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Hi All,
I'm selling 2 computers to laptops I have as I'm pretty strapped for cash these days.

15" Powerbook G4 (from 2003) in good condition. Has a new harddrive (replaced about a year ago). 1.5 gig ram, 80 gig hard drive, comes with MS office, Adobe Photoshop, imageready, etc, Corel Draw, Macromedia suite

and a Barely Used Compaq Presario T231 Intel Pentium Dual CPU 1 gig ram and 160 gig hard drive, wide screen with DVDRW has bluetooth and wireless only about a year old.

i'm asking 500 for each but will consider all offers. Send me an email at positivethinkingforlosers (at) gmail.com

I'm looking for a local store that carries Monin or Torani pumpkin syrup. SBux won't sell their "holiday" flavor, TJ Maxx, Whole Foods don't carry it...other ideas? Has anyone seen it anywhere locally?

I am thinking of switching my gym membership from the Bally's in Porter to the new place, Boston Sports Club, in Davis. Anyone got any thoughts? How is the Boston Sports Club place in Davis?

Police are searching today for a man who punched a female jogger in the face on the Tufts University campus earlier this week.
A 27-year-old Medford woman was jogging on a walkway near the edge of campus and Colby Street when a man allegedly grabbed her arm and punched her in the face, said Medford Police Lieutenant Paul Covino.
The victim, who is not affiliated with Tufts, received scratches and a minor injury to her right eye, but refused medical attention at the scene, officials said.

The suspect is described as a 5-foot-11-inch white male in his mid-20s with a dark jacket and light blue baseball cap.

www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/11/jogger_attacked.html

Calling all mixologists! Think you're creative in the drink recipe department? Here's the deal: Scratch has a celebration coming up on Friday and because he's always on the cutting edge of drink land, he bought three bottles of Almond Champagne. OK fine, he wasn't paying attention, planned on serving champagne cocktails, and now has three bottles of this stuff that he's not sure what to do with...

Send your best cocktail recipe that uses Almond Champagne and the one he likes best will get a free ticket to V FOR VIXEN at Oberon on December 4, plus everyone who sends a recipe will be entered into a random drawing for a ticket. Yes, if he picks you as his favorite, you're still in the random drawing, so you could win two tickets. The contest closes this Friday, November 20th, at noon and winners will be announced on Monday, November 23.

Here's a verbatim cut/paste of an email I received, updating the permit parking regs.

Hello, this is Jackie Rossetti from the City of Somerville with important information about changes in permit parking regulations. Effective on January 4, 2010, all streets not currently under permit parking rules will shift to permit parking. A City contractor will begin erecting signs on affected streets starting tomorrow, Monday November 16th. All new signs will be in place by Friday, December 18th, but enforcement of permit regulations at these new locations will not begin until January 4th. In the meantime, the City will flyer all vehicles parked on newly permitted streets to remind drivers of the change, and will issue additional phone and email messages as we approach the implementation date. Resident parking stickers, visitor permits and all other permits are available immediately from the Traffic and Parking offices at 133 Holland Street: residents can save time by not waiting until the last minute to obtain their permits. For more information about how to obtain permits, please visit the City’s website at www.somervillema.gov or call 311 during normal business hours. Thank you.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 p.m.
Laff Your Pants Off!
ImprovBoston
40 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA
Tickets: $12

Yeah, we could tell you what a toaster, an absinthe bottle, and a the pilgrims have to do with burlesque... but that'd ruin the surprise. Beat the Sunday night blahs and get your butt to ImprovBoston in Central Square this Sunday night at 9 p.m. for some classic jokes and jokes that are bound to be classic! LAFF YOUR PANTS OFF stars the lovely Boston Babydolls and features our special guests Vikki Likkerish and the musical (and tiny) Bethany Boles!

from the city website:

City of Somerville Bike Auction - Saturday, November 14

The City of Somerville will hold a Bicycle Auction on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Somerville High School Atrium, located at 81 Highland Avenue. More than 300 bicycles will be available for purchase in the auction. All interested parties may preview the bicycles from 10- 11 A.M., with the auction beginning promptly at 11 A.M. The bikes will be sold to the highest bidder. All sales are final and bikes will be sold in their existing condition. Cash or checks will be accepted (no credit cards); checks can be made payable to "City of Somerville."

View a description of the bikes by clicking here. For more information please contact 311 or Carlene Campbell, Director of Community Relations at 617-625-6600 ext. 2615 or ccampbell@somervillema.gov .

