--The investigation into why a commuter rail train crashed into a loose boxcar in Canton, injuring 150, is turning toward brakes not being set on a car at a lumberyard in Stoughton. Also, even if the train was on the loose, "The car should have been stopped by a derailing device where the siding meets the main track. A source close to the investigation said the derailing device worked properly when tested Wednesday morning and passed its most recent inspection." [The Enterprise of Brockton]

--The engineer of the commuter-rail train, Ronald Gomes, is a hero. Instead of running when he saw the boxcar coming, he stayed in his cab to try to reverse the train. Did we mention he is 61? He is a badass. [Boston Globe, Boston Herald]

--Are Mitt Romney and John McCain, like, totally BFF? [AP/Boston Globe]

--The Department of Social Services (DSS) is hiring 80 to 100 new caseworkers. After over a year of reading the Boston Blotter, all we can say is it is about damn time. [Boston Globe]

--Jet Blue will start flying direct between Boston and Chicago on May 1. DirecTV and blue potato chips for all! [Beantown Bloggery]

--The Boston Ballet is moving from the Wang to the Opera House. [AP/Boston Herald]

--All the movies coming through make us feel good (unless you're Lowell and Ricky Gervais starts teasing you), but is the state making any money off this deal? [AP/Boston Herald]

Image of one of the more memorable car wash signs along Mass Ave by blue socks from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr.