Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

More On Boston

The Boston Marathon Bombing have sparked an incredible amount of stories.  If you're so inclined to read any of it, I've compiled a few of them below.  Observant readers may notice that great sources for information are @Mashable@Alyssa_Milano, and Reddit.


My Previous Posts On This Topic:


About Today's Bombings

Young Turks On Reacting To Tragedy



Help For Victims & Their Loved Ones:


Register here to find loved ones. (via @MattersofGrey)


Immediate Aftermath:


Boston Blast: Man Knocked Over By Explosion, Got Up, Finished Race (via @nprnews)

Police Tweet Request for Video From Boston Marathon After Blast (via @mashable)

Obama Addresses the Nation Following Boston Blasts (via @mashable)

Aftermath of Boston Marathon Bombing: How Do Terrorists Use Improvised Explosive Devices? (via @sciam)


Inspiration And Stuff:

(via @Alyssa_Milano)
Did Mr. Rogers say that his mother responded to scary news by telling him, "Look for the helpers"? (via @snopes)

"This could help restore your faith in humanity after yesterday: http://bostonmarathonconspiracy.com/" (via HuffPost Politics)

Chicago Tribune Sports Section Expresses Solidarity With Boston After Marathon Bombings (PHOTO) (via @Alyssa_Milano)

10 Powerful Images of NYC Showing Its Love for Boston (via @Alyssa_Milano)

Boston Marathon Tragedy Met With Unbelievable Acts Of Kindness (via @Alyssa_Milano)

The Internet Offers Pizza to Displaced Boston Marathoners (via @mashable)

Boston Marathon Volunteer Who Helped Injured Shares Story on Reddit (via @mashable)


Official Responses:


American Humanist Association (via @hemantmehta)

American Atheists (via @hemantmehta)


On How To Deal With It:


Boston Marathon bombings: How to talk to your kids about tragedy (via @Alyssa_Milano)

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help (via Reddit)

Atheists Giving Aid - Boston Marathon Tragedy (via @OmahaCoR)


General:


Less Than Four Hours After Boston Bombings, There’s a Theory For Whatever You Want

The Boston bombing produces familiar and revealing reactions (via The Wrong Stuff)

Twitter Mentions of 'Boston' Increased 20,000% (via @mashable)

Rumors and conspiracy theories associated with the Boston Marathon bombing (via @snopes)

5 viral stories about Boston attacks that aren't true (via @Alyssa_Milano)

Atheist Groups Team Up to Fundraise for Boston Bombing Victims and Their Families (via @hemantmehta)

Our Values Must Unite Us After Tragedy in Boston (via @HuffPostRelig)


Other Compilations Of Links:


Live Update Thread On Reddit (via @mashable)

Live Update Thread #2 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #3 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #4 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #5 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #6 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #7 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #8 On Reddit

Live Update Thread #9 On Reddit

Summary Of Events On Reddit


Crazy People Reacted Too:


Alex Jones On Boston Blasts: U.S. Gov't Is "Prime Suspect"

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