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The Top 10 Tourist Attractions to Visit in Boston Massachusetts
There is a wealth of attractions to visit that are of historical significance should you be planning a trip to Boston Massachusetts, commonly known as ‘Beantown’.
The Freedom Trail : One of the most popular walking tours in the United States, the Freedom Trail is about 3 miles in length. The trail is simple to follow due to painted red lines and pavement inserts. 90 minute guided tours are operated by Park Rangers. Points of interest include the USS Constitution, the site of the Boston Massacre and the home Paul Revere lived in.
The USS Constitution : The oldest existing commissioned warship, the Constitution never lost a battle she was involved in. Visitors can tour the upper deck where sailors are available to answer any questions you may have. Located at an adjacent pier, plan on visiting the USS Cassin Young, a destroyer that saw action in World War II.
Museum of Fine Arts : Located one mile west of Boston’s Copley Square in the Fenway area, the Museum of Fine Arts can be accessed easily by using public transportation. You will find assorted art galleries, restaurants, gift shops, concerts and special exhibits. One can’t take in everything in just one visit, so you should plan a return trip.
Paul Revere House : Paul Revere House is downtown Boston’s oldest house, having been built in 1680. Paul Revere was the owner of this house for thirty years, from 1770 to 1800. Inside this restored home visitors will find assorted memorabilia as well as furnishings from the 17th and 18th century.
Old State House : Currently used as a history museum, this is the Boston’s oldest public building, having been built in 1713. The Old State House looks over the site of the Boston Massacre, marked by a cobblestone circle. In 1776 the balcony served as the location for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston.
Franklin Park Zoo : Founded in 1911, the recently renovated Franklin Park Zoo is located on a 72 acre site. Featured exhibits include Giraffe Savannah, the Bongo Congo, Australian Outback, Western Lowland Gorillas and the Franklin Farm where visitors can get up close and actually pet the sheep and goats.
New England Aquarium : Encircled by a 40 foot high spiral ramp, the featured center piece of the aquarium is their Giant Ocean Tank, which holds 200,000 gallons of water. The tank houses several species which include sharks, stingrays, barracudas, huge turtles along with a replica of a Caribbean coral reef.
Bunker Hill Monument : A tall granite obelisk commemorates the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill. Visitors who are feeling spry can climb 294 stairs to the obelisk’s top and be rewarded by a beautiful view of Boston. During the summer visitors can take in a musket firing demonstration.
Faneuil Hall : Originally built back in 1742, Faneuil Hall was donated to the city by Peter Faneuil. British officers used Faneuil Hall as a theater during their occupation of the city. A military museum along with paintings of notable battles are found in the Hall. Park Service Rangers give historical talks.
Museum of Afro-American History : Called the oldest standing African-American church building in the United States, the museum features the African Meeting House, dedicated in the 1806. Changing exhibits are displayed in the gallery and guided tours are available to visitors.
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Question by Standing$ trong: How to get to Wrenthem Outlet by public transportation from Boston?
Okay, so by car from the Boston Area to Wrenthem Premium Outlets is a good hour and a half away. I am wondering how you would get to Wrenthem Outlet through either subway, bus, commuter rail, or anything that is by MBTA. I don’t have a car and i want to go without my mom having to drive me.
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Simply put? You don’t via “T”…Your closest “T” commuter rail stops would be either Norfolk or Mansfield, both a healthy cab ride from the Outlets. Other “T” modes don’t even get that close. There IS a (rather expensive) bus option. Gray Line (aka. Brush Hill) Tours runs a “tour” for US$ 40 from Boston. See http://www.brushhilltours.com/tours/wrentham.html for more information.
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The Statment – Politicians Creed – Do As I Say Not As I Do Stands True
Politicians’ Creed – Do As I Say, Not As I do
One always get a little suspicious when a politician tells one you should do something (pay more taxes, use less gas, etc.) for yourself, your country, or the nebulous “common good.” One reason for that suspicion is that many, many times the actions of those same politicians are inconsistent with their own actions.