ETA: Boston.com article about the auction

Beware of field work for Green Line Extension Project
Wicked Local Somerville
Posted Nov 03, 2009 @ 04:08 PM

 http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x880802890/Beware-of-field-work-for-Green-Line-Extension-Project

The following is a notification sent by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation would like to inform you that, over the next several months, our consultants will be
initiating field work in and around the area of the Green Line Extension corridor. The purpose of this work is to collect data to
support the ongoing development of the design for the Green Line Extension project.

Beginning immediately, you may see project team members working in and around the MBTA's Lowell and Fitchburg Lines and on local roadways. These team members will be performing field surveys and geotechnical work. There is no construction work associated with this effort. Access to a limited number of commercial and residential properties will be required for survey work. Our consultants will provide a
written notice to private property owners before entering onto any private property.

As part of our public outreach, we will continue to strive to keep you informed of progress related to the Green Line Extension project.

We encourage you to share this information with your friends and neighbors who may not be on our email distribution list, or encourage
them to sign up for future mailings at www.mass.gov/greenlineextension.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact Kate Fichter, Project Manager for the Green Line Extension, at
617-973-7342 or by email at katherine.fichter@eot.state.ma.us

Hi Somerville! So it wasn't snow in July, which apparently happened in 1955, but if yesterday's flurries has you thinking about what Climate Change means for Boston, then you should check out:

What: Boston Under Water Festival (as part of 350.org's International Day of Climate Action)
Whatx2: Beach and Water games, Climate Theater, Sandbag Flood Barriers and More!
Who: 350 Massachusetts AND YOU!
When: Saturday 10/24 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Christopher Columbus Park (Map)

A bicycle caravan will meet Saturday at 1:30 at Prospect Hill Park, departing at 2 pm. We'll ride through Charlestown and the North End, stopping briefly in front of various Freedom Trail sites before arriving at the festival.

And another will leave from Cambridge Commons: http://www.350.org/Cambridge-Bike-To-Boston-For-350

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X-Posted in b0st0n, davis_square

Hi,

We're looking for a roommate in our 4-bedroom apartment in Ball Square.
The apartment is spread out over 2 floors.  There are 2 porches, 2 full bathrooms.
Ample common space, large kitchen with dishwasher, and laundry (not coin-op) within the apartment.
The room is small but not tiny.   The rent is $470/month.  Lease is until end of August.

About current roommates.
Me: I am a grad student at Tufts.  I ride bikes, play in a klezmer/brass band.
Josh: Works at MGH, generally quiet around the house.
Lisa: Works in social research and bartends.  Lisa has a cat, Mono.  Mono is an indoor cat, so we all have to make sure doors are closed and such.

We are all pretty laid back, progressive, community oriented-types.

Let me know if you're interested in coming to take a look at the place and meet us.

-Irina

DATE: 10/15/09 @ 8:30 PM

WHAT: 1st Annual Squirrels & Beers Party

LOCATION: Sally O'Briens Pub on Somerville Avenue, Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143.

FREE! (Translation: Starving musicians and scenesters welcome!)

IN A BAR: Wow, adult beverages!

LEON RICH: Some call him the heir apparent to Frank Zappa. Come listen for yourself.

UNCLE LEFTY: The Noise gave them a positive review. Wow! That should say something.

SANS NOMENCLATURE: Fun. Silly. Quirky. Anderson Mar up for nomination for the lowest female vocal range in Boston. Likes to yell "Buy me beer, bitches!" at the audience. All new lineup featuring Scott Maher on drums (The Crushing Low, MELT, Pure Fiction) and Mike Richardson on bass (The Leon Rich Band).

Oh yeah...special appearance by bassist extraordinaire Mike Rubin and his various sports personas.

Maybe some pole-dancing midgets and furries.

A reminder that I'll be leading the the Somerville Bicycle Committee's 17th annual fall Tour de Somerville this Saturday, October 17. Our theme this year is "Somerville: City of Seven (Or More) Hills".

We'll meet at 10 am at Seven Hills Park (behind the Holland Street T entrance in Davis Square), leaving promptly at 10:15. If it rains steadily on Saturday, we'll try again on Sunday, same time and location.

The 11-mile ride will visit each of Somerville's hills, both those that still exist and those that have been removed. Riders should wear helmets and be prepared for hill climbs and descents.

