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City may keep names of ID-card holders private, FOIC rules Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Commissioner Sheldon London, citing violent anti-immigrant and anti-Hispanic rhetoric and threats that the city had presented as evidence, wrote that the release of the documents would constitute a danger to public safety.

Kentucky Factory Shooting Claims Six Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After arguing with his supervisor, Wesley Higdon called his girlfriend with a prediction: He was going to kill his boss. Two hours later, he shot Kevin G. Taylor outside the building in rural Kentucky before spraying bullets in a break room and on the factory floor.

Ruling On Child Rape Criticized Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Court Rejects Death Penalty

No crime against an individual short of murder, not even the brutal rape of a child, merits the death penalty, the Supreme Court said in a ruling that drew criticism across the political spectrum.

Myanmar Cyclone Survivors Proved Tough Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Post-Storm Deaths Didn't Match Fears

Dire warnings that cyclone survivors in Myanmar might fall prey to disease and starvation failed to take into account the survival instincts of those affected, aid agencies and disaster experts say.

Alaskans Decry Court Decision On Exxon Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With Slashed Damages, Average Award About $15,000

It was not the day Robert J. Kopchak had been waiting for — the day the Supreme Court let Exxon off the hook for punitive damages in the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

Jury Finds Briton Killed Wife, Baby Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A British man who fled the U.S. after his wife and baby were shot to death was convicted of murder Wednesday by a jury that rejected defense claims that the mother killed her daughter and herself as they snuggled in bed.

CBS Plans To Appeal Ruling On Haditha Interview Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
CBS News said it plans to appeal a ruling by a military appellate court that ordered a judge to review unaired footage of an interview given by a Marine squad leader from Meriden, Conn., charged in the killings of 24 Iraqis.

Presidential Campaign: The Same Old Kind Of Politics Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A campaign between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain once offered enormous possibilities for something new. Instead, the two presumptive nominees have opened their campaigns for the White House with what looks and sounds like a repeat of the kind of politics both have promised to leave behind.

Nevada Senator Holding Up Dodd Housing Bill Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of the key bills that the U.S. Senate is expected to pass this year — a major collection of legislation meant to prevent foreclosures and reform aspects of the government's relationship to the U.S. housing market — is sitting idle. And Sen. Chris Dodd took the floor of the Senate repeatedly Wednesday to point out that a single Republican senator is holding up the vote.

A Look Beyond Climate Change Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. Intelligence Report Analyzes Potential Effects Of Global Warming

Global warming is likely to have a series of destabilizing effects around the world, causing humanitarian crises as well as surges in ethnic violence and illegal immigration, according to an assessment released Wednesday by U.S. intelligence agencies.

Delaware Approves Wind Farm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Legislation to allow an offshore wind farm breezed through the Delaware legislature Wednesday and was quickly signed into law.

Constitutional Convention Urged Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Advocates Want Wording Changed To Allow Ballot Initiatives

A coalition of groups that want Connecticut to allow ballot initiatives like those in California is urging voters to approve a convention in the fall so the state constitution can be changed.

Former East Windsor Officer Gets Four Years For Trying To Entice Minor Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Darren Seligman had built two careers over 19 years, one in the military and another as a police officer.

Bee Disorder Has Not Hit State Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two years ago, news reports surfaced about a mysterious plague decimating bee colonies, causing almost all the adult insects to vanish from their hives without a trace. Scientists called it "colony collapse disorder." The disorder results in a hive with honey and a queen but with few or no adult honey bees, dead or alive, in the hive.

State Task Force To Study Fatherless Families Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
House Speaker James Amann is establishing a task force to study the causes of fatherlessness.

The Courant To Make Deep Cuts, 'Reinvent' Paper Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Hartford Courant will cut its newsroom staff and the number of news pages by 25 percent as the country's oldest continuously published newspaper struggles with an industrywide decline in advertising.

Construction to Start On Cleaner Power Plant In Middletown Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After the blasting, crushing and spreading of 1.6 million yards of earth and rock, construction is about to start on the Kleen Energy power plant on the site of an old feldspar mine in the Maromas area.