This point was driven home recently in a news report from the Mexican newspaper, La Razon. The newspaper alleged that Hugo Chavez, the very, very socialistic semi-dictator of Venezuela had placed 7 million of his family’s wealth in five bank accounts in the United States. His office, of course, denied the reports, claiming that Mr. Chavez is not a rich man with only one house to his name and no car after he gave his car to his son. I do not know if the news report is true or not but I doubt that Mr. Chavez is quite as poor as he claims. How ironic it would be that as his country’s economy suffers and his people suffer, this socialistic ruler was reaping the rewards, allegedly.
That brought to mind the various examples of hypocrisy that our own politicians have tried to hoist upon us without hoisting their opinions and dictates upon themselves:
- Late last summer, Bill and Hillary Clinton threw a huge wedding party and reception for their only child, Chelsea Clinton. Most news reports estimated that the gala cost between and million. I would never tell anybody how to spend their money, especially as it relates to their kids. however, I do find million dollar weddings way over the top, especially when shortly before the extravaganza Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton opined in the press that some Americans make too much money. speaking of saving money, get a quote for Dallas life insurance here and save.
If this is indeed the case, one could opine that anyone that can spend upwards of million for a wedding makes too much money. The Clintons have made well over 0 million since he left office but still have the audacity to say some Americans make too much money. Obviously at million for a wedding and over 0 million for their earnings, she hypocritically does not include herself in that category.
- On one to of the television networks today there was a story on the office shuffle that is going on in Washington as new people come to serve in Congress and others leave. One aspect of the story was that Senator Minority leader Mitch O’Connell was going to move into the office space that had been used by the late Ted Kennedy. No big story here except for the fact that the office space for this one Senator was a whopping 3200 square feet in size. Most Americans have never lived in a home, never mind had an office, that was 3200 square feet. Most have never worked for an executive that had an office that was 3200 square feet.
As politicians talk about downsizing government and the need for the country to tighten its belt in these tough economic times, how about showing that same attitude and downsizing their own budgets and extravagances? No one in government needs an office that big. Break it up into smaller offices, bring in some cubicles like the rest of America and pocket the savings. Don’t tell me to downsize when you have 3200 square feet to bounce around, whether the occupant is a Democrat or a Republican.
- A favorite piece of hypocrisy from the past year comes from the good Senator from Massachusetts, Senator John Kerry. Recall that Mr. Kerry has married into the Heinz family fortune, which puts his family wealth well north of 0 million. Also, Mr. Kerry lives in Massachusetts, summers in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts and has represented the state of Massachusetts in the Senate for years. Seems like he is Massachusetts citizen through and through.
However, according to a July 23, 2010 Boston Herald news article by Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, that may not be the case. Apparently, the Senator recently purchased a luxury 76 foot, New Zealand built boat with “glossy varnished teak interior, two VIP main cabins and a pilothouse fitted with a wet bar and cold wine storage.” Obviously, this is not a row boat. However, rather than berth in the boat in Massachusetts where he lives, where he summers, and who he represents in Congress, Senator Kerry decided to berth the luxury sloop in Newport, Rhode Island. This action allowed him to avoid paying almost 0,000 in Massachusetts sales tax and an annual Massachusetts excise of about ,000. Rhode Island does not levy those types of taxes on boats.
So here we are, just a month or so removed from the Democrats howling that those making 0,000 or more in America do not pay enough taxes and he obviously is dodging paying legitimate, existing taxes to his financially strapped home state with this little out-of-state berthing maneuver. How hypocritical can you get? He is trying to avoid in state taxes what only a small handful of Americans make in a single year. And it is not like he needs the money, given the Heinz fortune he has access to. Do as I say, pay more taxes, while I look to avoid the same fate.
- Back to the Clintons, we mentioned above that they have made over 0 million over the past decade or so. Regardless of how much money they make, they continue to get full Secret Service protection at the taxpayers’ expense. However, for many of those retired taxpayers collecting Social Security, earn a penny more than what the political class dictates in a year as a threshold of earnings and start paying back a dollar to the government for every two dollars over that maximum earning level. Thus, the common American can be penalized for earning too much money but our rich politicians are never required to step up and pay for their protection regardless of how rich the became as a result of their time in office.
- Staying with the Clintons, recent news reports and Congressional testimony by and about Hillary show a brazen disregard for taxpayer dollars and the taxpayers that pay them by the State Department. In Congressional testimony in February, 2010, it was revealed that the United States government was about to embark on building a billion embassy in London. billion for a single building. That was not to be confused with the 0 million embassy that the United States government was building in Afghanistan’s capital.
