INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9008, 'Tuesday commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/09/tuesday-commute-open-thread-14/', 'UPDATE, 8:16 a.m.: There&amp;#8217;s been&nbsp;a crash on Route 7 in Wilton, involving a car and a dump truck. The accident took place near Zions Hill. No further information was immediately available. UPDATE, 7:10 a.m.: You may encounter some&nbsp;congestion if you&amp;#8217;re traveling southbound on Route 15 through Westport this morning. The delays are mostly confined to [...]', '2011-10-16T04:21:54+02:00', 'General', 'tuesday commute open thread update 816 beenâ a crash route 7 wilton involving dump truck accident took place near zions hill information immediately available update 710 encounter someâ congestion traveling southbound route 15 westport morning delays confined');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9009, 'Route 7 reopened following twin crashes in New Milford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/04/twin-crashes-in-new-milford-lead-to-route-7-closure/', 'UPDATE, 4:00 p.m.: The roadway has since been reopened. Here&amp;#8217;s the story on the two crashes that left the&nbsp;two drivers injured. UPDATE, 8:45 a.m.: Route 7 remains closed in New Milford from Still River Drive to Sunny Valley Road South and traffic has now backed up onto Pickett District Road as commuters struggle to get [...]', '2011-10-16T04:21:55+02:00', 'General', 'route 7 reopened following twin crashes new milford update 400 pm roadway reopened story crashes left theâ two drivers injured update 845 route 7 remains closed new milford river drive sunny valley road south traffic backed pickett district road commuters struggle');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9010, 'Accident closes section of Interstate-84', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/13/accident-closes-section-of-interstate-84/', 'UPDATE, 1:22 p.m.: State Police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance says it&amp;#8217;s still too early to get into the details surrounding the crash, citing the pending investigation. 12:14 p.m.: An accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on I-84W has shut down the&nbsp;left lane, between Exits 17 and 16, according to a state DOT alert. DOT [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:01+02:00', 'General', 'accident closes section interstate 84 update 122 pm state police spokesman lt paul vance says early details surrounding crash citing pending investigation 1214 pm accident involving vehicle motorcycle i 84w shut theâ left lane exits 17 16 according state dot alert dot');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9011, 'Monday morning open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/11/monday-morning-open-thread/', 'UPDATE, 9:30 a.m. Still congestion in Fairfield from exits 23 to 19 on I-95 South, but further down the highway in the Darien area traffic has cleared up. There are also delays from exits 9 to 5 on I-95 south in Stamford/Greenwich. UPDATE, 8:46 a.m.: Beware of delays on I-84E near Exit 21 in Waterbury. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:02+02:00', 'General', 'monday morning open thread update 930 congestion fairfield exits 23 19 i 95 south highway darien area traffic cleared delays exits 9 5 i 95 south stamford/greenwich update 846 beware delays i 84e near exit 21 waterbury');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9012, 'Pajama-clad 7-year-old drives 20 miles to see his dad&hellip;and other transpo links', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/24/pajama-clad-7-year-old-drives-20-miles-to-see-his-dad-and-other-transpo-links/', 'Here&amp;#8217;s a look at a number of this week&amp;#8217;s best&nbsp;transportation-related links from around the country. A Sheridan Township, Mich. boy bent on seeing his father Monday morning, slipped into his stepfather&amp;#8217;s red Pontiac Sunfire and drove more than 20 miles to nearby Caseville, leading police on a 50 mph chase along way. &ldquo;He was crying [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:03+02:00', 'General', 'pajama clad 7 year old drives 20 miles dad…and transpo look number week related country sheridan township boy bent seeing father monday morning slipped stepfather red pontiac sunfire drove 20 miles nearby caseville leading police 50 mph chase way “he crying');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9013, 'Two-car MVA leads to traffic slowdown in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/24/two-car-mva-leads-to-traffic-slowdown-in-westport/', 'UPDATE, 10:19 a.m.: The accident has since been cleared. There&amp;#8217;s still no word on possible injuries. 9:41 a.m.: A two-vehicle accident on I-95S in Westport, has shut down the right lane between Exits 18 and 17. Delays in both directions&nbsp;are expected. It wasn&amp;#8217;t immediately clear whether there were any injuries, however it appears from the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:03+02:00', 'General', 'mva leads traffic slowdown westport update 1019 accident cleared word possible injuries 941 vehicle accident i 95s westport shut right lane exits 18 17 delays directionsâ are expected wasn t immediately clear injuries appears');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9014, 'Authorities working to clear accident on I-84W off-ramp in Newtown', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/21/authorities-working-to-clear-accident-on-i-84w-off-ramp-in-newtown/', '8:51 a.m.: Authorities are working to clear a minor two-car accident on I-84W at Exit 10 in Newtown. State Police said there were no injuries and expect the scene to be cleared in the next 10 minutes.', '2011-10-16T04:22:04+02:00', 'General', 'authorities working clear accident i 84w ramp newtown 851 authorities working clear minor accident i 84w exit 10 newtown state police said injuries expect scene cleared 10 minutes');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9015, 'Roads reopened following earlier two-vehicle crash in New Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/two-vehicle-crash-in-new-fairfield-leads-to-road-closures/', 'UPDATE, 12:04 p.m.: The accident has since been cleared and the affected roads reopened. 10:06 a.m.: A two-vehicle crash in New Fairfield has forced officials to shut down sections of Route 39 and Bogus Hill Road. However, officials say, the crash is expected to be cleared in less than an hour. A New Fairfield police [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:04+02:00', 'General', 'roads reopened following earlier vehicle crash new fairfield update 1204 pm accident cleared affected roads reopened 1006 vehicle crash new fairfield forced officials shut sections route 39 bogus hill road officials say crash expected cleared hour new fairfield police');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9016, 'Storm-related road closures', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/10/storm-related-road-closures/', 'UPDATE, 12:32 a.m.:&nbsp;Officials say Route 7 in Kent is closed between Bulls Ridge Road and Route 31, because a tree has become entangled in wires. UPDATE, 9:45 a.m.: The road closure situation remains essentially the same. UPDATE, 7:29 a.m.: In Ridgefield, officials say that Regan Road remains closed, between Ridgebury Road and Mopus Ridge Road. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:07+02:00', 'General', 'storm related road closures update 1232 amâ officials say route 7 kent closed bulls ridge road route 31 tree entangled wires update 945 road closure situation remains essentially update 729 ridgefield officials say regan road remains closed ridgebury road mopus ridge road');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9017, 'Friday open commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/10/friday-open-commute-thread-10/', 'UPDATE, 7 a.m.: Traffic is heavily congested on the Merritt South from exits 48 to 44. UPDATE, 6:30 a.m.: For all the storm closures, check our storm thread above this one. As for the commute, there are delays starting in the typical areas in lower Fairfield County. On I-95 Southbound traffic is heavy from exits [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:07+02:00', 'General', 'friday open commute thread update 7 traffic heavily congested merritt south exits 48 44 update 630 storm closures check storm thread commute delays starting typical areas lower fairfield county i 95 southbound traffic heavy exits');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9018, 'Thursday open commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/09/thursday-open-commute-thread-11/', 'UPDATE, 8:43 a.m.: If&nbsp;you&amp;#8217;re traveling up from or down to New York City along I-684&nbsp;this morning you may encounter some light resistance near the Danbury exit (Exit 9), due to roadside construction in the area. UPDATE, 7:35 a.m.: All is clear in Stratford on I-95 SB and traffic is moving much more smooth. There is [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:08+02:00', 'General', 'thursday open commute thread update 843 ifâ you traveling new york city i 684â this morning encounter light resistance near danbury exit exit 9 roadside construction area update 735 clear stratford i 95 sb traffic moving smooth');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9019, 'Wednesday open commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/01/wednesday-open-commute-thread-9/', 'UPDATE 8:21 a.m.: Authorities have&nbsp;cleared the car fire on I-84W, near Exit 11 in Newtown, and reopened all lanes. However, traffic is still backed up all the way to Exit 15. UPDATE 7:50 a.m.: There is an accident on I-95 southbound between exits 17-16 (closer to exit 16) in the left lane. UPDATE, 7:35 a.m.: [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:09+02:00', 'General', 'wednesday open commute thread update 821 authorities haveâ cleared i 84w near exit 11 newtown reopened lanes traffic backed way exit 15 update 750 accident i 95 southbound exits 17 16 closer exit 16 left lane update 735');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9020, 'Tuesday open commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/31/tuesday-open-commute-thread-10/', 'UPDATE,&nbsp;10:53 a.m.: Traffic is crawling along on I-84W, near Exit 10. UPDATE,&nbsp;10 a.m.: Reports are coming in of an accident on Main Street in Newtown, at the Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main St. No word yet on injuries or how many vehicles were involved. UPDATE,&nbsp;9:04 a.m.: Here&amp;#8217;s a live look-in at several DOT traffic cameras [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:10+02:00', 'General', 'tuesday open commute thread updateâ 1053 traffic crawling i 84w near exit 10 updateâ 10 reports coming accident main street newtown newtown savings bank 39 main st word injuries vehicles involved updateâ 904 live look dot traffic cameras');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9021, 'Monday open commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/23/monday-open-commute-thread-4/', 'UPDATE, 9:06 a.m.: The fog in Danbury has cleared up for the most part. Traffic still appears to be flowing smoothly, with reports of delays few and far between. UPDATE, 8:05 a.m: Checking the major roadways in lower Fairfield County, you&amp;#8217;ve still got a slow ride through Fairfield and Norwalk on I-95 south, with congestion [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:12+02:00', 'General', 'monday open commute thread update 906 fog danbury cleared traffic appears flowing smoothly reports delays far update 805 checking major roadways lower fairfield county ve got slow ride fairfield norwalk i 95 south congestion');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9022, 'Mild weather to continue', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/04/mild-weather-continues/', 'Temperatures have once again barely climbed past freezing this morning though relief, in the form of weekend highs in the 50s, is on the way. The ongoing trend of mild weather days is expected to continue through at least the next week. Wind should not be too much of a factor today, as wind gusts [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:35+02:00', 'General', 'mild weather continue temperatures barely climbed past freezing morning relief form weekend highs 50s way ongoing trend mild weather days expected continue week wind factor today wind gusts');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9023, 'Multiple vehicle crash snarls traffic on Route 25', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/multiple-vehicle-crash-snarls-traffic-on-route-25/', 'A multiple vehicle accident on South Main Street and Swamp Hill Road is snarling traffic on Route 25 in Newtown. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene, though there is no word on whether anyone involved was injured, according to Newtown police.', '2011-10-16T04:22:44+02:00', 'General', 'multiple vehicle crash snarls traffic route 25 multiple vehicle accident south main street swamp hill road snarling traffic route 25 newtown ambulance dispatched scene word involved injured according newtown police');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9024, 'Expect an icy commute this morning in and out of Danbury', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/expect-an-icy-commute-this-morning-in-and-out-of-danbury/', 'There have been no major reported accidents and only token traffic along I-84 and Route 7. Still, motorists are advised to drive defensively on their commutes this morning as subzero early-morning temperatures have once again turned the roads into skating rinks. Below are feeds from several local DOT traffic cameras: CCTV# 152 Newtown EB E/O [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:44+02:00', 'General', 'expect icy commute morning danbury major reported accidents token traffic i 84 route 7 motorists advised drive defensively commutes morning subzero early morning temperatures turned roads skating rinks feeds local dot traffic cameras cctv# 152 newtown eb e/o');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9025, 'Delays up and down I-84', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/03/delays-up-and-down-i-84/', 'Allow for a few extra minutes on your morning commute, particularly if you&amp;#8217;re heading eastbound on I-84.&nbsp;Traffic backups were reported between exits 36 and 46, as well as exits 21 and 25. No word yet on when this congestion will be cleared up.', '2011-10-16T04:22:45+02:00', 'General', 'delays i 84 allow extra minutes morning commute particularly heading eastbound i 84â traffic backups reported exits 36 46 exits 21 25 word congestion cleared');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9026, 'No major traffic incidents on I-84', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/03/no-major-traffic-incidents-on-i-84/', 'No major traffic incidents have been reported on I-84 so far this morning. Road conditions have improved drastically since yesterday, but state police are still advising drivers to take their time on their morning commutes. Speaking of morning commutes, I-84 is mostly clear heading in both directions. Only Route 7 may be tricky to navigate [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:45+02:00', 'General', 'major traffic incidents i 84 major traffic incidents reported i 84 far morning road conditions improved drastically yesterday state police advising drivers time morning commutes speaking morning commutes i 84 clear heading directions route 7 tricky navigate');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9027, 'No major traffic incidents despite slick roads near Danbury', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/no-major-traffic-incidents-despite-slick-roads-near-danbury/', 'There have been no major reported accidents on the roadways in and out of Danbury, despite the slick road conditions. Traffic is moving along at a steady clip (take a look for yourself on the state DOT cameras below), though this may soon change as the region braces itself for another 4 to 9 inches [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:46+02:00', 'General', 'major traffic incidents despite slick roads near danbury major reported accidents roadways danbury despite slick road conditions traffic moving steady clip look state dot cameras soon change region braces 4 9 inches');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9028, 'Right lane shut down on I-84W between exits 17 and 10', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/right-lane-shut-down-on-i-84w-between-exits-17-and-10/', 'Commuters heading westbound on I-84 through Newtown should expect delays between exits 17 and 10, due to road work in the area. According to DOT officials, the right lane will be closed until about 3 p.m.', '2011-10-16T04:22:46+02:00', 'General', 'right lane shut i 84w exits 17 10 commuters heading westbound i 84 newtown expect delays exits 17 10 road work area according dot officials right lane closed 3 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9029, 'Update: I-84 road work cleared from exits 5 to 8, lane reopened', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/i-84-right-lane-closed-from-exits-5-to-8/', 'Officials have shut down the eastbound right lane on I-84 between exits 5 and 8, due to roadwork in the area. The lane is expected to be reopened by 3:30 p.m. Update: The road work has been cleared after just over two hours. The right lane is once again open to traffic.', '2011-10-16T04:22:47+02:00', 'General', 'update i 84 road work cleared exits 5 8 lane reopened officials shut eastbound right lane i 84 exits 5 8 roadwork area lane expected reopened 330 pm update road work cleared just hours right lane open traffic');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9030, 'Road work along I-84 leads to lane closures', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/i-84w-road-work-leads-to-lane-closure/', 'Officials have closed the right westbound lane on I-84, due to road work that&amp;#8217;s taking place between exits 5 and 1, funneling traffic into the remaining lanes. The lane is expected to reopen around 3:24 p.m. Meanwhile, eastbound traffic along I-84 will also&nbsp;be affected by ongoing road work as officials have shut down the right [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:47+02:00', 'General', 'road work i 84 leads lane closures officials closed right westbound lane i 84 road work taking place exits 5 1 funneling traffic remaining lanes lane expected reopen 324 pm eastbound traffic i 84 alsoâ be affected ongoing road work officials shut right');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9031, 'No major accidents so far Friday', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/clear-roads-lead-to-smooth-commute/', 'No major traffic incidents have been reported this morning as snow crews had no problem clearing the major roadways. This, of course, bodes well for those storm-weary drivers commuting in and out of the region.', '2011-10-16T04:22:48+02:00', 'General', 'major accidents far friday major traffic incidents reported morning snow crews problem clearing major roadways course bodes storm weary drivers commuting region');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9032, 'I-84E single-vehicle accident leads to lane closure', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/26/i-84e-single-vehicle-accident-leads-to-lane-closure/', 'A minor, single-car accident on I-84 has forced authorities to close the left lane, curtailing eastbound traffic. The lane is expected to be reopened within the hour. Update: Officials have cleared the accident after less than half an hour and reopened the left lane.', '2011-10-16T04:22:49+02:00', 'General', 'i 84e single vehicle accident leads lane closure minor single accident i 84 forced authorities close left lane curtailing eastbound traffic lane expected reopened hour update officials cleared accident half hour reopened left lane');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9033, 'No major incidents on roadways in and out of Danbury', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/26/160/', 'No major accidents have been reported thus far this morning, with only token traffic along the region&amp;#8217;s major roadways. This should come as a relief to commuters weary of the recent havoc wrought by winter storms.', '2011-10-16T04:22:49+02:00', 'General', 'major incidents roadways danbury major accidents reported far morning token traffic region major roadways come relief commuters weary recent havoc wrought winter storms');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9034, 'Road work closes right lane on I-84W', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/road-work-closes-right-lane-on-i-84w/', 'The state Department of Transportation has closed the right lane on I-84W, between exits 11 and 10, to complete road work. The lane is expected to be closed until &nbsp;approximately 3 p.m.', '2011-10-16T04:22:50+02:00', 'General', 'road work closes right lane i 84w state department transportation closed right lane i 84w exits 11 10 complete road work lane expected closed â approximately 3 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9035, 'I-84 westbound traffic slogging along near state border', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/19/i-84-westbound-traffic-slogging-along-near-state-border/', 'A string of accidents along I-84W has created major delays for commuters crossing into New York state. The stretch between exits 6 and 3 is particularly treacherous, following an earlier crash and subsequent lane closure. Another accident, near exit 21, also forced officials to close a westbound lane.', '2011-10-16T04:22:50+02:00', 'General', 'i 84 westbound traffic slogging near state border string accidents i 84w created major delays commuters crossing new york state stretch exits 6 3 particularly treacherous following earlier crash subsequent lane closure accident near exit 21 forced officials close westbound lane');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9036, 'Three-vehicle crash stifles westbound traffic along I-84', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/three-vehicle-crash-stifles-westbound-traffic-along-i-84/', 'If you&amp;#8217;re heading to the Danbury area from Greater Hartford, you&amp;#8217;ll run into major problems on I-84 westbound in West Hartford. A reported three-vehicle accident has closed westbound lanes along I-84,&nbsp;between exits 59 and 58, backing up traffic. Officials expect the lanes to reopen around 10 a.m.', '2011-10-16T04:22:51+02:00', 'General', 'vehicle crash stifles westbound traffic i 84 heading danbury area greater hartford ll run major problems i 84 westbound west hartford reported vehicle accident closed westbound lanes i 84â between exits 59 58 backing traffic officials expect lanes reopen 10');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9037, 'Crash on I-95 South in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/13/crash-on-i-95-south-in-fairfield/', 'UPDATE, 3:20 p.m.: A state police dispatcher at Troop G in Bridgeport said neither the driver of the vehicle nor any of the passengers were seriously injured. UPDATE, 3:05 p.m.: The state Department of Transportation says the right lane is closed between exits 21 and 20 while officials work to clear the scene. *** Fire [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:54+02:00', 'General', 'crash i 95 south fairfield update 320 pm state police dispatcher troop g bridgeport said driver vehicle passengers seriously injured update 305 pm state department transportation says right lane closed exits 21 20 officials work clear scene ***');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9038, 'Crash on I-95 South in Norwalk', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/12/crash-on-i-95-south-in-norwalk-2/', 'A crash on I-95 southbound between exits 14 and 13 has the left and center lanes closed. The accident happened around 7:15 a.m. Two vehicles were involved. The state DOT said it will take about 1 hour to clear. Traffic is already congested from exit 27A in Bridgeport through Norwalk because of the morning rush.', '2011-10-16T04:22:55+02:00', 'General', 'crash i 95 south norwalk crash i 95 southbound exits 14 13 left center lanes closed accident happened 715 vehicles involved state dot said 1 hour clear traffic congested exit 27a bridgeport norwalk morning rush');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9039, 'Route 8 North closed in Seymour after tractor-trailer turns over', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/28/box-truck-overturns-on-route-8-in-seymour/', 'UPDATE, 12:20 p.m.: State police are encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes around Route 8 in Seymour because the highway is closed at exit 22. Earlier Wednesday morning a tractor-trailer struck a DOT truck and then rolled over. The truck spilled diesel fuel on the road and scattered debris in across both lanes northbound and [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:56+02:00', 'General', 'route 8 north closed seymour tractor trailer turns update 1220 pm state police encouraging drivers seek alternate routes route 8 seymour highway closed exit 22 earlier wednesday morning tractor trailer struck dot truck rolled truck spilled diesel fuel road scattered debris lanes northbound');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9040, 'Tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-95 SB in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/22/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-sb-in-westport-2/', 'The right and center lanes of I-95 southbound are shut down between exits 18 and 16 in Westport because of a jackknifed tractor trailer. The accident occurred around 12:55 p.m. between exits 17 and 16. Here are photos from the DOT:', '2011-10-16T04:22:56+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer jackknifes i 95 sb westport right center lanes i 95 southbound shut exits 18 16 westport jackknifed tractor trailer accident occurred 1255 pm exits 17 16 photos dot');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9041, 'One-car crash causes delays on I-95 South near exit 8 in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/19/one-car-crash-causes-delays-on-i-95-south-near-exit-8-in-stamford/', 'A car that crashed into the guardrail of I-95 southbound and turned sideways across the right lane of the highway is causing delays in Stamford. The crash happened near exit 8 (Elm Street) just before 7:50 a.m. Emergency responders are&nbsp; on scene and traffic is being forced to navigate around the car into the center [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:57+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'crash causes delays i 95 south near exit 8 stamford crashed guardrail i 95 southbound turned sideways right lane highway causing delays stamford crash happened near exit 8 elm street just 750 emergency responders areâ  scene traffic forced navigate center');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9042, 'Suspicious package delays trains in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/12/suspicious-package-delays-trains-in-fairfield/', 'An unattended package on a Metro-North train bound for Grand Central Terminal caused delays for commuters between New Haven and Fairfield. The package was found around 9:30 on a train that was about to leave from track 3 in Fairfield. The package was claimed and deemed safe and trains were able to resume normal schedules. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:57+02:00', 'General', 'suspicious package delays trains fairfield unattended package metro north train bound grand central terminal caused delays commuters new haven fairfield package 930 train leave track 3 fairfield package claimed deemed safe trains able resume normal schedules');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9043, '3-car crash on Rt 8/25 SB in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/12/3-car-crash-on-rt-825-sb-in-bridgeport/', 'Traffic is slowing as you move onto I-95 off the Rt. 8/25 connector in Bridgeport because of a three-vehicle crash that has shut down the right lane of the roadway. The crash is cleared to the side of the road, but state police still have the lane blocked between exits 2 and 1. Expect minor [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:58+02:00', 'General', '3 crash rt 8/25 sb bridgeport traffic slowing i 95 rt 8/25 connector bridgeport vehicle crash shut right lane roadway crash cleared road state police lane blocked exits 2 1 expect minor');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9044, 'Were you afraid to ride the train?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/07/were-you-afraid-to-ride-the-train/', 'As part of our 9/11 anniversary coverage, we are looking to talk to commuters who rode the train into New York City in the years after 9/11 when Homeland Security heightened its terror alert to &amp;#8220;high risk&amp;#8221; orange. What was the ride like? Do you remember being scared to take the train in the morning? [...]', '2011-10-16T04:22:59+02:00', 'General', 'afraid ride train 9/11 anniversary coverage looking talk commuters rode train new york city years 9/11 homeland security heightened terror alert high risk orange ride like remember scared train morning');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9045, 'Car fire on Route 8 south in Trumbull', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/25/car-fire-on-route-8-south-in-trumbull/', '7:00 a.m.: The right lane of Route 8 in Trumbull is closed because of a car fire just before the 8/25 merge. The congestion is back to exit 10.', '2011-10-16T04:22:59+02:00', 'General', 'route 8 south trumbull 700 right lane route 8 trumbull closed just 8/25 merge congestion exit 10');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9046, 'Amtrak passengers may have been exposed to measles', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/24/amtrak-passengers-may-have-been-exposed-to-measles/', 'Riders on Amtrak Northeast Regional train #171 last Wednesday may have been exposed to measles, according to a report by Maryland health officials. The train traveled from Boston to Virginia, making stops along the way in both Bridgeport and Stamford. It also stopped in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. The train left Boston at 8:15 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:00+02:00', 'General', 'amtrak passengers exposed measles riders amtrak northeast regional train #171 wednesday exposed measles according report maryland health officials train traveled boston virginia making stops way bridgeport stamford stopped philadelphia washington dc philadelphia train left boston 815');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9047, 'Wednesday morning commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/24/wednesday-morning-commute-open-thread/', 'UPDATE, 7:25 a.m.: The left lane of I-95 NB between exits 39B and 40 is back open and traffic is moving smoothly. UPDATE, 7 a.m.: The left lane of I-95 north between exits 39B and 40 is closed because of a three-vehicle crash. There are delays back to exit 40. UPDATE, 6:32 a.m.: First issue [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:00+02:00', 'General', 'wednesday morning commute open thread update 725 left lane i 95 nb exits 39b 40 open traffic moving smoothly update 7 left lane i 95 north exits 39b 40 closed vehicle crash delays exit 40 update 632 issue');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9048, 'Tractor-trailer stuck on Merritt Parkway south in Norwalk', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/24/tractor-trailer-stuck-on-merritt-parkway-south-in-norwalk/', 'UPDATE, 6:47 a.m.: The tractor-trailer has been safely helped off the Parkway, according to the state police. 6:35 a.m.: A tractor-trailer is stuck on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 40a/40b in Norwalk. Tractor-trailers are not allowed on the Merritt. Police are helping the truck exit safely, but it is causing delays reportedly back to [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:01+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer stuck merritt parkway south norwalk update 647 tractor trailer safely helped parkway according state police 635 tractor trailer stuck merritt parkway southbound exits 40a/40b norwalk tractor trailers allowed merritt police helping truck exit safely causing delays reportedly');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9049, 'Two-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-95 in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/22/two-vehicle-crash-slows-traffic-on-i-95-in-westport/', 'UPDATE, 10:45: The crash has been cleared. The left lane of I-95 southbound is closed between exits 18 and 17 because of a two-vehicle crash. There is traffic congestion from exits 18 to 17 because of the incident.', '2011-10-16T04:23:02+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'vehicle crash slows traffic i 95 westport update 1045 crash cleared left lane i 95 southbound closed exits 18 17 vehicle crash traffic congestion exits 18 17 incident');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9050, 'Three-vehicle crash shuts down left lane of I-95 North in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/18/three-vehicle-crash-shuts-down-left-lane-of-i-95-north-in-westport/', 'The right lane of I-95 Northbound between exits 17 and 18 is closed because of a three-vehicle crash. The Westport fire department, EMS and state police have responded to the scene. The Westport FD reported one person in the care of EMS when they arrived on the scene. The crash took place around 10:40 a.m. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:02+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'vehicle crash shuts left lane i 95 north westport right lane i 95 northbound exits 17 18 closed vehicle crash westport department ems state police responded scene westport fd reported person care ems arrived scene crash took place 1040');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9051, 'Accident on Long Ridge Road in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/03/accident-on-long-ridge-road-in-stamford/', 'UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: The road has now been reopened. Here is our report on what happened. UPDATE, 1 p.m.: The road remains closed in the area of 1600 Long Ridge Road as police investigate. Here&amp;#8217;s the story from the Advocate staff: STAMFORD &mdash; Stamford police are investigating the cause of a four-car accident that sent [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:03+02:00', 'General', 'accident long ridge road stamford update 130 pm road reopened report happened update 1 pm road remains closed area 1600 long ridge road police investigate story advocate staff stamford — stamford police investigating cause accident sent');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9052, 'Disabled tractor-trailer shuts down Post Road in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/03/disabled-tractor-trailer-shuts-down-post-road-in-westport/', 'A disabled tractor-trailer car carrier is blocking traffic in both directions in the area of 1365 Post Road East in Westport, police say. The car carrier was disabled around 8:15 a.m. and towing crews are en route to the scene to move the carrier out of the road. Police say it will take about 1 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:04+02:00', 'General', 'disabled tractor trailer shuts post road westport disabled tractor trailer carrier blocking traffic directions area 1365 post road east westport police say carrier disabled 815 towing crews route scene carrier road police say 1');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9053, 'Attention Metro-North commuters: More new cars on the way', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/29/attention-metro-north-commuters-more-new-cars-on-the-way/', 'The state Bonding Commission has approved $60.5 million to purchase 25 more cars for Metro-North Railroad. The total number of new cars will be 405 by 2014. There are currently 26 new cars in service. The M-8 cars are being produced at a rate of 10 per month in Nebraska by Kawasaki. They will replace [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:04+02:00', 'General', 'attention metro north commuters new cars way state bonding commission approved $605 million purchase 25 cars metro north railroad number new cars 405 2014 currently 26 new cars service 8 cars produced rate 10 month nebraska kawasaki replace');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9054, 'Train derailment causes Metro-North delays', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/26/delays-on-metro-north-in-both-directions-after-maintenence-train-derailment/', 'Metro-North riders on the New Haven line can expect delays heading in both directions this morning because of a maintenance train that derailed late last night. Delays of 20-30 minutes should be expected in both directions. Earlier this morning, riders on outbound trains from Grand Central to New Haven were bussed between Fairfield and Bridgeport [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:05+02:00', 'General', 'train derailment causes metro north delays metro north riders new haven line expect delays heading directions morning maintenance train derailed late night delays 20 30 minutes expected directions earlier morning riders outbound trains grand central new haven bussed fairfield bridgeport');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9055, 'Jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays on I-95', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/20/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-in-east-haven/', 'UPDATE: The accident has been cleared and all lanes are open. There were no injuries in the crash. A small fuel spill was cleaned up. All three lanes were blocked and traffic was only able to get by on the shoulder on I-95 southbound in East Haven after a tandem tractor trailer jackknifed around 9:30 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:06+02:00', 'General', 'jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays i 95 update accident cleared lanes open injuries crash small fuel spill cleaned lanes blocked traffic able shoulder i 95 southbound east haven tandem tractor trailer jackknifed 930');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9056, 'Tractor trailer accident fire brings I-95 to halt in Stamford, Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/18/tractor-trailer-accident-fire-brings-i-95-to-halt-in-stamford-greenwich/', 'If you are heading southbound this morning on I-95 be ready for delays. If you can, take the Merritt Parkway. Around 1 a.m. a tractor-trailer accident involving one other vehicle shut down the highway in both directions for almost three hours. The right lane is the only lane open southbound at exit 5 as of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:06+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer accident brings i 95 halt stamford greenwich heading southbound morning i 95 ready delays merritt parkway 1 tractor trailer accident involving vehicle shut highway directions hours right lane lane open southbound exit 5');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9057, 'Accident on I-95 SB in Stratford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/15/accident-on-i-95-sb-in-stratford/', 'There are delays on I-95 Southbound between exits 32 and 30 because of a 1-car accident between exits 31 and 30. The left lane is closed. Here is a photo:', '2011-10-16T04:23:07+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 sb stratford delays i 95 southbound exits 32 30 1 accident exits 31 30 left lane closed photo');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9058, 'State trooper injured, at fault in I-95 crash', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/15/state-trooper-injured-at-fault-in-i-95-crash/', 