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Crossing the dragon boat finish line

Zhao Wang explains her thoughs as she celebrated with her teammates on the Chinese Young Professionals after crossing the finish line at the 2013 Boston Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles River.

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Sailing in heavy fog

The subject of a photograph rveals their inner thoughts

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Sailing in heavy fog

What’s it like to sail in heavy fog? We talked to some of the competitors in the Figawi race to find out.

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Getting shocked by the Electric Eel

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

Senator Cowan urges BC Law grads to find balance between net worth, self-worth

Interim US Senator William “Mo” Cowan urged Boston College Law School graduates Friday to “find proper balance between your net worth and your self-worth.”Net worth “often seems to be the only measure that popular culture cares about,” Cowan told the 272 graduates and about 1,500 of their friends and family at the commencement inside Conte Forum. “We obsess over starting salaries, bonuses, raises, interest, and investments. But you won’t find too many blogs quantifying your self-worth, because your self-worth is the immeasurable return on one’s investment in pursuing a full life with true purpose, while making a difference in our world.”Cowan said he has not decided what he will do when his tenure in the Senate ends.

Cowan gives BC grads key to success

Interim US Senator William “Mo” Cowan urged Boston College Law School graduates to “find proper balance between your net worth and your self-worth.”

What they were thinking: Sailing without sight

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

What they were thinking: Fighting it out

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

book review

‘Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking’ by Daniel Dennett

“Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking’’ in some way serves as a summary statement of the Tufts professor’s thinking on key philosophical topics.

book review

‘Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking’ by Daniel Dennett

In his long career, philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel Dennett has made substantial contributions to — and stirred considerable controversy in — our thinking about human behavior and the very nature of the human mind.

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Skateboard tricks near the Coliseum

A 16-year-old explains his thoughts as he performs skateboard tricks near Rome’s iconic monument.

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How the Red Sox put on the shift

What was happening when the Red Sox took on the Orioles with a nearly-empty left side of the infield?

Smart spending: Think inside the box — for samples

Once, businesses would hand out free samples in malls or throw them in with other purchases.Now, several businesses have sprouted up devoted to sending out a box of samples to customers once a month — and actually getting them to pay for it.While wine- or steak- of-the-month clubs have been around forever, the box of mystery treats is a relatively new form of subscription sales. It has caught on fast.Birchbox, one of the first such services and one of the biggest, offers five beauty product and makeup samples for women and men per month. It started in 2010 and now boasts 300,000 subscribers who pay $10 a month for the women’s box or $20 a month for the men’s box.

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Celebrating after a rugby game

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

Opinion | Jennifer Graham

The power of pessimism

Forget positive thinking: At least two-thirds of Americans would benefit from a little less happiness, new data suggest.

What they were thinking: Catching some air

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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Psyching up in the locker room

Jen Schoullis of the Boston Blades details how she prepares for a game.

What they were thinking: Spring training sliding

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

What they were thinking: David Ortiz in a race

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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BC players explain Beanpot euphoria

Members of the Eagles hockey team reveal what it felt like in the moments after winning their fourth straight Beanpot title.

What They Were Thinking: An Olympic hopeful

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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Deep in thought in competitive yoga

Jennifer Ziel, 16, explains what she was thinking during her competition at the New England Regional Yoga Asana Championship.

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Shane Vereen explains his TD catch

Patriots running back Shane Vereen explains what he thought as he made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch.

What They Were Thinking: Flipping for the Celtics

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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The subject of a photograph reveals their inner thoughts

What They Were Thinking: Going for a dip

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

What They Were Thinking: Paddling out

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

What They Were Thinking: Out at home

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Setting up for winter

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway collects tolls on the Mass. Pike.

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What They Were Thinking: Riding the waves

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Getting behind the plate

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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The subject of a photograph reveals his inner thoughts

What They Were Thinking: Stretching out

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

What They Were Thinking: The Human Fuse

Brian Miser, who is launched from a self-made crossbow at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, explains what it’s like flying through the flame.

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What They Were Thinking: Rowing with a Patriot

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

Thinking Phone Networks raises $16.5m in round led by ATV, Bessemer Venture Partners

Thinking Phone Networks, a Cambridge company that provides cloud-based communications services to corporate customers, announced a $16.5 million investment led by venture capital firms Advanced Technology Ventures, or ATV, and Bessemer Venture Partners. As a privately held company, Thinking Phone Networks does not disclose revenues, but it said that its revenues have doubled in each of the last three years. ATV has an office in Boston. Bessemer Venture Partners has an office in Cambridge.

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What They Were Thinking: A confusing call

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: A great catch

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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Pitcher explains pain from ball hit off face

Lowell Spinners lefthander Brian Johnson tells what it felt like when he took a line drive off his face during a game at Fenway Park.

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What They Were Thinking: Catching some air

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: High fives for Pedro Ciriaco

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Playing catch

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Flying into Fenway Park

Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kinn of the Navy parachuted into Fenway earlier this month and described the tricky maneuver to us.

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What They Were Thinking: Past and present

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Catching a home run

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Boston Tea Paddle

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Back from the DL

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

Book Review

‘Living, Thinking, Looking’ by Siri Hustvedt

In her new essay collection, Hustvedt compulsively explores what she calls “the problem of the between.”

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What they were thinking: Diving for a pop fly

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Best Buddies Challenge

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Sailboats converge after Figawi race

Denis Yannatos, aboard Calypso, and Captain John Hanson, aboard the ferry Nantucket, after the finish of the Figawi race.

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What they were thinking: Former Red Sox conduct Pops

Former Red Sox pitchers Luis Tiant and Jim Lonborg conducted the Boston Pops during Red Sox Night, part of the Pops City of Champions series.

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What they were thinking: Taking shots at WZLX producer

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Local rugby

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Bill Buckner greets fans

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Paddleboarding past pelicans

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: In the Big Apple Circus

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what's happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Stiemsma blocks Pittman

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Battle at the Bay boxers

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Panther mascot reacts

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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Each week Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of a photograph their inner thoughts

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What they were thinking: McDonald slides home

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: A runner in Webster

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What They Were Thinking: Taking flight

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: KG gives back

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Lakers forward Metta World Peace

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Saluting the Patriots

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot:

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What they were thinking: Stretching for the touchdown

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Playing hockey at Fenway

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Welcome to the NBA

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Skating on his own

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: Winter in Florida

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.

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What they were thinking: BC wide receiver

Every Sunday, Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld asks the subject of one of his photos to explain what’s happening in the shot.