Alabi Named To Naismith List Oct 30, 2009
"Mark this name down: . He may very well be the next great thing," said Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe during the 2008-09 season. "I have seen the future of bigs and his name is .". (Seminoles.com)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
Here, the Amorys have seamlessly blended their collection of Western art, along with heirlooms from her Nevada ranch family and his blue-blood Boston brood. John Amory's great-grandfather was Maj. (AZCentral -- Home)
'Noles No. 3 in ACC Poll Oct 27, 2009
Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, NC State and Wake Forest wrapped up the top 10 with Clemson and Virginia Tech rounding out the list at 11 and 12. Joining Monroe on the preseason All-ACC team was North Carolina's Jessica Breland, Boston College's Carolyn Swords, Duke's Jasmine Thomas and Virginia's Monica Wright ... 2009-10 Preseason All-ACC Team Jessica Breland, Sr., F, North Carolina , Sr., F/C, Florida State Carolyn Swords, Jr., C, Boston College Jasmine Thomas, Jr., G, Duke Monica... (Seminoles.com)
Toy giant to open Schwarz boutiques Oct 27, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Veteran Buckner will speak at Bees' banquet Oct 25, 2009
In 1984, Buckner was traded to the Red Sox where he helped lead Boston to the 1986 World Series. He played several years with the Angels and Royals before playing one more season with the Red Sox in 1990. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
'Noles To Host 'Pack, 'Heels Oct 23, 2009
After defeating Maryland and Boston College on both team's respective home courts and losses by Duke and Georgia Tech over the weekend, the Seminoles find themselves in the driver's seat in the ACC. At 8-1 in the conference, FSU is in first place and controls its destiny as the team aims for the second ACC championship in school history. Currently ranked No. 17 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll for the second week in a row, the 'Noles have a chance to make history early next week. (Seminoles.com)
Heels, Pack Come To Town Oct 22, 2009
With just four games remaining in the regular season, Florida State enters the week tied for second in the ACC standings with Boston College and Wake Forest with 13 points. All three teams trail North Carolina, who sits a top the league standings with 15 points. (Seminoles.com)
Up For The Challenge Oct 21, 2009
Losses at Boston College and home to Georgia Tech's spread-option send FSU on to Chapel Hill riding a three-game losing streak. Though the Seminoles are just 5-4 all-time in Thursday night games, Ponder insisted that the team hasn't treated this one any differently than a regular Saturday game. (Seminoles.com)
Softball Releases '10 Schedule Oct 20, 2009
The Seminoles also play conference games against Maryland, North Carolina, Boston College, Virginia, Virginia Tech and N.C. State. "We look forward to another tremendous ACC schedule," Alameda said. (Seminoles.com)
Refresher Course Oct 20, 2009
Thacker, who had strung together two of his best games against Boston College and Georgia Tech, is out indefinitely after suffering a left knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain. He sustained the injury - confirmed by an MRI on Monday - during an inside drill on Sunday. (Seminoles.com)
Another Match, Another Sweep Oct 19, 2009
For the 12th time this season, FSU volleyball team needs just three sets to earn the victory as 'Noles beat Boston College 3-0 Sunday ... - The No. 17 Florida State volleyball team has steamrolled yet another opponent; this time it was the Eagles of Boston College ... as they defeated Boston College (11-9, 1-8) in three sets (25-14, 25-15, 25-9). (Seminoles.com)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
Boston Visitors' Guide ... (Susana Raab for The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondent / October 18, 2009. (Boston Globe)
No. 17 FSU Trounces Terps, 3-0 Oct 17, 2009
The Seminoles will look to get some much-needed rest before another league matchup at Boston College on Sunday before returning home for two matches next weekend. FSU and BC square off at 1 p.m.. (Seminoles.com)
FSU To Play At Maryland And BC Oct 16, 2009
Reigning ACC Player of the Week Jordana Price and the Seminoles play at Maryland and Boston College this weekend ... -- The No. 17 Florida State volleyball team travels to the northeast this weekend as the Seminoles play at Maryland and Boston College on Friday and Sunday ... As for Boston College, the Eagles are 11-7 overall and 1-6 in the ACC as they too were swept by the Yellow Jackets and Tigers. (Seminoles.com)
Antiques festival at Shiner’s Auditorium in Wilmington Oct 15, 2009
Antiques festival at Shiner s Auditorium in Wilmington - The Boston Globe ... These and other treasures are available at the Greater Boston Antiques Festival, where more than 150 dealers will bring their Victorian furniture, sterling silver, estate jewelry, and expertise. (Boston Globe)
Ben Sherman creative director is no stuffed shirt Oct 15, 2009
We talked with London-based Ben Sherman creative director Mark Maidment about the rebirth of the brand and its arrival in Boston. On the delayed opening of the Boston store ... It was about 18 months from the time that we decided on Boston, to our opening. (Boston Globe)
FSU Moves Back Up To No. 17 Oct 14, 2009
