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GARY MOORE, Hillhouse track coach: "Patriots. They'll [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... GARY MOORE, Hillhouse track coach: "Patriots. They'll win becauseof coaching." 27-10 DAVE D'ALESSIO, Hand wrestling coach: "Giants. It's nice to rootfor the underdog. But it's hard to go against the Patriots becauseof how good they are. After the whole Spy gate ...

Regular season (10-6)

Feb 01, 2008 ... Giants at a glance Regular season (10-6) Sept. 9 at Dallas L, 45-35 Sept. 16 vs. Green Bay L, 35-13 Sept. 23 at Washington W, 24-17 Sept. 30 vs. Philadelphia W, 16-3 Oct. 7 vs. Jets W, 35-24 Oct. 15 at Atlanta W, ...

Regular season (16-0)

Feb 01, 2008 ... Patriots AT A glance Regular season (16-0) Sept. 9 at Jets W, 38-14 Sept. 16 vs. San Diego W, 38-14 Sept. 23 vs. Buffalo W, 38-7 Oct. 1 at Cincinnati W, 34-13 Oct. 7 vs. Cleveland W, 34-17 Oct. 14 at Dallas W, 48-27 Oct ....

Like the big game itself, proposition betting on [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Like the big game itself, proposition betting on the Super Bowlhas taken on a life of its own as the betting game within the gamehas become extremely popular with the public. As a result prop betshave emerged as an intrinsic part of the overall betting handle inNevada and on Internet ...

Together, Kevin Gilbride and Chris Palmer have [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Together, Kevin Gilbride and Chris Palmer have coached footballfor 70 years, 43 of them in professional football, and 36 in theNFL. That's a lot of dues for a grand total of one Super Bowlbetween them prior to this week. Those numbers, Gilbride and Palmer will tell you, go ...

Picking a winner The Register asked a number of [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Picking a winner The Register asked a number of local andnational sports firgures to offer up their opinions on who will winSunday's game. Here's a sampling of some of the responses. ANNE WORCESTER: Pilot Pen Tennis tournament director: Giants 28-24. At some point, Eli will get ...

SUPER BOWL PICKS UConn women's basketball coach [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... SUPER BOWL PICKS UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma 24-21 Pats. I've got a big hunch though that the Giants are going towin, but I'm a big fan of immortality so I'm going to go with ...

t. joseph's 35 (At New Haven) Saint Joseph's (3-12) Illaria Schiano 4 1-2 11, Amanda Ciarcia [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Women's basketball Albertus magnus 56, St. joseph's 35 (At New Haven) Saint Joseph's (3-12) Illaria Schiano 4 1-2 11, Amanda Ciarcia 3 2-3 8, Marquia Davis 21-4 5, Charlotte Kayij 1 2-3 4, Gina Morales 2 0-0 4, ChristineBegey 1 0-0 3, Allison Richards 0 0-0 0 ....

JIM REYNOLDS, coach of the top-ranked Wilbur Cross [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... JIM REYNOLDS, coach of the top-ranked Wilbur Cross boys'basketball team: "I am a New York Giants fan, but I think this otherclub is just too good. The Patriots will win 31-17." JOHN ACQUAVITA,Wilbur Cross football coach and a Patriots fan: "I don't think Icould (pick) against Tom Brady ....

Clinton motel owner encouraged to seek zoning amendment ?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent CLINTON -- In an unusual twist for zoning matters, and after therejection of Thakorbhai Patel's latest application to expand hismotel, town officials are encouraging him to apply for an amendmentto zoning regulations that would allow his ...

