Massachusetts

Steve Connolly of Sharon, Massachusetts poses in front of the pumpkin he grew weighing 1,674.5 pounds (759.5 kg) October 21, 2010 at the New York Botanical Garden. Three of the worlds largest pumpkins are on display at the Botanical Gardens through October 31.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond prepares to address the media after winning the 2010 Nobel economics prize on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

US President Barack Obama arrives to speak at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama waves alongside Democratic Governor Deval Patrick (L) of Massachusetts after speaking at a rally for Patrick at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond (R) speaks with MIT President Susan Hockfield after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

US President Barack Obama greets Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts (L) after speaking at a rally for Patrick at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond addresses the media after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond prepares to address the media October 11, 2010 after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama (R) greets Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts (L) after speaking at a rally for Patrick at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond addresses the media after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

US President Barack Obama arrives to speak at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

American singer James Taylor gives a thumbs-up after performing prior to a speech by US President Barack Obama at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

US President Barack Obama speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, in this October 16, 2010 file photo. Obama remains vastly popular with voters who gave him the White House in 2008, but just two thirds now say they will back Democrats in key elections two weeks away, according to a poll out on October 19, 2010. The CBS News survey found 82 percent of those who cast ballots for Obama two years ago approved of the job he has done as president, while 67 percent said they would vote for Democrats in the November 2 mid-term contest.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 11: Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Peter Diamond (center) stands with MIT President Susan Hockfield (L) and fellow MIT Professor and 1987 Economics Nobel Prize winner Robert Solow (R) after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on October 11, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Diamond is one of three winners named on Monday for his work on theories for how unemployment can be affected by economic policies.

US President Barack Obama (L) speaks at a rally for Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts (R) at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2010. Obama supported Patrick's race for another term as governor ahead of the midterm elections on November 2.

Pakistani human rights activists march toward the US embassy during an anti-US protest in Islamabad on September 23, 2010, against the detention of Pakistani woman Aafia Siddiqui in the US. Siddiqui, a neuroscientist trained at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology who caught the attention of human rights groups after she disappeared for five years, was found guilty earlier this year of trying to kill American servicemen in Afghanistan by a jury in a federal US court.

Pakistani activists of Pasban, the youth wing of Sunni Muslim party torch the US flag during a protest in Karachi on September 23, 2010 following the sentenced of a Pakistani woman Aafia Siddiqui in US. The family of Pakistani scientist Aafia Siddiqui on September 23 vowed to launch a 'movement' to get her released from jail in America. A US federal court on September 23 sentenced a Pakistani woman scientist to 86 years in prison for the attempted murder of US officers in Afghanistan, in a high-profile case closely watched in Islamabad. Aafia Siddiqui, 38, a neuroscientist trained at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was found guilty in February of trying to kill American servicemen in Afghanistan.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive coordinator Bud Foster of the Virginia Tech Hokies directs his players in the final minutes of the first half against the Boston College Eagles on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Montel Harris #2 of the Boston College Eagles carries the ball and tries to manuever around Davon Morgan #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: David Wilson #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled as DeLeon Gause #9 of the Boston College Eagles defends on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 19-0.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Darren Evans #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 19-0.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Mark Herzlich #94 of the Boston College Eagles falls after he intercepts a pass from Tyrod Taylor of the Virginia Tech Hokies on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 19-0.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Mark Herzlich #94 of the Boston College Eagles falls after he intercepts a pass from Tyrod Taylor of the Virginia Tech Hokies on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 19-0.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jarrett Boykin #81 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by Kevin Pierre-Louis #32 of the Boston College Eagles on September 25, 2010 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 19-0.

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 26: American cellist and music teacher Robin Ryczek from Boston, Massachusetts instructs Fekiria,14, at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music September 26, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's first and only music high school opened in June and now has 150 student, including 27 girls. From 1996 to 2001 the Taliban regime banned all music, forcing many musicians to put away their instruments or go into exile. The school's aim is to revive long-neglected musical traditions using both Afghan and foreign instructors. 25 students were recruited from the war-ravaged country's large number of orphans and street children. The program is being supported by donor governments, international music colleges and instrument suppliers.

