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Sep. 7 2010, 9:00pm-10:00pm

2010-09-08T07:09:31Z

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WNLK News Updates - Sep. 7 2010, 9:00pm-10:00pm + " Hiring in. The -- and it doesn't make any ordinary real.

Report: Gay, straight marriages strikingly similar

2010-09-08T07:09:27Z

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While social conservatives in the 2010 election campaign depict gay marriage as a threat to married life as we know it, Iowa's 18-month experience with the newly legalized institution has revealed striking similarities to traditional marriage and no discernible harm to it, according to an IowaWatch study.

Sep. 7 2010, 9:00pm-10:00pm

2010-09-08T07:09:25Z

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WNLK News Updates - Sep. 7 2010, 9:00pm-10:00pm + " Hiring in. The -- and it doesn't make any ordinary real.

Bethel: Susan Hancock Of Ability Beyond Disability Named Support Professional of the Year

2010-09-08T07:09:23Z

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People Submitted by Danielle Hundt, Ability Beyond Disability, on 2010-09-07. Governor Rell has designated the week of September 12th as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in the State of Connecticut.

Study: Gay marriage isn't a threat in Iowa

2010-09-08T07:09:15Z

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Although social conservatives in the 2010 election campaign depict gay marriage as a threat to married life as we know it, Iowa's 18-month experience with the newly legalized institution has revealed striking similarities to traditional marriage and no discernible harm to it, according to an IowaWatch study.

Study: Gay marriage isn't a threat in Iowa

2010-09-08T07:09:11Z

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Although social conservatives in the 2010 election campaign depict gay marriage as a threat to married life as we know it, Iowa's 18-month experience with the newly legalized institution has revealed striking similarities to traditional marriage and no discernible harm to it, according to an IowaWatch study.

Fall victim identified

2010-09-08T07:09:11Z

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The 44-year-old man who fell onto I-91 while working on a Route 5 overpass at mile marker 22 in Putney, was identified Tuesday as Lance Richardson, of Claremont, N.H. Richardson fell 30 feet onto the roadway Friday and was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He arrived with non-life-threatening injuries and is now in

A New York Fish Tale

2010-09-08T07:09:02Z

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Earlier this year, 79-year-old Bernie Perlman baited his hook, dropped his line into the choppy waters of Jamaica Bay and waited.

health insurance form

2010-09-08T07:09:00Z

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When health insurance companies announce a rate hike, most states have laws that require some step be taken before the new rates take effect for state regulated health policies.

Dartmouth's Dr. Kim Rekindles Alumni as Austerity Arouses Student Protest

2010-09-08T07:08:47Z

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When Jim Yong Kim left a March gathering of more than 600 Dartmouth alumni in New York, he received a standing ovation that no one could have expected for the new president at the Ivy League college with the most contentious relationship with its graduates.

As Obama's popularity drops, number of Democratic candidates seeking his help falls, too

2010-09-08T07:08:43Z

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President Barack Obama doesn't go there anymore. The days of Obama traipsing around the country to states like Montana, Indiana or Arkansas in freewheeling campaign mode - and with sky-high popularity lifting Democratic candidates - are long over.

VNASC announces schedule of flu clinics - TheDay.com

2010-09-08T07:04:56Z

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VNASC announces schedule of flu clinics
TheDay.com
The Visiting Nurses of Southeastern Connecticut are getting an early start this year on its annual flu vaccine clinics. The Waterford-based organization has ...

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TREASURIES-Bonds up on weak stocks, strong auction - Reuters

2010-09-08T07:04:54Z

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TREASURIES-Bonds up on weak stocks, strong auction
Reuters
Resurgent worries over the euro zone's financial health also enhanced the allure of bonds. The bond market had been closed on Monday for the Labor Day ...
TREASURIES-Bonds up on weak stocks, strong auctionFOXBusiness
TREASURIES-Bonds recover on stocks weakness,

CT gov offers plan to rein in pension liabilities - Reuters

2010-09-08T07:04:51Z

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CT gov offers plan to rein in pension liabilities
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The governor of Connecticut on Tuesday unveiled a plan to reduce the state's $34 billion in unfunded pension and health care ...
Governor Rell proposes steps to reduce unfunded pension, health care liabilitiesNorwalk Plus Magazine

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Huntington's Disease trial study in CT - WTNH

2010-09-08T07:04:48Z

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WTNH	Huntington's Disease trial study in CT WTNH There is no cure for Huntington's Disease , but one of the sites for a three-year clinical trial study is at the University of Connecticut Health Center. ...