Is the State Department and Congressional committees that allow this type of reckless spending to exist not aware of the hard times Americans are suffering and the skyrocketing national debt the political class is running up? billion for one building is ridiculous as is 3200 square feet of space for a single politician. I guess these people are just special
- How could we forget the early days of the Obama administration where it seemed that every day we found that nominees for high ranking administration positions never got around to paying their fair share of taxes? Ordinary Americans go to jail for not paying their taxes but somehow these political appointees got away without jail time. Tom Daschle, a long term ex-U.S. Senator never got appointed because of the large amount of taxes he owed but one nominee, Tim Geithner, actually became Secretary of Treasury.
- One last action, although minor, reflects on how out of touch the politicians in this country are with the needs and issues of the ordinary citizens. Given the turbulent November midterm election results and the low approval ratings of politicians in general, you would have thought they would have gotten he message: start working on the major issues and stop working on wasteful government spending and actions that benefit no one except the political class. Democrats in Washington took a “shellacking” (Obama’s words).
But one New Mexico politician did not think he needed to heed these results. Governor Bill Richardson has spent his time and government resources of his state to work towards a government pardon of Billy The Kid over the past few months. Billy The Kid was an outlaw, there is no doubt about that, and he died almost 130 years ago, no doubt about that. But with public schools failing, unemployment stubbornly high, state governments running out of money, etc., Governor Richardson would rather work on pardoning a long dead outlaw. Get the message governor, you are not exempt from a low approval rating, work on the real issues.
One could go on and on, the hypocrisy of the political class knows no end. Unfortunately, their elitist attitudes and out-of-touch insular lives makes it very difficult for them to understand how real Americans are suffering and that maybe they should not tell us what to do while they lounge around in billion dollar embassies and 3200 square foot offices.
Several steps from might help to set them straight:
Step 1 – reduce the budget and size of the Federal government by 10% a year for five years. Maybe if the political class had less of our money to work with, embassies would be smaller, offices would be smaller, and the political class would have to learn, for the first time, to live on a budget like the rest of us do.
Step 2 – hold Congressional committee members accountable for government screw ups, removing those committee members from their posts for those screw ups. This would force them to finally do some work and truly understand the consequences of their actions: penalties or dismissal for non-performance, just like the rest of working America.
Step 3 – base Congressional pay raises on performance, as measured by the voters, so that the voters could punish hypocritical and excessive, elitist behavior by the political class in addition to rewarding straight forward ands effective governance by the political class.
Step 4- impose term limits on all politicians so that they reason for gaining a political seat is not to see how big your office could eventually become by staying in office an unlimited amount of time but to see how much you can contribute to the good of the country, while in office a limited amount of time.
Step 5 – require ex-Presidents to start paying back one dollar of every two dollars earned, above a minimum threshold, for their Secret Service protection, just like the rest of us have to do with our Social Security payments.
Hopefully, with these steps and a better class of politicians we can return to the original tenets of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, where every American is treated the same way and given the same opportunities, whether or not they are an elected politician of not.
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Walter “Bruno” Korschek is the author of the book, “Love My Country, Loathe My Government. – Fifty First Steps To Restoring Our Freedom and Destroying The American Political Class,” which is available at www.loathemygovernment.com and online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Our daily dialog on freedom in American can be joined at www.loathemygovernment.blogspot.,com.
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Taking A Guided Tour In Boston Top 5 Sites To See
Boston is the largest city in New England, and an internationally renowned hub of education, performing arts and finance. Its historic sites, research institutions and sports stadiums give the city a unique flavor and attract over 16 million visitors every year. It is common for tourists and visiting executives to use limousine rentals for transport around the city, as they offer great comfort, convenience and luxury, and enable visitors to customize their trips and get the most out of their Boston experience.
