Nov. 7, 2012
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Weather Wisdom blog

Rough looking commute ahead

It now looks like accumulating snow will reach easily to Route 128 and will try to push eastward into the coastal plain. (Boston.com, 3:05 p.m.)

Nor-easter to hinder cleanup from Sandy

State and utility officials in R.I. coastal towns are preparing for another round of potential power outages. (AP, 3:11 p.m.)

Dow falls nearly 313, largest drop of 2012

American voters returned a divided government to power and left investors worrying about tax increases and spending cuts. (AP, 4:40 p.m.)
World reacts to Obama
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World reacts to Obama

As Americans went to sleep, much of the rest of the world was reacting to the reelection of President Obama.
Campaign 2012

In a hard-fought race, John Tierney defeated challenger Richard Tisei, who conceded 13 hours after The Associated Press called the Sixth Congressional District race for the incumbent. (Globe, 4:03 p.m.)
Warren steps out

Warren steps out

Elizabeth Warren spoke with commuters in South Boston this morning, pledging to work for middle class. (Globe, 12:26 p.m.)
US faces fiscal cliff

US faces
fiscal cliff

President Obama must work with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that could send the country back into recession. (AP, 11:02 a.m.)

Sports

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Celtics get back to work

Celtics get
back to work

Doc Rivers continues to evaluate his team tonight in the fourth game of the season.

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Storm could bring 6 inches of snow to areas of Mass.

The nor'easter will be followed by a light glaze of ice that could turn Thursday's commute treacherous, forecasters said. (Globe)
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Red Sox free agent possibilities

Red Sox free agent possibilities
They kept David Ortiz from hitting the open market, but the Red Sox lineup still has plenty of question marks. Here are some names they may scout for 2013.
Campaign 2012

Reelected, Obama now faces urgent task

Reelected, Obama now faces urgent task
President Obama must work with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that could send the country back into recession. (AP)

Tierney takes 6th district congress race

Republican Richard Tisei has conceded defeat against incumbent Democrat John Tierney. (Globe)

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Why Tommy Heinsohn is a Celtics institution

The Celtics’ color commentator was one of the greatest players and coaches in Celtics history before he started torturing NBA officials from his broadcast perch.
editorial

Obama must push for a bargain

The president and Congress need to work together to avoid the upcoming “fiscal cliff” involving the expiration of tax cuts and automatic spending cuts.
Opinion | Brian McGrory

Wouldn’t it be great

Wouldn’t it be great if we learned a few lessons from the events that unfolded over the last year-and-a-half?
Opinion | joan vennochi

Mitt Romney fails the trust test

Americans need to believe in a reliability in the person they send to the White House, and that was Romney’s downfall.
Opinion | ethan gilsdorf

Mergers threaten creativity

Two big mergers — of book publishers Random House and Penguin, and Walt Disney and Lucasfilm — could mean a less diverse ecosystem of entertainment options.
Food

It’s tailgate time. ’Cue the veggies

A Sunday afternoon game party or tailgating picnic should have a few nonmeat options, for the sake of the guests and for the sake of some waistlines

Many say they’ll spend more on gifts

Boston-area consumers plan to to spend significantly more on gifts than other US shoppers this holiday season.

News

Earthquake struck Guatemala

Earthquake struck Guatemala

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Guatemala ravaging a small state near the Mexican border on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead, according to preliminary reports from the country’s president.

Politics

After defeat, cloudy future ahead for Mitt Romney

After defeat, cloudy future ahead for Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney spent the past six years running for president. After his loss to President Obama, he'll have to chart a different course. What's next for the former Massachusetts governor?

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The Obamas

Michelle Obama picked Kors for Election Night

As Michelle Obama stepped on stage with her husband in Chicago Wednesday morning, she accepted her role not only as first lady but fashion tastemaker for four more years.

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Community

Cultural differences and co-sleeping
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Cultural differences and co-sleeping

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Love Letters
He doesn't say the words

He doesn't say the words

I know my boyfriend cares. Well, I think he does but he has never said it. I don't expect to ever hear "I love you" from him. Ever. Should I accept him as he is?

REAL ESTATE

With Obama win, write-downs next?

With Obama win, write-downs next?

Obama and Romney really did have two distinct approaches to dealing with the housing mess and backlog of foreclosures.
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Cars

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My Ford Focus’s engine revs very high

No matter what time of year I start the car the engine revs high. It starts at almost 2000 RPMs.
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Jobs

Who is the average job seeker?

Who is the average job seeker?

Aaron Green, president of Professional Staffing Group, presents insights from a number of employment-related surveys.
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