New group helps artists brush up biz skills

A new hub for artists trying to mix their creativity with business savvy is holding its annual Marketplace tomorrow in Somerville. Jessica Burko, a mixed-media artist, photographer and founder and director of Boston Handmade, is holding the event from...

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Traditional exterior hides modern home

This stylish new townhouse is one of six similar available units that's bringing a contemporary look to a traditional but highly desirable Somerville neighborhood between Davis and Teele squares. Each unit at 39-43 Elmwood St. has four levels of living...

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Mohegan deal NETS hub $30M upfront

Mayor Martin J. Walsh cut a casino deal with Mohegan Sun that contains lower minimums and maximums than his predecessor's — but pays Boston a higher percentage of gaming revenues up to $1 billion — but he will let the gaming panel decide what the Hub...

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GFC builds striking, sustainable condos

It's not easy to get contemporary architecture built in the area's traditional neighborhoods of two- and three-family houses. But one local development company has created a niche by hiring architects to create housing to attract design-conscious buyers....

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Mayor Walsh joins federal push for vet housing

The city's homeless veterans should all have roofs over their heads by the end of 2015, Mayor Martin J. Walsh vowed yesterday as he challenged real estate owners and landlords to help make it happen. "I don't think it's a daunting promise. I think it's...

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Experts see job growth for CEOs, other execs

Massachusetts executives are on track to switch jobs at a greater rate than last year as the companies prepare to emerge from their recession-induced hibernation and start expanding again, experts said. "As a general rule, when there's a lot of management...

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Four Hub-area Crumbs Bake Shops shut down

The nation's cupcake craze could be crumbling given Monday's abrupt shutdown of the nation's largest specialty chain dispensing the baked goodies. New York's Crumbs Bake Shop closed its 48 stores a week after disclosing Nasdaq was delisting its stock...

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China inflation eases to 2.3 percent in June

HONG KONG — China's inflation rate eased to 2.3 percent in June as politically sensitive food prices softened. Inflation remains below the 3.5 percent annual target set by the ruling Communist Party. That gives authorities room to cut interest rates...

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Asian stocks drift after US pulls back from highs

TOKYO — Asian stock markets drifted lower Tuesday after U.S. indexes pulled back from record highs and investors awaited fresh data from China. Japan's Nikkei 225 index tracked Wall Street's declines, slipping 0.2 percent to 15,351.25 despite fresh...

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Samsung earnings hit by slowing China sales

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co. said operating profit declined to a two-year low in the second quarter, hit by the strong local currency and slowing demand for smartphones in China. The result highlights how dependent the company has become...

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Smartwatch war: Samsung hits first, Microsoft, Apple due

With the latest smartwatch from Samsung arriving this week, lots of consumers are wondering whether it's time to shell out $199.99 for the latest piece of wearable technology. But the real battle of the smartwatches is coming this fall, when Microsoft...

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Asian stocks lower ahead of US earnings

BEIJING — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S. corporate earnings following last week's strong job numbers. Oil declined but stayed above $104 per barrel. China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was off...

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How to handle emergency with push-button ignition

In your column you gave advice on what to do if someone experienced a stuck throttle. With a traditional key I understand the steps you mentioned. But our next vehicle may be equipped with a push-button ignition. How would we handle an emergency situation...

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Website sells work of disabled artists

Allen Chamberland has lived on disability for the past decade, but a startup that sells the work of disabled and homeless artists might just change that one day. About three years ago, Chamberland began doing paper cuttings, intricate designs cut out...

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