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University appoints new Cell Biology chair Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In another move aimed to boost its standing in the sciences, the University has lured world-renowned scientist James Rothman '71 from Columbia to chair the School of Medicine's department of cell biology.

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Clinton To End Campaign, Keep Other Options Open Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pressed to make a quick decision in the interest of party unity, Hillary Rodham Clinton is ending her historic bid to become the first female president and will back rival Barack Obama on Saturday.

Alton Kelley Dies; Psychedelic Artist Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Alton Kelley, an artist who helped created the psychedelic style of posters and other art associated with the 1960s San Francisco rock scene, has died. He was 67.

9/11 Contract Awarded Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ex-U.S. Health Chief's Firm Wins Treatment Deal

As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson trumpeted millions of taxpayer dollars to help workers sickened by the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, even amid complaints that his agency wasn't doing enough.

Report: Efforts To Reduce Teen Sex, STDs Falter Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The nation's campaign to get more teenagers to delay sex and use condoms is faltering, federal officials reported Wednesday.

Gay Marriage Upheld In Calif. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A narrowly divided California Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected petitions to delay its historic same-sex marriage decision, clearing the way for gay couples to marry starting June 17.

9/11 Trial Set To Start At Gitmo Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Alleged Plotters To Be Arraigned

Almost seven years after terrorists hijacked airliners and used them as missiles to kill 2,973 people, five men who allegedly plotted the attacks face a military tribunal today.

Charting The Electoral Battleground Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Best Chance For Each: Picking Up States In Southwest, Near Great Lakes

In many states that President Bush captured in the 2004 election, Barack Obama has swelled the ranks of Democrats by the thousands, drawing record numbers of young people and African Americans to the polls.

Marine Acquitted In Haditha Case Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A military jury acquitted a Marine intelligence officer Wednesday of charges that he tried to help cover up the killings of 24 Iraqis.

Around World, Approval Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Obama Campaign Watched Closely

For much of the world, Sen. Barack Obama's victory in the Democratic primaries was a moment to admire the United States, at a time when the nation's image abroad is in tatters.

McCain Eyes Debate Phase Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Proposes Town Hall-Style Format

A presidential campaign that has made historic strides in the areas of race, gender and fundraising now could be poised to rewrite the book on debates.

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:56:14 -0400
After Hartford Violence, Police Chief Decries 'Inhumanity' Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts gave vent to his feelings about the recent violence afflicting the city. He was responding to a hit-and-run that left a 78-year-old city man paralyzed, the beating and robbery of former Deputy Mayor Nicholas Carbone and the discovery of a decomposed body of a man in his family's foreclosed home. Hit-And-Run Photos | Hartford Police Press Release Colin McEnroe: Disappointed In Roberts Detailed Area Of Hit-And-Run Graphic

Prosecutors Vow Retrial For Wilcox Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Jurors who deliberated insurance-fraud charges against the owner of a runaway truck that caused a deadly Avon Mountain crash deadlocked because they disagreed on the credibility of a key witness, a juror said Wednesday.

Escaped Psychiatric Patient Captured Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Law officers were shaking their heads over the blatant, in-your-face crime spree being attributed to Roy Sastrom, the psychiatric patient and former career criminal who was captured late Tuesday in Bridgeport after three days on the lam from Connecticut Valley Hospital.

Bloomfield Woman Dies, Son In Coma After Being Struck By Car Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Bloomfield family had just returned home from buying a birthday gift for their 10-year-old son Tuesday when a van careened into their driveway and struck their car, which slammed into several family members as they were getting out of the vehicle.

State Spends $225,000 To Fight Police Union Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state has spent more than $225,000 on private lawyers to block state police managers from forming a union despite four rulings that they have the right to organize, the union said Wednesday.

Hartford Toddler Dies Of Stab Wound Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 3-year-old critically wounded last week when she was cut in the stomach by a kitchen knife died Tuesday at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, a hospital official said.

Man Charged In Windsor Locks Home Invasion Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police on Wednesday charged a Suffield man in connection with an early morning burglary and shooting on Maple Avenue.

In Bristol, Officials Work On 'Gateway Zone' With New Rules Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— As the city tries to make over Riverside Avenue, it will welcome pet shops, supermarkets and beauty salons — but not junkyards, pawn shops and tattoo parlors.

New Britain Nuns To Get Federal Funds For Project Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This story, which ran in an incomplete form in Wednesday's newspaper, is being reprinted today.

Live In The Moment, Northwest Catholic Grads Told Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Northwest Catholic High School's Carolyn Spalluto began her valedictory address Wednesday by letting everyone in on the secret of life.

Obama keeps Dean at DNC, bans lobbyist money Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:07:00 -0400
Barack Obama, now cast as the Democrats' standard-bearer, moved quickly to put his imprint on the national party Thursday, eager to reinforce its fundraising operation and pursue an aggressive general election campaign.

Aspire Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:02:28 -0400
In the latest issue of Aspire Fashion & Beauty: bright ideas for a fashionable day at the beach; shoreline seafood delicacies and the perfect quenching cocktails; and the scents of summer

Aficionados Help Educate People About Caring For Long-Lived Exotic Birds Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Aficionados Help Educate People About Caring For Long-Lived Exotic Birds

So what goes on at a meeting of the Connecticut Parrot Society?

Group Helps Women Get On Their Feet Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Group Helps Women Get On Their Feet

Amber Mills knows all about the value of a good first impression. She made sure she made one when the interviewed last year for a job as a medical-records file clerk at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. With the help of Dress for Success Hartford — a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women overcome obstacles to find employment and advance their careers — she looked professional and felt confident.

