The Most Remarkable Comeback Story In Internet History Is Located In ... Norwalk, Connecticut

You have to create an aura of invincibility and inevitability. You have to get the press swooning and scrambling for interviews and scoops.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.businessinsider.com/priceline-comeback-2013-8?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

Marketing Drive Seeks a Wickedly Inventive Art Director in Norwalk, Connecticut

Do you have exceptional design skills, fresh style, an insatiable hunger for our digital world and boundless creative energy? You belong at Marketing Drive.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.core77.com/blog/jobs/marketing_drive_seeks_a_wickedly_inventive_art_director_in_norwalk_connecticut_24721.asp

New Castle Hotels Promotes Two in Shelton, Connecticut

... the promotion of John Fields to Area General Manager of the Connecticut Region comprising the Hilton Garden Inn, Norwalk, Conn., the Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn Shelton , Conn., where he also will have General Manager responsibilities. ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10543646.htm

The site of a rail disaster.....Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk is an historic settlement in Connecticut, on Long Island Sound. Chartered on September 11, 1651, a town quickly grew, based on shipping and the harvesting of oysters.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/18/1180174/-The-site-of-a-rail-disaster-Norwalk-Connecticut

08/01/10 2010 ELECTIONS - CT CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: Secretary of the State (Jerry Farrell Jr, Gerry Garcia, Denise Merrill

Photo: Connecticut Republican Candidate Secretary Of State

Jerry Farrell Jr

Even the politically astute of Connecticut have got to be preparing scratch sheets to keep track of who is running for what this political season.

It is a tough job to try and keep track, but it is a job that needs to be done.

People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.

Do a little homework first. Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.

Not sure who is running? Then go to the secretary of the state's website (ctgov.org will get you started) and find out the candidate's names, political parties and offices that they are seeking.

Speaking of the secretary of state, did you know that Gerry Garcia (yes, that's really his name) could get bumped in next week's primaries in his bid to be Connecticut's new secretary of the state?

The Democrat is vying for the seat against party endorsed candidate Denise Merrill in what will be a three-way race Nov. 2 pitting either Garcia or Merrill against Republican Jerry Farrell Jr. and Green Party contender S. Michael DeRosa.

It's an important job, overseeing the state's elections, so we'd all do ourselves a favor by brushing up on the candidates' qualifications and platforms so we can make informed decisions come November.

Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr, nominated at convention for Secretary of State, reiterated the calls for fiscal conservatism, even through the Secretary of State's office.

Farrell just qualified for public campaign financing.and submitted his paperwork to the State Elections Enforcement Commission in preparation of the November general election.

Farrell’s campaign raised over $75,000 from over 900 contributors who were limited to a maximum of $100 per person.

Once approved, Farrell will receive a grant of $750,000 to compete with a Democratic opponent who will receive the same grant.

Farrell and Democratic attorney general candidate George Jepsen are the only statewide candidates without a primary election to receive public funding.

07/30/10 NORWALK BRIEFING: On the dean's list

This Just In To The Norwalk Roundup Newsroom ......

On the dean's list (Thehour)

Cody Benedetto of Norwalk was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Susquehanna University.

George Albano column - Blue Thunder strikes lightning (Thehour)

It appears the future of high school girls soccer in the city of Norwalk is pretty bright.

National Research Firm Finds Connecticut's Roads, Bridges Are Obsolete and in Disrepair (Westport Patch)

A report prepared by a national transportation research firm finds Connecticut has let it roads, highways and bridges become obsolete and fall into disrepair.

The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarca - Jul. 29 2010, 7:30am-7:50am (Stamford News)

" portrayal projects so you're actually right small business creates seventy -- percent of all the jobs in this country.