If you are visiting the city for the first time or for a short period of time, you may be overwhelmed by the choices on offer. It is crucial to plan your Boston day trip in advance in order to maximize your time and capitalize on the luxury and convenience of your limo tour. The following are five must-see Boston attractions that deserve a place on your itinerary and are sure to make for an unforgettable limo tour:
Museum of Fine Art
Boston is home to many world-class museums, including the Harvard Fogg Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Science Park and the Boston Beer Museum. However, the Museum of Fine Art is the cream of the crop — and with good reason. It is the largest museum in Boston and one of the largest in the US. Its comprehensive collection of over 450,000 works — ranging from Egyptian sculptures dating as far back as 1500 BC to modern video installations — attracts over one million visitors every year. The museum boasts over 200 galleries and the largest collection of Japanese art in the world. After walking around its galleries and gardens, you will be glad to return to the comfort of your limousine!
New England Aquarium
Next, cruise on over to the nearby New England Aquarium, a pioneering and renowned public aquarium that attracts over 1.5 million visitors a year. The appeal of the aquarium can be attributed to its amazing collection of sea life: over 20,000 aquatic animals and over 500 species can be found here, including many tropical fish, sharks and eels housed in a man made Caribbean coral reef. Even if you don’t consider yourself particularly interested in marine life, use your limousine tour to stop by for a short while and visit the aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank — the penguin exhibit alone will be worth the trip!
Newbury Street
Now that you have experienced both culture and nature, head on over to Newbury Street for some shopping at famous outlets and small designer boutiques. From your limousine you will be able to admire the architectural richness and urban vibrancy of the street, and emerging from your luxury vehicle at the door of an upscale store is sure to become a memorable part of your day. Newbury Street is famously known as one of the most expensive streets in the world, but even if you are not looking to shop excessively, you will find a great deal to admire and enjoy here.
Fenway Park
No visit to Boston is complete without a visit to the headquarters of the Red Sox Nation. The Boston Red Sox have an almost mythical place in Boston history and culture, and if you want to see what the fuss is about, catch a game at Fenway Park — but be prepared to be swept up in the fervor! The city’s enduring love of their native baseball club has created many legends and unusual features in Fenway Park. The most famous of these is the “Green Monster” — an eleven meter wall in left field which was constructed as early as 1912 and has seen many renovations and additions since. Other features such as “the Triangle,” “the Lone Red Seat” and “Pesky’s Pole” all boast a rich and well-loved history that is sure to make any sport fan and Boston enthusiast’s day. Also check out these super cheap life insurance rates.
North End
Finish your limo tour with a visit to Boston’s North End, one of the oldest and most diverse areas in the country. Its rich history is reflected in the many historical landmarks and over 100 restaurants and eating establishments which populate this small area. A limo tour of its architecture and historic landmarks and dinner at one of its many fine restaurants are sure to be the perfect end to a great Boston day tour.
A limousine tour of Boston will allow you to sit back and luxuriate in the sights and sounds of the city. You will be able to visit many different places without dealing with the hassle of traffic or public transport, while enjoying the service of a knowledgeable chauffeur. Moreover, the on-board conveniences of limousines can be as varied and stunning as your imagination and budget allow. For the best experience, plan your trip in advance and ask your limo company for any available packages and discounts.
Question by revierypone: quickest way from New paltz to boston using public transportation?
My friend needs to get from New Paltz to Boston, and needs to use public transportation like a bus or a train to get there. The problem is that she’s low on cash. Anybody have any suggestions on the cheapest way to get there?
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Cheapest is probably MTA to NYC, then one of the bus services. BoltBus, Gotobus, Megabus, Lucky Star, there are others.
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Forclosing in Boston Get The Best Deals
If you have been using listings for Boston foreclosure homes for sale, such as Foreclosuredeals.com, then you know that there are a lot of pieces of information that you can get from them. One of these is the price of the foreclosed property.
In general, the price of the Boston foreclosure homes for sale should be lower than their original market price. This is because lenders or owners are willing to bring down the costs to make sure that they sell fast. They are also after recovering the default loan. If they get profits at the end, then it is already an added bonus.
However, there are times when the prices of their foreclosed properties seem to be hefty. One of the reasons is the liens attached to the property. This means that there are property taxes that have not been paid yet by the home owner. They have to be added to the price during foreclosure, which means you are going to pay more.
To know if the cost is fair, you can check out the liens as well as the assessed or market value of the property. You also have to compare the price of Boston foreclosure homes for sale of your interest with those found in the same area.