Report: Solving State's Tough Environmental Problems Requires Lifestyle Changes Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Although anti-pollution laws have gone a long way toward cleaning up the state's air and water, a new report says that solving some of the more intractable environmental problems won't happen unless residents change how they live.

Aetna To Reimburse College Students, Doctors Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Aetna will reimburse thousands of students nationwide, including about 1,300 who have attended Connecticut colleges, as well as some doctors because the company did not pay enough on claims.

West Hartford School Board Cuts 19 Staff Positions Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ordered to trim $1.4 million from the 2008-09 school budget, the board of education Wednesday night protected district programs but axed about 19 staff positions — cuts that are expected to affect class sizes from the elementary to high school levels.

Obama, Clinton take first public step toward unity Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:46:00 -0400
When Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton step onstage in their first joint campaign appearance in New Hampshire, it will be the first public display of a rapprochement between former rivals hoping to set aside differences and unify the party while helping each other.

Rell Orders Spending Cuts Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Governor's Latest Belt-Tightening Targets Budgets Of State Agencies

Faced with a projected deficit of $150 million in the next fiscal year, Gov. M. Jodi Rell ordered state agencies and commissions Tuesday to make budget cuts of 3 percent to 5 percent in order to close the gap.

Legislature Overrides Rell's Veto Of Minimum-Wage Increase Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With one vote to spare in each chamber, the state legislature voted Monday to override Gov. M. Jodi Rell's veto and guarantee a 35-cent increase next year in the state's hourly minimum wage.

You Don't Know Fred, Unless You're A Tween Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Last week, someone in the online video business gave me a simple tip.

Colorful Style, Easy Living Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Retailer's Home Reflects Her Quirky Sense

Home-furnishings guru Kathy Walsh Walsh and husband Trip Rothschild bought their New Milford home about four years ago, about six months before they launched their own retail store, Homeward Bound, which features a mix of organic and modern furniture, home accessories, clothing and gifts.

Poison Ivy Spreads Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some People Need A Pro To Get Rid Of It

Noticed a vine with glossy, green leaves winding its way around a tree, climbing up a wall or creating a border along the edge of your lot? Are there clusters of itchy blisters on your arms or legs?

Coffee Tables That Work Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Five Tips For Finding The Right One

You have the sofa. You have the chairs, the TV, the lamps. The last big piece for your living/family room is likely to be the coffee table.

Many Ways To Decorate An Outdoor 'Room' Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The most successful interior decorating is accomplished in stages. It takes time to accumulate the furnishings, color palette and personal touches that make your rooms compelling for you and the way you live.

Homemade Cleaners Can Help Save A Bundle Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: I plan to make the recipe for the glass cleaner that was in your recent column. Does it work on mirrors, too?

Party Favor Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gifts For Your Host: Cheap And Chic

Summer is invitation season — and to keep your A-list status, you'll have to show up with a clever gift for your host or hostess. But shopping for the perfect items for all those picnics, dinners and weekends away can cut into your vacation schedule — and drain your budget

A Beloved Birch Must Fall Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The death sentence arrived disguised as an estimate from the tree company, stuffed in our mailbox.

Innovative Pieces Considered Shockers In Their Day Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gardeners know that an unusual blooming magnolia or dogwood tree must be placed in an isolated spot to be admired as a "specimen" tree. Decorators and collectors soon learn that some furniture can dominate a room filled with pieces from many eras as a "specimen," a very special to-be-admired addition.

Yes, A Better (i.e., Green) Mousetrap Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the world of green building, green living, green cleaning, green design and green power, now comes a product for ... green mouse trapping.

A Line On Saving Energy Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tired of skyrocketing electric bills? Consider throwing high energy costs to the wind. That's the message from www.linedryit.com , a website promoting the environmental and financial benefits of hanging your laundry out to dry. Sponsored by Hills, an international clothesline company, the website offers facts and figures on air- vs. machine-drying and invites consumers to join a growing list of "green" celebrities working to make the humble clothesline a chic alternative.

