Cape Wind powers up website

A month after a federal judge upheld the Interior Department's approval of the project, Cape Wind yesterday launched a new website — a sleek advertisement for its planned, 130-turbine offshore wind farm, with little mention of the controversy that has...

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MCCA hiking garage fees

Parking rates at the Boston Common Garage will jump by as much as $6 a day this summer after a traffic consultant told the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority the city's low prices and high demand for spaces justifies the hike. "There is a danger...

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At Locke-Ober Cafe, 
a tasteful makeover

You can't eat at Boston's Locke-Ober Cafe anymore, but you can live above it. The storied 137-year-old restaurant closed two years ago and its six connected Greek Revival-style buildings dating back to 1832 were bought by local developer Origen Ventures...

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Health Connector site fix far off

A long-term solution to the state's failed Health Connector website is still months away, according to the Obamacare czar Gov. Deval Patrick put in charge of fixing it. Sarah Iselin yesterday told the Health Connector board she'll present recommendations...

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The Ticker

Medicare paid some doctors millions Medicare paid a tiny group of doctors $3 million or more apiece in 2012. One got nearly $21 million. Those are among the findings of an analysis of physician data released yesterday by the Obama administration, part...

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Auto recalls in high gear

Recalls by General Motors, Ford and, just yesterday, Toyota have put automakers on a record pace this year as they scramble to avoid bad publicity, government fines and criminal prosecution. Since January, at least 
9 million vehicles have been recalled...

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Convention expansion bill item raises ‘red flag’

Hotel tax money from communities all over the Bay State could be pledged to secure the bonds for the $1.1 billion expansion of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. "I would say it's a red flag," said Charles Chieppo of the Pioneer Institute....

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Twitter tweaks website to attract new users

NEW YORK — As Twitter looks to broaden its appeal beyond its 241 million users, the company is introducing a redesign of profile pages that includes bigger photos, more user controls and a distinct resemblance to Facebook. "Moment by moment, your Twitter...

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The Ticker

U.S. stocks dive again U.S. stocks fell yesterday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest three-day drop in two months, as investors bid down Internet stocks and rotated into defensive names to protect against further declines. Internet stocks were...

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Genzyme resubmits drug to FDA

Three months after the Food and Drug Administration rejected Genzyme's key drug Lemtrada for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, the Cambridge-based pharmaceutical company yesterday said it plans to resubmit its application for FDA review in the second...

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Cortana to take on Siri

Microsoft's upcoming digital personal assistant gives us a glimpse into the future of how our smartphones and tablet computers will work for us: anticipating — not just responding to — our requests and our needs. Named for an artificial intelligence...

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Kitchensurfing brings chefs home

For people who want to entertain with talented chefs cooking in their homes — and learn a little about cooking themselves — it may be time to go Kitchensurfing. Founded in New York in 2012, the company branched out into Boston last year, pairing customers...

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Phone passwords go high tech

Traditional passwords, sometimes difficult to remember and easy to steal, are inadequate for increasing digital security needs and companies are answering the call with fingerprint sensors, voice biometrics and sound waves. "User ID and password is...

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What’s causing RAV4’s tire pressure warning to light?

I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4 with 115K miles. Intermittently the dashboard's tire pressure warning light comes on, even when all tires are within 4-5 pounds. This is the indirect-type TPM system associated with the ABS brakes. I use the "blinks 3 times"...

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