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Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area
Top Business Hotel
I liked the room it was very well decorated. The location was good as well I was very unhappy when I awoke in the morning to bug bites presumably from bedbugs.
Very easy access from Interstate 93. Only a 5 to 10 minute car ride into the North End. The rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Cost compared to the rest of Boston was good, but value compared to out side Boston was ok. The price was excessive for the quality of the Hotel but I guess supply and demand of the area works. Restaurant was terrible at the hotel, we did get our money back for one of our dinners Rooms were clean and well taken care of, old window air conditioners are noisy and somewhat unreliable. shuttle service and driver more than accommodating Front desk staff, same, very accommodating Restaurant Distance
The bed and pillows were comfy and it was near a little shopping center No microwave in our room
Easy check-in and check-out. This is in good proximity to most of the downtown Boston sites. The hotel offers a shuttle to the train station as well. It was what I expected for the location, it wasn't the most up to date or clean hotel.
Staff was friendly, lots of choices for breakfast, comfy beds, and clean rooms! Location wasn't to bad, but I did end up taking a taxi to Boston. Better if you know your way around the public transport or can drive, not too bad if you don't mind cab fare!
The hotel smelled heavily of cigarette smoke despite being a nonsmoking hotel. The mattresses were old and broken down. There was trash littering the hallway that was never picked up during our stay. The hotel shuttle took nearly an hour to pick us up at the airport and when we left, we had to wait for quite awhile to take the shuttle back because they would only make trips at the top of the hour. The shuttle wasn't in use or anything, we just had to wait for their arbitrary timing, which we weren't informed of in advance. Really, the strong cigarette stench was the worst part -- our pajamas smelled of it the next day and had to be laundered.
Good location that we choose to get to airport easily. Our room was clean and spacious. Excellent value. The vanity area in our room was small and difficult for 2 to use. that may have been particular to our room.
We were traveling as a family with a toddler and chose this hotel as a place to sleep off jet lag after a grueling 19-hour flight. In that respect, it was perfect -- convenient to the airport, but quiet at night, with comfortable beds. The location across from the Assembly Outlets was excellent for our purposes. We only had one full day (two nights) and wound up spending our whole stay at the outlets -- although we could have easily taken the T into downtown Boston. With an older child, we might have done so. But for us the outlets were fine. The breakfast was pathetic, definitely your cheap-motel-off-the-highway-exit fare. If it had truly been a CHEAP motel off the highway exit, I wouldn't have complained -- but for 200 bucks a night, honestly, you'd expect something better. By comparison, we stayed at a Hilton in downtown Amsterdam for 200 EUROs a night (so maybe 20% more expensive) -- but with a breakfast that was light years better. As for the shuttle, it was a bit disappointing, in that it only made the run out to the airport once an hour. That left us sitting at the terminal bus stop for 40 minutes on arrival. The hotel staff was nice enough, but their directions on how and where to catch the shuttle could have been clearer. Also, there was no room service and no in-hotel restaurant. So overall, pretty mediocre.
Ist should be normal to use WLAN for free. Noisy room next to elevator.
Friendly and helpful staff Parking at $52 is a complete rip off and makes the value of hotel not worth it
Cleanliness and accessibility of the hotel Elevators. levators were too busy and the wait was too long.
In the room we stayed the heater was making an obnoxious noise. We could hear everything from all angles and did not get much rest. We as a family tried to go to the pool and the pool was nice. Yet before getting into the pool it felt as if we were walking outside with nothing on it was completely freezing. Everywhere we went in the hotel was cold and we needed to wear our jackets at all times. Even though the stay was at artic temperatures the staff was great and included my child in every conversation.
Attached to convention center. Nice facilities. Slow elevators. Pool claimed to be heated but was definitely cold!
View with construction........no toothbrush, toothpaste, Q-tips, mouthwash, map at a glance of the hotel and to
All in all it was an okay stay but there was an insect in the ice,no refrigerator in the room, and we had a very loud neighbor at 2 in the morning.
Great greeting at the Spg counter.
2 Free bottles of water and comfortable bed. Charges for an extra bed which was done for the first time in years.
Wonderful place
I like the proximity of the hotel to the Hynes Convention Center, and the variety of food and retail stores available. And the presence of the chapel in the Prudential center was a very pleasant surprise! The staff that checked me in. She was on the snarky side. After a long drive to Boston and attending the conferences for the whole day, I want to get checked in as soon as possible and get some rest. I unknowingly stepped into the line of the "preferred guest", and she sarcastically pointed that out to me. That was not a very good first impression on the staff and the hotel, as far as I was concerned.
Good price and clean and friendly service.
The staff at the back hotel bar was friendly, excellent and accommodating when the kitchen was about to close in 5 minutes. He even offered to get Guinness on tap from the front bar the Last Hurray. Rooms were clean and they were able to accommodate us with a better view. Bed is comfortable and linens are nice thread count. Decor is classic, wood paneled, gold, red and mustard yellow-- and reminded us of Stephen King's The Shining (where the film was made). Wifi is not included if you book through a third party-- they should change this policy as a courtesy. Drainage in tub was a little slow but this is true of most Boston older buildings.
Rooms small. Views terrible. Bathroom really small. If you can, select another hotel. Small. Needs renovations
When we arrived the hotel was sold out and did not go or our "guaranteed reservation" for a double room. We were instead offered a full size bed and a cot for the same rate even though the room sells for $50 less. Spent most of our night on the phone with Kayak who didn't care. Says it's non refundable yet how they can say it's a guaranteed reservation when clearly it's a maybe! Horrible customer service by hotel manager and kayak. Hotel didn't offer to call around or find other accommodations for us.
Nice Location Room was tiny, outdated decorations, you spend hundreds on a room and they want to charge you $10 day for internet. Stay somewhere else !
Samantha was great as we were checking in. We were a little early for check in so she said the hotel would hold our bags while we toured the city. She came through on the promise of a room with a better view. So happy with the room that over looked Kings Chapel and Old City Hall. The hotel is right in the middle of everything, easy walking distance to anything. Beds were comfortable. Room was a little small but wont stop me from staying again. No free WiFi.
Although small, the room was comfortable and the shower quite lovely. Plenty of hot water in the morning. A blizzard was expected so I decided to check out a day early, and this was hassle free. I did not ask for the name of the person who helped me with the checkout, but she was very polite and extremely helpful. The door man and valet folks were quick to bring my car and wish me a safe journey. Overall a very pleasant stay and I was able to accomplish that which I was in town for. I found sleep very difficult due to the noise level throughout the first night of my stay, which was a Tuesday. Many drunk people coming to rooms late very loud in the hallway and then one couple in the room next to mine arguing until approximately 4am.
Had to move rooms 3, almost 4, times. The whole situation was handled very poorly until we finally were helped by a manager. Just wish it did not have to get that far... Overall, the hotel is extremely outdated, struggled to control the temperature in the room and the walls were so thin we heard a screaming child all night. Images online are extremely deceiving and lead to a disappointing experience as a whole.
Location is fantastic--easy walking distance to all the places of interest. Hotel is itself a historical landmark. Room was rather small, no free wifi.
Location was close to most points of interest in downtown/waterfront Boston. Large lobby and helpful staff. Clean. Would rather have traded nice large entrance and lobby area for a better room size and traded the standard (double) bed for a queen size. Price for what we received was a little on the expensive side. Hotel claims to be 4 star but it doesn't quite make that level. WiFi should have been included as is becoming standard at hotels of this level
This hotel for the amount I paid was really above my expectations in terms of service. Location is very central to the historic district, entertainment, food shopping. The hotel itself has a rich history and great to wonder through it. Would stay here again.
Not a detail was missed. Truly a 5-star experience!
Location was great The line to check in was very long for 1030 on a sat night. We got a room that smelled like smoke covered up by cheap perfume. We called down to the front desk. After 15 min of no one calling back, we went downstairs, got another room and the key didn't work. We went down for a third time and finally got a room and the key worked!
Proximity to Logsn is excellent. Views were great! Lack of restaurants, parking should be included.
Airport location Food prices. Internal restraunts are very proud of their menus.
24/7 shuttle service was excellent Bag check after having check out was convenient No complimentary breakfast No complimentary Internet
Great front desk help, convenient right to the airport and great restaurant Shower drain was awfully slow it was like taking a shower and bath at the same time
location very close to airport trash not emptied from previous guest in bathroom
My stay was terrific. An overnite because I had a car rental and an early flight next day. The people at the Hilton were so helpful--the doorman/valet especially who helped me by directing me to the rental return that was close and sending the hotel van to pick me up. I returned the car and walked out and into the Hilton van. The facility is luxurious. A Starbucks in the lobby! I used the full exercise and weight room, lots of machines and plenty of room, with changing rooms attached. Adjacent, the pool and large hot tub were fully operational and super clean. My room was larger than I expected, well kept, and the bed was super. The staff here and management deserve many kudos for making this Hilton a first class facility. Thanks!