'Here&amp;#8217;s an update on yesterday&amp;#8217;s I-95 crash in Stamford involving a state trooper, based on the report released by state police: STAMFORD &mdash; A state trooper was taken to Stamford Hospital after rear-ending a box truck on I-95 northbound on the exit 9 off ramp, police said. The trooper was treated and released for hip [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:08+02:00', 'General', 'state trooper injured fault i 95 crash update yesterday i 95 crash stamford involving state trooper based report released state police stamford — state trooper taken stamford hospital rear ending box truck i 95 northbound exit 9 ramp police said trooper treated released hip');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9059, '2 injured after car hits pole in Milford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/13/2-injured-after-car-hits-pole-in-milford/', 'MILFORD &amp;#8212; Two passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries and the driver taken to the hospital for an evaluation after a pickup truck struck a pole on Bridgeport Avenue Tuesday night. Milford police spokesman Officer Jeffrey Nielsen said that the accident occurred near Lansdale Avenue. The call came in at 8:09 p.m. Nielsen the investigation [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:08+02:00', 'General', '2 injured hits pole milford milford &#8212 passengers hospitalized minor injuries driver taken hospital evaluation pickup truck struck pole bridgeport avenue tuesday night milford police spokesman officer jeffrey nielsen said accident occurred near lansdale avenue came 809 pm nielsen investigation');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9060, 'Friday morning commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/08/friday-morning-commute-open-thread/', 'UPDATE, 7:57 a.m.: An accident on I-84 near Exit 20 in Brewster, N.Y. has led to the closure of all westbound lanes for up to four hours, authorities say. Traffic delays are stretching all the way across the state line to Exit 1 and Saw Mill Road. UPDATE, 7:45 a.m.: Still nothing to report on [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:09+02:00', 'General', 'friday morning commute open thread update 757 accident i 84 near exit 20 brewster ny led closure westbound lanes hours authorities say traffic delays stretching way state line exit 1 saw road update 745 report');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9061, 'Three-car crash in Stratford on Moses Wheeler Bridge north', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/07/three-car-crash-in-stratford-on-moses-wheeler-bridge-north/', 'A three car crash is creating delays going from Stratford to Milford over the Moses Wheeler Bridge northbound on Interstate 95. The three cars suffered minor damage in the fender-bender crash. State police and the DOT are on the scene. Here are photos of the accident:', '2011-10-16T04:23:09+02:00', 'General', 'crash stratford moses wheeler bridge north crash creating delays going stratford milford moses wheeler bridge northbound interstate 95 cars suffered minor damage fender bender crash state police dot scene photos accident');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9062, 'Heavy traffic on I-95 Northbound in Fairfield after crash', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/04/heavy-traffic-on-i-95-northbound-in-fairfield-after-crash/', '1:27 p.m.: Traffic is heavy starting at exit 19 in Fairfield up to exit 21 on I-95 northbound as state police and the DOT work to clear a three-car crash. Here are photos of the delays:', '2011-10-16T04:23:10+02:00', 'General', 'heavy traffic i 95 northbound fairfield crash 127 pm traffic heavy starting exit 19 fairfield exit 21 i 95 northbound state police dot work clear crash photos delays');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9063, '2-car crash on I-95 NB in Darien', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/04/2-car-crash-on-i-95-nb-in-darien/', '1:15 p.m.: Traffic is backed up to exit 9 northbound because of a two-car crash in the left lane near exit 10. Traffic clears at exit 10. The state police is on the scene and ocupants of the vehicles are out of their cars, but the damage appears to be minimal. Here are photos of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:13+02:00', 'General', '2 crash i 95 nb darien 115 pm traffic backed exit 9 northbound crash left lane near exit 10 traffic clears exit 10 state police scene ocupants vehicles cars damage appears minimal photos');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9064, 'Car rolls over on I-95 NB in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/04/car-rolls-over-on-i-95-nb-in-stamford/', 'UPDATE, 12 p.m.: The accident has been completely cleared and traffic is moving well through the area again. UPDATE, 11:15 a.m.: Traffic remains jammed back to exit four because the right lane remains closed as a DEP contractor cleans up fluids spilled during the crash. A state trooper is still on the scene. The left [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:13+02:00', 'General', 'rolls i 95 nb stamford update 12 pm accident completely cleared traffic moving area update 1115 traffic remains jammed exit right lane remains closed dep contractor cleans fluids spilled crash state trooper scene left');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9065, 'Police stun man claiming to have a gun on Metro-North train', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/23/man-tazed-on-metro-north-train-after-claiming-he-had-gun/', 'MILFORD &amp;#8212; A man claiming to have a gun was shot with a stun-gun on a Metro-North Railroad train car that was at the Milford train station on Wednesday afternoon. MTA Metro-North spokesman Marjorie Anders said that the train was temporarily halted and customers were moved from the train car after a man told a [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:15+02:00', 'General', 'police stun claiming gun metro north train milford &#8212 claiming gun shot stun gun metro north railroad train milford train station wednesday afternoon mta metro north spokesman marjorie said train temporarily halted customers moved train told');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9066, 'Two-vehicle crash on I-95 North in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/23/two-vehicle-crash-on-i-95-north-in-fairfield/', 'UPDATE, 8:34 a.m.: Fire department is clearing the scene, could take a bit longer to get the highway cleared completely. There is a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield on Interstate 95 northbound that is tying up traffic in the area of exits 24 and 25. The right lane of the highway is closed there. Here are [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:16+02:00', 'General', 'vehicle crash i 95 north fairfield update 834 department clearing scene bit longer highway cleared completely vehicle crash fairfield interstate 95 northbound tying traffic area exits 24 25 right lane highway closed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9067, 'Car fire on ramp to Route 8/25 connector in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/21/car-fire-on-ramp-to-route-825-connector-in-bridgeport/', 'UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: The fire was extinguished quickly and the car towed away. Traffic is again moving smoothly. 1:01 p.m.: The Bridgeport fire department is on the scene of a car fire on the ramp from Interstate 95 northbound to the Route 8/25 connector. The 27A ramp is closed off by state police. Here are [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:16+02:00', 'General', 'ramp route 8/25 connector bridgeport update 130 pm extinguished quickly towed away traffic moving smoothly 101 pm bridgeport department scene ramp interstate 95 northbound route 8/25 connector 27a ramp closed state police');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9068, '&lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/', 'Metro-North riders may see some unusual things on trains once and awhile. But those who were on a train bound to Grand Central Terminal from New Haven on Tuesday night saw an especially crazy event. A woman &amp;#8211; who Metro-North said boarded the 10:10 p.m. train to Grand Central&nbsp; in Westport &amp;#8211; became irate, screaming [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:17+02:00', 'General', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train metro north riders unusual things trains awhile train bound grand central terminal new haven tuesday night saw especially crazy event woman &#8211 metro north said boarded 1010 pm train grand centralâ  westport &#8211 irate screaming');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9069, 'Toppled excavator closes Rt. 136 in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/15/toppled-excavator-closes-rt-136-in-fairfield/', 'The stretch of Route 136 in Fairfield is closed this morning for several hours after an excavator being loaded onto a trailer tipped over into a ditch sometime after 9 a.m. There were no injuries in the incident, according to Fairfield police. The road has been closed to facilitate removal of the construction equipment.', '2011-10-16T04:23:17+02:00', 'General', 'toppled excavator closes rt 136 fairfield stretch route 136 fairfield closed morning hours excavator loaded trailer tipped ditch 9 injuries incident according fairfield police road closed facilitate removal construction equipment');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9070, 'Tractor trailer fire on I-95 South in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/15/tractor-trailer-fire-on-i-95-south-in-fairfield/', 'UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: Congestion is all clear. UPDATE, 10:38 a.m.: There is heavy congestion on I-95 Southbound in Fairfield because of a tractor trailer fire in the right lane between exits 20 and 19. The congestion is from exits 24 to 19. The DOT says that the fire was extinguished by around 10:35 a.m., but [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:18+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'tractor trailer i 95 south fairfield update 1130 congestion clear update 1038 heavy congestion i 95 southbound fairfield tractor trailer right lane exits 20 19 congestion exits 24 19 dot says extinguished 1035');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9071, 'Carfire on I-95 northbound in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/13/carfire-on-i-95-northbound-in-bridgeport/', 'UPDATE, 1:15 p.m.: Click here for the story on the car fire. Everything is now clear and the ramp should be reopened shortly. UPDATE, 12:45 p.m.: Here are a few photos with fire department on the scene. The fire looks to be out. UPDATE, 12:40 p.m.: The fire department on the scene is reporting that [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:18+02:00', 'General', 'carfire i 95 northbound bridgeport update 115 pm click story clear ramp reopened shortly update 1245 pm photos department scene looks update 1240 pm department scene reporting');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9072, 'Merritt Parkway closed northbound in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/26/merritt-parkway-closed-northbound-in-stamford/', 'UPDATE, 11:37 a.m. : The left is back open. 11:20 a.m.: The northbound lanes of the Merritt Parkway are both closed because of a one-car rollover in Stamford between exits 34 and 35. Police say there are minor injuries in the crash.', '2011-10-16T04:23:19+02:00', 'General', 'merritt parkway closed northbound stamford update 1137 left open 1120 northbound lanes merritt parkway closed rollover stamford exits 34 35 police say minor injuries crash');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9073, 'Car fire in Milford on I-95 Northbound near exit 41', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/25/car-fire-in-milford-on-i-95-northbound-near-exit-41/', 'A car fire between exits 40 and 41 on I-95 Northbound is causing delays this afternoon. The car is in the right shoulder but the right and center lanes are closed between the two exits. There are heavy delays back to exit 38. Here are photos from the DOT traffic cameras:', '2011-10-16T04:23:19+02:00', 'General', 'milford i 95 northbound near exit 41 exits 40 41 i 95 northbound causing delays afternoon right shoulder right center lanes closed exits heavy delays exit 38 photos dot traffic cameras');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9074, 'Multi-vehicle accident on I-95 SB in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/24/multi-vehicle-accident-on-i-95-sb-in-westport/', 'UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: The accident is just clearing up now. Emergency crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 Southbound between exits 19 and 18, at the Sherwood Island exit. There is congestion from exits 22 and 18, with the left lane closed between exits 19 and 18. Here are photos from [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:20+02:00', 'General', 'multi vehicle accident i 95 sb westport update 1045 accident just clearing emergency crews scene multi vehicle crash i 95 southbound exits 19 18 sherwood island exit congestion exits 22 18 left lane closed exits 19 18 photos');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9075, 'Three car accident on I-95 North in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/23/three-car-accident-on-i-95-north-in-bridgeport/', 'A three car crash on the off ramp from I-95 Northbound to the connector to Route 8/25 Northbound could cause delays in the area. The accident happened around 1:20 p.m. at the exit 27A ramp. Photo from the DOT camera:', '2011-10-16T04:23:21+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 north bridgeport crash ramp i 95 northbound connector route 8/25 northbound cause delays area accident happened 120 pm exit 27a ramp photo dot camera');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9076, 'Heavy delays on I-95 in Stamford, Darien area', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/13/heavy-delays-on-i-95-in-stamford-darien-area/', 'A disabled tractor trailer in the southbound left two lanes of I-95 between exits 9 and 10 is causing traffic trouble this afternoon. There are heavy delays as the two lanes are closed there. The northbound lanes are also congested from exits 13 to 14 in Norwalk. Here is a photo of the Darien area [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:21+02:00', 'General', 'heavy delays i 95 stamford darien area disabled tractor trailer southbound left lanes i 95 exits 9 10 causing traffic trouble afternoon heavy delays lanes closed northbound lanes congested exits 13 14 norwalk photo darien area');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9077, 'Tractor trailer accident in Greenwich I-95 SB', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/11/tractor-trailer-accident-in-greenwich-i-95-sb/', 'A tractor trailer and another vehicle crash is causing delays on I-95 Southbound in the Stamford and Greenwich area. The accident occurred between exits 6 and 5 and the right lane is closed there.', '2011-10-16T04:23:22+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer accident greenwich i 95 sb tractor trailer vehicle crash causing delays i 95 southbound stamford greenwich area accident occurred exits 6 5 right lane closed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9078, 'Monday morning commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/09/monday-morning-commute-open-thread/', 'UPDATE 6:12 p.m.: Heavy duty tow trucks on I-95 N @exit 4 to help clear accident. Expect delays until it is cleared. UPDATE 5:36 p.m.: Right lane on I-95 N closed near exit 4. Three trucks involved in accident. One minor injury. State sending a sand truck for fluids on road. UPDATE 5:35 p.m.: MVA [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:22+02:00', 'General', 'monday morning commute open thread update 612 pm heavy duty tow trucks i 95 n @exit 4 help clear accident expect delays cleared update 536 pm right lane i 95 n closed near exit 4 trucks involved accident minor injury state sending sand truck fluids road update 535 pm mva');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9079, 'Car fire on Merritt South in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/03/car-fire-on-merritt-south-in-fairfield/', 'UPDATE: Everything is all clear. A car is on fire on the Merritt Parkway South. It is in the &amp;#8220;no exit zone&amp;#8221; between exits 42 and 44. Firefighters are blocking off the right lane near the car. A reader tweeted @stamadvocate saying that there is a lot of smoke, but the driver of the car [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:23+02:00', 'Merritt Parkway', 'merritt south fairfield update clear merritt parkway south exit zone exits 42 44 firefighters blocking right lane near reader tweeted @stamadvocate saying lot smoke driver');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9080, 'Road Work on Route 8', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/03/road-work-on-route-8/', 'There will be roadwork on Route 8 Southbound between Exits 37 and 14 today until 3:08 pm. The left lane is closed.', '2011-10-16T04:23:23+02:00', 'Route 8', 'road work route 8 roadwork route 8 southbound exits 37 14 today 308 pm left lane closed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9081, 'Road work on Rt 8/25 North in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/29/road-work-on-rt-825-north-in-bridgeport/', 'Be ready for possible delays on the Route 8/25 connector in Bridgeport in the northbound lanes, between exits 2 and 5 this morning and afternoon. The right lane of the road will be closed until 3 p.m.', '2011-10-16T04:23:24+02:00', 'General', 'road work rt 8/25 north bridgeport ready possible delays route 8/25 connector bridgeport northbound lanes exits 2 5 morning afternoon right lane road closed 3 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9082, 'Two car crash in front of Roosevelt School in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/21/one-car-crash-in-front-of-roosevelt-school-in-bridgeport/', 'Two cars collided in front of Roosevelt School Thursday morning, injuring at least two people. One car careened off another on Park Avenue finally slamming into a flagpole at the school&rsquo;s front gate. Here is a photo from Conn. Post business writer Rob Varnon:', '2011-10-16T04:23:24+02:00', 'General', 'crash roosevelt school bridgeport cars collided roosevelt school thursday morning injuring people careened park avenue finally slamming flagpole school’s gate photo conn post business writer rob varnon');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9083, 'Tanker truck crash shuts down both sides of I-95 in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/20/tractor-trailer-crash-shuts-down-both-sides-of-i-95-in-fairfield/', 'Click here to read the full story. UPDATE, 4:45 a.m.: The highway has reopened, according to the state DOT. Check back for more later today. UPDATE, 11 p.m.: The northbound lanes of I-95 between exits 24 to 25 remain closed but the left lane of I-95 South is reopened. State police said there were injuries [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:25+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'tanker truck crash shuts sides i 95 fairfield click read story update 445 highway reopened according state dot check later today update 11 pm northbound lanes i 95 exits 24 25 remain closed left lane i 95 south reopened state police said injuries');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9084, 'Traffic lights malfunctioning off exit 4 in Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/20/traffic-lights-malfunctioning-off-exit-4-in-greenwich/', 'Prepare for delays if you are heading through I-95&nbsp; in Greenwich or planning on getting off the highway at Exit 4. The state DOT and Greenwich police are reporting that the lights are malfunctioning at the end of the exit ramp. To add to the mess, there is an accident near exit 4 southbound on [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:26+02:00', 'General', 'traffic lights malfunctioning exit 4 greenwich prepare delays heading i 95â  greenwich planning getting highway exit 4 state dot greenwich police reporting lights malfunctioning end exit ramp add mess accident near exit 4 southbound');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9085, 'One injured in Tuesday night Monroe crash', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/20/one-injured-in-tuesday-night-monroe-crash/', 'Another crash in Monroe sent the driver of a car to the hospital Tuesday night. Monroe Fire Department spokesman Kevin Catalano said the driver lost control and crashed head on into a stone wall on Cutlers Farm Road near the intersection at Charter Road around 10:20 p.m. Stepney volunteer firefighters had to cut the driver&amp;#8217;s [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:26+02:00', 'General', 'injured tuesday night monroe crash crash monroe sent driver hospital tuesday night monroe department spokesman kevin catalano said driver lost control crashed head stone wall cutlers farm road near intersection charter road 1020 pm stepney volunteer firefighters cut driver');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9086, 'Minor accident in Seymour on Rt. 67, police officer possibly involved', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/19/cop-involved-in-seymour-crash/', 'UPDATE, 12:33 p.m.: The Seymour police say that the accident was minor with no injuries. A sergeant at the police HQ did not immediately provide any further information. 12:19 p.m.: Seymour paramedics, fire department and police are responding to an accident on Route 67. A police officer is involved in the accident. The accident occurred [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:27+02:00', 'General', 'minor accident seymour rt 67 police officer possibly involved update 1233 pm seymour police say accident minor injuries sergeant police hq did immediately provide information 1219 pm seymour paramedics department police responding accident route 67 police officer involved accident accident occurred');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9087, '2 injured in Monroe crash', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/19/2-injured-in-monroe-crash/', 'A man and a woman, both 20, were injured after the driver of the Lexus SUV they were riding in lost control while driving on Route 110 (Shelton Road) in Monroe Monday night, near the town line with Shelton. The driver struck a tree and the SUV flipped over before turning back onto its wheels, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:27+02:00', 'General', '2 injured monroe crash woman 20 injured driver lexus suv riding lost control driving route 110 shelton road monroe monday night near town line shelton driver struck tree suv flipped turning wheels');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9088, 'Car stuck Rt. 106 bridge in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/19/car-stuck-rt-106-bridge-in-norwalk/', 'Route 106 north of the Merritt Parkway in Stamford&nbsp; is closed because a tractor-trailer is stuck underneath a rail road bridge overpass.', '2011-10-16T04:23:28+02:00', 'General', 'stuck rt 106 bridge stamford route 106 north merritt parkway stamfordâ  closed tractor trailer stuck underneath rail road bridge overpass');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9089, 'Crash on I-95 South in Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/14/crash-on-i-95-south-in-greenwich/', 'Another accident has been reported on I-95 South, this one in Greenwich between exits 4 and 3. The Greenwich Fire Department is on the scene and the accident is blocking the right lane of the highway but is starting to be cleared. It involves only one vehicle. Delays are back to exit 6. From the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:29+02:00', 'General', 'crash i 95 south greenwich accident reported i 95 south greenwich exits 4 3 greenwich department scene accident blocking right lane highway starting cleared involves vehicle delays exit 6');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9090, 'Accident on I-95 South in Norwalk', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/14/accident-on-i-95-south-in-norwalk/', 'An accident in Norwalk on I-95 South between exits 14 and 13 is delaying traffic all the way back to exit 16. State police and EMS are responding and minor injuries have been reported. The two vehicles involved are heavily damaged and blocking the left and part of the center lane of the highway.', '2011-10-16T04:23:29+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 south norwalk accident norwalk i 95 south exits 14 13 delaying traffic way exit 16 state police ems responding minor injuries reported vehicles involved heavily damaged blocking left center lane highway');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9091, 'Work Zone Safety Week', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/04/work-zone-safety-week/', 'Road work on I-95 in Greenwich in Nov. 2008 (Photo by Keelin Daly). As the morning commute comes to a close, the DOT announces where work crews will be out on the highways making repairs. Today, for example, there is a work zone on Route 15 Northbound between exits 31 and 34 until 3 p.m. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:30+02:00', 'General', 'work zone safety week road work i 95 greenwich nov 2008 photo keelin daly morning commute comes close dot announces work crews highways making repairs today example work zone route 15 northbound exits 31 34 3 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9092, 'Accident on I-95 SB in Milford near exit 39A ramp', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/01/accident-on-i-95-in-milford-near-exit-39a-ramp/', 'There are emergency personnel on the scene of an accident involving a box truck and a car on I-95 Southbound in Milford near exit 39A. A car is &amp;#8220;slightly over the edge of the embankment,&amp;#8221; police say at the exit off ramp near the mall. Emergency officials said everyone is out of the vehicles and [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:31+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'accident i 95 sb milford near exit 39a ramp emergency personnel scene accident involving box truck i 95 southbound milford near exit 39a slightly edge embankment police say exit ramp near mall emergency officials said vehicles');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9093, 'Metro-North explains this morning&rsquo;s New Haven Line delays', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/30/metro-north-explains-this-mornings-new-haven-line-delays/', 'Metro-North railroad officials have released a statement explaining the reasons behind delays of up to 15 minutes on the New Haven Line between Grand Central and Harlem-125th Street during this morning&amp;#8217;s commute. The officials say that a cable fire that occurred around 4:30 a.m. near 110th street disrupted the signal system on all four tracks. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:32+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'metro north explains morning’s new haven line delays metro north railroad officials released statement explaining reasons delays 15 minutes new haven line grand central harlem 125th street morning commute officials say cable occurred 430 near 110th street disrupted signal tracks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9094, 'Changes to New Canaan Line for weekend; Busing in effect', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/25/changes-to-new-canaan-line-for-weekend-busing-in-effect/', 'Buses will be used instead of trains on the New Canaan branch line of the Metro North Railroad this weekend (March 26-27) because of track work on the rail line. The buses will use the normal train schedule.', '2011-10-16T04:23:33+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'changes new canaan line weekend busing effect buses used instead trains new canaan branch line metro north railroad weekend march 26 27 track work rail line buses use normal train schedule');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9095, 'Accident at rest stop on I-95 Southbound in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/16/accident-at-rest-stop-on-i-95-southbound/', 'UPDATE, 12:50 p.m.: According to deputy chief Chris Tracy, the driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Here&amp;#8217;s a look at the side of the car after the driver was extricated, courtesy of the Fairfield fire department. UPDATE, 11:56 a.m.: Witnesses said a red sedan drove into the back of a [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:33+02:00', 'General', 'accident rest stop i 95 southbound fairfield update 1250 pm according deputy chief chris tracy driver extricated vehicle transported bridgeport hospital look driver extricated courtesy fairfield department update 1156 witnesses said red sedan drove');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9096, 'Accident on I-95 NB in Norwalk; Right and center lanes closed between exits 16-17', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/14/accident-on-i-95-nb-in-norwalk-right-and-center-lanes-closed-between-exits-16-17/', 'An accident on I-95 Northbound in Norwalk is causing congestion from exits 15 to 17. The three-vehicle crash took place around 1:30 p.m. and is still being cleared. The accident is between exits 16 and 17 and the right and center lanes are closed there. More photos from the DOT traffic cameras:', '2011-10-16T04:23:34+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 nb norwalk right center lanes closed exits 16 17 accident i 95 northbound norwalk causing congestion exits 15 17 vehicle crash took place 130 pm cleared accident exits 16 17 right center lanes closed photos dot traffic cameras');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9097, 'Accident on I-95 NB exit 2 off-ramp in Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/14/accident-on-i-95-nb-exit-2-on-ramp-in-greenwich/', 'UPDATE, 12:08 p.m.: The accident has been cleared and the ramp is now open again. UPDATE, 11:35 a.m.: Police are shutting down the off-ramp at exit 2 after a man drove his car off the road onto Byram Shore Road. The Greenwich Fire Department is on the scene. Police said the driver of the vehicle [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:35+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 nb exit 2 ramp greenwich update 1208 pm accident cleared ramp open update 1135 police shutting ramp exit 2 drove road byram shore road greenwich department scene police said driver vehicle');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9098, 'Winter weather creates snowy, slick roads for morning commuters', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/winter-weather-creates-snowy-slick-roads-for-morning-commuters/', 'A winter storm that has already dropped up to&nbsp;2 inches of snow in parts of Southwestern Conn. has made for snow-covered and slippery roads this morning. The storm, which is not&nbsp;a major system, &nbsp;is expected to move out of the region&nbsp;by mid-morning, but will drop from 3 to 5 inches of snow before it does. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:35+02:00', 'General', 'winter weather creates snowy slick roads morning commuters winter storm dropped toâ 2 inches snow parts southwestern conn snow covered slippery roads morning storm notâ a major â is expected regionâ by mid morning drop 3 5 inches snow does');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9099, 'Commuter: Metro-North tells passengers &lsquo;Turn around and face the wall&rsquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/08/commuter-metro-north-tells-passengers-turn-around-and-face-the-wall/', 'Here is one commuter&amp;#8217;s take on the new winter reduced train schedule, which went into effect on Monday. If you want your voice heard, comment here. Submitted by Beatrice Mull. And that&rsquo;s exactly what 800 Connecticut Metro-North passengers felt like, standing on the platform in New Rochelle after being put off a disabled diesel train [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:37+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'commuter metro north tells passengers ‘turn face wall’ commuter new winter reduced train schedule went effect monday want voice heard submitted beatrice mull that’s exactly 800 connecticut metro north passengers felt like standing platform new rochelle disabled diesel train');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9100, 'Delays on Sikorsky Bridge North in Stratford on Merritt', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/delays-on-sikorsky-bridge-north-in-stratford-on-merritt/', 'Delays of up to 5 minutes are possible because of a crash on the northbound side of the Sikorsky Bridge in Stratford on the Merritt Parkway. It could take up to 40 more minutes to clear the scene, so be prepared to take an alternate route.', '2011-10-16T04:23:38+02:00', 'General', 'delays sikorsky bridge north stratford merritt delays 5 minutes possible crash northbound sikorsky bridge stratford merritt parkway 40 minutes clear scene prepared alternate route');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9101, 'Accident on Rt. 8 South in Ansonia', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/accident-on-rt-8-south-in-ansonia/', 'The southbound lanes of Route 8 in Ansonia are tied up because of an accident near exit 19 in the area of Nolan Field. There are multiple vehicles involved and one person may have been transported to the hospital, although further details were not immediately available. Expect delays in the area. Check back for more [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:38+02:00', 'General', 'accident rt 8 south ansonia southbound lanes route 8 ansonia tied accident near exit 19 area nolan field multiple vehicles involved person transported hospital details immediately available expect delays area check');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9102, 'I-95, Merritt South congested', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/i-95-merritt-south-congested/', 'Interstate 95 is congested from Bridgeport to Fairfield this morning southbound, and also from Norwalk to Stamford. The Merritt Parkway is also slow through Fairfield and from Norwalk to Stamford, so prepare for a bit of a delay this morning. The Route 8/25 connector in Bridgeport is also jammed this morning. An earlier two-car crash [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:39+02:00', 'General', 'i 95 merritt south congested interstate 95 congested bridgeport fairfield morning southbound norwalk stamford merritt parkway slow fairfield norwalk stamford prepare bit delay morning route 8/25 connector bridgeport jammed morning earlier crash');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9103, 'Driver hospitalized after 2-car crash on I-95 in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/03/driver-hospitalized-after-2-car-crash-on-i-95-in-westport/', 'Link to story from the Westport News here. One person was hospitalized this morning after a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Westport, which tied up southbound traffic for nearly an hour. The crash took place about 10 a.m. near southbound Exit 18, shutting down one lane of the highway as Westport firefighters, EMS crews [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:39+02:00', 'General', 'driver hospitalized 2 crash i 95 westport link story westport news person hospitalized morning vehicle accident interstate 95 westport tied southbound traffic nearly hour crash took place 10 near southbound exit 18 shutting lane highway westport firefighters ems crews');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9104, 'School bus struck by ice on Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/03/school-bus-broken-down-on-i-95-nb-in-stratford/', 'Link to story here. UPDATE, 10:25 a.m.: The windshield of a school bus traveling on I-95 Northbound over the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford was struck by flying ice from the top of a truck, cracking it, state police said. There were minor injuries, police said, but there was no report of any of the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:40+02:00', 'General', 'school bus struck ice moses wheeler bridge stratford link story update 1025 windshield school bus traveling i 95 northbound moses wheeler bridge stratford struck flying ice truck cracking state police said minor injuries police said report');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9105, 'Delays on Metro-North, roads still slippery', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/03/delays-on-metro-north-roads-still-slippery/', 'A day after a massive ice storm glazed over Southwestern Connecticut, creating a slippery commute, conditions are still a bit hazardous. Roads that refroze overnight could lead to more spinouts. Local roads and highway ramps and bridges are most vulnerable to ice. Metro-North trains are delayed again this morning. Officials announced delays of 15 to [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:41+02:00', 'General', 'delays metro north roads slippery day massive ice storm glazed southwestern connecticut creating slippery commute conditions bit hazardous roads refroze overnight lead spinouts local roads highway ramps bridges vulnerable ice metro north trains delayed morning officials announced delays 15');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9106, 'Tractor-trailer accident on I95 SB in Milford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/tractor-trailer-accident-on-i95-sb-in-milford/', 'UPDATE 2:20 p.m.: This accident has been cleared. A tractor-trailer versus a vehicle accident in Milford has forced a closure of the left lane of I-95 Southbound between exits 40 and 39B. The accident occurred around 1:20 p.m. It should take 30 minutes or less to clear.', '2011-10-16T04:23:41+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer accident i95 sb milford update 220 pm accident cleared tractor trailer versus vehicle accident milford forced closure left lane i 95 southbound exits 40 39b accident occurred 120 pm 30 minutes clear');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9107, 'Overturned car on I95 SB in Fairfield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/overturned-car-on-i95-sb-in-fairfield/', 'UPDATED 10:38 a.m: The accident has been cleared. The right and center lanes of I-95 southbound in Fairfield between exits 19 and 18 is closed. A car overturned just past exit 19 (Pease Avenue). The accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. The Fairfield Fire Department responded to the scene but the driver of the car was [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:42+02:00', 'General', 'overturned i95 sb fairfield updated 1038 accident cleared right center lanes i 95 southbound fairfield exits 19 18 closed overturned just past exit 19 pease avenue accident occurred 945 fairfield department responded scene driver');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9108, '2-car crash on I-95 SB in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/2-car-crash-on-i-95-sb-in-stamford/', 'Update 9:23 a.m.: The accident has been cleared and all lanes are open. The right lane of I-95 southbound in Stamford is closed because of a two-car crash that occurred around 8:45 a.m. The lane is closed between exits 8 and 7. Police, fire and EMS are on the scene. Here are photos from the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:42+02:00', 'General', '2 crash i 95 sb stamford update 923 accident cleared lanes open right lane i 95 southbound stamford closed crash occurred 845 lane closed exits 8 7 police ems scene photos');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9109, 'Delays on I-95 SB', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/delays-on-i-95-sb/', 'Interstate 95 southbound is congested this morning from exit 26 in