Health Net is cleared by state to raise premiums - Los Angeles Times

2010-09-08T07:04:42Z

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Health Net is cleared by state to raise premiums
Los Angeles Times
The Connecticut insurer plans to raise rates an average of 19%. The Insurance Department said it could still delay Aetna's Oct. 1 rate increase if it finds ...

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Dr. Kim Rekindles Dartmouth Alumni as Austerity Arouses Protest - Bloomberg

2010-09-08T07:04:40Z

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Dr. Kim Rekindles Dartmouth Alumni as Austerity Arouses Protest
Bloomberg
Graduates include Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and chief executive officer of Fairfield, Connecticut- based General Electric Co.; US Treasury Secretary Timothy ...

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Reclusive heiress's attorney lashes out at critics - msnbc.com

2010-09-08T07:04:37Z

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Reclusive heiress's attorney lashes out at critics
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His daughter has lived as a recluse, leaving unoccupied her three luxurious homes in California, Connecticut and New York City. Msnbc.com reported on Aug. ...

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Governor Rell: State seeks grant to prepare for health insurance exchange - Connectcut Plus

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Governor Rell: State seeks grant to prepare for health insurance exchange
Connectcut Plus
“Anything beneficial in the act for Connecticut citizens and taxpayers is worth pursuing to make health care more accessible and affordable to all. ...

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Michigan Monday - The-Ozone.net

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Michigan Monday
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A popular pick for an upset this week, the Michigan Wolverines welcomed the Connecticut Huskies into the Big House and proved rude hosts, pounding the ...
Three-point stance: Robinson armed and readyFS Detroit
Denard Robinson, Rob Bolden promise bust-out seasons -- IF they can stay healthyPatriot-News

Robots teach motor skills - UConn Daily Campus

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Robots teach motor skills
UConn Daily Campus
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Anjana Bhat, right, a principal investigator with the University of Connecticut's Center for Health, Intervention and ...

Bedbug Cases Creep up in Connecticut, But It's Too Soon to Call New Canaan a ... - Patch

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Bedbug Cases Creep up in Connecticut, But It's Too Soon to Call New Canaan a ...
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"We get four to six calls a year on bedbugs," Richard Werner, New Canaan Department of Health director, told Patch in response to questions about whether ...

Source of HIV Infection Changing in Connecticut - Public News Service

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Source of HIV Infection Changing in Connecticut
Public News Service
Bill Petrosky has worked in the field for 25 years and heads HIV prevention for the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective. "The numbers have inverted ...

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Police investigate Stillwater stabbing - Stamford Advocate

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Police investigate Stillwater stabbing
Stamford Advocate
The state's annual ceremony to honor Connecticut victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at 5:30 pm Tuesday at Sherwood Island State ...

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Pest Control in Connecticut - Marketwire (press release)

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Pest Control in Connecticut
Marketwire (press release)
These unwanted visitors not only detract from a home or office's comfort, they can also pose a serious threat to our health and safety. ...

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Bad economy, historical trends favor GOP

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Jason Redmond/AP California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown, left, talks with Marvin Kropke of Los Angeles as Brown kicks off his campaign Monday at a Labor Day Breakfast at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

Cutting Pet Care Costs

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Home › News › Lifestyle & Trends › Cutting Pet Care Costs Lower the vet bill without risking your pet's health.

37 states to elect a governor; many contests are in prime 2012 presidential battlegrounds

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman talks with supporters Saturday at a campaign stop in the historic Sierra Nevada gold-mining town of Columbia, Calif.

Bedbug Cases Creep up in Connecticut, But Ita s Too Soon to Call New Canaan a Hotspot

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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"We get four to six calls a year on bedbugs," Richard Werner, New Canaan Department of Health director, told Patch in response to questions about whether bedbugs were becoming more common in the municipality.

Amity Shlaes: 'My state taxes are smaller than yours'

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Governors in the United States don't usually brawl, but this year seems to be the exception.

