Waiting for Comcast “guaranteed” installation: holding your breath not a good idea
John Shulansky of West Hartford tried to help his daughter, Karah, get her internet and cable installed today at her apartment where she is living while attending college. She was given a guaranteed installation today between 8 and 10 am. At 10:15, she called and was told first, that someone was at the apartment at [...]
Courant hides most serious charge made by Shelly Sindland: that Fox 61 traded news for ads
As the Courant continues to be under the “Ethics” microsoft, it might useful to see how the largest newspaper in Connecticut handled the incindiary charges filed by a veteran television reporter at The Courant’s sister TV station – Fox 61.
Television personality Shelly Sindland filed a sex and age discrimination against Fox 61 and Richard Graziano – who is publisher of both The Courant and the TV station – on July 7. The Tribune, owner of both The Courant and Fox 61, has until Friday to respond.
It was reported that day by several news outlets, including ctnewsjunkie.com, where you can see her actual complaint.
“Free” Optionetics seminars in Connecticut could cost you your life savings, blow your money at one of our casinos, or give it to a charity
In case you saw the full-page ad in Sunday’s Courant for the “free” Optionetics seminars offered today and Wednesday in Hartford, Groton and Cromwell: do youself a favor and go gamble at a casino instead. While options trading is a wonderful tool, it is only for VERY sophisticated investors. It is not for amatours or [...]
Whistleblowers wanted: Contact Ctwatchdog if you think your firm is doing something unethical
Several people have recently contacted me, including some associated with Sleepy’s, asking me if I would be willing to investigate their complaints without identifying them. The answer is yes. During the 40 years as a journalist I never violated a confidentiality agreement. Infact, in 1972I was found in contempt of court in Superior Court in [...]
Hartford promises to reform towing policies, pay tens of thousands in restitution and $100K in legal fees
Copyright © 2009, CtWatchdog.com In a major victory for Connecticut consumers, the city of Hartford has agreed to drastically revise its towing policies: ending its policies that took advantage of those whose cars were stolen or whose cars broke down – bringing huge revenues to towing companies. The city of Hartford, in a settlement that still must be [...]
Courant apologizes for wholesale plagiarism, raising question of who is minding the store
Late last night The Courant – in a copyrighted statement - apologized for its blatant, and wholesale plagiarism of other newspapers. Some questions come to mind: This has been going on for weeks, it was even mentioned in Courant Columnist Rick Green’s Blog. Why did it take a front-page story Saturday morning in the [...]
Scrappy JI accuses Courant of blatant, systematic plagiarism, joining other papers in blasting state’s largest news outlet
Newspaper editors and reporters across the state are noticing a new trend: Their local coverage is being copied daily by the Hartford Courant.
In most cases the Courant has been attributing the reporting to the newspapers being copied, which include the Journal Inquirer, Bristol Press, New Britain Herald, Torrington Register-Citizen, and Waterbury Republican-American.
In some cases the Courant appears to have lifted information from the other papers in its entirety without any attribution.
But either way, editors say, the Courant is using for free and making money from a product other papers pay to produce, and they want it to stop.
WSJ: Best newspaper in the world having more errors
As someone who loves the Wall Street Journal, it pains me to see errors that I have never seen before in that great newspaper. The latest example came today on the cover story in the influential Money & Investing section. The top left article explaining why the market behaved the way it did – with [...]
FTC bans hated robocalls
Hated harrassing robocalls are being banned by the Federal Trade Commission, the Los Angeles Times reported today.
Cutting credit for millions reaping rewards for credit card companies
Several studies released during the past two weeks provide some insight into what has taken place in the credit card industry during 2009, according to a press release from lowcards.com: The studies show that some of the practices instituted by issuers may have helped the credit card companies turn the corner on their recent financial [...]
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