Norwalk Police Officers Given USDOE Award for Work on Lore case (thehour)

NORWALK By STEVE KOBAK Hour Staff Writer Two Norwalk Police officers who investigated a former autism therapist accused of swindling tens of thousands of dollars from Norwalk schools were given an award from federal law enforcement authorities Wednesday morning. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of the Inspector General awarded plaques to Sgt. Art Weisgerber and Detective David Orr for their work on developing the criminal case against Stacy Lore, who is currently awaiting trial on fraud charges. "I can't tell you how proud I am of the hard work that our detectives do day in and day out," said Police Chief Harry Rilling. "It's nice to see them get recognition." State Sen. Bob Duff, D-25, and Mayor Richard A. Moccia joined many high-ranking members of the Norwalk Police Department to congratulate Orr and Weisgerber. "The damage that this person has done goes beyond financial loss," Moccia said. The award is not given out frequently and is typically awarded to prosecutors, according to Special Agent in Charge Brian Hickey of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of the Inspector General.

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Band Lineup for 2010 Oyster Festival Announced (thehour)

Hour Staff Report NORWALK -- 10,000 Maniacs will headline the Saturday evening show of the annual Oyster Festival, which will take place Sept. 10 to 12, according to festival officials. Wang Chung, a London-based new wave group, will open for 10,000 Maniacs. On Sunday evening, Still Alive and Well opens on the main stage and Big Shot -- a Billy Joel national tribute band -- will be the finale. On Friday, Thunderhead and Short Bus will be featured, along with another regional band. Other Main Stage acts include Blue Bossa Gypsy on Saturday, plus Katherine Waugh singing Broadway show tunes and classic tenor Christopher Macchio on Sunday. Continuous entertainment on the second stage spotlights additional top regional performers like The Coulda Woulda Shouldas, who won the recent Battle of the Bands in Stamford and Motocross/BMX Slamfest musicians. The focus will be on family entertainment for Main Stage acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Sympho and Redwing Blackbird Theater will present puppets in a musical adaptation of "Peter and The Wolf" on Saturday. The popular Marvel Super Heroes will return for their third appearance on Sunday.

Proposed Use of Old Smith Street Jailhouse by NHS Approved (thehour)

NORWALK By ROBERT KOCH Hour Staff Writer Fire Damage Repairs Pending City Historical commissioners on Wednesday night approved a proposal by the Norwalk Historical Society to use the old Smith Street jailhouse. "What we want to do is basically move the curatorial functions down to the jail, which would include the photograph collection, the scanning, the imaging, collection storage, all of that," said David G. Westmoreland, NHS president. "We want to keep the educational and administrative space up in the office in the Town House (on Mill Hill)." A fire in late spring gutted the interior of the historic jailhouse, which dates back to the early 19th century and now belongs to the city. The blaze forced out two tenants living in second-floor apartments in the structure. Peter A. Bondi, Historical Commission vice chairman, gave an update on where the jailhouse stands following the fire. He said the roof must be removed and the rafters taken out, as a result of damage from the fire.

07/29/10 Ron Paul Endorses Rick Torres

Ron Paul Endorses Rick Torres Norwalk, It is with great honor that today I accept the endorsement of Congressman Ron Paul. I have spoken to Congressman Paul several times over the course of the Campaign and I look forward to working with him after I defeat Jim Himes this November. Please read the Endorsement from Congressman Ron Paul: "I am proud to announce that I have endorsed Rick Torres for Congress in the Connecticut's 4th district. Rick is a real Liberty lover and has a tremendously inspiring story. Here is a video he made about his background Again, please consider supporting Rick in any way you are comfortable – whether it is financially, with your time as a volunteer and, most importantly, with your vote. Big things are happening across the Country, and Connecticut has a great opportunity to tell Washington that we demand free markets, sound money and common sense, Pro-America foreign policy. I hope you will join me in supporting Rick Torres." Dr. Paul's Endorsement is key to us winning this primary. With 12 days left I do need your financial support.In these final days I need your financial support of at least $50 to ensure that we can effectively get out the vote. Our polling shows that we are rapidly gaining on the presumed frontrunner. Your donation of $50, $200, or $500 will allow us to effectively get our message of liberty out to the voters and win. With your financial donation today I know that we can defeat my big government Republican opponents. If we let them win then voters in my district will have two big-government choices on the ballot in the fall. I am willing ready and able to stand with Congressman Ron Paul and defend our natural rights in Washington, but I need your financial commitment in these final days to help me do so. Sincerely, Rick Torres for Congress P.O. Box 3311, Bridgeport, CT 06605.

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