Wonkette.com reports rumors that Al Gore is "on the shortlist" for presidency of Northeastern University. Gore could bring the "big name" to help with jumpstart fundraising at the school where the fundraising has been in a slump. Deans and professors really are the academic backbone to the University machine – the post of President is largely regarded as a handshaking titular head, responsible for bringing in the bucks. Current President of Northeastern, Richard M. Freeland,......

Among the many reasons why this time of year is so fantastic there sits the ubiquitous "Madness" that is the NCAA basketball tournament. Sure, the hometown BC Eagles (playing tonight at 7:10 on CBS) look to have a very strong chance of busting into the Final Four, that's cause enough for many a Bostonian to celebrate. However, the legions of people who've moved to the Boston area have a great cause to be happy......