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@theMarket: July Begins With a BangBy Bill Schmick,
07:23AM / Saturday, July 07, 2012 | |
 This week global stock markets charged out of the gate with the averages making up for most of the ground lost since May. All three averages experienced two month highs until a bout of profit-taking brought prices back to earth at the end of the week. I expect this summer rally to continue for the next few months.
But no market goes straight up, so I think investors should expect a "two steps forward, one step back" kind of market. I would use any pullbacks to add to positions.
In my last column "Germany Blinks," I explained some of the reasons I expected the rally to continue. Here it is just a few days later and some of the stimulus I expected from governments around 0 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: July 2 - July 5Staff Reports,
04:23PM / Friday, July 06, 2012 | |
 Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Monday, July 2.
Scott Muir, 37, of Stockbridge had not guilty charges entered on his behalf on two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred between August 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004 involving a girl who is now 17 and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred between August 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006 involving a girl who is now 15.
All incidents allegedly occurred at the Stockbridge Plan School whole he was a counselor there. He was released on $10,000 cash or $100,000 surety bail.
Shamel Robinson, 33, of Bronx, N.Y. 0 Comments
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 |  Morningside Neighborhood Cleanup & Cherry Street Flower Planting
by Soapbox 01:00PM / Friday, May 17, 2013
Morningside Neighborhood Cleanup & Cherry Street Flower Planting
May 18th
9:00AM--11AM
Morningside Neighborhood Clean Up begins on Saturday May 18th at 9AM, and will end when the dumpsters are full! Bring your acceptable goods to the Morningside Community School parking lot, where it can placed in dumpsters and |
|  PHS Drama Students Present Annual "Haunted Halls" Tour Oct 27-28
by Soapbox 01:02AM / Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Pittsfield High School's drama society, Proteus, will present its annual "Haunted Halls" at PHS on Friday & Saturday, Oct 26-27, from 6:30-8:30 PM
The public is welcome to
|  LA Band With Pittsfield Ties Returns
by Joe Durwin 10:46AM / Saturday, October 06, 2012
Dollyrots to Perform at Chameleons Nightclub Saturday Oct. 6
By Joe Durwin
Pittsfield, MASS- An L.A. act with unique ties to the area will return for its 7th show here in five years at
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The Independent Investor: Bad News Is Good NewsBy Bill Schmick,
11:05AM / Friday, July 06, 2012 | |
 Both here and abroad the economic data is indicating that the world's economies are contracting. Yet, global stock markets are rising. Once upon a time that would have been a contradiction, but not today.
Over the past year the financial problems of Europe have been well publicized. Starting with Greece, most of the southern tier of European Union countries have been mired in recession, high debt and declining exports. Those problems have infected the entire continent, resulting in an EU-wide recession, but that is old news.
Over in Asia the story is the same. China, the economic engine of that region, has also experienced slowing growth, reducing the prospects for all its neighbors in the 0 Comments
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'Ted': Stuffed With FantasyBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
10:10AM / Friday, July 06, 2012 | |
 Popcorn Column
by Michael S. Goldberger
Ted, voiced by Seth MacFarlane, stars in the light-hearted comedy that stars Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg.Seth MacFarlane's "Ted" is a kid's fairy tale strictly for adults. And although you get the feeling the filmmaker is breaking new ground, one isn't quite sure in what way that is. Clearly, however, this is a sweet, nutty and rather raunchy romp through the imagination, deliriously blurring the line between child fantasy and so-called grownup responsibilities. Once upon a time, about 20 or so years ago, there was a shy little boy named John Bennett who had no friends, and little prospect of ever accumulating any. 0 Comments
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Gov. Patrick To Open Pittsfield OfficeStaff Reports,
07:14PM / Thursday, July 05, 2012 | |
 Gov. Deval Patrick marching in Pittsfield Fourth of July parade just one day after announcing the opening of the new office.PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gov. Deval Patrick is opening a Pittsfield office for residents to meet with staff monthly.
According to Patrick's office, every fourth Tuesday of the month staff will be on hand in the East Street building from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The office will be located at 333 East Street, room 102.
"I serve as Governor of the whole Commonwealth," said Patrick in a statement on Tuesday. "And that means connecting with residents directly as much as possible. That’s what this new office in Berkshire County is about."
The first 0 Comments
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Summer Fairs Becoming Berkshire County StapleBy Stephen Dravis, Special to iBerkshires
04:00PM / Tuesday, July 03, 2012 | |
 Third Thursdays in Pittsfield is entering its sixth year of bringing people to North Street.WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Live music, art and food vendors are the staples of the summer-long street fairs that have proliferated throughout Berkshire County in the 21st century.
But at their core, these events are about much more.
"DownStreet Art was developed as an economic revival plan,” said Jonathan Secor, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts director of special events who coordinates the 5-year-old North Adams arts festival. "The mission was to bring people downtown. The best way to do that is with really great art."
And, so far, the strategy has paid off, he 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Sweeps 13, 14, and 15 year old Babe Ruth TournamentsStaff Reports,
08:42AM / Tuesday, July 03, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass —The Pittsfield Babe Ruth 15-year-old All Star team beat North Adams to complete a Berkshire County District Tournament sweep for the city as the 13 and 14 year old teams both defeated North Adams in their respected age groups on Friday and Sunday. The 15-year-old Pittsfield team fell behind North Adams by a run in the second inning but answered back with two runs of their own in the third to take a lead, followed by three runs in the fourth and an insurance run in the fifth to put away North Adams, 6-2.
Kevin Donati and Chad Shade both scored two runs to account for four of Pittsfield's six runs in the game. Donati did his job as the 0 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: June 25 - June 28Staff Reports,
04:01PM / Monday, July 02, 2012 | |
 Cases heard before Judge Mary Lou Rup on Monday, June 25.
Brian Podavini, 41, of Pittsfield had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on single counts of conspiracy to violate drug laws and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
He was released on personal recognizance. Podavini allegedly conspired with others to sell cocaine in Pittsfield on April 3 and was in possession of the drug with the intent to sell on the same date.
Carey Pilot, 39, of Pittsfield had a not guilty plea entered on her behalf on a single count of conspiracy to violate drug laws. to wit: possession of cocaine.
She was released on personal recognizance. Pilot allegedly conspired with others to possess cocaine in 0 Comments
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Letter From Rep. John Olver: June 2012 in ReviewBy Rep. John W. Olver,
02:23PM / Monday, July 02, 2012 | |
 On June 7, I signed onto a letterto the Committee on Agriculture, urging them to include provisions inthe upcoming Farm Bill which encourage and support rural farms andfarmers. Among these provisions are the immensely popular Farm to SchoolProgram, as well as the EBT system (which allows individuals to usenutrition benefits when purchasing food directly from farmers), ruraldevelopment programs, organic crop insurance, and livestock policieswhich make it easier for small farmers to access appropriateslaughterhouses. These provisions make important investments in smalland midsize farm businesses, as well as having positive environmentaland public health benefits and I will continue to urge 6 Comments
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