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Sci-fi becomes the new reality - The Boston Globe

Sci-fi becomes the new reality - The Boston Globe

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Sci-fi becomes the new reality

One wallet becomes more difficult to open as its owner’s bank account runs low on money; another wallet swells and shrinks, depending on the available cash; a third buzzes when there’s any kind of movement in the account. (By D.C. Denison, Globe Staff)

Northern Essex Community College president to retire

When David Hartleb was selected president of Northern Essex Community College in 1995, he was not the unanimous choice of the trustees. (By Wendy Killeen, Globe Correspondent)

Changes to condom proposal promised

A week after Provincetown schools sparked a furor over a new condom policy, the superintendent has assured parents that school nurses would not dispense condoms to any student who asks, despite the open wording of the rule. (By Jack Nicas, Globe Correspondent)

Arlington police investigate threats over pledge vote

Arlington police are investigating threatening messages sent to School Committee members yesterday in response to a controversy surrounding reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school. (By Brock Parker, Globe Correspondent)

Rule tightened for exam schools

The Boston School Committee tightened the residency policy last night for students applying to the city’s three exam schools to prevent out-of-towners from gaining admission. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)

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