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Connecticut First State to Tackle Counterfeit Olive Oil
Everyone from health experts to Rachael Ray has touted the benefits of olive oil. As demand for expensive, higher-quality olive oil has grown, however, so has the problem of fraud. Last year, Connecticut officials discovered that some of that state's olive oil was a little too slick.
Before and After: A Cape Cod Crib in Connecticut
This Old House recently featured the home of a Fairfield, CT, family who drastically transformed their 1953 Cape Cod home after enduring serious renovations, including raising the roof to add four bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Shown here is the former living room, with busy, antiquated wallpaper and worn oak floors that certainly don't help to make the space feel larger. With a little paint, some floor stain, an overhaul of the fireplace, and a lot of DIY demolition, the Kuryluk family transformed the room into an airy, modern space that's up-to-date and stylish.
Connecticut Court Grants Gay Marriage Rights
Same-sex couples now have a right to marry in Connecticut. The state's Supreme Court ruled today that under the equal protection clause of Connecticut's constitution, civil unions discriminate against same-sex couples. Thus, gay couples must have the same rights as straight couples.
Answer to Crime? Keep People Off the Streets With Curfews?
It's just like being a teenager, except your parents are the police! And instead of grounding, they can put you in jail! Curfews are popping up in tons of places, aimed at controlling crime.
Coveted Crib: Barnyard Beauty
Architecture firm S. Russell Groves gave this picturesque historic barn on an expansive estate in rural Connecticut a top to bottom renovation, including extensive cabinetry and state-of-the-art audio-visual systems. The original, naturally distressed, wood beams and wide-plank flooring, which were restored and then offset with custom and vintage furniture, patina finishes and heavily textured fabrics, are the home's most wonderful treasure.
Bad Samaritans: Witnesses Stand By as Elderly Man Hit by Car
A graphic and shocking surveillance video shows a 78-year-old man struck by a hit-and-run driver in Hartford, Connecticut. In the minute and a half that followed, before the police passed by, witnesses refused to come to the man's aid.
The video shows cars passing, and dodging the motionless body.
Out and About: Connecticut's Bushy Point Beach
Before we start a new state tomorrow, I couldn't forget to finish up with Connecticut! The rocky Bushy Point Beach is part of Groton's Bluff Point State Park, and was designated a 'Coastal Reserve' in 1975. This special act of the Connecticut legislature established the area "for the purpose of preserving its native ecological associations, unique faunal and floral characteristics, geological features, and scenic qualities in a condition of undisturbed integrity".
Out and About: Connecticut's Dog Gone Smart Bed
Take your pooch to Dog Gone Smart for one of their super-fun classes including agility, water sports, new baby training, therapy workshop, and even acting! This Norwalk-based company also offers the old standards like daycare, boarding, and puppy playtime in their rec area chock full of climbing equipment.
Best yet, these are the same people behind Wilton's Dog Gone Smart Bed Co.
Out and About: Connecticut's Paws on the Green
These pooches are so psyched to be at Paws on the Green that they can't keep their paws off the counter! This cute shop in Guilford stocks hemp collars, holistic food, and even hosts special events like this Saturday's Greyhound Adoption Day.
If you have extra time in town, pick up some of their great hiking gear and head a couple miles to Westwoods Trails.
Out and About: Connecticut's Peabody Museum
There's quite a bit packed into this smallish (for a museum) space! First and foremost at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History . .
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