During the first month following our "real" or, "big" launch, one of our themes is the relationship between the "new" and the "old"; between traditions and history, on the one hand, and new and exciting ways of living and experiencing life in Boston, on the other. Our city lends itself to these types of musings. Throughout the year, except perhaps during the harshest winter months, many thousands of tourists descend on Boston to reflect on our country's proud history of defiance and freedom. This is the birthplace of our exceptional national spirit, after all.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's top Shiite cleric said on Friday the government must show it was seeking genuine change to combat corruption and improve services and not just introduce temporary measures to placate the embattled nation.
