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The Power Of Knowing: A Daughter Who Chose BRCA Gene Testing, Against Her Mother’s Wishes
By Tracy Strauss

My mother always told me, “Knowledge is power.” But when it came to her own health, she stuck her head in the sand.
- Fri, May 24, 2013
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Life
Imagine ‘The Office’ If Everyone Had Telecommuted
By Kylah Goodfellow Klinge

Aside from the petty politics and the grueling commute, physically going to the office has its advantages. Perhaps most importantly, being able to leave it all behind at the end of the day.
- Fri, May 24, 2013
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Beacon Hill
A New Job In Worcester For Tim Murray? How Convenient.
By Eileen McNamara

Insisting his recent troubles have nothing to do with his decision, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray secures a new job in Worcester and a quiet exit from Beacon Hill.
- Thu, May 23, 2013
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cognoscenti /kɒgnəˈʃɛnti/ pl. noun/ people who are especially well informed about a particular subject. Origin: late 18th century: Italian, literally ‘people who know,’ from Latin cognoscent-, ‘getting to know’
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The NFL’s Cartoonish Approach To Player Safety

By Steve Holt

Instead of pretending idiotic fines and impotent rules will actually address its problems, the NFL needs to radically transform itself.

Fri, Jan 25, 2013
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