Video Of Tornado In Milford

The following video is of what appears to be a tornado touching down in Milford CT. These videos were shot by Joe and I, Joe is an employee of the ComputerFox in Milford, CT. The idea to go storm chasing came about when we all began to recieve telephone calls of erratic weather in the area. News even emerged that a tornado was in Milford or had touched down in surrounding areas near Milford.

Since a tornado in Connecticut is about as rare as a snowfall in Florida Joe and I decided to have fun and go storm chasing. We can now bring you the only footage of its kind depicting this weather anomaly.

The video below was truly more than we expected to capture, but one thing to mention is that what we left out was two large downed trees (See Photo) and quite a bit of flooding and emergency calls to the fire departments. Please pardon the quality as the video and photos were shot using Motorola Razr telephones.

Devon Day Vs. Devon Revitalization Committee

Some time ago I created a post that was communicated to me as ambiguous and even was told that it did not accurately discern the difference between Devon Day, the community event, and the Devon Revitilazation Commiittee, the elected officials and influencial citizens spending the state grant money.

This post today came about in the final days of working the campaign trail, in the perils of meeting folks out in Devon I had the opportunity of speaking with a member of the Devon Day board. Needless to say she was upset with one of my posts, she felt that because Nanci Seltzer who is associated with Devon Day and is now running for state Representative has put the work and mission of the community event under fire.

First I would like to restate what I menioned in the earlier article that I wrote, that is I support not only Devon Day but any community event that brings people together in a good way. There is nothing more important to me than people and events that build community pride and help their less fortunate neighbors improve their community.

This means helping the seniors keep their yards in order, picking up trash on your street, leaving a garbage can in a park if the city has not. Doing things to show we care about the places in which we live, and keeping clean the place where kids play. This all starts in your own piece of milford, your yard.

My issues with Devon are not with the unrelated Devon Day, but the Devon Revitalization Committee who, in the past, and in my opinion has made some bad decisions with the use of the grant money they recieved. I.E. building a park on a bridge, and then putting an 80,000 clock there that now is broken.

Gov. Says Saving Energy Takes Just "One Thing"

Governor Rell here in our state has launched a energy saving campaign some time ago called "One Thing" while the name can be cathchy I recently discovered that some people did not exactly know what this "one thing" was.

This blog today will hopefully make it clear as to the intentions behind the Governors campaign, now featured on highway billboards, newspapers, and just about everywhere you could get the word out. The purpose of the campaign is to promote energy conservation here in our state.

It does not take an expert to open an electric bill look at the amount due for just 30 days and realize something is alarmingly wrong, high energy expenses in Connecticut has already crippled our economy, and contributed to a boom in foreclosures. Rep. Cafero said Connecticut is ranked 50th out of 50 states, dead last, for being the least favorable state in America to conduct business in. Our leaders in Hartford for the first time in a long time are showing signs that our state finances are unraveling as a result, and the state is now taking on new debt and being forced into spending its surplus money.

The "One Thing" program asks you and your family to practice energy conservation, Rell believes that if every person in the state turned off one or two lights each day that would be over one million lights out, over the course of a year this could add up to billions of lights out saving an enourmous amount of energy.

By simply turning off a light each day you are helping your family save on energy, helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas, and helping others by reducing demand for energy. Reduced demand will make future energy more affordable.

Turning off our lights is not a matter of "cheapness or stinginess" but rather an issue of "ignorance and selfishness" on the part of those who wrecklessly disregard others or trivialize the true impact a person can have on the environment.

Rell's program, is just a start and I personally believe that it is a great program if we follow it. Please talk to your family and kids about energy conservation and get as many as you can onboard. See the "One Thing" Website.

Meet The Independent Party At The Milford Oyster Fest

Rocco J. Frank Jr. and the Independent Party of Connecticut will be in attendance at the Milford Oyster Festival on August 15th and August 16th registering voters and greeting local youth, and residents.

Independent voters, also recognized as Un-affiliated voters compose a substantial part of the electoral system. The Independent Party of Connecticut also aims to organize and assist all future persons who desire to become part of the Independent Party candidate advancement program.

The event will be attended by Mike Telesca, the chairman of the Independent Party, and also several statewide Independent candidates. Volunteers will be spending their time to assist new voters register, and meet residents of Milford and the surrounding community.

The scope and purpose of this event will be to bring awareness to the multitudes of voters that the Republican and Democratic parties are not exclusive to the candidacy process. As of 2007 the Connecticut Citizens Election Program now offers equal funding (by way of Grants) to all persons interested in pursuing public office.

Connecticut Cops Pre-Emptively Seize Guns

Paul Hughes
Republican-American
August 3, 2008

Using a unique state law, police in Connecticut have disarmed dozens of gun owners based on suspicions that they might harm themselves or others.

The state’s gun seizure law is considered the first and only law in the country that allows the confiscation of a gun before the owner commits an act of violence. Police and state prosecutors can obtain seizure warrants based on concerns about someone’s intentions.

State police and 53 police departments have seized more than 1,700 guns since the law took effect in October 1999, according to a new report to the legislature. There are nearly 900,000 privately owned firearms in Connecticut today.

Opponents of a gun seizure law expressed fears in 1999 that police would abuse the law. Today, the law’s backers say the record shows that hasn’t been the case.

“It certainly has not been abused. It may be underutilized,” said Ron Pinciaro, coexecutive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence.

Photo: (Boston Police display their success in pre-emptively disarming citizens in their Gun Buyback Program."

Plans Underway For A Milford Computer Recycling Day

Plans are currently underway to investigate an ideal site and location for a Milford Computer Recycling day. The program will most likely be held at an Eco-friendly location here in Milford and will focus on cleaning up old computers and E-Waste from the community. Old computers contain heavy metals including lead, beryllium, phosphorus and like contaminants making their recycling greatly important in reducing the impact on the environment.

The program also combats identity theft by destroying hard drives, and any access to personal files on your computer. Destroying these drives makes it impossible for thieves to use data mining to steal credit card numbers, Social Security Information or like accounts that can lead to years of credit correction issues.

We have not yet set an official date but expect we will announce one soon. For anyone interested in volunteering or offering ideas the ComputerFox located on New Haven Ave. in Milford will be entertaining questions and suggestions. Please feel free to contact Rocco J. Frank at (203) 247-4357 and leave a message.

This program has already been successfully implemented at nature centers in New Canaan and Westport.

Bridges For Sale

"Charming historic Manhattan Bridge, connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and is in need of some repairs. To make an offer call NYC Mayor Bloomberg."

Some thought the old saying "I have a bridge for sale" was a mark of a naive individual who was clueless to the tactics of con artists and thieves, but in these hard pressed economic times with cities and states running deficits don't be so quick to throw out a guy that is trying to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge.

This ARTICLE was featured on a CBS website forever bringing America to new and bizarre practices of debt relief. The investors who either lease or purchase these bridges would be able to procure revenue from tolls. Currently the MTA is responsible for these bridges, but due to municipal economic pressures the idea that their sale may offset major repair costs through privatization may be "on the table." If, or ever the Broooklyn Bridge, or any bridge sells for that matter, will be a question that sparks much future controversy and debate.