(at West Haven) Game scores: NH 30-22, 20-30, 26-30, 30-26 and 16- 14. Notes: NH--Chris Lennon [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Men's volleyball NEW HAVEN 3, ENDICOTT 2 (at West Haven) Game scores: NH 30-22, 20-30, 26-30, 30-26 and ...

reducing the number of cars and trucks allowed [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... reducing the number of cars and trucks allowed on the Green.Selectman Sal Catardi said at the meeting that the town already hasrules addressing some of the items, although the rules are sometimesnot enforced. In 2006, the selectmen adopted rules that could shut out somelongtime ...

mden) St. Francis (5-16)Min FG&#009 ;FT Reb A PF Pts. [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Quinnpiac 73, St. Francis (PA) 55 (At Hamden) St. Francis (5-16) Min FGFT Reb A PF Pts. Berry 28 3-7 2-3& #009;9 1 3 8 Dieng 30 5-7 7-10 6 0 5 18 Sweetney 35 1-8 6 -9 6 0 3 8 Ford 34 0-5 0-04 1 1 ...

piac 73, Saint Francis (PA) 55 Sacred Heart 92, Fairleigh Dickinson 81 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Thursday's scores MEN'S BASKETBALL Quinnipiac 73, Saint Francis (PA) 55 Sacred Heart 92, Fairleigh Dickinson ...

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Feb 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Krystal Bryant had 18 points and 18 reboundsfor the Albertus Magnus women's basketball team, which defeated St.Joseph's 56-35 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference game at NewHaven. Nikki McClease had 13 points for the Falcons (8-9, 1-6). IllariaSchiano had ...

Dyson out 30 days, Wiggins back at practice

Feb 01, 2008; ... By David Borges Register Staff Jerome Dyson has failed his second drug test while at theUniversity of Connecticut and has been suspended from the men'sbasketball team for 30 days, according to multiple sources. Meanwhile, Doug Wiggins apparently passed his test and ...

Area bars, restaurants gear up for Super Bowl?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Cara Baruzzi Register Business Editor As Tom Brady, Eli Manning and the rest of the New EnglandPatriots and New York Giants gear up for Sunday's Super Bowl XLII,area bars and restaurants have their own preparations under way,bracing for the big crowds they expect for the ...

Second-half surge propels Quinnipiac?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Bill Cloutier Assistant Sports Editor HAMDEN -- The Quinnipiac men's basketball team has entered a newarea code. Off to a strong start in league play, the Bobcats are nowthe hunted and the ones expected to win Northeast Conference games. For one half Thursday, however, it ...

on out for 30 days, D1 </content> </article> </ARTICLES> [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... UCONN HOOP SAGA Wiggins back on ...

Another step for Hillhouse

Feb 01, 2008; ... Schools Sports Editor NEW HAVEN -- It's hard to imagine aHillhouse boys' basketball team in transition as the season hitsFebruary, but the truth is, the Academics still are. They still have a mix of role players trying to prove they can becounted on down the stretch in games -- and ...

to see," said Riker, a former New Jersey funeral [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... to see," said Riker, a former New Jersey funeral director whoexpects to take the Connecticut funeral director's test this month.Nelms' arrest has not slowed down business, Riker said. "Familiesare very comfortable. Everyone is very pleased," he said. Blumenthal said he is not aware ...

Basketball

Feb 01, 2008; ... 7 p.m. College men, Columbia at Yale, WYBC-1340 8 p.m. NBA, Netsat Heat, YES 8 p.m. NBA, Jazz at Wizards, ESPN 10:30 p.m. NBA, Knicks at Trail Blazers, MSG, ESPN, WEPN-1050 Boxing 9 p.m. Featherweights, Monty Meza-Clay (26-1-0) vs. Eric Aiken(16-6-1), at ...

super coverage Costly ads, C1; About the game, [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... super coverage Costly ads, C1; About the game, ...

Who do you think will win Connecticut's primaries? [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Who do you think will ...

INSIDE: Schwarzenegger endorses McCain, A8. </content> [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... INSIDE: ...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Guilford

Feb 01, 2008; ... Coach: Jon Faitsch (ninth season) A--Captains: In photo above. Atleft, Allison Bonito (1,600-meter run, 4x800-meter relay), Sr.;Brynn Huguenel (1,600-meter run, 3,200-meter run), Sr. A--Essential facts: It's an ongoing trend. The Indians success during cross country season -- ...

GETTING THE JUMP Milford's Amann testing waters [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... GETTING THE JUMP Milford's Amann testing ...

Winter Festival planned for families Saturday at Chatfield Hollow?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent KILLINGWORTH -- Chatfield Hollow State Park, whose natural beautymakes it a popular recreation area, has been chosen to showcase thewinter segment of the "No Child Left Inside" initiative of the stateDepartment of Environmental ...

