'Borderlands' has perfect blend of action, plot, giant mutant dogs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:33 -0500

2K Games for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Rated M for mature. Like a goldendoodle or spork, "Borderlands" is two things in one. It mixes...

Bite the bullet on cat's dental bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:40 -0500

Got a question for Dr. John? Send it to Ask the Vet, The Sunday Boston Herald, One Herald Square, Boston, MA, 02118 Dear Dr. John, I am writing for...

Homeless bedding line should be put to sleep

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:49 -0500

How do these people sleep at night? I'm talking about the creators of Home Duvet, the homeless chic line of bedding available at

H1N1 virus means many days of swine and neuroses

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:19:19 -0500

Swine flu - what a time suck. Keeping tabs on the H1N1 virus is becoming a full-time, unpaid job. Instead of working diligently (or Tweeting and updating our Facebook...

Central Florida couple lives off the electrical grid

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:21:50 -0500

CHRISTMAS, Fla. - After a year of living with no indoor shower, dishwasher or central air conditioning, an east Orange County couple calls it an off-the-grid paradise. Terry...

Wedding planner Brown takes 'Cake' as writer

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:06:29 -0500

Should you choose a strapless wedding dress? A sit-down reception? What about the flowers? The music? The food? Planning a wedding is all about the details - and that's...

Cat's thyroid causing weight loss

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:05:56 -0400

Dear Dr. John, My 12-year-old cat was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid gland. She basically was eating all the time and had a nonstop appetite, but despite that she...

Experts offer tips for surviving Bad Boss Syndrome

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:10:45 -0400

Did you buy your boss a gift last Friday for National Bosses Day? Does the idea of that repulse you? In this tough economy, more of us are locked into our jobs, for better...

Arbitrator can help with split decisions

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:09:07 -0400

Q. My husband wants us to have all parts of our divorce case decided by an arbitrator, including custody, parenting plan and child support. Yes? No? Maybe? ...

Do the mature thing, tell the truth

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:06:32 -0400
Dear Carolyn: I have recently reconnected with one of my high school boyfriends. Our breakup was extremely difficult, and occurred during my junior year of high school,...

Thumbs up for fantastic voyages

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:05:45 -0400
Hey, so you're not always near a TV. That's a bummer, but you've got to deal with it. Maybe you're headed to summer camp, or on the train to work, or stuck...

Clever costumes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:23:29 -0400
Having second thoughts about not dressing up this Halloween? Looking for an economical option to pricey rentals? Don't worry - a great costume is waiting to be discovered...

Deceased celebrities top list of adult Halloween costumes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:05:25 -0400
Trick or treat? Not so sweet. Dead celebrities, reality TV train wrecks and sexy, skimpy costumes are scaring up adult costume sales at Halloween stores this year. ...

Pulse-sating parties

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:54:59 -0400
In a year of weekend-long parties, some of the best are saved for last. Here's what's going down around town Saturday night. Bloodfeast Media Party: Machine...

Hub turntablists weigh in on 'DJ Hero'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:16:23 -0400
Get ready, "Guitar Hero" superstars. There's a new game in town. The next generation in the expanding music-meets-video game genre, "DJ Hero"...

Blood-soaked Halloween is no longer a scream

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:57:43 -0400
Remember when the only thing about Halloween that made you want to hurl was the post-trick-or-treating candy feeding frenzy? Now the holiday itself turns my stomach. ...

Domestic abuse victims get support from faith-based groups

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:20 -0400
The faithful know they can turn to their church for spiritual support, but when it comes to more worldly needs - that's a different story. "Church members tend...

'DJ Hero' a noteworthy addition to 'Guitar' family

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:22:58 -0400
It's easy to be cynical about "DJ Hero." It looks like an expensive cash-in for a niche audience. Recent popular hip-hop is light on virtuosic turntablism,...

Let's stop being babies about Disney's Einstein videos

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:02:28 -0400
Baby Einstein's theory of refund-ivity: Listening to Mozart won't qualify your kid for Mensa. Who knew? The Walt Disney Co. is now offering to reimburse...

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'Borderlands' has perfect blend of action, plot, giant mutant dogs

Bite the bullet on cat's dental bill

Homeless bedding line should be put to sleep

H1N1 virus means many days of swine and neuroses

Central Florida couple lives off the electrical grid

Wedding planner Brown takes 'Cake' as writer

Cat's thyroid causing weight loss

Experts offer tips for surviving Bad Boss Syndrome

Arbitrator can help with split decisions

Do the mature thing, tell the truth

Thumbs up for fantastic voyages

Clever costumes

Deceased celebrities top list of adult Halloween costumes

Pulse-sating parties

Hub turntablists weigh in on 'DJ Hero'

Blood-soaked Halloween is no longer a scream

Domestic abuse victims get support from faith-based groups

'DJ Hero' a noteworthy addition to 'Guitar' family

Let's stop being babies about Disney's Einstein videos