BOSTON—Mayor Tom Menino will not meet with Greg Selkoe, the techie leading that Future Boston Alliance that wants a better Boston through the stuff that already makes Boston better (something about booze, we're not quite sure). Emily Rooney's radio show recently invited the duo on; Selkoe said yes, Hizzoner said no. Grab a drink, this is getting interesting. [BostInno]
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HUB-WIDE—The handiest guide you'll need to the architectural innards and outards 'round here, like: "Corbel–a bracket or block (often a curling shape) projecting from a wall and supporting part of the roof, beam, or gutter." [Block Avenue]