Monthly Archives: April 2008

I’ve Moved!

Posted on April 30, 2008 by admin

Hey there, and thanks for stopping by. Thing is, I don’t live here anymore. I’ve packed everything up and moved to paulmcmorrow.com. It’s nice over there – there’s loose talk, lots of white space, big pictures I’m using without permission, … Continue reading →

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Powah!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by admin

Wondering what to do with all that free money the government is tossing at you? Keep your coinage away from Sears (no, seriously, stay the f away from that place). Instead, stimulate the economy of your nearest newsstand and grab … Continue reading →

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April Housekeeping Notes

Posted on April 21, 2008 by admin

A few changes of note around the old Rancho de TK TK. First off, this blog’s face has undergone minor reconstructive surgery, and unlike some people, I think we came out the other side looking better. I’ve dumped Chris Pearson‘s … Continue reading →

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The Hill and the Hall Week in Review

Posted on April 18, 2008 by admin

(Cross-posted from the mighty mighty Boston Daily) It’s budget season on Beacon Hill again. And it’s apt that it should coincide, roughly, with the run-up to area colleges’ final exams. After a semester of lying around and drinking, the legislature … Continue reading →

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Throw the Bums in Jail!

Posted on April 18, 2008 by admin

Or, barring that, at least have the bums pay for shenanigans out of their own pockets. We’re inching closer to the latter, as the legislature advanced a bill yesterday that would make politicians and other public board members personally culpable … Continue reading →

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Shorter, But Not Much Better…

Posted on April 17, 2008 by admin

Deval Patrick’s second Times appearance in a month is shorter than his first (an A1 job in which the nation’s paper of record wondered how the F things on Beacon Hill could’ve gone so bad so quickly, and in which … Continue reading →

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The Hill and the Hall Week in Review

Posted on April 14, 2008 by admin

(Cross-posted, belatedly, from Boston Daily) Let’s start by picking on Hizzoner. Nothing gets the natives riled up like parking tickets, so Mayor Tom Menino’s $2.42 billion FY09 budget, which includes $13 million in new parking fines, is sure to be … Continue reading →

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Nick Denton Rides to the Rescue!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by admin

The milk spilled during yesterday’s big Pulitzer announcements has barely dried, the celebratory cookie crumbs have scarcely been swept up by some migrant worker, and already, the newspaper industry’s contact high has vanished. That’s because we’re still all gonna die. … Continue reading →

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We’re All Gonna Die…

Posted on April 4, 2008 by admin

…but, if you’ve tried to either land or hold on to a job in news any time this century, you already knew that. But what about the details! They’re pouring in all the time. So here’s a few slightly belated … Continue reading →

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Tim Murray Shoots, Scores?

Posted on April 4, 2008 by admin

Here’s a hot awesome gift shop item for you: The Tim Murray bobblehead. Worcester’s dreadfully bad minor league hockey team will be honoring the city’s former Boy Mayor made good by handing these things later this month. The gesture is … Continue reading →

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