US – Thursday, September 9
Tea Party steeps: Movement seeks maturity, longevity
Some Tea Partiers admit mistakes were made. Others are quick to describe the movement’s recent efforts in the political arena as not quite ready for prime time.
 
Worldwide uproar over Quran burning
Afghan police went on alert yesterday to guard against demonstrations triggered by a U.S. church’s plan to burn a copy of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, which has drawn global condemnation.
 
Home repairs made easier
Ready to tackle all those home-repair projects you’ve been putting off in favor of days down the shore? Head to the West Philly Tool Library, where homeowners can borrow an unlimited number of tools and ladders for up to seven days. It costs just $20 for a yearly membership, and “tool librarians” are always on hand to lend expert advice.
 
A Dye design, right nearby
Architect Pete Dye doesn’t build run-of-the-mill golf courses. His designs are sought out nationwide by golfers looking for the most innovative and demanding layouts the game has to offer. A Dye course becomes a destination unto itself.
 
Burns: The quiet Witch of the West
On Mondays, Jackie Burns doesn’t talk. It’s her day off, and she needs the vocal break.
 
Fear no beer while here
While you can certainly find a decent number of micro-brews on tap at the city’s better pubs, it’s safe to say you won’t see a selection like this anywhere else when the Massachusetts Brewers Guild holds the Mass Brewers Summerfest on Friday. The festival brings 80 local craft beers from more than 20 breweries all together in one place.
 
Is Britney Spears doing it again?
Every time the Ghost  of Britney Spears puts on a new weave and speaks coherently for a couple of months, she has to go and creep us out again.
 
... One more terrific year
He’s got three Super Bowl rings, 30,844 career passing yards, 15 AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and more offensive targets than he knows what to do with.
 
Roster stress just part of NFL’s game
There were 255 names called during the 2010 NFL Draft, but Dane Fletcher didn’t hear his.
 
Updated 23:03, August the 20th, 2009
 

Fed money goes to green jobs for vets

 BOSTON. The state will receive $500,000 to help veterans train for and earn jobs in the expanding green industries, according to the Patrick administration.

Massachusetts received only one of 17 such grants from the U.S. Department of Labor, which will hand out more than $7.5 million nationwide. The program is expected to aid about 3,000 veterans across the U.S.

“This funding will allow us to train some of our most deserving men and women for the jobs of the future,” said Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services.  

 
 
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MMMpod
In the July MMMpod, Young Veins talk about breaking away from Panic! at the Disco, Keith Lockhart talks about Buckwheat Zydeco throwing the Boston Pops for a loop, Zooey Deschanel talks about how Roy Orbison inspired a She & Him song, Derek Miller of Sleigh Bells talks about how awesome Funkadelic is, and we talk about how awesome Jimmy Cliff is, who in turn talks about Sam Cooke and divine intervention. An explosive show for July! Oh yeah, and we also test your knowledge of America songs in the MMMPod medley.