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots carries the ball in for a touchdown as teammate Dan Koppen #67 follows in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills during on September 26, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots blocks for teammate Patrick Chung #25 after Chung intercepted a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals is congratulated by teammates Eric Fehr #16 and Jason Chimera #25 after Backstrom scored a goal in the first period against the Boston Bruins on September 29, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Andrew Gordon #63 and Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals celebrate a goal in the third period against the Boston Bruins on September 29, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Capitals defeated the Bruins 4-1.

THE VILLAGES, FL - OCTOBER 01: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a rally for Rick Scott, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida, on October 1, 2010 in The Villages, Florida. A recent poll shows Scott leading his Democratic opponent Alex Sink.

THE VILLAGES, FL - OCTOBER 01: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a rally for Rick Scott, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida, on October 1, 2010 in The Villages, Florida. A recent poll shows Scott leading his Democratic opponent Alex Sink.

THE VILLAGES, FL - OCTOBER 01: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (L) shakes hands with electors during a rally for Rick Scott, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida, on October 1, 2010 in The Villages, Florida. A recent poll shows Scott leading his Democratic opponent Alex Sink.

THE VILLAGES, FL - OCTOBER 01: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a rally for Rick Scott, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida, on October 1, 2010 in The Villages, Florida. A recent poll shows Scott leading his Democratic opponent Alex Sink.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 2: Matt Reis #1 of the New England Revolution reacts as Robbie Findley #10 and Nat Borchers #6 of the Real Salt Lake celebrate the winning goal by Alvaro Saborio #15, at Gillette Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - OCTOBER 2: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammate Eduardo Nunez #12 after Rodriguez scored against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park, October 2, 2010, in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - OCTOBER 2: Yamaico Navarro #56 of the Boston Red Sox catches a line drive of Marcus Thames #38 of the New York Yankees during the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park, October 2, 2010, in Boston, Massachusetts.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 16: Bobby Shuttleworth #34 of the New England Revolution prepares to make a save against Kei Kamara #23 of the Kansas City Wizards as Seth Sinovic #27 of the New England Revolution watches at Gillette Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 16: Shalrie Joseph #21 of the New England Revolution, runs by Jimmy Nielsen #1 of the Kansas City Wizards after scoring against him, in the first half, at Gillette Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots after he caught a touchdown pass in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriot won 23-20 in overtime.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate Stephen Neal #61 after Branch caught a touchdown pass in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriot won 23-20 in overtime.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens is unable catch the football under the pressure of Brandon Meriweather #31 and Kyle Arrington #27 of the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 18: A sign is seen outside NStar headquarters October 18, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeast Utilities announced today it will buy competitor NStar to form a single gas and electric utility that will serve some 3.5 million customers from Connecticut to New Hampshire.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former California governor, Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks before U.S. President Barack Obama takes to the podium at a Moving America Forward rally at the University of Southern California (USC) on October 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The rally is the fifth in a series of appearances by the president during his multi-day Western states trip to boost enthusiasm among Democratic voters. Obama is one in a string of political celebrities visiting California to persuade voters in the final weeks before midterm elections, including Sen. John McCain, first lady Michelle Obama, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former Vice President Dick Cheney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Former Vice President Al Gore is also expected to visit the state.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama appears at a Moving America Forward rally at the University of Southern California (USC) on October 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The rally is the fifth in a series of appearances by the president during his multi-day Western states trip to boost enthusiasm among Democratic voters. Obama is one in a string of political celebrities visiting California to persuade voters in the final weeks before midterm elections, including Sen. John McCain, first lady Michelle Obama, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former Vice President Dick Cheney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Former Vice President Al Gore is also expected to visit the state.