The Somerville Police will escort the ride on bicycles, and Redbones will provide refreshments at the halfway point.

For more info (and a list of hills), visit http://somervillebikes.org/events.html .
A route map is at http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/312795 , and a cue sheet at http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/312795 .

Hi All, I've posted these on craigslist but I thought I'd share here. I'm selling my Palm Centro. Its got the phone charger car charger a case and a 2 gig memory card (that alone is worth the purchase hah).

i'm also selling my Reptarium (like a fish tank with a screen top). Its 30x12x12 and comes with a food dish, a heat pad and a reflector lamp fixture. I had this set up for my russian tortoise but she needs open air.

here are the listings

Palm Centro
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mob/1408259861.html

Aquarium etc
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/hsh/1407885327.html

Feel free to contact me at positivethinkingforlosers@Gmail.com if you're interested.

Most of us are familiar with the Rosebud in Davis Square and Kelly's Diner in Ball Square. But I suspect a lot of you have never noticed Buddy's Truck Stop Diner, way off the beaten path on Washington Street just east of McGrath. So I'm posting a link to this week's review in the Phoenix.

Hi Everyone, I thought I'd see if anyone had any earring making supplies they can spare. Beads especially. Or any restaurant connections that might help us get some finger food for a fundraiser this sunday. We're getting pretty desperate. We've called around to those that usually help us out and no luck this year.

We're holding a fundraiser to support services for Romanian children with special needs, in foster care, and families in need. Economic circumstances have resulted in a drop in donations all around and at the same time a rise in abandoned babies and children with special needs. We put together fundraisers every year that involve crafting classes with whatever made sold to support the kids. We haven't gotten any supply donations this year from craft stores and the event is Sunday! I'm pretty desperate so I thought I'd see if any kind person out there had some beads or food they could donate. All beads are appreciated and we're not picky about food!

Oh! And all donations are tax deductible since its supporting a 501c3! So keep that in mind!

If you're willing to donate please send me an email at Just_Me@notsointeresting.com (or leave a comment here) and I'll send you all the info, the forms so you can see we're legit, and set up meeting times. The event is This sunday on Boston College campus. If you're interested in attending please contact me and I'll send you the invitation! (don't want to publicly post quite yet in case we don't have enough supplies). Romanian Children's Relief (http://www.rcr.org)

Thanks sooooo much in advance!!

Have you seen our cat? Please help us find Toro!

Toro is a big, black, male cat with giant double paws. He is VERY friendly and loves treats and being petted. He may be wearing an orange collar.

Toro went missing from our home in East Somerville (near Glen Street) on Sunday, Sept. 27.  If you have any information, please call Mary Lu (617-480-8703) or Elizabeth (617-529-9102).  If you can't remember the number and you see him, just dial 311 (only works in Somerville) and give the information to animal control.

Whoever finds Toro and returns him to us (alive) will get a REWARD of an Ipod or cash equivalent. If you are a do-gooder and refuse the award, we will donate that amount to an animal shelter or to your charity of choice.

Thank you!!

The First Annual Harvest Fest
A Celebration of Local Business, Food, Libations, Music and Art

Presented by Somerville Local First, downTown Wines & Spirits, Somerville Scout and The Center for Arts at the Armory

On Saturday, October 3 from 1-8PM, Harvest Fest will bring together some of the finest artistic, culinary and musical talents from in and around the city of Somerville. Samples and demonstrations from local microbreweries will be presented throughout the day.

Admission: FREE     Food & drink wristband: $12

Tickets available on-line through Brown Paper Tickets
OR purchase at downTown Wines & Spirits, 225 Elm Street, Somerville
Doors open at 1pm- please arrive promptly to avoid entrance delay

FASHION SHOW featuring Artifaktori, Suneri, Black & Blues and poor little rich girl.

MUSIC/MULTIMEDIA performances by One Fine Morning, Hugh McGowan, and Zebbler Encanti Experience

VENDORS will include: downTown Wines & Spirits, Redbones, Blue Cloud Gallery, Magpie, Eat at Jumbo's, Teele Square Café, Highland Kitchen, The Independent, Make the Shift, Berkshire Brewing Company, Blue Hills Brewery, Geary's, Haverhill Brewing Company, Longtail, Magic Hat,  Mayflower, Peak Organic, Shipyard, Greenvale Vineyards, Running Brook Vineyards, Turtle Creek Winery, more to be announced...

http://www.artsatthearmory.org