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McCain's Democratic, Indy crew
The Swampby Mark Silva In 2000, there was a group known as Democrats for Bush. It wasn't a big group, but they made their point, and a lot of them got appointments after Bush won the White House. Now, with apologies......Tags: Georgia, Politics, Steve Wenzel, Texas, Democratic Party
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100 Montaditos stumbles into town
I can't remember when I have observed a restaurant trying so hard to fail. Such is the case of 100 Montaditos, a newcomer to Waterford Lakes Town Center in east Orange County. The chain is named after the menu's signature item, the montadito, a tapas-...
Tags: Dining and Drinking, American Express Company, Foods and Beverages, Waterford Lakes, Restaurants
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At auction, skeletons bring nearly $1,000 apiece
The usual auctioneer's patter about furniture and figurines gave way to something a little different, a little strange, when lots 204 and 205 came up before the buyers at Tom Hall Auctions in Schnecksville on Tuesday.
"We're offering the gentleman first,...Tags: Schnecksville, New York City, Auction Service, New Tripoli, Whitehall
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Isaac reaches hurricane status, set for landfall late Tuesday
Isaac reached hurricane status Tuesday as it closed it on the Gulf Coast, threatening to deluge parts of the region with huge amounts of rain. Maximum sustained winds were at 75 miles per hour, just strong enough to give the storm hurricane status, as of...
Tags: CNN (tv network), Hurricane Katrina (2005), National Hurricane Center, Natural Disasters, Nuclear Power
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As Isaac closes in on Gulf, officials warn complacency could kill
As Hurricane Isaac barreled its way toward the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, authorities were out in force warning residents to take necessary, life-saving precautions. "Do not let this storm lull you into complacency. That would be a terrible mistake," said...
Tags: CNN (tv network), U.S. Coast Guard, Hurricane Katrina (2005), National Hurricane Center, Natural Disasters
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State Ignores Crumbling Mansfield School
The Hartford CourantA photographer friend called a few weeks ago, from the grounds of the former Mansfield Training School in Mansfield. "One of the buildings has a hole in the roof with a tree growing through it," he said. He knew I had written extensively about the state'...Tags: Science and Technology, Health, Colleges and Universities, University of Connecticut, Human Interest
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Good Eats on the Go
By Linda Giuca Willie Nelson’s song “On the Road Again,” could double as the theme for summer vacationers taking to the road for some R&R. Whether that road trip is a quick daycation or the beginning of a lengthier break...Tags: Hamburgers, Foods and Beverages, North Haven (New Haven, New York), French Toast, Chili
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Online flatware company adds retail store
Ever since its inception more than a decade ago, mytableware.com has sold an array of china, glassware and other home goods largely through the online marketplace.
The company processes about 200 orders a day, but customers weren't able to see and...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Promenade Shops, China, Dunkin' Donuts, Chicken
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New Year's resolutions aren't just for people!
Tribune Media ServicesNew Year's is celebrated around the globe, and in many cultures people make resolutions (though they don't necessarily keep them). What about resolutions for our pets? I asked my fans on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Dale/50057343596)...Tags: Health, Caracas (Venezuela), Cat (animal), St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Niles
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Still a long way to go on appraiser reforms
One year ago this week a set of sweeping reforms took effect to prevent real estate appraisers from gaming the market with inflated values at the urging of lenders and mortgage brokers. So by now, buyers and sellers should feel sure that the appraisal...Tags: Religion and Belief, Corporate Crime, Values, Services and Shopping, Real Estate
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Mamacoke Island In Waterford: Paradise On The Thames
The Hartford CourantAn empty Styrofoam cooler sat on its side along the rocky banks of Mamacoke Island. On the front of it was a cartoonish picture of a tropical island with the word "paradise" across the top of a palm tree. Not a bad description for this wild peninsula...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, Thames River, Travel
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Heavy Lobbying Keeps Red Light Cameras On Track
The Hartford CourantUp to now, the Connecticut General Assembly has never approved any of the bills offered in recent years that would enable cities and towns to install cameras at red lights and collect fines by mailing tickets to violators. But this year's bill —...Tags: Wallingford, New Fairfield, Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), New York, Electronics
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