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Connecticut is one of the 50 US States, and one of the thirteen original colonies that formed the United States at the end of the 18th Century. The state is located on the East Coast of the nation, and is bordered by Massachusetts to its north, New York to its west and south, and Rhode Island to its east.
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Fast Facts:
- Region: New England
- Capital: Hartford
- Governor: M. Jodi RellCity Gov: Governor: M. Jodi Rell
- State population: 3,502,309 (2007 Estimate) U.S. Census Bureau: Annual Population Estimates 2000 to 2007
- Statehood: January 9, 1788
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Time zone: EST UTC-5/-4
- Nicknames: The Constitution State, The Nutmeg State
- Total area: 5,543 square miles
- Largest city: Bridgeport
- Airport codes: BDL (Bradley International Airport), HVN (Tweed New Haven Airport)
- Highest point: South slope of Mount Frissell
- Lowest point: Long Island Sound
- Official state items:
- Tree: Charter Oak
- Flower: Mountain Laurel
- Animal: Sperm Whale
- Mineral: Garnet
- Fish: Shad
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Brief History and Background
Connecticut was inhabited for thousands of years by Native American tribes such as the Mohegan, from whose language the name of the state derives. In the 1630s Puritan settlers from Massachusetts moved to the area and eventually established a colony with its center in Hartford, CT. Today, Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, with the highest average per capita and median household incomes. -
Climate and Terrain
Connecticut's southern border is primarily defined by the Long Island Sound, a large and relatively calm estuary perfect for the maintenance of the maritime industries that initially made the state wealthy. Pictured below is an aerial view of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
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Commercial Ethonol in Connecticut
American Energy Enterprises Inc. has plans to build a plant that would use wood waste to produce commercial grade cellulosic ethanol. The plant would be located in Milford CT. Initially failing to raise enough capitol to fund the plant, Christopher Brown the AEE founder says the company is awaiting a $50 million dollar United States Department of Energy grant but the plans to build the plant will continue regardless of DOE funding.http://domesticfuel.com/2009/08/21/cellulosic-ethanol-to-be-produced-in-connecticut/<ref> -
Clean Energy in Connecticut
Avon Old Farm School in Avon CT will be breaking new ground in the area of clean renewable energy. Students returning to campus this fall will be greeted by a $1.4 million dollar solar array system on top of the Jennings Fairchild hockey rink. Estimates on the energy savings to the school are in the range of $250,000 a year as the solar panels will provide 75% of the energy needs of the main campus.http://www.newsday.com/clean-energy-taking-root-in-connecticut-1.1387215<ref> -
Other clean energy projects in Connecticut include a new wind turbine at a working dairy farm in Torrington CT and photovoltaic solar panels will power a manufacturing/retail shop in Ashford CT. These improvements in clean energy tactics come with the help of $120 million dollars from the first round of federal stimulus money. Connecticut has applied for an additional $3.9 million in funding to create and identify green jobs, establish a "green job bank" as well as establish training programs for interested workers.http://www.courant.com/business/hc-green-jobs0819.artaug19,0,4986634.story<ref>
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Cincinnati Bearcats (Official Site) >> Football. No. 4 Cincinnati Defeats Connecticut, 47-45 http://bit.ly/1eMfZY
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Speaking on social media at AMA - SCIP panel at University of Connecticut this Wednesday http://ow.ly/AoJZ #MarketResearch #MR Please RT
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Watching "Haunting In Connecticut" not sure how this movie is gonna pan out as I am NOT a fan of horror movies!
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@ andylevy "born of Satan" Besides, everyone knows that's Connecticut's Chris Murphy!
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Many Connecticut professors speaking in Montreal: www.creedible.com
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Connecticut Vacations
- The Mahalo Guide to a Connecticut Vacation
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- Frommer's: Hartford and New Haven Travel Guides
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View All Connecticut Questions (23) | Ask a QuestionWhere are the attractive parts of Connecticut? (3 Answers)Connecticut has many beautiful places, especially if you like the outdoors. Many great hiking and camping opportunities are available throughout the state. A great place to start looking for scenery ... read moreDoes anyone know where I can get excellent cupcakes in Connecticut? (4 Answers)The Cupcake Truck This magic little bakery can usually be found in New Haven at the corner of Ceder and Sachem Streets. This bakery is mobile and can be found ... read morewhere is the best place to fish for pike in Connecticut? (1 Answer)Three of the best places to find Pike in Connecticut would be Pachaug Pond in Griswold, the Quaddick Reservoir in Thompson, and Mansfield Hollow Lake in Windham. read moreWhere can I get the best sushi in Connecticut? (1 Answer)This place was highly recommended. A review said their sushi is excellent, as is the rest of their food. Enjoy! Sonobana Japanese Restaurant, 1206 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514 Phone: ... read more
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Jesse A. Hamilton | On BackgroundAn insightful, well composed, and regularly update blog about Connecticut's Congressional Delegation
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User Recommended Links for Connecticut | Suggest a Link
Jesse A. Hamilton | On BackgroundAn insightful, well composed, and regularly update blog about Connecticut's Congressional Delegation
blogs.courant.com Recommended by dan haggerty on March 23, 2008