It is also important that you need to know the laws that are governing foreclosed properties in Boston. In Illinois, where you can find the city, you need to go through court proceedings. The lender has to sue the home owner and obtain a court order. The order will then be used to grant the lender an authority to foreclose and sell the property. This will then further increase the price, as the lender must also recoup the expenses he paid during litigation.
There is also what you call closing costs. They have to be paid once the deal has already been reached: your offer has been accepted, and you are going to purchase the house. There are a lot of things that are included in the closing costs, but they usually increase the value of the foreclosed property.
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Question by danielitosagacity: Can I make a payment for a property tax online with the city of Randolph,MA?
for example the city of Boston has their own website where one can make payments online for property taxes? ex: http://cityofboston.gov/realestate/
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The Randolph City Clerks website says that you can, I didn’t investigate how or which system they used, the link to their online payment system in near the bottom of the page located here:
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How to make a good deal When You Buy Boston Foreclosure Homes
Investors are making a beeline for property in Boston, in the state of Massachusetts but for those on a modest budget it may be a difficult proposition. But no needs to fear Boston Foreclosure Homes are available at steep bargains.
So if you are on the lookout for a property in Boston with a limited budget you could do well by investing in Boston Foreclosure homes
Why to seek property in Boston:
• Buyer assistance: The State Housing Department of Massachusetts offers many financial incentives to first time buyers of property including low interest loans, down payment assistance facilities and tax credit abatements.
• Premium educational facilities: Boston is called as the Athens of America. It is home to as well as neighboring many esteemed institutions of learning like Harvard University, Boston University, Tufts University, New England Conservatory of Music and several others.
• Center of Medicine: The Longwood Medical and Academic Area is a region of Boston with a high presence of medical and research facilities like Tufts Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute etc.
• Economy and employment opportunities: Covering 3 billion, the Greater Boston Metropolitan area has the sixth largest economy in the country. Boston is the fourth largest cyber city with 191,700 high tech jobs. Boston is also a hub for bio- technology. Its colleges and universities dominate the economy with students contributing annually an estimated .8 billion. .Boston is also a top financial center and home to many banks. Another money spinner is the tourism industry.
• Culture and History: Boston has an active arts and theater scene. Also it is the home of punk genre of music as well as a centre of classical music. It has many historic monuments.
• Sports: Boston has teams in the four major professional sports leagues of North America. Its many colleges are active in College athletics. It is home to the Boston Marathon.
How do you land a good deal while purchasing Boston Foreclosure Homes?
• Get to know about local foreclosure laws. Get in touch with a Realtor or lawyer to learn about local laws as laws vary with each state.
• Learn about foreclosure listings: Check public records or subscribe to an online realtor’s foreclosure listings to be in touch with updated listings.
• Zero onto the most attractive deal by comparing various selected Boston Foreclosure Homes.
• Conducted a personal home inspection to check for repairs and ascertain any taxes or liens outstanding.
• Check the neighborhood for livability as well as to get a fair idea of prices in the locality.
• Bargain for a great deal: Negotiate a low down payment and an attractive closing cost.
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Question by No_name: Why is real estate in Atlanta so affordable?
I live near New York City and everything here in New Jersey and New York is ridiculously expensive. A tiny house on the side of a busy road in a not so nice area costs half a million or more, with very high Property Taxes.
In Cities like Boston, Seattle, and San Fransisco, real estate is untouchable to the common middle class American.
Why is Atlanta, a huge busy, beautiful city with a great job market, have such affordable housing? People tell me that its becasue salaries are lower, but that’s not true. I did research and I can make just as much in Atlanta as any other large city…Something that would cost $ 750,000 here in NJ would cost $ 250,000 in Atlanta.
Can anyone tell me why Atlanta is so affordable compared to a lot of other expensive cities? Thanks!
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I don’t know, but I have heard the same thing about Atlanta. So, it must be true.
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The Boston Tea Party Just may Be Triggered Again
The phrase ‘Tea Party” has gotten a lot of press over the last few years. So much so in fact that it makes my online advertising for the Tea Store a little challenging; the word tea is used in so many other contexts now, that in and of itself it is not as relevant to a Tea store as a political party. That notwithstanding, this week I thought I would take a few minutes to give you a brief version of the original Tea Party, and how it came to help create this country.
