Results tagged “pearbiter”

-- Call him Governor Patrick-agressive. Deval Patrick unveiled his 2009 budget, and it had a little surprise. $300 million of revenue is set to come from taxes on three casinos that do not yet exist. Patrick wants to license casino gambling in Massachusetts but faces heavy opposition in the legislature. It's a battle he has already won in his own mind. Nearly half -- $124 million -- of the speculative funds will shore up a projected lottery shortfall. [Boston Herald]

It's been a while since we've heard from our good friend Pear Biter, so we offer today a beautiful reminder of the since-passed warm weather. The colors in this are so deeply saturated it reminds us of a painting, and we can almost feel the warm sunshine in the Garden. Good to see you again, Pear Biter - thanks as always!...

It's hot out there today. Go splash around in the Christian Science Center Reflection Pool, but don't tell them Bostonist sent you. Check out more ridiculously gorgeous shots from Flickr user Pear Biter here...

Flickr user Pear Biter's long exposure skyline shot almost makes traffic look fun.

Yesterday the coming of 4705, the Year of the Pig, was celebrated in Chinatown. Flickr user Pear Biter provides fitting visual tribute to the occasion.