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Discounts spur surprising retail sales gains |
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This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared - or as last year's - but it's not great either.
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Salmonella Gastroenteritis Outbreak After a Reception --- Connecticut, 2009 - Food Consumer |
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60,000 NRIs back! India lures talent away from US |
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Three weeks after being accused by United States Senator Chuck Schumer of bringing in lower-paid workers from India and stealing jobs from Americans, those dreaded Indian employers -- as well as US and other multinational corporations -- were in Edison, New Jersey, this past weekend, this time to entice highly skilled Indians in the US to head in
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Seton Hall sues New Jersey over legal immigrant benefits |
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New Jersey is being sued over a new state policy that denies Medicaid benefits to certain groups of legal immigrants.
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LETTERResidents Taxed For Trying To Stay Healthy |
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In response to Dr. Dennis Gottfried's Aug. 15 Opinion article "Anti-Smoking Tactics Can Squeeze Obesity ": Dr.
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Mansfield: Health Benefits Of Mushrooms Focus Of Natural History Museum Field Program |
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At The Museum Submitted by David Colberg, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, on 2010-09-01. Mycologist Connie Borodenko will lead a woodland hunt for mushrooms, sharing current scientific and culinary information, as part for the Museum's Natural History of Health series.
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Published: Friday, September 3, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. DENVER Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment: Colorado's Senate contest is a duel of distinguished diplomas.
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Discounts spur surprising retail gains |
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This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared a ' or as last year's a ' but it's not great either.
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Earl Preparations by Homeland Security |
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WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. From The Department of Homeland Security. September 2, 2010: As Hurricane Earl prepares to approach North Carolina tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is continuing to aggressively prepare for the storm, plan for all possible scenarios and support state and local officials along the East Coast as they work to ...
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Discounts spur surprising August retail sales gains |
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NEW YORK - This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared - or as last year's - but it's not great either.
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22, 2010, at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. Mrs. Ames was born in Hyannis and graduated from Barnstable High School in 1946.
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Somebody is trying to save you money |
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What better time than the peak hurricane season to remind homeowners that somebody out there in the midst of depressing economic news is trying to save them from gouging by insurers for little more of a reason than the "threat" of a natural disaster as Earle churns up the Atlantic.
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Our view: Taxpayers still get stuck with bill - Norwich Bulletin |
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DOE awards $3 million to The United Illuminating Company for Connecticut Green ... - Norwalk Plus Magazine |
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MD: No antibiotic for chronic Lyme disease - UPI.com |
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Westport Readies for Earl and the Unexpected - Westport Now |
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McMahon's Senate bid the ultimate steroid test - CBSSports.com |
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Greenwich senior contracts West Nile Virus - Greenwich Post |
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State agency questions changes to HUSKY health program |
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The plan to restructure the state's HUSKY health insurance program was hailed as a way to improve services and save millions of dollars. But two months into the budget year, the agency in charge of HUSKY has not made the change, and has raised questions about the benefits and savings to be achieved.
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Advocate calls stem cell ruling 'unjust' |
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When Bob Mandelkern developed Parkinson’s disease, he became a champion for embryonic stem cell research. He thought the fight had been won until last week, when a federal judge issued an order that could impede research into Parkinson’s and many other conditions.</p>
<p>“It’s wrong, it’s immoral,
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Connecticut Will be Unable to Expand Successful Jobs Programs If U.S. Senate ... - PR Newswire (press release) |
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Courtney Lauds Connecticut Employers for Safeguarding Retirees' Health Care ... - Insurance News Net (press release) |
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Red Cross Preparing For Hurricane Earl From North Carolina To New England |
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The American Red Cross is ready to respond to Hurricane Earl from North Carolina to New England, preparing to open shelters and feed those affected by the Category 3 storm that is bearing down on the United States, bringing heavy rains and sustained winds blowing at 125 mph.
