Blonde Cookbook

Submitted by Jacko
It's fun to cook for Tom. Today I made angel food cake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me some extra bowls.


Tom wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without dressing. So I didn't dress. What a surprise when Tom brought a friend home for supper


A good day for rice. The recipe said wash thoroughly before steaming the rice. It seemed kind of silly, but I took a bath anyway. I can't say it improved the rice any.


Today Tom asked for salad again I tried a new recipe. It said prepare ingredients; lay on a bed of lettuce one hour before serving. Tom asked me why I was rolling around in the garden..


I found an easy recipe for cookies. It said put the ingredients in a bowl and beat it. There must have been something wrong with this recipe. When I got back, everything was the same as when I left.


Tom did the shopping today and brought home a chicken. He asked me to dress it for Sunday. I don't have any clothes that fit it, and for some reason Tom keeps counting to ten.


Tom's folks came to dinner. I wanted to serve roast but all I had was hamburger. Suddenly I had a flash of genius.. I put the hamburger in the oven and set the controls for roast. It still came out hamburger, much to my disappointment.

Well Good Night, Dear Diary. This has been a very exciting week! I am eager for tomorrow to come so I can try out a new recipe on Tom. If I can talk Tom into buying a bigger oven, I would like to surprise him with a chocolate moose.

AP Top News at 2:51 p.m. EST

46 minutes ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup Inc. is shedding approximately 53,000 more employees in the coming quarters as the banking giant struggles to steady itself after suffering massive losses from deteriorating debt. The New York-based bank, which has already reduced its assets by about 20 percent since the first quarter of the year, also plans to trim expenses by 19 percent in 2009 from third-quarter levels, to $50 billion.

A person briefed on Citigroup's plans says the banking giant is cutting another 53,000 jobs in the coming quarters. CEO Vikram Pandit is revealing the plan at the company's town hall meeting Monday with employees.

Children’s Hospital to expand to Peabody

PEABODY - World-renowned Children’s Hospital Boston has decided to expand its services to the North Shore with a $46.5 million purchase of property located in Peabody’s Centennial Park.

The roughly 25.7 acres of land will serve as the home of Children’s Extended Care Center, Inc., a non-profit out-patient clinic affiliated with the Boston hospital. It will be located just off Route 128, close to the intersection of Route 95 North. The hospital will occupy approximately 120,000 square feet of space.

(Lynn Daily Item-Full Story)

Revere’s full-day ‘K’ may face ax

REVERE - Parents of 500 kindergartners may see the time their kids spend in school reduced if the state cuts back school spending over the next year.

Eliminating full-day kindergarten is one of the cuts School Superintendent Paul Dakin last week said he may recommend to the School Committee as early as December.

Dakin has warned for months that the schools need $6 million to $7 million in additional state money to continue operating existing programs. Expectations of receiving the money have all but vanished with legislators and municipal officials’ warnings of state aid cuts next July, perhaps sooner.

(Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

Revere residents arrested for impersonating State Troopers

REVERE-Two Revere residents were arrested Saturday for impersonating police officers and robbing their victim in East Boston, police said.

Edward Rivard, 36 and Marlene Choukas, 43, of Revere were arrested with Robert DefFreitas, 41, of East Boston.

The addresses of the suspects were not available on Sunday, but Item records show Rivard was arrested by Revere police for assault and battery on a police officer among other charges June 28, 2007 when he lived at 34 Franklin Ave. He allegedly spit blood at an officer who tried to detain him after attacking a woman.

(Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

Club-carrying men beat, rob Revere man in East Cambridge

Cambridge - A group of club-carrying thugs beat a man to the ground in East Cambridge before robbing him, police said.

A 22-year-old Revere man had just dropped off his girlfriend at her home and returned to his parked car on Cambridge Street near Seventh Street at about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 11 when he noticed four men in hooded sweatshirts walking toward him. The victim tried to jump into his car, but one suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and tried to stab him, according to police reports.

(Cambridge Chronicle-Full Story)

Happy 50th Birthday, Keith!

Monday morning rush...

Woke up late today. Always a good way to start the week. Went to a really nice wedding yesterday @ the Danversport Yacht Club. Haven't been there in quite a while. Was a nice time. The bride and groom, Alyssa & Billy, seemed soo young. Pretty couple. Hopefully I can find the cord to the camera I bought. Really have to straighten out the whole computer mess at home.

This week should be a long one for my friend, Deb. It's the last week of work for her. Lucky stiff! She doesn't think so but she will.

Diet hasn't been going so well...so, I've started again today. My daughter, Lisa, tells me that I shouldn't keep saying that I'm going on a diet when I go off it every week. I have good intentions when I start. I guess that's the best I can do for now. Aruba will be here in no time.

Got work to do so I'm off.

Anti-greyhound racing group considers NH ban

SEABROOK — Now that greyhound racing has been banned in Massachusetts, Grey 2K USA is considering its next step — in New Hampshire.

"We're obviously pretty excited with what voters decided in Massachusetts," said Paul LaFlamme, who serves on the board of directors of Grey 2K USA. "By the same token, what's right in Massachusetts isn't necessarily right in New Hampshire."

Grey 2K USA of Somerville, Mass., initiated the ballot question to ban greyhound racing in Massachusetts by 2010. Massachusetts passed the law by voter referendum. In New Hampshire, legislators would have to get onboard with a bill.

(Seacoast Online-Full Story)

Toys R Us Sale

Free shipping on a number of items on their website.

Coupon valid November 16-20th, in-store only.
Click here to print coupon for 15% off one toy item.

