter turnout has increased with every election. The bloc could potentially have a major impact in November, in Boston and beyond.
Biology & Chemistry

Controversy Continues To Rage Over BU Biolab


GREATER BOSTON: TOUR THE BIOLAB
By Will Roseliep
A mid-February public hearing has been pushed back, but the public isn't keeping quiet on concerns over a center that could be studying deadly bioagents.
Local Voices

Giving Life To A Long-Dormant Language


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By Will Roseliep
Thanks to the work of Jessie Little Doe Baird of Mashpee, Mass., the Wampanoag language is the first American Indian language to reclaim itself with no living speakers.
Election 2012

Underdog Again: Brown Faces Tough '12 Contest


LISTEN TO THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SEGMENT
By Will Roseliep
He may hold the Senate seat now, but Scott Brown is facing a stiff challenge from Democratic front-runner Elizabeth Warren.
Social Issues

Get The Most Bang For Your Charity Buck


NPR: U.S. MOST CHARITABLE NATION
By Will Roseliep
Donors want to know their donation will be put to good use, but determining how their money is spent is difficult.
Animals

The Intelligent Octopus


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By Will Roseliep
Sorry, Fluffy and Whiskers. A naturalist and author has found that octopuses are smarter by far.
Education

Harvard's Vampires 101


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By Will Roseliep
No, not sleepless freshmen. A new Harvard Extension course has attracted hundreds of people thirsting for knowledge about the vampire in literature and film.
War & Conflict

Lt. Gov. Murray: Hire Vets!


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By Will Roseliep
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said that hiring veterans isn't a question of charity: It's good for business.
Government

Sen. Kerry: This Man's Walk Talked


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By Will Roseliep
Sen. John Kerry talks about why he supported cross-country walker B.J. Hill's effort to deliver thousands of people's letters to President Obama.
Government

Laying The Groundwork For A Third Party In 2012


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By Will Roseliep
The political group Americans Elect is inviting the public to choose its presidential nominee, betting that voter disaffection will make 2012 a strong year for third parties.
Economy

Low Wages A National Problem


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By Will Roseliep
Finding work may not solve an unemployed person's financial problems. Professor Paul Osterman said that even with a job, a large percentage of the population is still living under the poverty line.
Commentary

Has Herman Cain's Time Run Out?


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NPR: CAIN 'REASSESSING'
By Will Roseliep
Cain is "reassessing" his options after accusations of a 13-year extramarital affair — and a former N.H. Republican party chair has had it up to here.
THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

New England Nuclear Plants Face Renewed Scrutiny


THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
By Will Roseliep
Nuclear plants in New England have come under increased scrutiny since the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster in Japan earlier this year. The scrutiny comes as the Pilgrim plant in Plymouth and the Vermont Yankee plant in Vernon, Vermont look to renew their operating licenses for another 20 years.
THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

As Pols Draw Up New Districts, Watchdogs Debate


By Will Roseliep
As election season heats up in Massachusetts, debate continues on how to redraw voting districts. Last year, the state learned it would lose a Congressional seat as the bulk of the nation's populated shifts West.

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