US – Saturday, July 4
Opinion
Rest in peace, Michael Jackson
A week ago today, the world lost one of its most precious treasures. Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer to ever walk the earth, died tragically from cardiac arrest. While much of the media coverage has focused on the most salacious aspects of his life, Jackson has undoubtedly left a legacy that is bigger, broader and brighter than the words of his detractors.
 
BOSTON
Will Mass. be able to wipe the slate clean?
BOSTON. With Gov. Deval Patrick signing sweeping ethics reform legislation Wednesday, the state is hoping to turn the page after a series of embarrassing accu­sations against former lawmakers in the last year has rattled the public’s faith in government. 
 
BOSTON
Those rainy day feelings saturate the Bay State
BOSTON. For Julianne Mahoney the incessant rain this spring has meant no running outside, only a handful of walks with her  baby and no BBQs at her new house in Norwell.
 
Boston
Boston’s summer is an endless bummer
BOSTON. July began Wednesday with torrential downpours, flood warnings and temperatures which struggled to reach the mid-60s.
 
BOSTON
Lockhart holds down the Fourth
BOSTON. The last time Keith Lockhart used his vacation time for Independence Day was about two decades ago.
 
T time
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Boston Sports
Red Sox must be sad to see June go
MLB. June is over. If you like seeing the sun, that’s a good thing.
 
Boston Sports
Big-name signings not on Bruins’ free-agent agenda
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T time
T time: Week of June 25, 2009
Where to go and what to do
 
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Keeping ’em honest online

Founder hopes TrustCircle can weed out Web villains

BOSTON. In an effort to aid Internet users who wonder who’s on the other end of a online sale, trade or potential love connection, a Waltham-based start-up today launched an online reputation service aimed at eliminating anonymity.

TrustPlus, founded in 2006 by Shawn Broderick, will hold users accountable and hopefully erase the unknown.

“People would buy stuff from me on craigslist and I would think, ‘How do I know you are not an ax murderer?’” said Broderick, who thought of the program when he had piles of items in his basement that he needed to sell off.

The service will allow users who frequent social sites such as craigslist, eBay and Facebook to view the online reputation of others who use the program and to build their own reputations. They may also construct a “TrustCircle” with friends or family members who can offer advice on whether to trust another user. The program extends far beyond the bartering table.

“Just like in the real world, you might be the world’s best seller on eBay but that doesn’t mean anybody would want to date you,” said Broderick, who feels the program will help eliminate some muggings, kidnappings and other tragic results of online encounters. 

 
 
Music
MMMpod
The June edition of MMMpod features an interview with Perry Farrell on getting Jane's Addiction back together, as well as a talk with actor Ed Helms about his love/hate relationship with a capella music. We also have new music from Phoenix, Magic Magic, Lady Sovereign, and a classic from Booker T. & the MGs. As always, there's a chance to win a whole lot of free music.
 

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