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Technical glitches dog 
Mass. jobless website

Technological glitches are plaguing yet another state-operated website ­— the Massachusetts unemployment system.

Users are reporting problems accessing both the phone line and website to file weekly unemployment claims with the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance. One user told the Herald he receives error messages on the site and is disconnected when trying to call via phone.

The state acknowledged the technological issues on its website yesterday and told the Herald it will extend the hours of its call center tonight.

Bain Capital buys big stake in Bob's

Boston's Bain Capital has an agreement to buy a majority stake in Manchester, Conn.-based Bob's Discount Furniture for undisclosed terms from fellow private equity firms Karp Reilly and Apax Partners. Bob's has 47 stores in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, including 10 in Massachusetts. Its management team will continue to own a "significant" stake in the 22-year-old company, and CEO Ted English will continue in his role. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014.

Wholesale Liquidators driving event

National Wholesale Liquidators, which operates several stores, including one in Dorchester, is emphasizing safe driving tonight in a special event aimed at reminding motorists how to protect themselves while enjoying the holiday.

The "Designate a Driver" campaign will provide safety tips in a handout to customers and a special YouTube video. "Promoting safe driving can save lives," said Scott Rosen, president and CEO of NWL. "I hope the emphasis we put on safety this year can prevent a tragedy. Safety is our goal."

Today

 Standard & Poor's releases S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for October.

 The Conference Board releases the Consumer Confidence Index for December

TOMORROW

 Stock and bond markets are closed for New Year's Day.

THE SHUFFLE

Kirkland Albrecht & Fredrickson, a CPA firm based in Braintree, has announced that Joshua Sircar, left, has joined the company as a staff accountant. In this role, he will prepare compilations and reviews, in addition to the preparation of taxes for corporations, partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.

 TD Bank has named Amber J. Howe as a senior vice president based in Braintree. She will provide strategic human resources support to the chief information officer and manage the team of HR personnel who support technology services.

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