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PAWS veterinarian discovers white-nose syndrome in Washington bat
Lynnwood Today, April 7, 2016
A veterinarian at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Lynnwood discovered the first case of white-nose syndrome in bats in the western United States.
White-nose syndrome is a fungus that grows on bats typically in winter months while bats hibernate. It was discovered about a decade ago. Since then, it has devastated bat populations in the eastern United States, never farther west than parts of eastern Nebraska and Oklahoma, about 1,300 miles away.
In mid-March, hikers found a sick bat that was unable to fly in the area of North Bend, Wash., and brought it to PAWS in Lynnwood for help. The bat died two days later, and PAWS veterinarian John Huckabee noticed odd skin lesions on the bat that concerned him.
White-nose syndrome is a fungus that grows on bats typically in winter months while bats hibernate. It was discovered about a decade ago. Since then, it has devastated bat populations in the eastern United States, never farther west than parts of eastern Nebraska and Oklahoma, about 1,300 miles away.
In mid-March, hikers found a sick bat that was unable to fly in the area of North Bend, Wash., and brought it to PAWS in Lynnwood for help. The bat died two days later, and PAWS veterinarian John Huckabee noticed odd skin lesions on the bat that concerned him.
Closing arguments presented in trial of Lynnwood man accused of attempted murder
Lynnwood Today, April 4, 2016
Brenda Welch testified last week in the case against her ex-husband that she did not remember anything about what happened to her the night of Nov. 16, 2014. But deputy prosecutor Paul Stern said during closing arguments Monday that she did not have to.
“With her body, with her blood, with her clothing, she told you what happened,” Stern said.
Prosecutors allege Welch’s ex-husband David Morgan beat her nearly to death and set his own house on fire on Nov. 16, 2014 to try to cover it up. His first trial began in February, but a mistrial was declared and a second trial began in March. During that trial, Welch, who suffered burns to 20 percent of her body and lost her sense of taste and her hearing in one ear, among other persisting health issues, testified last week.
“With her body, with her blood, with her clothing, she told you what happened,” Stern said.
Prosecutors allege Welch’s ex-husband David Morgan beat her nearly to death and set his own house on fire on Nov. 16, 2014 to try to cover it up. His first trial began in February, but a mistrial was declared and a second trial began in March. During that trial, Welch, who suffered burns to 20 percent of her body and lost her sense of taste and her hearing in one ear, among other persisting health issues, testified last week.
MLT police chief shares more details regarding Cheryl DeBoer investigation
MLTnews, March 22, 2016
he Mountlake Terrace Police Department on Tuesday shared additional details regarding their investigation into the death of a Mountlake Terrace woman whose body was found in a culvert more than a month ago. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner determined Monday that 53-year-old Cheryl DeBoerdied of asphyxiation by a bag over her head and freshwater drowning and the Mountlake Terrace Police Department said Monday there is no evidence of homicidal violence.
The manner of her death has not yet been determined, and likely won’t be for months as investigators await analysis of her computer and phone records and other forensic data – all with support from other federal, state and county officials.
“We’re working with multiple agencies that are providing assistance with this,” Police Chief Greg Wilson said Tuesday.
The manner of her death has not yet been determined, and likely won’t be for months as investigators await analysis of her computer and phone records and other forensic data – all with support from other federal, state and county officials.
“We’re working with multiple agencies that are providing assistance with this,” Police Chief Greg Wilson said Tuesday.
Judge denies request to dismiss charges against David Morgan
Lynnwood Today, March 10, 2016
A judge denied the defense’s request for the dismissal of charges against David Morgan during a hearing on Thursday afternoon. A retrial has been scheduled to begin on March 18, with jury selection to take place on March 22.
“If nothing else, the trial judge is left with a certain amount of discretion to weigh the balance of justice in this case and whether dismissal in this case would support the ends of justice,” Judge Joseph Wilson said after hearing arguments from both sides. “I do not find that that would be the case. The criminal charges in these matters are of a most serious nature. I don’t believe justice would be served by dismissing this case.”
Morgan is accused of beating his ex-wife Brenda Welch, splashing gasoline on her, then setting his house on fire with her inside. His original trial began in late February.
“If nothing else, the trial judge is left with a certain amount of discretion to weigh the balance of justice in this case and whether dismissal in this case would support the ends of justice,” Judge Joseph Wilson said after hearing arguments from both sides. “I do not find that that would be the case. The criminal charges in these matters are of a most serious nature. I don’t believe justice would be served by dismissing this case.”
