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.jpg "$4 a gallon - who needs it? A guide to getting around Boston sans car")
$4 a gallon - who needs it? A guide to getting around Boston sans car
They don't call it "America's Walking City" for nothing: Boston is easy to get around sans car...whether you hoof it or let someone else do the work, you can say sayonara to high gas prices and hello to the Charlie Card!
.jpg "A Guide to Boston, Irish-style")
A Guide to Boston, Irish-style
See that little terrier on the left? Like most Bostonians, he's a bit of a hybrid...a Boston terrier through and through, but with an Irish heart. And that's the way we like it. From pubs to bizarro murals, tearjerker monuments and hardcore/Irish folk bands (not to mention the Celtics!), Boston IS Irish.
.jpg "A Guide to Boston, Italian-style")
A Guide to Boston, Italian-style
Just like the Irish, Italians have made a huge impact on Boston. From the famous North End (which, most of the time, feels like Italy itself) to the numerous festas held throughout the year, and the multitude of societies dedicated to keeping Italian tradition alive, Boston could very well be more Italian than New York (hey, our pizza's better - you know it)
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A Guide to Worldly Beers in Boston
Sick of Bud Light? Yeah, me too. So what's a Bostonian to do? Read on, my friend, for a guide to Boston's worldliest bars, taverns, pubs, and breweries.
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Best of Boston: A Guide to Finding Your Slice of the Pie
I'll go ahead and say it: in many ways, Boston is better than New York - our basketball team is better, our universities are better, and you know our baseball team is the best! Sadly though, when it comes to pizza, Boston is no New York. Here's my guide to finding a great slice in Beantown.
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Best of Brighton: A Guide to one of Boston's Sweetest Little Neighborhoods
Okay, so maybe "sweet" isn't the first thing that comes to most people's minds when they think of Brighton - but it's true, particularly compared to next-door neighborhood Allston (where the college kids party). Brighton has nearly everything you could ever need - all sorts of ethnic food, a giant package store, good hair salons - and 57% of the neighborhood is single! Get your butt to Brighton, stat.
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Cinematic Boston: From "The Out-of-Towners" to "21"
Boston is experiencing somewhat of a Hollywood moment these days. With no less than seven films shot here in the past two years, and plenty more to come, the Hub is the place to be.
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Dating in Boston: First Dates for Under $50
Dating in the Hub...All I can say is I'm glad I've never been single here. Fortunately, that little fact has given me time to explore the cheaper side of dating (also known as married life) and really, if you stay away from Back Bay (for the most part), it's not all that difficult to entertain your date for under $50 - total.
.jpg "Gotta Go? A Guide to Boston's Best Bathrooms")
Gotta Go? A Guide to Boston's Best Bathrooms
Are you the frequent pit stop type? Do you hate getting stuck in a new city without a clue as to where the finest toilets are? Check out this guide to Boston's cleanest, funkiest, and overall best bathrooms.
.jpg "Hey Daddy-O, let's go hit the Boston jazz scene")
Hey Daddy-O, let's go hit the Boston jazz scene
Okay, so while Boston definitely rivals New York for pizza, its jazz scene leaves a lot to be desired. But rather than sit at home whining while you listen to your Ella albums, why not do something about it and support the jazz scene that IS out there? From Cambridge to Roxbury, there's jazz enough to go around - you've just got to find it (but I've done that for you).
.jpg "Holy Hookah! A guide to defying Boston's smoking ban")
Holy Hookah! A guide to defying Boston's smoking ban
So you can't smoke in bars, boo-hoo. I've got some news for you - cigarettes might be banned, but shisha spots and cigar cafes are thriving in Boston. Here's a list of places where you can defy Boston's smoking ban...and then some.
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Hungry? Work at Harvard? I do! A Guide to Lunching in Cambridge.
A guide to the popular lunchtime spots of Cantabrigia; those I frequent, those I refuse to set foot in, and those I would probably die without.
.jpg "In and Out in 30 Minutes Flat: Lunch in Boston's Financial District")
In and Out in 30 Minutes Flat: Lunch in Boston's Financial District
Listen up, working drones! You've got 30 minutes to get out the door, get into a restaurant, grab some grub, shovel it down your throat, and head back to the office...if you're lucky, you'll have 30 extra seconds to brush your teeth.
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Indulge! Getting beautiful in Boston (with a cruelty-free twist)
A guide to the best Boston beauty product shops, salons, and spas, with an emphasis on my favorite - the cruelty-free product crowd!
.jpg "Oh sari, I thought you liked your food spicy! A guide to Boston's best Indian food")
Oh sari, I thought you liked your food spicy! A guide to Boston's best Indian food
I love Indian food. I love it so much I'll eat it anywhere, even in a mall - that's commitment. But it took me several months to learn the ropes of Boston's Indian food scene: fancy place, food not necessarily so great...mall cheapie, amazing. Whoulda thunk it?
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Photographing Boston: Your Favorite Picks
As a burgeoning (read: totally amateur) photographer, I love taking pictures of my beautiful city. What are your favorite places to photograph? I know you want to tell me (and I promise I won't steal them...okay, no I don't).
.jpg "Post-Dorm Days: Getting your Boston apartment from shabby to chic in no time")
Post-Dorm Days: Getting your Boston apartment from shabby to chic in no time
Boston is not a cheap place to live - so once you get past the $1,000+ rent bill, you've hardly got anything left for decorating...So print out this guide for your drive around Boston for the quickest, easiest spots to grab some cheap furniture, decor, and anything else you might need.
