A pledge of bipartisanship

Senator John McCain last night accepted the Republican nomination, promising that "change is coming." (Boston Globe)

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(Globe Staff / John Tlumacki)

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Weird roadside landmarks make for odd sight seeing

See New England's weird landmarks

There's a missile, a giant gorilla, a Paul Bunyan statue, and other odd attractions.

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Sports

Rangers 15, Red Sox 8

Sox lose big in Texas

Tim Wakefield was tagged for seven runs and didn't make it out of the second inning as the Sox fell to the Rangers.

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Jobs

Odd Jobs

His crafted rods cast a spell

Per Brandin's custom-made split-cane bamboo fishing rods can run $4,950.

Photo gallery Making bamboo fly rods
More unique and interesting jobs

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Cars

COMPARISON

The fast and the frugal

Driving a sports car - or even a sporty car - doesn't have to be a gas-wasting proposition.

GAS PRICES Find the lowest in your area

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Homes

Home of the week

Inside a wall of windows

This Dover home is a Deck House, known for simple lines in a natural setting.

The Big Move: Chats start Tuesday, Sept. 9

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Lifestyle

Cycle of life

"Bikeman" explains journalist Tom Flynn's experience as a witness to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Boston Shops Sign up for sales and tips

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Odds & Ends

Odds & ends

Chiefs at Patriots > 1 p.m. on CBS

Open fire

Patriots hope to fire away in season opener

(Getty Images)

How do the Pats stack up in season opener?

Jim McBride's scouting report of today's game explains why Randy Moss (above) and the Patriots should have the edge. (Boston Globe) predictions Signs point to a rout

Photo Gallery Patriots scouting report
Opportunities await rookies | Defense must start early
video Reiss's keys | Gasper's things to look for

For Number 12, a gilded age

Tom Brady is a rare superstar with a convincing common touch. He's an oddly approachable, albeit absurdly handsome, boy next door.
(Boston Globe) Photos Tom and Gisele

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campaign '08

A forceful, but narrow agenda

Political observers say GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin focused on oil and ethics, but that her record is otherwise thin. (Boston Globe)

VP picks have sons heading to Iraq

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Opinion

From the blogs

Young and old of the CEOs

The concept of experience vs. new thinking is taking center stage in the presidential race. Here are a few CEOs and business leaders on either side.

Story An old question revisited

Also: Where McCain and Obama stand on the economy

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What's up in the Boston area this fall? Globe writers take a look at music, performing and visual arts, pop recordings, and movies coming up this season. Find events listings and get recommendations here.