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'Walk for Hope' Sept. 12 in Fairfield - Connectcut Plus |
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Study Finds Privatizing Sweden's Retail Alcohol Sales Will Increase... |
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Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A study published in the scientific journal Addiction argues that privatising Sweden's government monopoly on the sale of alcohol will significantly increase alcohol-related violence and other harms.
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Study Finds Privatizing Sweden's Retail Alcohol Sales Will Increase... |
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Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A study published in the scientific journal Addiction argues that privatising Sweden's government monopoly on the sale of alcohol will significantly increase alcohol-related violence and other harms.
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Crohn's Disease: Risk Of Surgery Lower Than Reported In Recent Studies |
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Main Category: Crohn's / IBD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A new multi-center study of 854 children with Crohn's disease shows a 5-year cumulative risk of bowel surgery is significantly lower than reported in recent studies.
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Crohn's Disease: Risk Of Surgery Lower Than Reported In Recent Studies |
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Main Category: Crohn's / IBD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A new multi-center study of 854 children with Crohn's disease shows a 5-year cumulative risk of bowel surgery is significantly lower than reported in recent studies.
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Trying wait near end for Bears, QB |
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As he wrapped up an interview session earlier this week, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin flashed a grin and told a pack of sportswriters how much he appreciated them.
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Trying wait near end for Bears, QB |
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As he wrapped up an interview session earlier this week, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin flashed a grin and told a pack of sportswriters how much he appreciated them.
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BlueCross cutting jobs in face of losses |
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executives are trying to minimize employee layoffs as it seeks to carve 140 jobs from its TennCare division by November, a spokeswoman said.
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BlueCross cutting jobs in face of losses |
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executives are trying to minimize employee layoffs as it seeks to carve 140 jobs from its TennCare division by November, a spokeswoman said.
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Rhetoric trumps realism In campaigns for governor |
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Charlie Baker is a Republican health care executive who hopes to unseat Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this November, in part with a plan he cleverly calls " Baker's dozen ," or 13 ways to save taxpayers well over $1 billion that includes various schemes for shrinking state government.
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Rhetoric trumps realism In campaigns for governor |
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Charlie Baker is a Republican health care executive who hopes to unseat Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this November, in part with a plan he cleverly calls " Baker's dozen ," or 13 ways to save taxpayers well over $1 billion that includes various schemes for shrinking state government.
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Giovanni A. Di Paola Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who - 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) |
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Will: GOP hopes to make inroads in Colorado Senate race |
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Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment: Colorado's Senate contest is a duel of distinguished diplomas.
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Will: GOP hopes to make inroads in Colorado Senate race |
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Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment: Colorado's Senate contest is a duel of distinguished diplomas.
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"Josh Eastman said [last week] that he still was taken aback that the boy's family chose to call the police to get the clip removed from YouTube.
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"Josh Eastman said [last week] that he still was taken aback that the boy's family chose to call the police to get the clip removed from YouTube.
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Fight against childhood obesity getting support from grants, initiatives - Norwich Bulletin |
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Copper heiress has signed a will, attorney says |
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One of the unanswered questions in the saga of Huguette Clark, the reclusive 104-year-old heiress, has been this: Has she signed a will directing who should inherit her wealth, a Montana copper fortune estimated at $500 million? Yes, she has a last will and testament, a spokesman for Clark's attorney said Wednesday.
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Copper heiress has signed a will, attorney says |
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One of the unanswered questions in the saga of Huguette Clark, the reclusive 104-year-old heiress, has been this: Has she signed a will directing who should inherit her wealth, a Montana copper fortune estimated at $500 million? Yes, she has a last will and testament, a spokesman for Clark's attorney said Wednesday.
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HEALTH NOTES (Health and wellness news) - Easton Courier |
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Mosquitoes in Westerly test positive for EEE - Providence Journal |
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Biodel changes trade name for Viaject - Ct Post |
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Governor Rell, Comptroller Wyman: Major budget gain from successful ... - ShorelinePlus.com |
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Recent artificial turf study shows carcinogens and toxins in synthetic fields - Norwalk Plus Magazine |
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Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws |
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The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them.
