Alex Svenson led about a half-dozen tourists through the grounds surrounding the Massachusetts State House, pointing out highlights of the building’s exterior and its manicured gardens. Missing from the tour: all the wonders inside the capitol. That includes the famous Sacred Cod, the House and Senate chambers, the governor’s office, as […]
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Mass Effect: How to Romance Miranda Lawson
The backstory for Mass Effect‘s Cerberus agent, Miranda Lawson, is long and difficult, crafting a tale of the flaws in human perfection. Genetically engineered by her father, Miranda grew up without a mother, and the arrogant perfectionist who created her knew next to nothing about being an actual parent. She […]
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Mass Effect: How to Romance Thane Krios
Romancing Mass Effect 2’s Drell Assassin isn’t easy, and it promises to leave female Shepards heartbroken, but Thane Krios is a worthy romance option. One of Mass Effect’s most groundbreaking features was the intimate bonds Commander Shepard formed with their squadmates. From the outside looking in, finding romance throughout the course of the […]
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Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Mass. project advances
FILE – In this Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, file photo, three of Deepwater Wind’s turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I. A huge wind farm off the Massachusetts coast is edging closer to federal approval, setting up what the Biden administration hopes will be a model for a […]
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Will electric crossovers like Volvo’s C40 be the key to mass EV adoption?
With the introduction of its new C40 Recharge on Tuesday, Volvo became the latest automaker to bet that consumers who have so far been cool to the idea of an electric vehicle might change their minds if it comes in a form they love: the crossover. Whether they do may […]
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Essential workers get emotional at Oakland County mass vaccination
Novi — It was cold outside, the sun had just come up and Debbie Rosenblatt was miles from home, yet the school social worker could not contain her excitement about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday. After confirming her appointment with Oakland County health officials at a mass vaccination site inside […]
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For Metro Detroit Catholics, virus won’t keep them from Christmas Mass
Although the pandemic has shifted worship worldwide, one tradition remains as important as ever for Julie Parthum: attending Christmas Mass. “The calm, the peace, the quiet, starting in almost darkness with just a lot of candlelight,” the Redford Township resident said. “Then you see all the flowers on the altars, […]
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Nearly 100 whales killed in mass stranding on Chatham Islands
A mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands in the Pacific Ocean has left nearly 100 whales dead, New Zealand’s Department of Conservation announced on Wednesday. A total of 97 pilot whales and three dolphins died in the stranding, which conservation department staff were alerted to Sunday afternoon. America is […]
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10 Local Brands To Support For Diwali Instead Of Buying From Mass Manufacturers
As we indulge in the tradition of showering our friends, family, and even ourselves with good and thoughtful gifts this Diwali, let’s be more conscious towards the environment and the support that our local businesses need from us. Because we all know that the year has been tough for everyone, […]