http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford ...not the city you see on the evening news Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:23:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) is a program I've heard about for a few years, and I attended the homebuyer workshop yesterday. While the person leading the workshop had some interesting anecdotes, most of the workshop was an introduction to the NACA program, and not to homebuying. He ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/07/the-naca-workshop/ Late last night I was notified that the workshop planned to happen today in the Hartford Public Library was moved to the Windsor Public Library because of a scheduling error. I'm wondering how many residents were not notified and how many won't be able to attend now. I'm also wondering ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/06/naca-workshop-update/ ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/04/city-council-agenda-9808/ Sadhna's, an "Indian fabrics" shop, will be having their Grand Opening on September 8th from 11-5 pm, during which time everything is 20% off. A flash of your Student ID will get you an additional 10% off. This store, located in 960 Main, will be selling a variety of goods ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/04/one-more-no-place-to-shop-in-hartford/ On Saturday, October 4th, the Connecticut River Watershed Council will be coordinating the 12th annual Source to Sea Cleanup. That's a month away, but they would like volunteer teams to register by September 15th, though late registrations are accepted. So far, there are cleanups planned in Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Higganum, Middletown, ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/03/politics-are-dirty-but-our-river-doesnt-have-to-be/ I am increasingly frustrated with the intolerance and moral relativism being espoused by both Republicans and Democrats lately. There is no point in reading blogs about national politics, no point in reading the news concerning it either. Everyone seems interested in spreading rumors and passing judgment in the most hypocritical ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/03/on-not-getting-caught-up-in-the-circus/ I have not actually read Reading Lolita in Tehran, but it's on my shelf and I've heard raves about it. When she had to cancel last year, I know that some students were very disappointed. Azar Nafisi will be at the University of Hartford on Tuesday September 9th. The following ... http://ctlocalpolitics.net/realhartford/2008/09/02/azar-nafisi-to-speak-at-u-of-hartford/