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Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws - AP |
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After a standoff between the Humane Society and agriculture interests, state officials are crafting restrictions on the ownership of dangerous wild pets.
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Healthcare 2: The battle for public opinion - The Connecticut Mirror |
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Even as he presses for concessions from Bridgeport municipal unions and the threat of layoffs looms, Mayor Bill Finch OK 'd 106 hirings January 2009 to June 2010, according to a story in Tuesday's Connecticut Post .
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Mosquitoes test positive for EEE in Rhode Island: Dept of Health issues warning |
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Mosquitoes test positive for EEE in Rhode Island: A pool of mosquitoes tested in a site in Westerly, RI have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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Pets 101: Why isn't my guinea pig eating? Part 1 |
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Examples of guinea pigs with broken teeth on the top and bottom. Photo: Photo by Carol Green via flickr A guinea pig's system is a very delicate balance .A If a piggy stops eating, it can become a serious health issues very quickly.A There are a number of reasons why a pig may stop eating.A A If he does, review this list to see if any of these ...
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Health alert: EEE found in mosquitos in Westerly, RI |
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A pool of mosquitos in Westerly has tested positive for EEE. HEALTH urges you to protect yourself.
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Caroline Doty Has Surgery - Successful Again: UCONN | Women's Basketball |
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This was Caroline Doty's third surgery day on her left knee all went well - again.
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Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern and Eastern New England for Wednesday and Thursday |
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Unhealthy air quality is predicted for most of Connecticut, all Rhode Island, southeastern and central into northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern New Hampshire, and coastal Maine on Wednesday, Sept.
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a oeTwilighta sa Kellan Lutz: I Dona t Want to be a a oePiece of Meata Forever |
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There's an actor behind those muscles. Kellan Lutz , who recently bested his "Twilight" co-star Taylor Lautner and other hulky celebs on Men's Health magazine's Best Summer Bodies list, said he hopes to someday be known for more than chiseled abs.
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Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2010 |
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay : Ground Beef Recalled Due to E. coli: USDA Concerns about possible E. coli contamination have led to the recall of about 8,500 pounds of ground beef distributed by Pennsylvania-based Cargill Meat Solutions, says the U.S. Department of ...
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New sulfur rules will cut smog, help N.J. meet air quality standards |
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New Jersey followed in the steps of several nearby states on Tuesday by adopting new rules to drastically reduce the amount of sulfur in home heating oil, a move that will cut smog and improve health by reducing particulates in the air.
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Contracts for August 31, 2010 |
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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Walsh Construction Co., Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $131,103,000 firm-fixed price contract for construction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Regional Center at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.A The work to be performed provides for and involves adaptive reuse of historic hangers and new
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New Britain: Hospital Auxiliary Donation Helps Breastfeeding Moms |
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Submitted by Nancy Martin, Hospital of Central Connecticut, on 2010-08-31. Rusty Kimball Teri Polaske, center, president of the hospital's New Britain General campus Auxiliary, presents tote and cooler bags to Sharon Telford, left, and Patricia Alfieri, right, lactation consultants at the hospital.
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Greater New Britain: Hospital Offers Free Workshop Series For Breast Cancer Survivors |
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Submitted by Kimberly Gensicki, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, on 2010-08-30. The Hospital of Central Connecticut will offer a free, six-week workshop series for breast cancer survivors, "Cancer Transitions - Life after Treatment," starting Sept.
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Hamden: Quinnipiac University Welcomes Largest Freshman Class |
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Submitted by Maureen Farrell, Quinnipiac University, on 2010-08-30. Mark Stanczak of Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac University President John L. Lahey addresses the Class of 2014 at the Freshman Induction Ceremony at Quinnipiac on Aug.
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for EEE - NBC Connecticut |
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