Archives for: May 2009
Eco-Friendly Water Waster
Posted by Ted Koppy on May 27th, 2009 at 07:45:21 pm, 2622 views
For years, I've carried a bottle of water to work. I drink a lot of water as a matter of health, and during allergy season (when isn't it allergy season in Connecticut?) it helps hydrate the vocal cords. Earlier this year, I finally found a stainless s… more »
We Need MORE Rain?
Posted by Gil on May 27th, 2009 at 08:03:43 am, 2180 views
Hello!
It is very hard to believe.....we are actually well below normal when you look at the running precipitation total for 2009 here in Connecticut.
As of May 27th the shoreline is 6.27" below normal and inland areas are 5.30" below normal.… more »
Dancing with the ... Huskies???
Posted by Jeff Bailey, Executive Producer on May 22nd, 2009 at 04:28:26 pm, 3520 views
So what do you do when there's a loooong rain delay in your Big East baseball playoff game? If you're the UConn Huskies and USF, you put down the bats and do the Macarena and the Limbo, add in a little Michael Jackson and James Brown, and don't forget th… more »
SNOW Joke.....
Posted by Gil on May 21st, 2009 at 07:41:04 am, 3778 views
Check out this article on some extreme weather in Antarctica!!! Six feet of snow in April!!! -Gil
CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY! more »
Cars that get 40 mpg - Yes we can!
Posted by Rebecca Santillo, Internet Producer on May 19th, 2009 at 12:56:52 pm, 4818 viewsPresident Obama announced a groundbreaking initiative today that will force automakers to produce fuel efficient cars with higher emissions standards. As a self-described tree hugging hippie, I am thrilled that the environment is on the White House radar… more »
MLB and the steroid era: All strikes...No balls
Posted by Scott McGowan, Sports Producer on May 15th, 2009 at 06:20:08 pm, 2955 views
The situation:
Today Manny Ramirez reportedly met with his Dodger teammates to apologize for his 50 game suspension.
He was suspended, of course, for testing positive for banned substance. Just the latest name on an ever increasing list of players w… more »
The Price of Saving Money
Posted by Ted Koppy on May 14th, 2009 at 10:27:33 pm, 2331 views
I got a new credit card, and originally it looked like a good deal. My old card offered no perks or rewards, but at least there was no annual fee. That card expired, and then I found a new one offering an impressive combination of travel rewards and no… more »
Say buh-bye to Social Security
Posted by Rebecca Santillo, Internet Producer on May 12th, 2009 at 03:03:46 pm, 4077 viewsI always thought that the notion that Social Security would be depleted by the time I retired was just a myth, a scare tactic, something that could not possibly happen. But it seems I was wrong and a new report is painting a dire picture of just how bad… more »
Time to say goodbye to Ty?
Posted by Desiree Fontaine on May 12th, 2009 at 01:58:49 pm, 2946 views
They're turning up the heat on Dancing With The Stars! There's only four celebs left and they're gearing up for the finals. Who will stay and who will go tonight? After a shocker of an elimination round last week, it's hard to say. It should be Ty, but i… more »
Carry on only, please
Posted by Jeff Bailey, Executive Producer on May 12th, 2009 at 09:23:22 am, 868 views
It's a good thing I'm not superstitious about flying because this is not the kind of thing I want to see a day before flying to Los Angeles, California.
Out at LAX, which coincidentally is where the family and I will be landing, there was a bit of a… more »
Violent Crime: What's Going On?
Posted by Ted Koppy on May 7th, 2009 at 08:03:55 pm, 2782 views
My parents and I were talking about the tragic student shooting at Wesleyan University. My mother asked the question a lot of people are wondering: "what's going on?"
She acknowledged that bad news has always dominated the headlines, but she sa… more »
Photo of Wesleyan shooting suspect
Posted by Jeff Bailey, Executive Producer on May 7th, 2009 at 12:20:24 pm, 2773 views
We're all saddened over the tragic events at Wesleyan University and the shooting death of Johanna Justin-Jinich. As police search for their suspect, identified as Stephen Morgan, a number of local and national news organizations, including News Channel… more »
Who' s Going Home on DWTS...Say Bye to Ty....
Posted by Desiree Fontaine on May 5th, 2009 at 04:57:25 pm, 1454 views
We're a week out from the semi-finals on Dancing With The Stars and the celebrities jumped right into a night packed with some pretty upbeat dance performance! Each celebrity tried to deliver two dynamic dances while adding a personal flair, their solo d… more »
It's Being Printed!!
Posted by Dr. Mel on May 5th, 2009 at 01:46:54 pm, 6508 views
It took two and a half years, but during the past week, I finally sent in the finished proofs to my new book, "Dr. Mel's Connecticut Climate Book." The book covers many of the major, historic weather events to have hit Connecticut since the Pilgrims arri… more »
The flowers Will Be Nice
Posted by Dr. Mel on May 4th, 2009 at 01:12:23 pm, 2060 views
Here we go, the second consecutive week with uncertain skies. A front stalled nearby promises more showers this week. Was it just a little more than a week ago, when we were talking about a high fire danger and Red Flag Warnings? You can never underestim… more »
An Easy Read?
Posted by John Pierson on May 3rd, 2009 at 11:09:43 pm, 1949 views
I will not judge Alex Rodriguez. It's to easy.
If the the new biography on the Yankee superstar is true- I actually feel bad for A-Rod.
Selena Roberts spent 6 months working on her book due out Monday.
It appears to be less than flattering but it may… more »
From best ever...to biggest let down
Posted by Scott McGowan, Sports Producer on May 3rd, 2009 at 04:37:02 pm, 1155 views
Game 7.
That alone brings all the excitement in the world to any series, in any sport. But this Game 7 was different. Four of the six games before it needed extra time to be decided. The sixth, needed 3 overtimes alone. The series pitted a young, ex… more »
The Ducks Are Coming!
Posted by Ted Koppy on May 1st, 2009 at 05:09:48 pm, 1760 views
It's the perfect event for a soggy Sunday! This year's Milford Harbor Duck Race is set for May 3'rd, from 11am - 3pm. Imagine thousands of yellow rubber ducks floating down the Wepawaug river into Milford's harbor. It's an amazing sight, and it is a l… more »
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