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What They Do:
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User demographics (location, language, device)
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Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
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Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
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Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
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For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
FOI #24-285 (06-6-24, 9:36 am) - Subject - RFP # KA012924 -Student Health Insurance
Name - Tyler Saremi
Affiliation - Insurance For Students Inc.
Scorecard the committee used to base their decision on the winner of the Student Insurance Contract
The questions asked of Smith Brothers and Wellfleet after finalist presentation
Wellfleet and Smith Brothers Annual Student Pricing in the sealed bid before the best and final was requested during finalist presentation.
Wellfleet and Smith Brothers "Best and Final" offer as of deadline for BAFO due date of May 9th 2024
Please provide information as to the dates and names of RFP # KA012924 -Student Health Insurance scoring committee members that have served on the Board of Advisors at Wellfleet aka Wellfleet Student Board of Advisors or any other Advisory Board for Wellfleet Student in the past several years.
FOI #24-284 - Subject - Geno Auriemma Contract Extension
Name - Daniel Hortenstine
Affiliation -
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the most updated long-form employment contracts, appointment letters, contract amendments, and salary information for Head Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriema pursuant to the contract extension below.
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
FOI #24-282 (06-4-24, 3:10 pm) - Subject - Employment contract
Name - Eben Novy-Williams
Affiliation - Sportico
Pursuant to the state's open records laws, I am requesting digital copies of any employment contract, extensions, or MOU (with incentive structure, if separate) signed between the school and head women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma. Thanks.
This is a request under Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq. I am requesting that I be provided a copy of the following records:
Current project list for all CM and/or GC’s on site , Also Bid documents for any project that FIP construction has performed in the last 3 years .
I recognize that you may charge reasonable costs for copies, as well as for personnel time needed to comply with this request. Please inform me if the cost will exceed $50.00.
The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq. requires a response in writing within four business days of such request, except when the request is determined to be subject to subsections (b) and (c) of section 1-214, in which case such denial shall be made, in writing, within ten business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I can expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
I would like to make a public records request for the contracts for any men's and women's basketball non-conference games scheduled for the 2024-25 season. If completing this request in full would require a charge, please only complete as much as can be done for free; I do not want to pay any fees for this request.
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I’d like to request electronic copies of all non-conference game contracts for the 2024-2025 season for the University of Connecticut men's basketball program. Please advise if any other information is needed to fulfill this request. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated.