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Which computer is better for someone majoring in science vs. English? Should you go with a laptop or tablet? Where are the best software deals?

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Whitey Bulger?s lawyers expected to file appeal today

James ?Whitey? Bulger argues he did not get a fair trial when convicted last year of participating in 11 murders.

Enid Lugo, 52, on the bus this week to her fast-food job in Holyoke, says she gets no paid vacation time.

Nearly 1 in 4 US workers go without paid time off

The United States is the only advanced economy that doesn?t guarantee paid vacation, and one of only 13 countries not to.

Gordon Hamersley in the kitchen at Hamersley's Bistro in the South End.

Hamersley?s Bistro lovingly serves a farewell

Gordon and Fiona Hamersley said they will close the noted South End eatery after 27 years.

Opinion

NICHOLAS BURNS

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President Obama faces in the Middle East and Russia the most dangerous international challenges of his Presidency.

BetaBoston

Betaboston

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/14/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/masschallengewomen.jpg The up-and-coming women of MassChallenge

The startup world may have a majority of men calling the shots, but in Boston, at least, it?s far from a monopoly.