Didn't know about this event

I have seen previous percussion performances taught by Mr. Maffucci and they have been excellent. I wish I had known about this sooner.
Category: Music
When: Today, November 15 2008, 7:00pm
Where: Revere High School
101 School Street
Revere, MA

Cost: $6.00
What/Why: The Revere High School Rock Ensemble has been preparing for their performance of "The Wall" for a year and a half. Now they are ready to share all of their hard work with the community. This performance will feature ten student musicians, in addition to a group of fifteen student actors. "The Wall" will be performed in its entirety. Please support this venture by joining us on 11/14 or 11/15 at 7:00 pm! Tickets will be sold at the door and all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation. PM me with any questions!

Macy's Boot & Coat Sale Online & In-stores thru Sunday November 16th

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Reminder - Sears Friends & Family Night - November 16th 6PM-9PM

Join Sears for friends and family night Sunday, November 16 from 6 p.m. -9 p.m., in store and online.


See flyer for sale details

T-Bone's Restaurant

Just got back from this restaurant in Salem, NH. If you're in the area, try it. The last time we went there was no wait. However, today there was a 25 minute wait. It was worth it.

We ordered the onion soup, basil/mozzarella/tomato, salad, T-bone steak, baked potato with sour cream and a shepard's pie with green beans. Everything was excellent and cooked to perfection.

click here for other locations and menu

Drink of the Weekend Update

Didn't like the peach schnapps. Just wasn't the same flavor of the Hooters drink.

Settled on Vodka, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Orange Juice, with a splash of cranberry juice. I liked the peachless version much better. I'll have to find another drink for the peach schnapps. Guess it can always go in Sangria Mix. That will be next summer's project.

While at the liquor store, they had samples of Malibu Banana Rum. Of course, I had to buy that too...and now figure out what I'll make with that. Maybe that will be on the list for next weekend. Not sure yet.

Teen arrested for robbing girl on bus

REVERE - A 14-year-old Revere boy was arrested Thursday for robbing a 12-year-old girl on the school bus, police said.

The victim reported the incident Thursday but the crime occurred Wednesday afternoon, according to police. (Lynn Daily Item-Full Story)

MBTA request federal funds is rejected

The Federal Transit Authority has denied a request from the MBTA for matching funds to buy two new commuter line locomotives from a European company, ruling yesterday that they must be made in the United States.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority chairman Daniel A. Grabauskas, at the behest of Vossloh España S.A., a Spanish subsidiary of a German firm, requested in September that the FTA waive its "Buy American" requirements for a contract Vossloh had bid on to build the locomotives.

They argued the waiver would "expand the competitive range to include Vossloh as a . . . bidder," according to FTA Deputy Administrator Sherry E. Little's decision.

But the authority decided the T's proposal to buy the locomotives in Spain would not save enough taxpayer money to warrant a public interest waiver. (Boston Globe-Full Story)

Fidelity to cut 1,700 in next round of layoffs

Fidelity Investments will lay off another 1,700 employees early next year, in addition to the 1,300 workers it axed earlier this week.

Fidelity, which is feeling the aftershocks of the Wall Street debacle along with other financial firms, informed employees today that its second round of job cuts will be more severe than the first round implemented days ago.

The Boston-based mutual-fund company is still working on details of its second-round reductions, spokeswoman Anne Crowley said.


The company didn’t say how many Massachusetts employees will get pink slips.

Boston Herald - Full Story

Boston College in flap over lingerie

Boston College’s merchandising deal with racy lingerie peddler Victoria’s Secret is raising ire on campus and among the conservative, Catholic school’s alumni.

“It’s disgraceful and appalling,” said Boston College graduate C.J. Doyle, who runs the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts. “This is just one more example of the university’s callous contempt for Catholic sensibilities and its complete indifference to what remains of its Catholic identity.”

Yesterday on Newbury Street, outside a Victoria’s Secret store that is selling hot-pink Boston College tank tops for $19.50 and Eagles “short shorts,” others agreed.

(Boston Herald - Full Story)

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

ARIES: You surrender your ego and risk looking foolish as you perform daring acts in the name of love. TAURUS: From food to activities to gifts, you have the best ideas about what a loved one might enjoy. GEMINI: You have a wonderful time being seductively mysterious, creating a kind of maze for another person to try and figure out. CANCER: Putting your partner's feelings first, you act in a way that is contrary to your impulses. LEO: You're compelled to communicate your secret heart, but it may not be what's best for your relationship. VIRGO: You find common ground with an uncommon person. LIBRA: Consider who is best suited to accompany you to a specific event based on who you think will have and be the most fun. SCORPIO: Seeing how other couples relate to one another inspires your own relationships. SAGITTARIUS: Due to a new influence in your life, there is a softer side of you emerging. CAPRICORN: You make an important investment in your love. AQUARIUS: The less you reveal to your date, the more fun you have. PISCES: You're attracted to a person who understands the way your mind works.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Gemini and Scorpio are a fascinating duo. On the surface they appear to have little in common. Scorpio remains cool and mysterious as Gemini brings bounds of energy and information. The two can connect with perfect ease though, bringing out sides of each other that they would rarely choose to reveal if not prompted. These two challenge each other and bond as they meet those challenges.

Krafts cut 5 percent of Gillette Stadium work force

The fragile economy has taken its toll on employees of Gillette Stadium.

A spokesman for the New England Patriots [team stats] said 5 percent of stadium’s full-time work force received pink slips today.

“Like many businesses nationwide, we are contracting,” said Stacey James, a New England Patriots [team stats] spokesman. “But I think we’ve done it minimally. Today’s reduction in force does not include Patriots, Revolution or Kraft Group employees.”