Really like the restaurants handy on the property. And the snack station. The shuttle service to the car rental and the airport was great. Made it very convenient for us to return our car and leave for the airport closer to our flight time.
convenience, access to terminals, nice and very comfortable room expensive
It was very nice to walk right off the plane and into the hotel. Someone starting slamming doors very early and woke me up. It's too bad either the doors don't close more quietly or the rooms were better insulated for sound. I wasn't bothered by the aircraft, just the inconsiderate guest or staff member who was making so much noise.
I liked the bed. over priced for the room i recieved but i wqs flad to have somewhere to lay my head the bathroom
Locatin. They had difficulty finding my reservation. I waited for almost an hour for them to figure it out. No offer of assistance with luggage. No ice or tea supplies in room. Bathroom corners dirty. Some furnishings a bit shabby. Some wallpaper peeling. Needs renovating for charging such a high price.
Central Boston location. NO FREE WI-FI IN THE ROOM. Unacceptable for the price I raided!!!!
We stayed the weekend and it was really loud. Different groups of people were really loud in the hallways literally ALL night. It was like you were part of a spring break scene all over again.
My wife and I stayed for a getaway weekend at the Boston Park Plaza and we had an amazing stay. Arriving into the hotel we were greeted immediately by staff and checkin was quick and effortless. The room was immaculate and the bed was comfortable . Before going out for the night we enjoyed drinks in the hotel bar and the staff was amazing. We would highly recommend this hotel
Excellent customer service. A minor complaint concerning a fee was dealt with quickly and expeditiously Room was rather small but quite adequate for one person, nice park view
The room was tiny, just enough room for a bed. No closet and tiny bathroom. The room was only a foot wider than the bed was long. Would never stay here again.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure that I had everything that I needed. Everything was clean and beautiful.
For one day and night after eye surgery my husband was completely blind. Please give high thanks to the doorman who helped him into the cabs or hotel lobby. After the bandages came off he could again see! Thank you Ma Eye and Ear and Park Plaza Hotel.
Amenities, seating, microwave and fridge requestable Lack of free wifi. Food and restaurant too expensive.
Location, next to many "sights" within walking distance and the entrance to the metro line just across the street that can take you almost anywhere. Also a host of dining options in the neighborhood. Rooms were updated but on the smaller side for the price paid. All the staff was courteous and helpful, including everyone. The size of the room, felt cramped. Didn't include free wifi, but the paid version was pretty reliable. Don't know if it was the case in the neighborhood or just the hotel, but the water had an odd taste to it.
The hotel itself was fine. The rooms are very small.
Beautiful facility. Comfortable. Great food Room was a little small but worked just fine.
Location, facilities Nothing
Location, location, location. From here it is an easy walk to many fine restaurants, shopping, or for researchers, the NEHGS or the Boston Library (which doubles as an art museum). Little further for the Freedom Trail, but doable if you are used to walking. If you just want to rest and watch the world go by, the Commons is right across the street and at least during the day very safe and family friendly. Caught a late flight but they were more then helpful in storing our luggage and assisting in getting a ride to the airport.
The proximity to the park was ideal for my 12 year old golden retriever. She loved all the attention she received in the lobby. The staff were very friendly and accommodating even during the holiday crush. Highly recommended.
Great staff, from the curb to the desk to concierge and room service--really, really good people. Pricey room service breakfast A toilet whose flush handle was in need of repair
Very clean . Beds very comfortable. Room size great. Needs to redecorate, wallpaper , bathrooms old . And staff is really nice but seems like in slow motion.
A shower with black mold is gross, even if it is marble. The clock made funny noises about 2am. It wasn't the alarm, maybe a failing battery backup, Thought the maid fixed it, but nope. Only solution was to unplug it. Mentioned it when we checked out. On our last day we left the room for the day we left the AC on to keep the room around 68 deg, imagine our surprise when we returned at 7 pm the room was 87 deg! The AC was no longer functional, and per the "engineer" they sent up the only solution was to open windows. As a result we got to listen to the large air handlers all night. The last day we decided to try the breakfast buffet, the food was okay but certainly not worth the $25/ea! The best thing about this place is the location.
Location was prime. Accommodations were underwhelming for the high price. Also attempted to contact the Concierge 3 times to arrange a special birthday flower arrangement for my wife. They never called me back. THREE TIMES.
Great location and excellent service. Breakfast choices at hotel where few and overpriced.
very large room, comfy bed, large bathroom, access to Boston highlights. nothing!
The staff are excellent, the rooms very comfortable and the location is perfect, close to the T and right on the park.
Leah at the front desk was amazingly friendly and attentive to our needs! Car service no longer available. Rooms are getting old and a tad musty
After making arrangements for our kids to stay with friends for the night, my wife and I booked a room at the Taj to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Within hours of checking in, we were startled by loud, raucous music. So loud that we had trouble hearing each other from across the room even though we were 3 floors below. Turns out the Taj was hosting a wedding party in the roof. Management said they were booked and couldn't move us. It was so unpleasant, we ended up checking out that same night so we could get a good night's sleep.
We had a room overlooking Public Garden and it was great. Nice view during the day and at night. Hotel is on Newbury Street and close to nice shopping, good restaurants, Beacon Hill - lots to do. Afternoon Tea is wonderful. We had a suite and they charged us $25 for rollaway bed for our daughter - tacky.
Don't leave your car in valet for over the 24 hour period or you will be charged $27 for 1 1/2 hours over... Still don't understand the Math there!
The bed was too firm. Had a hard wire around the edge of the mattress. No Iron, No Microwave, No Fridge. The shower was tiny.. really small. Not comfortable at all.
Extremely dirty. Unclean pillows and mattress. Not washed bathrooms.
Great location, rooms were clean, a lot of ports/outlets Room is kind of small, a bit pricey for the size of the room
Bathroom was pretty small.
Gym - small
The hotel looked nicer online to be honest. The staff were pretty great. House keeping was really good with fixing the room after i called about the bed being dirty. They left a nice note and some snacks/drinks as well. The TV was really nice. Our room was not very well kept. It was dusty, the bed hadn't been changed I believe, the sheets and pillow case was dirty and hairy, and the bathroom smelled like ciggaretes and was kind of dirty. the room was better than a motel so it wasn't the worst, just a little too pricey for the kind of quality you end up getting.
The TV and shower are excellent as is the location of the hotel. Knowing how expensive downtown Boston hotels are, I appreciate being able to stay in the heart of the city at such a low cost. Sadly, the staff isn't very friendly. They always act like they are doing you a favor if asked a question or reporting the elevator malfunctioning!!!!
Rooms were clean, Staff pleasant. Nice gym. Love the security card elevator feature. Should be in all hotels. Elephant castle is always pleasant. I didn't like that my room didn't have an ironing board & safe. In my opinion those two should be a no brainier & standard.
Receptionist clerks responsive to questions and pleasing traveler. The bathroom shower was excellent. The heating unit in the room was noisy. The breakfast was skimpy; commercial granola bars, oranges, bananas, coffee from machine (all impersonal).
Thin walls; heard neighbors
- Simple check in and check out procedure. - Some complimentary amenities in the morning (free coffee and fruit) - Good location for business - Not the newest facility - could stand an upgrade for the carpeting, floors and bathroom - Communal iron and other in-room amenities takes some getting used to - Not recommended for families traveling with children as there's nothing for them to do on-site.
the rooms size and style
Staff very helpful Considering the cost of the 3 rooms (we had a family group of 9), I would expect a complimentary abbreviated breakfast offering. I walked down the street for coffee.
This was a much nicer hotel than I expected for the money I paid. We were traveling with two children and had no problems. Everyone, especially the concierge was friendly and helpful. The hotel is about a 5 minute walk from Quincy Market and the Aquarium. The Italian North end is just a little further. Great overall experience. The only downside was the parking at the hotel was extremely expensive and was valet only. I'm sure there were other less expensive options nearby, but we didn't want the hassle of driving around the city with two crabby kids in the car.
The hotel was beautiful and the beds fabulous. The best part of our amazing stay was the service. Jerry at the front desk and Steve, the concierge, went above and beyond to treat me, my daughter and two grandsons to a memorable introduction to Boston including sightseeing, public transportation, wonderful restaurants. I have visited world class hotels all my life and never experienced this level of caring and guidance. Bravo!!! The price!!!!
The customer service was outstanding! So professional and attentive. Can't wait to go back! I can't say anything but great things .
Good upmarket hotel at reasonable price with helpful & friendly staff
The best part was necessarily the SPA, gym and swimming pool which can make a major diffrence in any hotel stay. The staff manning the cafe and restaurants clealry requires more experinence and effectiveness.
An excellent Boston experience all around
The service was great. The staff caters to your every need. The room was very comfortable and provided a nice view of the city.
Location Staff was inattentive and seemed bored. I arranged for a crib for my room for my son and upon arrival, it was not in the room which was hugely inconvenient. I had to call to have it brought up. Also, wifi should be free in this hotel.
The shower kept running hot and cold and I could not set a temperature that was relatively consistent
No pool due to renovations...not mentioned when reservations were made...not explained when checked in...
Didn't like how the website advertises a pool and spa but they have neither.
