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Mongolian Capital Calm After Post-Election Riot Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police and soldiers in riot gear patrolled downtown sections of Mongolia's capital today, the final day of a four-day state of emergency declared following post-election riots that left five people dead and 220 hurt.

Less Time To Eat More 'dogs' In Nyc Eating Contest Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
He's suddenly the hot dog underdog.

Slower Troop Withdrawal Possible, Obama Says Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Barack Obama raised the possibility of slowing a promised gradual 16-month withdrawal from Iraq if he is elected president, saying Thursday he would consult with military commanders on a coming trip to Iraq and "continue to refine" his proposals.

Colombia rescue hinged on rebel disarray, payback Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. military says it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find and free three Pentagon contractors since their kidnapping in 2003.

Passport Record System Open To Abuse, Review Finds Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A State Department passport record system that holds personal data on more than 120 million Americans is wide open to abuse and unable to prevent or detect unauthorized access, investigators said Thursday.

Pollution Is Fireworks' Dirty Little Secret Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the rockets and the bombs burst in the air tonight, spectators will experience more than a spectacular show celebrating America's birthday.

First-Quarter Donations Down For Charities, Study Finds Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Charitable giving declined in the first quarter of this year, according to a study by a consulting firm for nonprofit agencies.

Black Bears' Sex Lives Lively On July 4 Weekend Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut's rapidly growing population of North American black bears -- now estimated at between 300 and 500 -- is coming into increasing contact with man, a congestion of man and beast that peaks over this weekend.

Hostage's Mom Had Dream About His Freedom Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Jo Rosano said her late father came to her in a dream a few weeks ago and told her in Italian that her son, Marc Gonsalves, would soon be coming home. On Wednesday, while visiting Paris with her husband, Mike, that prophecy became real.

For Bloomfield Woman, Sentencing Ends Ordeal Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A former Aetna supervisor-turned-Albany Avenue nightclub owner was dumbfounded when city, state and federal law enforcement agents came to her Bloomfield home in November 2004 to search for drugs, guns and money.

High Cost Of Fuel Grounds Some Of State's Pilots Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pilots have an expression: the "$100 dollar cheeseburger pilot," referring to a pilot who flies for pleasure.

Warrant Details Doctor's Alleged Non-Reporting Of Abuse Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A mother suspecting her son was being sexually abused told the family doctor she had found her son naked and asleep beneath the man.

Actions Of Probate Judge's Law Partner Prompt Ethics Complaint Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A lawyer trying to drum up business for his law firm online recently touted the fact that his firm includes a Connecticut probate judge, a statement that has prompted an ethics complaint with the state.

State Wins Appeal Of Fireworks Case Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A fireworks manufacturer seeking the return of more than $500,000 in fireworks deemed illegal in Connecticut, and seized by state police, lost its appeal of the state's action in Superior Court in Hartford Thursday.

Granby Burglaries Investigated Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are investigating four burglaries reported since Monday in which jewelry, laptops and an antique rifle were stolen.

Man Pleads Guilty For Role In Attempted Robbery, Slaying Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Plainville man who drove the car in a 2006 botched Plymouth robbery that ended with a fatal shooting entered a plea of guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery.

Bristol Petition Growing To Force Vote On Manager Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The campaign to get a November referendum on overhauling city government is more than a third of the way to its goal, according to organizers' estimates.

Analysis: Obama's centrist emphasis gives GOP ammo Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:35:00 -0400
Is Barack Obama close to being shadowed by giant flip-flops and, worse, having the image stick with people all the way to the voting booth?

New Poll Gives Obama 21-Point Lead In State Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With Republican John McCain badly trailing Democrat Barack Obama in a new poll, the GOP's hopes of winning Connecticut may be sinking with a bad economy and an unpopular president.

State Sen. Crisco Denied Public Financing Under New Law Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The State Elections Enforcement Commission denied public financing Wednesday to Sen. Joseph J. Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, under the new campaign finance law and ordered an investigation into a "material impropriety" by Crisco's campaign.

Episcopal Leaders Seek Church Healing At English Conference Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Episcopal leaders from Connecticut heading to England next week for the once-a-decade gathering of the Anglican Communion's 800 bishops are hopeful the conference will result in healed relationships for the troubled church.

Court Ruling Expected On Confiscation Of Fireworks Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of the largest manufacturers of sparklers is challenging the confiscation of more than $500,000 in fireworks by the state police last weekend, saying the legislature erred when it set the regulations.

Funky Trunks Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When It Comes To Swimsuits, Men Like To Slip Into Something Fun

There's something about summer at the beach or large bodies of water that allows guys to put down their defenses. Men who wouldn't be caught drinking a cocktail with a little parasol decoration or a flower garnish will gladly slug down a girlie drink. Multicolored sprinkles on your ice cream cone? Bring 'em on if you're on the shoreline. Reading InStyle? Sure, why not? We're on the beach!

Tastes Change But Capris Endure Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's the year of the dress. (And the skirt and the white jeans and the leggings and the really short shorts and the really long shorts...)

Let's Give A Hand For Clapping At The Movies Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Last weekend, at the end of a screening of "Wall-E" at Showcase Buckland in Manchester, some audience members spontaneously burst into applause.