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Reading is Sexy: Where Bostonians Do Their Reading
If intelligence = sexiness, then Boston is way at the top of the sexy list. Find out where Bostonians do their reading.
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Shopping in Boston...'nuff said
Boston newcomers tend to assume that the Back Bay and the malls are it when it comes to Boston shopping - wrong - Shopping in the hub is way more than designer stores and malls!
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"That's why they call it Beantown" - A guide to burritos in Boston
Boston...Beantown. Beantown...burritos. You see where this is going right? Boston might be built on a foundation of chowdah and lobstahs, but that doesn't mean we don't have room for some kickass burritos!
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The LOLiest guide to tha internetz.
Sad and lonely? Put on your lollerskates and get out and enjoy yourself. Life is too short to wallow when there's a whole interweb out there filled with ridiculous photos, videos, and captioned cats. Because nothing is funnier than people's misfortune/talking cats/passive aggressiveness/failure... people.
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The Ultimate Guide to Boston's 21 Neighborhoods
Although Boston only has about 590,763 residents, they sure have a lot of neighborhoods to choose from! From supposedly scary "Murderpan" (c'mon, it's not that bad) to haughty Beacon Hill, Bostonians never get tired of walking their city's historic streets.
.jpg "Vegetarians Save Lives! A Guide to Eating Veggie in Boston")
Vegetarians Save Lives! A Guide to Eating Veggie in Boston
I spent more than half of my life as a vegetarian, so even though I've fallen back into carnivorous ways, I get it. Check out these vegetarian and vegan treats.
.jpg "Who Loves the Red? A Wino's Guide to Boston")
Who Loves the Red? A Wino's Guide to Boston
In this beer-laden town, it isn't always easy to find your red. Whether you're a wino-lite or a homebody drinker, you'll find something to tide you over until the next bottle in this guide.
.jpg "Wicked Weird: A Guide to Boston's Bizarre")
Wicked Weird: A Guide to Boston's Bizarre
A statue of Leif Erikson, explorer who never made it here? A giant steaming tea kettle above a coffeeshop? Boston's wicked weird, huh?
.jpg "WTF Happened to Your Face!? A Guide to Awful Plastic Surgery")
WTF Happened to Your Face!? A Guide to Awful Plastic Surgery
Celebrities: they've got everything, and yet they want more. And then there's the non-celebrities who mess with their faces just to get famous. Here's the best of the worst.
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How Great is Pink!
I have rejected the color pink for years. I have recently given up and now declare that Pink is my most favorite color in the whole wide world. If you love Pink like me, let me know. Show me your pink things. Show the world you aren't afraid to say, I love Pink.
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Worst Bands Ever...Evar
There have been many sucky bands who have sold a lot of records. In no particular order, here is my list. Flame away.
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Your Favorite Bostonians
Boston is the birthplace of some of the greatest, most talented people to grace the Earth. I mean, how can you not be accomplished when you're surrounded by so much history and so many universities? All these awesome people make me proud to be a Bostonian (Hi, we gave birth to the New Kids on the Block. 'Nuff said). Who is your favorite known (or maybe soon-to-be-discovered) Bostonian? Is there a spot in Boston you can go to visit them, their home, work-place, etc? It's OK if you don't put...
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The Internet's Newest Memes
OK, as you discover memes, add them to this guide. It's easy if you try. Just peruse great sites and find the things people post repeatedly until you're sick of it. Then post them here.
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The Tao of Celebrities
Things are different for celebrities. The rules and laws that apply to the average citizen don't apply to them; moral norms and values fly out the window in almost every aspect of their lives. And their immense wealth affords them almost ridiculous luxuries that make no sense to us civilians. Prepare to roll your eyes and cancel your subscription to US Weekly. (Or, renew it. Either one.)
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Happy to be at Happy Hour in Boston
It's 5:00. You've finally escaped from the evil clutches of your office. But instead of going home, you need a beer or two. And maybe some food. After a long, tiring day at work, you need to get happy. And what better place to get happy than at happy hour? Unfortunately, we live in Boston where happy hour has been outlawed! But that just means we can't get super-amazing drink deals. However, we can still have fabulous after work spots with delicious deals on food (just as important as the...
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Boston's Best Pizza
Ah, yes, the ubiquitous "best pizza" debate. But in this town full of college kids and on-the-go young professionals hungry for a quick, tasty, and cheap meal - fast, there's a total over-abundance of joints passing themselves off as serving up great pizza. So let's weed through the junk and get down to the best discs in the area.
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The History of Olympic FASHION FAUX PAS
You've all seen the scrunchie. Arguably, some people even have a problem with the low pants that the DELICIOUS Michael Phelps wears, like I said......arguably. Let's just say Project Runway needs to jump in and revamp all the gymnastics wear.....what are the faux pas YOU have noticed in Olympic history?........Side note, wouldn't it have been amazing if Michael Phelps was only allowed to wear a fig leaf?
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Shout out to jilliancyork-
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No problem on the Gelfling MJ picture. I actually had to make that one because almost no one knows what a Gelfling is, even after I tell them. Sweet guide. Keep them coming. :)
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No problemos adding the freaks. I don’t think I have any more pictures of celebrities that are all freaked out, but I do have some not-so-famous people!
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Look at this hot new profile shot… movie star, pin-up girl… lookin’ hot!
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Hi jilliancyork. I have added you as my favorite. Thanks you for commenting on my guide.
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