Month: January 2008
30
Jan
If prayer is your health care…
by Kerri Ana Provost
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you might be interested to know that there will be a rally for health care at Aetna (Farmington Ave) on Thursday February 7th at 3pm....
30
Jan
The HPD Gets With It
by Kerri Ana Provost
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For people who like to bypass the news media entirely to get an idea of what’s going on, the Hartford Police Department website has been...
29
Jan
Dear Random Men Near Barnard Park,
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I have come to terms with the street harassment. Sort of. Here are the rules, now, just so you know. If I’m walking by you,...
26
Jan
Anti-War Resolution
by Kerri Ana Provost
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For more information on the anti-war resolution going before Hartford City Council on Monday, check out Dave Ionno’s write-up at Undercurrents. You can also read...
26
Jan
Hartford and the War Zone
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Item #9 on the City Council agenda for Monday January 28th: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de Recognition of Human and Fiscal...
24
Jan
Bells and Whistles of Government
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I have this thing about what I call “spinning Jesus” websites. If you recall, there was an episode of The Simpsons in which Homer learns...
19
Jan
Easier Access to Amsterdam
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I regret that I’m a few days behind on this one, but Mayor Perez released his goals for improving transportation in a commentary piece that...
15
Jan
Email Can Slip Out From Behind Closed Doors
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Classic! Well, classic for the internet age. John Rose, Jr. sent an email intended for Carl Nasto to Kevin Brookman. The Courant has a write-up...
14
Jan
Urban Winter Wonderland
by Kerri Ana Provost
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One of my favorite blogs, Urban Pantheist, shines light on the idea that a nature-lover need not feel uprooted when living in the city. Obviously,...
13
Jan
Winter Weather?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A public service announcement for people who seem to have forgotten what needs to be done when lots of snow falls: -Don’t force all employees...