The Westin is located in the heart of Boston with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and shopping. Great location for business travelers. Customer service was also great. Definitely worth checking out for your next business trip!
What you would expect from a Westin. Clean, fairly modern rooms, big TV, complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea. It's connect by skywalks to other malls so you can get to many places without even hitting the street. Had little interaction with the staff but they were all courteous and efficient.
Location, very comfortable bed Bathroom too small, water with very low pressure
You can get to Copley Place and the Pru without going outside so weather is not an issue. Lots of restaurants nearby including Eataly. Symphony Hall is walkable. You can also walk down Newbury Street to the Public Garden. Hotel is small enough that you're not overwhelmed by people everywhere like the Marriott nearby. Parking is expensive! No coffee/tea in lobby - just in room.
Arrived in Boston just in time for a heavy snowfall accompanied with a vicious wind. Being from snowy Colorado I was well aware of fast changing weather conditions. The Westin staff were also aware and took on the opportunity to show off their talent. These people know how to take care of customers with their great service, personalities and that always lovely humor. I'll be back!
Couldn't ask for a better location. No free wifi. Only basic tv channels.
The location was good to see Boston & get to our cruise. Wedding music was loud & heard on the 6th floor. You should have better toilet paper & kleenex.
I thought the rooms were small especially for a family of four.
We unexpectedly needed a hotel for one night in Boston. Went to Kayak for a solution and ended up in this luxury hotel for a very reasonable price right in downtown Boston just across the street from the Flower Show which was right where we wanted to go!
Newly renovated ... fantastic bathroom and shower
Great stay. Had an event at Seaport World Trade Center. Would stay again
The Seaport Boston Hotel seems to have been recently upgraded, as the rooms are quite modern, comfortable and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable and I appreciated the bedside buttons to set the door to privacy, and turn off the lights. I was also impressed by the hotel's environmental focus. There were two bins in the room--one for trash and the other for recycling. The customer service was great and I also liked that tipping is not allowed. Gratuity is automatically included in the restaurant (just 18%) and the doormen do not accept tips for helping with bags. I also used the business center and was surprised to find that use of the scanner, copier and printers was free. I was able to print documents for a presentation for free. I had a great experience as this hotel and would highly recommend it to others. I don't have any criticisms of this hotel!
No heat
The pool was closed for renovations and we were not informed in advance. Had we known, we would have booked our stay at another hotel for our getaway
"Full-service", with convenient tip-inclusive billing. This eases a minor business travel headache. Great location and facility.
Everything was perfect! Great service, brunch was delicious! Gym was Great too. We had three friends stay in two double beds. When I booked it I couldn't find 2 queen beds. Two doubles were a little small, but they were comfortable.
View and free shuttle to downtown
The online description advised on-site parking, it sure was, at $38 a day, I could have stayed at the Marriott down the road with free parking $38 a day parking, turned my $150 room into a $200 a night room after taxes, very deceiving
Hotel staff were excellent, helpful, and very accommodating when there was a mix-up with room assignments. We really appreciated their friendly and gracious service.
Easy about 1 mile walk to back bay. Room smelled musty. First was given a room that wasn't cleaned properly. A shirt was in the corner of the room and a black mascara mark on the pillow. Then was moved to a room with a balcony which was nicer but still smelled musty and had eaten food(baba ganoush) left in the fridge. Housekeeping needs to improve! Will never stay again. Hyatt Regency in East Boston by the airport is way better!
Hotel is clean and comfortable, Free wifi. High parking costs
Parking shoub be free.... One reazon i change to anotyer hotel.... But the night i stay was perfect.. Larry G
Good level of service and venue Pool is too far from rooms
Special thanks to Maria at the restaurant, and Roe, the omelette chef for outstanding service. Nothing.
Good elevator security, location, friendly doormen, the staff apologized for not taking care of my water problem or leaving a note. Didn't fix the loud banging noise when I used the hot water in the bathroom sink, mold in the shower drain, shower clothes line didn't work, no Boston papers available, coffee poor quality, Starbucks croissants were day old and cost $4+, I had a view over industrial Boston, obstructed by the gym. Even the gym faced away from the water.
loved my room and the location!
breakfast was very good comfort parking was an additional coast. We had two cars $80 total you can hear what is going on in the whole way and next-door room
The staff are very nice and accomodating. Rooms are comfortable and include wifi. The restaurant is just ok
Customer Service was amazing - staff was efficient, friendly and helpful. Over all feeling of this place is customer-centric without being stuffy or gratuitous -Would love to go back again! It was a little hard to get to off the highway - but not much they can do about that ;)
andre and young man from new jersey was the best person who hever attended me at a hotel . Top notch. the business center and gym need an upgrade
The brick work was super cool and the location is top notch. Walking Charles street and public garden was amazing If you stay in the jail rooms the lobby can get a little roudy, but bar closes at 2am so it's quiet after that
We've stayed at the Liberty several times. We love it. Great location, great restaurants, and the lobby is amazing.
The liberty staff, amenities, location and feel were top notch. I did not like how thin the walls connecting the rooms were. It was hard to fall asleep at night a few nights we were there because there was no sound buffer.
The hotel is very unique for sure. How often do you get to stay in a prison in luxury? The staff is very friendly, and the glass of sparkling wine at check in was lovely. The quiet lobby turns into a very lively nightclub in the evening. Our view was a tiny slice of the Charles river and the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The price for everything from drinks to breakfast is obscene. My husband and I had breakfast in Clink Sunday morning, I had Bacon and eggs, with 6 pieces of red potatoe,and two cold pieces of toast. My husband had the same except he had sausages that were undercooked, and we each had coffee. The total came to $59.92 without tip. We didn't get menus, just ordered, so we were stunned. Buyer beware!!
Great rooms, great service. Not very family friendly.
Clean and comfortable. Good valet staff. $50 parking... conveniently not mentioned prior to arrival. Asked for 2 queens and got a king. Nothing but 20-somethings in the lobby any time I was in it (ZZZzzzzzz). As I almost live in hotels, I care about the mix for my own sanity and it would be nice to have a more professionally/intellectually diverse mix. Inconvenient access to AC plugs at the desk. Occupancy sensors suck. No mint:)
Structure Pretty much everything
The staff was very friendly and courteous. Location was excellent for my needs Price was way too much for the room and amenities. Very poor value for the money. Does not compare to the Four Seasons or the Ritz in comfort price or amenities. Room was not very comfortable and to charge $19.95 for high speed internet per day is outrageous.For the price it should be complimentary. Would not stay there again.
Bar at night was so packed you couldn't get a drink.
Very friendly staffs. Free Wifi only for 2 devices per room & it's not the high speed for playing games. Upgrade is $20 extra.
Wonderful location, comfortable and clean room, friendly staff. What else can I ask for a 3 day visit to the city. Can't think of anything.
Friendly staff; accommodated a late check out request, but with a fee to be paid. Not an issue. Promised champagne and strawberries for special occasion (but never arrived). Great location. Bellmen were extremely helpful! Front desk staff seemed friendly, but read issues we had. Had there not been any of the issues, this would've been a great stay, I just don't know why there were so many missteps. It was a good stay, if you look at room size, bed comfort, bathroom size and comfort (just don't expect privacy; everyone will know your business in there!), friendliness, location. This should be a phenomenal stay. It has all the makings for it. It must've been a full moon or something that weekend. Was promised champagne and strawberries the first evening, but it didn't come. The next day, the room wasn't cleaned when we arrived back at 11pm, so called to have at least the bed made and fresh towels (they offered a discount on an additional night, which was accepted, though didn't go smoothly at final check out for some reason); also mentioned the missing champagne and strawberries, was told they'd be there the next night, but again no champagne or strawberries when we returned. Ever. Hallway was meeting central at 3am for drunken shenanigans by other guests. Finally, on the fourth day, after returning to the hotel after a long day, the wireless entry failed, so we had to wait to be let into the room. To the front desk's credit, they were going to upgrade us for free on the last night for the inconvenience, but one of us needed to get back into the room because they were flying out in two hours, so that wouldn't work. Was promised an email accounting, even gave email address and was promised in 5-10min; it's now over twelve hours later, and still no receipt in my inbox or spam/junk folder.
Close to everything but quiet to recharge Parking, not included
The location was great with close proximity to public transportation and that made it easy for us to get around the city. Front desk was able to get us a room with double beds on a busy holiday weekend. 1) Slow elevator to get to lobby 2) Steep valet parking fees 3) Room service did not clean the room on our first day. I am not sure whether it was because of busy holiday weekend.
Comfy beds and clean room located easy walks from Boston Common Faneuil Hall and so much of the tourist stops we wanted to see. Salvatore's was a decent restaurant right across the street. Snooty staff at front desk. Restaurant staff courteous. Not a hotel with a family vibe. It seems more suited for business and conference attendees
Had online check in everything was very clean beds comfortable great staff
Room was immaculate and newly renovated. Front desk staff was extremely helpful and accommodating for my late check in. I am from the area and stayed overnight to avoid public transit issues on the morning of an important meeting. I would definitely stay there again!
