Month: August 2008
19
Aug
Sick of the Weak Rhetoric?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I certainly am. Every time the term “Sanctuary City” is used, it seems to be with contempt in the speaker’s voice. The Columbia Journalism Review...
19
Aug
Thought(s) for the Day
by Kerri Ana Provost
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While re-reading Urban Nightmares: The Media, the Right, and the Moral Panic over the City by Steve Macek, I came across two quotes that could...
15
Aug
State of the Parks
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This photo appears to be an old bottle sitting on the ground. It’s not. The bottle is one of several objects that I saw supported...
14
Aug
"Uncle Eddie Wants You Home by Nine" "But Mom, You Said…"
by Kerri Ana Provost
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commentary There’s been a lot to digest lately. My emotions about the violence in Hartford are similar to those I felt following 9/11. The violence...
13
Aug
“It feels so good. I have been up and down all day today […]My heart is pounding.”
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Marie Kirkley-Bey is quoted in the Courant as speaking the above words to describe her victory in yesterday’s primary. She defeated opponent Abe Giles, best...
12
Aug
Here’s What Went Down
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I could not stay for the entire meeting of the City Council last night, but during the 2.5 hours that I was there, (plus the...
11
Aug
HPD Acknowledges Citizen Complaint About Misuse of Authority
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Hartford Police Department has released a copy of the complaint filed against Hector Robles. I know I saw an extensive write-up on this the...
11
Aug
Meet the Neighbors: Hartford First Church of the Nazarene
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Since moving into my new place, I’ve come to really enjoy living next to this church, even though I am not Christian (was not raised...
09
Aug
Wanna Blog?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Hartford Public Library (downtown) is offering a free class to help people create blogs. They ask that patrons attend all three sessions, which run...