Mass. home sales slide in Nov.

There was a slight chill in the Massachusetts housing market last month. November saw the first year-over-year decline in single-family home sales — and the fewest number of monthly sales — since April, driven by a tight supply of available properties...

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Drone research funds to fly into Bay State

The announcement of six states that will host testing areas for commercial drones is a significant step toward approving unmanned aircraft in U.S. skies, experts said, and will pay dividends for Massachusetts — even though the Bay State isn't on the...

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Shares mixed in thin New Year's Eve trading

TOKYO — Shares were mixed Tuesday in thin pre-holiday trading, with early gains in some markets succumbing to selling pressure as roller-coaster 2013 wound to a close. The French and British markets, which will trade for a half day on Tuesday, started...

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Air resuscitates speaker accessories

DockBoss Air ($34.95, Amazon.com or CableJive
.com) What to do with those old Apple speaker docks? The answer is dockBoss Air, a little dongle that rescues your old iPhone or iPod speaker accessory (before those so-called lightning connectors became...

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What’s on tap for 2014

Local techies say 2014 is set to be another banner year for the Boston area. Here are some companies and trends to watch out for in the next 12 months. Companies on the rise: • Care.com filed for an IPO earlier this month, seeking to raise $80 million....

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Don't overlook these apps

If Santa was kind this year and got you a smartphone or a tablet, chances are you're looking for a few good apps. And chances are you've already downloaded the ol' standbys — such as Kindle, Facebook, Skype and YouTube. But there's a wide world of mobile...

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Is an older Cadillac a good candidate for synthetic oil?

I recently purchased a 2001 Cadillac Deville with 52,000 original miles. The service advisor at the dealership recommended using conventional oil or a synthetic blend. I was told there can be problems with synthetic oil causing gasket failure on older...

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Gaming foes await SJC decision

Attorney General Martha Coakley is pushing for swift action by the state Supreme Judicial Court on the legality of a ballot initiative to repeal the Bay State's two-year-old expanded gaming law, a question that looms large over the awarding of casino...

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Mass. couple promote new craft beer business model

BELMONT, Mass. — Kate Baker and Suzanne Schalow founded Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont in 2010, and today, at any given time, its 1,500 square feet of retail space are filled with more than 1,000 beers from 350 breweries. Beers are organized by region,...

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Duplex at FP3 has airy elegance

This spectacular duplex at FP3 on Congress Street has floor-to-ceiling glass from all living areas and bedrooms, with great views of the Financial District and Fan Pier out to Boston Harbor. Built in 2006 as part of the 92-unit FP3 building designed...

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Delta says it will honor man’s tix

Delta Airlines has reversed its decision — after repeated Herald inquiries — to deny a man planning a family vacation to Disneyland the rock-bottom fare he booked through Orbitz on Thursday due to a systemwide web glitch that also offered $68 Hub-to-Hawaii...

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2014 Nissan Versa strikes right note

You know, for a little get-me-to-work-comfortably kind of car, I'll take the 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV hatchback. I ventured up Interstate 95 to southern Maine thinking the Versa would struggle on the highway, but a pleasant surprise was in store. The...

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T hopes companies will snap up station names

T riders could soon be getting off the train at Macy's — Downtown Crossing Station — or hopping on the Boloco — Blue Line. The MBTA issued a request for proposals yesterday, seeking companies interested in buying the naming rights to nine stations and...

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Employment numbers spur Dow climb

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits last week dropped more than expected, another sign of continued growth in the economy that sent the Dow yesterday to a record high close. "The underlying trend suggests job destruction continues...

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The Ticker

Twitter up 4.8 percent in continuing surge Twitter stock jumped 4.8 percent yesterday to close at $73.31 a share on optimism by investors that the company has room to expand sales in advertising. The stock has surged 32 percent over the past five days,...

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The Ticker

Maine powering back up PORTLAND, Maine — Crews have restored power to some 43,000 people in Maine who had been without electricity since the weekend ice storm. By noon yesterday, about 62,000 remained without power. That's down from more than 105,000...

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Booming tech opportunities key Hub-Israel collaboration

Boston-area techies are heading to Tel Aviv for a marathon hackathon at Google in a trip that highlights the burgeoning relationship between the Israeli and Bay State tech sectors. "Israel right now is at a really unique place in the tech world," said...

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New app incorporates social media and driving

Dreading a long road trip home this holiday season? Relief is on the way in the crowdsourced driving app Waze. Recently acquired by Google — reportedly for more than $1 billion — this brilliant app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone is a new take on...

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Retailers tighten holiday policies to thwart fraud

If you didn't like your gift today, take note. Some retailers have tightened their return policies in a continuing attempt to curb fraud that will cost the industry an estimated $3.4 billion during this year's holiday period. Return deadlines at Best...

