News about 'Connecticut'

Mar 25, 2013

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut zoo, stands alone 30 minutes after birth (Video)

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A rare giraffe was recently born at LEO Zoological Conservation Center (LEOZCC) in Connecticut, and successfully stood on its own feet, as shown in the video below. The baby giraffe was born on Friday, March 22, 2013 via a 6-year old endangered Rothschild giraffe mother named Petal. Rare Rothschild giraffe mother and child Image Credit: [...]


Feb 10, 2013

Nemo seen from space, NASA satellite captures snowstorm images (Photo and Video)

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Blizzard Nemo was seen from space, as shown in the photo and video below. The images, which were captured by NASA satellite, show the snowstorm that hit the Northeastern states of US from Thursday to Saturday (February 7-9, 2013). Nemo was a result of two merging low pressure systems over New England. Snowstorm Nemo, as [...]


Feb 9, 2013

Blizzard 2013: Snowstorm ‘Nemo’ hits Northeast US, causes power outage, flights canceled (Tracking Map)

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Updated: February 10, 2013 4:10 p.m. Read Nemo seen from space, NASA satellite captures snowstorm images (Photo and Video) A huge snowstorm named Nemo hits the Northeast part of the United States this Friday, February 8, 2013. This strong blizzard has caused power outages in various areas affecting thousands of residents and hundreds of canceled [...]


Dec 5, 2012

$1 billion Apple scheme: NY trader charged in Connecticut Apple stock fraud scheme

By in Business, Stock Market, Technology, United States, World No comments

A $1 billion Apple scheme by a New York trader was found to be an unauthorized purchase, according to federal prosecutors on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Apple is the Cupertino, California-based company that provides iPods, iPhones and iPads. Apple Inc. stocks Image Credit: Google Finance Reports say that the $1 billion Apple scheme by David [...]


Apr 9, 2012

Mike Wallace Of 60 Minutes Passed Away At 93

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Mike Wallace Image Credit: Wikipedia Former CBS News correspondent, Mike Wallace died on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, Connecticut, international news sites reported on Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was 93. According to CBS News, Wallace passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Jeff Fager, a New Canaan resident, [...]


Nov 4, 2011

JetBlue starts giving refunds, free tickets to stranded passengers at Connecticut airport during snowstorm

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JetBlue Airways is now starting to give refunds to the passengers of the six flights at Connecticut airport that were stranded for about 8 hours last Saturday, October 29, during the severe snowstorm. JetBlue planes stranded at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut Image Credit: ABC News video According to CNN on Friday, November 04, 2011, [...]


Nov 1, 2011

Halloween parties postponed in Northeast US due to power outage caused by rare October snowstorm

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A lot of Halloween parties have been postponed in Northeast US due to the widespread power outages caused by the rare October snowstorm, affecting about 1.7 million customers. A downed tree limb lies across power lines in Belmont, Massachusetts, Sunday, Oct. 30, caused by the rare snowstorm Image Credit: Michael Dwyer/AP As noted at US [...]


Aug 22, 2011

Tax free shopping for Connecticut back-to-school shoppers, as Tax Free Week 2011 starts

By in Lifestyle, Shopping, United States No comments

Back-to-school shoppers in Connecticut are being expected to benefit a lot of from tax free shopping during the Tax Free Week 2011, from Sunday, Aug. 21, to Saturday, Aug. 27. Image Credit: SmartCouponing.com As noted at US news sites on Sunday, the Tax Free shopping week, which is on the 11th year, allows residents of [...]


Aug 8, 2011

Donna Gregor Steals $1M From Mark Twain House and Museum

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Donna Gregor admitted in Bridgeport, Connecticut that she took $1 million from the Mark Twain House and Museum, according to reports by several international news sites on Friday, August 5, 2011. Mark Twain House Credit: The Mark Twain House & Museum The 58-year-old woman is a long time employee of the Mark Twain House and [...]


Aug 6, 2011

Beluga Whale Dancing With Mariachi On US Wedding Video

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Beluga Whale Image Credit: Mystic Aquarium Beluga whale dancing on a US wedding video has become an internet sensation after it was posted by wedding guest Bill Kurtz of West Haven, as reported by several international news sites on Thursday, August 4, 2011. According to Mystic Aquarium website, Juno is the name of the Beluga [...]