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-- Stephen Davis, local author (and ghostwriter of Michael Jackson's autobiography), reminisces about Jacko and Bubbles. [On The Download] -- The police officer really makes this video of people dancing to Michael Jackson at the Taste of Cambridge in Harvard Square. [Wicked Local Cambridge] -- The City of Cambridge... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the shut down of the A-Line. [Boston Metro via h2oTown] -- There's a hearing today on Beacon Hill to determine whether the pigeons should unionize. Seriously. [Loaded Gun Boston] -- All this rainy weather has caused the Banditos Misteriosos to move their... continue reading on Bostonist

-- A new way to indulge your nosey side: 30 years worth of journals up for grabs on Boston Craigslist. [Craigslist] -- Bunker Hill Day marks the final march of Boston's recently disbanded mounted police force. [Culture Junkie] -- Did you Bing anything yet? Someone compared it vis-a-vis with... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer. This week we submit for your viral video viewing pleasure the short film "Conversion" by Glasseye. Created for Boston's 2009 48 Hour Film Festival, "Conversion" took home awards for Best Film, Best... continue reading on Bostonist

-- We know you love twitter, but sometimes you have to stop texting and dial 911. [Andy on the Road via Universal Hub] -- Could a swan-dog love affair be in the works at the Public Gardens? Probably not. But the picture's still cute. [Clueless in Boston] -- Maybe... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer. One of the most entertaining conventions Boston has to offer is Anime Boston. There is no greater people watching opportunity in all of the city. If you didn't get a chance to... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Now that Memorial Day kicked off summer, it's time to get some grilling tips from Boston New Net's Ripps McCoxen. [Boston Comedy] -- The end is near! TV shows about Twitter are in development. [Mashable] -- "Anime Boston was the bomb diggity. I got drunk on crappy pina... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based video the internet has to offer. The weather is warming up and spring love is in the air. But what are poor overworked Harvard kids to do? When will they find time for love between graduating and jetting... continue reading on Bostonist

-- In case you fell asleep during your commencement address, here is some classic graduation advice. [HuffingtonPost] -- Behind the scenes at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. [Beantown Baker] -- Elvis spotted living in Eastie. [Fabulously Out There] -- Joe Grafton of Somerville Local First is hitting the... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Boston is home to the most Rock 'n Roll ice cream shop this side of the pond. Who knew? [The Atlantic] -- "(617): Ps there is totally a drug addled prostitute in olympic pizza asking for change for a 100 bill" [TXTS FRM LST NGHT] -- "When Smart... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer. What happens when you pack a dorm full of college kids and then load them down with the stress of exams, papers, and theses? Under the most intense pressure, the most brilliant... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Even though Jay Severin will eventually resume spewing racism over the air, progressive radio has returned to Boston. [Blue Mass Group] -- How well are you protecting your online brand? [Mashable] -- Statistics show that Massholes are getting friendlier to the planet, if not to their fellow drivers.... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston and Cambridge-based videos the internet has to offer. College comes with plenty rituals, from the caffeine fueled all-nighter to fraternity and sorority initiation rites. But MIT has put a special twist on the college ritual: In honor of... continue reading on Bostonist

-- A good round-up NY tabloid covers on the Red Sox sweep. [Boston Dirt Dogs] -- Bedside manor is a lot more fun for nurses in Fenway Park, especially when they're treating Yankees fans. [Running a Hospital] -- A yachter is miffed that Puma City is more interesting than... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist brings you the most viral Boston-based videos this side of the harbor. We covered the Boston anti-tax day rally in a photo gallery and a post, but it takes the intrepid reporting of Ryan Douglass from Boston News Net to show us what really went down that... continue reading on Bostonist

** We tried to find a Marathon runner/Twitterer, but these were our favorite Monday Tweets: -- "My sister blew chunks yesterday after the marathon...it was totally hardcore. So proud!" [@simedia] -- "Historical trivia... on this day in 1980: Rosie Ruiz runs the shortest ever Boston Marathon." [@bostonbyfoot] -- "Just... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer. This week we wish the very best of luck to all of the Boston Marathon runners on Monday. No matter what your training regime was to prepare for the marathon, have a... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Passive aggressive notes from BC are "great practice for when you are living alone or with your husband." [Passive Aggressive Notes] -- Someone wishes there was a French Laundry and a Taco Bell in South End.[Sweet and Sour Boston] -- "Taxmont" ("Ver-tax?") just doesn't have the same ring... continue reading on Bostonist

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer. This week Bostonist hits the nostalgia button, taking us back to 1970s Boston PBS-land with the wonderful cast of Zoom. On a dreary day like today, we can use all the pep... continue reading on Bostonist

-- Even bikes are getting into the spring of things. [Chic Cyclist] -- The blogosphere, a medium that some would argue has contributed to the downward spiral of the Globe, is rallying to save it. [Whalehead King & Beantown Bloggery & Running a Hospital] -- The tale of how... continue reading on Bostonist