Morgan is accused of beating his ex-wife Brenda Welch, splashing gasoline on her, then setting his house on fire with her inside. His original trial began in late February.
Office of Neighborhoods Part 1: The “recipe” to help the county’s homeless
Lynnwood Today, March 7, 2016
They may be wearing uniforms and sporting a Snohomish County Sheriff’s patch, but law enforcement the officers who enter the county’s homeless encampments aren’t there to kick people out of their homes. They’re there to get them help, to get them off of drugs – and eventually put a permanent roof over their heads.
But before they can do anything else, they have to build trust.
Many people living in Snohomish County’s homeless encampments have had contact with police before. The relationship they are used to having usually involves getting kicked out of their homes or getting arrested.
But before they can do anything else, they have to build trust.
Many people living in Snohomish County’s homeless encampments have had contact with police before. The relationship they are used to having usually involves getting kicked out of their homes or getting arrested.
Trial of Lynnwood man accused of attempted murder underway
Lynnwood Today, Feb. 24, 2016
The trial of a Lynnwood man accused of the attempted murder of his ex-wife and of setting his house on fire with her inside began Wednesday morning.
More than a year has passedsince Brenda Welch was found bloody and burned in the garage of 56-year-old defendant David Morgan’s home just after 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2014. Morgan pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors described Welch’s wounds Wednesday as having a broken nose, two large cuts on the side of her head, a fractured skull and burns to over 20 percent of her body.
More than a year has passedsince Brenda Welch was found bloody and burned in the garage of 56-year-old defendant David Morgan’s home just after 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2014. Morgan pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors described Welch’s wounds Wednesday as having a broken nose, two large cuts on the side of her head, a fractured skull and burns to over 20 percent of her body.
Investigators say body found Sunday matches description of Cheryl DeBoer
MLTnews, Feb. 15, 2016
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department has confirmed the body of a woman found in a culvert Sunday afternoon matches the description of Cheryl DeBoer, a Mountlake Terrace woman who was last heard from one week ago.
The body was found at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday in a culvert at the intersection of 244th Street Southwest and Cedar Way in Mountlake Terrace by a volunteer group organized by DeBoer’s family, friends and coworkers. Mountlake Terrace police spokesman Commander Kevin Pickard says other evidentiary items were also found at the scene, but would not elaborate on what exactly was found as the investigation is ongoing.
Pickard would not elaborate on the state or condition that the body was found.
The body was found at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday in a culvert at the intersection of 244th Street Southwest and Cedar Way in Mountlake Terrace by a volunteer group organized by DeBoer’s family, friends and coworkers. Mountlake Terrace police spokesman Commander Kevin Pickard says other evidentiary items were also found at the scene, but would not elaborate on what exactly was found as the investigation is ongoing.
Pickard would not elaborate on the state or condition that the body was found.
Dozens volunteer to search for missing MLT woman
MLTnews, Feb. 12, 2016
One thing was on the minds of everyone gathered in the Mountlake Terrace Police Department’s parking lot on the corner of 58th Avenue West and 232nd Street Southwest.
“We want her back,” Mountlake Terrace Police Commander Kevin Pickard said. “Her family does too.”
Cheryl DeBoer was last heard from on Monday, Feb. 8 when she texted her work friend that she forgot her work badge and couldn’t meet her to carpool. Her friend said she would wait for her, but couldn’t reach her.
“We want her back,” Mountlake Terrace Police Commander Kevin Pickard said. “Her family does too.”
Cheryl DeBoer was last heard from on Monday, Feb. 8 when she texted her work friend that she forgot her work badge and couldn’t meet her to carpool. Her friend said she would wait for her, but couldn’t reach her.
Point in Time Count brings homeless together and connects them to services
Lynnwood Today, Jan. 28, 2016
It was rainy Thursday morning. That’s not surprising in Washington in January, but it was both a good thing and a challenge for volunteers trying to count the homeless in Snohomish County.
Thursday, Jan. 28 was the day of the Point in Time count, an annual effort to count the number of homeless people. As part of the effort, a day camp was set up at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, located at 6915 196th St. SW. in Lynnwood, with food and supplies available to give away to anyone who dropped by.
The rain was good, because the people who made it to the day camp had a day in January out of the rain.
Thursday, Jan. 28 was the day of the Point in Time count, an annual effort to count the number of homeless people. As part of the effort, a day camp was set up at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, located at 6915 196th St. SW. in Lynnwood, with food and supplies available to give away to anyone who dropped by.
The rain was good, because the people who made it to the day camp had a day in January out of the rain.
New trail, parks proposed in 10-year PARC plan
Lynnwood Today, Jan. 27, 2016
When it comes to the city’s upgraded parks and recreation 10-year plan, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Lynn Sordel said he wasn’t surprised at residents’ priorities.
He’s been working with the City of Lynnwood for about a decade, so he knows the people who live in Lynnwood, and he knows what they want.
“They’re pragmatic,” he said. “Lynnwood values our parks. No surprises. Nope. None."
He’s been working with the City of Lynnwood for about a decade, so he knows the people who live in Lynnwood, and he knows what they want.
“They’re pragmatic,” he said. “Lynnwood values our parks. No surprises. Nope. None."
Local teacher pleased with hearing on bill to clarify role of student journalists
MLTnews, Jan. 21, 2016
Legislation aimed at clarifying the roles of student journalists, their schools and advisers was heard Thursday morning in Olympia. A local teacher strongly supports the bill and says he is pleased with how it went.
“There was a total bipartisan acknowledgement of the issues and a good understanding of the proposed legislation,” Vince DeMiero said.
As MLTnews reported Wednesday, DeMiero has been a teacher at Mountlake Terrace High School since 1988 and has spent several years at the helm of the Hawkeye student newspaper, which has won numerous awards.
“There was a total bipartisan acknowledgement of the issues and a good understanding of the proposed legislation,” Vince DeMiero said.
As MLTnews reported Wednesday, DeMiero has been a teacher at Mountlake Terrace High School since 1988 and has spent several years at the helm of the Hawkeye student newspaper, which has won numerous awards.
Broadway Bridge in poor shape
Snohomish County Trubine, July 9, 2014
The century-old Broadway Bridge may truly be in the last months of its life as its deteriorating condition caused the city to place more weight limits prohibiting large vehicles from crossing the bridge.
The limit came after a recent structural inspection by Snohomish County.
City officials have wanted to replace the bridge for years, but negotiation delays and funding delays pushed the replacement out to now start in 2015.
The limit came after a recent structural inspection by Snohomish County.
City officials have wanted to replace the bridge for years, but negotiation delays and funding delays pushed the replacement out to now start in 2015.
Why the city may cut swim center and chop golf course
Snohomish County Tribune, May 28, 2014
Residents have expressed outrage the past few weeks at options cutting public services to reduce the growing structural deficit within the city’s operating budget.
Closing the Forest Park Swim Center and reducing the size of Walter E. Hall Golf Course are the two items holding most of the public’s attention.
When some residents attending public input meetings earlier this month saw that the city would be saving $410,000 a year by closing the Forest Park Swim Center, many wondered why it was an option being considered for study to relieve the growing deficit in the city’s general fund.
Closing the Forest Park Swim Center and reducing the size of Walter E. Hall Golf Course are the two items holding most of the public’s attention.
When some residents attending public input meetings earlier this month saw that the city would be saving $410,000 a year by closing the Forest Park Swim Center, many wondered why it was an option being considered for study to relieve the growing deficit in the city’s general fund.
Neighbors help neighbors with senior yard cleanup
Snohomish County Trubine, May 7, 2014
JoAnn Reich, a senior living in the Riverside Neighborhood, used to take care of her yard mostly by herself. But last spring, she had an ailment that made it difficult for her to work out in her sloped yard.
“It got a little weedy,” she recalls.
That’s when she got a postcard in the mail advertising the Riverside Neighborhood’s Senior Yard Care program, where Riverside volunteers spend an afternoon cleaning up yards for seniors living in their area. At first she hesitated to ask for help, but then decided to go for it.
“It got a little weedy,” she recalls.
That’s when she got a postcard in the mail advertising the Riverside Neighborhood’s Senior Yard Care program, where Riverside volunteers spend an afternoon cleaning up yards for seniors living in their area. At first she hesitated to ask for help, but then decided to go for it.
For local girls in need, a way to manage "that time of the month" with dignity
My Edmonds News, March 16, 2014
For many women and girls, a monthly visit from Aunt Flo is a minor inconvenience, easily managed by products we buy off supermarket shelves. But for women and girls around the world who have to worry about their basic needs of food, water and shelter, managing a period is likely to fall low on the priority list
After recently attending a Great Conversations puberty class, April Haberman and her daughter — both Edmonds residents — wondered if there were programs that provided feminine products to homeless women or women in poverty. Haberman began asking experts in the area about what options were available to them. Everyone she asked told her that there simply is not a local program serving this purpose.