Staff was very helpful and kind. After taking a red eye they were able to accommodate us on an early check in. Hotel and rooms were clean. Beds were comfy too. AND it's close to everything/walking distance.
Nice and clean. Annoying to pay for parking. Made me really angry, the hotel should have free parking for its guests. $40-55 a night is just ridiculous.
Location is great in the center of everything walking distance anywhere to Boston. That breakfast is not included with the price tag of the room breakfast should be complementary. Parking under the hotel should be priced accordingly and have a special pricing for hotel residents.
The location was superb. The hotel is within walking distance of most attractions, shops, and metro. Chinatown is only one block away, with many delicious food choices. The pool could be cleaner. They should provide locks for the lockers.
everything worked good location
Quiet for the location
The location is great, the restaurant and bar has good food and drinks, the staff was friendly and helpful. We booked three rooms at this hotel because there were 6 of us and we all booked the same type of room but they tried giving one couple in our party a smaller room, but they did fix it so that was good. Also, the refrigerator in our room was broken, but they also came and fixed that right away.
I loved the robes, comfort of the bed and pillows, provided toiletries in the bathroom. We also discovered that there was a towel warmer which was very nice. The tv was great- there was a fridge which came in handy when we had left over food. The in room keurig and travel cup was super convenient There was Giant bottle of FIJI water sitting by the coffee machine labeled that it would cost $7.00 for each if consumed. Kind of annoying I wanted them the entire time but couldn't get over the price.... I can't pay $7 for water.
The location was excellent - just a short walk from Boston Commons, Copley Square, the Green and Orange T lines and commuter lines, and several great restaurants. The room was cozy and provided the necessary amenities and the bed was very comfortable. Heather the concierge went above and beyond our expectations in handling our requests and helping out with some post-Boston Marathon logistics. All of the staff from check-in to the housekeeping staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The hotel displayed the charm of a historical building but with all of the necessary modern conveniences. The elevators were a bit small and we had to pass one up at times when there were more than a couple of people waiting or when they were full. The lobby was a bit small and was a bit of a bottleneck during and after check-in. The Precinct bar had a good energy and good drink selection but the food and desserts were just okay (we did not get a chance to try the restaurant). We wish there was a pool or hot tub, which would have been perfect for post-race recovery.
the entire experience was fantastic. The Concierge, Heather, was outstanding.
Everything was walking distance from the hotel. Staff was really friendly.
Very comfortable bed and perfectly situated Unrequested early morning wake up call on check out date
good hotel, good location, great!
Excellent and enjoyable stay at the hotel. The hotel staff were very professional and helpful. The facilities were ideal. Cuffs bar is great fun. Good location not noisy, shops and sights not far to walk. N/A
Back bay location is perfect Coffee in lobby and Lobby in general Room furnishings Bathroom Valet parking very slow
The staff was extremely attentive and eager to help.
The room was a good size and the facilities very good with very good service to support
Shower head needs replacing room 410
Room was great; location superb to Fenway for Billy Joel concert, and staff was fine. Valet was extraordinary! However, had to negotiate with staff at desk to get room reserved. Booked at Hotel.com and reserved the Fenway Room which is shown on their website as looking over Fenway Park. When we asked for it upon arrival desk clerk told us a lot of people THINK it looks over Fenway but it doesn't. Even if it did there was construction obliterating any view. (Picture on Hotel.com misleading: hotel is on Beacon Street a block from Fenway Park). He gave us a "Kenmore" room which looked into alley-type street. Asked for refund of difference, told not done, but upgraded to suite. Satisfied with new room..
We travel alot and I don't think I have ever stayed in a nicer hotel. The rooms were exceptional from cleanliness of the rooms to the friendliness of the staff. I will never stay in another hotel in Boston but thisone. Nothing!
Service was great, Room and amenities were lush. For a BU Alumni attending some University events it was perfectly convenient! Valet was a little pricey...park on the street if you can but the Valet guys offered great service! Valet parking was pricey for Boston!
The staff was very nice. Service impeccable. Beds were so comfortable!!!! We will be back!!!! There is not a single thing I did not like about this hotel. It was wonderful!
Wifi was terrible. You couldn't even get high speed wireless in the lobby. You had to pay for it and even then it was spotty at best. For the money we paid for the room, reliable internet service is not too much to ask.
The staff at the Hotel Commonwealth was friendly and accommodating. My Mom and I stayed one night in order to attend the Patriot's Victory Parade, and though we opted for a late checkout, we ended up getting stuck on the parade route. We called to let the hotel know, and they were very kind. Instead of charging us for half a day, they went and packed up our room for us, and held our luggage in the bell closet. The hotel was beautiful and the pillows and beds were some of the best I've ever slept in! Will definitely stay again.
Smelled good, friendly people, the room, the fancieness Issues with my prepaid credit card apparently they're not accepted. This should be noted somewhere when booking. I didn't have another credit card or enough cash. In the end it was worked out but it was unneeded stress. When checking out (645 am) we needed to wait for a bit. There was no staff at desk
Didn't even know it was the Boston Redsox Official Hotel. Lots of sports memorabilia, great creature comforts, staff eager to please. Jonathan at front desk was the standout employee that made our stay even better. He had great tips, suggestions for sights & food and truly made us welcome. Having to leave
Location and atmosphere Received a queen size not the king and there were issues with the minibar
breakfast at this hotel is below hotel standards!!!
View of the sea & quality service Breakfast not included in price. Overall cost too expensive (bed+breakfast+taxes)= more than 400 euros per night)
Excellant facility, perfect location, easy walk to Little Italy and other shopping, Fennial Hall. NO
Wonderful location with a world class view of the Boston Harbor, the airport across the bay and the flashing lighthouse at the mouth of the Atlantic beyond. Very good downstairs staff, lovely restaurant and bar, and spectacular if you like boats, the water, watching the weather and walking to the aquarium, etc. Easy to get to by water taxi from the airport -- an adventure. The sheet on the bed had what was certainly a fresh red blood drop on it -- like someone had cut them selves and didn't know while making the bed -- when we finally came in late the first night. The staff took care of this and the room was very clean after that.
The staff could not have been nicer in particular the Concierge Desk It was expensive but because it was a conference we stayed there
A tad expensive, but beautiful for that special treat. Location, quality, services, staff friendliness, all 10/10.
spa , pool . close to gardens .with transportation. good food at a fair price $44.00 parking was a one time fee which is fair.will promote and stay again everthing was great!
This was a great place Nothing bad to say here
The hotel is but not more than that !
A fabulous location, with great views of the Harbour, made the start of our New England trip something to remember
The Meritage Restaurant was outstanding. Our view was magnificent and the staff was very attentive, they seem to like what they are doing. The maid service was a bit inconsistent.
Lovely hotel. Elevator system very efficient. Rooms very spacious. Noisy neighbors. Called front desk and they didn't seem to do anything.
the room was very clean,great view of the city and the bed was fantatic.will stay again
Elevators are a disaster, unless you love waiting. No free wifi in the rooms (what year is this????). No fridge in rooms (what year is this???)
I think the hotel feels too old.
It is in the Copley Plaza and as such closed to every thing and like other hotels in Boston, too expensive for what one gets in return, but this one was less expensive. Though Internet was available, only at exorbitant price; amenities in the room, none; one plain bottle of water was $7.50, though we had a nice view to the street, still the room was not cozy, rather detached , impersonal and with white all around gives the sensation one is in a hospital and it is sickening. no night reading lights. In the middle of night to much lights moving to the room frm out side.. It is clear one is not at home!
I recommend valet parking. Location is excellent for shopping too and staff are great. Bathroom was not cleaned properly may be the product they used and did not finish wiping down because toilet cover and seat was sticky.
The location was great. For $640/night there were zero amenities. Such as, the room came with 2 keurig pods, if you needed more (for your 4 night stay) they would happily provide them for you for $1 per kcup. Wifi was extra. Oh, there was a continental breakfast on the 28th floor however, for my $640/night that was not included in my stay. Not sure how you upgraded to coffee and a donut.
the view was the best. Have to get private parking, costed same as my stay at the hotel. waited for 1 hour and made 5 calls to get brushes.
The amenities, the restaurants, the staff, the rooms were all very nice. I was very upset with the fact that my room had no internet access other than paying $13 to $17 a day. I am sure when I made my reservation through Kayak that in the description of the room it read that internet access was included. I called the concierge desk but they were of no help to me. As nice as my stay was, I would not stay at this hotel again nor would I recommend it. The elevators were a mess during my stay too. Everyone staying there was upset and complaining about the incredibly long wait times.
It was in walking distance to restaurants, shopping and many historical sites. I had an amazing view of the harbor and the room was very comfortable and clean Although the food was good the menu needs more variety
Located in large shopping mall in center of town. Very clean and relatively comfortable. Water bottle in room cost $7.50. Elevators very slow on occasion. Very old TV system with limited HD channel selection.
