The Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut is sounding the alarm about con-artist contractors. A Connecticut man shared his story about a roofing scam that became an even bigger problem when the fraudsters also duped him with another alleged problem with the home. Kristen Johnson of the BBB shared tips to avoid these types of scams.
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More news about state electricity rates headlined Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli, who talked about new rate increases to fund a growing electric vehicle charging grid (00:32). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar talked about Tuesday’s primary results (13:04). Yankee Institute Director of Policy and Research David Flemming chimed in on the ongoing battle over affordable housing in Connecticut (25:25)
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The first evidence-based treatment of any kind for youth experiencing bullying, specifically weight-based bullying, now exists thanks to a group of researchers from Yale. We spoke with Dr. Janet Lydecker, assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment aimed at victims of trauma stemming from bullying.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month and with a couple weeks left before the new school year, we spoke with Dr. Magna Dias. She is the chair of Pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital and discussed the need for immunizations and addressed vaccine hesitancy.
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Today’s Pet of the Week is going to be Lambchop.
On Guinea Pigs:
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 returned to Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” to chat with Monroe resident Scott Pearson about his petition drive to try change the “Public Benefits” charge on electric bills for state consumers (00:27). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with news about the State Department of Transportation (11:55), while Paul added a few thoughts on media coverage of the presidential race (20:23)
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Last week, state Republicans called for a special session to tackle high electric rates in Connecticut. Lawmakers say its time for Governor Lamont to take a more aggressive role in working with lawmakers and utility companies to develop a reasonable strategy on energy. Senate Republican Leader Steve Harding broke down the proposal from his party and how the governor has reacted since the Thursday presser.
To watch initial press conference: https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=23426
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HR Brew dropped a new article looking at the importance of interviewing. In the beginning of the August 9th write up:
Apparently when it comes to slang and oversharing, the youngest generation in the workplace is not holding back…some recruiters see their behavior as unprofessional…
For perspective on the do’s and don’t’s of job interviewing that young workers need to be aware of, we spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke.
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Empty Nesting is not simply a “phase of life.” Empty Nesting Syndrome is a medical issue typically detected after children move out of the house. But what many don’t realize is you don’t have to be a parent to struggle with this. And according to national statistics, the prevalence of depression among empty nesters was 43% in 2023 data. How do we recognize the signs for ENS and how do we prepare for it before depression sets in? We got advice from counselor, Julius Dudics.
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