Fairfield, all the way to exit 13 in Darien. There have not been any major incidents reported, just heavy volume on this Monday morning as people return to the work week. Check back for updates throughout the day or follow us on twitter @connpost, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:43+02:00', 'General', 'delays i 95 sb interstate 95 southbound congested morning exit 26 fairfield way exit 13 darien major incidents reported just heavy volume monday morning people return work week check updates day follow twitter @connpost');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9110, 'Two-car crash in Darien on I-95 NB', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/two-car-crash-in-darien-on-i-95-nb/', 'The right lane of I-95 Northbound in Darien is closed between exits 11 and 12 because of a two-car crash that occurred just after 1 p.m. The accident is causing congestion from exits 8-12, where a tractor-trailer versus a car crash has just been cleared.', '2011-10-16T04:23:43+02:00', 'General', 'crash darien i 95 nb right lane i 95 northbound darien closed exits 11 12 crash occurred just 1 pm accident causing congestion exits 8 12 tractor trailer versus crash just cleared');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9111, 'Tractor-trailer accident on I-95 NB in Norwalk', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/tractor-trailer-accident-on-i-95-nb-in-norwalk/', 'Update 1:15 p.m.: The accident is now clear. The center lane of I-95 northbound in Norwalk between exits 13-14 is closed because of a tractor-trailer versus vehicle crash. The delays will take an hour or less to clear. The accident occurred around 12:45 p.m.', '2011-10-16T04:23:44+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer accident i 95 nb norwalk update 115 pm accident clear center lane i 95 northbound norwalk exits 13 14 closed tractor trailer versus vehicle crash delays hour clear accident occurred 1245 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9112, 'Traffic congested on I-95 Southbound', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/traffic-congested-on-i-95-southbound/', 'Traffic remains congested on Interstate 95 southbound, starting in Bridgeport. From Bridgeport to North Benson Road, traffic is moving slowly and there is heavy volume. Congestion picks up again in Westport and lasts until exit 13 in Darien. There is also heavy volume through Stamford. On the Merritt Parkway south, there is congestion in Norwalk [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:44+02:00', 'General', 'traffic congested i 95 southbound traffic remains congested interstate 95 southbound starting bridgeport bridgeport north benson road traffic moving slowly heavy volume congestion picks westport lasts exit 13 darien heavy volume stamford merritt parkway south congestion norwalk');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9113, 'Storm clean-up continues, roads still hazardous', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/storm-clean-up-continues-roads-still-hazardous/', 'Although the storm is almost four hours in the books, the roadways are still not completely clear, are often slippery and are in some places blocked by disabled vehicles. The situation is so bad, that Stamford Public Safety Director and former MLB manager Bobby Valentine took to the streets to help direct traffic. The road [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:45+02:00', 'General', 'storm clean continues roads hazardous storm hours books roadways completely clear slippery places blocked disabled vehicles situation bad stamford public safety director mlb manager bobby valentine took streets help direct traffic road');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9114, 'Roads starting to improve, still a lot of work to be done', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/roads-starting-to-improve-still-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done/', 'While some parts of I-95 and the Merritt Parkway remain closed or backed up because of disabled tractor-trailers and other vehicles, crews are getting to work and the road conditions are improving. The snow is stopping across Southwestern Connecticut and that should allow DOT crews to quickly get moving on clearing the roads. But, it [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:46+02:00', 'General', 'roads starting improve lot work parts i 95 merritt parkway remain closed backed disabled tractor trailers vehicles crews getting work road conditions improving snow stopping southwestern connecticut allow dot crews quickly moving clearing roads');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9115, 'Photos from DOT traffic cams', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/photos-from-dot-traffic-cams/', 'We&amp;#8217;re reporting that roads are closed all over the state, here are some photos from the Dept. of Transportation showing what is going on: I-95 in Stratford snow covered Bridgeport I-95 northbound at exit 27, which is shut down. I-95 northbound exit 12 in Darien, which is shut down.', '2011-10-16T04:23:46+02:00', 'General', 'photos dot traffic cams reporting roads closed state photos dept transportation showing going i 95 stratford snow covered bridgeport i 95 northbound exit 27 shut i 95 northbound exit 12 darien shut');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9116, 'Many major highways shut down, roads almost impassable', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/many-major-highways-shut-down-roads-almost-impassable/', 'After a dramatic snowfall of almost four inches per hour overnight, state roads are shut down in many areas of Fairfield County and across Connecticut. Local roads are even worse, with high snow drifts making roads impassable in some areas. State Police and Dept. of Transportation officials are asking only those who have a definite [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:47+02:00', 'General', 'major highways shut roads impassable dramatic snowfall inches hour overnight state roads shut areas fairfield county connecticut local roads worse high snow drifts making roads impassable areas state police dept transportation officials asking definite');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9117, 'Deptartment of Transporation issues truck ban', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/deptartment-of-transporation-issues-truck-ban/', 'All tractor-trailers and large trucks are banned from Connecticut highways until 10 a.m. this morning as DOT crews are working to clear the roads after heavy snowfall.', '2011-10-16T04:23:47+02:00', 'General', 'deptartment transporation issues truck ban tractor trailers large trucks banned connecticut highways 10 morning dot crews working clear roads heavy snowfall');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9118, 'Metro-North service suspended', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/metro-north-service-suspended/', 'Railroad service on Metro-North&amp;#8217;s New Haven Line is suspended. The New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury are all also suspended because of the snowfall.', '2011-10-16T04:23:48+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'metro north service suspended railroad service metro north new haven line suspended new canaan danbury waterbury suspended snowfall');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9119, 'Metro-North again warns of weather-related issues', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/26/metro-north-again-warns-of-weather-related-issues/', 'It has been a rough winter for Metro-North. After yesterday&amp;#8217;s embarrassing video of a train moving with an open door caught fire across the web, Metro-North officials are again warning railroad riders on the New Haven Line to expect crowded trains and possible delays because of weather-related equipment shortages. Train service is suspended on the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:49+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'metro north warns weather related issues rough winter metro north yesterday embarrassing video train moving open door caught web metro north officials warning railroad riders new haven line expect crowded trains possible delays weather related equipment shortages train service suspended');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9120, 'Road conditions causing spinouts, crashes all over Southwestern Conn.', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/25/road-conditions-causing-spinouts-crashes-all-over-southwestern-conn/', 'If you are on the roads this morning, go slow and be careful, the roads are a lot more slippery than they seem. Across the region, spinouts and crashes are being reported. There is a chance the snow could continue off and on all day.', '2011-10-16T04:23:49+02:00', 'General', 'road conditions causing spinouts crashes southwestern conn roads morning slow careful roads lot slippery region spinouts crashes reported chance snow continue day');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9121, 'Accident on I-95 SB in Fairfield near exit 23', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/25/accident-on-i-95-sb-in-fairfield-near-exit-23/', 'The Fairfield fire department and state police are responding to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 Southbound. A tractor-trailer and a vehicle are possibly involved. Traffic is backed up from exit 27 to exit 23, with the heaviest traffic in the area of North Benson Road. There appear to be multiple accidents in that area, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:50+02:00', 'General', 'accident i 95 sb fairfield near exit 23 fairfield department state police responding motor vehicle accident i 95 southbound tractor trailer vehicle possibly involved traffic backed exit 27 exit 23 heaviest traffic area north benson road appear multiple accidents area');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9122, 'Expect crowded trains, possible delays on Metro-North', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/25/expect-crowded-trains-possible-delays-on-metro-north/', 'Metro-North officials said there is an equipment shortage, as a result of the weather. Officials said passengers should expect trains to be more crowded than usual. Delays are also possible.', '2011-10-16T04:23:50+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'expect crowded trains possible delays metro north metro north officials said equipment shortage result weather officials said passengers expect trains crowded usual delays possible');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9123, 'Exit 38 off-ramp on Merritt Parkway South is closed', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/exit-38-off-ramp-on-merritt-parkway-south-is-closed/', 'The off-ramp of exit 38 on the Merritt Parkway southbound is temporarily closed as a disabled vehicle is removed.', '2011-10-16T04:23:51+02:00', 'General', 'exit 38 ramp merritt parkway south closed ramp exit 38 merritt parkway southbound temporarily closed disabled vehicle removed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9124, 'Traffic congestion as Monday commute begins', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/traffic-congestion-as-monday-commute-begins/', 'Roads across Southwestern Conn. are backed up early this Monday morning. I-95 Southbound is congested from exits 26 to 15. On the Merritt Parkway, there is congestion from exits 44 to 42 in Westport. With extremely cold temperatures today, state police are reporting some disabled vehicles. Remember to warm up your car before venturing out. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:52+02:00', 'General', 'traffic congestion monday commute begins roads southwestern conn backed early monday morning i 95 southbound congested exits 26 15 merritt parkway congestion exits 44 42 westport extremely cold temperatures today state police reporting disabled vehicles remember warm venturing');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9125, '2-car crash in Greenwich on I-95 SB (exits 3-2)', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/2-car-crash-in-greenwich-on-i-95-sb-exits-3-2/', 'UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: Two hospitalized after crash. Greenwich Time has the full story here. 8: 50 a.m. The right lane of I-95 southbound between exits 3 and 2 is closed after a two-car crash. Police, fire and ambulance crews are on the scene. Here are photos from the DOT traffic camera:', '2011-10-16T04:23:52+02:00', 'General', '2 crash greenwich i 95 sb exits 3 2 update 1050 hospitalized crash greenwich time story 8 50 right lane i 95 southbound exits 3 2 closed crash police ambulance crews scene photos dot traffic camera');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9126, 'Spinout in Westport &ndash; I-95 Exit 17 SB', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/spinout-in-westport-i-95-exit-17-sb/', 'Another of the many spinouts and stuck vehicles: a SUV spun out and is blocking the left lane of I-95 southbound near exit 17 (Saugatuck Ave.). State police are on the scene. Here are photos from the DOT traffic cams:', '2011-10-16T04:23:53+02:00', 'General', 'spinout westport – i 95 exit 17 sb spinouts stuck vehicles suv spun blocking left lane i 95 southbound near exit 17 saugatuck ave state police scene photos dot traffic cams');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9127, 'Car-carrier hits median in Norwalk', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/car-carrier-hits-median-in-norwalk/', 'UPDATE 9:05 a.m.: A car-carrier that hit the center median near exit 16 in Norwalk on I-95 SB has been cleared. The left lane was closed for nearly two hours. A car-carrier has caused havoc on I-95 northbound after skidding off of the road and slamming into the center median in Norwalk just after exit [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:53+02:00', 'General', 'carrier hits median norwalk update 905 carrier hit center median near exit 16 norwalk i 95 sb cleared left lane closed nearly hours carrier caused havoc i 95 northbound skidding road slamming center median norwalk just exit');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9128, 'Accidents &lsquo;too many to mention&rsquo; state police say', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/accidents-too-many-to-mention-state-police-say/', 'The State Police at Troop G in Bridgeport are dealing with numerous accidents on I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. The dispatcher there said there are &amp;#8220;too many [accidents] to mention.&amp;#8221; There is snow cover on the major highways and the side streets are in worse shape this morning. Allow yourself at least 30 minutes extra. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:54+02:00', 'General', 'accidents ‘too mention’ state police say state police troop g bridgeport dealing numerous accidents i 95 merritt parkway dispatcher said accidents mention snow cover major highways streets worse shape morning allow 30 minutes extra');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9129, 'Delays remain on I-95 SB, Merritt', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/20/delays-remain-on-i-95-sb-merritt/', 'Delays on I-95 southbound that begin at the I-91 interchange in New Haven are now stretching all the way down into Stamford. There is congestion&nbsp; from exit 22 in Fairfield to 13 in Darien. There is also heavy volume in Stamford from exits 9 to 6. Traffic is moving, but is slow in all of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:54+02:00', 'General', 'delays remain i 95 sb merritt delays i 95 southbound begin i 91 interchange new haven stretching way stamford congestionâ  exit 22 fairfield 13 darien heavy volume stamford exits 9 6 traffic moving slow');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9130, 'Delays on I-95 Southbound, Merritt', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/20/delays-on-i-95-southbound-merritt/', 'There are delays reported on I-95 Southbound and the Merritt Parkway this morning, but no reported accidents. The delays on I-95 south are beginning in New Haven and reach down through Fairfield. The heaviest congestion is in Fairfield from exits 26 to 21. Traffic is also heavy on I-95 south from exits 16 to 14 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:55+02:00', 'General', 'delays i 95 southbound merritt delays reported i 95 southbound merritt parkway morning reported accidents delays i 95 south beginning new haven reach fairfield heaviest congestion fairfield exits 26 21 traffic heavy i 95 south exits 16 14');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9131, 'Take it easy on the roads this A.M.', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/19/take-it-easy-on-the-roads-this-a-m/', 'Although it is expected to be warmer today, freezing temperatures overnight have left many patches of ice, and black ice, on the roads and sidewalks in Southwestern Conn. So take it slow once again on the roads this morning. Allow for extra time. The commute is not expected to be as slow as yesterday, but [...]', '2011-10-16T04:23:55+02:00', 'General', 'easy roads expected warmer today freezing temperatures overnight left patches ice black ice roads sidewalks southwestern conn slow roads morning allow extra time commute expected slow yesterday');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9132, 'Accident in Stratford on I-95 NB cleared', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/18/accident-in-stratford-on-i-95-nb-right-center-lanes-closed/', 'The left and center lanes of&nbsp; I-95 northbound in Stratford was closed after a one vehicle accident that occurred shortly after 9:15 a.m. The DOT does not know how long it will take to clear the accident.', '2011-10-16T04:23:56+02:00', 'General', 'accident stratford i 95 nb cleared left center lanes ofâ  i 95 northbound stratford closed vehicle accident occurred shortly 915 dot does know long clear accident');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9133, 'Metro-North: Expect delays this morning', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/10/metro-north-expect-delays-this-morning/', 'UPDATE, 10:15 a.m.: Metro-North says service is now running on or close to on schedule. *** It isn&amp;#8217;t expected to resemble the nightmarish situation that Metro-North and Amtrak dealt with yesterday, but Metro-North says commuters should expect delays today during the morning commute. The railroad sent out the following alert this morning: Due to a [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:00+02:00', 'General', 'metro north expect delays morning update 1015 metro north says service running close schedule *** isn t expected resemble nightmarish situation metro north amtrak dealt yesterday metro north says commuters expect delays today morning commute railroad sent following alert morning');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9134, 'One of many passengers with nowhere to go', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/09/one-of-many-passengers-with-nowhere-to-go/', '[View the story &quot;Norwalk bridge problem leaves passengers stranded &quot; on Storify]', '2011-10-16T04:24:00+02:00', 'General', 'passengers view story norwalk bridge problem leaves passengers stranded storify');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9135, 'Tractor trailer, car collide on I-95 in Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/05/tractor-trailer-car-collide-on-i-95-in-greenwich/', 'The right lane is closed between exits 4 and 3 on Interstate 95 southbound in Greenwich because of an accident involving a tractor trailer and another vehicle, the state Department of Transportation said. The DOT reported the accident just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. A state police dispatcher at Troop G in Bridgeport said no [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:01+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer collide i 95 greenwich right lane closed exits 4 3 interstate 95 southbound greenwich accident involving tractor trailer vehicle state department transportation said dot reported accident just 11 wednesday state police dispatcher troop g bridgeport said');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9136, 'RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/', 'Westbound traffic on Interestate 84 in Danbury was at a standstill for more than two hours because of an accident involving an overturned RV near exit 4, state police said. Traffic was&nbsp; backed up into Newtown, and rubbernecking from the initial crash has caused two other minor crashes &amp;#8212; one eastbound near exit 8 and [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:01+02:00', 'General', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury westbound traffic interestate 84 danbury standstill hours accident involving overturned rv near exit 4 state police said traffic wasâ  backed newtown rubbernecking initial crash caused minor crashes &#8212 eastbound near exit 8');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9137, '3 tractor trailers, 2 cars involved in Stratford crash', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/27/3-tractor-trailers-2-cars-involved-in-stratford-crash/', 'Early-morning northbound traffic on Interstate 95 was snarled for several hours while crews worked to clear an oil spill after a five-vehicle accident between exits 33 and 34 in Stratford. Assistant Fire Chief Lance Edwards said Stratford firefighters responded to the crash at about 4 a.m. and were on scene along with the state Department [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:02+02:00', 'General', '3 tractor trailers 2 cars involved stratford crash early morning northbound traffic interstate 95 snarled hours crews worked clear oil spill vehicle accident exits 33 34 stratford assistant chief lance edwards said stratford firefighters responded crash 4 scene state department');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9138, 'Crash on I-95 in Fairfield delaying traffic', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/26/crash-on-i-95-in-fairfield-delaying-traffic/', 'UPDATE, 9:05 a.m.: The left lane is back open, although traffic is still moving slowly several miles back into Fairfield. A dispatcher at state police Troop G in Bridgeport said neither of the drivers involved is seriously injured. ***** The left lane is closed on I-95 southbound between exits 19 and 18 in Fairfield because [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:02+02:00', 'General', 'crash i 95 fairfield delaying traffic update 905 left lane open traffic moving slowly miles fairfield dispatcher state police troop g bridgeport said drivers involved seriously injured ***** left lane closed i 95 southbound exits 19 18 fairfield');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9139, 'Stratford crash snarles I-95 traffic', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/12/2-car-crash-on-95-south-in-stratford/', 'UPDATE, 9:08 am: The crash has been cleared, but delays are still lingering back several miles. UPDATE, 8:56 a.m.: A state police dispatcher said neither of the two drivers are injured, but crews are still working to clear the accident. The right lane remains closed. UPDATE, 8:52 a.m.: The DOT says traffic is backed up [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:03+02:00', 'General', 'stratford crash snarles i 95 traffic update 908 crash cleared delays lingering miles update 856 state police dispatcher said drivers injured crews working clear accident right lane remains closed update 852 dot says traffic backed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9140, 'Trumbull crash splits pole in 3 pieces', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/06/trumbull-crash-splits-pole-in-3-pieces/', 'Crews from United Illuminating, having all but completed restoring power to southwestern Connecticut homes and businesses in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, are working to reconnect wires at a Trumbull intersection after a two-car crash Tuesday morning split a utility pole in three pieces. Deputy Polcie Chief Michael Harry said police responded to the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:03+02:00', 'General', 'trumbull crash splits pole 3 pieces crews united illuminating having completed restoring power southwestern connecticut homes businesses wake tropical storm irene working reconnect wires trumbull intersection crash tuesday morning split utility pole pieces deputy polcie chief michael harry said police responded');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9141, 'Dump truck rolls over on Route 25', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/02/dump-truck-rolls-over-on-route-25/', 'UPDATE, 12:25 p.m.: The accident, which backed up traffic for almost three hours, has been cleared. UPDATE, 10:54 a.m.: The state Department of Transportation says the right and center lanes, along with the exit ramp, are now closed while crews clean up the dirt spilled from the rolled-over dump truck. **** A dump truck that [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:04+02:00', 'General', 'dump truck rolls route 25 update 1225 pm accident backed traffic hours cleared update 1054 state department transportation says right center lanes exit ramp closed crews clean dirt spilled rolled dump truck **** dump truck');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9142, 'Amtrak up and running following Irene', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/01/amtrak-up-and-running-following-irene/', 'This story filed by the Associated Press: Travelers are having an easier time making it up and down the East coast as Amtrak gets more trains back on line following Hurricane Irene. Amtrak&amp;#8217;s Keystone Service is operating again Thursday between Harrisburg, Pa. and New York, via Philadelphia. The Ethan Allen Express is ferrying riders again, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:05+02:00', 'General', 'amtrak running following irene story filed associated press travelers having easier time making east coast amtrak gets trains line following hurricane irene amtrak keystone service operating thursday harrisburg pa new york philadelphia ethan express ferrying riders');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9143, 'Did you feel the earthquake?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/', 'A 5.9-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in northern Virginia sent tremors throughout the east coast Tuesday afternoon, including all of Connecticut. Stories of tremors shaking and evacuating buildings and public safety officials urging caution quickly went viral on Twitter, and just about everyone from Greenwich to Danbury, from Stamford to the Valley, felt the impact. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:05+02:00', 'General', 'did feel earthquake 59 magnitude earthquake epicenter northern virginia sent tremors east coast tuesday afternoon including connecticut stories tremors shaking evacuating buildings public safety officials urging caution quickly went viral twitter just greenwich danbury stamford valley felt impact');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9144, 'Road work today on Parkway', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/18/road-work-today-on-parkway/', 'Expect delays today if you&amp;#8217;re traveling southbound on the Merritt Parkway through Westport. Roadwork will be going on between exits 42 and 41. The right lane will be closed until 3 p.m.', '2011-10-16T04:24:06+02:00', 'General', 'road work today parkway expect delays today traveling southbound merritt parkway westport roadwork going exits 42 41 right lane closed 3 pm');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9145, 'Tuesday morning commute thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/16/tuesday-morning-commute-thread/', 'UPDATE, 9:32 a.m.: One car crashed over the guardrail near exit 28 on the Merritt Parkway southbound in Greenwich, according to @get2knowpete on Twitter. The right lane is closed from exit 28 to 29. UPDATE, 9:22 a.m.: The crash on I-95 in Westport has been cleared. UPDATE, 9:02 a.m.: Route 34 is closed from A [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:08+02:00', 'General', 'tuesday morning commute thread update 932 crashed guardrail near exit 28 merritt parkway southbound greenwich according @get2knowpete twitter right lane closed exit 28 29 update 922 crash i 95 westport cleared update 902 route 34 closed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9146, 'Keeler Drive in Ridgefield still closed', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/04/keeler-drive-in-ridgefield-still-closed/', 'UPDATE: A 16-year-old girl was killed in the crash. Read Libor Jany&amp;#8217;s updated story here. ORIGINAL POST: Keeler Drive in Ridgefield is closed in the area of 251 Keeler Drive because of a serious accident that took place just before 4 a.m. this morning, police said. We&amp;#8217;ll be updated this story throughout the day as [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:10+02:00', 'General', 'keeler drive ridgefield closed update 16 year old girl killed crash read libor jany updated story original post keeler drive ridgefield closed area 251 keeler drive accident took place just 4 morning police said ll updated story day');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9147, 'Himes, DeLauro calling for investigation into heat-related Metro-North problems', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/28/himes-delauro-calling-for-investigation-into-heat-related-metro-north-problems/', 'U.S. Reps. Jim Himes (D-4) and Rosa DeLauro (D-3) just sent the following release: WASHINGTON, CT&mdash; Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-4) this week called on Metro North to perform an official investigation into the events of Friday, July 15 when trains became inoperable during the afternoon commute and passengers were left stranded [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:12+02:00', 'General', 'himes delauro calling investigation heat related metro north problems reps jim himes 4 rosa delauro 3 just sent following release washington ct— representatives jim himes ct 4 rosa delauro ct 4 week called metro north perform official investigation events friday july 15 trains inoperable afternoon commute passengers left stranded');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9148, 'Cloudy weather could be a welcome change', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/25/cloudy-weather-could-be-a-welcome-change/', 'For a change, the following may be greeted as good news by people across Connecticut: Skies will be mostly cloudy today with a chance of rain. That forecast would normally be greeted with sighs, but given the 100-degree temperatures that led to an uncomfortable if not outright hectic day on Friday, many may consider it [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:12+02:00', 'General', 'cloudy weather welcome change change following greeted good news people connecticut skies cloudy today chance rain forecast normally greeted sighs given 100 degree temperatures led uncomfortable outright hectic day friday consider');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9149, 'Train trouble, summer edition: Tell us your story', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/24/train-trouble-summer-edition-tell-us-your-story/', 'In January, when winter weather wreaked havoc on Metro-North service, we asked for reader input and got an overwhelming response: Almost 100 readers left comments detailing their commuting struggles and offering insight into what they&amp;#8217;d like to have seen the MTA do differently. Given the nightmarish day many commuters had on Friday, when 100-degree heat [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:14+02:00', 'Merritt Parkway', 'train trouble summer edition tell story january winter weather wreaked havoc metro north service asked reader input got overwhelming response 100 readers left comments detailing commuting struggles offering insight like seen mta differently given nightmarish day commuters friday 100 degree heat');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9150, 'Road work today in downtown Darien', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/13/road-work-today-in-downtown-darien/', 'The Darien Police Department sent out this advisory this morning: Significant construction project underway in downtown Darien. Please avoid Post Road travel until 3:30pm if possible. A significant construction project is underway in downtown Darien requiring several traffic lights to be shut off. &nbsp;Officers and Traffic Agents are directing traffic at the following intersections: Post [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:15+02:00', 'General', 'road work today downtown darien darien police department sent advisory morning significant construction project underway downtown darien avoid post road travel 330pm possible significant construction project underway downtown darien requiring traffic lights shut â officers traffic agents directing traffic following intersections post');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9151, 'EMS responding to report of car vs. pole accident', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/21/ems-responding-to-report-of-car-vs-pole-accident/', 'One person suffered minor injuries after he crashed his car into a telephone pole on Concord Street off of Boston and Noble Avenue. Bridgeport EMS personnel responded to a report of a car colliding with a pole at 325 Boston Ave.', '2011-10-16T04:24:21+02:00', 'General', 'ems responding report vs pole accident person suffered minor injuries crashed telephone pole concord street boston noble avenue bridgeport ems personnel responded report colliding pole 325 boston ave');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9152, 'Third set of M-8 rail cars in service', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/14/third-set-of-m-8-rail-cars-in-service/', 'Just got this release from Gov. Dannel Malloy: (HARTFORD, CT) &ndash; Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Metro-North Railroad (MNR) today announced that a third set of M-8 rail cars was put into service this morning, bringing to 130 the number of train runs operating with the new cars each week. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:22+02:00', 'General', 'set 8 rail cars service just got release gov dannel malloy hartford ct – governor dannel p malloy department transportation dot metro north railroad mnr today announced set 8 rail cars service morning bringing 130 number train runs operating new cars week');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9153, 'Tractor trailer jackknifes on I-95 north', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/13/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-north/', 'UPDATE, 12:56 p.m.: Traffic is still heavily congested in both directions of I-95 around Norwalk. The congestion northbound begins in Stamford at exit 9 and lasts up to the crash at exit 17.The left lane is closed between exits 15 and 17. The southbound congestion starts at exit 21 and 16. The left lane is [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:24+02:00', 'General', 'tractor trailer jackknifes i 95 north update 1256 pm traffic heavily congested directions i 95 norwalk congestion northbound begins stamford exit 9 lasts crash exit 17the left lane closed exits 15 17 southbound congestion starts exit 21 16 left lane');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9154, 'Rail service suspended on New Canaan branch line; Buses in service', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/09/rail-service-suspended-on-new-canaan-branch-line-buses-in-service/', 'Busing is being provided to customers on the New Canaan branch line of the Metro-North Railroad after the severe weather that moved through the air caused switch and electrical issues on the line. There were earlier reports of a stranded train that was stuck on the tracks with out power. A locomotive was sent out [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:25+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'rail service suspended new canaan branch line buses service busing provided customers new canaan branch line metro north railroad severe weather moved air caused switch electrical issues line earlier reports stranded train stuck tracks power locomotive sent');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9155, 'Overturned vehicle on I-95 NB in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/08/overturned-vehicle-on-i-95-nb-in-bridgeport/', 'UPDATE, 6:50 p.m.: All clear. Traffic moving smoothly again. 