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Anthrax Suspect Stood to Gain Financially on Vaccines Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bruce E. Ivins, the government biodefense scientist linked to the deadly anthrax mailings of 2001, stood to gain financially from the massive federal spending in the fear-filled aftermath of those killings.

Chinese Cheered Up By Eclipse Week Before Olympics Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Finally, China had an act of nature it could celebrate.

More Sanctions May Come If Iran Rebuffs Nuclear Freeze Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The United States and Europe are poised to seek harsher U.N. financial sanctions against Iran if it fails to meet this weekend's deadline to accept an international offer of negotiations in exchange for freezing its nuclear program, diplomats said Friday.

Pakistan's Spy Agency May Be Helping Taliban Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Stung by U.S. allegations that elements in its spy agency colluded with Islamic militants in the July bombing of the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan, Pakistan on Friday conceded that there were "probably" Taliban sympathizers within the ranks of its intelligence establishment.

McCain Raps Obama Over School Vouchers, Union Ties Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
John McCain, the father of private school students, criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama on Friday for choosing private over public school for his kids.

Suspect Known for Quiet Research, Odd Behavior Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bruce E. Ivins was a gardener, a church musician, a Red Cross volunteer — and a suspect in multiple murders, according to federal authorities.

Letters May Have Been Part Of Vaccine-Test Plan Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anthrax-laced letters that killed five people and severely rattled the post- 9/11 nation may have been part of an Army scientist's warped plan to test his cure for the deadly toxin, officials said Friday. The brilliant but troubled scientist committed suicide this week, knowing prosecutors were closing in.

Anthrax Attacks Changed Mail Handling Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Five lives and millions of dollars later, the anthrax-by-mail mystery may be solved, but the way the post office and many government agencies handle the mail has undergone major changes.

Minnesotans Ponder Bridge Collapse A Year Later Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Buddhist monks chanted, American Indians pounded drums, and Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Greek Orthodox and Catholic leaders offered prayers and scripture Friday, reflecting the religious backgrounds of those who died a year ago when the I-35W bridge collapsed during the evening rush hour.

Jury Fails To Reach Verdicts In London Bombings Case Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A British jury said Friday it had failed to reach verdicts in the case of three men accused of helping to plan the London subway and bus bombings in 2005 — the worst attack on Britain's capital since World War II.

New Hope For Answers In Anthrax Case Sat, 2 Aug 2008 05:43:31 -0400
In the years since her aunt became the last victim of the deadly 2001 anthrax letter attacks, Shirley Davis has wanted two questions answered: Who killed Ottilie Lundgren of Oxford and what was the motive?

UConn Will Discontinue The Use Of Cafeteria Trays Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The cafeteria tray, as much a mainstay of college dining halls as chocolate chip cookies and soda machines, will disappear this fall at the University of Connecticut.

Rell, Legislators Plan Session On Heating Oil Costs Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell reached a broad agreement Friday with Democratic legislative leaders to hold a special session to help consumers with skyrocketing heating oil prices expected this winter.

OSHA Investigating Construction Worker's Fatal Fall In Enfield Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a construction worker from Killingly who died Thursday night after he fell from the fourth floor of a Hampton Inn being built on Phoenix Avenue, police said.

Girl Says She Was Raped After Leaving Children's Place Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 16-year-old girl told officials at Connecticut Children's Place that when she left the center on July 24, she was abducted and raped by an unknown man, Det. Matthew Carl said Friday.

Police Seek 2 In Bloomfield Grave Break-In Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two weeks have passed since someone broke into the Mount St. Benedict Cemetery mausoleum holding the remains of Maria Arcieri. Police have yet to make an arrest.

Joseph W. Duffy, A Former Dean At CCSU, Dies At 83 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Joseph William Duffy, who as Central Connecticut State University's first dean of the former School of Technology helped reshape the school in the '60s and '70s, has died.

Police Say Connecticut Cop Punched Lake George Officer Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police say a Connecticut police officer found injured and bleeding after what they described as a combative night in Lake George bars has been arrested, accused of brawling with two village police officers.

Defendant In Newington Gun Store Theft Faces Sentencing Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A city man will be the first of four defendants in an after-hours gun store theft last November to face sentencing for the crime, which involved suspects smashing through a Newington store with a stolen truck, running inside and stealing 14 handguns.

Jobless Rates In Bristol, New Britain 2nd-Worst In Decade Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Unemployment in the city, New Britain and surrounding towns is following the worsening nationwide trend, according to state figures.

Bill On Pay Fairness For Women Passes House Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the congressional session on Thursday inched closer to its summer break, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill authored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro to encourage paycheck fairness for women.

Rell Proposes Record $84 Million In Heating Aid Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is proposing a record $84 million in winter heating assistance for low-income families, the elderly and families with small children.

Public Safety Commissioner Slowly Changing A Troubled Department Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Months after he was named public safety commissioner, John A. Danaher made a surprising discovery in some old newspaper clips while researching his family history: His great-grandfather, Cornelius J. Danaher Sr., helped establish the Connecticut State Police in 1903.

New State Program For The Uninsured Off To Slow Start Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell's much-touted Charter Oak Health Plan for uninsured adults has gotten off to a slow start, as administrators struggle to build up a comprehensive network of doctors and hospitals willing to participate.

Bush Signs Dodd's Housing Aid Bill Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:54:00 -0400
President Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners and stabilize financial markets.

Dodd Presses Quick Start For Foreclosure Aid Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Chris Dodd met Tuesday with some of the Bush administration's lead financial officials and its housing chief to make sure the foreclosure aid Dodd wrote into the housing bill can start by Oct. 1.

