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Old Boston Photosets

August 23, 2012 Leave a comment

The Boston Public Library has an amazing collection of photos online at Flickr including the Leslie Jones Collection.

Kid lost, and then found from Crime/Police: Miscellaneous

Police inspector Tobin and Goodman …not sure I would trust these guys…also from Crime/Police: Miscellaneous

Boston Police Liquor Squad dressed up in evening clothes for visits to Boston hotels on New Year’s Eve from Crime/Police: Prohibition

Charlie Toth and Bozo Snyder’s bathing girls at L Street bath house from Sports: Swimming

Visiting dignitaries from Japan in People: Miscellaneous & Unidentified

And one bonus piece from the Old Boston Photograph Collection (another BPL collection online at flickr): Birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, Milk Street

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Mel Kiper’s Mother’s Day

April 27, 2012 Leave a comment

I saw this ad on ESPN. I realize the NFL draft started today and that means Mel Kiper’s talking head appears everywhere but this still feels like a reach.

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I enjoy the small, personal grill that keeps your satay warm. The numerous sambals – chili-based sauces – served with each dish mean you can take the meal in a lot of different delicious and spicy directions.