--Hug a social worker today. If you've ever wondered why the Department of Social Services couldn't stop an act of violence from happening, read this eye-opening article on just how hard it is to be a social worker. According to the piece, "between one-third and three-quarters of all social workers nationwide have been threatened, physically assaulted, or had their property damaged." [Boston Globe] --A Bridgewater State College student and his girlfriend, a student at......

derequito grabbed some great shots of the Chinese New Year festivities in Chinatown this past Sunday. This photo perfectly captures the noise, smoke, and general activity of the day. Happy Year of the Rat!......