(Boston Herald - Full Story)

Feds approve Bud sale if InBev sells Labatt USA

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department approved a $52 billion beer buzz today, allowing Belgium-based InBev SA to buy out Anheuser-Busch and create the world’s largest brewer.

But InBev’s buzz comes with a slight hiccup: It must sell subsidiary Labatt USA to win regulatory approval.

Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light have less than 1 percent share of the U.S. market, but in upstate New York they go head-to-head with Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.’s Budweiser and Bud Light, and MillerCoors LLC brands like Coors Light and Miller Lite.

(Boston Herald - Full Story)

Basile & Family's Thanksgiving Dinner

All families are welcome to the 2nd Annual Basile Family Thanksgiving Dinner, with all the trimmings, sponsored by State Representative Carlo Basile & Family.

The dinner takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th.



Doors open at 10:30am, dinner served from 11:00am-1:30pm, at the Sacred Heart Parish, 303 Paris Street. For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Rep. Basile's office at 617-722-2080.

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Now that I'm older...

submitted by Deb

Perks to being over 50

Submitted by Larry H.

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.
4. People call at 9 pm and ask, “did I wake you?”
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat supper at 4 pm.
9. You can live without sex but not your glasses.
10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.
13. You sing along with elevator music.
14. Your eyes won't get much worse.
15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service
17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
19. You can't remember who sent you this list.
20. When you move to Florida, people start calling you "sonny boy"
21. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

Priest: Obama Voters Must Do Penance

A priest at a South Carolina Roman Catholic church says his parishioners shouldn't take Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because of the Democrat's stance on abortion.

The Reverend Jay Scott Newman said Thursday that church law doesn't allow him to refuse parishioners the sacrament at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville.

(CBS-Full Story)

Mass. turnpike board approves toll hikes

North Shore residents to pay $7 for Sumner and Ted

BOSTON - The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has approved significant tolls hikes in eastern Massachusetts as it staggers under Big Dig debt and mismanagement.

The authority's board approved toll hikes of 75 cents at the Weston and Allston-Brighton tollbooths, where drivers currently pay $1.25. It voted to double the tolls at the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels to $7.

Fast Lane users would pay $1.50 at Weston and Allston-Brighton and $6 in the tunnels.

At least two public hearings must be held before the authority can give final approval to the toll increases, which are expected to raise $100 million.

(Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

Accident victim remembered as "active, involved Parent"

REVERE - Lincoln School teachers and other local residents who knew Lori Palladino are mourning the mother of three killed Wednesday in a Route 1 accident.

A preliminary State Police investigation indicated Palladino, 47, lost control of the 2004 Mitsubishi she was driving at about 8:30 p.m. on Route 1 South near the Peabody-Danvers line.

(Lynn Daily Item-Full Story)

Related story in the Salem News

Star of ‘Twilight' to appear in Saugus

I would not have even known anything about this movie if it weren't for my friend, Toni. Seems the books are a hit with teens.

SAUGUS, Mass. - Robert Pattinson, star of the upcoming movie "Twilight," is set to appear Friday at the Square One Mall in Saugus.

Fans lined up overnight for an autograph session with Pattinson at Hot Topic. Police allowed fans to line up in advance in hopes of preventing situations seen across the country.

(WHDH TV 7-Full Story)

Happy Birthday, Carol

Hey Carol, it's your birthday!

I wish you many, many more, sweetie.
Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday: You may find it difficult to balance all aspects of your life. There are things that must be done to make your household run more efficiently. Family members or good friends can help. This is the year to rid yourself of whatever and whoever is costing you too much or bringing you down. It's up to you. Your numbers are 2, 10, 18, 21, 27, 35, 48

Birthday Baby: You are open-minded, caring and ready to help. You are intent on getting to the bottom of things. You are sensitive and empathetic.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (NOVEMBER 14). You are learning to trust your divine guidance system. The next six weeks bring evidence that helps you understand how protected and loved you really are. You'll be wined and dined in December. You make an important career move in January. You're self-assured in February and will speak up for what's right. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 3, 11, 50 and 14.

Rod Stewart - Tonight's the Night (Gonna be Alright)

#1 this week in 1976

Drink of the Weekend

Had this at Hooters recently, and let me tell you there is nothing stressful about it. The waitress wasn't quite sure what was in it, but told me it was vodka, malibu rum and pineapple/orange juice...seems there was more.

Found out through my sister, Carolyn, it's called an Absolute Stress. All I can tell you is it's really good and worth trying. Cheers!



Absolute Stress
1/2 oz Absolut® vodka
1/2 oz Malibu® coconut rum
1/2 oz peach schnapps
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cranberry juice

A Truly Heartbreaking Day

I would never normally write about something so tragic, but this has really got to me. Very early today, I learned that a friend passed away in a car accident last night. What is so tragic about this is she lost her life long before her time and for no reason that could ever be explained to me, under any circumstances. And she had 3 young children who meant so much to her that will forever grieve her loss.

My deepest sympanthies go out to her family and friends. I know they are heartbroken by her untimely passing, as I am. My heart goes out to all involved.

A letter to God from a Dog

Dear God:

Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?

Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a Dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

If a Dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad Dog?

