WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 - Carl Stevens Journal

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06:18pm EST, 02/09/10

Big Money at the Essex Retirement Board
How can a county retirement board director get a huge pay raise in the middle of the worst economic times this state has seen since the depression?

A Robotic Groundhog
PETA would like a robotic Punxsutawney Phil....hmmm. That's a poem.

The Murder of Daniel Yakovleff
The murder trial of Steven Odegard is underway in Boston. He's accused of killing 20 year old Daniel Yakovleff, a man he met at a gay bar.

Gates/Crowley: Six Months Later
A Cambridge police review board holds a public hearing in the wake of the Gates/Crowley incident last summer.

Another Hockey Player Injured at Norwood High
For the second game in just a few days, a Norwood High School hockey player has suffered a serious injury. I was impressed by how the principal of the school responded this morning.

Praying for a Hockey Player
There was an amazing show of concern in Norwood as hundreds of people crammed into an early-morning mass to pray for a young hockey player.

Mr. Brown goes to Washington
Senator-elect Scott Brown visits some new friends on Capitol Hill.

Scott Brown's Sister
Scott Brown's sister believes her brother will one day become President.

Scott Brown Wins! (a poem)
Nobody thought it was possible a month ago...but Scott Brown has won the U.S. Senate seat held for so long by Ted Kennedy.

Did Mother Kill Daughter?
Opening statements in the murder trial of a Hull mother, charged with killing her four year old daughter by giving her too many prescription pills.

Foreclosed...and dead
A 69 year old man in Spencer shot and killed himself after shooting his cancer-stricken wife. A friend says the stress of losing his home put the man over the edge.

Mark McGwire Singing Poem
Mark McGwire took some pills...ee eye ee eye oh.

Patriots Lose! (A Poem)
The Pats got killed, so I wrote a poem.

"Go Pats!" A Poem
A poem, as the Patriots begin the playoffs.

"Overdose or Pneumonia?" The death of Rebecca Riley
Jury selection begins next week in the case of a Hull couple. Prosecutors have said their four year old girl died of an overdose.

"Ticket A Kid"
A local man has come up with a creation that could get your kids to behave: ticket them!

Tom Menino's Inaugural Address
Boston Mayor Tom Menino is sworn in for an unprecedented fifth term.

Resolutions from Homeless Vets
Some homeless veterans staying in Boston make some new year's resolutions.

Christmas Family at St. Francis
An extended family gathers at St. Francis House to volunteer on Christmas.

A Starbucks Jewish Christmas
I went to a Starbucks in Brookline this morning to ask people what they think of Christmas.

Christmas Poem, 2009
A poem for Christmas.

Frustration at Logan Airport
The snowstorm caused a lot of cancellations at Logan Airport, and the frustration continues for passengers still trying to fly out of Boston, only to discover that most flights are filled up.

Bruins Skate at Fenway
Some of the greatest Bruins ever skate at Fenway Park, where a rink is up for the NHL's Winter Classic.

Salvation Army Singer
A 65 year old woman stands next to a Salvation Army kettle in Swampscott and sings.

A Long Overdue Library Book
A 75 year old man from Mansfield returns a library book that was nearly 100 years overdue.

Bible Reading at Newton South High
A sophomore at Newton South High School objects to a requirment to read from the Bible in English class.

Cafe Christmas Card from Philly
An interesting reminder of what this holiday season is all about...from Philadelphia.

Tom Menino Slowly Recovering
WBZ's Carl Stevens reports on the slow, and difficult, recovery for Boston Mayor Tom Menino, who severed a tendon in his leg.

Tom Menino: The Challenging Road Back
After severing a tendon in his leg, five days after being re-elected, Mayor Menino is on the long and difficult road back.

As a general assignment reporter, I never know what's going to land on my plate. The journalistic landscape changes from hour to hour, minute to minute. But every so often a story will stick in my head, and turn into a poem, or an essay. That's what you'll see here: poems, essays, or whatever form I think is right as I attempt, on a sporadic basis, to transcribe various slices of reality. -Carl Stevens

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Red Sox Celebrate After A.L.D.S. Sweep

Last Game for the North Shore Spirit

JayTalkin'

Bradley Jay is out and about talking with you.

What Do Muslims Really Think Of An Obama America?
Bradley Jay travels to the cobblestone streets of Istanbul to ask residents of the largely Muslim city what they really think of Bush, Obama, and America.

Should The Penalty For Murder Be Greater If The Victim Is A Police Officer?
In New Hampshire, Michael Addison is to be executed for murder. The fact that his victim was a police officer makes Addison eligible for the death penalty and he was so sentenced. Do you believe that the murder of a police officer should carry a more seve

Caroline Kennedy For Senate? No Experience? Who Cares? Find Out!!!
Guess what percentage of people walking Boston streets believe that simply being a Kennedy qualifies Caroline for a Senate seat.

Obama's Cabinet: Well Stocked Or Just Leftovers.
Many believe you can judge a President's administration by the quality of his/her appointees. With this in mind, do Obama's appointments bode well for his tenure in office .

The Candy Cane: Religious Symbol Or Just Candy?
Across the US the candy cane is being banned as a symbol of Christmas and potentially offensive to non-Christians. Is the candy cane a religious symbol, or is it just candy? Wait till you hear what folks on the street have to say about this one!!!!

Should The Pike Be Privatized?
Some say the operation of the turnpike should be privatized. Others say the problem is Big Dig debt and not management. What do your neighbors think? Find out here!!!

The Big Three Auto Makers: "Keep Bailing" or "The Buck Stops Here"?
Should we keep the flailing auto makers afloat or is this where we draw the line? Bradley Jay takes to the street to gauge current public sentiment on the matter.

Same Sex Adoption: Is It Really A Good Idea?
Do you feel same sex adoption can provide a healthy environment in which to raise a child?

Supermarket Healthcare?
There are rumblings of a move to provide healthcare in supermarkets. Is this an answer to emergency room over-crowding or is this just unacceptable?

Junk Mail: Obscene Waste Or Protected Speech?
The production and distribution of junk mail uses vast resources including precious energy. Should unsolicited junk mail be banned or is it a form of protected free speech? Bradley Jay hits the mean streets so you don't have to.

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