Author Archives: mbiaso

FOR MY NEXT NUMBER…

Posted on March 27, 2008

Couldn’t help but notice that Tom Brokaw has been booked at the Warner Theatre (they spell it r-e instead of e-r) in Torrington. “An Evening with Tom Brokaw” is scheduled April 15th, between “Nunsensations” and “Golden Dragon Acrobats.” I envision … Continue reading →

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JUST ASKING…

Posted on March 26, 2008

Driving on 84-west, heading to work, and I saw a billboard for Jefferson Radiology. And all I could think was…Huh? A billboard? I’ve seen plenty of billboards for hospitals, especially St. Francis and Hartford. (And I won’t be happy until … Continue reading →

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OFFICER MORELLI

Posted on March 25, 2008

It was with no small amount of grief and pain that Norwalk police had to say the death of Officer Matthew Morelli was, in all probability, self-inflicted. Police Chief Harry Rilling did, however, stop short of calling Morelli’s death early … Continue reading →

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GOOD MORNING!

Posted on March 25, 2008

Hope to see this scene repeated Manny times over the next 161 games. A happy Manny after doubling in the winning runs in the 10th inning. Sox win, 6-5, in Tokyo. Of course, some things never change. Manny spent so … Continue reading →

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ON THE SIDELINE

Posted on March 24, 2008

I’m sidelined today after a vicious attack by the Easter Bunny. Let’s take the “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on this one. Anyway here I sit, perusing a couple of golf magazines, and looking forward to getting the season started. … Continue reading →

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THE COACH

Posted on March 21, 2008

“My opening statement is rather simple: You simply saw it, San Diego outplayed us. Our kids did fight back, but we gave up 48 percent. We’ve given up 38 for the year, and quite frankly for the second consecutive game … Continue reading →

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WANNA BUY ME?

Posted on March 20, 2008

So I read today that NBC30 is for sale! (Just kidding. I knew.) A blog reader posted a comment yesterday: “I read that NBCU is putting NBC30 up for sale. What does this mean to the station and the viewers?” … Continue reading →

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SECRET AGENT MAN

Posted on March 19, 2008

Patrick McGoohan is 80 today. Patrick McGoohan is not be be confused with Patrick MacNee (right), the older, roundish star of “The Avengers” (though he got to work with the fabulous Mrs. Peel, Diana Rigg.) Patrick McGoohan starred as John … Continue reading →

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RACE

Posted on March 18, 2008

I don’t know who I’m going to vote for yet, and if I did, I’d keep it to myself. OK, there’s my claim of objectivity and impartiality. Now to Barack Obama’s speech on race. “I am the son of a … Continue reading →

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MARCH MADNESS

Posted on March 17, 2008

I’ve been playing that “A week ago I was doing this or that” game with myself because a week ago I was having a good time in the warmth of the Caribbean. Aside from Friday’s spring tease, our weather has … Continue reading →

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