We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Let me give you a list of just some of the things I’ll try to remember to be a good Dog:

1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it, or after they throw it up.
2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way these dead things smell.
3. I will not munch on "leftovers" in the kitty litter box, although they are tasty.
4. The diaper pail is not a cookie jar.
5. The sofa is not a face towel. Neither are Mom and Dad's laps.
6. The garbage collector is not actually stealing our stuff.
7. My head does not belong in the refrigerator.
8. When the officer reaches in for Mom's driver's license and registration, I will not bit his hand
9. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.
10. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying "hello".
11. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee table.
12. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house --- not after.
13. I will not throw up in the car.
14. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt across the carpet.
15. When we have company, I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch
16. The cat is not a “squeaky toy”, so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

And, finally, my last question:

Why do humans only have 10 Commandments but dogs have 16?

P.S. When I get to Heaven may I have my testicles back? Please?


“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France

Military Appreciation Football Game

GREENVILLE, N.C. - Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Ruggiero, from Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team Miami, Fla., listens to a referee's instructions before delivering the opening coin toss at the East Carolina University's annual Military Appreciation Football Game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.

Ruggiero, who was honored for his service to the nation, received a Bronze Star "V" for Valor and a Purple Heart after he, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathaniel Bruckenthal and five U.S. Navy sailors were attacked on April 24, 2004, while patrolling a security zone near the oil terminal of Bazarat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

World’s ugliest dog dies after battle with cancer

GULFPORT, Fla. - A one-eyed, three-legged dog that won the title of world’s ugliest pooch this summer has died.

The St. Petersburg Times in Florida reports that Gus, a Chinese crested dog, had cancer. He was 9.

Gus was rescued from a bad home and went on to win the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in northern California.

(Boston Herald-Full Story)

Thief taketh away from Eastie church

A heartless, Hell-bound thief kicked off the holiday season by snatching some $50,000 worth of silver and gold religious articles from Sacred Heart Church in East Boston on Tuesday night, cops said.

Swiped from the church altar was the gold- and silver-plated monstrance, a 2-foot stand in which the Eucharist is displayed, as well as the tabernacle’s gold-plated cover.

The church’s pastor, the Rev. Wayne Belschner, arrived yesterday at 7 a.m. to discover the missing items, along with an unholy mess of broken glass on the floor of the lower hall. In the grass outside, cops later found a brick used to shatter the window.

(Boston Herald-Full Story)

Man gets 3 years in fatal boat accident

PORTLAND, Maine - A Massachusetts boater convicted of causing a violent boat collision that killed two people on a Maine lake is going to prison for3 years.

Robert LaPointe of Medway, Mass., was led away in handcuffs after his sentencing yesterday on two counts of aggravated operating under the influence in the crash on Long Lake in Harrison. The jury deadlocked on manslaughter charges.

(Boston Herald-Full Story)

World Kindness Day

While I have never heard of this day, it's the kind of day that is simple. This is the day that you are supposed to do random acts of kindness. Can't hurt. We should celebrate more days like this.

Be kind and enjoy the feeling.

Rep seeks track vote

REVERE - She admits it is a long shot, but state Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein is exploring the possibility of asking fellow legislators to overturn last week's referendum vote closing dog tracks in 2010.

"I will file a petition if I can. We are looking into how to go about reversing it," Reinstein said.

Ban proponents labeled their victory "a clear message that we will not tolerate an industry that causes thousands of dogs to endure lives of terrible confinement."

Reinstein sides with workers and kennel owners who called proponents' mistreatment claims exaggerated. She contrasted the dog ban to a marijuana decriminalization referendum voters also approved.

"It's tragic that it is OK to smoke pot but not OK to make an honest day's living."

(Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

The Definition of Old

submitted by Tommy & Orize

Happy Birthday, Steve!

Steve, Everyone in the office, including the PDI guys, want to wish you a Happy Birthday! Many, many, more! We couldn't get your brother Joe to do anything, except sing this stupid song...I told him to keep his day job.



Happy Birthday: Everything will be riding on how you handle partners this year. Business and emotional connections will be on the line and, if you are too flippant, you may end up doing the work yourself. Be prepared to delegate. If you overstep your capabilities, recovery will be difficult. Your numbers are 5, 12, 14, 26, 31, 33, 49

Birthday Baby: You are intense, fearless and willing to go the distance. You are an advisor, a loyal friend and a great companion. You are honest and giving and have integrity and compassion.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (NOVEMBER 13). You'll definitely be feeling powerful. Your shrewd business sense helps you stand out and impress VIPs in December. There's a January bonus. In May, July and August you are so attractive, there will be many offers for love, fun and friendship. You'll have to make tough choices about how best to spend your time. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 22, 51, 10 and 15.

Call to action: Pastor issuing 7-day sex challenge

DALLAS (AP) — The pastor of a mega-church says he will challenge married congregants during his sermon Sunday to have sex for seven straight days — and he plans to practice what he preaches.

"We're going to give it a try," said the Rev. Ed Young, who has four children with his wife of 26 years.

Young, 47, said he believes society promotes promiscuity and he wants to reclaim sex for married couples. Sex should be a nurturing, spiritual act that strengthens marriages, he said.

"God says sex should be between a married man and a woman," Young said. "I think it's one of the greatest things you can do for your kids because so goes the marriage, so goes the family."

Young said he will deliver his seven-day sex challenge while sitting on a bed in front of his Dallas-area church campus.

He is founder of the nondenominational Fellowship Church, which draws about 20,000 people each Sunday and also has campuses in Fort Worth, Plano and Miami.

Earlier this year, a southwest Florida pastor, perhaps having more faith in his congregants' stamina, issued a 30-day sex challenge.


Click here for news report on BostonChannel.com

Businessweek - The Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2009

submitted by Mark C.
Businessweek went state by state to make their choices of the best place to raise your kids in every state. (Click here to check other states)






Connecticut
West Haven
Nearest city: New Haven
Population: 54,765
Median household income: $63,191

West Haven is home to the University of New Haven and is about five miles from Yale University. Families can spend a day at Bradley Point Park beach and Sandy Point bird sanctuary.