“I said, ‘No, no there has to be some organization that is helping girls,’ but there’s nothing,” Haberman said. “These girls end up missing school or wearing tampons longer than they should. That started us on a rampage.”
After recently attending a Great Conversations puberty class, April Haberman and her daughter — both Edmonds residents — wondered if there were programs that provided feminine products to homeless women or women in poverty. Haberman began asking experts in the area about what options were available to them. Everyone she asked told her that there simply is not a local program serving this purpose.
“I said, ‘No, no there has to be some organization that is helping girls,’ but there’s nothing,” Haberman said. “These girls end up missing school or wearing tampons longer than they should. That started us on a rampage.”
Driftwood Players 'take a kid to the theater' program off to see the wizard
My Edmonds News, Dec. 14, 2013
A little over a month ago, Kathleen Huston, a member of the board of directors for the Edmonds-based theater company Driftwood Players, recalls seeing a little girl sitting with her mother when she saw a poster for “The Wizard of Oz,” now showing at the Wade James Theater. She pointed at the poster with excitement and declared that she would see it.
This Sunday, Dec. 15, the Take a Kid to the Theater program will give the two of them — along with 63 others mothers and children living at one of the YWCA Pathways for Women shelter locations in Snohomish County — to see Driftwood’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
“I just thought it would be really great to do something for these kids,” Huston said. “They’re uprooted, often moving. They might have a mother and not a father, and a lot of these women are protected,” referring to those who have a protection order after being victims of domestic violence.
This Sunday, Dec. 15, the Take a Kid to the Theater program will give the two of them — along with 63 others mothers and children living at one of the YWCA Pathways for Women shelter locations in Snohomish County — to see Driftwood’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
“I just thought it would be really great to do something for these kids,” Huston said. “They’re uprooted, often moving. They might have a mother and not a father, and a lot of these women are protected,” referring to those who have a protection order after being victims of domestic violence.
Edmonds boy making his mark with archery titles
My Edmonds News, Dec. 5, 2013
Edmonds resident Raymond Singkeo was just 6 years old when he began hounding his mother to learn archery. He had seen someone shoot a bow on television, and he knew that he wanted to learn how to do that, recalled his mother, Keogh Singkeo.
Six months later, she finally gave in and brought him to the Next Step Archery School in Mountlake Terrace. That was nearly three years ago, and now, at the age of 8, Raymond is the statewide Junior Archer of the Year for 2013—the first ever Junior Archer of the Year recognized by the Washington State Archery Association according to their monthly newsletter. This award is given to the archer with the most points in the state across all divisions under the age of 18.
He has also won 12 state championships, two division championships, got second place in his division at the World Indoor Archery Championships and has broken and re-broken several state records for his division.
Six months later, she finally gave in and brought him to the Next Step Archery School in Mountlake Terrace. That was nearly three years ago, and now, at the age of 8, Raymond is the statewide Junior Archer of the Year for 2013—the first ever Junior Archer of the Year recognized by the Washington State Archery Association according to their monthly newsletter. This award is given to the archer with the most points in the state across all divisions under the age of 18.
He has also won 12 state championships, two division championships, got second place in his division at the World Indoor Archery Championships and has broken and re-broken several state records for his division.
Sweet Sanity Desserts: Guilt-free pleasure for holidays
My Edmonds News, Dec. 5, 2013
This holiday season, Sweet Sanity Desserts will let you have your cake and eat it, too, without all the sugary, floury guilt.
Twenty-year-old Devin Duvall, who owns the business, discovered she was allergic to wheat, dairy and gluten about a year and a half ago. She was not about to let her allergies interfere with her life-long passion for baking, however.
“I tell people that I learned to walk and talk, and then I learned how to bake,” she said.
Twenty-year-old Devin Duvall, who owns the business, discovered she was allergic to wheat, dairy and gluten about a year and a half ago. She was not about to let her allergies interfere with her life-long passion for baking, however.
“I tell people that I learned to walk and talk, and then I learned how to bake,” she said.
Meadowdale Middle student receives Veterans Day concert surprise — her father
My Edmonds News, Nov. 7, 2013
During the Meadowdale Middle School Veterans Day concert on Thursday night, Kendria Hawks stood at a microphone placed in front of the choir with her arms stiffly at her sides, facing a full audience. She was reciting an essay she wrote about her father, a Navy veteran and current civilian contractor.
“When we were at the airport, I tried not to cry, but we were sending him back to a war zone,” she recited. “It was scary. I didn’t want him to go. I don’t think anyone would.”
