What? Oh, phew, he's just using it to slice a mutant July Fourth cake, not Michael Flaherty.

Earlier:
The mayor gave me a cupcake.

This is how entrenched bureaucracies threaten public policy. Mass Pike usage drops by 3.5% in May without any change in tolls and the Turnpike authority responds with concern about authority revenues.

Here's the appropriate response:

1. Express elation with the drop in driving
2. Demand that state subsidy shift towards the growing MBTA ridership (up 5.3% in May)
3. Increase tolls to encourage greater shift to transit

A home video captured a shark as it swam up the Charles River and then followed it as it chased a Duck Boat full of people! The Boston Globe has more pictures of the invasion! I don't believe anyone was injured but there has to be more to this.

It's chefs vs. Chowhound in a Boston foodie smackdown. Who's bringing the popcorn?

Via MetaBoston.

Tuesday, July 29th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Clery’s
113 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA
Near Back Bay on the Orange Line and Copley on the Green Line


Interested in the upcoming presidential election? Want to socialize with other young progressives? Join NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts and Young Democrats of Massachusetts for a politically charged cocktail party! Andrea Miller, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, will compare the voting records of the 2008 presidential candidates, and help YOU make the informed pro-choice decision.

I have today off, but was puzzled by why J. was still home at almost 9 a.m. In his words "the Orange Line is broken and I'm driving to work."

Boston launches ad campaign, sticks giant pushpins in the ground to convince inside-128ers to staycation in Boston.

PROJECT BREAD SUPPORTS ‘FOOD AND FUN’ FOR BOSTON KIDS THIS SUMMER
$225,900 in statewide grants aim to help families cope with food and gas crisis

June 27, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — When school is out, kids who rely on free or reduced-price school meals need a safe place to go where they can get a healthy meal and have some summer fun. That’s why Project Bread is providing $45,600 in incentive grants to the Summer Food Service Program in Boston in an effort to help families cope with the skyrocketing cost of food and gas.

Don't worry if you were always picked last in gym class - this afternoon of field games is Keshet-style. From fashion design relay races and gay Jewish trivia to a "Name That Folk Song" challenge and colorful game of capture-the-flag, the Keshet Color War has something for every type of athlete. This is one event you won't want to miss!

Details:
Sunday, August 24, 1:00-6:30 pm
Check back here for a full schedule of events and location!

Ease into Sunday with a lazy morning of food, friends, and mimosas, along with other gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews and allies. Extra points for wearing your bunny slippers.

Details:
Sunday, August 3, 11:00 am
At the home of a Keshet member, Jamaica Plain, MA

RSVP by Wednesday, July 30 to Orly at orly@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227 for location.