6:01 p.m.: An overturned vehicle in Bridgeport between exits 30 and 29 on I-95 northbound is causing heavy delays up to exit 34 in Stratford. The delays start around exit 28 and become worse as you get near the crash, where the left and center lanes [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:25+02:00', 'Interstate 95', 'overturned vehicle i 95 nb bridgeport update 650 pm clear traffic moving smoothly 601 pm overturned vehicle bridgeport exits 30 29 i 95 northbound causing heavy delays exit 34 stratford delays start exit 28 worse near crash left center lanes');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9156, 'New look with BlogJam&rsquo;s commuting threads', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/05/new-look-at-blogjam/', 'Southwestern Connecticut has a ton of traffic and public transportation issues, and some of them &amp;#8212; Metro-North schedule changes, major changes to traffic patterns, inclement weather &amp;#8212; impact the entire region. But we know that many more of them &amp;#8212; accidents, congestion, isolated roadwork &amp;#8212; impact the I-95/Merritt corridor but not Route 8 or the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:27+02:00', 'General', 'new look blogjam’s commuting threads southwestern connecticut traffic public transportation issues &#8212 metro north schedule changes major changes traffic patterns inclement weather &#8212 impact entire region know &#8212 accidents congestion isolated roadwork &#8212 impact i 95/merritt corridor route 8');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9157, 'Rainy Wednesday commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/18/rainy-wednesday-commute-open-thread/', 'UPDATE, 3:20 p.m.: Three-vehicle accident on I-95 NB bw Exits 13 and 14. Right lane closed. DOT reporting delays from Exit 10 to 14. UPDATE, 9:03 a.m.: Route 53 in Bethel is still closed near Sympaug&nbsp;Park Road. No word yet on when officials expect to reopen the road. UPDATE, 8:20 a.m.: A two-car crash in [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:29+02:00', 'General', 'rainy wednesday commute open thread update 320 pm vehicle accident i 95 nb bw exits 13 14 right lane closed dot reporting delays exit 10 14 update 903 route 53 bethel closed near sympaugâ park road word officials expect reopen road update 820 crash');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9158, 'Double fatal crash on Route 110', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/25/double-fatal-crash-on-route-110/', 'UPDATE, 10:40 a.m.: Police have opened Route 110 between Oronoque Lane and Warner Hill Road and cleared the scene of the fatal crash. UPDATE, 8:15 a.m.: Route 110 is still closed between Oronoque Lane and Warner Hill Road, and a vehicle that was involved in the accident is still in the road. No word yet [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:30+02:00', 'General', 'double fatal crash route 110 update 1040 police opened route 110 oronoque lane warner hill road cleared scene fatal crash update 815 route 110 closed oronoque lane warner hill road vehicle involved accident road word');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9159, 'Tuesday commute: Flood warning still in effect', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/08/tuesday-commute-flood-warning-still-in-effect/', 'UPDATE, 8:52 a.m.: Fairfield fire department also reporting icy roads, especially on Congress Street between Burr Street and Black Rock Turnpike. DPW is en route with sand. UPDATE, 8:20 a.m.: Expect lane closures on the Merritt Parkway South near exit 42 because of a three-vehicle crash. UPDATE, 8:15 a.m.: Route 67 remains closed at the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:32+02:00', 'General', 'tuesday commute flood warning effect update 852 fairfield department reporting icy roads especially congress street burr street black rock turnpike dpw route sand update 820 expect lane closures merritt parkway south near exit 42 vehicle crash update 815 route 67 remains closed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9160, 'Monday open thread: Flood warning in effect', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/07/monday-open-thread-flood-warning-in-effect/', 'UPDATE, 11:32 a.m.: State Police in Oxford say they believe the cars floating down the Housatonic River are submerged. UPDATE, 11:13 a.m.: Route 7 is closed between Ridgefield and Wilton. If you&amp;#8217;re traveling south towards Norwalk you may want to take the detour to Route 35 and proceed to Route 33. UPDATE, 10:33 a.m.: Flooding [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:32+02:00', 'General', 'monday open thread flood warning effect update 1132 state police oxford say believe cars floating housatonic river submerged update 1113 route 7 closed ridgefield wilton traveling south norwalk want detour route 35 proceed route 33 update 1033 flooding');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9161, 'Person struck by train in Groton', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/02/person-struck-by-train-in-groton/', 'UPDATE, 1:10 p.m: Here&amp;#8217;s the AP story on the incident: Amtrak officials say train service between Boston and New Haven has been temporarily delayed as police investigate the death of a person struck and killed on the tracks near&nbsp;Mystic. A spokesman says a train traveling between Washington, D.C. and Boston, struck the person, who was [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:33+02:00', 'General', 'person struck train groton update 110 pm ap story incident amtrak officials say train service boston new haven temporarily delayed police investigate death person struck killed tracks nearâ mystic spokesman says train traveling washington dc boston struck person');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9162, 'Mild but windy today', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/02/mild-but-windy-today/', 'Commuters this morning will be greeted by mild temperatures that will climb through the morning and reach a high near 50 this afternoon. It&amp;#8217;s a continuation of the mild weather that the area has experienced over the past two weeks &amp;#8212; a trend that that, with the exception of tomorrow, is expected to continue through [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:34+02:00', 'General', 'mild windy today commuters morning greeted mild temperatures climb morning reach high near 50 afternoon continuation mild weather area experienced past weeks &#8212 trend exception tomorrow expected continue');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9163, 'When the M-8 will be in action', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/02/when-the-m-8-will-be-in-action/', 'Here&amp;#8217;s a look at the upcoming schedule for Metro-North&amp;#8217;s brand new M-8 train, which debuted yesterday in Stamford. The schedule is in effect for today, Thursday and Friday: * Train #1235 departs Harrison at 8:29 a.m., arriving GCT at 9:15 a.m. The train lays over in GCT during the midday for crew training * Train [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:37+02:00', 'General', '8 action look upcoming schedule metro north brand new 8 train debuted yesterday stamford schedule effect today thursday friday * train #1235 departs harrison 829 arriving gct 915 train lays gct midday crew training * train');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9164, 'First M-8 train launches from Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/01/breaking-m-8-cars-to-debut-today/', 'UPDATE, 10:38: The first of the M-8 cars is on its way to Grand Central after leaving Stamford station. 10:00: This report filed by Martin Cassidy: STAMFORD &ndash; The long-awaited debut of Metro-North&rsquo;s M-8 rail cars took place this morning at 10:30 a.m. The first of the six-car trains left Stamford at 10:30 and is [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:37+02:00', 'General', '8 train launches stamford update 1038 8 cars way grand central leaving stamford station 1000 report filed martin cassidy stamford – long awaited debut metro north’s 8 rail cars took place morning 1030 trains left stamford 1030');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9165, 'Clear skies as calendar turns', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/01/clear-skies-as-calendar-turns/', 'March will get off to a sunny start. With the calendar turning, the weather &amp;#8212; though not exactly spring-like &amp;#8212; will be pleasant today, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s. The lone inconvenience will be morning wind gusts that could reach 25 miles per hour in some areas. Wind chill factors in [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:38+02:00', 'General', 'clear skies calendar turns march sunny start calendar turning weather &#8212 exactly spring like &#8212 pleasant today sunny skies highs upper 30s lone inconvenience morning wind gusts reach 25 miles hour areas wind chill factors');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9166, 'Heavy rain will hamper commute; flood watch in effect', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/28/heavy-rain-will-hamper-commute-flood-watch-in-effect/', 'It&amp;#8217;s pouring this morning in Southwestern Connecticut, making for poor visibility and slick conditions on local roads and state highways. A flood watch is in effect because of heavy rain and melting snow. The heavy rain is expected until about 9 a.m., with sporadic freezing rain in some areas. For the most part, Fairfield, New [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:38+02:00', 'General', 'heavy rain hamper commute flood watch effect pouring morning southwestern connecticut making poor visibility slick conditions local roads state highways flood watch effect heavy rain melting snow heavy rain expected 9 sporadic freezing rain areas fairfield new');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9167, 'Flood watch in effect as heavy rain falls', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/25/flood-watch-in-effect-as-heavy-rain-falls/', 'In a sign of how much warmer the weather has gotten over the past several weeks, a major storm is hitting Southwestern Connecticut this morning, but virtually all of the precipitation is coming down as rain. That&amp;#8217;s a dramatic shift from weather earlier this winter &amp;#8212; and a change from what many forecasts called for [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:39+02:00', 'General', 'flood watch effect heavy rain sign warmer weather gotten past weeks major storm hitting southwestern connecticut morning virtually precipitation coming rain dramatic shift weather earlier winter &#8212 change forecasts called');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9168, 'Approaching storm will bring more rain than snow', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/24/approaching-storm-will-bring-more-rain-than-snow/', 'A storm is likely on its way to Southwestern Connecticut, but it may bring as much rain, thunder and lightning as it does snow. With precipitation expected late tonight and early tomorrow morning throughout the region, early forecasts this week called for snow in much of the region. While inland areas could get up to [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:40+02:00', 'General', 'approaching storm bring rain snow storm likely way southwestern connecticut bring rain thunder lightning does snow precipitation expected late tonight early tomorrow morning region early forecasts week called snow region inland areas');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9169, 'Sunny and mild today; snow in some spots tomorrow night', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/23/sunny-and-mild-today-snow-in-some-spots-tomorrow-night/', 'Though commuters would still be wise to bundle up this morning and look out for black ice on roads, sidewalks and train platforms, the weather later today will be sunny and relatively warm. Temperatures will be below freezing during most of the morning commute, but should climb into the high 30s by mid-afternoon, with some [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:41+02:00', 'General', 'sunny mild today snow spots tomorrow night commuters wise bundle morning look black ice roads sidewalks train platforms weather later today sunny relatively warm temperatures freezing morning commute climb high 30s mid afternoon');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9170, 'Black ice all around on frigid morning', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/22/black-ice-all-around-on-frigid-morning/', 'If you&amp;#8217;re headed to work this morning, be careful. Early temperatures are nowhere near 32 degrees, meaning much of the snow that came yesterday morning and melted yesterday afternoon has re-frozen and is creating black ice on roadways, train platforms and sidewalks. The next three days are expected to be cold and clear, with precipitation [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:41+02:00', 'General', 'black ice frigid morning headed work morning careful early temperatures near 32 degrees meaning snow came yesterday morning melted yesterday afternoon frozen creating black ice roadways train platforms sidewalks days expected cold clear precipitation');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9171, 'Spring-like weather to finish week', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/18/spring-like-weather-to-finish-week/', 'With the weekend approaching, commuters won&amp;#8217;t need winter coats today on their way to work. Temperatures in Southwestern Connecticut will be in the low 40s during the morning commute and could reach 60 in some areas by this afternoon, capping a week of spring-like weather. The one thing that could make people chilly at certain [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:42+02:00', 'General', 'spring like weather finish week weekend approaching commuters won t need winter coats today way work temperatures southwestern connecticut low 40s morning commute reach 60 areas afternoon capping week spring like weather thing make people chilly certain');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9172, 'Warmer weather back today', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/16/warmer-weather-back-today/', 'A day after commuters dealt with frigid air and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour, people on their way to work today will experience much more comfortable conditions. This won&amp;#8217;t quite be like Monday, where temperatures in some parts of Southwestern Connecticut reached 60 degrees, but today will give people in most [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:42+02:00', 'General', 'warmer weather today day commuters dealt frigid air wind gusts 30 miles hour people way work today experience comfortable conditions won t quite like monday temperatures parts southwestern connecticut reached 60 degrees today people');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9173, 'Cold, windy today', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/15/cold-windy-today/', 'The spring-like temperatures that greeted the area yesterday aren&amp;#8217;t going away for good. They&amp;#8217;ll be back tomorrow, and the weather will get warmer throughout the week, with highs of 50 or above possible for Friday. Today, though, commuters will be greeted by the frigid air and powerful wind gusts that have become so familiar this [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:43+02:00', 'General', 'cold windy today spring like temperatures greeted area yesterday aren t going away good ll tomorrow weather warmer week highs 50 possible friday today commuters greeted frigid air powerful wind gusts familiar');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9174, 'Feels like spring to start week', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/14/feels-like-spring-to-start-week/', 'The Yankees, Mets and Red Sox players reporting to spring training this week in Florida aren&amp;#8217;t the only ones who will be getting a dose of warm weather. Temperatures this morning are already in the 4os, making for an unseasonably warm commute even as 10-15 mile-per-hour winds ripple through the air, with occasional gusts of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:43+02:00', 'General', 'feels like spring start week yankees mets red sox players reporting spring training week florida aren t ones getting dose warm weather temperatures morning 4os making unseasonably warm commute 10 15 mile hour winds ripple air occasional gusts');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9175, 'Cold today, but warm weather on its way', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/11/cold-today-but-warm-weather-on-its-way/', 'If you&amp;#8217;re headed to work this morning, bundle up. But if you&amp;#8217;re making plans to be outside during the weekend or early next week, you may not need as many layers. Today, like previous days this week, will be mostly sunny but extremely cold. A high temperature around 29 is expected, with 5 to 10 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:44+02:00', 'General', 'cold today warm weather way headed work morning bundle making plans outside weekend early week need layers today like previous days week sunny extremely cold high temperature 29 expected 5 10');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9176, 'Cold today, but still no snow', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/10/cold-today-but-still-no-snow/', 'It&amp;#8217;s the continuation of an unusually chaos-free stretch. Like yesterday, today will be frigid but mostly sunny and free of precipitation. It will mark the fourth straight day without any major precipitation &amp;#8212; a stretch the likes of which this winter has rarely seen. Temperatures this morning will be well below freezing, making for black [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:45+02:00', 'General', 'cold today snow continuation unusually chaos free stretch like yesterday today frigid sunny free precipitation mark fourth straight day major precipitation &#8212 stretch likes winter rarely seen temperatures morning freezing making black');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9177, 'Frigid, clear today; black ice expected', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/09/frigid-clear-today-black-ice-expected/', 'Today&amp;#8217;s weather is a far cry from what Southwestern Connecticut experienced yesterday morning. A day after commuters were greeted by fog, rain and temperatures as high as 40, people heading out this morning should bundle up and watch out for black ice on roads and sidewalks. Temperatures this morning are as low as 10 in [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:45+02:00', 'General', 'frigid clear today black ice expected today weather far southwestern connecticut experienced yesterday morning day commuters greeted fog rain temperatures high 40 people heading morning bundle watch black ice roads sidewalks temperatures morning low 10');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9178, 'Cloudy, foggy this morning', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/08/cloudy-foggy-this-morning/', 'If you&amp;#8217;re going to be on the roads this morning, watch out for fog and potentially, for rain. Patches of fog will sweep across the area in what should be a cloudy morning. Some rain is possible before noon. There is a chance of snow and more rain this afternoon, but very little accumulation is [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:47+02:00', 'General', 'cloudy foggy morning going roads morning watch fog potentially rain patches fog sweep area cloudy morning rain possible noon chance snow rain afternoon little accumulation');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9179, 'Mostly cloudy, warm today', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/07/mostly-cloudy-warm-today/', 'Commuters this morning should get a break from the hazardous weather that&amp;#8217;s wreaked havoc on travelers for so much of the past month. The warm temperatures that rolled into the area over the weekend will be more or less back today, with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 40. There&amp;#8217;s a chance of rain and [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:48+02:00', 'General', 'cloudy warm today commuters morning break hazardous weather wreaked havoc travelers past month warm temperatures rolled area weekend today cloudy skies highs near 40 chance rain');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9180, 'Frigid, icy commute ahead; Metro-North delayed', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/04/frigid-icy-commute-ahead/', 'If you&amp;#8217;ll be out this morning on a train platform somewhere in Southwestern Connecticut, bundle up. Temperatures this morning are barely in double digits throughout the region, and wind chill values in some areas are as low as two below zero. If you&amp;#8217;re driving, expect widespread black ice on the roads as melted snow continues [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:48+02:00', 'General', 'frigid icy commute ahead metro north delayed ll morning train platform southwestern connecticut bundle temperatures morning barely double digits region wind chill values areas low zero driving expect widespread black ice roads melted snow continues');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9181, 'Ice storm open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/02/roads-treacherous-trains-delayed/', 'UPDATE, 2:15 p.m.: Roads are slushy and water from melted ice is building up as the storm has passed through Southwestern Connecticut. There no major incidents on the highways right now. Here are a few stories to get more information: 2 injured, haz-mat on the scene at Milford building collapse Massive ice storm knocks out [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:49+02:00', 'General', 'ice storm open thread update 215 pm roads slushy water melted ice building storm passed southwestern connecticut major incidents highways right stories information 2 injured haz mat scene milford building collapse massive ice storm knocks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9182, 'Roads already slick; rain, snow falling', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/roads-already-slick-rain-snow-falling/', 'Roads throughout Southwestern Connecticut are already slick this morning as a mixture of rain and snow falls on the region. Traffic is moving slowly on the region&amp;#8217;s major roadways, with 95 southbound from Bridgeport through Stamford especially backed up. The right lane is closed on I-95 northbound between exits 40 and 41 in Milford because [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:49+02:00', 'General', 'roads slick rain snow falling roads southwestern connecticut slick morning mixture rain snow region traffic moving slowly region major roadways 95 southbound bridgeport stamford especially backed right lane closed i 95 northbound exits 40 41 milford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9183, '&lsquo;Nightmare&rsquo; commute possible', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/expect-a-hectic-commute/', 'There will be no massive snow accumulation and no blizzard-like conditions. But the weather headed to Southwestern Connecticut Tuesday and Wednesday could have as serious an impact on the region as any storm this season. While snow totals will be nowhere near the 20-plus inches that some communities have gotten at various times this season, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:50+02:00', 'General', '‘nightmare’ commute possible massive snow accumulation blizzard like conditions weather headed southwestern connecticut tuesday wednesday impact region storm season snow totals near 20 inches communities gotten various times season');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9184, 'Trouble on the train? Tell us your story', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/', 'January wasn&amp;#8217;t just the snowiest month on record in Connecticut. It was also one of the most hectic in several years for commuters on Metro-North, who have been forced to deal with countless delays,&nbsp; service changes and overcrowded trains. As the MTA makes efforts to deal with train shortages, equipment failures and snow-and-ice-covered tracks, we [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:51+02:00', 'General', 'trouble train tell story january wasn t just snowiest month record connecticut hectic years commuters metro north forced deal countless delaysâ  service changes overcrowded trains mta makes efforts deal train shortages equipment failures snow ice covered tracks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9185, 'Expect black ice on roads; Metro-North trains delayed', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/28/expect-black-ice-as-melted-snow-freezes-metro-north-trains-delayed/', 'UPDATE, 7:52 a.m.: Metro-North trains on the New Haven line are now delayed 20 to 30 minutes because of weather-related problems. 7:15 a.m.: Roads this morning are likely to be slippery as melted snow from yesterday re-freezes and creates icy conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southwestern Connecticut as [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:51+02:00', 'General', 'expect black ice roads metro north trains delayed update 752 metro north trains new haven line delayed 20 30 minutes weather related problems 715 roads morning likely slippery melted snow yesterday freezes creates icy conditions national weather service issued hazardous weather outlook southwestern connecticut');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9186, 'Rollover on I-95 N shuts down right lane', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/rollover-on-i-95-n-shuts-down-right-lane/', 'A van rolled over on Interstate 95 northbound near Exit 18 about 1:45 p.m. Thursday. State police shut down the right lane of traffic and are still working to clear the scene.', '2011-10-16T04:24:52+02:00', 'General', 'rollover i 95 n shuts right lane rolled interstate 95 northbound near exit 18 145 pm thursday state police shut right lane traffic working clear scene');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9187, 'Metro-North resuming service on main line', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/metro-north-resuming-service-on-main-line/', 'Metro-North trains on the New Haven line are resuming at 9 a.m. and will operate on a Sunday schedule, the MTA announced. The 9:32, 10:32 and 11:32 trains out of New Haven, however, will not be operating. The New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches continue to be suspended because of the snow.', '2011-10-16T04:24:52+02:00', 'General', 'metro north resuming service main line metro north trains new haven line resuming 9 operate sunday schedule mta announced 932 1032 1132 trains new haven operating new canaan danbury waterbury branches continue suspended snow');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9188, 'Traffic building because of disabled vehicle', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/25/traffic-building-because-of-disabled-vehicle/', 'Traffic is building because of a disabled vehicle on I-95 southbound near exit 29 in Bridgeport. The&nbsp; Bridgeport Fire Department responded to what appeared to be a truck fire reported just after 7:30 a.m., only to find a disabled vehicle with no fire. This DOT camera image shows southbound traffic backing up near exit 26 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:53+02:00', 'General', 'traffic building disabled vehicle traffic building disabled vehicle i 95 southbound near exit 29 bridgeport theâ  bridgeport department responded appeared truck reported just 730 disabled vehicle dot camera image shows southbound traffic backing near exit 26');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9189, 'Water main break closes John Street', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/water-main-break-closes-john-street/', 'Police closed John Street in Bridgeport Monday afternoon between Main and Broad streets because of a water main break. The main broke at around 2:30 p.m., forcing police to close off the street so the water could be contained. The following are photos from the scene by the Post&amp;#8217;s Tom Cleary:', '2011-10-16T04:24:53+02:00', 'General', 'water main break closes john street police closed john street bridgeport monday afternoon main broad streets water main break main broke 230 pm forcing police close street water contained following photos scene post tom cleary');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9190, 'Car fire on I-95 north in Milford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/car-fire-on-i-95-north-in-milford/', 'UPDATE, 8:25 a.m.: The accident has been cleared. Traffic is now moving smoothly in both directions. UPDATE, 8:10 a.m.: Traffic is now backed up as far as exit 36. Expect it to keep backing up into Stratford until the accident is cleared. Here are some DOT images of the congestion building up. Traffic on I-95 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:54+02:00', 'General', 'i 95 north milford update 825 accident cleared traffic moving smoothly directions update 810 traffic backed far exit 36 expect backing stratford accident cleared dot images congestion building traffic i 95');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9191, 'Early commute hectic; accident on I-95 south', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/early-commute-hectic-accident-on-i-95-south/', 'Even on stretches of Connecticut roads without accidents, traffic is crawling early this morning as yet another winter storm hits the region. On I-95 southbound matters are even worse because of an accident that has shut down the left lane near exit 1o in Darien. Congestion because of the accident, combined with drivers being especially [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:55+02:00', 'General', 'early commute hectic accident i 95 south stretches connecticut roads accidents traffic crawling early morning winter storm hits region i 95 southbound matters worse accident shut left lane near exit 1o darien congestion accident combined drivers especially');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9192, 'Roads already covered', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/21/roads-already-covered/', '3:48 a.m.: As this photo of a New York City street shows, roads in the Northeast are already covered with snow, and in some cases will remain that way through the morning commute. About an inch of snow is on the ground now, with up to three more inches expected to fall before dawn. Total [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:56+02:00', 'General', 'roads covered 348 photo new york city street shows roads northeast covered snow cases remain way morning commute inch snow ground inches expected dawn');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9193, 'Slippery commute awaits', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/20/78/', 'Get ready for even more snow. Another winter storm is expected to dump up to four inches of snow on Southwestern Connecticut on Thursday night, with up to six inches possible through Friday&nbsp;morning. Snow is expected to taper off by Friday&nbsp;afternoon. A winter weather advisory is in effect for all of Fairfield&nbsp;County. Snow will begin [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:56+02:00', 'General', 'slippery commute awaits ready snow winter storm expected dump inches snow southwestern connecticut thursday night inches possible fridayâ morning snow expected taper fridayâ afternoon winter weather advisory effect fairfieldâ county snow begin');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9194, 'Freezing rain causing slippery commute', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/18/freezing-rain-causing-slippery-commute/', 'Road conditions this morning aren&amp;#8217;t nearly as bad as they were during the storm that dropped nearly two feet on the region last Wednesday. But with sleet and freezing rain falling throughout the area, roads are slippery and the morning commute is going extremely slowly. There have been no major accidents or lane closures in [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:57+02:00', 'General', 'freezing rain causing slippery commute road conditions morning aren t nearly bad storm dropped nearly feet region wednesday sleet freezing rain falling area roads slippery morning commute going extremely slowly major accidents lane closures');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9195, 'Two-vehicle accident on I-95 in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/two-vehicle-accident-on-i-95-in-bridgeport/', 'UPDATE, 1:15 p.m.: The accident has been cleared. Traffic is beginning to flow more easily. 1:03 p.m.: The right lane is closed on I-95 northbound between exits 26 and 27 after a two-vehicle accident. Northbound traffic is backed up to exit 25.', '2011-10-16T04:24:57+02:00', 'General', 'vehicle accident i 95 bridgeport update 115 pm accident cleared traffic beginning flow easily 103 pm right lane closed i 95 northbound exits 26 27 vehicle accident northbound traffic backed exit 25');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9196, 'Right lane closed on I-95 after accident', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/right-lane-closed-on-i-95-after-accident/', 'UPDATE, 1:05 p.m.: Traffic is now backed up to exit 14 in Norwalk. A one-vehicle accident on I-95 southbound between exits 17 and 16 has resulted in the right lane being closed. Traffic is backed up between exit 16 and exit 18 (1.1 miles) has a result of the accident. No other information was immediately [...]', '2011-10-16T04:24:58+02:00', 'General', 'right lane closed i 95 accident update 105 pm traffic backed exit 14 norwalk vehicle accident i 95 southbound exits 17 16 resulted right lane closed traffic backed exit 16 exit 18 11 miles result accident information immediately');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9197, 'Roadwork in Newtown', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/some-congestion-on-southbound-commute/', 'Roadwork is in effect on I-84 westbound between exits 14 and 11 in Newtown (3.9 miles), causing the right lane to be closed. The road work will be going on until approximately 4:45 p.m. Expect delays if you&amp;#8217;re traveling through the area.', '2011-10-16T04:24:59+02:00', 'General', 'roadwork newtown roadwork effect i 84 westbound exits 14 11 newtown 39 miles causing right lane closed road work going approximately 445 pm expect delays traveling area');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9198, 'Metro North on Saturday schedule', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/metro-north-on-saturday-schedule/', 'Metro North trains will run on a Saturday schedule with extra trains today because of Martin Luther King Jr. day.', '2011-10-16T04:24:59+02:00', 'General', 'metro north saturday schedule metro north trains run saturday schedule extra trains today martin luther king jr day');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9199, 'Slow moving through Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/slow-moving-through-greenwich/', 'Traffic on the region&amp;#8217;s major roadways is still moving fairly smoothly, but if you&amp;#8217;re headed northbound from Greenwich, expect slow moving on I-95. Traffic is moving slowly past exit 5, with most cars reduced to 20 miles per hour because of congestion. You can see how the traffic is flowing throughout the state right here [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:00+02:00', 'General', 'slow moving greenwich traffic region major roadways moving fairly smoothly headed northbound greenwich expect slow moving i 95 traffic moving slowly past exit 5 cars reduced 20 miles hour congestion traffic flowing state right');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9200, 'So far, so good on highways', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/17/so-far-so-good-on-highways/', 'If you&amp;#8217;re headed to work early today, you&amp;#8217;re in the clear on Southwestern Connecticut&amp;#8217;s major roadways. I-95 is clear so far from New Haven to the New York state line, as is the Merritt Parkway. There are no issues so far on I-84 westbound through Danbury. A look at how traffic is flowing as of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:00+02:00', 'General', 'far good highways headed work early today clear southwestern connecticut major roadways i 95 clear far new haven new york state line merritt parkway issues far i 84 westbound danbury look traffic flowing');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9201, 'Three-car crash backing up traffic', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/14/three-car-crash-shuts-down-parkway/', 'UPDATE:&nbsp; Right lane is reopened as of about 1:45 p.m. The right lane on the northbound Merritt Parkway has been shut down following a three-car accident between exits 55B and 56 in Milford. The accident took place at approximately 12:20 p.m., state police said. Follow the BlogJam for updates on the situation.', '2011-10-16T04:25:01+02:00', 'General', 'crash backing traffic updateâ  right lane reopened 145 pm right lane northbound merritt parkway shut following accident exits 55b 56 milford accident took place approximately 1220 pm state police said follow blogjam updates situation');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9202, 'Severe flooding on State Street in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/23/severe-flooding-on-state-street-in-bridgeport/', '', '2011-10-16T04:25:02+02:00', 'General', 'severe flooding state street bridgeport');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9203, 'Delayed trains and screaming babies (Warning: explicit content)', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/04/delayed-trains-and-screaming-babies-warning-explicit-content/', 'MetroNorthTweet,&nbsp;the official Twitter account of MTA Metro-North Railroad, engaged in argument on Twitter today with a&nbsp;Connecticut commuter who complained&nbsp;of being stuck on a&nbsp;stalled train&nbsp;at Grand Central Station with a screaming baby onboard. To all you commuters out there who&amp;#8217;ve been similarly irked by a crying child on a Metro-North train, the official response from MetroNorthTweet [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:03+02:00', 'Metro-North', 'delayed trains screaming babies warning explicit content official twitter account mta metro north railroad engaged argument twitter today aâ connecticut commuter complainedâ of stuck aâ stalled trainâ at grand central station screaming baby onboard commuters ve similarly irked crying child metro north train official response metronorthtweet');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9204, 'Multi-car crash reported on Merritt Parkway near New Canaan', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/10/11/multi-car-crash-reported-on-merritt-parkway-near-new-canaan/', 'Connecticut state police Troop G confirmed there was a crash involving about five cars on the northbound side of the Merritt Parkway near New Canaan. Police arrived on scene about 10 minutes ago, the dispatcher said. Ambulences are on scene, but the dispatcher could not confirm if there are injuries. The right lane is reportedly [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:15+02:00', 'General', 'multi crash reported merritt parkway near new canaan connecticut state police troop g confirmed crash involving cars northbound merritt parkway near new canaan police arrived scene 10 minutes ago dispatcher said ambulences scene dispatcher confirm injuries right lane reportedly');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9205, 'I-95 with no cars?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/30/2683/', 'Have you ever, even at 3 a.m., seen I-95 without cars? I took these photos in Stamford and Darien while heading to work (in newspaper life, duty calls!) just after the worst of Hurricane Irene passed Sunday morning. They show our main interstate artery in a state of desolation seldom witnessed. There&amp;#8217;s probably more than [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:29+02:00', 'General', 'i 95 cars 3 seen i 95 cars i took photos stamford darien heading work newspaper life duty calls just worst hurricane irene passed sunday morning main interstate artery state desolation seldom witnessed probably');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9206, 'Accident slowing traffic on I-84 eastbound near exit 15', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/26/2675/', 'State police confirmed a report from a caller about an accident near exit 15 on the eastbound side of I-84. The caller said traffic is backing up. Police are arriving on scene and no further information is available.', '2011-10-16T04:25:29+02:00', 'General', 'accident slowing traffic i 84 eastbound near exit 15 state police confirmed report caller accident near exit 15 eastbound i 84 caller said traffic backing police arriving scene information available');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9207, 'Traffic moving easily on I-84 in Danbury area', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/24/traffic-moving-easily-on-i-84-in-danbury-area/', 'State Police at Troop A in Southbury reported no incidents with traffic moving easily on I-84 between Exits 15 and the Danbury Exits in either direction at 8:05 a.m.', '2011-10-16T04:25:31+02:00', 'General', 'traffic moving easily i 84 danbury area state police troop southbury reported incidents traffic moving easily i 84 exits 15 danbury exits direction 805');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9208, 'Car fire in Westport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/04/car-fire-in-westport/', 'Westport and Fairfield fire departments are responding to a fully involved car fire on Interstate 95 between exits 18 and 19 in the area of New Creek Road, according to the Westport fire marshal.', '2011-10-16T04:25:43+02:00', 'General', 'westport westport fairfield departments responding fully involved interstate 95 exits 18 19 area new creek road according westport marshal');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9209, 'Car fire in Stratford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/04/car-fire-in-stratford/', 'Our reporter Brittany Lyte shot this photo of a car fire near Exit 30 southbound on Interstate 95 in Stratford shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday. The state Department of Transportation reports the right and center lanes are closed. Another car fire is reported near northbound Exit 18 in Westport.', '2011-10-16T04:25:43+02:00', 'General', 'stratford reporter brittany lyte shot photo near exit 30 southbound interstate 95 stratford shortly 4 pm thursday state department transportation reports right center lanes closed reported near northbound exit 18 westport');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9210, 'MTA warns of Tuesday morning delays, bus service', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/26/mta-warns-of-tuesday-morning-delays-bus-service/', 'UPDATE, 7:07 a.m.: Service delays are still in effect, with New Haven Line customers likely to face 10-20 minute delays. Along the Danbury Branch line, ongoing construction to&nbsp;replace the line&amp;#8217;s signal system means that bus service will be substituted for the 9:37 a.m., 12:21 p.m. and 2:54 p.m. trains out of Danbury, as well as [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:52+02:00', 'General', 'mta warns tuesday morning delays bus service update 707 service delays effect new haven line customers likely face 10 20 minute delays danbury branch line ongoing construction toâ replace line signal means bus service substituted 937 1221 pm 254 pm trains danbury');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9211, 'Friday evening commute, open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/22/friday-evening-commute-open-thread/', 'UPDATE, 5:27 p.m.:&nbsp; Several Metro-North trains are stopped or creeping along between New Haven and Stamford due to low-hanging wires, riders are reporting. On-train delays have exceeded an hour in at least one case.