Ledger's Joker An 'Iconic Villain' Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some Say That His Performance May Get Him Oscar Nomination

Jack Nicholson's Joker was a blast. Heath Ledger's Joker is as dark and anarchic a figure as Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," the role that brought Nicholson his first Academy Award.

Few Children Need Therapy Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When is therapy right for a child?

Joint Pain Eased By Vitamin D (But See Your Doctor First) Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q. I have been struggling with joint pain and just found out that my vitamin D level is really low. My doctor put me on a megadose of 50,000 IU (international units) each week for eight weeks. Then I will switch to 800 IU daily.

Of Jefferson's Fine Editors, And The First Fireworks Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Let's put the pen in Independence Day! Before you head off for a parade, picnic or pyrotechnic display, take this short quiz on the literary aspects of the Declaration of Independence.

An Upscale Downsizing Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Dated Condo Turns Into A Modern Masterpiece

The couple were downsizing from their West Hartford home of 20 years and the condo at the Allyn Estate on Asylum Avenue in Hartford had just the kind of open flow they wanted. It felt like a house. But the condo was utterly dated and mired in the 1980s.

Couple Delicately Choreographs Kitchen Remodel Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Any couple who has ever embarked on a home-renovation project knows it is akin to a slow dance: Both partners need to support each other gracefully while gently asserting themselves, all the while being careful not to step on each other's toes. So it was with our recent kitchen renovation. We generally agreed we wanted a modern kitchen, even if we each had our own ideas about how to achieve that.

Toothpaste And Baking Soda To Remove Water Rings Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: My children don't always use coasters on our hardwood coffee table. Is there any way to remove those pesky water rings?

A Green Hue That Pops For The Bath; Wallpaper Vs. Paint Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: I am renovating my upstairs bathroom and want it to be basic black and white, but I am looking for a color to paint the walls that will give it a bit of a modern edge. Also, what's new in bathroom storage?

President Washington's Second Job Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Houses in America were originally heated by open fires in a fireplace.

Subtler Fireworks, Contained Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lanterns Lend A Gentler Glow

The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air will light up the night skies this weekend, but on most summer evenings, people prefer a gentler light.

Outlet Finder Is On The Mark Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hanging drywall isn't my favorite way to spend the weekend, but cutting the holes for electrical devices never struck me as the most objectionable part of the task. (That would be taping, which is one of the few jobs I'll willingly pay someone else to do.)

Feeding Birds For A Song Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With gas and grocery prices up, finding money to keep your backyard bird feeder stocked can be a stretch. Be kind to your fine feathered friends without breaking the bank with these tips from the National Wildlife Federation:

Yay! Duct Tape You Won't See Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the past, nothing fixed a leaky hose or broken lawn chair faster than a quick patch of gray duct tape — if you could stand the ugly factor. Now, a new, transparent version of the sturdy, fix-it material allows DIY repairs to go unnoticed.

A Long Ordeal Ends Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Independence Day could not be sweeter for Marc Gonsalves and his family. The 36-year-old defense contractor, who grew up in Connecticut and whose parents still live here, is one of 15 hostages rescued this week from their guerrilla captors in Colombia.

Static Over WJMJ-FM Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Archdiocese of Hartford needs to clear the air about its intentions for radio station WJMJ-FM.

A Tipping Point? Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Many of us will be celebrating the nation's independence today the old-fashioned way — at an outdoor gathering with food, fun and family. Americans can be counted on to take comfort in simple pleasures as the world is changing around them.

Celebrating The Failures Of Founders' Follies Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On Wednesday we celebrated the greatest day in our national history. Sound ridiculous? Not to John Adams, who in 1776 wrote to his wife, Abigail: "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. ... It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfire and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."

Service Demands Respect Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I have no idea when reverence fled these shores. That it did, however, seems obvious.

Poll: Red Sox Have More Connecticut Fans Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Red Sox, once the team of Greater Hartford and eastern Connecticut, are expanding their reach. The scientific proof came from the Quinnipiac University. For the first time since the poll began, Quinnipiac found a higher percentage of Red Sox fans than Yankees fans in the state.

On the fence: Youkilis triples off top of wall Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:10:00 -0400
Kevin Youkilis created the drama. Mike Lowell gave Boston the win.

Wariner Beaten By Merritt In 400 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
LaShawn Merritt pulled off his second victory of the year over Jeremy Wariner, pulling away from the reigning Olympic champion in the final 150 meters to win the 400 Thursday night at the U.S. track and field trials in Eugene, Ore.

Hartford Holds Off West Hartford In Legion Play Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Hartford American Legion team had won just two games this season while struggling to find enough players to fill its bench.

Cote Wins At Stafford Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For three years Conrad Cote has been taking left turn after left turn at Thompson International Speedway, thinking all the while about when he would get the shot to turn the wheel the other direction.

Huskies' Big East Opponents Announced Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Huskies got their first glimpse at some obstacles Wednesday when their Big East opponents were announced. UConn will have 18 Big East games, including home and away games against Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Seton Hall.

On The Scene Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Isaiah D. Cooper began his legal career by focusing on tax law and business transactions. But as state officials work to entice more filmmakers and production studios to the state, the founder of Cooper Law in New Haven has found himself representing more clients in the entertainment industry.

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