Runners-up:
East Hartford
Norwalk


Maine
Portland
Nearest city: Portland
Population: 65,821
Median household income: $60,836

Portland, Maine's largest city, is culturally diverse and its progressive waterfront community is only a few hours' drive north of Boston. The Old Port section of the city has cobblestone streets and great shops, restaurants, and bars.

Runner-up: N/A


Massachusetts
Malden
Nearest city: Boston
Population: 56,454
Median household income: $67,599

Malden is a racially diverse, relatively affordable, and well-connected city six miles north of Boston. The city is working to rejuvenate its downtown, a mix of shops and restaurants around the Malden Square.

Runners-up:
Cambridge
Weymouth

New Hampshire
Nashua
Nearest city:
Population: 90,984
Median household income: $79,063

Nashua, the state's second-largest city, is known for its low crime and good schools. It draws shoppers from nearby Massachusetts who want to take advantage of the state's lack of a general sales tax.

Runner-up:
Manchester


Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Nearest city: Providence
Population: 73,612
Median household income: $48,207

The mill city on the Blackstone River is becoming known as an artist enclave with the transformation of aging mills into artists' lofts and studios.

Runners-up:
Warwick
Cranston

Vermont
Burlington
Nearest city: Burlington
Population: 38,358
Median household income: $56,879

Burlington, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, is a walkable, cosmopolitan city that is a short drive from skiing and other outdoor activities.

Runner-up: N/A

Student dies after shooting at Fla. high school

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A 15-year-old student died after a shooting at a Fort Lauderdale high school Wednesday, and police were questioning another student believed to be responsible.

Sophomore Amanda Collette was confirmed dead after being discovered on a hallway floor by a school resource officer at Dillard High School around 11 a.m. Another 15-year-old girl was being held and questioned by police in the death.

"This is a situation where we are more than heartbroken," said Jim Notter, the superintendent of schools for Broward County.

(Boston Globe-Full Story)

Ticket prices to remain the same

The Red Sox announced this morning that it is holding prices at 2008 levels for all existing seats and standing room tickets available to the public at Fenway Park for the 2009 season.

It is the first time in 14 seasons the club has not raised at least some ticket prices.

“We have been listening to fans, friends, and family about the challenges they are facing in light of the current adverse economic conditions,” said Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino in a press release. “We are also grateful for the unwavering faith and support our fans have shown us year after year and we hope our ownership’s decision to hold prices for the upcoming season will in some way help ease the burden on Red Sox Nation.”

The last time the Red Sox held ticket prices across the board was 1995 -- the season following the damaging strike that led to the cancellation of the '94 World Series.
(Boston Globe-Full Story)

Outrageous ads flirt with temptation

Radio spots facilitate flings

A controversial online dating service that matches up married men and women has launched an ad blitz in Boston - unfazed by a quaint state law that bans adultery.

The Ashley Madison Agency - whose motto is “Life is short. Have an affair” - began airing radio spots on WAAF [website]-FM (97.7/107.3) and WBCN [website]-FM (104.1) last week, said agency CEO and president Noel Biderman.

(Boston Herald-Full Story)

Layoffs may soar in December

December could be a brutal month for job layoffs in Massachusetts, as the economy worsens and more companies look for ways to cut costs before the end of the year, economists and labor officials say.

Historically, the highest numbers of job cuts in Massachusetts and elsewhere have been recorded in December, when executives typically scramble to hit profit targets and prepare budgets for the following year.

"We're definitely bracing for more layoffs," said Tim Sullivan, legislative and communications director for Massachusetts AFL-CIO, the umbrella organization for 750 unions in the state.

(Boston Globe - Full Story)

Peabody ex-cop is unfit for trial

SALEM - A judge has ruled that a former Peabody police officer charged with beating his elderly mother into a coma on Thanksgiving Day 2004 is not competent to stand trial.

The ruling by Salem Superior Court Judge David Lowy is significant because it means the defendant, George Sideris, will be sent to Bridgewater State Hospital until he is deemed competent to stand trial. Sideris can't be tried on the charges until he regains competency.

Lowy made his ruling Monday after considering the findings of two psychiatrists who examined Sideris, according to the Associated Press.

Sideris, 37, was then sent back to the Bridgewater hospital for further evaluation. He is scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 5.

(Lynn Daily Item-Full Story)

Drug proceeds seized by DA help support youth program

REVERE - A North Shore non-profit youth program for at-risk teenagers is getting a boost from drug money.

Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley has delivered $5,000 in seized drug proceeds to members of the Youth Star program run by the ROCA youth service agency in Revere, Chelsea, East Boston and Charlestown.

Youth Star brings together motivated teenagers to help them achieve education and employment-related goals.

(Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

Revere FD to receive three new fire trucks next month

REVERE - City firefighters will get an early Christmas present with the mid-December delivery of a new ladder truck and two engines heading for local stations.

"They are at the dealers in Walpole and we should have them in Revere by Friday. Firefighters will train on them next week and they will be lettered and have radios installed," said Fire Chief Eugene Doherty on Tuesday.

The trio replaces two fire engines and a ladder truck that have aged past their recommended operating life and are saddling the city with big repair bills and potential risk to firefighters.

Mayor Thomas Ambrosino plans to reduce the $1.7 million price tag for three new trucks with a $150,000 donation from the Stop & Shop grocery chain and other city money sources.

