Comments for Hartford Courant Alumni Association and Refugee Camp http://www.courantalumni.org Where The Latest On Former Hartford Courant Employees Can Be Found Wed, 15 May 2013 19:19:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Another Spin On The Koch Threat by Denis Horgan http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/05/10/another-spin-on-the-koch-threat/comment-page-1/#comment-10476 Denis Horgan Wed, 15 May 2013 19:19:49 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7629#comment-10476 Seems this is a pretty smug guy getting more satsifaction peeing down from his largely irrelevent tower on the newspapers rather than the Kochs. He may be almost right about nespapers being in decline, the evidence is pretty stark and what else would a web guy say, anyway. But newspapers are far from gone, nor should they be. Even in the sad, truncated sense of today's realities newspapers have more force than the Gawkers and the gawkers. An eon ago I worked for the sainted Washington Star of blessed memory. It had a dizzyingly conservative editorial page but the newsroom -- almost in spite of that -- did its usual best job, winning Pulitzers (two for Watergate-related writing which is one more than the Washington Post, although not ever to diminish ther amazing WashPost accomplishments) and other prizes and, more important, winning the loyalty of a smart and good readership. That was a long time ago and the conservatiosm of then seems almost liberal compared the the Kochs; but Paul is right, a good staff -- with no Australians at the top to make a mess of things -- will continue to do a good job. Seems this is a pretty smug guy getting more satsifaction peeing down from his largely irrelevent tower on the newspapers rather than the Kochs. He may be almost right about nespapers being in decline, the evidence is pretty stark and what else would a web guy say, anyway. But newspapers are far from gone, nor should they be. Even in the sad, truncated sense of today’s realities newspapers have more force than the Gawkers and the gawkers.
An eon ago I worked for the sainted Washington Star of blessed memory. It had a dizzyingly conservative editorial page but the newsroom — almost in spite of that — did its usual best job, winning Pulitzers (two for Watergate-related writing which is one more than the Washington Post, although not ever to diminish ther amazing WashPost accomplishments) and other prizes and, more important, winning the loyalty of a smart and good readership. That was a long time ago and the conservatiosm of then seems almost liberal compared the the Kochs; but Paul is right, a good staff — with no Australians at the top to make a mess of things — will continue to do a good job.

]]> Comment on Seeking John Lacy by Melissa Pionzio http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/04/19/seeking-john-lacy/comment-page-1/#comment-10474 Melissa Pionzio Wed, 15 May 2013 18:53:06 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7612#comment-10474 Last I heard, John Lacy was still in the area, I think he lived in West Hartford. Contacting John Beegan in West Hartford is a good bet, they were pretty tight. Last I heard, John Lacy was still in the area, I think he lived in West Hartford. Contacting John Beegan in West Hartford is a good bet, they were pretty tight.

]]> Comment on Excellence Under Trying Circumstances by southern migrator http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/04/26/excellence-under-trying-circumstances/comment-page-1/#comment-10003 southern migrator Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:18:51 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7617#comment-10003 I recall the Courant's first Pulitzer was for Explanatory Journalism. So, there's hope... I recall the Courant’s first Pulitzer was for Explanatory Journalism. So, there’s hope…

]]> Comment on Media Control by Don Noel http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/04/21/media-control/comment-page-1/#comment-9978 Don Noel Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:03:46 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7615#comment-9978 Anyone looking for a place to protest (and hopefully forfend) Koch ownership can go to FreePress.net: http://act.freepress.net/sign/koch/?source=conf Anyone looking for a place to protest (and hopefully forfend) Koch ownership can go to FreePress.net:
http://act.freepress.net/sign/koch/?source=conf

]]> Comment on Media Control by Janet Koch http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/04/21/media-control/comment-page-1/#comment-9899 Janet Koch Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:42:05 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7615#comment-9899 Wake up! Big Bobbi doin's at The Connecticut Post! Wake up! Big Bobbi doin’s at The Connecticut Post!

