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Elizabeth Warren, junior senator from MA, reestablishes the meaning of “oversight.”

Beyond the soundbite, “too big to fail has become too big to go to trial,” the Senator clearly understands BATNA, “best alternative to a negotiated agreement.” The government needs to have a credible recourse to this ultimate sanction, if only to improve settlements for cases of wrongdoing by the big fish.

At 1:20, she asks the question we’ve all been wanting someone to ask FOREVER. Then a government lawyer stumbles over his words.

At 2:20, she rattles off another one. Then a government lawyer stumbles over his words.

At 2:55, she asks another lawyer the same question. Said lawyer then tries to not stumble over her words.

At 3:25, she asks the same question again. That lawyer asks for some time.

At 3:45, she gets our back and goes for the knockout punch.

And then right after that you reward her good behavior by sharing this with everyone on the Internet. You know you want to.

(Source: youtube.com)

Blizzard of ‘13

A Snow Parking Ban will be in effect for all streets in Andover starting 7:00 PM on Feb 8th until further notice. No vehicles shall be parked overnight on any street, or positioned in any driveway or lot at anytime in such a manner as to interfere with snow removal and sanding operations. Vehicles found in violation shall be ticketed and towed at the owners expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

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—	andoverma.gov - Official website of the Town of Andover, MA

BOSTON —The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends people who have purchased some water bottles recently check them for gasoline odors.

Officials said people who purchased 3-gallon or 5-gallon bottles since Nov. 1, 2012, open and check them for the odor before using the water. After Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast in October, authorities said gasoline shortages in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut prompted some people to use large water bottles to transport gasoline.

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—	Advisory issued on contaminated bottled water \| Health - WCVB Home

Tix for US Senate Debate on Flickr.

I got my tickets for the upcoming debate between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren! Faculty were supposed to be able to reserve four, but there were eleven thousand requests from the general public. Has apathy faded? (Faculty can request to be waitlisted for an additional two, and so I have.)

socialuprooting:

“Our kids owe a trillion dollars in student loan debt. That’s more than all the credit card debt in America combined. Our kids are crushed by debt and they didn’t go on a shopping spree - they got an education. America ought to be investing in education and building a future for our kids. But Washington’s giving billions to Big Oil and tax breaks to millionaires.”

…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY FOR GROUND LEVEL OZONE…IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
AN AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY MEANS THAT GROUND LEVEL OZONE CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE REGION MAY APPROACH OR EXCEED UNHEALTHY STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION…PLEASE VISIT THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WEBSITE AT…
HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.DEP.STATE.MA.US/MASSAIR /ALL LOWERCASE LETTERS/…OR CALL 1-800-882-1497.

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—	AccuWeather.com - Andover Weather Advisories - Weather Warnings & Watches for Andover, MA

The beaches in Ipswich (Pavilion, Cranes, Steep Hill, Little Neck and Clark) are temporarily closed due to higher than normal coliform discharge from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Currently there are no test results to indicate a public health risk but as a precaution the beaches will remain closed until sampling confirms there is no risk to the public. Sampling is being conducted and results are expected on Friday, July 13, 2012. Once sampling confirms there is no risk to the public, the beaches will be re-opened. If you have any questions please call the Utilities Department at 978-356-6635.

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—	Town of Ipswich - Beach Closure by Order of the Ipswich Health Department

Indian Bistro to Open in September

I can’t wait until September!

Subject: Indian Bistro to Open in September

Date: May 28, 2012 11:00:00 AM EDT

The former Cardsmart unit in Shawsheen Plaza will be occupied by a new Indian restaurant in September.

Raagini Indian Bistro, a new restaurant to be located in Shawsheen Plaza is scheduled to open when the kids go back to school, according to owner and manager Jaspreet Singh. It will be located in the unit in Shawsheen Plaza formerly occupied by Cardsmart.

The Board of Selectmen approved a liquor license for Andover Foods, Inc.,dba Raagini Indian Bistro on May 21.

The restaurant will be operated as a family affair, with Singh’s father as the chef, an uncle also in the kitchen, and a cousin as the host, he explained.

Singh’s extended family owns a number of restaurants including Jewel of India in Newburyport and

Passage to India in Salem , MA. Singh, himself, has worked at the former Kashmir Restaurant in Salem, NH for 8 years.

“Our customers, many from Andover, always wanted us to open up an Indian restaurant in town,” he explained.

Raagini’s Bistro will be a little more upscale with daily lunch buffets, Singh said. The menu will include traditional Tandoori dishes and some healthy choices, as well as other Indian specialities.

Construction is scheduled to begin in a few weeks, he said.