Downsizing ?gets mixed reviews

Feb 01, 2008; ... Reaction has been mixed in the various emails and phone calls Ireceived this week in response to the recent news that AutototeEnterprises officials plan to sell and downsize Sports Haven.Autotote Enterprises operates Connecticut Off-Track Betting and ownsand operates Sports Haven, its ...

For a little state, Connecticut sure has caught [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... For a little state, Connecticut sure has caught the attention ofthe leading presidential candidates. Democrats Hillary Clinton andBarack Obama will be in Connecticut Monday on the eve of the SuperTuesday primaries. Each also has stops planned in Massachusetts.Obama is expected at an ...

Loftis-Casey combo leading Branford

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Chris Hunn Register Staff They both entered the Branford track program four years ago notwanting to fit in, not wanting to adjust or just find their place,but to make names for themselves immediately. During the 2005 Class MM outdoor track state championship ...

Uscilla named Gatorade player of year ?

Feb 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Alex Uscilla from St. Joseph-Trumbull becamethe first player in school history to be named Gatorade Girls'Soccer Player of the Year in Connecticut. Uscilla scored a school-record 25 goals and added eight assiststhis past fall, leading the Cadets (18-0-2) to the ...

CIAC discussing football changes ?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff The CIAC, the governing body of high school sports in the state,is in discussion to expand the football playoffs as well as possiblyeliminating spring football. A meeting took place this week to address those issues but nofinal decisions were ...

Kennedy A-list backs Obama, but some of family sticks by Clinton?

Feb 01, 2008; ... EARLY in the week, someone showed her the headline that blared,"Kennedy Endorses Obama." Kathleen Kennedy Townsend responded byasking wryly, "Which Kennedy?" Not that there was really any doubt.The Kennedy A-list -- Ted and Caroline -- had dubbed Barack Obamathe heir apparent to the ...

Madison school board requests $47M budget?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Amanda Pinto Register Staff MADISON -- The Board of Education is requesting a $47 millionbudget for the 2008-09 school year, a 5.98 percent bottom lineincrease over what it asked for last year. The budget includes adding 1.3 teaching positions in order tooffer Spanish ...

Wilborne's track etiquette 101

Feb 01, 2008; ... I pride myself in being an educated student-athlete. Andtherefore have taken the time to apply my knowledge in helping soonto be track and field newbies. In acknowledgement of the world'sinfatuation of track and field, but also their lack of common sense,I have advised a few tips needed ...

Criminals best concentrate on federal offenses??

Feb 01, 2008; ... Over the past few months, there has been much debating andprotests of the way Gov. M. Jodi Rell is denying paroles and pardonsfor the people who are qualified to get them. I agree with somemeasures in the wake of the tragedy in Cheshire. I was also underthe assumption that once you are a ...

Job for Rowland very disturbing?

Feb 01, 2008; ... I was very surprised and disturbed to read that the Democraticmayor of Waterbury had suggested that the former governor, John G.Rowland, be hired for the new position of economic developmentcoordinator. He said it would be paid for by the city and theWaterbury Chamber of Commerce. The ...

Story of fired school sub indicts administrators?

Feb 01, 2008; ... The article "Fired city substitute sues school board" raisestroubling questions about the competence of Beecher School'sadministration. While it appears the teacher may have shown poorjudgment and been insubordinate for showing "The Simpsons Movie" tothird-, fourth- and fifth-graders, ...

When: Today, 4 p.m. A--Where: New Haven Athletic [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... When: Today, 4 p.m. A--Where: New Haven Athletic Center A--What to look for: The Amity-Woodbridge girls' indoor trackteam is eyeing its fourth conference title in five years. AllisonBarwise, the top high jumper in the state, along with a talentedgroup of runners in Deanna Minasi, ...

Is KidsPeace best program available for city??

Feb 01, 2008; ... Regarding the article "Agency set to help with foster care," Iwonder why New Haven's leaders chose KidsPeace to provide support tosome of our most vulnerable children. Hearing that "the agency'sculture is headed in the right direction" is hardly reassuring. Onewould want an agency with ...