In 1763, the British had just achieved victory in the French and Indian War, a war incidentally fought in the New World. That victory however had come with a price and King George III and the British Government needed a way to recoup some of the costs of that victory. Additionally, they also were looking for ways to ‘rein in’ the local colonial governments who had become more and more independent as the war went on.
To accomplish these dual goals, Britain enacted a series of actions. The Stamp Act, in 1765 created a tax on all printed materials in the colonies by requiring the use of stamped paper produced in London. Not a big hit with the colonists and it was repealed in 1766.
The Declaratory Act followed in 1767 with Parliament basically asserting that it could pass any law it saw fit with regards to the Colonies. This also did not sit well with the colonists such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry.
Also in 1767, the Townshend Acts were passed, allowing the taxation of the colonies by Britain, among other laws. Resistance to this Act prompted the British Army to station troops in Boston in 1768 to enforce the Act. Ultimately this led to the Boston Massacre, where 5 colonists were killed in riots with soldiers who discharged their weapons. During their trial, the soldiers were represented by patriot and future president John Adams, who represented them to insure a fair trial. Ironically most of the Townshend Act was repealed shortly after the Boston Massacre.
One thing that remained in force from the Townshend Act was the duty on Tea. This was kept so that Britain could assert its ‘right to tax the Americans.” In 1773, this was reinforced by the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company the right to sell Tea directly to the colonies at a reduced rate, ostensibly to reduce smuggling, but to also assert the right to taxation. Ironically the passage of the Tea Act would have lowered the tax on Tea, making it cheaper, but the underlying issue, taxation without representation, still rankled the colonists.
In late November, 1773, the Dartmouth, arrived in Boston Harbor with its load of Tea. A meeting was called and thousands of people showed up and passed a resolution urging the Captain to leave port without collecting the duty. They also assigned twenty five men to watch the ship and prevent the cargo from being unloaded. Thomas Hutchinson, the British Royal Governor of Massachusetts, and a British loyalist, refused to allow the ship to leave with payment of the duty.
On December 16, two more ships, the Eleanor and the Beaver anchored in Boston Harbor with their loads of Tea. This day was also the deadline for the Dartmouthto unload its cargo and pay the duty or get its cargo confiscated by British Customs. It is interesting to note here that the three ships involved were in fact American ships; only the Tea was British.
A crowd of thousands again gathered at the Old South Meeting House in Boston to protest the duty and determine a course of action. Upon getting word that Governor Hutchinson had again refused to let the ships leave, Sam Adams announced “This meeting can do nothing further to save the country.” At this point, people poured out of the meeting and headed to Boston Harbor. That evening a group of 60 or so men, some vaguely disguised as Indians boarded the ships and over the next 3 hours dumped all 342 chests of Tea into Boston Harbor. History indicates that is was not a raucous group of hoodlums who destroyed the Tea, but patriotic men who had been pushed to the limits of their patience; The crowd was not an unruly mob intent solely on destruction, but a group of reserved and restrained citizens of America witness to a sober and solemn event. “All things,” wrote John Adams to James Warren, “were conducted with great order, decency, and perfect submission to government.”
The aftermath of course was increased attempts at control by the British; more acts of independence from the colonists and ultimately the Revolutionary War. The name “Boston Tea Party” did not appear in print until 1834 according to historians, being referred to as ‘the destruction of the tea’ in most cases. Since that time, the Boston Tea Party has become a symbol of a citizen’s right to stand up to the government; a call for the voice of the people to be heard and heeded, or the citizens will create a government that will.
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Question by Andrea: When are we going to have the next Boston tea party?
The Boston tea party started over 1/2% tax increase on tea. We are mortgaging our children’s future and no one is doing anything about it. What happened to the whole taxation without representation thing. Who else feels they aren’t being represented. Is Obama giving ‘red’ states less than they’re fair share of the stimulus package.
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If Texas leaves the union then see where the rest of the country will be without us.