(Lynn Daily Item-Full Story)

A Message from Registrar Kaprielian on RMV Budget Cuts

This was received by Denise. If you go to the RMV site, you'll see an RMV Alert telling customers new hours of operation, as well as the different material they will no longer mail to you. You are now expected to keep track of your renewals without notice from the RMV.

Dear Customer,

Like many businesses across the Commonwealth, the RMV is working to squeeze every penny of savings from our budget in the wake of a drastic downturn in the state's economy.

To weather this financial storm, the RMV is adopting operational changes that, we believe, will minimize the impact on customer service in our branches.

NEW HOURS
Beginning Monday, November 3, 2008, the RMV will delay the opening hours of most branches by a half hour from 8:30am to 9 am. Hours of operation will also change at the 18 branches that have extended hours to 7pm on Thursdays. These branches will now be open from 10 am to 6 pm.

RMV MAILINGS
The RMV will eliminate courtesy notices that are sent to customers for the following services:

License and Mass ID renewal notices
Vehicle Inspection reminder letters for vehicles that are overdue for inspection
Inspector license renewal notices
7D license renewal notices
Driver's Education Certificates
Junior Operator Brochures for parents
Change of address labels
Preserving customer service and keeping wait times down is my number one priority in implementing any changes at the RMV.

Remember: On line saves time. Chances are the service you need is right here on our website. The RMV Express Lane is always open.

Thank you for your patience.

Registrar Kaprielian

Click here to go to the Registry of Motor Vehicles site.

I think I've seen everything...

a friend recently sent me a website that allowed you to put in your address and it would show your neighborhood and where a felon lives in relationship to your home. If you hovered over the red dots it would give you the person's name, age and what their offense was. I looked at the info and then started to read the site. If you saw people over water, there was an assinine reason given for why you would see someone over water. If you saw push-pins, instead of bubbles, there was an assinine reason for it and the reasons almost always had to do with your faulty equipment, or a mistake you made.

This wasn't the frightening part. Among other things, they had a site that mapped people who, they say, have aids and another site that tracked people who have had abortions. These sites also allowed you to report anyone to them and in some cases, asked extensive questions...and gave bizarre reasons why your name would never be "wrongly" posted.

Be very careful of these sites. You can tell by what they say they are extremists.

If you're curious and check these sites out, I suggest you be sure your antivirus protection is up-to-date.

Happy Birthday, Joe!

Joe with his daughter, Carolyn.

Have a great birthday!

War veterans receive a special thank-you from state

Nine US military service members were invited to the State House yesterday to receive their tax-free $1,000 bonus checks.

Anthony Hinson will use his check for Christmas toys for his two children. Brendan Murphy will use his for a vacation to Aruba.

The two men were among nine US military service members invited yesterday afternoon to the State House to pick up $1,000 "Welcome Home" bonus checks, tax-free money given to war veterans who served in combat zones since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The state has issued about 17,000 checks since the Welcome Home Bill was signed into law three years ago by then-Governor Mitt Romney. There are about 7,000 more service members eligible for the bonus who have not yet applied, state Treasurer Timothy Cahill said during a press conference aimed at getting the word out about the bonus. (Boston Globe-Full Story)


Click here for more info on Welcome Home Bonus from the state of Massachusetts

Veteran's Day Events

Boston, Massachusetts: Tuesday, November 11th. The Boston Veterans Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. at the Boston Common. Parade will head down Charles Street to Boylston Street, Tremont Street, to Cambridge and then to City Hall plaza. For more information please call (617) 635-4455.

Rockland, Massachusetts: Tuesday, November 11th. The 55th annual Tri Town Veteran's Day parade will begin at is expected to begin around 9 a.m. The Rockland Veteran parade will begin on VFW Drive, near the corner of VFW and Liberty Street. The procession will make its way along Union Street to the parking lot in Rockland Plaza about a mile and a half away. Those seeking more information can call the Allied Veterans Council at (781) 871-4243.

Plymouth, Massachusetts: Tuesday, November 11th. The Plymouth Veterans Day parade assembles at 9 a.m. at Hedge Road in North Plymouth and steps off at 9:30 a.m. For more information call the Veterans Services Department at 508-747-1620, ext. 172 or 173.

Amesbury's annual Veterans Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at the Amesbury Fire Station, will proceed to Huntington Square, down Main Street and concludes at the Dough Boy statue on the grounds of Amesbury's Middle School.

Lexington Veteran's Day Parade & Ceremonies: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Lexington Veteran's Day Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the White House located at 1557 Massachusetts Avenue and then stops at the Korean/Vietnam War Memorial. The parade continues down Massachusetts Avenue to Meriam Street and then to the VFW Memorial.

City of Lynn Ceremony - City of Lynn Veterans Day Ceremony, When Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 11am, Where Lynn City Hall Foyer, Lynn, MA, Note Lynn Department of Veterans' Services(781) 598-4000. The Lynn Public School Band and well-known Tenor, Brian Landry will perform. All are welcome to attend as we honor all veterans. Light Refreshments Will Be Served.

Globe List of Today's Events

In Honor of Veteran's Day

Submitted by Kevin K.

Today in History

Today is Veterans Day.
An annual American holiday honoring military veterans.







