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Snow in Massachusetts? Already? Higher elevations in the state could see 1-2 inches of accumulation on Thursday. Insert Hurricane Irene-level hysteria here. [MassLive.com]

Taking Business Lessons from Drug Dealers. Yes, mid- and upper-level managers, you read that right. According to one writer, a lot of corporations can learn a thing or two from the crack dealers and dope peddlers of the world (think: get your clientele hooked with free samples). “Business is business,” says Bruce Jacobs, who wrote the book on the subject. “It doesn’t matter if it is legal or illegal, the same principles apply. It all comes down to profit. What can you do to be able to sell your goods and services at a profit?” Good luck taking that to the board room, chief. [The Street]

Elizabeth Warren’s 16 Words That Republicans Won’t Let Go Anytime Soon. “I created much of the intellectual foundation for what they do. I support what they do,” Warren said about the Occupy movement in an interview with the Daily Beast. Ladies and gents, welcome to the two sentences that you’ll hear on a heavy loop during the next few weeks months. [Washington Post]

Feel Good Story of the Day: Trooper Saves Owl From Mass Pike. Due to patient confidentiality, no word on whether the recovering owl’s name is Woodsy. [MassLive.com]

The Sound Bite War Between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren. It’s not about what it says about them, but what does this say about us? [National Journal]