tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87375031402658340252012-02-16T01:56:28.767-05:00Covering everything from Politics to Technology and everything in between.John Brunellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15422522314816485410noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737503140265834025.post-90199522149548951252010-06-15T17:04:00.001-04:002010-06-16T09:23:01.050-04:00

So I have never done this before, but I thought I would pre-order the new IPhone 4 from Apple today.  Well its been almost 10 hours and still no luck; so what's worse sitting at my office retrying or waiting in the long line at an Apple store on launch day?    Waiting at the Apple store!!!When I attempt to connect, I get some many different error message; but now the AT&T wireless site indicates

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Recently I received criticism about my comment that our employees are "our most valuable asset" in forum post http://lnh.litchfieldnhboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=1019&sid=306458a36683ab3f0390bc6ec8c74fe4.  The issue came from my support of a 1.5% increase for our non-union employees.  The poster suggested that we shouldn't pay for skilled workers; when there are others without experience or no

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I recently received some criticism for my support and bringing forward a "Cost of Living Adjustment" (COLA) for the non-union town employees of 1.5%, which will cost $13,500.00 to fund from the bottom line of the budget.  Due to this my character has been called into question after less than two months on being on the board.  Although I am more than happy to discuss and explain my reasons/actions

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This is my life when it comes to my corporate credit card.

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What else can I say, its just works!!!!! I have been waiting for this solution to my poor AT&T service for over a year. So when I got word it was available, I ran out and dropped the $150.00. I really love my IPhone, but the service from AT&T was just crap; and this was a good solution.It was simple to hook-up, just un-boxed; plugged into my router and after registering it on the AT&T portal,

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Worth the view:

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Anybody who knows me; knows that I have been looking to build a home entertainment system that can pulls together my love for Internet streaming and normal TV. Enters TiVo Premiere; which is winning my attention and may actually get me not to invest in the MAC Mini for that function. The TiVo Premiere seems to have everything I want or need; you be the judge. Walter S. Mossberg review on http:/

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On March 18, 2010 there was a joint meeting with the Litchfield Board of Selectman, School Board, Budget Committee and citizens to discuss the purposed Hudson Casino off of Lowell Road.The panel explained the proposal that's in front of the Hudson Planning Board and the pending the Senate Bill SB 489. The meeting was full of interesting facts; and information about the revenue sharing was also

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Now this is kinda funny

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Interesting timing, as I was just thinking about this today. Was my career choice a good one or not; I guess I did good. I really enjoy my current job and working for Cisco has been awesome so far; great company and good people.Systems engineer deemed best job in America - CNET NewsURL: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10468165-71.htmlA deep and detailed survey by Focus.com concludes that the

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Having been sucked into the IPhone world, this comes as good news. But what about the 3G Microcell? When can we expect it to arrive? AT&T to expand 3G coverage in southern NH - NashuaTelegraph.com Source: nashuatelegraph.com

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The votes have been counted and the citizens of Litchfield have elected me as one of their two Selectmen. For all those who supported me, I will work hard to continue to earn your support over the next three years. But my success is a two-way effort and communications will be key. If you have questions about my actions or direction; please don't hesitate to call or email me.For election

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Since the Apple IPAD was announced; I have been excited about the possibilities. I have been looking for a media consumption device for a year or so; to focus mainly on replacing my paper notebook and provide access to tools that can help me be more productive. Well, I believe this is the device; but do I drop the $$ on the first generation or wait a few months for the bugs to be worked out and

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For those that may have not been able to attend or watch live, you can now watch online.Town of Litchfield - Candidate's Night 2010 from John Brunelle on Vimeo.Election day is March 9, 2010 at Campbell High School.

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First thank you to all the citizens that came to the session this evening and thoughtful questions. Although I wasn't asked a lot of questions, I certainly learned a lot about the other candidates; which will be valuable on election day March 9th.Here is my introduction notes:Good Evening; and Thank you for invitation to participate tonight. My name is John Brunelle; and I have lived in

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The 2009 Town and School reports are now available for the Town of Litchfield. You access both reports by going to Town Reports on the Town's website.

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Come meet the candidates at Campbell High School on Friday March 5, 2010 starting at 7 pm. Read the story at the Telegraph Neighbors

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I am writing this today, to announce my candidacy for a seat on the Litchfield Board of Selectman. My family and I have lived in the southern New Hampshire area since the late 80’s and moved to Litchfield in 1998. My wife Cathy and I have four (4) children, two of which graduated from Campbell High School; and our younger two (2) boys are attending the middle school. I decided to become a

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