Quick notes at two a.m.
As noted in my previous post (blogged live from the convention center via iPhone -- you'd think...
BLOGS
Michelle Obama delivers...
Michelle Obama gave a historic address at the Democratic National Convention last night that accomplished...
The Blood of the Lamb
Almost Scottish. Download a free MP3 from Blitzen Trapper's forthcoming release.
I Made Them Give Me Three Shots of Novacaine
I just got back from the dentist. The whole lower-right side of my jaw is numb. I can barely stop myself...
Death Race 2000 (1975)
Paul W.S. Anderson's remake of Death Race brought back fond memories of the movie that could...
Best Books by Drunks
Last year, Legs McNeil asked me to compose a list of the "10 best books by drunks" (and several...
Monopoly!? (no, not the board game)
There's a shocking article over at Gamasutra ...apparently 75% of all console games being released...
Ask Mizz Monika
The big surprise
About Town
TMI
Too much information from Jeff DeVecchis
Bartender Buddha
Pearls of Wisdom from Erin Randall
Drinking by Degrees
College presidents do battle against dorm-room binges. Would lowering the drinking age help?
Kicked Out
Hartford's public schools aim to cut back on suspensions, and the drop-outs they create
State of the Civil Union
The Gay Delay
Why the Connecticut Supreme Court might be taking so long deciding a gay marriage case
News
Station To Station
As 104.1 switches owners yet again, listeners can expect the radio station's sound to change too
Haunting Hector
Will the harassment charges against legislative candidate (and cop) Hector Robles hold up?
Behind the Closed Door
Disabled rights activist Claude Holcomb says he can't get into the Hartford Library
Online Exclusives
Music: Nice Roots
Americana -- it's not just for Appalachians anymore.
Night Owl: For the Kids
The Hartford community comes together for the children
Criticizing Critics
Getting under the hood of James Woods' new book.
Film
Film: Don Cheadle Saves America!
At least we didn't call this review "Undercover Brother
Reggae Tone
A Full House
A festival's worth of reggae stars converge on Hartford
Stage
Back to School
A play at TheaterWorks provides commentary on today's art-starved classrooms, and the positive impact its presence makes
Last Week
Hartford's Curfew Fix
Everyone agrees it's a short-term solution. So what comes next?
Head Cases
Mild traumatic brain injuries often go undiagnosed in returning vets
Up Front
Up Front: Client Nine Gets Company
Soliciting a prostitute has always been a bad idea — it's illegal, exploitative and dangerous...
Up Front: Beyond Justice
Heard about "Troll 2"? A cult has grown around its awfulness (bestworstmovie.com has more...
Letters to the Editor
Crossword clash and other feelings about our last issue
Crime and Punishment
Round-up of the area's dumbest criminals
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World This Week
The World This Week: Level With Us
America needs a stiff dose of the truth
Local Motion
Local Motion: A New Crop
New CDs from 9th Wave, Eight to the Bar, and the Inclined Plane
CD of the Week
CD of the Week
New release by Randy Newman
Dining
Dining Out: Simple is Good
Five Guys hone the fine art of burgers, hot dogs and fries
Lush Life
Lush Life: In Search of the Goods
Secondhand books, records and Papermania
Dregulator
The Dregulator: It's Getting Cold In Here
Duck and cover, people. Duck and cover.
CD Shorts
CD Shorts
Latest releases by Stereolab, the Peacock Flounders, Inara George, Shwayze and the Verve
Automobile
Wheels: Dreams on Wheels
Maine's whimsical Owl's Head Transportation Museum