1918 - World War I ends: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside of Compiègne in France. The war officially stops at 11:00 (The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month).
1921 - The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by US President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery.
1966 - NASA launches spaceship Gemini 12

Born this Day:
1885 - George Smith Patton, Jr., American general (d. 1945)
1899 - Pat O'Brien, American film actor (d. 1983)
1918 - Stubby Kaye, American comic actor (d. 1997)
1922 - Kurt Vonnegut, American novelist (d. 2007)
1925 - Jonathan Winters, American comedian and actor
1939 - Denise Alexander, American actress
1940 - Barbara Boxer, American politician
1951 - Kim Peek, American megasavant
1960 - Chuck Hernandez, Pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers
1962 - Demi Moore, American actress
1964 - Calista Flockhart, American actress
1968 - David L Cook, American singer and comedian
1973 - Jason White, American musician (Green Day)
1974 - Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor
1976 - Jason Grilli, American baseball player
1980 - Willie Parker, American football player
1983 - Matt Garza, American baseball player
1984 - Hilton Armstrong, American basketball player
1988 - Alexandra Kyle, American actress
1991 - Christa B. Allen, American actress
1992 - Trey Smith, American actor (son of Will Smith)

Burglary in Florida

Submitted by Murphy

When southern Florida resident Nathan Radlich's house was burglarized recently, thieves ignored his wide screen plasma TV, his VCR, and even left his Rolex watch. What they did take, however, was a generic white cardboard box filled with a grayish-white powder. (That's at least the way the police report described it.)

A spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale police said, 'that it looked similar to high grade cocaine and they'd probably thought they'd hit the big time.'

Later, Nathan stood in front of the numerous TV cameras and pleaded with the burglars:

'Please return the cremated remains of my sister, Gertrude. She died three years ago.'

The next morning, the bullet-riddled corpse of a local drug dealer known as Hoochie Pevens was found on Nathan's doorstep. The cardboard box was there too; about half of Gertrude's ashes remained. Scotch taped to the box was this note which said:

'Hoochie sold us the bogus blow, so we wasted Hoochie. Sorry we snorted your sister. No hard feelings. Have a nice day.’

Decisions, Decisions!

So what are we gonna do, Toni?

Tempting, isn't it?

Do we stay?

or

Do we go?






I'm gonna hafta sleep on it.

How 'bout you?

Monday, Monday, can't trust that day

Have a ton of stuff to do today. Like run to the post office and find out why we're suddenly getting all this mail for Dr. Tim...I don't even know Dr. Tim, but it appears he's living in some crevice of our home.

At some point I have to get my driver's license renewed. I don't even know where to get it done anymore. That's always a treat, too. Last time I went it was pouring out. I looked like a drowned rat. The time after that, rather than go in and get another picture taken, I kept the drowned rat look...because now I'm wearing glasses. Like that really matters. Somehow I thought the younger, drowned rat look was more appealing than a dry me with glasses! It also has to be the last time I recall cutting my hair short.

I have to get another birthday card in the mail before I forget...my brother's you ask...no, I forgot it again!

Then of course there's the starting of the diet. Maybe if I worked a 4 day workweek I'd begin to hate Tuesday's as much as I despise Monday's. I know one thing. I'll be in bed early tonight. Have been up since 4 this morning and my battery should run out by about 6 PM.

TTFN, will check back later. Have a ton of work to get done if I ever want to get out of here.

Cleared water boss seeks $50K from Revere

REVERE - He won a court fight to clear his name of bribery charges, but city water foreman Joseph Maglione may not succeed in getting the city to cover $50,000 in legal fees.

Maglione wants the city to pay legal costs he incurred in retaining William Spallina to represent him before the state Ethics Commission. He also wants to recoup lost overtime pay.

“I don’t think the city is liable,” said city Solicitor Paul Capizzi in explaining the city’s position. (Lynn Daily Item - Full Story)

Baby Gino

Congratulations to Denise & Michael on the birth of their son, Gino.

And that's when the fight started...

Received from Jacko

My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels.
She asked, 'What's on TV?'
I said, 'Dust.'
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My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary.
She said, 'I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.'
I bought her a scale.
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When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive...So, I took her to a gas station.
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After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later. The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security application.

When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office. She said, 'you should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too.'
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My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.

My wife asked, 'Do you know her?'

'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since.'

'My God!' says my wife, 'who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?'
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I rear-ended a car this morning.

So, there we were alongside the road and slowly the other driver got out of his car. You know how sometimes you just get soooo stressed and little things just seem funny?

Yeah, well I couldn't believe it..... he was a DWARF!!!

He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, 'I AM NOT HAPPY!'

So, I looked down at him and said, 'Well, then which one are you?'

Today in History

1940 - Walt Disney begins serving as an informer for the Los Angeles office of the FBI; his job is to report back information on Hollywood subversives.
1951 - Direct-dial coast-to-coast telephone service begins in the United States.
1954 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicates the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima memorial) in Arlington National Cemetery.
1958 - The Hope Diamond was donated to the Smithsonian Institution by New York diamond merchant Harry Winston.
1969 - National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States debuts the children's television program Sesame Street.

Born this day:
1871 - Winston Churchill, American novelist (d. 1947)
1889 - Claude Rains, English actor (d. 1967)
1924 - Russell Johnson, American actor (The Professor-Gilligan's Island)
1925 - Richard Burton, Welsh actor (d. 1984)
1932 - Roy Scheider, American actor (d. 2008)
1947 - Dave Loggins, American songwriter and singer
1956 - Sinbad, American actor
1959 - Mackenzie Phillips, American actress
1977 - Brittany Murphy, American actress
1978 - Eve, American rapper

The United States Marine Corps traces its institutional roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, to raise 2 battalions of Marines. That date is regarded and celebrated as the date of the Marine Corps' "birthday".

