Bomb explosions reported at Boston Marathon finish

[Misfit]

‘I don’t think he could do that,

‘I don’t think he could do that,’ says roommate of Saudi Arabian man questioned in Marathon bombings - Boston.com

REVERE — The roommate of the Saudi Arabia man whose apartment was searched by Boston Marathon bombing investigators today said he doubts his friend played a role in what Governor Deval Patrick today called a terrorist attack.

“I don’t think he could do that,’’ the roommate told the Globe.

The roommate described the man as a devout Muslim who is 20 years old and a fan of soccer. He said the man is from the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia.

 

[MMDad]

I don't think, and I hope, local gov'ts, politicians and PDs have that power or authority.

The most important thing to have in an emergency is communication..and tacticly it's the first target..

I would bet the emergency services, hospitals and probably the PD itself is dependent on cell service

The airwaves belong to the Fed, and Verizon only uses them under license. Verizon does not have a right to broadcast, they have permission.

The locals may not have the power to order them shut down, but they can ask. If they ask and Verizon refuses, then a bomb goes off that was triggered by a Verizon phone, how long do you think that Verizon will remain in business? Would FCC revoke the license for actions against the public good?

The first responders are not dependent on cell service. That went early on 9/11, reinforcing the lesson that you can't count on a system that you don't run. The lack of service did nothing to hinder the response.

 

[MMDad]

Perhaps you have good sense - most people don't. So they traipse into the danger zone, get injured or killed, then they or their next of kin want to sue the city because the mean old policeman let them be in harm's way.

More often than not it's so that they don't have to put lives at risk rescuing people who put themselves at risk.

The real outcry would be if they warn you, you go in, then they refuse to rescue you because you brought it on yourself.

Look at the response to the FD in TN that didn't put out the fire at a non-subscriber's house. He was warned, chose to put his property in danger, then when it went wrongeveryone cried about the FD just sitting there.

Or the guy at the Brass Rail who died "play fighting" while the ambulance staged until the scene was safe. There were a lot of people saying they shouldn't have waited, it was because of his race, etc.

Can't have it both ways, and we as a society have chosen to have someone tell us what we can do. Get used to it, it is only going to get worse.

 

[Rt235]

Media reports have named the man as Jeffrey Bauman, a 24-year-old from Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He was reportedly waiting for his girlfriend to finish the marathon when the blast happened. He is that man in that too graphic to be seen photo. He does have a FB page, but it is kinda old.

Taken by Associated Press photographer Charles Krupa, it shows a bloodied and ashen-faced man in a grey sweatshirt being rushed away from the scene in a wheelchair.

Just thought that his name should be shared.

Prayers for all of the dead, injured and all who stepped up and helped! All heroes in my book.

 

[bcp]

Media reports have named the man as Jeffrey Bauman, a 24-year-old from Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He was reportedly waiting for his girlfriend to finish the marathon when the blast happened. He is that man in that too graphic to be seen photo. He does have a FB page, but it is kinda old.

Taken by Associated Press photographer Charles Krupa, it shows a bloodied and ashen-faced man in a grey sweatshirt being rushed away from the scene in a wheelchair.

Just thought that his name should be shared.

Prayers for all of the dead, injured and all who stepped up and helped! All heroes in my book.

I did find the videos rather telling.
the explosion, then it seemes as if without even a second thought, so many rushed right in, no concern about if another explosive was ready to go off or anything, The only thought was those that were standing there when the first bomb went off.
True heros.

 

[itsbob]

The airwaves belong to the Fed, and Verizon only uses them under license. Verizon does not have a right to broadcast, they have permission.

The locals may not have the power to order them shut down, but they can ask. If they ask and Verizon refuses, then a bomb goes off that was triggered by a Verizon phone, how long do you think that Verizon will remain in business? Would FCC revoke the license for actions against the public good?

The first responders are not dependent on cell service. That went early on 9/11, reinforcing the lesson that you can't count on a system that you don't run. The lack of service did nothing to hinder the response.

Yes, but just like our systems, nobody has access to the on and off switch but us. Government gives a license to operate, they don't maintain control.

There is NO way that Verizon, or anyone else would shut down service instantaneously in a specific area. The city gov't, the FD nor the PD has that kind of control or access..

And true, they aren't dependent on cell, but that doesn't mean they don't use it.

Now, on the other hand, a rapid response team COULD have cell blockers onboard that would stop spurious RF cell emissions from reaching a phone within a specified area. THAT may be something Boston PD has....

 

[MMDad]

Yes, but just like our systems, nobody has access to the on and off switch but us. Government gives a license to operate, they don't maintain control.

There is NO way that Verizon, or anyone else would shut down service instantaneously in a specific area. The city gov't, the FD nor the PD has that kind of control or access..

And true, they aren't dependent on cell, but that doesn't mean they don't use it.

Now, on the other hand, a rapid response team COULD have cell blockers onboard that would stop spurious RF cell emissions from reaching a phone within a specified area. THAT may be something Boston PD has....

I was listening to the scanner yesterday. They did shut down all cell service.

 

[Rt235]

I was listening to the scanner yesterday. They did shut down all cell service.

According to Gov. Patrick, never happened.