Walking distance to all central Boston. Fantastic location Shower is a glass box dividing the bed room and bathroom. Perfectly ok if you're into that sort of thing
I encountered a few problems and the staff acted immediately to accommodate me.
Cleanliness, bedding. I really missed a coffee pot in room and thought wifi should be gratis
the hotel had an excellent location in the middle of town and right across from quincey market and all sorts of historic places also near the water. I did not like the colors in the room, not really funky and stylish
Nice doormen Cramped rooms that were not sound proof. No character to the rooms
The location was perfect for seeing almost everything in Boston. You ar eright in the centre of things yet it is not noisy like some hotels right in the hub of town. 2 things - No coffee maker in the room...thankfully coffee shops were close by...and having to pay for Internet in business centre
Friendly staff, clean room, superb matresses.
I actually like the location, since it's a little quiet. It's clean and hip and the staff is not in your face, but always helpful when you need. It's a tasteful place to stay.
The location was great especially in proximity to public transportation. The decor was simple and comfortable. The noise coming from the hallway and room next door was somewhat bothersome. The lounge on the groundfloor became a night spot on the weekend and guests are continuing to party going back to their rooms. The acoustics in the lounge were very loud as well.
the staff late cleaning
I liked both restaurants inside. It was very clean. The staff were amazing. It was a great experience.
The front desk staff was friendly and expedient. Great location, right on the water -- excellent running trails. All rooms have waterfront views. My room was clean, comfortable, and updated. There are set taxi rates from the hotel to the airport -- so be sure you get the negotiated fare! Art Bar had slow service -- I would recommend leaving the property to eat.
Great staff Goog location Goodl value Everything
clean, modern, gym was big and pool too i could hear the toilet of the next door room, it was hot and the fan i got was too noisy
Was here on business but wished I had taken a day to just relax. Right on the Charles, beautiful setting, close to everything.
The hairs in and around the tub were so unpleasant, I spent about 15 minutes cleaning the tub before I could use it. Shampoo from dispenser does not lather. How many people touch those nasty things??? It also fell off the wall when i was trying to dispense shampoo. We were interrupted twice due to smoke complaints on our floor. We smelled it too. The kids next door screamed and ran around until about 11. But I booked this room JUST to get some peace and quiet while working on an important project for work. That didnt happen. If i knew the night would go like this I wouldnt have spent 200 dollars. Also, the beds are extremely uncomfortable and there is no extra blanket to be found anywhere in the room.
Everything was modern looking and a great location Too pricy for a thursday night
Clean, Warm, nice rooms and great staff. I would stay there again. No negatives.
great dining on the riverfront. Friendly staff Food and beverage excellent. Would be nice if they had more vegan/vegetarian choices.
We had a meeting there and the staff went above and beyond to help us with our special requests and last minute changes
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Ed Sheeran might be trying out his Justin Timberlake style on his radio single "Sing," but the UK singer-songwriter returns to form with "All Of The Stars," off The Fault In Our Stars film soundtrack. During his appearance on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" on Tuesday (June 3), Sheeran stands at a mic, strums his guitar and soulfully delivers one of the film's best songs.
The soundtrack also features contributions from Grouplove, Jake Bug and Lykke Liand dropped May 19. The film, starring Shailene Woodley, opens everywhere this Friday, June 6.
Meanwhile, Sheeran drops his new album x on June 23. Lucky fans will get the chance to attend a listening party at the iHeartRadio Theatre in Los Angeles several days early, on June 17. In addition to performing many of the album's tracks, he will participate in a live Q&A session, hosted by Mario Lopez. Of course, if you can't make it, a 30-minute version of the event will stream across Clear Channel's Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) and Hot AC stations on the album's release day, with a 60-minute edition to blast on iHeartRadio.com.


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Morganton, N.C.- The Brevard College men's golf team finished 11th out of 17 teams in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate, a tournament comprised of mostly of Division I golf programs.
Lynn University won the tournament with a combined team score of 854. The Tornados finished with a team score of 894, just seven strokes behind Appalachian State.
Kim Koivu led the way for the Tornados, shooting a 213 over three rounds on his way to a 7th place individual finish. Paul Calac was another top performer for Brevard, finishing 27th with a score of 218.
"As a team we are coming around," Nelson added. "I think we will post some great team scores in our last two events this fall."
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This week we're bringing you a news round up for all things FoBo. We've got FoBo holding on to post offices, the FoBo Shore, crazy old men, and pony parties. Miss something? Let us know.
The Foggy Bottom Association reports that rumors of the Watergate Post Office closing may have been just that, rumors. (PDF)
(Also check that link to read about how Trader Joe's will be giving shoppers a 5 Cent credit for each reusable bag they bring with them.)
Thomas Friedman may have been at Lisner last night, but Tuesday night at McFaddens got more people excited, as Jersey Shore's Pauly D and J-Woww made an appearance. Though some reported disappointment after finding out all too late that sold-out VIP tickets were required to actually chill with the Jersey celebs. (Though our very own Rich managed to get a high-five from Pauly-D without any such ticket.)
GW students weren't the only ones with an off-kilter Haiti message, Pat Roberton's "deal-with-the-devil" comments brought back memories of craziness past, like the time he suggested dropping a nuke on Foggy Bottom.
We really wish that there were Pony Parties in our Foggy Bottom as well.


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Bagddad TV, 2 March 2008
Adnan Oktar: There is no Great Middle East Project. There is the Great Ottoman Project. The Great Turkish-Islamic Union Project. THE ISLAMIC WORLD WILL UNITE, THE ENTIRE TURKIC WORLD, ISLAMIC WORLD WILL UNITE AND MAKE UP A VERY GREAT SUPER STATE. THIS STATE WILL BE IN FAVOR OF USA, AS WELL AS OF BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND ALL THE WORLD. THERE WILL BE A SYSTEM THAT WILL BRING PEACE, BROTHERHOOD AND EASE TO THE WORLD. CONSEQUENTLY THIS WILL BE A SYSTEM THAT WILL ALSO SAVE THE WORLD.
Vatan TV, 20 December 2007
Adnan Oktar: The world will generally take a turn for the better. Especially a unity, integration will come into being. Turkey will be the leader of both the Islamic world and the Turkic world. I hope this will happen in 10-20 years. But I think the EU will disintegrate and undergo a social collapse. I ALSO THINK THAT THERE WILL ALSO BE AN EASE IN AMERICA EMINATING FROM THE TURKISH ISLAMIC UNION AND THE TWO SUPER STATES, NAMELY THE TURKISH ISLAMIC UNION AND AMERICA WHICH WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL IN ESTABLISHING BALANCE OF THE WORLD AND THE ADMINISTERATION OF THE WHOLE WORLD.
Habertürk, 5 March 2011
An American authority who spoke to the Washington Post said that they should not have fear for the Islamic politics in these countries.
The USA adminisration is getting prepared for the administrations that will be established with the rise of the Islamic parties in Middle East and North Africa.
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Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez 4
Dave and Busters - Irvine
Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PST)
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Event Details
This will be the most exciting fight between Pacquiao and Marquez! Here is why! In their first bout in 2004, the fight ended in a draw. At it again for their 2nd bout, Pacquiao was given a controversial majority decision in 2008. And in their latest match in 2011, the Trilogy was thought to have ended with another controversial Manny Pacquiao win by majority decision.
Marquez is right to not only ask for, but get, a fourth match with Pacman to finally prove to boxing fans, worldwide, that he deserved to be the champion in every one of the last 3 fights.
Pacman looks to continue to dominate in the sport and also put to rest the doubters of his last 3 Marquez fights.
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The LG G2 sits proudly atop the Stuff.tv Top 10 smartphones list – so it deserves to be pampered with some suitably swish accessories.
We've rounded up the kit you need to keep your G2 looking and sounding its best – from cases to headphones.
LG QuickWindow Folio Case (£35)
LG's own flip case keeps your phone protected from scratches and scrapes – and allows you to interact with your G2 using LG's nifty QuickWindow UI. A clear window on the front of the flip cover displays time and weather information, notifications and music player controls, as well as letting you snooze your alarm and answer calls – all without unlocking your phone.
Pebble Smartwatch (£135)
Stuff's favourite phone deserves to be paired up with Stuff's favourite smartwatch. The Pebble pings up notifications and messages on an easy-to-read e-Ink screen, while an Android Appstore is due to launch soon, adding apps including Yelp and GoPro to your smart wristwear. You can even download a Flappy Bird clone for it.
Anker Astro Mini charger (£14)
This dinky little power pack crams in a 3000mAh battery – the same size as the LG G2's own battery, giving you a full charge in a lipstick-sized package. Perfect for extended trips away from a plug socket. You'll need a micro USB cable, mind.
Jays a-Jays Five headphones (£80)
Looking to upgrade your G2's headphones? These in-ears sit nicely in your lugholes and deliver a warm, organic sound, with plenty of dynamics and detail. A flat rubberised cable makes for minimal tangles, while there's an iPhone-style three-button remote that can be programmed using the Jays Headset Control app. It's versatile, too, allowing for long-press and multiple-click control on all three buttons. You need never take your phone out of your pocket again.