&nbsp;&nbsp; Developing&amp;#8230; UPDATE, 4:48 p.m.:&nbsp; Service has been suspended on Metro-North&amp;#8217;s New Haven line. They&amp;#8217;re dealing with 3 disabled trains in Westport, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:25:54+02:00', 'General', 'friday evening commute open thread update 527 pmâ  metro north trains stopped creeping new haven stamford low hanging wires riders reporting train delays exceeded hour caseâ â  developing update 448 pmâ  service suspended metro north new haven line dealing 3 disabled trains westport');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9212, 'Man arrested for carrying pellet gun on bus', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/11/man-arrested-for-carrying-pellet-gun-on-bus/', 'DARIEN &amp;#8212; A New York man who was allegedly carrying a pellet gun on a highway bus was arrested Monday afternoon in Darien. Hea Jin Park, 25, of Manhattan, was allegedly carrying the black plastic pellet gun in his pants pocket. A fellow rider noticed the weapon and phoned police, who met the Kingly Coach [...]', '2011-10-16T04:26:04+02:00', 'General', 'arrested carrying pellet gun bus darien &#8212 new york allegedly carrying pellet gun highway bus arrested monday afternoon darien hea jin park 25 manhattan allegedly carrying black plastic pellet gun pants pocket fellow rider noticed weapon phoned police met kingly coach');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9213, 'Have a great idea for a transportation app? The MTA is looking', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/11/have-a-great-idea-for-a-transportation-app-the-mta-is-looking/', 'The MTA is looking for your best transportation-related mobile apps. Kind of ironic, considering they took legal action to try to stop Chris Schoenfeld of StationStops.com from selling his popular Metro-North app in 2009. But anyway, times have changed and they seem to be embracing technology; Read their release here: New Sets of Data Add [...]', '2011-10-16T04:26:05+02:00', 'General', 'great idea transportation app mta looking mta looking best transportation related mobile apps kind ironic considering took legal action try stop chris schoenfeld stationstopscom selling popular metro north app 2009 times changed embracing technology read release new sets data add');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9214, 'Monday evening commute open thread', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/20/evening-traffic-update/', 'UPDATE: 6:09 P.M. No big accidents or traffic jams to report. There&amp;#8217;s some congestion in Stamford (in both directions, especially around exit 8). Also some congestion heading north in Darien and Norwalk (especially by exit 16). Then smooth sailing from Westport through Milford. Here&amp;#8217;s the view in Stamford:', '2011-10-16T04:26:19+02:00', 'General', 'monday evening commute open thread update 609 pm big accidents traffic jams report congestion stamford directions especially exit 8 congestion heading north darien norwalk especially exit 16 smooth sailing westport milford view stamford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9215, 'School bus accident at High Ridge and Hartswood', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/19/school-bus-accident-at-high-ridge-and-hartswood/', 'A Stamford school bus accident with a car has closed at least one lane of High Ridge Road at the corner of Hartswood Road. The accident was reported by an officer just getting off the midnight shift at 7:15 a.m. Capt. Gregory Tomlin, supervisor of the 911 dispatch center, said there were no reported injuries [...]', '2011-10-16T04:26:39+02:00', 'General', 'school bus accident high ridge hartswood stamford school bus accident closed lane high ridge road corner hartswood road accident reported officer just getting midnight shift 715 capt gregory tomlin supervisor 911 dispatch center said reported injuries');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9216, 'Road work in Westchester County continues', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/12/road-work-in-westchester-county-continues/', 'Greenwich and Stamford drivers heading through Westchester County may want to keep in mind continuing daytime roadwork in Westchester County next week. The New York State DOT has advised travelers there will be lane closures on I-684 northbound between exit 1 and 2 in the Town of Harrison and southbound between exits 6 and 4 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:26:43+02:00', 'General', 'road work westchester county continues greenwich stamford drivers heading westchester county want mind continuing daytime roadwork westchester county week new york state dot advised travelers lane closures i 684 northbound exit 1 2 town harrison southbound exits 6 4');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9217, 'Second set of M-8 cars debuts', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/18/second-set-of-m-8-cars-debuts/', 'Two weeks after the first set of cars entered service, the second set of M-8 cars has made its debut on the New Haven Line. A third set of cars is expected in May and although there are concerns about the future delivery of trains from Japan after last week&amp;#8217;s devastating earthquake, DOT officials expect [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:14+02:00', 'General', 'second set 8 cars debuts weeks set cars entered service second set 8 cars debut new haven line set cars expected concerns future delivery trains japan week devastating earthquake dot officials expect');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9218, 'Ice and accident closes Wire Mill Road in Stamford.', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/15/ice-and-accident-closes-wire-mill-road-in-stamford/', 'Following a car accident, police are closing Wire Mill Road just west of Red Fox Road until sanders can get up the the North Stamford street and clear up the icy road. Wire Mill, a popular east west connection between High Ridge and Long Ridge roads was the scene of an accident at about 745 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:17+02:00', 'General', 'ice accident closes wire road stamford following accident police closing wire road just west red fox road sanders north stamford street clear icy road wire popular east west connection high ridge long ridge roads scene accident 745');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9219, 'Stamford accident downtown', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/14/stamford-accident-downtown/', 'Police are being dispatched to a traffic accident at the corner of Tresser Blvd. and Atlantic Street, downtown. The accident involved a box truck and a four-door Audi, police reported. No injuries were reported. It is not clear how traffic is being effected by the accident.', '2011-10-16T04:27:19+02:00', 'General', 'stamford accident downtown police dispatched traffic accident corner tresser blvd atlantic street downtown accident involved box truck door audi police reported injuries reported clear traffic effected accident');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9220, 'Rollover accident on High Ridge Road', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/07/roll-over-accident-on-high-ridge-road/', 'UPDATE, 10:00 a.m.: Sgt. Gary Michelle said High Ridge Road has been re-opened in both directions. Michelle said a woman in a Jeep traveling southbound around 8:15 a.m. The woman was out of her car by the time emergency officials arrived. *** Police are closing some lanes on High Ridge Road at Interlaken Drive following [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:23+02:00', 'General', 'rollover accident high ridge road update 1000 sgt gary michelle said high ridge road opened directions michelle said woman jeep traveling southbound 815 woman time emergency officials arrived *** police closing lanes high ridge road interlaken drive following');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9221, 'Pedestrian hit by car', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/04/pedestrian-hit-by-car/', 'A woman was stuck by a car as she was walking on Hamilton Avenue near the corner of Colloden Road this morning. The minor accident was called in at 7:40 a.m. Police on the scene reported that the woman had only minor injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the accident and the driver apparently [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:24+02:00', 'General', 'pedestrian hit woman stuck walking hamilton avenue near corner colloden road morning minor accident called 740 police scene reported woman minor injuries police investigating cause accident driver apparently');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9222, 'Stamford roads passable', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/stamford-roads-passable/', '8:24 a.m. Emergency Management Director Thomas Lombardo said that besides the solo pickup truck accident that came in to Stamford 911 dispatch at 8:12 a.m., there have been no injuries from slips and falls and no power outages or calls for medical service related to the snow fall.. Roads around the city are passable as [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:36+02:00', 'General', 'stamford roads passable 824 emergency management director thomas lombardo said pickup truck accident came stamford 911 dispatch 812 injuries slips power outages calls medical service related snow roads city passable');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9223, 'Accident free in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/accident-free-in-stamford/', '8:15 a.m. Stamford emergency dispatch has heard of no accidents since the snow began falling early this morning. Oops, that is before 8:12 a.m. when 911 received a report that a Ford pickup truck hit a telephone pole. A supervisor in 911 dispatch said &amp;#8220;It is unusually quiet,&amp;#8221; and attributed the lack of calls for [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:36+02:00', 'General', 'accident free stamford 815 stamford emergency dispatch heard accidents snow began falling early morning oops 812 911 received report ford pickup truck hit telephone pole supervisor 911 dispatch said unusually quiet attributed lack calls');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9224, 'Stamford getting full complement of plows on street', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/stamford-getting-full-complement-of-plows-on-street/', '8:05 a.m. Stamford Highway and Roads Department Operations Supervisor Doug Hoyt said he expects to have a full complement of about 75 plows on the road during the eight o&rsquo;clock hour. &ldquo;Traffic is light, thanks to the holiday and there is no school,&rdquo; Hoyt said. Be careful and drive slowly. Please move your cars off [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:37+02:00', 'General', 'stamford getting complement plows street 805 stamford highway roads department operations supervisor doug hoyt said expects complement 75 plows road o’clock hour “traffic light thanks holiday schoolâ€ hoyt said careful drive slowly cars');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9225, 'Do you really have to go out in this?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/do-you-really-have-to-go-out-in-this/', 'As sleet joins with snow in Greater Danbury, roads are getting slick. Actually, conditions are more slippery than they first appear. On I-84 west and east bound into the Hat City traffic was surprisingly brisk this morning &amp;#8212; many vehicles going too fast for conditions. In the photo below, motorists carefully go up &amp;#8212; and [...]', '2011-10-16T04:27:57+02:00', 'General', 'really sleet joins snow greater danbury roads getting slick actually conditions slippery appear i 84 west east bound city traffic surprisingly brisk morning &#8212 vehicles going conditions photo motorists carefully &#8212');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9226, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Abigail Music', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1571', 'Spot on with this write-up, I really assume this web site wants far more consideration. I?ll probably be once more to read much more, thanks for that info.', '2011-10-16T04:28:00+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake abigail music spot write i really assume web site wants far consideration ill probably read thanks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9227, 'Comment on Trumbull crash splits pole in 3 pieces by pat', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/06/trumbull-crash-splits-pole-in-3-pieces/#comment-1561', 'albert passed away last week from his injuries', '2011-10-16T04:28:01+02:00', '', 'trumbull crash splits pole 3 pieces pat albert passed away week injuries');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9228, 'Comment on RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury by Danbury dude', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/#comment-1478', 'Don&#039;t encourage these hounds taking pictures as they drive down the highway.  I don&#039;t think they know how dangerous it is for them and for the responders.', '2011-10-16T04:28:02+02:00', '', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury danbury dude encourage hounds taking pictures drive highway i think know dangerous responders');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9229, 'Comment on RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury by Secondhand Rose', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/#comment-1477', 'It took me 30 minutes just to get from the Federal Road entrance down to Exit 6 between 8:30 and 9:00am this morning. I got off at Exit 6 and went the back way down Route 57 to my job in Ridgefield, got there within 20 more minutes. One would have thought SOMEBODY would have the intelligence to drag this RV OFF the road and OUT of the traffic during the heaviest-traveled time of the morning!', '2011-10-16T04:28:02+02:00', '', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury secondhand rose took 30 minutes just federal road entrance exit 6 830 900am morning i got exit 6 went way route 57 job ridgefield got 20 minutes thought somebody intelligence drag rv road traffic heaviest traveled time morning');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9230, 'Comment on RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury by John', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/#comment-1476', 'I guess if anyone was injured or not is not that important to report?', '2011-10-16T04:28:03+02:00', '', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury john i guess injured report');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9231, 'Comment on RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury by hawleyville hound', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/#comment-1475', 'And a BIG thanks you to all the truckers who went down the left lane and cut into people trying to merge past the accident in an orderly fashion. \nWhat is wrong with you guys anyway? Are you actually trying to kill someone?', '2011-10-16T04:28:03+02:00', '', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury hawleyville hound big thanks truckers went left lane cut people trying merge past accident orderly fashion \nwhat wrong guys actually trying kill');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9232, 'Comment on RV rolls over on I-84 west in Danbury by Jennifer', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/30/car-rolls-over-on-i-84-west/#comment-1474', 'Oops They&#039;re.', '2011-10-16T04:28:04+02:00', '', 'rv rolls i 84 west danbury jennifer oops theyre');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9233, 'Comment on Route 8 North closed in Seymour after tractor-trailer turns over by Georgel53', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/28/box-truck-overturns-on-route-8-in-seymour/#comment-1460', 'I meant &#039;too fast for the curve&#039;:)', '2011-10-16T04:28:05+02:00', '', 'route 8 north closed seymour tractor trailer turns georgel53 i meant curve');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9234, 'Comment on Tractor-trailer stuck on Merritt Parkway south in Norwalk by Alexander', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/24/tractor-trailer-stuck-on-merritt-parkway-south-in-norwalk/#comment-1452', 'As a tractor trailer driver in Connecticut for over 15 years I find that I still get surprised when i read about some idiot stuck on the parkway.  the signs are clearly marked, but wait, they are in English!!!...well, heck that must be the problem as most of these new drivers come from the other side of the border or across the pond.  we need federal mandate to ensure these knuckleheads can read the signs, and the roads and operate safely before they are allowed to drive in my country....my 2 sense', '2011-10-16T04:28:06+02:00', '', 'tractor trailer stuck merritt parkway south norwalk alexander tractor trailer driver connecticut 15 years i i surprised i read idiot stuck parkway signs clearly marked wait englishwell heck problem new drivers come border pond need federal mandate ensure knuckleheads read signs roads operate safely allowed drive countrymy 2 sense');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9235, 'Comment on Suspicious package delays trains in Fairfield by Rich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/12/suspicious-package-delays-trains-in-fairfield/#comment-1364', 'I was on that train.  Metro North staff never let us know the reason for the delay, except to broadcast to the other Metro North people that they were waiting for the police. They let us stay on on the train while they waited for police! They should have evacuated. What if it was a bomb!!', '2011-10-16T04:28:07+02:00', '', 'suspicious package delays trains fairfield rich i train metro north staff let know reason delay broadcast metro north people waiting police let stay train waited police evacuated bomb');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9236, 'Comment on Numerous road closures in Greater Danbury because of flooding by R. Riley', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/08/numerous-road-closures-in-greater-danbury-due-to-flooding/#comment-1328', 'South Grove St., New Milford, CT 6:30 a.m. severe flooding, mud and rocks in road.', '2011-10-16T04:28:07+02:00', '', 'numerous road closures greater danbury flooding r riley south grove st new milford ct 630 severe flooding mud rocks road');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9237, 'Comment on Route 7 closed in New Milford by CG', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/07/route-7-closed-in-new-milford/#comment-1324', 'The title of the article says Rt 7 is closed.  Then the first sentence says &quot;save for 1 lane&quot;... Who in America talks like that, but that&#039;s not the point.  The next sentence says the road is closed?  \nWhich is it, is it CLOSED, or is 1 lane open?', '2011-10-16T04:28:08+02:00', '', 'route 7 closed new milford cg title article says rt 7 closed sentence says save 1 lane america talks like thats point sentence says road closed \nwhich closed 1 lane open');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9238, 'Comment on Route 7 closed in New Milford by Kerry M. Hanlon, PG, LEP', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/07/route-7-closed-in-new-milford/#comment-1321', '2:00 PM Wed.  2 Lanes are open southbound and one lane is open northbound.  Water has been rising 1/4 to 1/2 inch an hour all day.  According to NOAA predictions the Housatonic is predicted to crest nearly 3 feet above flood stage at Gaylordsville 8:00 PM Saturday however the current measurements are 2 feet below prediction.', '2011-10-16T04:28:08+02:00', '', 'route 7 closed new milford kerry hanlon pg lep 200 pm wed 2 lanes open southbound lane open northbound water rising 1/4 1/2 inch hour day according noaa predictions housatonic predicted crest nearly 3 feet flood stage gaylordsville 800 pm saturday current measurements 2 feet prediction');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9239, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Bonnie', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1314', 'I was at Rocky Neck State Park, laying on the beach with my daughters.  We all looked at each other and said &quot;did you feel that&quot;.  My arms were shaking and we felt dizzy for a minute.  We found out via my daughters phone that it was an earthquake.  Everyone else around our spot felt it also.', '2011-10-16T04:28:09+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake bonnie i rocky neck state park laying beach daughters looked said did feel arms shaking felt dizzy minute daughters phone earthquake spot felt');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9240, 'Comment on Dump truck rolls over on Route 25 by SRS National', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/02/dump-truck-rolls-over-on-route-25/#comment-1280', 'The the jerks from Amec carting to slow down and stop driving like @ssholes', '2011-10-16T04:28:09+02:00', '', 'dump truck rolls route 25 srs national jerks amec carting slow stop driving like @ssholes');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9241, 'Comment on Dump truck rolls over on Route 25 by Bob', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/09/02/dump-truck-rolls-over-on-route-25/#comment-1278', 'Traffic drives way, way to fast on that highway.  And they play games with the lazy trooper who sites at the emergentcy cross and does nothing.  From the looks of it I&#039;d guess the truck was gong too fast and the car cut aross in front of him from the middle or left lane to get to the CT15 exit after passing &quot;slow cars&quot; in the right lane.  I see it all the time - it&#039;s usually me the jackadzs are trying to cut in front of.', '2011-10-16T04:28:10+02:00', '', 'dump truck rolls route 25 bob traffic drives way way highway play games lazy trooper sites emergentcy cross does looks id guess truck gong cut aross middle left lane ct15 exit passing slow cars right lane i time usually jackadzs trying cut');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9242, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by TheKMan', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1192', 'I was on 13th floor of my office Downtown Stamford around 1:54pm felt something like &quot;a heavy person walking down the hall&quot; outside the room I was sitting in!  The whole floor kind of bobbed waved up and down slightly.  Nothing in the room moved - but the sensation rolled right through it.\n\nThe PC monitors the ladies in the office use were all wobbling on their stands, and they heard crackling sounds(probably ceiling tiles shifting&quot;.', '2011-10-16T04:28:10+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake thekman i 13th floor office downtown stamford 154pm felt like heavy person walking hall outside room i sitting floor kind bobbed waved slightly room moved sensation rolled right it\n\nthe pc monitors ladies office use wobbling stands heard crackling soundsprobably ceiling tiles shifting');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9243, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by James', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1191', 'I was working at home in Danbury, talking to a client on the phone. I live in a 95 year old Cape and I was sitting on a wooden framed leather sofa.  Both the house and sofa were swaying from left to right in unison. It felt very strange!', '2011-10-16T04:28:11+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake james i working home danbury talking client phone i live 95 year old cape i sitting wooden framed leather sofa house sofa swaying left right unison felt strange');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9244, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by John', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1189', 'I felt a little something walking down my driveway in Brookfield around 2 p.m. I was in the Good Friday earthquake in Alaska in 1964 and that was the strongest quake ever recorded--9.5 or so they said at the time, and that one went on for almost six minutes and wrecked the eight-story building I was in so today&#039;s tremor didn&#039;t feel like much. There were daily tremors before the big one on Good Friday and I never felt any of them. Now I feel them all.', '2011-10-16T04:28:12+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake john i felt little walking driveway brookfield 2 pm i good friday earthquake alaska 1964 strongest quake recorded 95 said time went minutes wrecked story building i todays tremor didnt feel like daily tremors big good friday i felt i feel');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9245, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Fran', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1184', 'Live in Brookfield and didn&#039;t feel a thing.', '2011-10-16T04:28:12+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake fran live brookfield didnt feel thing');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9246, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by joe', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1183', 'was working out in gym at Tulley Center - did not feel a thing.', '2011-10-16T04:28:13+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake joe working gym tulley center did feel thing');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9247, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Daryl', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1182', 'I&#039;m located in the Stone Mountain area outside Atlanta Georgia. I was sitting in my car when I felt the car shaking. The sensation was similar to being still on a bridge and a heavy truck goes by.', '2011-10-16T04:28:13+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake daryl located stone mountain area outside atlanta georgia i sitting i felt shaking sensation similar bridge heavy truck goes');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9248, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by youtube.com/squirtx16', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1181', 'Yeap', '2011-10-16T04:28:14+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake yeap');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9249, 'Comment on Tuesday commute open thread by Secondhand Rose', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/tuesday-commute-open-thread-15/#comment-1180', 'Wish someone would run an AFTERNOON commute thread. Who cares what happened at 7am when it&#039;s 5pm and I&#039;m about to pull out of the parking lot to head home?', '2011-10-16T04:28:14+02:00', '', 'tuesday commute open thread secondhand rose wish run afternoon commute thread cares happened 7am 5pm pull parking lot head home');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9250, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Marion', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1179', 'At work in Middlebury, felt shake it and some motion sickness', '2011-10-16T04:28:15+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake marion work middlebury felt shake motion sickness');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9251, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Secondhand Rose', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1178', 'I was at work in Ridgefield off Danbury Road, sitting outside in my car while eating my lunch and reading a book. There was a weird &quot;ripping&quot; sound in the trees. Then I felt my parked car begin moving back and forth and the gas in the gas tank was making a thumping sound as it sloshed around. I actually felt a little nauseated while all this was going on.', '2011-10-16T04:28:15+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake secondhand rose i work ridgefield danbury road sitting outside eating lunch reading book weird ripping sound trees i felt parked begin moving forth gas gas tank making thumping sound sloshed i actually felt little nauseated going');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9252, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by max', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1177', 'I was in Mohegan Sun, felt bolted chair and slot machine shake slightly, like a train rumbled under the casino.  Others in casino also felt same.', '2011-10-16T04:28:16+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake max i mohegan sun felt bolted chair slot machine shake slightly like train rumbled casino casino felt');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9253, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Isabelle', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1176', 'I was in Walgreens on Heights Rd in Darien, didn&#039;t feel or see a thing out of the ordinary.', '2011-10-16T04:28:17+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake isabelle i walgreens heights rd darien didnt feel thing ordinary');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9254, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Laurie from Connecticut', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1175', 'No noise where I work in Stamford.  Just motion; everyone looked at each other trying to figure what had happened.', '2011-10-16T04:28:17+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake laurie connecticut noise i work stamford just motion looked trying figure happened');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9255, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Ann', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1174', 'I was at home in Danbury and it sounded like something really big fell in the basement and the whole house shook!', '2011-10-16T04:28:18+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake ann i home danbury sounded like really big fell basement house shook');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9256, 'Comment on Did you feel the earthquake? by Sainch', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/23/did-you-feel-the-earthquake/#comment-1173', 'Work in Merritt 7 row in Norwalk on one of the top floors. Building shook for about 5-7 seconds, felt motion sickness. We all took the stairs outside. Found out it was an earthquake via Twitter. Pretty crazy experience, very rare in northeast.', '2011-10-16T04:28:18+02:00', '', 'did feel earthquake sainch work merritt 7 row norwalk floors building shook 5 7 seconds felt motion sickness took stairs outside earthquake twitter pretty crazy experience rare northeast');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9257, 'Comment on Route 7 reopened following twin crashes in New Milford by cherlyboston', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/08/04/twin-crashes-in-new-milford-lead-to-route-7-closure/#comment-1077', 'Hi Libor, are you new to the NT?  If so, welcome aboard.', '2011-10-16T04:28:19+02:00', '', 'route 7 reopened following twin crashes new milford cherlyboston hi libor new nt welcome aboard');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9258, 'Comment on Train trouble, summer edition: Tell us your story by Frustrated Commuter', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/24/train-trouble-summer-edition-tell-us-your-story/#comment-1019', 'although i was not on a stranded train, i was on a diesel train which departed stamford at 2:51pm EST last friday.  i had to take an early train because i had an event to go to that evening.  well, we had been driving very slowly and then stopped in south norwalk for over 45 minutes.  the conductors finally told us that wires were down and people were stranded.  it seems we had to weave our way thru this mess since we didn&#039;t need the overhead wires to continue (we were a diesel train).  we kept going slow, skipped stations altogether, and finally arrived in bridgeport at 4:45pm EST.  angy, sweaty, passengers were waiting for our train for over 2 hours! it seems we were the first train out of the mess.  i finally got to the milford platform at 5:07pm EST. so much for getting home early.\n\noh, and the cherry on top... there were delays again this morning for train derailment.  when will this ever stop?!?!', '2011-10-16T04:28:19+02:00', '', 'train trouble summer edition tell story frustrated commuter i stranded train i diesel train departed stamford 251pm friday i early train i event evening driving slowly stopped south norwalk 45 minutes conductors finally told wires people stranded weave way mess didnt need overhead wires continue diesel train kept going slow skipped stations altogether finally arrived bridgeport 445pm angy sweaty passengers waiting train 2 hours train mess i finally got milford platform 507pm getting home early\n\noh cherry delays morning train derailment stop');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9259, 'Comment on Train trouble, summer edition: Tell us your story by Eric G.', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/24/train-trouble-summer-edition-tell-us-your-story/#comment-1018', 'Shame on CT.  The scene on Friday afternoon&#039;s &quot;express&quot; train to Stamford included: a fire in one car, smoke throughout the train, lack of any air-conditioning in half of the cars, 90 degree temperatures in the &quot;cooled&quot; cars, an infant that needed to be evacuated due to the heat, and a 30 minute delay only a few hundred yards from the platform in Stamford.\n\nI was FAR more uncomfortable and distressed during this travel in the state of CT than at any point during a recent 6 week trip to Sierra Leone (the 10th least developed nation in the world per the United Nations).  Maybe the people of CT should stop shouting to the world about their high average income and start cleaning up the mess at home.', '2011-10-16T04:28:20+02:00', '', 'train trouble summer edition tell story eric g shame ct scene friday afternoons express train stamford included smoke train lack air conditioning half cars 90 degree temperatures cooled cars infant needed evacuated heat 30 minute delay yards platform stamford\n\ni far uncomfortable distressed travel state ct point recent 6 week trip sierra leone 10th developed nation world united nations maybe people ct stop shouting world high average income start cleaning mess home');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9260, 'Comment on Cloudy weather could be a welcome change by Jeff', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/25/cloudy-weather-could-be-a-welcome-change/#comment-1016', 'How come I never see the road construction mentioned that is just south of the Mall on Rte 7?? That mess was backed up to 84 today! I might as well get off at the airport exit and charter a helicopter to get to work. It was the worst I&#039;ve ever seen it by FAR this am. Hey Danbury, sometimes you get what you pay for with the lowest bidder on roadwork jobs! This has been the most poorly managed road project Ive seen in my many years of commuting in CT and that say a LOT. Its not rocket science, you pave one half, then you pave the other half. You do NOT sporadically pave random sections here and there while closing the road down at regular intervals to move equipment back and forth LOL! I cant WAIT til that mess is cleared up.', '2011-10-16T04:28:20+02:00', '', 'cloudy weather welcome change jeff come i road construction mentioned just south mall rte 7 mess backed 84 today i airport exit charter helicopter work worst ive seen far hey danbury pay lowest bidder roadwork jobs poorly managed road project ive seen years commuting ct say lot rocket science pave half pave half sporadically pave random sections closing road regular intervals equipment forth lol i wait til mess cleared');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9261, 'Comment on Cloudy weather could be a welcome change by Kevin', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/25/cloudy-weather-could-be-a-welcome-change/#comment-1014', 'Omg ! Hurricane force Tempatures ! :)', '2011-10-16T04:28:21+02:00', '', 'cloudy weather welcome change kevin omg hurricane force tempatures');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9262, 'Comment on Jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays on I-95 by AJD', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/20/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-in-east-haven/#comment-979', 'Trucks are killing us all...every day....all in ther name of briniging more .39 cent toilet brushes to Walmart', '2011-10-16T04:28:22+02:00', '', 'jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays i 95 ajd trucks killing allevery dayall ther briniging 39 cent toilet brushes walmart');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9263, 'Comment on Jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays on I-95 by FORMER R AND L DRIVER', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/20/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-in-east-haven/#comment-978', 'those pup duble trailers are the same kind i ran out to lodi oh with a sleeper cab tractor-so that photo shows a singal axel mack day cab-so this most likely means thats a LTL RUN,meaning that a highly sought out job by r and l drivers because you get great pay and are home almost every day or night,you run like to the end of nj and do a swap out with anthor r and l driver,the dangerous thing is you get high pay at r and l because you run some of the most dangerous hazmat loads that can be hauled on a tractor trailer,the plac cards in the photo i can not see any hazmat marked on the rear trailer,its hard to tell,any ways tath driver could have killed alott of drivers on the highway,and if it was hazmat even worse,they should think about keeping the more exp drivers happy,and and a keeping a steady job with them--i would also like to say the wallingford ct terminal does have a great DISPATCHER--WHO KNOWS HIS STUFF,AND HOW TO keep drivers happy and productive,as well as the guy who takes you on the road test and 2 day training runs i think his names JIM-who drives the chevy colorado pick up ,hes cool as well.', '2011-10-16T04:28:25+02:00', '', 'jackknifed tractor trailer causing major delays i 95 r driver pup duble trailers kind i ran lodi oh sleeper cab tractor photo shows singal axel mack day cab likely means thats ltl runmeaning highly sought job r drivers great pay home day nightyou run like end nj swap anthor r driverthe dangerous thing high pay r run dangerous hazmat loads hauled tractor trailerthe plac cards photo i hazmat marked rear trailerits hard tellany ways tath driver killed alott drivers highwayand hazmat worsethey think keeping exp drivers happyand keeping steady job i like say wallingford ct terminal does great dispatcher knows stuffand drivers happy productiveas guy takes road test 2 day training runs i think names jim drives chevy colorado pick hes cool');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9264, 'Comment on Have a great idea for a transportation app? The MTA is looking by chris schoenfeld', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/07/11/have-a-great-idea-for-a-transportation-app-the-mta-is-looking/#comment-925', 'Yes, since Jay Walder came on as CEO, MTA does the best it can to support third-party developers. He read about my case before he became CEO, found it ridiculous and completely changed course.