Dan LeFort

Feb 01, 2008; ... Getting to know ... Dan LeFort LeFort is a senior right wing for the Quinnipiac men's hockeyteam. "Forty" is a marketing major from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. At what age did you first learn to skate? 4. What arena do you dream of playing in? Air Canada ...

Obama supporters

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Elizabeth Benton Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Barack Obama supporters were "fired up and ready togo" Thursday at a standing-room-only rally at Yale's Afro-AmericanCultural Center, mobilizing efforts for Tuesday's presidentialprimary. Obama's New Haven field director Donnel ...

Use, protection of Green at issue in Guilford?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Rachael Scarborough King Register Staff GUILFORD -- The town can protect the historic Green and stillallow some large-scale events there, a committee that has beenreviewing use of the Green told the Board of Selectmen Thursdaynight. The selectmen held a workshop Thursday ...

Funeral home probe spreads to Hamden

Feb 01, 2008; ... Assistant Metro Editor HAMDEN -- The president of the corporationthat bought a longtime local funeral home last year has resignedamid allegations that he stole $22.2 million from perpetual caretrust funds in the state of Indiana. But even though officials connected to the Hamden ...

009;6.10 4.10 3.20 8 Southern Alibi14.20 7.90 5 Love in Seattle [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Aqueduct OTB results FIRST 6 Hot Gold 6.10 4.10 3.20 8 Southern Alibi14.20 7.90 5 Love in Seattle 6.40 Exacta (6-8) $71.00; Trifecta (6-8-5) $538.00 SECOND 4 E Z Dollar 19.60 8.80 4.40 5 Forte E Potenti 8.30 ...

Madison chief finds himself in line of fire?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Amanda Pinto Register Staff MADISON -- As testimony in the termination hearing for a fifthpolice officer began Thursday, Police Chief Paul Jakubson saw publiccriticism and scrutiny of his leadership and his department mount. Four officers have been fired for misconduct since ...

Wallingford man, 97, loved Swiss heritage

Feb 01, 2008; ... WALLINGFORD -- How many people do you know who celebrate SwissIndependence Day, which is Aug. 1? Longtime resident Arthur Dumelindid, year after year. "Swiss Independence Day was my father'sfavorite holiday, because both his parents were from Switzerland,"said a son, Bruce Dumelin of ...

today's schools schedule All games begin at 7 [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... today's schools schedule All games begin at 7 p.m. unlessotherwise noted BOYS' BASKETBALL: CSC: Whitney Tech at Wright Tech, 6 p.m.;O'Brien Tech at Faith Academy/Faith Prep; SCC interdivision:Guilford at Shelton; Wilbur Cross at West Haven; Branford atSheehan; Hand at Xavier; ...

Today's college schedule MEN'S HOCKEY: Yale at [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008 ... Today's college schedule MEN'S HOCKEY: Yale at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.;Quinnipiac at Rensselaer, 7 p.m.; UConn at Army, 7 p.m.; SacredHeart at Canisius, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Union (NY) at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m.; Northeastern atUConn, 7 p.m.; Trinity College at Sacred Heart, 7 ...

'Clean' power plants get state OK?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By James Tinley Register Staff MILFORD -- The city should soon be home to a "clean energy" fuelcell power plant as the project this week gained final approval fromstate utility regulators. The Department of Public Utility Control announced its decisionWednesday to grant final ...

Parents arraigned in death of infant?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Lauren Garrison Register Staff A former Ansonia couple charged in connection with the April 2005overdose death of their 7-month-old daughter were arraigned inSuperior Court in Derby Thursday, as a prosecutor called theiralleged crimes "horrific in nature." Lois Tremblay, ...

MEN'S HOCKEY PREVIEWs

Feb 01, 2008 ... When/where: Tonight at 7, Houston Fieldhouse, Troy, N.Y.,Saturday night at 7, Achilles Rink, Schenectady, N.Y. On the air:WQUN-1220. Records: Quinnipiac 14-7-3 (6-3-3 ECACH); RPI 9-15-3 (4-7-2);Union 11-9-3 (6-4-2) Did you know? Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jean-Marc ...