That’s when her music teacher, Kathy Miller, put an arm around Hawks’ shoulder. “We have a surprise for you,” she said, and a man sporting a buzz cut and a suit entered the gymnasium.
“When we were at the airport, I tried not to cry, but we were sending him back to a war zone,” she recited. “It was scary. I didn’t want him to go. I don’t think anyone would.”
That’s when her music teacher, Kathy Miller, put an arm around Hawks’ shoulder. “We have a surprise for you,” she said, and a man sporting a buzz cut and a suit entered the gymnasium.
Weight Gain's Connection to One Gene
Boston Magazine Hub Health, July 22, 2013
Perhaps weight gain is not simply a matter of self-control.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital published a study this week in the journal, Science, that says one gene is specifically related to weight gain. The paper’s lead author, Dr. Joseph Majzoub, chief of endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital and pediatrics professor at Harvard University, says that it may suggest that other genetic pathways are also related to weight gain.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital published a study this week in the journal, Science, that says one gene is specifically related to weight gain. The paper’s lead author, Dr. Joseph Majzoub, chief of endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital and pediatrics professor at Harvard University, says that it may suggest that other genetic pathways are also related to weight gain.
Colorful Lucy's Canvas Bags are Back
Boston magazine Bostonista blog, July 14, 2013
After about thirty years of being off the shelves, Lucy’s Canvas has recently returned to the Boston area — and the bright, splashy bags are perfect for the beach or a summer weekend away.
Lucy Mackall founded the eponymous bag line in 1975 and helmed one of the first Faneuil Hall kiosks. At the company’s peak, there were five Lucy’s Canvas stores selling tens of thousands of bags, each hand-stitched in the Boston area. But unable to meet the growing demand and keep the same high level of quality, Mackall shuttered Lucy’s Canvas in the early ’80s.
Lucy Mackall founded the eponymous bag line in 1975 and helmed one of the first Faneuil Hall kiosks. At the company’s peak, there were five Lucy’s Canvas stores selling tens of thousands of bags, each hand-stitched in the Boston area. But unable to meet the growing demand and keep the same high level of quality, Mackall shuttered Lucy’s Canvas in the early ’80s.
Fireworks! Fourth of July By the Numbers
Boston Magazine - Insider, July 2013
The Fourth of July display on the Esplanade doesn’t take long, but the preparation for it sure does. Here’s a look at what goes into making the show.
BU Student profiled deceased suspect in photo essay
BU News Service, April 19, 2013
“I don’t have a single American friend,” Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a suspect in the case of the Boston Marathon explosions and the Watertown shootout, told a BU student reporter for a photo story published in 2010. “I don’t understand them.”
Tsarnaev is the subject of what was titled “Will Box for Passport,” a photo essay by Johannes Hirn that ran in the 2010 issue of The Comment, a BU graduate student magazine. The essay was posted to a website called photoshelter.com, but was taken down earlier today. However, it’s available on another web site, sandrarose.com
The photo essay told the story of Tsarnaev, a boxer from Chechnya who at the time was training at the Wai Kru Mixed Martial Arts center in Boston, Mass. He was training in the hopes of being selected to represent the United States in the Olympics and become a naturalized American citizen. He told Hirn that, without an independent Chechnyan state, he would rather box for the United States than for Russia.
Tsarnaev is the subject of what was titled “Will Box for Passport,” a photo essay by Johannes Hirn that ran in the 2010 issue of The Comment, a BU graduate student magazine. The essay was posted to a website called photoshelter.com, but was taken down earlier today. However, it’s available on another web site, sandrarose.com
The photo essay told the story of Tsarnaev, a boxer from Chechnya who at the time was training at the Wai Kru Mixed Martial Arts center in Boston, Mass. He was training in the hopes of being selected to represent the United States in the Olympics and become a naturalized American citizen. He told Hirn that, without an independent Chechnyan state, he would rather box for the United States than for Russia.
Nation Stands in solidarity with boston
BU News Service, April 17, 2013
When I told my brother that I wanted to go to Boston, he, as an L.A. sports fan, cautioned me. Avoid Celtics fans. Don’t fall for the Patriots. The only reason the Red Sox were okay is because they didn’t stand a chance last season.
Everyone complains about Boston. The sports fans are obnoxious. The accent is h-ah-rrible. Don’t even get started on Boston drivers.
Everyone complains about Boston. The sports fans are obnoxious. The accent is h-ah-rrible. Don’t even get started on Boston drivers.