\n\nTransit apps arent necessarily a profitable endeavor for todays in-demand mobile developers, so its perfect to encourage up and coming developers, many of whom are uniquely inspired by being *riders*, through a fun and cost-efficient contest.', '2011-10-16T04:28:26+02:00', '', 'great idea transportation app mta looking chris schoenfeld yes jay walder came ceo mta does best support party developers read case ceo ridiculous completely changed course\n\ntransit apps arent necessarily profitable endeavor todays demand mobile developers perfect encourage coming developers uniquely inspired *riders* fun cost efficient contest');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9265, 'Comment on Tuesday commute open thread by Mary', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/07/tuesday-commute-open-thread-5/#comment-834', 'Could someone please explain to me why the traffic on 84 East/West is often bumper to bumper at Waterbury in the middle of the day?  I have been caught up in this a few times and from now on will use an alternate route to go around Waterbury.  I&#039;m still curious though as to the reason.', '2011-10-16T04:28:27+02:00', '', 'tuesday commute open thread mary explain traffic 84 east/west bumper bumper waterbury middle day i caught times use alternate route waterbury curious reason');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9266, 'Comment on Two-vehicle crash on I-95 North in Fairfield by regina mcnamara', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/23/two-vehicle-crash-on-i-95-north-in-fairfield/#comment-789', 'On merritt southbound now quite  north of bridgeport. Traffic signs says merrfitt closed in stamford. Any info?', '2011-10-16T04:28:27+02:00', '', 'vehicle crash i 95 north fairfield regina mcnamara merritt southbound quite north bridgeport traffic signs says merrfitt closed stamford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9267, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Rado', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-775', 'I think everyone is being too harsh on the passenger.  We don&#039;t know how it started. I mean, it appears to be true from various people&#039;s accounts that the passenger was being loud and using bad words in her cell phone conversation.  However, whether or not a situation escalates will also depend how she was first addressed by the conductor at the start - a disrespectful start can easily escalate the situation.  From the video, the conductor&#039;s behavior does not inspire much confidence in this regard.  Although her (conductor&#039;s) words were polite and in even tone, her body language was disrespectful towards the passenger.  For example, in the entire altercation, while the passenger was trying to engage the conductor into a discussion, the conductor did not make eye contact even a single time, a definite personal affront in any culture.  (Although most of the time they do, polite and even words do not always mean respect.  For example, a police officer may &quot;Step out of the car, Sir!&quot; in a tone that unnecessarily diminishes the driver in front of a driver&#039;s wife and children, or an airport guard at the scanner may say ... you get the drift.)  Also, the conductor&#039;s later actions belie her seemingly professional behavior when she announced on the speaker about Harvard, Yale, etc. people.  Summing my thoughts, I think (1) the passenger is being vilified and made fun of too much (she deserves a little but not to the extent I am reading and hearing) and (2) the conductor was not being very polite while ostensibly being polite, and, ultimately, as a professional who deals with all kinds of people everyday, I think it is HER (conductor&#039;s) failure not to have managed the situation and let it escalate.', '2011-10-16T04:28:28+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train rado i think harsh passenger know started i mean appears true various peoples accounts passenger loud using bad words cell phone conversation situation escalates depend addressed conductor start disrespectful start easily escalate situation video conductors behavior does inspire confidence regard conductors words polite tone body language disrespectful passenger example entire altercation passenger trying engage conductor discussion conductor did make eye contact single time definite personal affront culture time polite words mean respect example police officer step sir tone unnecessarily diminishes driver drivers wife children airport guard scanner say drift conductors later actions belie seemingly professional behavior announced speaker harvard yale people summing thoughts i think 1 passenger vilified fun deserves little extent i reading hearing 2 conductor polite ostensibly polite ultimately professional deals kinds people everyday i think conductors failure managed situation let escalate');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9268, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by JG', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-767', 'I wonder what would have happened if the person on the phone was an African American male?', '2011-10-16T04:28:29+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train jg i wonder happened person phone african american male');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9269, 'Comment on Third set of M-8 rail cars in service by Bob', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/14/third-set-of-m-8-rail-cars-in-service/#comment-764', 'I think they just drive them here from Lincoln, probably takes a few days since Conrail, Amtrak and Santa Fe would have track priority. Would be nice to know. Perhaps the Advocate can do a story on it??', '2011-10-16T04:28:29+02:00', '', 'set 8 rail cars service bob i think just drive lincoln probably takes days conrail amtrak santa fe track priority nice know advocate story');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9270, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by MJS', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-759', 'Bravo to the conductor who conducted herself with restraint and dignity and true class.  The passenger&#039;s comments were implicitly racist, as in &quot;who are you uneducated black woman to tell me what to do.&quot;  We should all be grateful for the conductor&#039;s personal grace and whatever training she had to defuse such potentially incendiary situations.  Harvard and Yale and the like need to be careful about who they admit.  Maybe it&#039;s time to ditch the Common Application and bring back interviews, which might have weeded out a poor-spirited and close-minded alumna who gives them a bad name.', '2011-10-16T04:28:30+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train mjs bravo conductor conducted restraint dignity true class passengers comments implicitly racist uneducated black woman tell grateful conductors personal grace training defuse potentially incendiary situations harvard yale like need careful admit maybe time ditch common application bring interviews weeded poor spirited close minded alumna gives bad');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9271, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Annie', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-752', 'Yup...agreed that there is something not right about this lady passenger and kudos to the conductor who acted with class and restraint.', '2011-10-16T04:28:30+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train annie yupagreed right lady passenger kudos conductor acted class restraint');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9272, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Adam Hawthorne', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-715', 'I feel an important thing to remember is that the filming didn&#039;t start until the altercation began and witnesses confirm that she was using profanity.  I don&#039;t feel her actions are defendable because she was causing a disturbance and rejecting authority.  I personally wouldn&#039;t feel safe any place where people are allowed to behave belligerently like this woman did.  Disrupting behavior must not be tolerated.  \nIt appears that she was asked to leave the train only after she initiated a confrontation.  The profanity was addressed with a warning, the further repercussions after, well the elitist snob did that to herself.  \n\nI wrote an entry about her on my blog, please feel free to view it if you feel so inclined:\n\nhttp://www.mynameisntmediumcoffee.com/2011/06/well-educated-woman-yells-at-train.html', '2011-10-16T04:28:31+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train adam hawthorne i feel thing remember filming didnt start altercation began witnesses confirm using profanity i feel actions defendable causing disturbance rejecting authority i personally wouldnt feel safe place people allowed behave belligerently like woman did disrupting behavior tolerated \nit appears asked leave train initiated confrontation profanity addressed warning repercussions elitist snob did \n\ni wrote entry blog feel free view feel educated woman yells trainhtml');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9273, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by chloe', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-711', 'The conductor showed incredible restraint. Now for the screaming woman. I feel bad for her. She has long road of karma and therapy ahead of her. A person is more than just an education. It is quite evident that this is the only thing that validates this woman to herself. Now take away the education, she only has rest of herself; now then, who is she? Is she a kind? Or is she a loud and unreflective brute? Perhaps most importantly, does she like who she is without the education? I think we all know the answer. The screaming woman needs help.', '2011-10-16T04:28:31+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train chloe conductor showed incredible restraint screaming woman i feel bad long road karma therapy ahead person just education quite evident thing validates woman away education rest kind loud unreflective brute importantly does like education i think know answer screaming woman needs help');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9274, 'Comment on Roads reopened following earlier two-vehicle crash in New Fairfield by mj', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/two-vehicle-crash-in-new-fairfield-leads-to-road-closures/#comment-709', 'Outed as an NYU graduate. Specializing in the Oil and Energy fields. Harvard and Yale apparently did not like her potty mouth!', '2011-10-16T04:28:33+02:00', '', 'roads reopened following earlier vehicle crash new fairfield mj outed nyu graduate specializing oil energy fields harvard yale apparently did like potty mouth');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9275, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by KISS', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-702', '@CJ...COME ON, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO JUSTIFY THIS LADIES ACTIONS? YOU ARE CORRECT WHEN YOU STATED YOU DIDN&#039;T HEAR HER SWEAR, WELL THE PASSENGER PROBABLY NEVER THOUGHT THE SITUATION WOULD ESCALATE LIKE IT DID. THE CONDUCTOR IS THERE TO KEEP ORDER AND RELAY TO PASSENGERS TO BE MINDFUL OF OF THE CONVERSATIONS THEY WISH TO HOLD IN A PUBLIC SETTING AS A COURTESY. IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT THE FEMALE HAD AN OLIVE COMPLEXION OR A MEDITERRANEAN LOOK, BUT THE STATEMENT SHE MADE ON THE SUBWAY IN NY WAS INAPPROPRIATE IN NATURE. THE WOUNDS AFTER 9/11 ARE STILL PRETTY FRESH. I HOPE YOU WERE NOT THINKING ALONG THE LINES OF RACIALLY PROFILING BECAUSE IF YOU DO, THEN THE CONDUCTOR JUST HAPPEN TO BE A AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE... WHO ARE REPEATEDLY LABLED AS LOUD, CRUDE, RUDE, VULGAR AND DISRESPECTFUL NONE OF WHICH APPLIED TO HER. SO TO HER I COMMEND HER ON A JOB WELL DONE SISTER, WOMAN TO WOMAN. SORRY IRRATE LADY BUT YOU WERE OUT OF LINE.', '2011-10-16T04:28:33+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train kiss @cjcome going justify ladies actions correct stated didnt hear swear passenger probably thought situation escalate like did conductor order relay passengers mindful conversations wish hold public setting courtesy unfortunate female olive complexion mediterranean look statement subway ny inappropriate nature wounds 9/11 pretty fresh i hope thinking lines racially profiling conductor just happen african american female repeatedly labled loud crude rude vulgar disrespectful applied i commend job sister woman woman sorry irrate lady line');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9276, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by TinyDancer', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-701', 'BTW...people were laughing at her because she sounds ridiculous.  Who starts screaming about how educated they are when asked to speak more softly on a train?  She was the one with the bad attitude, from what I could see.', '2011-10-16T04:28:34+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train tinydancer btwpeople laughing sounds ridiculous starts screaming educated asked speak softly train bad attitude i');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9277, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Frank Drachman', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-696', 'I&#039;ve seen this woman before on the train.  Once, she was listening to her Ipod way too loud, someone politely asked her to turn it down, and she freaked out.  She obviously has problems, and she should be barred from riding the train if she can&#039;t conduct herself in a proper manner.  All she had to do was lower her voice, fine.  End of story.', '2011-10-16T04:28:35+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train frank drachman ive seen woman train listening ipod way loud politely asked turn freaked obviously problems barred riding train conduct proper manner lower voice fine end story');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9278, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Anita', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-695', 'She may be well educated but she severely lacks manners and grace, I&#039;m sure her parents in Harrison are extremely embarrassed by her behavior. Had she held her temper/attitude in cheque this scene would have been avoided entirely. She&#039;s an ivy-league idiot! \n\nKudo&#039;s for filming human behavior at its worse; to go with your morning cup of java.', '2011-10-16T04:28:35+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train anita educated severely lacks manners grace sure parents harrison extremely embarrassed behavior held temper/attitude cheque scene avoided entirely shes ivy league idiot \n\nkudos filming human behavior worse morning cup java');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9279, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by TrainRider', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-693', 'To CJ; Please get a clue. Your comment &quot;...I must say that train and bus drivers and others working in the public have a bad attitude and they see themselves as security agents&quot;. Google the word &quot;Conductor&quot;. That is their job, to conduct things on their train, bus, plane or ship. People who carry on private, sometimes initmate conversations in public spaces violate everyone&#039;s rights around them. And, SHE was the one who threatened to get off the train, so what is excatly your point? Being female, Arabic or &quot;Mediterranean&quot; has nothing to do with it. It all comes down to being civil.', '2011-10-16T04:28:36+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train trainrider cj clue i say train bus drivers working public bad attitude security agents google word conductor job conduct things train bus plane ship people carry private initmate conversations public spaces violate everyones rights threatened train excatly point female arabic mediterranean comes civil');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9280, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by RC', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-689', 'I couldn&#039;t get what the woman sitting next to her said to her before she got up and left.', '2011-10-16T04:28:36+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train rc i woman sitting said got left');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9281, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by michael', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-688', 'Clearly this woman has a low self- esteem issue , and therefore felt the need to stress more than once how well educated she was. and where her parents lived. What was the point of that? Was it an attempt to imply the conductor was un- educated?. People with any real manners and proper people skills  know that it is rude to distrub other  passengers with their chit chat  on a public train. She should have removed herself and had her conversation in private. Now the whole world knows she skipped a few &quot;key&quot; classes while being educated . The people with the most money, never talk about it, the smartest people never tell you how smart they are, and people who are gracious and courteous  go unnoticed because they think of others before themelves.', '2011-10-16T04:28:37+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train michael clearly woman low self esteem issue felt need stress educated parents lived point attempt imply conductor educated people real manners proper people skills know rude distrub passengers chit chat public train removed conversation private world knows skipped key classes educated people money talk smartest people tell smart people gracious courteous unnoticed think themelves');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9282, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Hobbes', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-687', '@cj I totally agree.', '2011-10-16T04:28:38+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train hobbes @cj i totally agree');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9283, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by lisav', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-685', 'hey cj, i&#039;m sure you&#039;re defending the rider because the worker is black....had she been white, you wouldn&#039;t be commenting...', '2011-10-16T04:28:38+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train lisav hey cj sure youre defending rider worker blackhad white wouldnt commenting');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9284, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by brigeportmike', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-684', 'They should have stopped the train between stations and kicked that annoying woman off the train. Why should everyone in the car have to be subject to her telephone conversation (whether she is using foul lanquage or not). She gives people from Westport, Yale and Harvard a bad name.\nBravo to the Metro North personnel', '2011-10-16T04:28:39+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train brigeportmike stopped train stations kicked annoying woman train subject telephone conversation using foul lanquage gives people westport yale harvard bad name\nbravo metro north personnel');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9285, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by RichardLV', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-683', 'Being educated does not always mean smart. A smart person would have known how to de-escalate this situation by just saying &quot;Excuse me, I am sorry,&quot; and sitting down and shutting up.', '2011-10-16T04:28:39+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train richardlv educated does mean smart smart person known escalate situation just saying excuse i sorry sitting shutting');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9286, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by MNH', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-682', 'Honestly, I have to say that most of the time Metro North is dead wrong. During this past winter, one of the harshest winter&#039;s we&#039;ve seen in a long time, they touted their new trains in a front-page story i think in the Register. This was while leaving their commuters in the cold without any information on some of the snowiest and worst days of the year. In general their policies are a joke, and they show no appreciation for the paying commuters who ride the train day in and day out. If you tell a conductor that you lost your train pass they get pissed off at you as if you did it because you enjoy losing things and just wanted to get them mad. Usually conductors show absolutely no empathy for their passengers, so why should passengers feel any differently toward the conductors? Metro North honestly creates the most foul environment possible and expects commuters to be excited to ride their trains and respect the conductors&#039; authority.\n\nJust because of their history of being completely incompetent, I would say the conductors at Metro North deserved this. They probably barely graduated high school or dropped out... the woman is right, screw them. I recently went to their headquarters in Metro North and it was like visiting a factory of happless gnomes.', '2011-10-16T04:28:40+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train mnh honestly i say time metro north dead wrong past winter harshest winters weve seen long time touted new trains page story i think register leaving commuters cold information snowiest worst days year general policies joke appreciation paying commuters ride train day day tell conductor lost train pass pissed did enjoy losing things just wanted mad usually conductors absolutely empathy passengers passengers feel differently conductors metro north honestly creates foul environment possible expects commuters excited ride trains respect conductors authority\n\njust history completely incompetent i say conductors metro north deserved probably barely graduated high school dropped woman right screw i recently went headquarters metro north like visiting factory happless gnomes');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9287, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by rb', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-680', 'the &quot;educated woman&quot; has no class, no respect and no education!!! she sounds so violent, did Harvard teach her that? wow', '2011-10-16T04:28:41+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train rb educated woman class respect education sounds violent did harvard teach wow');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9288, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by kevin', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-679', 'CJ is definitely the well educated woman.', '2011-10-16T04:28:41+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train kevin cj definitely educated woman');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9289, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by Big D', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-678', 'makng a snotty remark afterwards is exercising restraint? And furthermore why is this even news. This type of thing happens on Metro North all the time', '2011-10-16T04:28:42+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train big makng snotty remark exercising restraint furthermore news type thing happens metro north time');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9290, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by lee', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-677', 'great filming by the way!', '2011-10-16T04:28:43+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train lee great filming way');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9291, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by CJ', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-675', 'I don&#039;t think that this woman was too off, and I never heard the supposed vulgar comments she was making. What I do hear and see is a woman who is trying to defend herself. And I see nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think the conductor or person who is in the uniform is simply aggravating the woman and she should have walked away a long time ago. She is in fact making comments that are insulting and her whole attitude is wrong. What I do hear is people on the train laughing at the woman, and I think that would upset anyone, and is perhaps the reason why the woman defends herself. We must be able to defend ourselves especially when people attack us for no good reason and threaten to throw people off the train. I also do not see the woman as yelling, though she does have a loud voice. Having lived in the US, I must say that train and bus drivers and others working in the public have a bad attitude and they see themselves as security agents, and this woman is obvious mediterranean or Arabic, and I think this is why everyone is giving this woman a hard time.', '2011-10-16T04:28:44+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train cj i think woman i heard supposed vulgar comments making i hear woman trying defend i wrong fact i think conductor person uniform simply aggravating woman walked away long time ago fact making comments insulting attitude wrong i hear people train laughing woman i think upset reason woman defends able defend especially people attack good reason threaten throw people train i woman yelling does loud voice having lived i say train bus drivers working public bad attitude security agents woman obvious mediterranean arabic i think giving woman hard time');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9292, 'Comment on &lsquo;Well educated&rsquo; woman screams at conductor on Metro-North train by TP', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/17/well-educated-woman-screams-at-conducter-on-metro-north-train/#comment-674', 'This is hilarious... What in the name that is all good, does her education has anything to do with her actions on the train? I&#039;ve seen hoodlums behave better than her on the train. This goes to show that book smart doesn&#039;t mean squat if you just can&#039;t use your common sense. Apparently she was robbed by HARVARD/YALE and the town of Wesport and Harrison by not teaching a class in COMMUNICATIONS or she was out that day due to her tea and crumpets party with Miffy and Biff. Only goes to show that in LIFE... Many have survived using common sense. I would have kindly escorted her educated BLANK off the train and waved at her as the train was leaving her behind at the station.', '2011-10-16T04:28:44+02:00', '', '‘well educated’ woman screams conductor metro north train tp hilarious good does education actions train ive seen hoodlums behave better train goes book smart doesnt mean squat just use common sense apparently robbed harvard/yale town wesport harrison teaching class communications day tea crumpets party miffy biff goes life survived using common sense i kindly escorted educated blank train waved train leaving station');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9293, 'Comment on Third set of M-8 rail cars in service by Hiroshi Asada', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/06/14/third-set-of-m-8-rail-cars-in-service/#comment-617', 'I wonder how those train cars are delivered from the manufacturing sites to New Haven Line.  It would be interesting to see how they are installed and placed on the train tracks.', '2011-10-16T04:28:45+02:00', '', 'set 8 rail cars service hiroshi asada i wonder train cars delivered manufacturing sites new haven line interesting installed placed train tracks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9294, 'Comment on Wednesday open commute thread by ujzLowSheeperzl', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/04/20/wednesday-open-commute-thread-5/#comment-477', 'You completed some nice points there. I did a search on the theme and found nearly all people will consent with your blog.', '2011-10-16T04:28:46+02:00', '', 'wednesday open commute thread ujzlowsheeperzl completed nice points i did search theme nearly people consent blog');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9295, 'Comment on Tuesday commute open thread by Luann', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/05/24/tuesday-morning-commute-open-thread/#comment-471', 'Any reports on the condition of the motorcyclist involved in the accident on 5/24/11 on I95 NB in New Haven?', '2011-10-16T04:28:46+02:00', '', 'tuesday commute open thread luann reports condition motorcyclist involved accident 5/24/11 i95 nb new haven');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9296, 'Comment on Pedestrian hit by car by Moses', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/04/pedestrian-hit-by-car/#comment-182', 'I belong to the New Haven Safe Streets Coalition and this article appeared but it really does not say very much.  Where did the accident occur?  The driver of the vehicle what sort of condition was he in?  Did the driver run a red light?  Was the pedestrian walking along the street or crossing it?  Did the pedestrian survive?  If someone could provide that collateral information we would be very grateful!', '2011-10-16T04:28:47+02:00', '', 'pedestrian hit moses i belong new haven safe streets coalition article appeared really does say did accident occur driver vehicle sort condition did driver run red light pedestrian walking street crossing did pedestrian survive provide collateral information grateful');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9297, 'Comment on When the M-8 will be in action by George', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/03/02/when-the-m-8-will-be-in-action/#comment-171', '&quot;* Train #1587 departs New Haven at 6:57 p.m., arrives GCT at 7:40 p.m.&quot;\n\nwow they got it down to 43 minutes!  Amazing!  That&#039;s even faster than Acela from New Haven to Penn Station.\n\nKudos to Metro North.  High-speed rail at last.\n\nThis is a great day for Connecticut.', '2011-10-16T04:28:48+02:00', '', '8 action george * train #1587 departs new haven 657 pm arrives gct 740 pm\n\nwow got 43 minutes amazing thats faster acela new haven penn station\n\nkudos metro north high speed rail last\n\nthis great day connecticut');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9298, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Tony Dale', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-159', 'Last week, I took a train from Norwalk to Grand Central for the first time in four years. I can&#039;t remember rush hour ever being such a bad experience.  The train was late and jammed with many people standing.  The car was cold, had a strong funky smell and the seats were dirty. The ride reminded me of a documentary on train travel in rural India except there were no people or small farm animals riding on the roof.  I don&#039;t know how regular commuters can do this ride and still have good energy and attitude at work.', '2011-10-16T04:28:48+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story tony dale week i took train norwalk grand central time years i remember rush hour bad experience train late jammed people standing cold strong funky smell seats dirty ride reminded documentary train travel rural india people small farm animals riding roof i know regular commuters ride good energy attitude work');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9299, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Ira', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-154', 'One way to lessen foreign dependence on oil...ride the train.  When is that Blackrock station going to open already?  Pleasantly surprised to see the cops riding trains again.', '2011-10-16T04:28:49+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story ira way lessen foreign dependence oilride train blackrock station going open pleasantly surprised cops riding trains');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9300, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by len more', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-152', 'absolutely and utterly ridiculous how m.t.a. is decides to cut back on the schedule when people rely on public transportation to get to and from work!!', '2011-10-16T04:28:50+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story len absolutely utterly ridiculous mta decides cut schedule people rely public transportation work');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9301, 'Comment on Flood watch in effect as heavy rain falls by Tweets that mention Flood watch in effect as heavy rain falls - The BlogJam - Connecticut News -- Topsy.com', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/25/flood-watch-in-effect-as-heavy-rain-falls/#comment-150', '[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Stamford Advocate, The News-Times, Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, ctpoststratford and others. ctpoststratford said: Flood watch, wind advisory in effect as heavy rain hits area this morning. Leave extra time for commute: http://bit.ly/i6AG4D #ctweather [...]', '2011-10-16T04:28:50+02:00', '', 'flood watch effect heavy rain tweets mention flood watch effect heavy rain blogjam connecticut news topsycom post mentioned twitter stamford advocate news times connecticut post greenwich time ctpoststratford ctpoststratford said flood watch wind advisory effect heavy rain hits area morning leave extra time commute http//bitly/i6ag4d #ctweather');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9302, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Maureen', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-147', 'Just about a month ago, I was commuting home from Greenwich to the Redding station.  I have to switch trains in Stamford to connect with the Danbury train.  On this particular night, we were told to stay on our train (which originated in NYC)and switch in South Norwalk for the Danbury connection.  Almost all of the Danbury commuters in Stamford paid attention to the announcement and got on the train I was on, in order to meet the Danbury train in South Norwalk.\n\nOnce we got in South Norwalk, there is an announcement that we will be waiting in South Norwalk until a &#039;special train&#039; comes, which is carrying additional Danbury commuters.  Our full train of people had to wait about 25 minutes for this &#039;special train&#039; to show up.  Once it did, we were astounded to see 3 people get off the &#039;special train&#039; and get on our train.  \n\nI would like to ask Metro North - &quot;Is that an effective use of resources to send a &#039;special train&#039; for three people while making an entire trainload of people wait 25 minutes and hold up other trains in the process??&quot;  I think not!', '2011-10-16T04:28:51+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story maureen just month ago i commuting home greenwich redding station i switch trains stamford connect danbury train particular night told stay train originated nycand switch south norwalk danbury connection danbury commuters stamford paid attention announcement got train i order meet danbury train south norwalk\n\nonce got south norwalk announcement waiting south norwalk special train comes carrying additional danbury commuters train people wait 25 minutes special train did astounded 3 people special train train \n\ni like ask metro north effective use resources send special train people making entire trainload people wait 25 minutes hold trains process i think');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9303, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Big John Stud', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-146', 'New feature on the 6:17am out of BPT this week, constant loud buzzing noise coming from the broken intercom system. Its really soothing when you want to get some shut eye. Those 6&quot; cracked subwoofers in the ceiling from 1972 are muzak to my ears! \n\nLastly I have a question for my fellow commuters...\n\nWhy does everyone feel the need to get out of their seats 10-15 minutes prior to their stop and stand in the aisles? My biggest problem with this is that i usually have one of your @sses, sachels or coats in my face. I also find it disturbing that when the train is coming to a stop and I stand up to get my bag and jacket from the overhead you give me a dirty look that I am invading your space in the aisle. Then there are some of you that stand in the aisle and when women try to get out of their seats to exit the train you just keep walking towards the door instead of letting them go in front of you. Really? Where are your manners? \n\nThe most mind numbing part of the whole scenario is when I eventually get out of the train I walk past 90% of you. You&#039;re in a hurry to go nowhere fast! \n\nIts kind of like when you fly in a plane. The minute the plane stops, everyone is smashing each other grabbing their luggage from the overheads and then you stand and wait in line for the door to open.  \n\nHELLO????????', '2011-10-16T04:28:51+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story big john stud new feature 617am bpt week constant loud buzzing noise coming broken intercom really soothing want shut eye 6 cracked subwoofers ceiling 1972 muzak ears \n\nlastly i question fellow commuters\n\nwhy does feel need seats 10 15 minutes prior stop stand aisles biggest problem i usually @sses sachels coats face i disturbing train coming stop i stand bag jacket overhead dirty look i invading space aisle stand aisle women try seats exit train just walking door instead letting really manners \n\nthe mind numbing scenario i eventually train i walk past 90 youre hurry \n\nits kind like fly plane minute plane stops smashing grabbing luggage overheads stand wait line door open \n\nhello');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9304, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Ted', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-145', 'Has anyone ever taken a train anywhere else \nin the World? Anywhere?  The cars smell, no seats\nand there are conductors walking around in hats\nand seat checks like it&#039;s 1958. Cash only. Duct tape\non the floor. Ripped seats. 20 years of this 5 days a week.\nSame bs.', '2011-10-16T04:28:52+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story ted taken train \nin world cars smell seats\nand conductors walking hats\nand seat checks like 1958 cash duct tape\non floor ripped seats 20 years 5 days week\nsame bs');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9305, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Carrie', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-144', 'I take Metro-North train service from NYC to Milford to visit my parents on a monthly basis, my dog travels along with me. I have been noticing that MANY of these cars are completely infested with cockroaches! This is absolutely disgusting. I mentioned something to the conductor, but of course she played like she had no idea what I was speaking of. Watch for roaches when on this line, they are everywhere.', '2011-10-16T04:28:53+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story carrie i metro north train service nyc milford visit parents monthly basis dog travels i noticing cars completely infested cockroaches absolutely disgusting i mentioned conductor course played like idea i speaking watch roaches line');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9306, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by nikki', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-143', 'Althought the trains timeliness most days is uncertain, you can bet any amount of money our increased tax dollars will once again be wasted and squandered by the yahoos in Hartford whose only motto is &quot;tax and spend&quot;.  