Topic: New England
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'Once Upon A Flock': 5 stories about raising backyard chickens
In 'Once Upon a Flock,' Lauren Scheuer chronicles the ups and downs of bringing chickens into her yard and her life.
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Bestselling books the week of 3/17/13, according to IndieBound*
See what's selling in bookstores across America.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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H.P. Lovecraft: 6 of his best stories for the Halloween season
Looking for a classic horror story to curl up with this Halloween? Check out one of these H.P. Lovecraft gems.
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Millennials keep their chins up despite high unemployment in economic downturn
Facing high unemployment, millennials draw resilience from flexible goals, tech savvy, and parental cushions. Will these supports help them emerge strong from the economic downturn?
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How to determine if wind power is for you
Determining if residential wind power is right for your property takes time.
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Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn
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Tax Day 101: OK, April 15 is over, time to plan for April 15 (2011)
Whew! You've filed your 2009 tax return, but it's not too early to think about 2010. Personal-finance experts say this is a year to plan for some significant tax changes on the horizon.
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Wind power in New England: Is it a good renovation option?
For a green home renovation in New England, wind power looks like a good option. But it's not easy to find out if that's true.
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Tax day 101: Are some states driving people out with high state taxes?
Seven of eight states with the biggest population outflows have high state taxes.
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How to plan better for New England floods
Changing rainfall patterns have increased the number and severity of floods. Better forecasts and improved flood management have helped, but planners need to do more to reduce risks and boost community resilience.
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Hard hit Rhode Island looks to federal aid as floods recede
Rhode Island took the brunt of this week's floods, and the state will look to federal aid, along with flood insurance, to cover much of the worst damage.
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April Fools' Day history? Be wary of those who say they know.
April Fools' Day history is murky, and nobody knows its origins. So beware any Boston University professors who claim it originated in the court of Constantine.
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Rhode Island and much of Northeast hit by historic floods, helped by emergency response
Safety officials may not have built arks, but emergency response workers in Rhode Island and across the Northeast made extraordinary efforts to protect residents as historic floods swept the region.
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Obama seeks compromise in offshore drilling plan
Offshore drilling for oil and gas will expand to new areas under President Obama's drilling plan, announced Wednesday. But the plan also keeps some sensitive environmental areas off-limits.
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ESOP: Employee ownership of companies on the rise
The ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – is, slowly, on the rise. These worker-owned businesses are more productive and could benefit the American economy.
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Christian faith: Calvinism is back
In America's Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism.
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Card hacker Albert Gonzalez gets 20 years, but cyber crime rising
Albert Gonzalez cost companies and insurers almost $200 million, federal prosecutors say, earning him the longest sentence ever leveled for cyber crime.
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Witch hazel: The delights and challenges
Witch hazel shrubs flower in winter, which is a delight. But sometimes gardeners have challenges with them.
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Iceland volcano blast sparks concerns of larger volcano eruption
Scientists say history has proven that when the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts the Katla volcano erupts too.
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Time for a national insurance program to cope with natural disasters?
Advocates of legislation to create a national insurance program say it's better to plan ahead than do a bailout after a natural disaster. Critics say it would amount to a subsidy for owners of coastal mansions and encourage people to live in places they shouldn't.
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In a Mexico City barrio a foreigner finds fellowship
An American resident discovers a sense of community and camaraderie in the Tepito quarter's famous flea market.
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Opinion: Obama health care reconciliation: save your outrage for the unconstitutional filibuster
Forget President Obama's health care reconciliation. The real abuse of power is the filibuster.
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State Senate pulls the plug on Vermont Yankee nuclear plant
Critics say Vermont Yankee nuclear plant was too old and had too many problems. This could be a blow for the Obama administration's plan to refurbish and revive aging nuclear power plants.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/24
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Meteorologists turn up the hype with latest 'Monster Storm'
The fifth big snowstorm to hit the East Coast this season - forecast to begin Thursday - has meteorologists reaching for Thesauruses and trash-talking in their efforts to top one another. At what point does a legitimate warning of a 'Monster Storm' become hype?
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The Whale
A tender look at a (mostly) gentle giant.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Dip into Katharine Weber's novel 'True Confections,' take a tour of early Oscar contenders in a new DVD collection, listen to Midlake's newest CD, and more.
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Pesky voles love the snow cover
Meadow voles find sanctuary beneath the snow cover, wreaking havoc on plants' root systems.
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