After months of work, David Mestre and a team of UB students travelled to Texas to be part of a NASA-backed project during the solar eclipse. David told us about the project, the journey and the outcome of the experiment. Did their cameras capture footage of the eclipse? Did weather impact the balloons needed to get cameras in the air? We got the scoop during Science You May Not Know.
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As we celebrate the spring weather, be ready for the seasonal scams that pop up this time of year. We learned about the Lemon Law program here in Connecticut and what that means for people buying a car. We also looked at home improvement projects and how to avoid shoddy contractors. We spoke with Bryan Cafferelli, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
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Today’s Pets of the Week are going to be Scamper & Squeaky!
These two are a bonded pair of guinea pigs available for adoption from our Westport location. As of this moment, there are 5 guinea pigs that need homes, but if anyone is looking for a canine companion or a purrfect cat, they can check out the other pets in our Newington and Waterford locations.
They are both 2 months old, they’re brothers, and they were born in foster care!
The Guinea Pig, also called a cavy, is one popular pet! They are relatively easy to care for, docile and are responsive to kind and gentle handling. When handled correctly, guinea pigs enjoy being picked up and carried. They are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when on familiar territory. They are not as likely to investigate the world with their mouths as some of their rodent family friends but they are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when on familiar territory. They can also be trained to respond to tricks and, when bonded to their owner, may respond eagerly to the sound of his/her voice! Guinea pigs are social animals who prefer to live in small groups. Two or more females will become great friends. If you want two males, it’s best to choose two babies from the same litter. Since guinea pigs multiply rapidly, keeping males and females together is not recommended. Just like humans, guinea pigs need to get vitamin C from their diet, so they need special food and fresh veggies. Guinea pigs can live in pairs or alone. On average, cavies weigh 2 pounds and can live 6-8 years with proper care.
Host Paul Pacelli wondered on Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” whether Republican lawmakers in Congress have completely lost their ability to govern (00:25). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about the latest buzz on the so-called “Green Monster” omnibus environment bill at the State Capitol (13:07)
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Career strategist, Julie Bauke, highlights what she believes are the five mistakes professionals make at work. What are they and are you guilty of this in the workplace? Find out during Julie on the Job. Text the word Careerhappy to (888) 241-2385 for more information.
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We are down to just weeks left for the 2024 legislative session and there is a lot of movement in Hartford when it comes to potential housing changes. We got an update on the legislation being tracked by CT169Strong, a grassroots organization, brining transparency to Connecticut residents about troubling bills. To learn more, go to https://ct169strong.org/
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Did you know there are benefits available to seniors in Connecticut that most people don’t know exist? The National Council on Aging reports that $30-billion dollars are left on the table every year for benefits seniors don’t realize they qualify for. We got the details on benefits available and how to know if you qualify from Josh Hodges, NCOA Chief Customer Officer. For more information: https://benefitscheckup.org/ or call (800) 794-6559
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State Representative Sarah Keitt is running for re-election in November. Keitt represents the 134th district which includes Fairfield, Trumbull and Southport. Find out what she has worked on during her first term, goals for Connecticut and why she wants to continue working in this role for another term.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on “Connecticut Today” by welcoming GOP State Sen. Jeff Gordon to talk about the latest budget controversy at the State Capitol and how it might affect UConn’s tuition (00:31). Former GOP Congressman and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney dropped by to talk about the current world hotspots in the Middle East and Ukraine (11:40), while Paul also had some thoughts on the latest trial involving former President Donald Trump (22:57)
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