And as the price of gas here continues to skyrocket, the overcrowding on the trains will only get worse.  Meanwhile, the equipment is well beyond its useful lifespan and the new trains won&#039;t be in operation until who knows when -- if ever.  I often joke about being retired from my job before I have the opportunity to ride in one of them.  And at this point in time, it&#039;s looking as if it will be a fact!', '2011-10-16T04:28:53+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story nikki althought trains timeliness days uncertain bet money increased tax dollars wasted squandered yahoos hartford motto tax spend price gas continues skyrocket overcrowding trains worse equipment useful lifespan new trains wont operation knows i joke retired job i opportunity ride point time looking fact');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9307, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by coffeedrinker', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-137', 'I commute frpm Bridgeport to NYC and have experienced very few problems this winter. Frankly,the thing that causes most of the delay in Bridgeport is the narrow one-lane passage underneath the railroad bridge. Can they open up that driveway next to the sidewalk so pedestrian traffic can flow more smoothly?', '2011-10-16T04:28:54+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story coffeedrinker i commute frpm bridgeport nyc experienced problems winter franklythe thing causes delay bridgeport narrow lane passage underneath railroad bridge open driveway sidewalk pedestrian traffic flow smoothly');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9308, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by dvd', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-136', 'dirty and rundown trains\nlack of affordable parking\nembarassment to the state and our country', '2011-10-16T04:28:55+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story dvd dirty rundown trains\nlack affordable state country');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9309, 'Comment on Stamford roads passable by Glenbrook?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/stamford-roads-passable/#comment-135', 'How are roads passable when no plows or salt trucks have been through Glenbrook at all? It&#039;s been snowing for 9 hours and major streets -Scofield, Center, etc. - are untouched. Slowest response this season and some people DO have to get to work today.', '2011-10-16T04:28:55+02:00', '', 'stamford roads passable glenbrook roads passable plows salt trucks glenbrook snowing 9 hours major streets scofield center untouched slowest response season people work today');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9310, 'Comment on Winter weather creates snowy, slick roads for morning commuters by Tweets that mention Winter weather creates snowy, slick roads for morning commuters - The BlogJam - Connecticut News -- Topsy.com', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/21/winter-weather-creates-snowy-slick-roads-for-morning-commuters/#comment-134', '[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Stamford Advocate, Connecticut Post, BabyBoi, Tom Cleary, Greenwich Time and others. Greenwich Time said: Snow-covered and slick roads this A.M., but storm should be over by 9. 3 to 5 inches possible. High of 35. http://bit.ly/e1Evbo #ctweather [...]', '2011-10-16T04:28:56+02:00', '', 'winter weather creates snowy slick roads morning commuters tweets mention winter weather creates snowy slick roads morning commuters blogjam connecticut news topsycom post mentioned twitter stamford advocate connecticut post babyboi tom cleary greenwich time greenwich time said snow covered slick roads storm 9 3 5 inches possible high 35 http//bitly/e1evbo #ctweather');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9311, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Diane', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-130', 'WHY IS THEIR NO ACCOUNTABILITY!\n\nStory about Metro North on CBS last week had Metro North stating next winter would be even worse.  How is that possible is new cars are to be rolling out this month?  Who over sees Metro North? Is it governors? senators? who do we talk to.  Seems Metro North has free reign to simply say sorry not ready yet, sorry things are broke, sorry cars are full ,sorry we need to buy cars from halfway around the world, sorry.  Give me a break. In the real world this company would boe out of business and a competitor would be taking over.\n\nNO MORE EXCUSES JUST FIX IT!!!', '2011-10-16T04:28:57+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story diane metro north cbs week metro north stating winter worse possible new cars rolling month sees metro north governors senators talk metro north free reign simply say sorry ready sorry things broke sorry cars sorry need buy cars halfway world sorry break real world company boe business competitor taking over\n\nno excuses just fix');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9312, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by vincent', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-127', 'The commute between Greenwich and Grand Central this week has been terrific. (referring to the 738am to GCT and the return at 531pm). \n\nOne interesting note about the 738am train from Greenwich to GCT...the train has been arriving early 730am and waits until 738am. There are PLENTY of seats. Unbelievable. The train now stops in Portchester and Rye, but what a difference. Heated, roomy diesel trains with tons of seats. \n\nWhat is the adage, &#039;let&#039;s take one day at a time!&#039;.  Cold weather returns tomorrow. Time will tell.', '2011-10-16T04:28:57+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story vincent commute greenwich grand central week terrific referring 738am gct return 531pm \n\none interesting note 738am train greenwich gctthe train arriving early 730am waits 738am plenty seats unbelievable train stops portchester rye difference heated roomy diesel trains tons seats \n\nwhat adage lets day time cold weather returns tomorrow time tell');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9313, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Louis Stewells Brucker', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-125', 'Feb 17th morning commute , 722am Bridgeport to GCT -\nBrooklyn Decker &amp; Angelina Jolie give up their seats for me and choose to stand. They get on in Westport with all the beautiful people.\nI must say there were seats available today and the train didn&rsquo;t seem as crowded. The MTA has provided passengers with a masseuse for de-stressing. The Car was heated clean and bright. I enjoy the soft classical music playing in between stops. \n\nFeb 17th, Thursday Eve commute &ndash; 532pm Express GCT to Bridgeport PLENTY of room, there were many happy passengers,shared homemade baked goods. Not sure what they will do with all those extra goodies. Some passengers are singing &amp; the air smells like roses. Again I count my blessings because the MTA is going my way! The Bar Car is serving complimentary Heinekens!Sweet.\n\n\n-Gotta take my meds now &amp; my nurse say&#039;s it&#039;s nite-nite time...', '2011-10-16T04:28:58+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story louis stewells brucker feb 17th morning commute 722am bridgeport gct \nbrooklyn decker & angelina jolie seats choose stand westport beautiful people\ni say seats available today train didn’t crowded mta provided passengers masseuse stressing heated clean bright i enjoy soft classical music playing stops \n\nfeb 17th thursday eve commute – 532pm express gct bridgeport plenty room happy passengersshared homemade baked goods sure extra goodies passengers singing & air smells like roses i count blessings mta going way bar serving complimentary heinekenssweet\n\n\n gotta meds & nurse says nite nite time');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9314, 'Comment on Mild weather to continue by Tweets that mention Mild weather to continue - The BlogJam - Connecticut News -- Topsy.com', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/17/mild-weather-to-continue/#comment-124', '[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by The News-Times, Connecticut Post and ljanynt, Greenwich Time. Greenwich Time said: Mild weather to continue http://t.co/xY6o2xQ #ctweather [...]', '2011-10-16T04:28:58+02:00', '', 'mild weather continue tweets mention mild weather continue blogjam connecticut news topsycom post mentioned twitter news times connecticut post ljanynt greenwich time greenwich time said mild weather continue http//tco/xy6o2xq #ctweather');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9315, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Joey', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-121', 'The trains are overcrowded, filthy and infested with cockroaches. How is it that we live in the wealthiest part of the nation and we can&#039;t get what we pay for?', '2011-10-16T04:28:59+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story joey trains overcrowded filthy infested cockroaches live wealthiest nation pay');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9316, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by ST Commuter', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-120', 'I commute from Stamford to Grand Central every day. I couldnt be any happier with the service that Metro North has provided during this crazy winter. There have been a couple delays on days of serious snow events, but otherwise, the service has been short of outstanding. \n\nI&#039;m sure there are many people that have had plenty of trying commutes, but I wouldnt blame Metro North, I&#039;d blame mother nature. It could be worse, we could be forced to travel inferior rails like LIRR and NJ transit.', '2011-10-16T04:28:59+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story st commuter i commute stamford grand central day i happier service metro north provided crazy winter couple delays days snow events service short outstanding \n\nim sure people plenty trying commutes i wouldnt blame metro north id blame mother nature worse forced travel inferior rails like lirr nj transit');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9317, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by danielle', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-119', 'I&#039;m lucky i still have a job with how many times I&#039;ve been late this winter due to metro North!!!', '2011-10-16T04:29:00+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story danielle lucky i job times ive late winter metro north');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9318, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Fed up in Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-118', 'The train service between Stamford and GCT has become a bit more reliable in the past few days.  I do beleive that when you buy a ticket you should be gyaranteed a seat.  The rush hour evening trains that express to stamford with this new reduced winter schedule are standing room only.  What i find hard to believe is that we were able to purchase used cars from Virgina a few years back(they are being used on shore line east) i repeat used cars from a rail road that was upgrading to be used by one of the largest commuter rails in the country.  How can that be? Those used cars were in better shape than most of our fleet.  Why has it taken so long for Metro North to upgrade the New Haven Line. They collect an enormaous amount of money from the riders.  Watch our fares increase exponentially as our new governor taxes Ct to death. Time to move.', '2011-10-16T04:29:00+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story fed stamford train service stamford gct bit reliable past days i beleive buy ticket gyaranteed seat rush hour evening trains express stamford new reduced winter schedule standing room i hard believe able purchase used cars virgina years backthey used shore line east i repeat used cars rail road upgrading used largest commuter rails country used cars better shape fleet taken long metro north upgrade new haven line collect enormaous money riders watch fares increase exponentially new governor taxes ct death time');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9319, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by dogwalker', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-113', 'I hate to tell you guys that in spite of all the troubles that we have had these last few weeks - we still have massively better rail service than other areas of the country.  SEPTA - the public rail system in Philadelphia - does not even bother to include times of arrival at many suburban stations in its schedules - taking the attitude it gets there when it gets there.\n\nNew Jersey Transit has achieved a state of occupancy levels on many of its trains where conductors are forced to eject riders every day from certain trains because of severe over crowding.\n\nI&#039;ll take a bad couple of weeks over a bad system', '2011-10-16T04:29:02+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story dogwalker i hate tell guys spite troubles weeks massively better rail service areas country septa public rail philadelphia does bother include times arrival suburban stations schedules taking attitude gets gets there\n\nnew jersey transit achieved state occupancy levels trains conductors forced eject riders day certain trains severe crowding\n\nill bad couple weeks bad');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9320, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by West coaster', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-111', 'I just moved back east from the west coast. Metro North makes me feel as if I live in a Third World country. It is unbelievable. I thought it was bad when I came and there was no wifi and no one seemed to care. Then it was no air conditioning in 90 degree weather. This is unbelievable. \n\nAt the Stamford station, I use the overhead schedule, the elevator and the escalator each day. A good day is if at least 2 of them work. Never mind electronic schedules outside, signs telling you which way to go, etc. \n\nUnbelievable!', '2011-10-16T04:29:02+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story west coaster i just moved east west coast metro north makes feel i live world country unbelievable i thought bad i came wifi care air conditioning 90 degree weather unbelievable \n\nat stamford station i use overhead schedule elevator escalator day good day 2 work mind electronic schedules outside signs telling way \n\nunbelievable');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9321, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Peter', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-110', 'Metro North was running trains with less cars than normal long before the snow started falling. I  have been commuting SoNo to GCT for years and now feel like I am in a third world country.  Very very sad with the economy in the dumpster we cannot make trains here in the USA, instead farm them out half way around the world for their arrival years behind schedule. Pathetic America. pathetic.  Inteview on CBS said 2010-2011 Winter would be bad but nex year would be even worse.  How and Why!!!??? Why would next winter be worse if the new trains are to start rolling out in February.  I am writing this on Feb 12, 2011 with no sign of the Mythical-8&#039;s that were supposed to arrive in 2009.  How could it be worse next year.  Should I quit  my job in NYC because standing 50% of the time has tested my sciatic nerve to no end?  What is going on with these darn trains.  Why does everything take so long and still be so late.  Who is running the show?', '2011-10-16T04:29:03+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story peter metro north running trains cars normal long snow started falling i commuting sono gct years feel like i world country sad economy dumpster make trains instead farm half way world arrival years schedule pathetic america pathetic inteview cbs said 2010 2011 winter bad nex year worse winter worse new trains start rolling february i writing feb 12 2011 sign mythical 8s supposed arrive 2009 worse year i quit job nyc standing 50 time tested sciatic nerve end going darn trains does long late running');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9322, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by anothercanceledtrain', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-106', 'My experience this morning, Friday, Feb 11th Greenwich to New York GCT\n\n723am Greenwich to GCT - CANCELLED \n\nOh well, too bad, so sad I thought. Grin n bear it.', '2011-10-16T04:29:03+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story experience morning friday feb 11th greenwich new york gct\n\n723am greenwich gct cancelled \n\noh bad sad i thought grin n bear');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9323, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Concerned Commuter', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-104', 'It&#039;s Friday. I actually got a seat on the way into GCT today.  1 day this week sitting.  Good times.', '2011-10-16T04:29:04+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story concerned commuter friday i actually got seat way gct today 1 day week sitting good times');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9324, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Jeff', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-103', 'Does anyone believe the statements by CT DOT?  &quot;Any issues encountered thus far during testing have been rectified,&quot; DOT spokesman Kevin Nursick said. Stamford Advocate February 11, 2011.  If so, then why did the DOT and Metro-North say that they could not test the cars during the recent past weeks due to weather related issues.  Why did the DOT and Metro-North allocate another $12 million for 7 months of testing for software glitches?  To the firm that has an alliance with the past Metro-North President who let the contract to Kawasaki?  This is becoming criminal not engineering.', '2011-10-16T04:29:04+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story jeff does believe statements ct dot issues encountered far testing rectified dot spokesman kevin nursick said stamford advocate february 11 2011 did dot metro north say test cars recent past weeks weather related issues did dot metro north allocate $12 million 7 months testing software glitches firm alliance past metro north president let contract kawasaki criminal engineering');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9325, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Frustrated Commuter', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-100', 'I take the MTA New Haven Line daily, and the new changes because of &quot;winter weather&quot; have provided me with many horror stories.  The following being the worst:\n\nI took the 6:37pm local train from Stamford to New Haven.  Since this is peak hour, I knew it would be crowded, but what I experienced was beyond the norm.  We all pushed into the train cars like sardines. Since I was one of the last individuals on, I was standing, in the train vestibile area (where the doors are) with 13 others, crammed like cattle.  There were people standing in the aisles, and we couldn&#039;t even move.  The cherry on top you ask?  Oh yeah, the last 2 cars lost power as soon as we pulled out of Stamford.  That meant, no heat or ventillation circulating (needless to say it was 14 degrees that evening).  Also, no lights were on - just the head lamps by the doors.  It got very uncomfortable and the conductors made no announcements about the power shutting off.  The most frustrating thing, was the fact we couldn&#039;t even move to another car since people were in the aisles.  This is just completely inexcuseable.  MTA is treating us like human cattle.  We have been through worse winters.  It&#039;s the equipment that keeps failing time and time again. Those new M8 cars should have been on the tracks years ago.', '2011-10-16T04:29:05+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story frustrated commuter i mta new haven line daily new changes winter weather provided horror stories following worst\n\ni took 637pm local train stamford new haven peak hour i knew crowded i experienced norm pushed train cars like sardines i individuals i standing train vestibile area doors 13 crammed like cattle people standing aisles cherry ask oh yeah 2 cars lost power soon pulled stamford meant heat ventillation circulating needless say 14 degrees evening lights just head lamps doors got uncomfortable conductors announcements power shutting frustrating thing fact people aisles just completely inexcuseable mta treating like human cattle worse winters equipment keeps failing time time new m8 cars tracks years ago');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9326, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Rob', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-97', '$308 a month for the privilege of no heat, standing room only, late trains, non existent trains sometimes and theoretical new trains &quot;on their way&quot;? Good times.', '2011-10-16T04:29:07+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story rob $308 month privilege heat standing room late trains existent trains theoretical new trains way good times');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9327, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Mr. X', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-94', 'HHere is an intersting email exchange by a &quot;concerned&quot; commuter Mr. X(read second email first) and the response by the MTA (first email)...Somebody&#039;s not listening!! \n\nDear Mr. X:\n\nThank you for your e-mail regarding your experience traveling to Grand Central \nTerminal on February 2, 2011.  Please accept our apologies for any \nunpleasantness.  \n\nOur ?courtesy ride? policy allows customers to use the previous month?s monthly \nticket for one ride on any train arriving in or departing from Grand Central \nTerminal before 10:00 AM on the first business day of the new month.  While we \nregret any misunderstanding, horrible conditions notwithstanding, the conductor \nwas not able to accept your January monthly ticket on February 2. However, if \nyou were assessed a one-way fare, you may contact me at 914-461-0583 to discuss \nthis matter further.\n\nAgain, please accept our apologies for any unpleasantness.\n\nSincerely,\n\n\nJesse Vallely	\nSenior Customer Service Specialist\n\n\n\n\n\nCustomer (X) - 02/08/2011 04:40 PM\nAs we are all going through a difficult and trying period, it would help ease \nthe tension between us harried commuters and the railroad if you specifically \ngave your conductors and train employees some discretion to use more common \nsense in dealing with and enforcing the railroad&#039;s normal policies during \nabnormal times.  For example, last week during the snowstorm, I did not commute \nto the city on February 1, but did go in the next day, the 2nd.  I always \npurchase my monthly ticket each month at Grand Central and normally give the \nprior month&#039;s ticket to the conductor on the first morning commute as \nconsideration for that ride - a courtesy policy I understand is accepted by Metro north \nsince there is no revenue loss to the railroad.  However, on this particular \nday - it being the 2nd and not the 1st of the month - despite the horrific train\nconditions -a delay and a &quot;no heat&quot; car, the snow and ice the prior day, and the \notherwise overall terrible train performance that wwe have had to bear - and notwithstanding that it was obvious \nthat I was a regular monthly commuter (the same conductor knows me from my daily \ncommute!!) he proceeded to refuse to accept the ticket saying it was &quot;normal&quot; \nrailroad policy to refuse the courtesy except on the morning of the 1st...Now I do not know whether you can use the word &quot;normal&quot; this \nwinter when dealing with New Haven line commuting, but clearly this particular \nconductor had to use some common sense and be flexible - especially since here \nis a situation with no net loss of revenue to the railroad. For example, this morning when on an extremely late and extremely crowded (SRO in the aisles!!) train, he still insisted on walking through to check tickets!!  Understand that if \nservice continues to be less than expected - by a significant amount, then your overall policies had better start to \nreflect this fact as well.  I can tell you that consumers are getting angry (imagine the time I took to write this email) and there will be a point where the situation becomes contentious - surely to be avoided at all costs- so I suggest you do all within your power to alleviate some of the tension perhaps as simply as  \nThomas Paine eloquently said a long time ago - you need to introduce common sense into the equation!!', '2011-10-16T04:29:08+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story mr x hhere intersting email exchange concerned commuter mr xread second email response mta emailsomebodys listening \n\ndear mr x\n\nthank mail regarding experience traveling grand central \nterminal february 2 2011 accept apologies \nunpleasantness \n\nour courtesy ride policy allows customers use previous months monthly \nticket ride train arriving departing grand central \nterminal 1000 business day new month \nregret misunderstanding horrible conditions notwithstanding conductor \nwas able accept january monthly ticket february 2 \nyou assessed way fare contact 914 461 0583 discuss \nthis matter further\n\nagain accept apologies vallely \nsenior customer service x 02/08/2011 0440 pm\nas going difficult trying period help ease \nthe tension harried commuters railroad specifically \ngave conductors train employees discretion use common \nsense dealing enforcing railroads normal policies \nabnormal times example week snowstorm i did commute \nto city february 1 did day 2nd i \npurchase monthly ticket month grand central normally \nprior months ticket conductor morning commute \nconsideration ride courtesy policy i understand accepted metro north \nsince revenue loss railroad particular \nday 2nd 1st month despite horrific train\nconditions delay heat snow ice prior day \notherwise overall terrible train performance wwe bear notwithstanding obvious \nthat i regular monthly commuter conductor knows daily \ncommute proceeded refuse accept ticket saying normal \nrailroad policy refuse courtesy morning 1stnow i know use word normal \nwinter dealing new haven line commuting clearly particular \nconductor use common sense flexible especially \nis situation net loss revenue railroad example morning extremely late extremely crowded sro aisles train insisted walking check tickets understand \nservice continues expected significant overall policies better start \nreflect fact i tell consumers getting angry imagine time i took write email point situation contentious surely avoided costs i suggest power alleviate tension simply \nthomas paine eloquently said long time ago need introduce common sense equation');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9328, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by MyTrainHadHeatThisAMYea', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-91', '&quot;And even when the first cars start running, it will be three years before all 300 are on the tracks,&quot; Cameron told his fellow commuters. &quot;We have more winters like this to come.&quot;\n\nCameron&#039;s council is inviting commuters to attend its Feb. 16 meeting at 7 p.m. at Stamford City Hall to question senior Metro-North and DOT staff.', '2011-10-16T04:29:09+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story cars start running years 300 tracks cameron told fellow commuters winters like come\n\ncamerons council inviting commuters attend feb 16 meeting 7 pm stamford city hall question senior metro north dot staff');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9329, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by StillShivering', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-86', 'Did someone get a hot tub installed at their house?', '2011-10-16T04:29:11+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story stillshivering did hot tub installed house');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9330, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by David Forster', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-84', 'MetroNorth should do what the NFL did after the seating fiasco and the pr disaster at Dallas Stadium this past Super Bowl Sunday. For passengers who have to stand, MetroNorth should reimburse them triple the amount they paid for that ride or comp us all on the commute until they get their rolling stock into shape and can deliver what we paid for.', '2011-10-16T04:29:12+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story david forster metronorth nfl did seating fiasco pr disaster dallas stadium past super bowl sunday passengers stand metronorth reimburse triple paid ride comp commute rolling stock shape deliver paid');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9331, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by OK', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-77', 'Bathroom fumes on the trains seem to be affecting the ventilation systems- I guess that happens when cars are in operation for 30+ years.  After the 111 minute ride from GCT to New Haven, I vomited from the terrible smell.  Although less strong in some cars, the bathroom odor sometimes makes me ill after a long ride.  On a separate but related matter, I am curious as to how often the trains are cleaned, as I have only ever seen them filthy and with accumulated garbage.', '2011-10-16T04:29:15+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story ok bathroom fumes trains affecting ventilation systems i guess happens cars operation 30 years 111 minute ride gct new haven i vomited terrible smell strong cars bathroom odor makes ill long ride separate related matter i curious trains cleaned i seen filthy accumulated garbage');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9332, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Beth', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-76', 'Trains are way overpriced for the service we are getting these days. Where are the new cars??? Trains are late most mornings and they are SRO since trains are short by several cars. Tracks are announced at the last minute leaving GCT-- which creates free for all. This seems to happen mostly on Fri. Trains are mostly very hot -- I guess that&#039;s better than cold. The only way to cope is to try to adjust your hours to avoid peak times. Thanks also to several very nice men who have given me their seats in the past few weeks.', '2011-10-16T04:29:15+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story beth trains way overpriced service getting days new cars trains late mornings sro trains short cars tracks announced minute leaving gct creates free happen fri trains hot i guess thats better cold way cope try adjust hours avoid peak times thanks nice men given seats past weeks');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9333, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Ruth', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-75', 'I&#039;ve been commuting from South Norwalk to GCT for 2 years. Obviously, it&#039;s not the conductor&#039;s fault what happens with the trains. They don&#039;t make the schedules, so it&#039;s unfair to blame them. Sometimes they have attitudes, but it&#039;s probably from dealing with our complaints day in and day out. The trains are definitely crowded. I get on in South Norwalk and always get a seat, but by the time we get to Stamford, many people are left standing. Returning from GCT to SoNo is a crap shoot. If you want a seat, you have to get to the train at least 15 minutes ahead of departure time, which isn&#039;t always easy. And since December, there are always people standing in the aisle the entire way. All in all tho, I still have to say, I think the conductors and station agents try to keep us in the loop, given the frustrating conditions. I&#039;m sure they would like nothing more than new, less crowded train cars as well!', '2011-10-16T04:29:16+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story ruth ive commuting south norwalk gct 2 years obviously conductors fault happens trains make schedules unfair blame attitudes probably dealing complaints day day trains definitely crowded i south norwalk seat time stamford people left standing returning gct sono crap shoot want seat train 15 minutes ahead departure time isnt easy december people standing aisle entire way tho i say i think conductors station agents try loop given frustrating conditions sure like new crowded train cars');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9334, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Alex', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-74', 'The state of Metro-North has made it very simple: I drive into Manhattan now. The car&#039;s more comfortable, and I control the schedule 100% \n\nMetro-North is a total disgrace. There&#039;s no other way to characterize it. First-world dollars for a third-world commuting experience? No thanks. I&#039;ll sit in the traffic, which looks good by comparison.', '2011-10-16T04:29:16+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story alex state metro north simple i drive manhattan cars comfortable i control schedule 100 \n\nmetro north disgrace theres way characterize world dollars world commuting experience thanks ill sit traffic looks good comparison');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9335, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Mark', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-73', 'I used to take the train from Naugatuck to Bridgeport and then trasfer to the New Haven line to go to Norwalk once or twice a week, I have since stopped because it was too inconsistent. I now just drive and sit in traffic and it has made my commute much more expensive as it is stressful too. But hey what can you do it&#039;s not like they want to not make money and have frustrated travelers.', '2011-10-16T04:29:17+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story mark i used train naugatuck bridgeport trasfer new haven line norwalk twice week i stopped inconsistent i just drive sit traffic commute expensive stressful hey like want make money frustrated travelers');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9336, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Fred', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-72', '&quot;It&rsquo;s a scandal that the M-8 cars are so overdue. I&rsquo;m not sure why the state government has not called for hearings on the failure of MetroNorth to work out the software glitches and get these trains rolling.\n\nThere doesn&rsquo;t appear to be any accountability and no one has any solution.&quot;\n\nThe software problem is Kawasaki&#039;s failure, Metro North has nothing to do with it.  Kawasaki still has possession of the cars and is working on the problem.  When take the low bid you get what you pay for.', '2011-10-16T04:29:18+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story fred it’s scandal 8 cars overdue i’m sure state government called hearings failure metronorth work software glitches trains rolling\n\nthere doesn’t appear accountability solution\n\nthe software problem kawasakis failure metro north kawasaki possession cars working problem low bid pay');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9337, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Matt', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-70', 'I&#039;ve been riding Metro North out of Stratford to GCT since 1995. Every single year they cry the same story and blame faulty equipment and weather for delays... short trains... cancellations....no heat...no a/c... repulsive toilets. But they can get away with it and raise fares because...no competition...the only game in town ! Over 100 years of service on this line should have left someone with enough knowledge to keep these garbage trains in shape and not field equipment that can&#039;t handle the weather. Snow is no surprise... it happens every year. And leaves that bring a train to a grinding halt ??!!.. are you kidding me.... It must be rocket science.  think', '2011-10-16T04:29:19+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story matt ive riding metro north stratford gct 1995 single year story blame faulty equipment weather delays short trains cancellationsno heatno a/c repulsive toilets away raise fares becauseno competitionthe game town 100 years service line left knowledge garbage trains shape field equipment handle weather snow surprise happens year leaves bring train grinding halt kidding rocket science think');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9338, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by MNRR', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-69', 'Nothing new here. Trains have long been old, smelly, crowded, and slow. We&#039;ve just raised the bar a little bit. And other than the occasional announcement I&#039;ve never seen train staff do more than punch tickets.', '2011-10-16T04:29:19+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story mnrr new trains long old smelly crowded slow weve just raised bar little bit occasional announcement ive seen train staff punch tickets');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9339, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Marshall', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-68', 'I rode the 8:07 out of GCT the last two Fridays, and in both cases there were deadhead cars.  In the first case, on Jan 28th, the 8:04 and 8:07 express trains to New Haven were combined into a single 10-car train.  However the conductors decided en route to clear the head car and run a 9-car train, forcing passengers to move back.  The same thing happened on Feb 4th though the two trains weren&#039;t combined.  But the head cars were deadheaded again, leading me to wonder what rush hour train was shortchanged its usual complement of cars to not be used on the train I rode.  \n\nOn the weekends I noticed ample use of the diesel push-pull trainsets covering the GCT-New Haven runs.  Couldn&#039;t Metro North pull one of these off the Hudson Line to cover another New Haven line run during the week?  It seems to be the overcrowding is on the New Haven line, not the Hudson.\n\nI also wonder whether the M7s in use on the Hudson and Harlem lines couldn&#039;t at least get as far as Mount Vernon East?  