Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend

January 20, 2009 02:30:21 PM

As a novice photographer, Photoshop is a key tool in my arsenal. It’s very rare that I’ll get my camera settings just right or the image composed exactly as I envisioned, so it’s nice to know I’ve got some serious post-processing power to fall back on. But the problem is, I know how to use

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How reading affects the brain

January 20, 2009 12:16:27 PM

Does learning to read change the brain? Does the brain of a struggling reader work differently? Can reading interventions rewire the brain? Are music, language, and reading skills connected? Those are the questions to be considered on Thursday evening at a presentation titled “The Reading Brain” sponsored by the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council

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A couple of chances to talk with your legislators

January 20, 2009 10:23:54 AM

The economy and transportation are hot topics this year, and your elected officials want to hear from you. Here are two upcoming opportunities to voice your opinions: Panel Discussion with the Corridor Nine Legislators Thursday, January 22 7:15 – 9:30 am Doubletree Inn, Westborough The discussion will focus on the economy. Southborough representatives Jamie Eldridge,

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Got an issue with your property tax bill? Act now.

January 20, 2009 06:36:19 AM

The amount you pay in property taxes each year is based on two things: the tax rate set by the town and the assessed value of your property. While the tax rate is non-negotiable, you do have the right to ask for a review of your assessed value. But you’d better do it soon –

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