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LGBT Group Petitions Fox News To Drop Its Transphobic Coverage
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Following criticism over its recent coverage of transgender issues, Fox News is being petitioned to put an end to its long history of promoting misleading and defamatory representations of the transgender community.
Fox News came under fire after its Fox Nation website paired a January 13 article about transgender health insurance coverage with an image from the movie "Mrs. Doubtfire":
The Fox Nation post sparked a petition from LGBT equality group Basic Rights Oregon, which called on Fox News to "end its transphobic content":
Fox News: stop misrepresenting gay and transgender people with sensational and dehumanizing coverage. Trivializing transgender people's need for medically necessary health care ignores the position of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and countless other authorities on health care. We demand an apology and that Fox News end its transphobic content.
The transgender community has been a constant target of Fox News' anti-LGBT commentary and misinformation over the past several years.
Mocking Transgender People
Fox Nation has a reputation for using inappropriate images and headlines to defame the transgender community. Long before it used Mrs. Doubtfire to depict transgender health problems, it used an image of a man in a wig to depict transgender people and implied that gender reassignment surgery caused a German politician to become a leftist:
Fox News reporter Todd Starnes has also mocked transgender women. In June, Starnes reacted to the news that a pro-transgender contestant had won the 2012 Miss USA pageant by mocking her on Twitter, writing:
In 2011, the crew of Fox & Friends poked fun at Chaz Bono, who had suffered a knee injury while performing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, joking that it was "the one part of Chaz that hasn't been operated on."
During a segment about a 7-year-old transgender girl in Colorado who had been barred from joining a local Girl Scouts troop, Fox's Bill O'Reilly bluntly stated "so it's a transvestite boy."
And on January 11, both O'Reilly and Fox host Megyn Kelly mocked the appearance of a transgender prison inmate, joking that she was not attractive enough to be sexually assaulted in prison.
Attacking Transgender Protections
When Fox isn't outright making fun of transgender people, it is busy criticizing efforts to combat transphobic intolerance and discrimination.
When the Girl Scouts of Colorado chose to accept a transgender girl into its ranks in 2011, FoxNews.com turned to some of the most transphobic pundits in America to comment on the story.
The network also invited hate group leader Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, to criticize the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency for providing hormone therapy to transgender detainees. Perkins referred to the program as "cross-dressing as healthcare."
Fox also invited the founder of the notoriously anti-LGBT Liberty Counsel to condemn Macy's after the company fired an employee for refusing to allow a transgender customer to use the fitting room of her choice.
The Fox & Friends crew has repeatedly mocked efforts to accommodate transgender people, including gender-neutral housing policies on college campuses and gender-neutral passports.
The crew also celebrated the International Transgender Day of Remembrance by scoffing at a transgender inmate in Massachusetts who requested that the state provide her with electrolysis treatment to complete her gender transition.
When a California school attempted to institute gender diversity lessons to promote tolerance and understanding, Fox ran three separate segments attacking the program in two days, with Perkins warning that the lessons might indoctrinate children into homosexuality.
Fox's O'Reilly made a similar criticism of the television show, Glee, which featured a story line about a transgender teenager struggling with her gender identity. O'Reilly warned that the show would encourage "dopey kids" to experiment with homosexuality and potentially identify as transgender.
Fox's harshest criticism, however, has been reserved for the supportive parents of transgender youth. Fox's O'Reilly suggested that the parents of a transgender boy in Maryland might be guilty of "child abuse" for supporting their son.
Peddling Transphobic Pseudoscience
A large chunk of Fox's anti-trans talking points originate with Dr. Keith Ablow, the network's resident anti-LGBT pseudoscientist and a member for Fox News' "Medical A-Team."
Ablow is most famous for igniting a controversy surrounding Chaz Bono's appearance on Dancing with the Stars in 2011. Ablow warned that children watching the show might be convinced to identify as transgender, a claim that was quickly discredited by medical experts. During several appearances on Fox, Ablow defended his column, comparing transgender people to people suffering from anorexia and heroin addiction.
Despite being chastised by major medical organizations, Ablow used his FoxNews.com column to continue to assert that Americans are "Bono-ing... ourselves into oblivion."
Ablow has also used his position as a medical "expert" to criticize a J. Crew catalogue featuring a picture of designer Jenna Lyons painting her son's toenails pink. Ablow warned that such imagery might throw children into "psychological turmoil" and cause people to "grotesquely amputate body parts."
When news broke of a lesbian couple in California deciding to support their transgender daughter, Ablow peddled the myth that having same-sex parents may have caused the child to become transgender. He also misinformed viewers about the consequences of allowing potentially transgender youth to use hormone blockers, claiming that the hormone treatments would be "tough to reverse."
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SAINT LEO, Fla. - Day 3 of Iron Lion has been completed with the Tire Flip, Prowler Pull and Team Wall Sit competitions in the books. The Tire flip event consisted of a 60 yard tire flip where each team chose 4 members to participate. The team of 4 worked together to flip the tire end over end for the 60 yards. Team Wan took home the 5 points awarded to the lowest time coming in with a 1.00.88
The Final competition of the day was the Team Wall Sit which was won by Team Wan having RHP Stephen Grove hold the Wall Sit the longest with over 12 minutes. This Wall Sit competition will determine the seeding for the Team Dodgeball event which will be held on Thursday. Thursday will consist of the Team Obstacle Course and Dodgeball event. Points are doubled for the Obstacle Course so plenty of points are still up for grabs.
Current Team Standings
First Place-Team Wan-50 pts
Second Place-Team Turner-39 pts
Third Place-Team Revell-30 pts
Fourth Place-Team Brnovich-24 pts
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Conference on the Status of Women: Statement by Ambassador Wittig
(Statement as preparded for delivery by Ambassador Wittig at the General Discussion at the 57th session of the Committee on the Status of Women)
"Dear Madam Chairperson, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to thank you for the well prepared 57th session of the CSW. Germanyaligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union.
As the Secretary General has pointed out in his recent reports, violence against women occurs in all countries, contexts and settings and is one of the most pervasive violations of human rights. According to the Secretary General, as many as 7 in 10 women in the world report having experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Regarding the situation in Germany, research indicates that 40% of women have suffered physical or sexual violence after their sixteenth birthday. One in four women has suffered intimate partner violence, and 58% sexual harassment. Women with disabilities show an even higher prevalence of violence as compared to the general female population. These alarming figures have led to two Federal Action Plans and corresponding action plans on all administrative levels.
In order to successfully fight gender based violence it is crucial to exchange knowledge and adapt successful measures to the specific situations in the various countries. Violence against women can only be eliminated in the long-run if it is part of a gender equality approach and a human rights policy, which also contains the right to health, including equal access to health services.
On a regional level, the Council of Europe opened the "Convention to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence" for signature in May 2011. This Convention sets a milestone in providing us with a comprehensive human rights based and victims' rights centered instrument. Germany was one of the first states to sign this Convention and we are now implementing the provisions in order to be able to ratify.
Let me name just the most recent outstanding projects:
- In August 2012 the Federal Government published the first report on the situation of the support system for women affected by violence and their children. This report is a stocktaking of the situation and will be the basis for emerging discussions for the enhancement of the support system;
- In December 2012 Germany set up a National Action Plan for the coordinated implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security;
- This week the national telephone help-line "violence against women" will go operative. It will provide anonymous and confidential initial counseling for women affected by violence and their social environment. The number is toll free and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The counselors are trained staff. The telephone line is multilingual and barrier free. If needed, callers can be referred to the local support system.
In addition, we acknowledge that violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations in Germany's development cooperation countries. Therefore, Germany supports cooperation between governmental, non-governmental and private sector stakeholders in its development cooperation activities aimed at combating gender-based violence. Furthermore, Germany supports initiatives that focus on psychological rehabilitation of survivors of sexual violence, their empowerment and access to justice, as well as awareness raising and promotion of human rights.
But regional and national action alone is not enough to counter this human rights violation which affects so many women around the world. We need a change of mind-set and the political will to make the fight against violence against women and girls a priority.
We are convinced it is of utmost importance that the United Nations continues its action against violence against women and girls, which has already been one of the 12 critical areas of concern of the Beijing Platform of Action.
Therefore, Germany fully supports the Secretary General's Campaign UNiTE to end violence against women.
I am confident that at the end of this week we will have a powerful outcome document on this well-chosen priority theme.
Thank you very much for your attention."


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|Name: ModemManager
|Distribution: openSUSE 12.1
|Version: 0.5
|Vendor: openSUSE
|Release: 3.1.3
|Build date: Sat Oct 29 19:46:51 2011
|Group: Productivity/Networking/System
|Build host: build34
|Size: 839147
|Source RPM: ModemManager-0.5-3.1.3.src.rpm
|Packager: http://bugs.opensuse.org
|Url: http://cgit.freedesktop.org/ModemManager/ModemManager
|Summary: DBus interface for modem handling
DBus interface for modem handling. Provides a standard abstracted API (over DBus) to communicate with all sorts of modems (landline, GSM, CDMA).