Britney Spears taken to hospital again

Feb 01, 2008; ... LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears was taken from her home byambulance early Thursday and escorted to the hospital by more than adozen police officers in cars, on motorcycles and in helicopters.The 26-year-old pop star was being taken to "get help," said a LosAngeles police officer, who spoke ...

Yes. I bought a new camper/trailer two years ago [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Yes. I bought a new camper/trailer two years ago to save money.It's starting to look like it wasn't such a good investment afterall. Bill North Haven Enjoy the safety and economy of your own back yard. Forgethighway gridlock and the intrusive drill at the airport. Ron ...

Clergy tackle leafleting at black churches?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Mary E. O'Leary Register Topics Editor NEW HAVEN -- Some two dozen clergy members came to City HallThursday to discuss how best to respond to leafleting outside blackchurches last weekend, which they saw as an attempt to raciallydivide the community over the issue of ...

Rell bucks state tax-credit plan?

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Gregory B. Hladky Capitol Bureau Chief HARTFORD -- Democratic and Republic legislative leaders promisedThursday to make 2008 the year Connecticut adopts its own state-earned income tax credit to provide refunds for lower-income workingfamilies. "We have bipartisan support ...

Business dean takes academic top post

Feb 01, 2008; ... Register Staff HAMDEN -- Mark Thompson, the dean of the School ofBusiness at Quinnipiac University, has been promoted to senior vicepresident for academic and student affairs -- the university's chiefacademic post -- Quinnipiac officials announced Thursday. Thompson, who lives in ...

columbia AT yale

Feb 01, 2008; ... MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY columbia AT yale When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Lee Amphitheater, New Haven Records: Columbia (7-10, 0-2 Ivy), Yale (7-9, 1-1) Video: Yale All-Access KEEP AN EYE ON A--Loud roar: The Lions feature one of the top players in the ...

Man, 29, faces charges in alleged flashing

Feb 01, 2008; ... SHELTON -- It was a wardrobe malfunction, the alleged flashertold police. Geoffrey Burrasca, 29, of 227 Howe Ave., was chargedWednesday with breach of peace and public indecency, police said,after he exposed himself to a woman waiting at a bus stop on HoweAvenue. Police Detective ...

Stocks advance on bond insurer views

Feb 01, 2008; ... NEW YORK -- Wall Street ended a frenetic January with a hugeadvance Thursday after investors set aside worries about bondinsurers and grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve'sinterest rate cuts will help lift the economy. The Dow Jonesindustrials rose more than 200 points, but ...

Boys & Girls Village will present awards

Feb 01, 2008; ... MILFORD -- Boys & Girls Village will hold its annual awardsdinner at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange.Joseph and Meg Tramuta of Milford, and Lucille Clancy, a Wal-Martcommunity relations official, will receive the "DistinguishedService Awards"; Nicole Bunnell, a ...

DARTMOUTH AT YALE

Feb 01, 2008 ... When: Tonight at 7 Where: Ingalls Rink, New Haven On the air: WYBC-1340. Records: Dartmouth 8-9-2 (3-8-1 ECACH); Yale 9-7-4 (5-4-4) Did you know? Dartmouth has won 13 of the last 16 games againstYale, which includes playoff series in 2005 and 2006. Streaks and ...

Seniors' advocate plans active retirement

Feb 01, 2008; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff SHELTON -- Ellen Shaw plans to remain active in the SheltonSenior Citizens Center even though she is retiring today after 20years as its director. Shaw, 65, also will continue to serve on boards that deal withsenior citizen issues, she ...

IRST $47,000 4 YO UP, 6 F 1 AppealingSpd 5-1 4 Maddy's Lion 3- 1 1a Ferocious [Derived Headline]

Feb 01, 2008; ... Aqueduct OTB entries DAY - 12:30 P.M. FIRST $47,000 4 YO UP, 6 F 1 AppealingSpd 5-1 4 Maddy's Lion 3-1 1a Ferocious Won 5-1 5 Auto City 8-1 2 Royal Attire 5-2 6 ChiefOperator 10-1 3 MyCousinMatt 2-1 SECOND $17,000 3 YO UP ...