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Looking For Commercial Property In Boston MA
Despite the economic problems that have shifted the economic balance in the United States in recent years, the city of Boston has a thriving commercial development sector. Both downtown and the metropolitan areas have seen a great deal of gentrification in recent years, giving rise to entrepreneurs looking to house, grow, and develop business, take chances and create opportunities when unemployment rises. The city abounds with commercial property deals, many of which are relatively low priced, given the high cost of living in the New England area. A recent survey of Boston office vacancies yielded results of a square foot for many larger size options, and to a square foot for smaller options and even executive suites. No matter what your situation is (new company, established mid size like a law firm, cpa, or broker) you should do your homework and work with a tenant rep before you sign a lease agreement on any Boston commercial property. We have spaces in most of the local areas like: Abington, Attl
eboro, Brockton, Braintree, Beaconhill, Cambridge, Burlington, charleston, coolidge corner, Cotuit, Danvers, Davis, downtown, Framingham, Harvard, Haverhill, hopedale, hyde park, lowell, lynn, lynnfield, melrose, medfield, milton, nantucket, Natick, Newburyport, northwest, norwood, pembroke, plymouth, reading, revere, roxbury, rockland, malden, Salisbury, saugus, sharon, shore, sodbury, Somerville, watertown,walpole, Waltham, wayland, westwood, weymouth, winchester, worchesterFYI the Boston tax rate is .68 per ,000 valuation for commercial activity. WE also work with office space rentals in Baltimore, New York, Providence, Hartford and New Haven.
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Are you a new company in the Boston area, and if you are you need to plan ahead and decide what type of lease you will sign and what terms you are open to. For new companies a good idea is to sign a shorter lease – like say 6-18 months (maybe even monthly), this will give you flexibility. If you find a great deal on a commercial property in Boston, or office park that offers free move in, free months rent, then you should consider that. If you have an established business that has a bright future you should try to secure a great long term deal, because the longer lease you get, typically the better deal you will get.
The largest city in the state of Massachusetts and the capital is Boston. The city is one of the oldest in the United States and is sometimes referred to as the capital of New England, as it has a deep cultural and economical impact on the area. The city has estimated population of around 620,535 and a greater metropolitan area of around 4.5 million residents. It has the tenth largest metropolitan area in the United States and a high density considering the geography. The city has been a major community since the Puritans first colonized it in 1630 and has been one of the centers of American Revolutionary History with events like the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and many other significant moments in the nation, occurring within city limits. It draws millions of tourists a year due in large part to the rich history.
Economy / Culture:
The economy of Boston relies on several factors, and many diverse industries. Despite the various vocations that people can explore, the area relies heavily on the colleges and universities for economic growth, with education yielding 4.8 billion dollars annually for the city. The city has a large amount of big name companies, and large corporations that employ thousands of residents. Some of the larger companies in the area include, Sovereign Bank, Houghton Mifflin, Gillette, Liberty Mutual, Boston Consulting Group and many others. It also has a great financial center and is ranked among the best cities to pursue a career in finance. The Boston area has recently had an unemployment rate at around 9.5% and is higher than the national average. All of this job data has a huge affect on the Boston commercial property market, but the future looks bright as the economy slowly recovers. The city has a continental climate with many influences stemming from maritime. The spring and summer months can be generally mild
and cool, while the winters can be extreme in cold, with snow and rain throughout the season. Located in the northeastern part of the United States, the city has its share of mild and extreme weather for residents to deal with.
Boston Housing Stats:
The real estate market in the greater Boston area has seen better days, but that doesn’t necessarily pose a bad thing for those looking to purchase a home. While home sales and values fluctuate wildly in modern times, the median house cost is roughly 1800.
The mayor of Boston is Thomas M. Menino and has been working on improving city services, education, neighborhood revitalization and much more in the greater area. The political picture of Boston has been in the mainstream since the founding of the Nation and waves towards liberal leanings, but has a strong conservative movement as well.
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Boston Tax Firm Caturano and Company Publishes Tax Implications Of The Proposed 2010 Federal Budget For Individuals And Businesses
Boston Tax Firm Caturano and Company publishes the implcations of the proposed 2010 Federal Budget for businesses and individuals.
President Obama recently proposed a .5 trillion federal budget for fi scal year (FY) 2010, which
includes some signifi cant tax cuts and increases, although most of them won’t offi cially begin until 2011. Many of the tax proposals build on the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (2009 Recovery Act). Others stem from the president’s campaign for the White House.
While FY 2010 offi cially runs from October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, a president’s
budget traditionally not only covers the immediate year but makes long-term proposals. President Obama’s fi rst budget is no different in terms of that timeline, but is historic in the number of changes and the extent to which his recommendations may change our tax laws.