Be Careful With Bare Feet; Listerine Helps Sun Rash Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My daughter's husband and two sons are barefoot guys. They walk all around the house and outside in the gardens in their bare feet. When they come in, they put their feet on upholstered furniture, sometimes even on pillows where they are going to put their faces.

Talk Is Cheap (So Kindly Tip Your Writer) Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A few weeks, ago, when a cranky U.S. House of Representatives voted to postpone a free-trade agreement with Colombia, President Bush complained that Congress had "stiffed" Colombia. In response, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said, "The president's failed economic plan has stiffed the American people."

French Country's Charm Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Few Mellow Provençal Touches And You'll Even Smell The Lavender

France may be closer than you think. Medieval granges do not abound in Hartford County. In this respect, the local architecture is a letdown. But with a few pointers, you can transform your 1960s split-level into a Provençal farmhouse.

Teaching Painters To 'Fool The Eye' Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When Brita Ingalls DeMars first started painting, she envisioned mastering the techniques of great painters from centuries ago who worked in the style of architectural trompe l'oeil — literally, "fool the eye." In this art of illusion, a flat surface is painted so realistically that it looks three-dimensional.

Brighten Rooms With Earth-Friendly Paints Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: I am hearing about paint with low VOCs and saw a display at my local home show. I thought I was safe with water-based (latex) paints. What do you recommend?

Rings Come In Innumerable Styles – All Collectible Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rings have been popular since the days of ancient Egypt and Greece, perhaps longer.

A Celebration Of Our State Flower Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Broken Arrow Nursery's famed collection of Connecticut's state flower — the mountain laurel — is in bloom right now, and the nursery will hold special events this weekend. Owner Dick Jaynes, who has hybridized many of the nearly 80 cultivars of mountain laurel, will lead guided tours of the grounds' unusual specimens Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and demonstrate hybridizing techniques.

A 'Look Ma, No Chemicals' Fix For Carpet Stains Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Readers: Stubborn carpet stains getting you down? Give the following a try: First, get to the stain as soon as possible, and blot up liquids (scoop up solids with a spoon) with paper towels or old bath towels. (Put the towels down, then stand on them to really soak up all of the liquid.)

Flipping Over Flops Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Familiar Fashion Footprint Steps Into Home Decor

Decorate your home with these whimsical accessories, and you could be accused of flip-flopping. So be it. Nothing marks the start of the season better than our favorite easy-breezy-one-thin-V-shaped-strap-away-from-barefoot sandals. This summer, the quintessential warm-weather shoe makes the leap from casual footwear to chic home accessory and lets your guests know that for the next few months, life's a beach.

Put A Refreshingly Cool Lid On That Hot Head Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gardener's Supply Co. wants us all to go soak our heads — literally.

Clean Lines To A Latin Beat Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Target continues its series of love affairs with trendy designers — this time with Sami Hayek, internationally known for his sleek, environmentally conscious creations. Hayak, a native of Mexico (and baby brother of actress Salma Hayek), brings a Latin vibe and clean mid-century modern lines to the limited-edition collection of home furnishings, accessories, stationery and bedding.

A Berry Handy Tool For Fruit Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Good news for strawberry lovers — preparing shortcake, tarts and other desserts featuring the juicy fruit just got a "hull" lot easier.

An Appalling Snapshot Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It is a commonly held belief that a person or situation has to hit bottom before recovery can begin. That pivotal moment may have come for Hartford on Wednesday, when a stunning video retrieved from a streetlight camera on Park Street was released by police.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Today at 3 p.m., justices, lawyers and state officials will gather at the Connecticut Supreme Court, in the stately stone building across from the Capitol in Hartford. Normally such a gathering would involve well-prepared arguments and tough questions from the bench.

Bad Air And Politics Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Did politics trump science in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to reject a bid by California (and a dozen other states, Connecticut included) to implement tougher-than-federal standards for tailpipe emissions? There's little doubt.

Driving Change Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
$4 Price Point Finally Cutting Into Demand

So now we know: The price point is $4.

Killing Dreams At Two-Year Colleges Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Shame on some of the nation's largest banks. They have stopped issuing student loans to community college students, a decision that will have dire effects on poor, minority and immigrant students.

Rell: Steady As She Goes Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
So, there was Gov. M. Jodi Rell awhile back, blowing kisses to the state employee labor unions, promising to work with them for the betterment of all mankind.

Benches Clear After Coco Crisp Hit By James Shields Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0400
Boston center fielder Coco Crisp was hit on the right hip by Tampa Bay right-hander James Shields, prompting a benches-clearing brawl in the second inning of their game Thursday night.

Conn. Shortstop Picked By Phillies Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:33:00 -0400
Salisbury School shortstop Anthony Hewitt gave Connecticut a spot in the first round of the amateur baseball draft when he was selected 24th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies today.

Big East Commissioner To Step Down Next Year Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:18:00 -0400
Mike Tranghese, the commissioner of the Big East Conference since 1990, will step down from his position on June 30, 2009.

Giambi's pinch-hit HR in 9th leads Yanks over Jays Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:49:00 -0400
Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, rallying the New York Yankees to a 9-8 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Red Wings Win Stanley Cup Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For the fourth time in 11 seasons, the Detroit Red Wings are Stanley Cup champions. They used experience and grit to knock out the young up-and-coming Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory in Game 6 of the finals.

UConn's Cardoza Reportedly Interested In Temple Job Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
UConn women's assistant basketball coach Tonya Cardoza is expected to interview for the coaching position at Temple this week, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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