Boston University Students recount marathon explosion
Boston.com, April 15, 2013
Panicha Imsomboon, a BU journalism graduate student, stood on the final stretch of the Boston Marathon track when she heard a bomb to her left.
“I turned to the first explosion just like everyone did,” she said. “I saw the smoke, probably as high as the buildings there. Just a few seconds after that, I heard another explosion.”
“I turned to the first explosion just like everyone did,” she said. “I saw the smoke, probably as high as the buildings there. Just a few seconds after that, I heard another explosion.”
What to eat before, during, and after your race
Boston Magazine Hub Health, April 9, 2013
Don’t leave it to chance. We asked an expert what you should be eating during training, race day, and recovery time.
Logging miles on the treadmill isn’t the only thing you need to do to prepare for a race—your diet can also have a major impact on your performance. Jennifer Menzer, a personal trainer, health coach, and owner of Boston’s Saldare Body Therapy and Wellness Studio, offers her tips for making your diet work for you.
Logging miles on the treadmill isn’t the only thing you need to do to prepare for a race—your diet can also have a major impact on your performance. Jennifer Menzer, a personal trainer, health coach, and owner of Boston’s Saldare Body Therapy and Wellness Studio, offers her tips for making your diet work for you.
Exit Through the gift shop
Boston Magazine, April 2013
This sidebar appeared in the April 2013 issue of Boston Magazine as a part of the Power: Philanthropy package.
Boston-Based disruptor beam: game of thrones ascent
Boston magazine Arts & Entertainment, Feb. 21, 2013
Alliances, betrayal, hook-ups and break-ups make Game of Thrones a perfect story … for Facebook. Recognizing that connection, Boston-based video game company Disruptor Beam developed the first Thrones game hosted on Facebook’s platform: Game of Thrones Ascent, which launched earlier this morning.
This morning’s launch marks the end of a year-and-a-half of development, which started in fall of 2011 after Disruptor Beam founder and CEO Jon Radoff approached George R. R. Martin about creating a game based on his books and the HBO series. Radoff says his goal was to create a game that would hook players right away and hold their interest. The game is available on Facebook free of charge.
“This is a thinking person’s game,” Radoff said. “If people are looking for a videogame where you log in and bash something with a sword, this isn’t going to be the game for them. If people are looking for a deeply immersive experience within this world then I think this is a really interesting game to a large number of people.”
This morning’s launch marks the end of a year-and-a-half of development, which started in fall of 2011 after Disruptor Beam founder and CEO Jon Radoff approached George R. R. Martin about creating a game based on his books and the HBO series. Radoff says his goal was to create a game that would hook players right away and hold their interest. The game is available on Facebook free of charge.
“This is a thinking person’s game,” Radoff said. “If people are looking for a videogame where you log in and bash something with a sword, this isn’t going to be the game for them. If people are looking for a deeply immersive experience within this world then I think this is a really interesting game to a large number of people.”
Some Images Echo Blizzard of '78
BU News Service, Feb. 10, 2013
Images of cars buried in snow over the weekend echoed some of the famous photographs of cars trapped on Boston-area highways after the blizzard of 1978, 35 years ago last week.
The storm stranded thousands of motorists, caused $3.2 billion in damage, killed 54 people and destroyed 2,000 homes.
Peter Southwick, associate professor of photojournalism at Boston University, remembers flying into Logan airport on one of the first flights able to land in Boston after the storm.
The storm stranded thousands of motorists, caused $3.2 billion in damage, killed 54 people and destroyed 2,000 homes.
Peter Southwick, associate professor of photojournalism at Boston University, remembers flying into Logan airport on one of the first flights able to land in Boston after the storm.
SBA helps older entrepreneurs overcome challenges
Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Dec. 30, 2012
In April 2011, at the age of 50, Brett Niver decided to leave his day job at EMC Corp. and start his own company to do what he loved: build things. When he saw Irrigation Automation Systems Inc. was for sale, he leapt at the opportunity to buy it.
Mr. Niver now owns and manages the company, designs software for his automation systems and helps assemble the boxes containing computer components.
The U.S. Small Business Administration works with entrepreneurs like Mr. Niver to help them get their businesses started. Recently, it has taken a particular interest in so-called encore entrepreneurs who start their business after age 50.
Mr. Niver now owns and manages the company, designs software for his automation systems and helps assemble the boxes containing computer components.
The U.S. Small Business Administration works with entrepreneurs like Mr. Niver to help them get their businesses started. Recently, it has taken a particular interest in so-called encore entrepreneurs who start their business after age 50.