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Mass MoCA Winter-Spring Season Starts SaturdayBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
03:50PM / Wednesday, December 04, 2013 | |
 This statue will be on display at Mass. MoCA in Izhar Patkin's exhibit, 'The Wandering Veil,' which opens Saturday, Dec. 7. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's winter-into-spring season is approaching with gallery openings, discounted performance tickets, family programs and a documentary series. The season starts at Mass MoCA with the opening of Izhar Patkin's exhibit, "The Wandering Veil," on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the reception scheduled for Jan. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Communications Director Jodi Joseph announced the early-bird ticket special. Up until Dec. 31, tickets to any performance are 25 percent 0 Comments
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Fire Marshal Issues Christmas Tree & Lighting Safety TipsState Fire Marshal,
12:48PM / Tuesday, December 03, 2013 | |
 STOW, Mass. — The state fire marshal is offering tips for enjoying your Christmas tree and other holiday decorations safely this season.
"The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it well every day, use electric lights safely, and dispose of it soon after the holiday," said state Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan.
Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. In the United States, on average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires.
Fortunately, there were no Christmas tree fires in
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BHS Offers Cat Spaying, Neutering Clinic| 10:08AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2013 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society and Haddad Subaru are teaming up for "100 Cats for Christmas," a low-cost spaying and neutering event for cats on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The program, funded by the $2,500 "Share the Love" grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Subaru of America, aims to spay or neuter 100 cats. Berkshire County residents can register up until Saturday, Dec. 14, at the shelter located at 214 Barker Road, for $25 on a first-come, first-serve basis. The fee also includes a rabies vaccination. On the morning of Dec. 18, owners can drop off their cats at Berkshire Humane Society 0 Comments
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Adams Scholars Honored at Annual MCLA EventBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:53AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2013 | |
 Above, Adams Scholars receive a round of applause at Monday's recognition event at MCLA. Left, McCann valedictorian Marinna Burzimati spoke of her experience as an Adams Scholar and MCLA student. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has been celebrating local recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarships for several years now, but Monday's event was easily its biggest event yet.
The lobby area at the new Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation was packed as the college passed out certificates to dozens of high school seniors. More than 40 students accepted the invitation to attend.
"You've figured out somehow how to juggle, how
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North Adams Planners Approve Gas Station Sign ChangesBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
07:32PM / Monday, December 02, 2013 | |
 The Planning Board approved of changes to signs for Cumberland Farms, BrewHaHa and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins Insurance Agency on Monday evening. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The two Cumberland Farms will undergo sign changes to reflect its program that reduces gas prices 10 cents per gallon. On Monday, the Planning Board approved of the changes to the LED signs that will alternate between the regular gas prices and the discounted gas prices for members of its SmartPay program. Carolyn Parker, representing Cumberland Farms, said the signs will change in about eight seconds, or three cars passing, at the locations on Ashland and Union streets. The 0 Comments
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Which Retirement Plan Is Right for Your Business?Wells Fargo Advisors,
02:34PM / Monday, December 02, 2013 | |
If you own a small business, there are many retirement plan alternatives available to help you and your eligible employees with retirement planning. For most closely-held business owners, a Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA) was once the most cost-effective choice. Then the Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) became a viable alternative. Today you may find that a defined-benefit or 401(k) plan best suits your needs. To make an informed decision on which plan is right for your business, review the differences carefully before you choose.
Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA) This plan is flexible, easy to
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Williams Students to Present Public Policy PapersBy Stephen Dravis, Williamstown Correspondent
03:44PM / Saturday, November 30, 2013 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Agriculture, open space and urban planning will be on the agenda when environmental planning students from Williams College present the results of their research at various sites around North County in early December. The upper-level students will hold public presentations in Adams, North Adams and Williamstown Dec. 5 through 12 on topics ranging from the future of farming to parking utilization in North Adams. Professor Sarah Gardner's students will make their presentations in Williamstown's Town Hall, the college's Griffin Hall, North Adams City Hall and the Adams Visitors Center. The schedule includes: • Thursday, 0 Comments
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'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Surviving the SequelBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
03:25PM / Saturday, November 30, 2013 | |
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by Michael S. Goldberger
Lionsgate Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) salute in defiance in the 'Hunger Games' sequel 'Catching Fire.' Pittsfield native Elizabeth Banks plays the ultra-fashionable Effie Trinket. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" occurs in a time and place like ours, only more so. The Haves are having their way, and the Have-nots are doing what the Haves say, but only for the most part.
So hark, the annual Hunger Games, the 75th to be specific, dubbed this time the Quarter Quell, have been called. It is the circus part of the ancient
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@theMarket: Record Highs AgainBy Bill Schmick,
10:10AM / Saturday, November 30, 2013 | |
 Over the last 20 years or so, the three days prior to Thanksgiving have always been positive for the markets as has the day after. This year they were accompanied by record highs.
All three averages inched up this week, with the Dow surpassing 16,000 and the technology-heavy NASDAQ breaking 4,000 for the first time since the turn of the century. The S&P 500 Index beat my year-end target of 1,800 and may actually reach 1,850 by New Year's.
It was a short week for traders, with the markets closed for Thanksgiving and only open half a day on Friday. Most of the news centered on how good or bad retail sales will be during the holiday season. This year there are six less shopping days
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The Independent Investor: Secular vs. Cyclical — The Big PictureBy Bill Schmick,
10:51PM / Friday, November 29, 2013 | |
 Over the last four years, the stock market has gained over 100 percent. Some think we've hit the top, while others believe we are just getting warmed up. The difference of opinion centers on whether you think we are in a cyclical or secular bull market.
What's the difference? When you hear "cyclical," whether bull or bear, you should think short-term; a couple years at best, secular, on the other hand, can last from 5 to 20 years.
In secular bull markets, stocks rise more than they fall with any declines made up by subsequent increases in stock prices. In secular bear markets, the overall trend is down. It is a period of wealth destruction in which stocks decline more
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