State House Closing? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Old State House, the state's most important historic structure, is scheduled to close on Tuesday. The staff of nine full-time and three part-time employees has been laid off. The popular farmers market, on the site of the state's first market in 1647, has been canceled.

Come Clean, Senators Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
C'mon, senators. Give it up ...

Testing Will Help Vets Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
By late July, all troops headed for war will be tested for brain function, such as memory, concentration and reaction time, before they are sent overseas. The important goal is to establish a baseline picture of their cognitive functioning so that if they subsequently sustain a head wound, doctors will have a better gauge of the extent of their injuries.

But We CAN Drive 55 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Suppose somebody came up with one idea that would drastically improve automotive fuel efficiency, reduce air pollution (including greenhouse gases), cut demand for foreign oil, save wear and tear on vehicles and reduce traffic deaths. And suppose that idea could be implemented tomorrow.

Behind Statistics: Debt Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A federal report shows that 36 percent of college undergraduates earn their bachelor's degrees in four years and 58 percent within six years. What about the other 42 percent? Did they drop out for good? Did they defer their goals willingly?

A Profile In Courage Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If America viewed Nicholas Carbone as the face of Hartford, the city would quickly heal from the recent major blows to its reputation.

The Cost Of Sprawl Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you weren't already convinced that sprawl is a major problem in Connecticut, how much are you paying for gas to drive to work?

A Victory For Justice Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The right of a prisoner to challenge his confinement is central to the American way of justice, and to our reputation as a fair and compassionate nation.

An Important Message Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is right: Lamar Advertising of Hartford was wrong — way wrong — to remove several dozen trees on state property so that motorists on I-84 could get a clearer view of one of its billboards.

Red, Blue, White, Black — This Is Our Country Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Fourth of July, we as Americans will celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our country's independence. On the fourth of November, we will elect our 44th president.

An Island Far Removed From Economic Straits Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wall Street hasn't been smacked like this since the Great Depression. Two former hedge fund managers from the collapsing firm Bear Stearns were perp-walked to a federal court in Brooklyn to face fraud charges; Citibank is wheezing; Lehman Brothers is fighting for its life. Layoffs are rampant on the Street, and for those who are still gainfully employed — well, it's going to be a whole lot less gainful come bonus time next January. If the old saying "As goes Wall Street, so goes Manhattan" is true (think restaurants, auto dealers, art galleries, fancy co-ops and fancier private schools), there must be a distinct pall over Gotham these days.

Surprise! Obama's A Politician Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
That was then: Democratic primaries to be won, netroots lefties to be seduced. With all that (and Hillary Clinton) out of the way, Obama now says he'll vote in favor of the new FISA bill that gives the telecom companies immunity for post-9/11 eavesdropping.

Diplomatic Outpost Could Open Door To Iran Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A smart idea to shake up U.S. policy and reach out to the Iranian people is being debated in Washington, but the debate isn't taking place within or between the presidential campaigns. It's going on inside the Bush administration.

Ph.D. Should Be Ticket To Green Card Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fifty years ago, Jack Kilby, who grew up in Great Bend, Kan., took the electrical engineering knowledge he acquired as an undergraduate at the University of Illinois and a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin to Dallas, to Texas Instruments, where he created the first electronic circuit in which all the components fit on a single piece of semiconductor material half the size of a paper clip.

No Room For Recklessness Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Laws Aim To Keep Work Zones Safe

It's summertime and the driving won't be easy. Crews are out repairing potholes, building bridges, widening roads and improving our infrastructure and overall road safety. But that also means backups, added congestion and impatient drivers: a potent mix for putting motorists — and workers — at increased risk for injury and death.

A Greater Hartford Starts With Caring Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This morning, three Hartford youths undoubtedly are retelling stories shared during last night's campfire and looking forward to a day filled with swimming, boating, horseback riding and other fun activities. Last Sunday, they left the hot city for Colebrook to begin their two-week overnight adventure at YMCA's Camp Jewell.

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