Apr 21st, 2013 at 12:00PM: Killed and captured, Boston marathon suspects Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are understandably a trending topic across social media platforms. That's no surprise. Perhaps now some reasons behind the bombing will surface and we can begin to categorize the event, learn from it, vow to never forget and move along, albeit with a bit less of a secure feeling.
Also no surprise is that most ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Ethnic Element Of Boston Bombing Complicated By Geography Skills
Apr 21st, 2013 at 12:00PM: Killed and captured, Boston marathon suspects Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are understandably a trending topic across social media platforms. That's no surprise. Perhaps now some reasons behind the bombing will surface and we can begin to categorize the event, learn from it, vow to never forget and move along, albeit with a bit less of a secure feeling.
Also no surprise is that most ...Hotel News We Noted: April 19, 2013
Apr 19th, 2013 at 2:00PM: As we bring you this week's "Hotel News We Noted" column, we must first take a moment to share our thoughts with the people in and affected by this week's events in Boston and in West, Texas.
If you're joining us for the first time, "Hotel News We Noted" is a weekly column bringing readers the best, oddest and most interesting news of note from the hotel world each week. We welcome reader tips ...A Blogger On Lockdown At The Marriott Long Wharf In Boston
Apr 19th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Last night, I posted a photo from Boston this week that I took on Tuesday near the Common and close to the site of the Marathon bombings. The city was starting to feel normal again, and the signs of what happened on Monday were of the positive variety: restaurants offering free meals for first responders, guerrilla fundraisers for the victims and families, and everyone showing their Boston ...Photo Of The Day: Boston Running Shoes
Apr 18th, 2013 at 7:00PM:
Hello from Boston, my hometown and location for the week. I arrived Tuesday, just about 24 hours after the horrific Marathon bombings, and found the city somber but also kinder and gentler than usual (hardly any cars honking). My first stop was Boston Common, for a walk through the park and gardens. Though the streets were lined with news trucks, and there were more than a few police officers ...American Airlines Flights Snarled By System Outage And Airport Shutdowns
Apr 16th, 2013 at 4:00PM: It's a bad day to be flying with massive closures and flight delays across the country due to a series of technical problems and security breaches.
First up, American Airlines announced that all of its flights would be grounded until at least 5 p.m. CT. An FAA spokesperson said the system-wide outage is the result of computer problems. The airline, which has been besieged by complaints via ...Fees Waived, Heightened Security At Boston Airport After Bombings
Apr 16th, 2013 at 3:00PM: The world was shocked and saddened to hear about the Boston Marathon bombings yesterday, but what does it mean for people flying in and out of Boston's Logan International Airport? Two things: flexible rebooking schedules and increased screenings.
USA Today is reporting several carriers have instituted flexible rebooking policies for those scheduled to pass through Boston. American, Delta, ...Samurai! The Art Of The Japanese Warrior Comes To Boston
Apr 12th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is showcasing a large collection of samurai armor and art from one of the world's leading private collections.
"Samurai! Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection" opens this Sunday, April 14, and features more than 140 objects, such as this horse and rider. Visitors will learn about the complex typology of these elegant suits and how they ...Photo Of The Day: Sunset After Nemo
Feb 12th, 2013 at 6:30PM:
Last week, Winter Storm Nemo battered the Eastern seaboard of the United States with torrential snow and sleet, not to mention a bitter cold freeze that lasts to this day.
In the calm after the storm, Flickr user Peter Rood captured this image of a stunning sunset over Boston, one of the cities hit worst by the storm. Where Mother Nature wreaks havoc, she can also bring extraordinary ...Cochon 555 Pork Competition Turns Five, Kicks Off February 17 In Atlanta
Feb 8th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Much ado about pork products is made on Gadling, with good reason. Even if you're sick to death of pork-centric eateries, and lardo this and sausage that, it's hard to deny the allure of the other white meat (I can't tell you how many vegetarians and vegans I know who still have a jones for bacon).
For those of you wanting to attend the ultimate porkapalooza, get your tickets for Cochon 555, a ...City Nicknames We'd Rather Not Hear
Jan 15th, 2013 at 2:00PM: As a native Californian, few things get on my nerves more than hearing the abbreviation, "Cali." I don't know why it irritates me so much, but I suspect it's the knowing, insider-y tone that usually accompanies it. "Yeah, man, I just got back from a trip to Cali. It was hella cool."
