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4 Dead, 40 Injured As Tornado Hits Boy Scout Camp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A tornado slammed a Boy Scout camp in the remote hills of western Iowa late Wednesday, killing at least four people, injuring 40 and setting off a frantic search for others who could be trapped in the piles of debris and downed trees.

Search Starts In Vietnam For Pilot Who Crashed Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Thirty-six years to the day. It's a strange coincidence for those most focused on today's start of a search in Vietnam for the remains of a Connecticut pilot shot down exactly 36 years ago.

McCain, Obama Clash On Economy Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain Tuesday outlined sharply different approaches on how to revive the nation's economy and provide aid to struggling workers, offering a clear choice on the election's No. 1 issue.

Senate GOP Blocks Windfall Taxes On Big Oil Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With the help of Senate Republicans, big oil companies dodged an attempt Tuesday to slap them with a windfall profits tax and take away billions of dollars in tax breaks in response to the record gasoline prices that have the nation fuming.

Conservatives Train Sights On Michelle Obama Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
They loved to hate Hillary Rodham Clinton. They loved to hate Teresa Heinz Kerry. And now, it appears, conservative voices are energetically taking on Michelle Obama.

Major ISPs Agree To Block Child Porn Newsgroups Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Online forums in which thousands of child-porn images have been posted have been stricken from three Internet providers, including two of the nation's five largest, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.

Gay-Marriage Ruling Could Boost California's Ailing Economy Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The flowers have been selected, the Veterans' Memorial Center has been booked and the three-piece band has been chosen. The e-invitations have gone out and relatives are flying in. The brides — and there will be two of them — might not have time to buy something new to wear, but that's OK.

One Hiker Dies On Mount Rainier, Two Others Await Rescue Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man on a Mount Rainier day hike died Tuesday and two companions were awaiting rescue after the group got caught in a blizzard, officials at the national park said.

Rising Water In Midwest Floods Farmland, Forces Evacuations Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Railroad Bridge Swept Away

Rising rivers wiped out an Iowa railroad bridge Tuesday, flooded Illinois farmland and forced residents along the Mississippi River to prepare for what could be the worst flooding in 15 years.

Bush Gets Support For New Sanctions Against Iran Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S., European Allies At Summit

President Bush claimed progress Tuesday in his legacy-shaping drive to stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb, winning European promises to tighten pressure on Tehran with U.N. sanctions and possibly other new penalties.

Students' Work Helps Ex-Slaves Learn English Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Students at Tariffville Elementary School have written books that will soon be shipped to India, where they will be used to teach English to children who were once enslaved.

Battling Back On Park Street Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
“Our community has been judged by 45 seconds of tape.”

It is the street that gave the world a view of Hartford as a city gone wild, where out-of-control motorists can blindside an elderly pedestrian in broad daylight while onlookers stand by and watch callously.

Fatal Assault In Prison Detailed In Affidavit Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the lives of Kevin Cales and Waldemar Rivera intersected at a Suffield prison, it would end in death for Cales.

Hartford, State Police Go After City Crime Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Beginning Monday, state police will begin a 15-week joint effort with Hartford police to reduce violence and combat crime on city streets.

Living With AIDS In Connecticut Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Third Annual AIDS Walk At Bushnell Park Held Sunday

Betsy Luz Correa considered AIDS a gay man's disease when she decided to get tested on her husband's advice.

Three Companies To Build New 'Peaking' Power Plants Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three power companies, including a partnership with United Illuminating, have been tentatively chosen by state regulators to build new "peaking" power plants alongside existing plants in Bridgeport, Milford and New Haven.

Another Step In Hartford In Sheff Desegregation Case Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A state judge on Wednesday approved the latest settlement in the long-standing Sheff v. O'Neill school desegregation lawsuit, clearing the way for renewed efforts to educate more Hartford children in racially diverse settings.

UConn Praised For Water Improvement Efforts Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state's environmental and public health commissioners praised the University of Connecticut's efforts to improve its water supply and restore a local river, but urged university leaders to be careful about making future water commitments and to look for long-term options for additional water sources.

Senior Class President At School For Deaf Learned To Forgive Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some college-bound teens boast of knowing advanced physics and math.

Hartford's Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Graduates 76 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
WEST HARTFORD — The hoots, hollers and applause continually erupting from the crowd at the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy's graduation Wednesday night were the perfect expression of the pride that swelled throughout the auditorium at St. Joseph College.

Campaign: Michelle Obama never used word 'Whitey' Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:15:00 -0400
Democrat Barack Obama's campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech from the church pulpit as it launched a Web site to debunk rumors about him and his wife.

House Approves Real Estate Conveyance Tax Extension Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:02:00 -0400
After one of the longest session days of the year, the House of Representatives voted 82 to 51 on Thursday morning to extend the municipal portion of the real estate conveyance tax. The vote came shortly after 3 a.m. as tired legislators cast their final vote of the day.

State Lawmakers To Vote On Gas, Heating Oil Relief Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Cash-strapped drivers and low-income homeowners should get some help today when the state legislature votes to provide relief for skyrocketing gasoline and home-heating oil prices.

Ruth Pulda, Merilee Milstein Die; Advocated Women's, Workers' Rights Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ruth L. Pulda and Merrilee H. Milstein died Monday, each after long battles with cancer. They did not go gently. It was not their way.

Legislators, Governor Push For Cash Discounts On Gas Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gasoline prices could drop 10 to 20 cents a gallon if the legislature passes a bill Wednesday that would allow stations to offer cash discounts.

My Not So Big Cheap Wedding Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Soaring Costs, Troubled Economy Lead To Economizing On Weddings, Where Price Used To Be No Object

This year, the average cost of an American wedding dipped to $28,704 from $28,732 in 2007, according to the Wedding Report, a wedding industry research firm. That decline might not seem significant, but that's the first drop in a decade.