* Sat Sep 17 2011 firstname.lastname@example.com - Remove redundant tags/sections from specfile * Wed Aug 03 2011 email@example.com - Update to version 0.5: + Improvements for Samsung modems + Support access technology reporting for Qualcomm Gobi modems + Fix communication with Nokia N900 devices + Support multiple CDMA Rm protocols + Fix handling of Option access technology reporting + Fix handling of CDMA EVDO registration states + Fix problems reconnecting Ericsson F5521gw modems + Better handling of some Android handset modem + Bugs fixed: rh#583691, lp#765516, bgo#641661, bgo#652682, bgo#650740, bgo#652910, bgo#637327. * Fri Jul 01 2011 firstname.lastname@example.com - Update to version 0.4.998: + Handle udev 'change' events. + gsm: - set SMS storage location before enabling notifications - handle case of entirely empty SPN correctly + ussd: fix reception, network notifications, and network requests + serial: warn when open/close take longer than 7 seconds + Add a DBus interface for setting the log level. + Add support for Samsung Y3400. + Improvements for Icera-based modems. + Improve disabling of Samsung GSM modems. + Fix leaks. * Wed Jun 15 2011 email@example.com - Update to version 0.4.997: + Add support for various Linktop devices (LW273, etc) + Implement standard D-Bus Properties interface PropertiesChanged signal + Add support for Qualcomm SMD-connected modems + Export modem state over D-Bus + Add D-Bus API for CDMA modem activation + Correctly report HSPA+ access technology + Correctly report home vs. roaming state with basic Sprint CDMA modems + Add D-Bus API for power-cycling/resetting modems + Add support for USSD responses + Finer grained and more consistent logging + Blacklist more usb-serial dongles unlikely to be modems + Add support for platform serial ports + Loosen permissions for reading device information + Add support for Samsung Y3300 Icera-based modem + Speed up probing process when ports support AT commands + Better SMS reception and reporting + Add support for some Wavecom modems + Add support for Simtech-based Prolink PH-300 + Add support for Alcatel X200 + Fix various crashes when modem is removed + Bigs fixed: bgo#636040, bgo#636438, bgo#637140, bgo#638038, bnc#674022, kde#266807, lp#673457, rh#544121. * Thu May 05 2011 firstname.lastname@example.com - Update to version 0.4.996: - Add a mechanism to get remaining incorrect PIN attempts - Add a mechanism to retrieve the equipment identifier (MEID/ESN, IMEI) - Added support for returning devices to factory settings - Better compatibility with Blackberry GSM devices - Added a Location Services API with support for GSM devices - Fixes for Novatel CDMA devices (home/roaming status, better signal quality reporting) - Better detection of EVDO registration when device is in 1X mode - Add support for newer Alcatel devices like X220D - Support for more ZTE devices - Fix modem detection failures with some Sierra devices - Add support for newer Ericsson devices - Add an SIM identifier for use when auto-unlocking modems - Add an device identifier for use when MEID/IMEI is not yet available - Handle signal quality reporting for GSM modems that don't support AT+CSQ - Add preliminary USSD support - Fix reconnection attempts with some Sierra devices - Add support for pseudo-ethernet interface on newer Sierra devices + Fixed bugs: rh#597296, rh#583691, rh#597088, bgo#626421, rh#585394, bgo#628105, bgo#627935, bgo#621815, rh#632516, lp#682282, bgo#590798 - Drop ModemManager-fix-new-glib.patch: fixed upstream. - Drop ModemManager-polkit-deprecated.patch: fixed upstream. - Create a devel subpackage for new development files. * Sun Feb 13 2011 firstname.lastname@example.com - Call relevant macros in %post/%postun: + %icon_theme_cache_post/postun because the package ships themed icons. - Add hicolor-icon-theme BuildRequires and Requires since we need to have those macros defined and we install hicolor icons, so we need to have the theme installed. * Wed Nov 10 2010 firstname.lastname@example.com - Remove zero-size files from documentation. * Wed Nov 10 2010 firstname.lastname@example.com - Own parent directories. * Fri Aug 27 2010 email@example.com - Add ModemManager-polkit-deprecated.patch to fix build with a recent polkit (>= 0.97). This is only needed on openSUSE 11.4 and later. * Mon Aug 09 2010 email@example.com - Add ModemManager-fix-new-glib.patch to fix build with recent glib. - Build PolicyKit support: add polkit-devel BuildRequires and pass - -with-polkit to configure. - Do not add -fno-strict-aliasing to CFLAGS: this is not needed anymore. * Mon Jul 26 2010 email@example.com - Update to version 0.4: + For the full list of changes, see http://cgit.freedesktop.org/ModemManager/ModemManager/log/?id=0.4 + bgo#604551: add an unlockRequired property that provides lock status, check modem PIN state before exporting it + bgo#608668: tag ChineBird PL68 ports + bgo#591047: only set auto registration if the modem isn't idle + bgo#608022: allow blacklisting various devices + bgo#617873: gsm: be more lenient in +CGDCONT parsing + rh#553199: ignore CSS on EVD0-capable modems. + rh#573510: assume +CPIN "READY" response indicates GSM capability + rh#579247: fix sypport check for last plugin + rh#569067: cdma: fix subclass registration state checking in error paths + rh#571921: cdma: prevent crash on modem removal + rh#587400: gsm/cdma: fix data port assignment + Updated translations. * Wed May 26 2010 email@example.com - Remove hal-devel BuildRequires again. - Remove ozerocdoff Recommends: usb_modeswitch is the modern solution, and it's already recommended. And ozerocdoff depends on hal, which is bad. * Thu Jan 21 2010 firstname.lastname@example.com - Upgrade to version 0.3. No new features, but includes a lot of bug fixes and much broader hardware support. * Thu Dec 10 2009 firstname.lastname@example.com - Remove unused BuildRequires hal-devel - Add build require on udev for directory ownership. * Tue Aug 11 2009 firstname.lastname@example.com - Update to the latest upstream: + Move device probing and detection to udev + Add plugin for Motorola C-series phones and BUSlink scwi275u + Add plugin for Qualcomm Gobi devices + Updated Ericsson 'mbm' driver + Better Huawei detection; don't drop BUSlink responses + Several other fixes * Tue Jun 16 2009 firstname.lastname@example.com - Update to the latest upstream: + Some fixes to the public API to correctly implement the spec. + Implement unsolicited registration for modems that support it. + Implement new "Simple" interface. + Implement cached commands. + Implement 'V1 E1' parser to work with modems which refuse to turn their echo off. + Implement Nokia plugin. + Implement a plugin for ZTE modems. + Lots of minor bug fixes.
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Loretta Lynn receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Listen to Loretta Lynn on iHeartRadio
Country legend Loretta Lynn was among a group of distinguished honorees at the White House Wednesday. President Obama presented Lynn with the Presidential Medal Of Freedom for her contributions to the soundtrack of America.
Lynn was one of 16 individuals who received the award. Other honorees included Oprah Winfrey, baseball great Ernie Banks, former President Bill Clinton, and late astronaut Sally Ride.
The Presidential Medal Of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, and is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to world peace, or to the security, cultural, or national interest of the nation.
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Where to Watch FIREWORKS!
Roanoke: July 4 FIREWORKS start at 9:30 p.m. from River's Edge field. A day of fun, food for purchase or bring a picnic, face painting and at 8 p.m., it's the Music for Americans Concert at River's Edge followed by Fireworks. musicforamericans.com
Salem Fair: Featuring evening Fireworks July 4th. The fair offers food, rides, games and live entertainment. Gates open at 4 p.m. on weekdays, noon on Saturday and Sunday. Salem Civic Center. salemfair.com. CLICK:WIN FAIR TICKETS
Forest: 28th Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest Children can play period games and watch a reenactment of the Virginia Militia. Music, period artisans and craftsmen. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. $8 admission- Under 15 free. Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest.
Bedford: Celebrate Independence Day with a visit to the D-Day Memorial. The National monument Closes at 5 p.m. July 4. Regular fees apply. Bedford's Evening FIREWORKS will be July 5, presented by Bedford Moose Lodge 1897, at 9 p.m. at their Rt. 460 location.
Lynchburg: The Lynchburg Hillcats are home July 4th. FIREWORKS will follow their 7:05 game against the Frederick Keys.
Moneta FireWORX Celebrate Independence Day with music by the WORX Band, with vendors, food, beverages, games and more, followed by FIREWORKS. 6-10:30 p.m.
Mountain Lake: Americana Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge, Admission $5. Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with the Dinner Picnic Summer Music Series: July 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the front lawn and gazebo. July 5 from 4-8 p.m. at the Salt Pond Stables with BBQ dinner and live music. July 6 from 7-9:30 p.m. Square dancing at Mary's Barn. July 7: Live band and arts & crafts show in Mary's Barn.
Concord: July 4 All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Concord Community Center $5 benefits Concord Rescue Squard
Nelson County: 4th of July Parade at 11 a.m. along Front Street in Lovingston.