Aaargh. Also right up there is "Frisco." Let me just tell you that Californians do not, ever, under any ...Celebrating Italian Style In Boston's North End
Sep 10th, 2012 at 12:00PM: In Italy, feast days tied to saints are the glue that binds communities together. Bands practice all year long so they sound just right when they lead processions through city streets. People get dressed up and buy cannoli and other treats for their neighbors. Young people use the social occasions to hook up, and, everyone, everyone eats and drinks well.
Boston's North End still clings to the ...6 Boston Bars That Transport You To Other Places
Sep 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
There are myriad bars you can go to if you just want a decent atmosphere and drinks. On a recent trip to Boston, however, I learned there are many bars that are more than they appear on the outside. On your next trip to the city, make sure to check out some of these bars and restaurants that transport you to other places.
The Hawthorne
500A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Hotel ...Video Tour Of Historic New England Graveyards
Sep 3rd, 2012 at 3:00PM: Cemeteries can be inspiring. I know a lot of people who will go to great lengths to avoid visiting hospitals, nursing homes, cemeteries and anyplace else that reminds them that one day they're going to die. I won't admit to being a fan of hospitals and nursing homes, but I like visiting old cemeteries.
They give us a glimpse into history and remind us of our own mortality. If you're caught up ...Gastronomy And Great Spas: Four Hotel And Resort Spas With Luxurious Culinary Tie-Ins
Aug 30th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Spas have long been mixing natural and food-quality ingredients into their treatment offerings, but spa cuisine menus have often been relegated to the true destination spa resorts - the Miravals and Canyon Ranches of the travel world. While these spots are lovely, travelers often don't have time to get away for a week of relaxation. Today, however, more and more hotels are offering healthy cuisine ...Boston's Galleria Umberto: America's Best Cheap Slice Place?
Aug 25th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The Galleria Umberto Rosticceria pizzeria in Boston's North End is named after a stunning, ornate 19th century shopping arcade in Naples. But the interior of one of the country's best cheap slice places is as Spartan as they come. In fact, the place resembles a cafeteria or, if you're there at lunchtime, when the lines stretch out the door and around the block, a soup kitchen.
Boston's North ...Boston Hotel Evacuated After Suspected Drug Lab Discovery
Aug 1st, 2012 at 1:00PM:
When I think of places to hold my next meth lab, the Holiday Inn doesn't exactly spring to the front of my mind, but apparently it did for one Peabody hotel guest. Police uncovered a suspected drug lab at a Boston area Holiday Inn in Peabody.
The suspected lab was discovered when a security guard noticed smoke coming out from under the door. "The security officers reported they saw a large ...
Art On The Rhode: Take A Creative Vacation In Providence
Jul 24th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
New England is known for its captivating coastline and rural charm, but it is also a great retreat for artists and art lovers. Sure, big cities such as Boston have thriving art scenes, but there are several smaller-sized cities with artsy vibes throughout the region. One such place is Providence, Rhode Island, a city recently tagged "The Creative Capital" that has become a magnet for cultural ...Video Of The Day: Rush Hour At Boston Logan Airport
Jun 28th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Today's Video of the Day brings you a moment of Zen from an unlikely source: Boston Logan Airport at rush hour. Boston-based Chris Eagle made the time-lapse video from about 40 minutes of airplane runway footage, and with the accompanying music by Little People, it feels almost peaceful (probably much more so than if you were on one of the planes waiting to take off). The video is a sequel of ...
Museum Month: The Museum Of Bad Art In Boston, Massachusetts
May 10th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Everywhere you travel, you'll find countless art museums dedicated to contemporary art, modern art, fine art and period-focused art; however, when do you ever get to visit a museum devoted to bad art? The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA), a community-based, private institution, is "dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its form and in all its glory."
At ...Travel Hubs To Avoid For Memorial Day 2012
May 9th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Holiday travel can be hectic, especially when it comes to transportation. Despite the potential to be a scary experience, AAA statistics show that 34.9 million Americans used plane, train and automobile transportation last Memorial Day. With this year expected to be just as crazy, Foursquare has compiled data from 20 billion users, to let travelers know what the busiest travel hubs are expected to ...