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Gammon

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Longtime New Hampshire resident Liz Gammon returned home Aug. 25 after a lengthy illness.

Elizabeth a oeLiza Anne Gammon

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Longtime New Hampshire resident Liz Gammon returned home Aug. 25 after a lengthy illness.

Vegetable-based low-carb diets healthier than animal sources

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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A vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diet is probably healthier than animal sources and was linked to lower overall mortality rates, a study showed.

VNASC announces schedule of flu clinics

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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The Visiting Nurses of Southeastern Connecticut are getting an early start this year on its annual flu vaccine clinics.

Dems must defend 19 governorships

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Never before have so many governorships been up for grabs - and with so much at stake.

Danbury Neighbors

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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The Danbury High School Class of 1945 will have its 65th reunion Sept. 19. at 1 p.m. The event is a luncheon at Stony Hill Inn , Bethel.

Will Rell's Charter Oak Health Plan initiative survive when she leaves?

2010-09-07T00:00:00Z

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Arielle Levin Becker September 7, 2010 The Charter Oak Health Plan was one of Gov. M. Jodi Rell's most prized initiatives, providing health coverage for uninsured adults. But it's not clear how long the program will last after Rell

Chronic Lyme Disease: Does It Even Exist? - Ivanhoe

2010-09-06T11:25:39Z

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Chronic Lyme Disease: Does It Even Exist?
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Dr. Michael Johnson at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, CT, and Dr. Henry Feder, of the University of Connecticut Health Center, researched how ...

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West Nile Virus Found In Connecticut - Momlogic.com

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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West Nile Virus Found In Connecticut
Momlogic.com
wpix: The Department of Public Health confirmed Friday that two Connecticut residents were diagnosed with the West Nile Virus. ...
Human case of West Nile virus in StamfordConnectcut Plus
Stamfordite tests positive for West Nile VirusStamford Times
Two Hospitalized with West Nile VirusNBC

New site aims to track link between health, environment - Ct Post

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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New site aims to track link between health, environment
Ct Post
In hopes of helping identify the role certain environmental issues play in health, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has launched a website that ...

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EDITORIAL: Fix federal law on stem cell research - Torrington Register Citizen

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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EDITORIAL: Fix federal law on stem cell research
Torrington Register Citizen
Connecticut, for example, has committed $100 million to embryonic stem cell research. Of that, $50 million has been awarded so far to more than 100 research ...
Embryonic stem cell research must continueNew Haven Register (subscription)
Advocate calls stem cell ruling

Michigan's defense makes statement in opener - Detroit Free Press

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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Michigan's defense makes statement in opener
Detroit Free Press
It was a change from last season, said Roh, who nearly got the game's only sack, which the Connecticut quarterback just avoided by throwing away the ball. ...

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Umi Sushi Brings Kaiten-Style Dining To Connecticut

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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On the day after Umi Sushi and Tapas' grand opening in West Hartford, a group of adults and young children walked in at lunchtime.

Denard Robinson, Rob Bolden promise bust-out seasons -- IF they can stay healthy

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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You can find vitally important positions in other sports - the point guard in basketball, the No.

Cigarette Tax Increase Boosts State's Revenue

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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The state has collected more money than expected from the $1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes that started in October.

Millions of gallons of wastewater is not what you think

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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Ernie Grant, left, and Jim Gooch, both mechanics at the Town of Groton Water Pollution Control Facility, prepare to flush a pump.

Veterans can receive help at 'Stand Down 2010'

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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Connecticut veterans in need will have access to dozens of social outreach services during "Stand Down 2010" from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept.

High Costs of Deer Lead Towns to Consider Culls

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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A recent study shows Bambi costs Fairfield County big bucks. The annual costs of deer overpopulation are as high as $17 million per town and $1,520 per household, according to a May 2010 New York Medical College report conducted for theA Fairfield County Municipal Deer Alliance .

U-M's defense makes statement in opener

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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When Michigan won the coin flip Saturday and chose to defer to the second half, many in Michigan Stadium were surprised coach Rich Rodriguez would not put his offense out there.

Whitewood serving up southern rock

2010-09-06T00:00:00Z

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Whitewood, Danbury's beloved Southern rock band, will bring its decades-honed sound back to the green on Friday.