Cherry Juice And Tea: Remedies For Painful Or Smelly Feet Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by one of the best foot doctors in my city. I was given pain medicines, many anti-inflammatory drugs and foot splints, with no success. As a last resort, he recommended steroid injections for the intense pain.

Word Watch: How To Pronounce Connecticut Words Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New to Connecticut? Then it's time for a visit from the Word Guy's Welcome Wagon! We come to your home to furnish lists of local libraries, guides to area bookstores and advice on which word columnist to read — hint, hint.

Daycation At Old Sturbridge Village Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At Old Sturbridge Village, It's Always The Early 1800s (But With A Commentary Track)

At Old Sturbridge Village, take the time to look for things, and almost every stop has something of interest.

Face It, Boomers; It's Specs And The City Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
They show no sign of crow's feet, sagging boobs or gray hair. They're still strutting their stuff in killer heels and fashions to die for. But the "Sex and the City" crowd is getting older, and the proof — as it so often is — is in the bedroom. This time around, when Carrie and Mr. Big settle into the sack, the agenda isn't steamy sex, it's reading. When the two realize they can't make out the small print, they share a pair of reading glasses rather than passionate kisses before drifting off to sleep.

Seniors Breaking Out Of Stigma Of Being 'Old' Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I'm always told to avoid talking about senior citizens.

New Grads Want To Walk, Not Hear Talk Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
High school graduation season has barely begun, and already we've heard of a handful of cases of plagiarism.

Heroism Or Hesitation? Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Is Failure To Act In A Crisis Human Nature, Or A Sign We've Abandoned Our Values?

In the nearly two weeks since Angel Arce Torres was hit by a reckless driver who fled the scene, there has been endless dissection of a videotape of the Hartford accident and endless hand-wringing over whether bystanders took too long to come to his aid.

Going Shoeless Offers Sensory Bliss, Strong Soles Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
He's got a good pair of feet, Art Sylvia. Solid and toned. Fungus-free. Toes nicely aligned.

Different Perspectives On Tantrums Past Age 3 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An Atlanta pediatrician sent me an article from the February issue of Pediatric News describing research recently conducted concerning tantrums in children ages 3 to 6. Intrigued, I spent some time on the Internet reading other accounts of the study. I even left several messages for the primary author but haven't heard back at this writing.

Design For Downsizing Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Whites, Lights, Strategic Storage Maximize Convenience In Compact Quarters, Leaving Plenty Of Room For Luxury

When interior designer Joanne Riley downsized from her three-bedroom home in Simsbury, she was looking for a complete change in lifestyle. But she didn't expect that change to come in such a very small package — an under-1,000-square-foot condominium in a high-rise in downtown Hartford.

A Cozy Little Cape Inspires Grand Plans Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Not everyone would be able to see the potential in the two-bedroom Cape-style house on a busy road in Bloomfield, with its knotty pine wall, the fake tin-roof ceiling in the kitchen and the rotting sun porch.

Garden Events Dominate Weekend Calendar Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Eleven historic sites will offer special activities, many of them free, emphasizing their garden programs June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. for the fifth annual Connecticut Historic Gardens Day

Collectibles Often End Up Where They're Most Wanted Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Collectors can tell you strange stories about how an antique or collectible will come in and out of their lives until at last it finds a home with them.

Shampoo, Peroxide, Borax All Help Clean A Tub Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: If you want to have a really clean bathtub, use shampoo to clean it occasionally. It will shine like nobody's business. Rinse well with hot water.

'Deer No No' Repellent Made In State Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you live in Connecticut — land of about 100,000 deer according to the Department of Environmental Protection — you probably have a deer story.

Mood-Setting, Low-Voltage Exterior Lighting Saves Energy Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lighting is one of the most important elements to think about when designing rooms, inside or out. Lighting is both practical and decorative; a variety of lighting options allows us to work and play safely and creates a mood that enhances the way we live.

Swing Into Summer Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hammock Ideal For Lazy Days

For many people, Father's Day marks the moment when we really swing into summer relaxation mode. The grass grows more slowly. Most of spring's heavy gardening chores are done. The heat is on, and a bit of indolence is in order.

A Place Dear To Your Heart Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Insure your A-list guest status this summer by bringing your host or hostess a set of these nifty, nostalgic drinking glasses. The frosty tumblers, available in nearly 100 state, city, country and regional designs, feature colorful sketches of each area's tourist spots, landmarks and personalities — all done with a retro vibe.

Ivory Fiesta For Newlyweds Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ivory Fiesta is back on the table. One of the iconic dinnerware's "Original Six" shades (the others were cobalt blue, red, light green, yellow and turquoise), the creamy tone was retired in 1951, leaving collectors to search antique shops and eBay for pieces to fill in collections. The company says the newly released neutral shade — a close match to the color retired 57 years ago — is an especially appealing option for newlyweds who are fans of Fiesta's art-deco styling.

On Balance, Good Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State lawmakers sort of punted on one important provision of an ethics bill passed in the special session that ended early Thursday morning. But give them credit anyway.

More Energy Efficiency Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut's soaring electricity costs have caused a boom in demand for energy efficiency programs these past two years. That's good. Better efficiency cuts costs for industries, businesses and homeowners. It also eases the strain on the electric grid and cuts pollution.

Upbeat Tune In June Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
'Oh my goodness," said a neighbor over the back fence. "The zucchini has doubled in size since yesterday!"

A Library Lesson Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents of Suffield will gather at a town meeting tonight to decide whether to demolish and replace the Kent Memorial Library in Suffield, at a cost of $13.6 million.

IKEA Bags The Plastic Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
IKEA can give retailers a lesson or two about getting consumers to bag the plastic.

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