Keep in mind that all of President Obama’s FY 2010 budget recommendations are just that
- proposals. Congress must enact them into law. The budget process is a very long one and the
president’s proposals will be fi ne-tuned by Congress. The president’s budget does, however,
provide a blueprint of where the White House and Congress may be headed with tax policy.
Individuals
Congress enacted the Making Work Pay credit as part of the 2009 Recovery Act. The credit,
which can reach as high as 0 for individuals and 0 for married couples fi ling jointly, is
temporary. It will expire after 2010. President Obama has proposed to make the credit permanent. The Making Work Pay credit would permanently offset payroll taxes on the fi rst ,450 of wages, with an adjusted gross income phase-out starting at ,000 for individuals and 0,000 for married couples fi ling jointly. They phase out completely above the ,000 and 0,000 levels, respectively.
Higher income individuals would see their marginal income tax rates increase under President
Obama’s plan. The president generally defi nes “higher-income” as individuals with incomes above 0,000 and families with incomes above 0,000. The hikes on higher income individuals do not result from new taxes but rather from the revival of old taxes.
In 2001, Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA).
That law reduced the individual marginal income tax rates, created the 10 percent rate and provided marriage penalty relief. For 2009, the marginal income tax rates are 10, 15, 25, 28, 33, and 35 percent. However, EGTRRA is temporary and the lower rates are set to expire after 2010.
About Caturano and Company:
Caturano and Company is New England’s largest regional full service CPA, business advisory and consulting firm, serving emerging and mid-market companies for 30 years. Clients with complex requirements in a wide array of industries turn to us for our expertise, innovative thinking and client-first service approach. We offer a comprehensive array of services–including Boston Technology Consulting and personal Boston Wealth Management–that are tailored to unique industry requirements. In addition, our public company audit practice serves more than 30 companies with an aggregate market capitalization of over .6B.
Question by Philip H: Was the Boston Tea Party about a 3 pence increase in the tax on tea or about the lack of representation?
in London?
How do you feel about your Representation in Washington DC?
My personal opinion: Most “Representatives” are bought and paid for by special interests and our “Elected Representatives” represent THEM.
The citizens have very little real representation and are often insulted if they disaagree with the establishment.
We need a new Congress.
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“no taxation without representation”
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A How To In Finding Cheap Apartments in Boston?
There’s no point in cushioning the blow. There are no cheap apartments in Boston! Not if you’re looking for apartments that cost under 00 dollars at the very least. It’s because the city is a metropolitan area with half of its potential real estate submerged underwater so naturally everything about the place is expensive. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t find a place an affordable place to stay. As a matter of fact, there are several options you can choose from.
Try finding a place in neighborhoods geared to students. Chances are you’ll save more money on your rent because rents here are known to be cheap. Since these are cheap apartments in Boston, expect that these apartments are not fully furnished. Landlords don’t bother on placing too much furniture or decorating on the place. So, basically you’re only paying for the space which by itself is still isn’t very large. Also, these neighborhoods are usually a walking-distance from transportation vehicles which makes it altogether ideal if you don’t own a car.
Another thing you can do is to save on rent is to share the apartment and split the rent. This is a great idea if you don’t mind sharing apartments with other people. If you have friends or relatives who are also planning on staying in Boston, you can agree to rent a place in within the city and share the rent. This will also allow you to make new friends if your roommates are a stranger to you; who isn’t really isn’t advisable. Admittedly, having roommates may not be so much fun since you may have to compromise a lot but it does help you with the rent.
If the first two things don’t work for you, you can always look for apartments near the city. For instance, you can choose to stay in Parkway Heights apartments which are one of the many apartments in Everett just a few miles from Boston. It’s a wonderful compromise especially if you want a place of your own where you don’t have to mind other people or sacrifice your comfort because of the very few amenities available. Best of all, the place has cheap taxes compared to Boston so you can save both on rent and taxes.
In a nutshell, if you want to find cheap apartments in Boston, you’ll need to make some sacrifices. You can choose to stay in a place that doesn’t have many amenities but does offer you cheap rent, in a place where you get to share rent with other people among other things, or in a place that’s quite far but does offer you the privacy and amenities you’re looking for. These are the alternatives from which you can choose if you want to a cheap apartment.
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