Category: In the News
How quaint -- mailing in your taxes
As I was posting a story on post offices planning late hours for tax night, a thought popped into my head -- people still MAIL in their taxes?! more »
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Part of the bigger census picture
Today, April 1st, is National Census Day. Most of you have already got the ten question form in the mail that asks how many people live in your home, their names, race and gender. Some of us get to answer even more questions. more »
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Songs for a snowy day
It started as a quip from Chris and Kristen on Good Morning Connecticut Friday about songs that remind you of the weather. more »
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So why the mad rush?
Our friend and co-worker Chris Velardi sent a Tweet out a little while ago with the picture below of a grocery store with the disclaimer "Tuesday is just my normal shopping day. Everyone else is in pre-snow panic mode!" more »
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Tax deduction for Haiti quake relief
Yes, you can deduct contributions to Haiti Earthquake Relief more »
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How well do you drive
I don't know whether Connecticut has the absolute worst drivers in the country, but there sure are a lot of folks who don't seem to remember the rules they had to know when they got their licenses however many years ago. Just today on my way into the… more »
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Fuzzy+noisy = must-have toy. Obviously.
If you haven't already heard, the next Tickle Me Elmo hot item has arrived for 2009. And it's in a much smaller, less intricate, yet still fuzzy package.Zhu Zhu Pets have hit the mainstream toy market in limited quantities. So limited, that many stores s… more »
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Black Friday shopping at home
My wife and I have opposing styles when it comes to holiday shopping -- she's a browser and buyer, while I am a sniper. I focus on a target, get in and take it out. Which is why I'm doing my homework and doing my Black Friday shopping now to decide if it's worth venturing out of my home on that traditionally frantic and hectic day. more »
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