The troubled Connecticut Humane Society has hired a new director, replacing Richard Johnston who was forced to quit following allegations of wrongdoing from former staff members. Gordon G. Willard, the society told workers, has been selected as the new executive director, starting August 5. The 130-year-old charity gave little details today on Willard. It did not...
Once again, the air carrier goliaths are competing with one another to offer sales. There are restrictions and footnotes galore — and the usual fees — but this is worth a look. Here’s what the nifty smartertravel.com says about the latest round: “It’s a battle of giants: Big-time airlines American and United are going...
Our Bristol, Ct. based ESPN recently checked eatery inspections at sports stadiums and what they found you would not like. Check Paula Lavigne’s column “Outside the Lines” about how some sports vendors are not passing food inspections in critical areas of health. “ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ reviewed health department inspection reports for food and...
Coca-Cola claims that its Vitaminwater is so good for you that it will improve you immune functions, reduce risk of chronic disease and other miracles. But a federal judge gave the go ahead for the Center for Science in the Public Interest to continue with its suit claiming the ads are deceptive. No kidding....