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Yao Ming Says No to Shark Fin; A Different Kind of Star at Patriot Place

• Yao Ming is starring in Chinese PSAs encouraging people to stop eating shark fin soup because of cruelty issues. [AP]

• Rich Garcia, chef at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro in Patriot Place, is garnering lots of buzz. [Foxboro Reporter]

• Longtime Union Oyster House fixture Mary Milano has died at 93. [Globe]

Yao Ming Says No to Shark Fin; A Different Kind of Star at Patriot Place