More than 600,000 Macs around the world are believed to be infected with a trojan horse first detected by security specialists last year.  The virus known as Backdoor.Flashback.39 has made its way to over half a million Macs, mostly in the United States of America and in Canada.    More than 56% of the infections …

There are 50 states all with their own story and history in the United States, but we are partial to just one.  The state that we love, love, love is the great New England state of Connecticut.  I mean, can you blame us?  I guess it is common for people to be quite fond of …

The increased usage and overall popularity of legal marijuana also known as incense is steadily increasing as an alternative way to get high among users of all ages, shapes, sizes and walks of life. This legal alternative to marijuana has the same effects on the brain’s functions as the authentic illegal pot, and as a …

The Mark Twain House is a National Historic Landmark located in Hartford, Connecticut.   The legendary author Samuel Clemens (known by most as Mark Twain), lived in this beautiful 19 room Victorian house from 1874 to 1891. It was here that he wrote his greatest works, among them “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures …

This weekend you might have a ton of exciting things to do to welcome in the New Year that is coming up.  Or you might be like me and make your plans at the very last minute.  Luckily for us last minute types there is always plenty to do and to choose from in Hartford …

Obviously celebrities come from somewhere. We just don’t really think about the fact that they might actually be from our neck of the woods. Connecticut has actually been home to many celebrities. Some celebrities were born and raised here, and there are some who choose to call Connecticut there home now. I figured it would …

Winter in Connecticut brings the same changes many in the United States experience each year, with the exception of places along the Gulf Coast and Southern California many times. The climate in the northeastern United States is considerably more prone to experiencing extreme winter weather conditions than are the Gulf Coast states, yet even that …

Well, it is just now November.  Halloween has just passed and winter is still a few weeks away, but Connecticut just got its first taste of snow for the season.  That’s right, a storm system brought in a ton of snow over the past weekend downing trees and power lines and forcing Halloween festivities to …

When you think about the state where you live what is the first thing that pops into your mind?  Do you think about the beauty that is found there?  Maybe you ponder about the attractions and exciting things for you to do?  Or maybe you are the type of person that dwells on things like the current …

Connecticut is home to many a winery, and if you like to enjoy a nice glass of wine, why not do it in Connecticut?  There are twenty-four wineries that are members of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association.  These vineyards and wineries are on the Connecticut Wine Trail.  You can follow the wine trail through …