]]> Comment on Newtown Coverage Subject Of Discussion Panel by Nancy Williams http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/04/16/7605/comment-page-1/#comment-9763 Nancy Williams Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:55:49 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7605#comment-9763 The Hartford Public Schools (Connecticut)is seeking a collaborative, dynamic, motivated, and inclusive school leader as Principal of the Journalism and Media Academy Magnet School (JMA). JMA is a program designed for those with an interest in the fields of journalism and media. Its goal is to prepare media-literate, college-ready students who can access, analyze, evaluate, and produce both print and electronic media. Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society and provides students with the essential skills of inquiry and self-expression. All courses focus on critical reading and the development of high-level writing skills—exposing students to various formats of reading and writing while teaching them to understand the language, power, and business of the media world. Moving to a new state of the art facility in 2013, JMA aims to provide its students with learning environments designed specifically to meet the needs of students learning about the media field—complete with working TV and radio studios, as well as technology and software used in the industry. Moreover, the school has a unique connection with Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPBN), which will soon be offering students intensive and rewarding internships for the duration of their senior year. The successful applicant selected for this position will be a champion of JMA’s theme. The candidate will exhibit the ability to support current media integration practices, as well as identify new practices that lead to improved student engagement and achievement. The candidate will have a strong Grades 9—12 background and a firm understanding of the range of academic, social, and emotional needs of students within these grades. Of utmost importance is a commitment to urban education in order to close the achievement gap and ready students for success in rigorous post-secondary education settings. Complete posting information and applications for Job Id 1662 may be obtained from www.applitrack.com/hartford/onlineapp. Additional inquiries may be directed to Nancy Shannahan Williams, Senior Talent Recruiter, at nwilliams@hartfordschools.og The Hartford Public Schools (Connecticut)is seeking a collaborative, dynamic, motivated, and inclusive school leader as Principal of the Journalism and Media Academy Magnet School (JMA). JMA is a program designed for those with an interest in the fields of journalism and media. Its goal is to prepare media-literate, college-ready students who can access, analyze, evaluate, and produce both print and electronic media. Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society and provides students with the essential skills of inquiry and self-expression. All courses focus on critical reading and the development of high-level writing skills—exposing students to various formats of reading and writing while teaching them to understand the language, power, and business of the media world.

Moving to a new state of the art facility in 2013, JMA aims to provide its students with learning environments designed specifically to meet the needs of students learning about the media field—complete with working TV and radio studios, as well as technology and software used in the industry. Moreover, the school has a unique connection with Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPBN), which will soon be offering students intensive and rewarding internships for the duration of their senior year.

The successful applicant selected for this position will be a champion of JMA’s theme. The candidate will exhibit the ability to support current media integration practices, as well as identify new practices that lead to improved student engagement and achievement. The candidate will have a strong Grades 9—12 background and a firm understanding of the range of academic, social, and emotional needs of students within these grades. Of utmost importance is a commitment to urban education in order to close the achievement gap and ready students for success in rigorous post-secondary education settings.

Complete posting information and applications for Job Id 1662 may be obtained from http://www.applitrack.com/hartford/onlineapp.

Additional inquiries may be directed to Nancy Shannahan Williams, Senior Talent Recruiter, at nwilliams@hartfordschools.og

]]> Comment on Boobs Behind The Camera, Too. by Paul Marks http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/03/14/boobs-behind-the-camera-too/comment-page-1/#comment-8702 Paul Marks Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:03 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7578#comment-8702 Pretty appalling. But I must say Stern nailed the headline!! Pretty appalling. But I must say Stern nailed the headline!!

]]> Comment on Boobs Behind The Camera, Too. by DaveH http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/03/14/boobs-behind-the-camera-too/comment-page-1/#comment-8655 DaveH Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:48:54 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7578#comment-8655 "It's like a Russ Meyer movie." - Elaine Benes “It’s like a Russ Meyer movie.” – Elaine Benes

]]> Comment on Boobs Behind The Camera, Too. by carole goldberg http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/03/14/boobs-behind-the-camera-too/comment-page-1/#comment-8495 carole goldberg Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:28:11 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7578#comment-8495 What? I thought Randy Michaels was gone.....seriously, did anyone get fired for this? What? I thought Randy Michaels was gone…..seriously, did anyone get fired for this?

]]> Comment on The ‘Kochtopus?’ by Janet Koch http://www.courantalumni.org/2013/03/13/the-kochtopus/comment-page-1/#comment-8397 Janet Koch Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:14:37 +0000 http://www.courantalumni.org/?p=7571#comment-8397 They are NOT related to me. They are NOT related to me.

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