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New Hong Kong Eatery 'Rubato' Putting Modern Spin On Popular Massachusetts Bakery
A family restaurant with strong a reputation on the South Shore will continue their legacy under a new name. Rubato, a new Hong Kong-inspired eatery, will be replacing Contempo Bakery & Café in Quincy, which was owned and operated by Joyce Chan for 22 years. Chan is now passing down the family business to her son Laurence Louie, who is looking to capitalize on his mother’s success by offering his own modern take on the space. Light airy fried dough stick, perfectly paired with congee or hot soy milk. The recipe handed down from Contempo to Rubato.Taken by Matt Li “We want to pay…
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Covid-
19: New Variant's 50 Mutations Make It Different From Original Virus, NIH Director Says
Why are scientists so concerned about the new strain of COVID-19? Simply stated, when it comes to Omicron, it's all about the sheer numbers -- as in the number of mutations. "The main thing that has us focused on this and has caused us to be sort of 24-7 on Zoom calls the last four days is that it has so many mutations," Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), said Sunday morning, Nov. 28 on CNN. "Omicron has more than 50 variants that make it different from the original virus, including more than 30 that are in the spike protein." The spike proteins …
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Exotic Animal Smuggler In Worcester Sentenced For International Crimes
A man who was illegally smuggling salamanders and turtles has been found guilty and sentenced for the crimes. Nathan Boss, 27, of Worcester, was sentenced to two years of supervised release with the first five months to be served in home confinement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts said Monday, Oct. 5. Boss is also not allowed to possess any wildlife and he must complete a community service project, Judge Timothy S.Hillman ruled. In June Boss pleaded guilty to two counts of smuggling wildlife into the U.S., two counts of smuggling wildlife out of the eU.S., and making a false sta…
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Covid-
19: First US Case Of Reinfection Confirmed, Scientists Say
The first case of COVID-19 reinfection has been confirmed in the United States. The man, a 25-year-old in Reno, Nevada, was first infected in mid-April. He got sick again in late May, testing positive a second time. The second COVID infection was more serious than the first, scientists say. Genetic sequencing revealed the second infection was a slightly different strain, indicating a true reinfection. The case has been detailed in a document published online. Reinfections have also been reported in Hong Kong and Europe. Studies from larger numbers of cases over time are neede…
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Milford Addiction Specialist Accused Of Selling Illegal Drugs To Patients
The owner of Novel Psychopharmacology in Milford - a psychiatrist who treats opioid and alcohol addiction - is being charged in an international money laundering scheme involving the importation of illegal drugs. Rahim Shafa, 62, and his wife Nahid “Nina” Tormosi Shafa, 62, were each indicted on Friday, Aug. 7, on charges of international money laundering conspiracy. Rahim Shafa was also charged with three counts of money laundering, receiving and delivering misbranded drugs with an intent to defraud and mislead, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and three counts of importing merchan…
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