Florida State has the opportunity to move even further in the polls next week and potentially break the record for highest ranking in program history if the Seminoles can earn wins at Maryland and Boston College. FSU plays the Terrapins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and against the Eagles at 1 p.m. on Sunday. (Seminoles.com)
Price Named Player Of The Week Oct 13, 2009
Florida State is on the road this week as they play at Maryland and Boston College on Friday and Sunday. The match against the Terrapins is set for 5:30 p.m. and the showdown with the Eagles begins at 1 p.m.. (Seminoles.com)
Longtime North Adams mayor faces tough reelection race Oct 11, 2009
(Stephen Rose for The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondent / October 11, 2009. E-mail this article. (Boston Globe)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
They live at the historic Boston Store Place in the heart of downtown Erie. The Neidigs restored a circa 1895 Victorian home while living in Indiana and most recently lived in a high-rise condo at Dupont Circle in D.C. They love living in the middle of everything, he said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese books Oct 11, 2009
The Boston Globe reports that Harvard's Houghton Library, the university's primary repository for rare books and manuscripts, will house the John Updike archive ... BOSTON -- One of the most extensive collections of rare Chinese books outside China will be freely available as Harvard University has agreed to digitize the titles. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Losing Streak Over! Oct 11, 2009
The Seminoles will be on the road again next weekend as they play at Maryland and Boston College on Friday and Sunday. The match against the Terrapins is set for 5:30 p.m. and showdown with the Eagles begins at 1 p.m.. (Seminoles.com)
Haunted by spirits - and memories Oct 11, 2009
October s lineup begins with a novel about a purloined ancient manuscript and a pair of ghosts in the Boston Athenaeum ... Sylvia, a fellow bookbinder who works at the Boston Athenaeum, is in a jam ... The Book of Illumination has some evocative descriptions of Boston and Cambridge, the work, I assume, of Foley, who lives in the area. (Boston Globe)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
The event is free and begins with a half-hour of light refreshments and socializing with panelists and the emcee, Scott Kirsner of the Boston Globe ... Sponsored by Tian Fu Restaurant, WCLS and Boston Sports Clubs, the celebration features storytelling, music and dance demonstrations, traditional Moon Festival treats, a Chinese calligraphy demonstration and more. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
WPS Welcomes Former Noles Oct 9, 2009
who is currently serving as the volunteer assistant with the Seminole soccer team, was signed to a one-year contract by the Boston Breakers on Thursday, October 8 ... She played 90 minutes for Boston in a July 19th match against FC Gold ... --WPS Sky Blue FC, Atlanta Beat and Boston Breakers contributed to this article. (Seminoles.com)
Chinatown’s good fortune Oct 8, 2009
Chinatown s good fortune: neighborhood thrives amid recession - The Boston Globe ... It s exciting to see all the businesses come in, especially in such a difficult economic time, said Courtney Ho-Ha, executive director of Chinatown Main Street, a nonprofit group partly funded by the city of Boston ... KeyPoint reports that downtown Boston, which includes Chinatown and the Back Bay, had an 8. (Boston Globe)
Practice As Usual Oct 8, 2009
Robinson suffered a left ankle sprain in Saturday's loss to Boston College, but said he thinks he will be able to go against the Yellow Jackets. "If he keeps getting better the next day as he was today, there's a chance he'll be able to play," Bowden said. (Seminoles.com)
Fashionista Iris Apfel finally gets her due Oct 8, 2009
Apfel - who was once perfectly described as a geriatric glamazon - is north of Boston putting final touches on the show Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, which opens at the Peabody Essex Museum on Oct. 17 ... Shows about fashion have been increasing in frequency in the Boston area, but Apfel is not a fashion designer. (Boston Globe)
Sticking Together Oct 6, 2009
Despite the loss at Boston College, junior quarterback continued to put up impressive numbers ... Mickey Andrews, Jimbo Fisher and Christian Ponder recap the Boston College game and preview Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
Heartbreaker In Chestnut Hill Oct 4, 2009
Florida State falls to Boston College 28-21 ... In its second Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season, Florida State (2-3, 0-2 ACC) fell to Boston College (4-1, 2-1 ACC) 28-21 despite out gaining the Eagles in total yards by a 413-399 margin ... Quarterback threw for a career-high 341 yards but it was not enough as Boston College answered FSU's 18 unanswered points with a Montel Harris 42-yard touchdown run to put the game away late in the fourth quarter. (Seminoles.com)
Soccer Hosts Miami On Sunday Oct 3, 2009
With wins last week over No. 9 Maryland and No. 3 Boston College, FSU opened ACC play at 2-0-0 for just the second time in school history and first since 2001. Florida State has won nine straight over Miami and are a perfect 5-0-0 since the Hurricanes joined the ACC in 2004. (Seminoles.com)
Press Conference Highlights Oct 1, 2009
