The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence

I love the line "Please remember to turn the lights off".



More TED Talks can be found at TED.com

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In the News - high school, beautiful downtown

Franklin looking for building authority advice on high school options

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin volunteers turn out to make town beautiful

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Terry Moore: How to tie your shoes

How about a quick refresher on how to tie your shoes?





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"People in Franklin are really in tune to buying local."

The Art Center will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be able to meet teachers, learn about classes for preschoolers through adults and see paintings by their first featured artist - downtown business owner Victor Pisini. 

"It's something we both have always wanted to do," Linda Kabat said. "There's not much in the area. We looked around and thought Franklin would be a great town. There are so many children and so much performing arts. We felt we'd increase the visual art." 

The Art Center is one of several new businesses that have come to downtown in recent months. A barbershop, insurance agent, real estate agent and psychotherapy practice are preparing to open or have opened in recently. 

"It's encouraging," said Lisa Piana, executive director of the Downtown Partnership. "We really don't have the issue that so many towns have. As soon as a space opens up, we fill it very quickly. We have a lot of businesses looking to come. ... People realize it's a great town to have a business in. The rent is still pretty affordable."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/business/x1078554160/Businesses-hope-to-flourish-in-Franklin#ixzz1MyvQwrDA



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In the News - concert

Franklin Interfaith Council to hold concert Sunday

by Staff reports

Franklin, MA

Lady Gaga on bullying

What's this?

Lady Gaga - what's she got to do with Franklin?

Listen, no one is immune to bullying and its lasting effects

MTV Shows

Thanks to Steve Garfield for the pointer to this clip.

Impressive.




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Plenty to do and see in Franklin this weekend

The Franklin Art Center opens an exhibit  Friday night from 7:00 - 9:00 PM featuring Victor Pisini
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/grand-opening-of-franklin-art-center.html

The Downtown Partnership holds its "Beautification Day" Saturday morning starting at 9:00 AM
http://franklindowntownpartnership.blogspot.com/2011/04/franklin-beautification-day-to-be-may.html

The Library Book Sale and DPW "Touch a Truck" is Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/library-book-sale-dpw-touch-truck.html

The Franklin Art Association will hold its Spring Show at the Hayward Mansion
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1990774277/Franklin-artists-to-display-works

Get your car washed and drop off bottles and cans to recycle at Parmenter School
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/parmenter-school-car-wash-and-bottlecan_18.html

The HMEA 10th Annual Walk Run Roll & Stroll in the Park on Sunday
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/steve-nelson-helps-with-hmea.html

Did I mis anything?

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