Dodd's Banking Committee Looks Into U.S. Insurance Regulation Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Though the states have long regulated the insurance industry, Sen. Chris Dodd hosted a hearing in his Senate banking committee Tuesday exploring whether it makes sense to give some of the industry the option of federal regulation.

A Cabana To Call Home Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
These Fancy Beach Shelters Provide Far More Than UV Protection

A cabana is supposed to be just a place to store towels, beach chairs, a mah-jongg set perhaps. But at Cabana 59B at Silver Sands Beach Club in East Haven, Mercedes Fermin and Sue Proto have turned their little shack into a summer palace.

Glass Treasures Courtesy Of The Sea Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sea glass soothes beach lovers with the colors of summer, even when the smell of the sea has faded away. Like a day at the beach, peace washes over you at the sight of shards of green, aqua, white and cobalt.

Makeover Starts With A Reshuffle, Then Adds Attitude Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The truth is — and Susan Heller of the suburbs north of Chicago was not shy about telling it — "my husband thought I decorated like an old woman."

'Streamline' Your Old Kitchen Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If your kitchen feels inefficient or cluttered, here's good news from interior designers: Even the oldest kitchens can become streamlined, attractive work spaces without major remodeling.

Tips To Decorate First Apartment On A Shoestring Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My partner and I have just moved into our first apartment and have very little money to fix it up. You are so great at decorating on a shoestring; can you give us some tips, please? We have hardwood floors, and both like earth tones.

Use Glass Cleaner, Soft Cloth For Chandeliers Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: Is there an easy way to clean chandeliers without taking them down? They have so many intricate pieces, they are very hard to clean.

Silver From China An Emerging Specialty For Collectors Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Chinese artisans have copied Western wares for centuries. In the early 18th century, they made shiploads of dishes in the European style that were ordered with special monograms, crests or other designs.

Dependable Daylilies A Staple For Gardeners Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some Might Disappoint, But Most Are Striking In Color

Now that peak season for daylilies is almost over, I'm freshly reminded about several things:

Old Furs = New Teddy Bears Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Diane Ohanian says she never had a teddy bear when she was young. Now her workshop in Wethersfield is filled with bears — and bunnies, cats and lambs — that she makes from old fur coats and stoles.

Awnings Help Keep Cool, Save On Fuel Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the sun's beating down on your home, finding ways to keep the heat at bay can be essential not only for comfort but also to lower your utility bill.

Colt Closing On Goal Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Planning is going on in Hartford this summer that could have a major impact on the capital city and its legacy. In the coming weeks, an ad hoc committee of stakeholders in Coltsville will be setting the parameters for a national park there that could draw visitors from all over the world.

'Nautilus 90 North' Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For eons, men dreamed of sailing across the top of the world. On this date 50 years ago, for the first time in history, a vessel reached the North Pole.

Health Of The Sound Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A report that beach closings along the Connecticut portion of Long Island Sound dropped in 2007 is encouraging. But it's only part of a complicated story about the health of the Sound.

Being Too Careful Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For the last quarter-century, drivers in southeastern Connecticut have been able to pull off I-95 during the busy Labor Day weekend for free coffee and doughnuts, courtesy of local Boy Scout troops.

Help Against The Cold Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly seem to be responding appropriately to a pending crisis brought on by the mile-high price of heating oil.

State's Win, Others' Loss Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Record-breaking sales of nearly $1 billion in lottery tickets for fiscal 2008 is great news for the state treasury. The general fund got a much-needed $283 million boost from the quasi-public Connecticut Lottery Corp.

Manny Behaving Badly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Most bosses wouldn't put up with an employee who constantly complained about the management and asked to be freed from his obligations so he could peddle his talents elsewhere. Nor would they likely tolerate anarchic behavior, unexcused absences or public tantrums from those they pay, and pay well, to perform a service.

Give Customers Relief Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At a time when households throughout Connecticut are feeling the pinch of high energy costs, news that Connecticut Natural Gas reaped $15.5 million in excess profits only compounds the pain. That's why state utility officials must adopt a draft recommendation ordering CNG to return those excess earnings to its customers.

Despite Its Growing Might, China Is Saddled With Problems Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Despite Its Growing Might, China Is Saddled With Problems That Will Frustrate Its Dreams — And Western Fears — Of Domination

Nikita Khrushchev said the Soviet Union would bury us, but these days, everybody seems to think that China is the one wielding the shovel. The People's Republic is on the march — economically, militarily, even ideologically. Except that it's not.

Want Well-Adjusted Kids? Raise Them In Hartford Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
My husband and I have raised three daughters in Hartford. Well, we're actually not quite done. One is fully raised — entering her junior year in college in Pennsylvania — another has one more year to go in high school, and the last has a ways to go yet, as she is not quite 10.

Boycotting The Games, One TV At A Time Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Summer Olympics is one of my favorite sporting events. So it may surprise you to learn that I will not be watching the Beijing Games when they open Friday.

Iraq: Beyond What's Best For Us Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Abu Ibrahim, a Western-educated businessman in Baghdad, was quoted in a July 17 New York Times article as saying: "In no way do I favor the occupation of my country, but there is a moral obligation on the Americans at this point."

Clang, Clang, Clang – Sounds Like Great Idea Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I was stopped at the light at Farmington Avenue and Sigourney Street earlier this year and noticed an artifact that didn't want to stay buried. A piece of trolley track had heaved into view.

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