AltWeeklies Wire
Twitter Shuts Down Connecticut Republicans' 33 Fake Accountsnew
Twitter, Inc., has shut down 33 fake accounts created by Republicans using the names of Democratic state representatives. The Republican scheme was to send out posts under the Democrats' names mocking the liberal tax-and-spend bastards.
Hartford Advocate |
Gregory B. Hladky |
10-21-2009 |
Politics
Birth of a Blowhard: Glenn Beck in Connecticutnew
When Beck arrived at KC 101 in early 1992, he was a semi-failed, drug-and-alcohol addicted, Top-40s radio jock desperately looking for a route to stardom. By the time he left seven years later, he had figured out that talk radio was the future and conservative shtick could be revamped to serve as his escalator to fame and fortune.
Hartford Advocate |
Gregory B. Hladky |
10-21-2009 |
Media
Colleagues Reflect on Sotomayor's Formative Legal Experience in Connecticutnew
From the moment the self-described "wise Latina woman" was tapped by President Obama to be the first Hispanic to serve as a Supreme, the cheers and jeers from those judging her prevailed over her actual record of service.
Hartford Advocate |
Chandra Niles Folsom |
07-21-2009 |
Politics
Swingers Amiss: Is Group Sex Obscene?new
When swingers swing, is it obscene? Depends on your definition of "obscenity." And of "public."
Hartford Advocate |
Brianna Snyder |
07-21-2009 |
Culture
No News is Good News: Jon Stewart Talks
Stewart is not just a smart-ass; he's actually smart. And while he can be glib, he's arguably one of the most moral people on television news.
Hartford Advocate |
Adam Bulger |
06-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Trick or 'In Treatment'new
Therapy, as Winston Churchill remarked of Russia, is "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." That's why the new HBO series, In Treatment, makes for such compelling and fearsome drama.
Hartford Advocate |
A.J. Loftin |
03-11-2008 |
TV
Americans Just Don't Want an Ovulator in the Oval Officenew
Obama isn't as developed on the issues as Hillary, but nobody cares: He's got superstar magic, he's the new TV toy consumers crave. The Presidency, ultimately, will probably go to the candidate wearing the biggest codpiece, again.
Hartford Advocate |
Cintra Wilson |
01-10-2008 |
Commentary
Huck of a Job, Iowanew
Obama proves the mainstream media is out of touch.
Hartford Advocate |
Alan Bisbort |
01-10-2008 |
Commentary
The Plastic Surgery Bubblenew
Cometic surgery is more popular and affordable than ever, but do patients know what they're getting into? A Connecticut doc explains his craft.
Hartford Advocate |
Chandra Niles Folson |
01-10-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Thought Crime Lawnew
All of Connecticut's Congresspersons signed the Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, and none of them want to talk about it. So we called Dennis Kucinich, who read the bill and wouldn't sign it.
Hartford Advocate |
Jennifer Abel |
01-04-2008 |
Politics
Hell Hath No Furriesnew
For some people, dressing up like a stuffed animal is more than just a hobby -- it's a way of life. Our reporter attends the 2007 Furries convention.
Hartford Advocate |
Jennifer Abel |
11-02-2007 |
Culture
Dropout Admits Running Mafia Gambling Ringnew
Anthony John Ascenzia Jr., aka "Tony," aka "Beaver," was handling millions of dollars a year running an illegal sports betting operation in New Haven, Conn.
Hartford Advocate |
Paul Bass |
08-07-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Bush and Kerry Both Belonged to Yale Secret Societynew
John Kerry and George W. Bush have a common link--membership in America´s most elite and secretive college club, Yale´s Skull and Bones. Will a presidential campaign unlock the secrets of the Tomb?
Hartford Advocate |
Paul Bass |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
Oh for a Book and a Shady Nooknew
Summer reading is not about literature. It has to be easy. There will be plenty of time to take up "Ulysses" in the fall.
Hartford Advocate |
Janet Reynolds |
06-16-2004 |
Fiction
Tags: Various Authors, Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen, Boy Still Missing by John Searles, How to Be Good by Nick Hornby, Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, Stranger Than Fiction by Chuck Palahniuk, summer reading, The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde, The Mitford Series by Jan Karon, The Sister Fidelma Series by Peter Tremayne, Fiction Reviews