My Life Broken Down into Segments

Globe North Community Briefing

REVERE
BEACH CLEANUP PURSUED - City Councilor Daniel Rizzo has asked that Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral appear before the council to discuss whether the partnership between Cabral's office and Revere Beach would be affected if the Department of Conservation and Recreation budget is cut. Through Cabral's office, low-security inmates help clean the beach each summer. Rizzo said he wants to make sure the program continues next summer and wants to find out how best to improve it. Rizzo said he would like to talk to Cabral about possibly increasing the number of work-release inmates, who, he said, have done a terrific job. - Katheleen Conti

SAUGUS
BOARDS SEEK MEMBERS - The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on three town boards. Openings exist on the Cultural Council, Cemetery Commission, and the Affordable Housing Board of Trustees. Residents interested in serving should submit a letter and resume to the board by Dec. 1. The materials can be mailed to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central St. - Kathy McCabe

WINTHROP
NO SOLUTION IN LOGJAM - The legal actions brought by the owner of Wyatt's Mobil gas station on Main Street against the owners of the Dunkin' Donuts next door and the town were recently dismissed without prejudice by a Suffolk Superior Court judge. Robert Wyatt, owner of the gas station, wanted the court to force the town to enforce its 2007 decision ordering Dunkin' Donuts to shut down its drive-through window between 7 and 10 a.m., seven days a week. After determining last year that Dunkin' Donuts owners violated their special permit order to have a police detail directing traffic during morning commute hours, the Board of Appeals ordered the drive-through shut down during those hours. Dunkin' Donuts owners filed an appeal, in the meantime allowing them to continue to operate the window. Some residents, including Wyatt, blame Dunkin' Donuts for aggravating the daily congestion of vehicles leaving town toward East Boston. In his legal argument, Wyatt argued that not only was the congestion a public safety issue, but also that the cars queued up for the drive-through service were blocking entrance to his business. James J. Cipoletta, attorney for Dunkin' Donuts, asked the court to dismiss Wyatt's case, claiming that as a lessee of the property where his business sits, Wyatt had no standing to interfere in the zoning case. An attorney hired by the town and Wyatt's landlord, Nicholas Simione, who is also Dunkin' Donuts' landlord, argued the same thing. Ultimately Wyatt's attorney asked that the matter be dismissed without prejudice. Wyatt said he is frustrated. "Even though I have a 30-year lease and I've been there for 25 years, they don't even consider me a person of standing," Wyatt said.

PEABODY
MORE OPEN SPACE PURCHASED - A closing was recently held on the city's purchase 11.5-acres of forest and wetlands on Scouting Way from Eastman Gelatine Corp. The city is using its Community Preservation Fund for the $550,000 purchase. According to community and development director Jean Delios, Peabody paid half of the price at closing and will pay the balance in a year. The city bought the parcel for open space and possible use as athletic fields. Delios said the purchase is part of Mayor Michael J. Bonfanti's ongoing effort to secure open space. With the Scouting Way land, Peabody has bought close to 70 acres during the past three years. - John Laidler

APPLY FOR HABITAT HOME - Habitat for Humanity - North Shore is initiating the selection of a family to purchase an affordable one-family home it plans to build on Cooper Street in Lynn. Applications from prospective buyers are being accepted through Dec. 1. Applicants must meet income requirements. Preference will be given to people who have resided for more than a year in Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, or Topsfield. The three-bedroom home will be sold in the price range of $100,000 to $125,000. The family selected is required to contribute 400 hours of "sweat equity" to the project. Anyone interested is invited to an informational meeting Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St Pius V Parish, 215 Maple St. in Lynn. For more information, go to www.habitatforhumanity-northshore.com, call 781-598-0310, or e-mail homeowner@habitatforhumanity-northshore.com. - John Laidler

Today in History

1872 - The Great Boston Fire of 1872.
1887 - The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1888 - Jack the Ripper kills Mary Jane Kelly, his last known victim.
1990 - Mary Robinson is elected Ireland's first female President and the first from the Labour Party.
2005 - Suicide bombers attacked three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people.

Born today:
1934 - Carl Sagan, American astronomer and writer (d. 1996)
1941 - Tom Fogerty, American musician (Creedence Clearwater Revival) (d. 1990) )
1947 - Robert David Hall, American actor (CSI)
1951 - Lou Ferrigno, American bodybuilder
1973 - Nick Lachey, American singer
1974 - Uncle Kracker, American singer and rapper
1978 - Sisqó, American singer (Dru Hill)
1980 - Vanessa Minillo, Filipino television personality
1988 - Nikki Blonsky, American actress

Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 27th 1-6PM

Thanksgiving Dinner - Everyone is Invited

Thursday, Nov 27 1:00p to 6:00p
at First Congregational Church, Revere, MA
The Second Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted this year by the First Congregational Church, 230 Beach St, Revere.


Price: Free
Phone: (781) 321-6948
Age Suitability: All Ages

Sip of Winthrop - November 14th * 7-9PM

A Sip of Winthrop: 2008 Wine Fest
Friday, Nov 14 7:00p to 9:00p
at Cottage Park Yacht Club, Winthrop, MA
Taste a variety of fine wines from around the world. A "Sip of Winthrop" will have lots of hors d'oeuvres plus live jazz entertainment. Jacket required.

Price: $35
Phone: (617) 846-9898
Age Suitability: 21 and up
Tags: music, jazz, dining, wine, alcohol, taste
Taste a variety of fine wines from around the world. A "Sip of Winthrop" will have lots of hors d'oeuvres plus live jazz entertainment. Jacket required.

Souvenir glass included.

Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

This is what I heard...

$5 to get in...$12 for a beer.
Pretty expensive for a beer if you ask me.
Must have been serving Sam Adam's Utopias.
(They weren't, I just made that up)