Join , and today at 1:30pm as they talk with the Florida State media about their preparations for the Boston College game. You can watch the press conference for no charge as it airs live on Seminoles. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles Stunned By USF Sep 30, 2009
Florida State will now play against its second conference opponent of the year as the team will travel to play at Boston College on Saturday. Football - Football - Football - Football - Women's Golf - - Football - Football - - Football. (Seminoles.com)
McCarty Earns Weekly Honors Sep 30, 2009
McCarty registered five points on two goals and an assist as Florida State (9-1-0) edged No. 9 Maryland by a 2-1 score on Thursday followed with a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Boston College on Sunday ... native followed with a goal and an assist against Boston College. (Seminoles.com)
BC, Changes Ahead Sep 30, 2009
ESPN College GameDay Heads To Boston College Saturday ... ESPN has announced that it will broadcast its popular College GameDay Show live from the Boston College campus next Saturday (October 3) ... Boston College will release more details, including parking and access information, in the upcoming days. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Tops BC 3-2 Sep 30, 2009
- Fifth-ranked Florida State (9-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) handed No. 3 Boston College (9-1-0, 1-1-0 ACC) its first loss of the season with a 3-2 victory Sunday afternoon at the Seminole Soccer Complex ... "We know Boston College is a very, very good team. They came in here and pushed us to the limit. The good thing for us is that we found a way to win. It's not always going to be pretty but it's about finding a way to win and again our team proved to be resilient. In the end, we had to defend a little. I... (Seminoles.com)
Fall Focus: Sherman Johnson Sep 30, 2009
They played the Boston Red Sox so that was pretty cool. Q: What do you think you gained from your experience in Virginia that will help you this season at FSU. (Seminoles.com)
DiNardo ready to forget latest start Sep 30, 2009
Lenny DiNardo was solid in his first two starts before weathering a tough outing vs. Boston. (AP). (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
No Room For Error Sep 30, 2009
600) since the start of the 2003 campaign, which includes a pair of victories at Boston College's Alumni Stadium. The Eagles are 13-4 at home since joining the ACC.. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Holds Off Terps 2-1 Sep 26, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Local calendar Sept. 24 edition Sep 25, 2009
Antiques Festival The Greater Boston Antiques Festival Fall Edition Shriner s Auditorium, Fordham Road, Wilmington, Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8/person (16 and under free. For more info call 781-862-4039 or visit www. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Fanfare and fireworks planned for Town Night and Town Day Sep 24, 2009
Their original songs get airplay on Boston's 92 ... Enjoyed by all ages, they've played the Hard Rock Boston, Hampton Beach, NH, Higher Ground, Vermont, Six Flags Amusement Park, Vermont state parks, camps, and numerous fairs in Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts, including the Topsfield Fair on Oct. 8. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Sampler for Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
James Fahey of Washington Street was working at Rowe s Grocery Store Irving Dakin was working for the Boston & Maine railroad. 75 YEARS AGO James McManus Jr., son of James McManus, the manager of the Marlboro Theatre, had a new pet a 19 inch alligator, sent to him my James White who was on a trip to Florida After a week s vacation, Miss Betty Wilder resumed her duties at the First National Bank. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people Sep 24, 2009
Selma was a dealer s dealer, said Steve Fletcher, Americana director for Skinner, with houses in Boston and Marlborough ... Selma was a larger-than-life character in the Boston commercial art scene, said Karen Keane, chief executive of Skinner ... Her passion for art was contagious, said J. Owen Todd, a Boston lawyer and former superior court judge, a longtime friend. (Boston Globe)
Sam Judge buys Quayside Apartments in Troy Sep 19, 2009
Sasaki, an architectural and planning firm with offices in Boston and San Francisco, has been hired to write a Request for Proposals that will be issued to seek out redevelopment plans. Sasaki could begin holding meetings in October to get community input. (Albany Business Review, NY)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
"It's early an American imprint, 1798, from Boston. It's a poem about Joan of Arc, in decent shape," she said. The owner brought it in wrapped in plastic to keep it clean. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
FSU Faces Florida Friday Sep 17, 2009
9, 7-0-0) and Boston College (No. 4, 6-0-0) - ranking courtesy of Soccer America. (Seminoles.com)
Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right. Sep 17, 2009
470 Shawmut Ave., Boston ... A former production director for Boston event guru Bryan Rafanelli, Miller is captivated by the antique, the odd, and the just plain old ... 166 Newbury St., Boston (617-425-4874), 255 Elm St., Somerville (617-684-0157). (Boston Globe)
Fall’s bounty beckons in Walpole, N.H. Sep 16, 2009