Authorities did NOT shut down cell phone service!*

Reports flew around social media, mainly Twitter, on Monday that police in Boston had shut down cellular networks to prevent an attacker from using a cell phone to detonate another explosive. At least one media report quoted an unnamed source with information to that effect, before later recanting.
In truth, Boston's wireless network was simply overwhelmed with the volume of calls and other communications in the aftermath of the attack. Service was slow and spotty, but never shut down. Verizon and other mobile carriers confirmed they'd never been contacted by officials asking them to shut off service.
Soon after the bombings, mobile carriers were beefing up their networks in the Boston area. AT&T made its Wi-Fi system publicly available for free to help take the load off traditional phone lines.

Per BPD*

 

[MMDad]

According to Gov. Patrick, never happened.

Authorities did NOT shut down cell phone service!*

Reports flew around social media, mainly Twitter, on Monday that police in Boston had shut down cellular networks to prevent an attacker from using a cell phone to detonate another explosive. At least one media report quoted an unnamed source with information to that effect, before later recanting.
In truth, Boston's wireless network was simply overwhelmed with the volume of calls and other communications in the aftermath of the attack. Service was slow and spotty, but never shut down. Verizon and other mobile carriers confirmed they'd never been contacted by officials asking them to shut off service.
Soon after the bombings, mobile carriers were beefing up their networks in the Boston area. AT&T made its Wi-Fi system publicly available for free to help take the load off traditional phone lines.

Per BPD*

Boston FD dispatcher stated that the cell service was shut down. Looks like they don't even talk to each other.

 

[GURPS]

I would imagine the Cellular system was totally bogged down with people trying to make calls


the system is NOT designed to handle 100.000 calls at once

 

[thurley42]

I would imagine the Cellular system was totally bogged down with people trying to make calls


the system is NOT designed to handle 100.000 calls at once

5 viral stories about Boston attacks that aren't true - CNN.com

Authorities shut down cell phone service

Reports flew around social media, mainly Twitter, on Monday that police in Boston had shut down cellular networks to prevent an attacker from using a cell phone to detonate another explosive. At least one media report quoted an unnamed source with information to that effect, before later recanting.

In truth, Boston's wireless network was simply overwhelmed with the volume of calls and other communications in the aftermath of the attack. Service was slow and spotty, but never shut down. Verizon and other mobile carriers confirmed they'd never been contacted by officials asking them to shut off service.

Soon after the bombings, mobile carriers were beefing up their networks in the Boston area. AT&T made its Wi-Fi system publicly available for free to help take the load off traditional phone lines

 

[MarieB]

Erin Burnett had a forensic/terrorist expert on her program tonight. They were discussing the photo with the duffel bag in front of the barricade at the site where the explosive was later detonated


He goes through everything he has to say, and she asks him what the mailbox was doing there. :Rolleyes: He proceeds to tell her that he assumes it was placed there by the USPS

 

[nomoney]

Here' a picture from FOX, there is smoke, then looks like another explosion closer.

I saw this pic blown up today and noticed the man on the roof right above the second explosion. Anyone else thing thats a little strange? (sorry, pic is in post 20 - pita to copy pic on phone.)

 

[Rt235]

I saw this pic blown up today and noticed the man on the roof right above the second explosion. Anyone else thing thats a little strange? (sorry, pic is in post 20 - pita to copy pic on phone.)

Nah.. a lot of city apartment buildings have roof top terraces/gardens. Nothing odd about that photo as far as the roof tops go.
Actually, they all have roof top access, some fancier than others.

 

[Lurk]

Erin Burnett . . . .He goes through everything he has to say, and she asks him what the mailbox was doing there. :Rolleyes: He proceeds to tell her that he assumes it was placed there by the USPS

Yeah, this is the cable host that gets Andi all hot and bothered even if she is dumb as a bag of hammers.

 

[MarieB]

Yeah, this is the cable host that gets Andi all hot and bothered even if she is dumb as a bag of hammers.

Andi who? I didn't get the other reference you made to Andi, but I got sidetracked and forgot to ask



Anderson cooper?

 

[BadGirl]

I saw this pic blown up today and noticed the man on the roof right above the second explosion. Anyone else thing thats a little strange? (sorry, pic is in post 20 - pita to copy pic on phone.)

This is Boston. Rooftops are used for watching sporting events... Buildings across from Fenway used to have bleachers on their roof until the park owners built to a height they could no longer see over...

Great vantage point to watch the finish of the marathon...

 

[glhs837]

This is Boston. Rooftops are used for watching sporting events... Buildings across from Fenway used to have bleachers on their roof until the park owners built to a height they could no longer see over...

Great vantage point to watch the finish of the marathon...

Yep, when I first saw the pic, I wondered why anyone even thought it was odd

 

[nomoney]

Yep, when I first saw the pic, I wondered why anyone even thought it was odd

Just thought it was odd that there was only one person - not multiple

 

[GURPS]

Yeah, this is the cable host that gets Andi all hot and bothered even if she is dumb as a bag of hammers.

Andi who?

Anderson cooper?

Andrew aka Andy Marquis LIVE [IIRC banned] aka Dipstick ..... constantly blathers about righty this righties that ...