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The Relevance of Roseanne Today
Region: Connecticut
Over Twenty Years Ago, Yet the Parallels are Shocking! Here we are, nearly a decade into the Twenty First Century and in the middle of one of the worst economic struggles that we have faced as a nation. Yet, with the current programming in our media, aside from the sensationalist “News” you'd never know it! We are constantly bombarded with the extravagances of our celebrities, Real Housewives, Teen... more
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Music Review: Peter Gabriel - Third Album (Melt)
Region: Connecticut
Without any doubt, this album was ahead of its time! I'll first start with 'Games Without Frontiers.' This track perhaps is the best Electronic Pop track of the 1980s. Listen to this with your headphones and you will be blown away. When artists of the era were pumping their Modular Synths full of Reverb so that one note sounded like an entire orchestra exploding, Gabriel kept the cold and robotic raw tone of the... more
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Music Review: Siouxsie & the Banshees - Kelidoscope
Region: Connecticut
From the beginning to the end, this album journeys and transitions through The Banshees influences from Glam, Punk and Exotica to Electronica and psychedelia. Steve Severin's interest in Krautrock and Brian Eno, Budgie's Tribal and Disco Influences, Siouxsie's themes of personality crisis, obsession, alienation and all things macabre are mixed here perfectly. This isn't The Banshees of The Scream and Join Hands. It's... more
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Music Review: Lady GaGa - The Fame
Region: Connecticut
Ha! Well, I admit that I ignored Lady GaGa until this fall but figured I'd see what all the fuss was about and gave The Fame a thorough listen. To start, I'd like to say that she is actually a solid musical talent. She plays piano and writes her own music which for a Pop act is very rare. I also watched a few of her performances and was impressed that she did not lip-sync even though it sacrificed her singing q... more
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Music Review: Glassworks - The Best Introduction to Philip Glass
Region: Connecticut
Firstly lets talk about his influence! From Coldplay, Lauri Anderson, Aphex Twin, Portishead, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, and Brian Eno to numerous other copy cats and com-posers who have used his arpeggiations to build drama and intensity in otherwise minimalist tracks. Philip Glass has forever changed the landscape of both Compositional and Popular Music. Glassworks shows off Philip Glass's talents as a composer and ... more
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UConn mourns loss of star athlete Jasper Howard
Region: ConnecticutThe University of Connecticut community is mourning the loss of star cornerback Jasper Howard. The 20-year-old expectant father and UConn Junior was stabbed to death on campus Sunday, hours after winning the homecoming game, according to the Associated Press. Howard was fatally stabbed outside of a campus ‘Welcome Back’ party, after a fight broke out between two groups including students and non-students.... more
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Product Review: 2009/10 England Jersey
Region: ConnecticutWe all know that English national team is always at the center of a media blitz regardless of where they go. Its fans, their passion, and the contributions to the game are invaluable (hey, inventing the game means something). The making of Umbro's newest sensation brings together different aspects of men's wear. The 2009/10 England Jersey is part of Umbro's success for close to five generations as Eng... more
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The World's Weirdest Keyboards
Region: ConnecticutIn the world of computer keyboards, the commonly held standard for layout and design is based on the 101-key IBM Enhanced AT Keyboard (aka the "Model M", sometimes known as The World’s Greatest Keyboard). Keyboards following that standard have a QWERTY layout, a flat or slightly inclined rectangular shape, and keys situated (for the most part) where long-time computer users expect them. Nevertheless, even when co... more
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Actor Paul Newman dies at 83
Region: Connecticut
Paul Newman, 83, the Hollywood icon with the famous blue eyes and killer grin who seduced audiences with six decades worth of rebels, rascals and moody romancers, died Friday after a battle with lung cancer. The Oscar-winning superstar died in the farmhouse in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife, Joanne Woodward -- his costar in life and in 10 of his movies -- at his side, along with other family members. . ... more
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Jericho Scott, 9-year-old Pitcher, Too Good For Little League
Region: Connecticut
Jericho Scott, 9, is unhitable from the little league baseball pitchers mound. While some might praise his natural talent for throwing the baseball faster than anyone in his league, officials in the Youth Baseball League of New Haven have instead banned Scott from pitching, saying that his fastball is too good for the caliber of the league. Scott's forced removal from the mound has his coach, parents and others up... more
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