Vinton Fourth of July Celebration Entertainment, children's activities, patriotic program and festival foods. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. vintonva.gov
Pulaski: July 4 Celebration Parade at 11 a.m. followed by a county remembrance of veterans at the old courthouse. 11 a.m. Free.
Buchanan: 60th Fourth of July Carnival Parade on July 4th at 6:00 p.m. with Fireworks July 4th at 10 p.m. Carnival Games, Rides, Food and Music. Fireworks again on Saturday, July 7th at 11:00 pm. Carnival begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening except Sunday. Wrist Bands $25. Advance Tickets $17.


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Stonehenge in England is an approximately 5,000-year-old monument consisting of around 30 huge stone blocks an average of 4.5 meters high and weighing an average of 25 tones arranged in a circle. The monument fascinates researchers. A great many theories have been proposed regarding these stone blocks, but the real question that needs to be answered is how these stones weighing many tones were carried an estimated 380 km from Stonehenge and then arranged together. The way that such a structure was built at a time when evolutionists claim human beings were living under exceedingly primitive conditions represents a major quandary for Darwinism. Stonehenge invalidates the claims of the theory of evolution put forward to describe human history.
Since evolutionist scientists base their theories on preconceptions alone, they try to prove that the people living at the time of the construction of Stonehenge built it by using such crude materials and stone and wood. They have tried to replicate the same conditions and transport similar stones over similar distances, but have never succeeded. This shows that this structure was not erected using primitive techniques but, on the contrary, using a highly advanced technology.
"Stonehenge may have been built as the foundation stones for a timber building. A building erected on such foundations would be immune to wind and storms. It is likely that only the building's foundations have remained. Another significant feature of Stonehenge, the date and manner of whose construction is still a matter for debate, is its relationship with astronomy. Findings show that in addition to possessing a knowledge of engineering, its builders also had an advanced knowledge of astronomy." (Harun Yahya [Adnan Oktar], The Stone Age: A Historic Lie, December, 2005)
A report that appeared on the BBC web site on 30 January, 2007, confirms that analysis. The report announced that excavations near the standing stones of Stonehenge had revealed the remains of a village believed to have belonged to the people who built it. The excavations unearthed the remains of 8 houses estimated to date back to around 2600 B.C. They contained 4600-year-old stone bed frames, stone shelves and stone cupboards. There are estimated to be at least another 100 similar houses.
BBC News, 30 January 2007
These remains show that Stonehenge may be the stone foundations of a wooden structure and that the people living at the time developed advanced construction techniques using an excellent stone, wood and metal technology. Human beings have always lived human, civilized lives, making the best use of the means available to them. A history populated by primitive entities slowly changing from apes into human beings exists solely in Darwinists' imaginations, and Darwinists have never been able to back these fantasies up with any scientific evidence. Allah reveals in the Qur'an that He has created the human body and soul in the most perfect manner:
"We created man in the finest mould." (Surat at-Tin, 4)2009-01-27 14:38:24
"And it is He Who created human beings from water and then gave them relations by blood and marriage. Your Lord is All-Powerful." (Surat al-Furqan, 54)


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Monta Ellis, Mavericks hold off late Cavaliers rally for win
CLEVELAND -- The Dallas Mavericks spent most of Monday afternoon playing as if they had a point to prove. They spent the final minutes barely hanging on for a narrow victory.
The Mavericks squandered nearly all of a 24-point lead before finally subduing the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 102-97 win. What appeared to be an easy day turned into a white-knuckler for Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, whose team bounced back from its worst performance of the season in a home loss to Portland on Saturday.
"We did a good job of holding them off at the end," Carlisle said. "We got it done. That's the bottom line."
Monta Ellis scored 22 points, Shawn Marion added 18 and the Mavericks had six players in double figures, but the game was in doubt until the final seconds.
Trailing 100-97 with 2.8 seconds remaining, the Cavaliers were called for a five-second violation when Jarrett Jack failed to get the ball inbounds. Ellis put the game away with two free throws with 1.1 seconds left.
Carlisle called Saturday's loss, in which the Mavericks trailed by 38 points early in the fourth quarter, "beyond embarrassing." And while Monday's game had too much drama, Carlisle was happy to get out of town with a win.
"It's the NBA," he said "It's supposed to get hairy."
"This was a big bounce-back win from an embarrassing loss the other day," Ellis said. "We'll be a great team if we continue to play like that with our back against the wall when we face adversity."
Kyrie Irving led Cleveland with 26 points. Luol Deng, acquired from Chicago on Jan. 7, scored 20 points in his first home game with the Cavaliers while Anderson Varejao had 18 points with 21 rebounds.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 17 points and DeJuan Blair added 13 for the Mavericks.
Dallas built a 59-35 lead late in the second quarter and maintained a double-figure lead for most of the second half before the Cavaliers rallied. Cleveland cut the lead into single figures early in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers got the lead to 91-89 on Deng's 3-pointer, but Irving missed a jumper and a 3-point attempt on the same possession when Cleveland had a chance to tie or take the lead.
A basket and two free throws by Ellis followed by Marion's steal and score pushed the lead to 97-90 with 1:35 to play. Cleveland cut the lead to 98-95, but two free throws by Jose Calderon with 11.1 seconds remaining pushed the lead to five. Varejao's basket with 5.7 left made it 100-97.
Ellis missed two free throws with 2.8 seconds left and gave Cleveland one last chance. The Cavaliers called timeout, but Carlisle put 6-foot-10 center Brandan Wright on Jack, who couldn't get off the pass on a play that was designed to get Irving the ball.
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown thought Irving was open in the far corner on the other side of the floor.
"I don't know if we've ever been that wide open before at the end of games on a situation like that," he said. "Jack just couldn't see him."
"It was going to be a tough pass," Irving said. "It was a crucial turnover. Whether I was open or not doesn't matter. We have to move on and get ready for our next game."
The Cavaliers went 3-2 on a road trip to the west coast but struggled in the first game of five straight at home. Cleveland led briefly in the first quarter, but Dallas used a 9-0 run late in the first quarter to break a 21-all tie. Dallas shot 55 percent from the field in the first half.
Marion and Blair both made all five of their shots in the first half. Marion scored 14 points while Blair had 11. Marion made his first shot of the third quarter before finally missing a 3-point attempt from the corner. He scored three points and made only one of six shots against Portland.
Blair missed his first shot attempt in the third quarter and was hit with a technical later in the period after being called for a foul while trying to grab a rebound.
Irving scored 18 points in the second half.
Deng, a two-time All-Star, will face the Bulls for the first time since the trade on Wednesday. Cleveland is 3-3 with Deng in the lineup.
The Mavericks bench outscored Cleveland 33-8. Dion Waiters, who averages 14.8 points, was scoreless in 17 minutes for Cleveland.
Mavericks center Samuel Dalembert left the game early in the third quarter with a strained left shoulder. He was taken to the locker room and didn't return.
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Regional Leaders: Bay Will Be Ready For Change
Joint Statement from Bay of Plenty Council Leaders
Regional Leaders: Bay Will Be Ready For Change
For immediate release: 1 February 2013
Today's Rethinking Local Government Conference was a good first step in making sure the Bay of Plenty communities are well informed and ready for whatever change may come for local councils, the regional mayors and chair of the regional council said this afternoon.
The conference, organised by the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, enabled a number of local bodies, authorities and ratepayers to discuss the ramifications of the Local Government Amendment Act 2012 for the future councils in the Bay.
Regional mayors and chair of Bay of Plenty Regional Council, who all attended the conference, agreed on the following joint statement following a successful day of presentations and discussion.
"It is anticipated that there will be changes in Local Government in other parts of New Zealand. That being so, change is also possible in the Bay of Plenty in the medium to long term. What that change might look like is not yet determined, so it's important we work together now to make sure we're in the best position to respond to a changing environment for the benefit of all our ratepayers.
"The fact that all these local bodies are willing to come together to collaborate and share information, is a clear indication that we can and do work together well, and that regardless of what the future looks like for the Bay, we will continue to work together to deliver effective and efficient governance.
"Bay of Plenty is a unique region and getting the governance structure right is vital. We won't just accept a one-size fits all policy, because what works in one region may not work so well in another. Consultation and engagement with stakeholders, community and iwi will also be an integral part of the decision making process.
"Local bodies in the Bay work well together and today's conference is a good example of that. We have also started operating shared services in areas like IT and geospatial services and we will continue to explore opportunities to further these. Continuing this collaboration is important because it allows us to better understand our economic, social, and environmental demographics and scope the needs and risks across our region. This in turn will allow us to address the future changes equipped as best we can be."
This joint statement is issued on behalf of Mayor John Forbes Opotiki District Council, Mayor Kevin Winters Rotorua District Council, Mayor Malcolm Campbell Kawerau District council, Mayor Neil Sinclair South Waikato District Council, Mayor Rick Cooper Taupō District Council, Mayor Ross Paterson Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Mayor Stuart Crosby Tauranga City Council, Mayor Tony Bonne Whakatāne District Council and Chairman John Cronin Bay of Plenty Regional Council.