March 2010

Michael W. Byrnes, Jr.

As the social media “revolution” continues to change the world, an increasing number of communications are exchanged online. The benefit is that we all have access to endless amounts of information. The drawback is that it can be quite overwhelming.

In an era of information overload, here is some advice to help you become more successful with your electronic communications during these tough times.

Tips on writing successful networking and business emails:

Adam Sennott

For more than 20 years, one local organization has been ensuring that Boston’s homeless and nonprofits receive fair and adequate representation in the court of law.

Lawyers Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides legal services to homeless men and women living in shelters, as well as to nonprofit organizations throughout the Boston area. Lawyers offering their services through the Clearinghouse work as volunteers and are matched with clients based on their area of expertise.

Marisela Fermin

In January 2010, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced his vision for smoke-free public housing by 2014. The proposed ban would prohibit public housing residents from smoking within their apartment units and in shared common spaces. Individuals who want to smoke would have to do so outside their buildings.