Monthly Archives: August 2009

Waiting for Comcast "guaranteed" installation: holding your breath not a good idea

August 31, 2009
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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...

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Courant hides most serious charge made by Shelly Sindland: that Fox 61 traded news for ads

August 31, 2009
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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...

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"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

August 31, 2009
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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...

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Whistleblowers wanted: Contact Ctwatchdog if you think your firm is doing something unethical

August 31, 2009
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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...

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