Fall s bounty beckons in Walpole, N.H. - The Boston Globe ... (David Lyon for The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondents / September 16, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Things to do around town this weekend Sep 15, 2009
The Post Road Art Center is located at 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, Ma ... Address is 547 E Boston Post Road (intersection of Route 20 and Farm Road), Lot #63 (Val s Mobile Home Park) in Marlborough. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Noles Open Season At No. 1 Sep 15, 2009
Boston College is ranked third in the Northeast region, while Virginia (1st), Duke (2nd), Wake Forest (3rd), NC State (4th), North Carolina (7th), Clemson (11th) and Virginia Tech (12th) are all ranked in the Southeast. As for the men, No. 1 Alabama leads the list with Auburn coming in at No. 2. (Seminoles.com)
FBI probing 'stolen' Jackie Kennedy note... Sep 14, 2009
Thomas Nuckols, the son, contacted the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston about the letter ... Through a series of negotiations between the agent's family and the Kennedy family, the gloves are now destined for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Rohan said. (The Drudge Report)
Disney Expo seeks to monetize Mouse-mania Sep 11, 2009
She is flying from Boston to spend all four days at the Expo and said Disney is finally seeing the importance in courting their fan core. "In the past, they were more interested in the bottom line," Morrissey said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Q&A with Mystic Valley Elder Services Sep 7, 2009
However, after doing some research I understand that Boston and surrounding areas are also having issues with bedbugs ... Information from this article came from the City of Boston s Inspectional Services Department and www. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
Members of American Legion Post No. 7 will be smoking Boston butts ( 25), turkey( 25) and ribs ( 20) Friday and Saturday at the Wetumpka National Guard Armory ... The Seman Volunteer Fire Department will also have a Boston butt sale Friday and Saturday at the Seman Community Center on Highway 9, beginning at 10 a.m. All meat will be smoked over a hickory wood fire ... Items include whole Boston butts ( 25), chopped Boston butt ( 9 per pound), chicken halves ( 4 per half) and camp stew ( 8 per... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Events: the week ahead Sep 3, 2009
Asana, 776 Boylston St., Boston. Reservations encouraged. (Boston Globe)
Recession dims the glow at WGBH Sep 1, 2009
At WGBH, the picture seems a bit cloudy - The Boston Globe ... Jim Lewis, an Oregon-based fund-raising consultant who has worked for WGBH and other public TV and radio stations around the country, said the Boston station s plight is not unusual. (Boston Globe)
Calif. Holds Statewide Garage Sale Aug 29, 2009
The governor, making an appearance before going to Boston to attend memorial services for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, greeted shoppers in line to pay for computer parts, printers and office furniture. (Click2Houston, TX)
Steve Coronella: Clutter me wonderful! Aug 22, 2009
And then, later in my visit, I found an oversized black-and-white postcard of the local church where my grandparents were married before they sailed for Boston ... A collection of Steve s essays and humor, This Thought s On Me: A Boston Guy Reflects on Leaving the Hub, Becoming a Dub & Other Topics, is due to be published this fall. (Medford Transcript, MA)
UP FOR AIR: Refrigerator magnets get a reprieve Aug 20, 2009
In the Shock and Horror Department, my heart was broken to discover I had not been chosen one of the 100 best dressed in the Boston area. I mean, how do they know. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Buoyed by fans back home, Peabody team ready to start Little League World Series Aug 18, 2009
(Maisie Crow for The Boston Globe) ... The brothers, who grew up in Peabody, own and operate Boston Coffee Cake, a Haverhill-based bakery. (Boston Globe)
WATCHWORDS: Annual National Night Out was a success Aug 14, 2009
Boston s number one station for the oldies, WODS 103. 3 FM, was on hand with great music and their famous prize wheel while Children s Librarian Clare Dombrowski and her staff set up several games for kids to enjoy as well. (Amesbury News, MA)
Sampler for August 13 Aug 14, 2009
The festivities will kick off with a Spirit of Boston Cruise of the Boston Harbor Islands on Sunday, Sept. 20 ... The Young Professionals Network, a program of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, has planned an event for Saturday, Aug. 22, that features a Margarita's Mystery Cruise, departing from Long Wharf, Boston, aboard a Boston Harbor Cruise. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009
What s old is new: places to find vintage clothing - The Boston Globe ... Boston s vintage boutiques cover everything from turn-of-the-century trends to Ziggy Stardust glam, and each brings its own flare to the secondhand scene ... SoWa Antiques Market 540 Harrison Ave, Boston. (Boston Globe)
Urban Burp fabric shop a gas for vintage fans Aug 13, 2009
Skilandat's romance with fabric began as a child in Boston, where her aunt was a commercial seamstress and her mother sewed all her clothes. "I had my own little collection, and as I got older it just got worse.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