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Post Office stuffs stockings with 3-cent stamp hike

The U.S. Postal Service delivered a surprise on Christmas Eve that may land them on some naughty lists as it announced a temporary 3-cent price increase on first-class stamps. The hike, approved by an independent Postal Regulatory Commission, will raise...

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Phishing scammers go after Target data breach victims

Target Corp. is warning of "phishing" scam emails aimed at customers whose card information was compromised under the breach of its point-of-sales system. "We are aware of limited incidents of phishing or scam communications," spokeswoman Molly Snyder...

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Suggestions sought for new Logan routes

The state's largest employer group is urging businesses to weigh in on the next international destinations that Massport should target for nonstop flights from Boston. With direct Boston-
Beijing service set to begin in June, the Logan International...

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China investigates vaccine maker after baby deaths

BEIJING — China has sent health experts to investigate a drug maker to see if the deaths of several babies in recent weeks were related to vaccines they received in a government immunization program. State broadcaster China Central Television said Tuesday...

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World markets rise on eased China credit worry

SEOUL, South Korea — World markets extended gains Tuesday on eased concerns about a cash crunch in China and continued optimism over the U.S. economy. Trading volumes remained light a day ahead of Christmas. Asian stocks advanced amid a drop in the...

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Analysts: Economy is on track

Boston, Massachusetts and the country are well-positioned for continued economic success in 2014, experts say, though we might not see the type of growth that came unexpectedly in 2013. "Boston is in a great position because the economic engine of Boston...

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What did we learn in `13?

'Tis the season for regret and recriminations. Let's not let this year pass without taking stock of social media's epic fails — and the lessons we can carry into 2014: 5) While having a private conversation in public, you could be live-tweeted. This...

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To clean up coal, Obama pushes more oil production

DE KALB, Miss. — America's newest, most expensive coal-fired power plant is hailed as one of the cleanest on the planet, thanks to government-backed technology that removes carbon dioxide and keeps it out of the atmosphere. But once the carbon is stripped...

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Truck owner unsure about block heater, synthetic oil

I have a 2006 Ford F-150 with the 5.4 V8 engine. The truck has only 32,000 miles on it. When the oil is changed, sometimes it is somewhat milky. I know this is most likely from cold morning starts coupled with a 2-mile drive to work. The engine barely...

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Fannie, Freddie hiking mortgage loan fees

Buying a home will be more costly next year for many people thanks to planned fee increases. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will hike the guarantee fees on government-backed mortgage loans — fees that typically are passed along to borrowers and will result...

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Cool Deal fills FIFA cup

A Plymouth company will help hydrate soccer fans across the globe under a licensing deal with the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Cool Gear International will produce FIFA-themed, reusable chillers, tumblers and its signature coolgearcans...

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Boston OKs new farming rules

Boston officials are hoping to open up new opportunities for urban farmers by debuting city land-use regulations that make clear businesses growing fresh produce for inner city consumers are not only accepted, but welcomed. Outgoing Mayor Thomas M....

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Range Rover maintains its regal reign

Still big, burly and brawny, but always with a regal air, the 2014 Range Rover holds its spot as the aristocrat of full-sized SUVs. Battling able competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac Escalade and Lexus LX 570, Range Rover rules not because...

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Ariad’s stock soars after drug approved by FDA

Ariad Pharmaceuticals' stock rose 16 percent yesterday after the company announced that the Food and Drug Administration had approved revised prescribing information and other steps the FDA required to allow Ariad to resume marketing and distribution...

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Bay State’s jobless rate now higher than U.S.

The gap between state and national unemployment rates, once just under 2 percent, has been erased after the Bay State posted higher jobless numbers than the nation yesterday for the first time in six years. The state unemployment rate for November dipped...

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Robert DeLeo: We’re not changing Mass. gaming law for Wynn

House Speaker Robert DeLeo yesterday said he doesn't think Massachusetts' gaming law should be modified to suit casino operators, as Las Vegas billionaire Steve Wynn suggested this week. "When we had written the casino law ... we wanted to make sure...

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Anti-Koch activists post T bus-stop ads

Environmental activists are launching a new wave of protests against conservative billionaire and WGBH board bigwig David Koch, sponsoring ads at MBTA bus stops with his image and the station's logo calling for his ouster. "We've discovered that as...

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The Ticker

Apple taking orders for Mac Pro today Apple will start taking orders for its high-end Mac Pro desktop computer today. The computer is assembled in Austin, Texas, consistent with Apple's pledge to move manufacturing of an existing Mac line to the U.S....

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Opportunity knocks for Lego lovers

Lego enthusiasts can put their handiwork on the line to become the master model builder for the toy building brick brand's Legoland Discovery Center Boston. Applicants will vie for the full-time salaried position in multiple Lego construction rounds...

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