Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the Merritt?
Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the side of the highway on the Merritt Parkway in CT? Do they die on the side of the road right before they prance onto the highway? They look too perfectly...
View ArticleWould CT scan show gallstones?
If I had a CT scan (on my bill, it says CT scan with contrast of abdomen and CT scan with contrast pelvic), would the doc be able to tell if I had gallstones? I went in with kidney infection symptoms,...
View ArticleWhy is there a street called "Yogananda Street" in staid Sandy Hook, CT?
Why is there a street called "Yogananda Street" in staid Sandy Hook, CT, when there's no apparent local connection to yoga, generally, or to the famous yogi/author Paramahansa Yogananda, specifically?...
View ArticleThis is driving me crazy [or, insert your preferred car pun here]
Where should I register my car? So, I just finished my undergraduate degree (yay!). I went to school in upstate New York, but maintained my permanent address in CT with my parents. Because of this, I...
View ArticleRecs for easygoing pediatricians near Ridgefield CT
[kidsfilter] Recommendations for easygoing, vegetarian-friendly pediatricians near Ridgefield, CT? Good friends of mine are moving, rather suddenly, to Ridgefield, CT next week. They have two sons,...
View Article1 in 500? I don't like those odds.
CT scans on children for hearing problems. Worried about radiation risks. Wait? Asking for a friend: Last year when my son was four years old it was discovered that he has what our ENT called maximum...
View ArticlePaging Mr Barnum to thread 148171
What's awesome about Bridgeport, CT? I live and work in towns adjoining Connecticut's largest city, but spend very little time there. What am I missing, regarding food, entertainment (for 30-something...
View ArticleThrough-hiking alone: reasonable or reprehensible?
Should I hike the 500mi Colorado Trail by myself? The Colorado Trail runs 483 miles from Denver to Durango. It is mostly remote wilderness. I have been planning since last year to hike it this summer....
View ArticleDutch bike rental in CT?
Does anyone know of a place to rent a Dutch-style bike near New Haven, CT? They're so expensive, and I don't want to buy one if I don't know whether they will be painful to ride (I have a genetic...
View ArticleUnexpected tri-state area leisure time...
Last-minute day off filter: Can anyone recommend a neat-o spot to spend the afternoon/evening within a couple hours of NYC? I'm looking for shopping, good places to eat, nifty scenery...and will award...
View ArticleAny advice for CT scans, PCOS, or adrenal issues?
Dealing with possible PCOS, adrenal issues, and CT scans. Any advice? I've been working with my doctor trying to determine the cause of symptoms I've been having. They've been leaning towards PCOS...
View ArticleWhat is the most accurate test for finding gallstones STAT!
What is more accurate for detecting gallstones--HIDA, MCRP, CT, ultrasound? YNMD but... The entire months of Feb and March have been increasing symptoms with two trips to the ER within 6 days. However,...
View ArticleHow to find out which roads are flooded after Irene?
The MP and I are headed to Canada tomorrow; huzzah! We're supposed to be driving through western Connecticut, Massachusetts, and central Vermont, though, and through upstate New York on the way back....
View ArticleLGA to Stamford, CT?
What's the best way to get from La Guardia airport (LGA) to Stamford, CT during the evening rush hour? A lot of details inside. My flight arrives at 5:20pm on a Thursday. I will not have checked...
View ArticleShould I be a NY, NJ, or CT resident?
I'm trying to figure out where I should establish residency. I'm currently a NJ resident because I lived in a co-op apartment that I own there for about 5 years; I have been renting it out for about 2...
View ArticleThose boots were made for walkin'....
Hello, hive mind. I have a dear friend who recently left an abusive marriage. Although she's working two jobs, she barely makes ends meet and may need EFT/SNAP and housing assistance. I've pulled...
View ArticleWanted: Bike Routes in New England that meet specific criteria.
Please suggest bike routes in New England that meet some specific criteria. We took our son on a section of the East Bay Bike Path near Providence for his first bike ride last week and he loved it. He...
View ArticleNew England/North-East US Fall vacation
Need help planning a vacation in New England/North-East US are in fall. More details inside Who - 2 adults and one 2 year old When - Around September, October How long - Plan is to take a week off from...
View ArticleCT to NYC on Metro-North: Where to park?
I'll soon have to travel semi-frequently from Hartford to NYC for work stuff, at both peak and off-peak times. I'm guessing the best option is to park-and-ride at some station along the Metro North...
View ArticleLow cost medical diagnostics? MRI/CT/Xray/DNA Sequencing?
I want to better understand my body. So, I want data - baseline data. Going to sign up for 23andMe, and I'd also like to get some imaging done. In particular, I'd like an MRI of my body (head and...
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