I know the third rail ends between there and Pelham but at least they could make that one station stop maybe on a rush hour train until the current crisis is resolved.', '2011-10-16T04:29:20+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story marshall i rode 807 gct fridays cases deadhead cars case jan 28th 804 807 express trains new haven combined single 10 train conductors decided route clear head run 9 train forcing passengers thing happened feb 4th trains werent combined head cars deadheaded leading wonder rush hour train shortchanged usual complement cars used train i rode \n\non weekends i noticed ample use diesel push pull trainsets covering gct new haven runs metro north pull hudson line cover new haven line run week overcrowding new haven line hudson\n\ni wonder m7s use hudson harlem lines far mount vernon east i know rail ends pelham make station stop maybe rush hour train current crisis resolved');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9340, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Leslie', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-67', 'Last week was the icing on the cake as our train broke down in New Rochelle around 9:30pm. After waiting for 45 minutes I gave up and had to pay $100 to take a cab to Bridgeport CT. I understand what the state is working with but it is disgusting that you pay $28 round trip to NYC and get this type of service day in and day out on 1970&#039;s trains.', '2011-10-16T04:29:20+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story leslie week icing cake train broke new rochelle 930pm waiting 45 minutes i gave pay $100 cab bridgeport ct i understand state working disgusting pay $28 round trip nyc type service day day 1970s trains');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9341, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Derek W. Brown', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-66', 'I&#039;ve taken Metro north into Manhattan several times over the past six weeks, always off-peak. The trains are still crowded at that hour and the waste disposal system is ineffective. I for one am tired of riding in a care that reeks of chlorinated human waste. Not the most aromatic of smells for a 71-minute trip.\n\nHere we are, living in the wealthiest county in the United States of America and our legislators think it is more important to fund soccer fields for the lavender bedroom communities surrounding Hartford than upgrade the rail system. It is typical of Connecticut&#039;s dysfunctional legislature to not fix something until it is badly broken.', '2011-10-16T04:29:21+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story derek w brown ive taken metro north manhattan times past weeks peak trains crowded hour waste disposal ineffective i tired riding care reeks chlorinated human waste aromatic smells 71 minute trip\n\nhere living wealthiest county united states america legislators think fund soccer fields lavender bedroom communities surrounding hartford upgrade rail typical connecticuts dysfunctional legislature fix badly broken');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9342, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Emme Rivers', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-63', 'The terrible thing is my teenager depends on the Metro North to get to school.  With all the delays, last minute train cancellations and lack of announcements...it causes so much stress on him and on us. We are terrified he&#039;ll end up in NYC at some point.  Bottom line..they should do a much better job with announcements especially in the A.M. when they know kids are trying to get to school and adults to work.', '2011-10-16T04:29:22+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story emme rivers terrible thing teenager depends metro north school delays minute train cancellations lack announcementsit causes stress terrified hell end nyc point linethey better job announcements especially know kids trying school adults work');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9343, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by WTF', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-62', 'I think that there should be an investigation into the entire Kawasaki selection process. Stick to Motorcycles and Jet Skis?\nAre we paying interest on the bonding for these virtual cars?', '2011-10-16T04:29:22+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story wtf i think investigation entire kawasaki selection process stick motorcycles jet skis\nare paying bonding virtual cars');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9344, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by George R', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-61', '&quot;Our tax dollars disappear to Hartford while we in Fairfield County are left with Soviet-style transport. The trains are a mess and the Merritt is a diabolical drive in bad weather as the drainage is hopelessly screwed up and needs fixing now.&quot;\n\nIf you live in CT and work in NY, then you pay your taxes to Albany, not Hartford.  NY state does not reciprocate taxes with CT.  So maybe NY State should pay a bigger chunk of the Metro North shortfall (i.e., the difference between operating the system versus the collected fares), since it&#039;s mostly a system to move CT residents to NY state.', '2011-10-16T04:29:23+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story george r tax dollars disappear hartford fairfield county left soviet style transport trains mess merritt diabolical drive bad weather drainage hopelessly screwed needs fixing now\n\nif live ct work ny pay taxes albany hartford ny state does reciprocate taxes ct maybe ny state pay bigger chunk metro north shortfall difference operating versus collected fares ct residents ny state');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9345, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Pat', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-60', 'I have been hearing about new train cars since I was in high school - I am 30...Meanwhile, the kicker is that the Harlem and Hudson riders pull in on-time in shiny new trains every morning, looking happy as clams....while the NH Line accounts for almost 50% of total riders, and we sit in the same cars my grandfather commuted in. And dont give me the overheard wire, AC/DC current BS - that shouldnt take ten years to figure out.\n\nI have a few times given the old &quot;you want to charge me a peak fare for an off-peak schedule?&quot; comment to the conductors this month...with mixed responses. The most disappointing feeling every morning is when you realize that when the door lines up with where you are standing on the platform, and its a bathroom car, and you got there early for no reason at all, because you have to find somewhere else to sit (or stand) unless you want to breathe that concoction for an hour. \n\nSo we chug on, late trains, short on cars and patience, but someone has to pay those bloated pensions and the overtime timesheet roulette that the MTA plays every day...may as well be us.', '2011-10-16T04:29:23+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story pat i hearing new train cars i high school i 30meanwhile kicker harlem hudson riders pull time shiny new trains morning looking happy clamswhile nh line accounts 50 riders sit cars grandfather commuted overheard wire ac/dc current bs shouldnt years figure out\n\ni times given old want charge peak fare peak schedule conductors monthwith mixed responses disappointing feeling morning realize door lines standing platform bathroom got early reason sit stand unless want breathe concoction hour \n\nso chug late trains short cars patience pay bloated pensions overtime timesheet roulette mta plays daymay');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9346, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Chip', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-59', 'I have to agree with the comments Joey and Jeff left.  What is all this posting our complaints going to do?  Nothing.  We can rant all we want but until action is made, the MTA will continue to raise fares and expect you all to pay for them and ride the system.  Joey said it best, take a break from your iPads and Wall Street Journals and stand up for your rights.', '2011-10-16T04:29:24+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story chip i agree comments joey jeff left posting complaints going rant want action mta continue raise fares expect pay ride joey said best break ipads wall street journals stand rights');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9347, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Anne Carvalho', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-56', 'These hard working railroad employees should be thanked - then given two weeks vacation with pay after this winter is over.  They are all working long hours without any days off, with lack of sleep and good meals, not seeing their loved ones, all the while working the majority of the time outside in freezing weather listening to the public complain because they can&#039;t &quot;adapt&quot; to the temporary problems.  They are doing the best they can with the equipment they are provided.  Hats off to all of you.  You deserve a long overdue break.', '2011-10-16T04:29:26+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story anne carvalho hard working railroad employees thanked given weeks vacation pay winter working long hours days lack sleep good meals seeing loved ones working majority time outside freezing weather listening public complain adapt temporary problems doing best equipment provided hats deserve long overdue break');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9348, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Jeff McGovern', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-54', 'What other business could tell you that they are going to run at 60% service levels and expect full payment.  In conversation this morning, my friend is returning his automatic monthly invoice and is stopping purchasing a monthly ticket.  There should be a TEA Party Revolt whereby nobody purchases a monthly pass but pay via coin for a one way on the train to the conductor.  I hate to do it to the conductors who seem to be the only ones who care from Metro-North and they feel our pain.  But we have to start somewhere and hitting MN in the wallet should bring this to a head.  We just cannot take this anymore.\n\nComment by Jeff', '2011-10-16T04:29:27+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story jeff mcgovern business tell going run 60 service levels expect payment conversation morning friend returning automatic monthly invoice stopping purchasing monthly ticket tea party revolt purchases monthly pass pay coin way train conductor i hate conductors ones care metro north feel pain start hitting mn wallet bring head just anymore\n\ncomment jeff');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9349, 'Comment on More trouble on the Merritt by MJ', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/01/more-trouble-on-the-merritt/#comment-53', 'The Merritt needs to be made safer, straighten out those curves!', '2011-10-16T04:29:27+02:00', '', 'trouble merritt mj merritt needs safer straighten curves');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9350, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by MJ', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-52', 'Gov. Malloy! Do Something!', '2011-10-16T04:29:28+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story mj gov malloy');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9351, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Kathy', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-50', 'As a daily commuter from Southport  to GCT I can agree with just about everything said by all - constant delays, short cars, no heat. But the worst is really the inaccurate or non existent communication to commuters and the press.\n2 days of very specific examples really froze my hackles. On Jan 14 we left Southport at 6:46 am on time and we arrived at GCT at.....9:29am. 2 hours and 44 minutes on the train alone. During that whole, entire time there was not ONE announcement as to what the problem was, AND the train personnel who had previously checked tickets -  were no where to be found anymore. For all we knew , 800 of us were being hijacked ! At least say something ! And the MTA website was finally admitting 20 minute delays on their website later in day..........Can&#039;t they tell time ? The communication is either constantly wrong or non existent. \nThis morning the 7:48am never showed up in Southport - no announcement, no explanation. Then the next train was cancelled ( after waiting until 5 minutes before it was due  to announce that). Ultimately people waiting for the 7:48 to GCT this morning got to GCT at 10:13 am, instead of 9:02 scheduled time. And what did the web site say - &quot;scattered 20 minute delays&quot;. More like 1 hr and 11 minutes according to hundreds of people&#039;s watches...\nYes there was ice and all kind of weather issues - but don&#039;t wait till people get to the station before they find out there are such big problems. What good is the website then.\nThe small stations get passed up when there are problems or overcrowding - therefore we should get discounts as the second class citizens that they think we are  - kind of like the &quot;steerage&quot; fare.', '2011-10-16T04:29:28+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story kathy daily commuter southport gct i agree just said constant delays short cars heat worst really inaccurate existent communication commuters press\n2 days specific examples really froze hackles jan 14 left southport 646 time arrived gct at929am 2 hours 44 minutes train entire time announcement problem train personnel previously checked tickets anymore knew 800 hijacked say mta website finally admitting 20 minute delays website later daycant tell time communication constantly wrong existent \nthis morning 748am showed southport announcement explanation train cancelled waiting 5 minutes announce ultimately people waiting 748 gct morning got gct 1013 instead 902 scheduled time did web site say scattered 20 minute delays like 1 hr 11 minutes according hundreds peoples watches\nyes ice kind weather issues wait till people station big problems good website then\nthe small stations passed problems overcrowding discounts second class citizens think kind like steerage fare');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9352, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Mike', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-48', 'The guy racing up the Fairfield platform this morning, pounding on the train door, yelling to open the *#%&amp; door? Me. The guy standing there like an idiot watching the train pull away, not knowing when the next train was coming? Me.\nI have been tolerant of Metro-North&#039;s struggles during these epic storms - until this morning. The track assignments were switched - NY bound on the south side, NH bound on the north. Plenty of announcements, no problem. Until the track assignments were switched back with no notice, leaving me on the north side watching my train arrive on the other side.\nSo I started running, up the steep icy stairs and down the other side. And there I stood on the platform, frozen rain falling and watching the train pull away.\nMetro-North, please communicate better. You eliminated station jobs and spent tens of thousands of dollars on electronic signs that most of the time tell the date - the most useless information for a commuter. We understand there will be delays, but a lack of basic communication when we need it the most leads us to believe that Metro-North is running off the rails.', '2011-10-16T04:29:30+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story mike guy racing fairfield platform morning pounding train door yelling open *#& door guy standing like idiot watching train pull away knowing train coming me\ni tolerant metro norths struggles epic storms morning track assignments switched ny bound south nh bound north plenty announcements problem track assignments switched notice leaving north watching train arrive side\nso i started running steep icy stairs i stood platform frozen rain falling watching train pull away\nmetro north communicate better eliminated station jobs spent tens thousands dollars electronic signs time tell date useless information commuter understand delays lack basic communication need leads believe metro north running rails');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9353, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Steve', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-47', 'Our tax dollars disappear to Hartford while we in Fairfield County are left with Soviet-style transport. The trains are a mess and the Merritt is a diabolical drive in bad weather as the drainage is hopelessly screwed up and needs fixing now.\n\nWe need to wake up and demand a solution. This is a serious issue for the economic health of the state.', '2011-10-16T04:29:30+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story steve tax dollars disappear hartford fairfield county left soviet style transport trains mess merritt diabolical drive bad weather drainage hopelessly screwed needs fixing now\n\nwe need wake demand solution issue economic health state');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9354, 'Comment on Ice storm open thread by Mr.Putnam', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/02/02/roads-treacherous-trains-delayed/#comment-45', 'Numerous skidding crashes in Carmel-Brewster-Mahopac-Patterson area this morning. Putnam EMS has responded to 11 calls for victims of accidents as well as individuals falling on icy sidewalks and paths.\nPolice advise--DON&#039;T travel unless it is a necessity!', '2011-10-16T04:29:31+02:00', '', 'ice storm open thread mrputnam numerous skidding crashes carmel brewster mahopac patterson area morning putnam ems responded 11 calls victims accidents individuals falling icy sidewalks paths\npolice advise travel unless necessity');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9355, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Jim Cameron', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-44', 'So where are the new M8 cars?  See http://bit.ly/hFu7W3 for the full story.\n\nFor updates, join the Commuter Council&#039;s e-mail alert list at:\nwww.trainweb.org/ct', '2011-10-16T04:29:32+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story jim cameron new m8 cars http//bitly/hfu7w3 story\n\nfor updates join commuter councils mail alert list');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9356, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Jennifer', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-43', 'What I don&#039;t understand is how we are using equipment that breaks down in winter weather. We live in the northeast! Winter happens every year.. The MTA should be prepared for it. Snow is not new to this region. \n\nI think I would be more understanding if I was not spending $400/month &amp; at least 3 hours a day commuting. It would be easier if they would communicate true status updates. All trains running 20 - 30 minutes late is not good service. Just be honest so we can plan accordingly. \n\nI boarded the 11:22pm train out of GCT on 12/26. We were told it would leave and run on time. Then they combined it with the 11:40pm that did not make it past Pelham. We were transferred to the last train out of NYC and got to Stamford after 4am. I would have stayed in NYC if they told us the trains were having issues. There was a disabled train at Pelham which blocked all trains leaving NYC.  They knew about it but still punched our tickets and lied to our faces.', '2011-10-16T04:29:32+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story jennifer i understand using equipment breaks winter weather live northeast winter happens year mta prepared snow new region \n\ni think i understanding i spending $400/month & 3 hours day commuting easier communicate true status updates trains running 20 30 minutes late good service just honest plan accordingly \n\ni boarded 1122pm train gct 12/26 told leave run time combined 1140pm did make past pelham transferred train nyc got stamford 4am i stayed nyc told trains having issues disabled train pelham blocked trains leaving nyc knew punched tickets lied faces');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9357, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by lolMTA', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-42', 'Monday after xmas. got on the 4:00 train into NYC from Stamford. it was standing room when everyone boarded the train in stamford then they proceeded to stop at every local station and try and let people on. took 2.5 hours to make it to the city STANDING.\n\natleast it was too packed for them to punch tickets so i got a free ride.', '2011-10-16T04:29:33+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story lolmta monday xmas got 400 train nyc stamford standing room boarded train stamford proceeded stop local station try let people took 25 hours make city standing\n\natleast packed punch tickets i got free ride');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9358, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by RT', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-39', 'My husband and I both commute by train from Milford to Stamford. Our trains have been a bit delayed and seating is very limited (mainly standing room). However, I think that Metro North employees have done an OUTSTANDING job considering the infrastructure and aging cars they have to work with. We have had unusually hard storms this year and they have had only limited interruptions.\n\nMost passengers have been very patient and understanding. Newer / irregular passengers are doing most of the complaining.\n\nKeep up the great work MTA employees and I look forward to seeing the new train cars soon (and hopefully more financial investment in the future).', '2011-10-16T04:29:34+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story rt husband i commute train milford stamford trains bit delayed seating limited mainly standing room i think metro north employees outstanding job considering infrastructure aging cars work unusually hard storms year limited interruptions\n\nmost passengers patient understanding newer / irregular passengers doing complaining\n\nkeep great work mta employees i look forward seeing new train cars soon hopefully financial investment future');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9359, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Dan J', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-37', 'A joke.  Just one big joke.  They should be ashamed of themselves.', '2011-10-16T04:29:35+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story dan joke just big joke ashamed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9360, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Jack', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-35', 'Want a good laff..\n\n\nKawasaki wins M-8 order\n\nBy: 01 September 2006\nNEW YORK Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Connecticut State Bond Commission have selected Kawasaki Rail Car Inc to build a new fleet of dual-voltage EMUs for Metro North&#039;s New Haven Line.\n\nUnder the $522m base contract, Kawasaki will design and manufacture 210 M-8 cars, with an option for another 170 vehicles at a price to be negotiated. The total of 380 units would represent an expansion from the line&#039;s current fleet of 342 M-2 cars dating from the early 1970s, which are becoming increasingly unreliable.\n\nKawasaki&#039;s bid was $125m cheaper than rival Bombardier Transportation, which is supplying nearly 1200 M-7 electric cars to Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. Connecticut DoT hopes to have the first M-8 cars delivered in late 2008 or early 2009. Connecticut is providing 65% of the capital cost while the MTA Metro North will contribute 35%, based on track length within each state.\n\nIn early August Metro North announced the award of contracts totalling $292m for the rehabilitation of its 100-year old Croton-Harmon workshops, including the installation of a new wheel lathe facility.', '2011-10-16T04:29:36+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story jack want good laff\n\n\nkawasaki wins 8 order\n\nby 01 september 2006\nnew york metropolitan transit authority connecticut state bond commission selected kawasaki rail build new fleet dual voltage emus metro norths new haven line\n\nunder $522m base contract kawasaki design manufacture 210 8 cars option 170 vehicles price negotiated 380 units represent expansion lines current fleet 342 2 cars dating early 1970s increasingly bid $125m cheaper rival bombardier transportation supplying nearly 1200 7 electric cars long island rail road metro north connecticut dot hopes 8 cars delivered late 2008 early 2009 connecticut providing 65 capital cost mta metro north contribute 35 based track length state\n\nin early august metro north announced award contracts totalling $292m rehabilitation 100 year old croton harmon workshops including installation new wheel lathe facility');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9361, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by CTisNOTbusinessFriendly', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-33', 'I see the Fairfield Metro Center station progress is running as smoothly as the trains', '2011-10-16T04:29:37+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story i fairfield metro center station progress running smoothly trains');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9362, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Joel Harinstein', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-32', 'My hats off to the Metro North employees. They are going way and beyond the call of duty. No thanks to the drones in the gold dome. \nKawasaki should stick with motorcycles and jet skis.', '2011-10-16T04:29:38+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story joel harinstein hats metro north employees going way duty thanks drones gold dome \nkawasaki stick motorcycles jet skis');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9363, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Christine', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-31', 'Honestly, the only thing more unreliable than the trains these days is home delivery of the CT Post.', '2011-10-16T04:29:41+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story christine honestly thing unreliable trains days home delivery ct post');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9364, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Cos Cob to GCT', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-27', 'Every day is an adventure. On Friday, it was the 7:08 train that left closer to 7:20 from Grand Central only to break down at 125th street. After 20 minutes, we boarded a &quot;rescue&quot; train across the platform that was combined and I was lucky enough to get a seat while others stood in every available space. Last night&#039;s (Monday evening) commute was interesting. The 6:17 and 6:20 trains were combined and short a couple of cars. Standing room only and packed like sardines, the train ended up making all local stops. I&#039;ve resorted to taking the 6:24 local because it seems to be the most reliable AM train. Are we having fun yet?', '2011-10-16T04:29:42+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story cos cob gct day adventure friday 708 train left closer 720 grand central break 125th street 20 minutes boarded rescue train platform combined i lucky seat stood available space nights monday evening commute interesting 617 620 trains combined short couple cars standing room packed like sardines train ended making local stops ive resorted taking 624 local reliable train having fun');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9365, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by early morning rider', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-26', 'I guess the excuse for poor service is the weather, kind of makes me laugh because on some of the worst days this month the trains ran their smoothest. This morning isnt any different than any other morning I have been having all winter long! MTA has a mobile site which does nothing but give inaccurate information, always says good service only to arrive at the station to be delayed for 20 minutes or more with barely any announcements. This morning already two late trains with no late arrival announcements. Thank you for the fair increase and the changes in valid tickets without an increase in quality of service, we truly appreciate it!  Smh', '2011-10-16T04:29:43+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story early morning rider i guess excuse poor service weather kind makes laugh worst days month trains ran smoothest morning isnt different morning i having winter long mta mobile site does inaccurate information says good service arrive station delayed 20 minutes barely announcements morning late trains late arrival announcements thank fair increase changes valid tickets increase quality service truly appreciate smh');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9366, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Michelle', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-25', 'This morning I took the 5:55 AM train from GCT to Greenwich.  Somewhere in between Fordham and New Rochelle, it stopped, and the announcement said that they were inspecting the overhead wires.  We were on the train for about a half hour as I watched three other trains go by.  Finally, we were able to get moving again and we had to switch trains in New Rochelle.  It was jam packed.  I arrived to Greenwich about 45 minutes later than usual.  \n\nThis afternoon, I went to catch the 3:30 express to grand central and it was canceled.  I waited for the 3:40 local, and at 3:50, there was still no train.  Finally an announcement was made that the train was running 5-10 minutes late....ya think? 3:55 comes along...no train.  Another train passed it somewhere along the way, and I was able to catch one around 4:00 pm.  I&#039;m frustrated that the website always says that the New Haven Line has &quot;good service.&quot;  If a train is canceled (and the 3:30 express would have been canceled an hour earlier in New Haven), why isn&#039;t this posted on the website?', '2011-10-16T04:29:43+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story michelle morning i took 555 train gct greenwich fordham new rochelle stopped announcement said inspecting overhead wires train half hour i watched trains finally able moving switch trains new rochelle jam packed i arrived greenwich 45 minutes later usual \n\nthis afternoon i went catch 330 express grand central canceled i waited 340 local 350 train finally announcement train running 5 10 minutes lateya think 355 comes alongno train train passed way i able catch 400 pm frustrated website says new haven line good service train canceled 330 express canceled hour earlier new haven isnt posted website');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9367, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by bill', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-23', 'I have been taking the train from Stratford to Stamford for 7 years now. I started taking the train to avoid the ridiculous I-95 traffic, but now the traffic is becoming a more attractive alternative. I can&#039;t even remember the last time the 7:32 local or 7:46 express got into Stamford on time. This winter they are constantly short cars, and at the times, it seems that I can get out and walk faster than the train is traveling. The cars are dirty, the bathrooms smell, and having to be in the standing-room only trains any longer than necessary makes for a bad start to any one&#039;s day. And it&#039;s the same drill on the commute home.\n\nParking at the stations is also a hassle. I applied for a parking space in the both the Milford and Stratford stations the same day. It took 4 years to get a spot in Milford, and I am still on the waiting list for a spot in Stratford. The Milford lot is bigger, but they don&#039;t enforce the permits and I see cars parked there everyday without permits.', '2011-10-16T04:29:44+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story i taking train stratford stamford 7 years i started taking train avoid ridiculous i 95 traffic traffic attractive alternative i remember time 732 local 746 express got stamford time winter constantly short cars times i walk faster train traveling cars dirty bathrooms smell having standing room trains longer necessary makes bad start ones day drill commute home\n\nparking stations hassle i applied parking space milford stratford stations day took 4 years spot milford i waiting list spot stratford milford lot bigger enforce permits i cars parked everyday permits');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9368, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Holly P', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-21', 'I commute from Fairfield to GCT everyday. This past month has been delays and cancelled trains guaranteed. I have to say - last monday (when it was 1 degree outside at 7am) was the worst. When i arrived to Fairfield train station at my normal time the platform was packed. No one knew what was going on. I overheard someone say they have made zero announcements and no trains had come since the 630am something train. I actually left and came back to the train later on because it was that chaotic. Even when i came back for an 8:16 train - there was still delays. \n\non Friday I was trying to get on the 705 out of GCT and no tracks were being assigned. NONE. They finally put a track up and they combined two trains the 655 and 705. It was scary situation when everyone bolted to track 23. I got pretty far down the track and saw there train had not arrived yet and fought the crowd to get back out. I took the next train out that people thought was cancelled because they took the train off the board. All and all i was roughly 40 mins late into Fairfield. \n\nMy work is very understanding. I just forward them the MTA alert emails from my phone. I don&#039;t like being late to work!', '2011-10-16T04:29:45+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story holly p i commute fairfield gct everyday past month delays cancelled trains guaranteed i say monday 1 degree outside 7am worst i arrived fairfield train station normal time platform packed knew going i overheard say zero announcements trains come 630am train i actually left came train later chaotic i came 816 train delays \n\non friday i trying 705 gct tracks assigned finally track combined trains 655 705 scary situation bolted track 23 i got pretty far track saw train arrived fought crowd i took train people thought cancelled took train board i roughly 40 mins late fairfield \n\nmy work understanding i just forward mta alert emails phone i like late work');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9369, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Michelle R', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-20', 'On Fri (1/28) Metro North was combining trains out of GCT on the New Haven line. I was on a 5 car 5:36 pm rush hour train (that&#039;s a much shorter than usual train for that time of day) which was PACKED and I stood to Stamford (1st stop) along with many others then had to scramble for a seat.  This morning&#039;s train (7:12 am out of Stratford) kept having &quot;smoke conditions&quot; - a weird electrical fire stench) and the train kept stopping for inspections by Metro North mechanical staff. We stopped for several mins at the maintenance yard between Stratford and Bridgeport.  We stopped for inspection at Bridgeport.  We stopped for inspection at Fairfield.  We ran really slowly the whole route and arrived at GCT 45 mins late.  I have been on time to work only once or twice in the past few weeks with these unpredictable commutes. My boss is I&#039;m sure getting tired of my daily train update emails on why I&#039;m not there!', '2011-10-16T04:29:46+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story michelle r fri 1/28 metro north combining trains gct new haven line i 5 536 pm rush hour train thats shorter usual train time day packed i stood stamford 1st stop scramble seat mornings train 712 stratford kept having smoke conditions weird electrical stench train kept stopping inspections metro north mechanical staff stopped mins maintenance yard stratford bridgeport stopped inspection bridgeport stopped inspection fairfield ran really slowly route arrived gct 45 mins late i time work twice past weeks unpredictable commutes boss sure getting tired daily train update emails');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9370, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Peter V', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-19', 'We have had issues with the Danbury Branch, several times they have shut down out trains (original excuse because of weather related issues). In reality, it seems they shut down the Danbury and Waterbury branches to use our diesel engines on the main NH line. I wouldn&#039;t mind so much if they had provided bus service in place. The two times I have been affected I had to miss work once and stay in Stamford the night before in anticipation of the shutdown. I understand they have more passengers on the main line, but it is not too much to ask to keep one train running or provide buses DURING the storm rather than giving us no options at all except driving. I thought the purpose of mass transportation was an alternative to driving!', '2011-10-16T04:29:46+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story peter v issues danbury branch times shut trains original excuse weather related issues reality shut danbury waterbury branches use diesel engines main nh line i wouldnt mind provided bus service place times i affected i miss work stay stamford night anticipation shutdown i understand passengers main line ask train running provide buses storm giving options driving i thought purpose mass transportation alternative driving');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9371, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by StationStops', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-17', 'My inbound train it at 7-20 minutes late every day for the last week.\n\nFriday night New Haven Line trains did not even have track assignments out of Grand Central at rush hour. They combined two trains into one and when they announced the track a half hour later it was just a free for all to get a seat, and of course, packed.\n\nThis morning my inbound train was 15 minutes late, and already SRO when it got to my station. We continued to pack people in for 4 more stops until at New Rochelle it was obvious no more bodies could fit.\n\nThe ride was hairy, at times it seemed the old cars were going to topple or derail due to the weight and a lot of the passengers seemed genuinely concerned.\n\nI predict this will be the worst week in Metro-North commuting ever, with back to back storms and so many cars being out of service already.', '2011-10-16T04:29:48+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story stationstops inbound train 7 20 minutes late day week\n\nfriday night new haven line trains did track assignments grand central rush hour combined trains announced track half hour later just free seat course packed\n\nthis morning inbound train 15 minutes late sro got station continued pack people 4 stops new rochelle obvious bodies fit\n\nthe ride hairy times old cars going topple derail weight lot passengers genuinely concerned\n\ni predict worst week metro north commuting storms cars service');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9372, 'Comment on Trouble on the train? Tell us your story by Elizabeth - Letters from a Small State', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/31/trouble-on-the-train-tell-us-your-story/#comment-16', 'My husband commutes on Metro North from Stratford to Stamford every weekday. 1. Parking has been eliminated or reduced because of snow piles. Parking is already a major issue around Stratford train station. 2. Traffic is increased at the station because more people are dropping off. And the snow piles have reduced visibility. 3. No police presence. There was Stratford police monitoring parking 90 percent of the time in the evening hours at the station prior to the snows. Now the police are AWOL when there is desperate need for someone at the station to direct traffic. The southbound side is down to one lane. \n\nPeople have for the most part been very patient and helpful to each other. And overall, in this last storm, I felt the town did a pretty fair job getting snow cleared, considering the amount of snow. We are all going to have to keep our patience and our sense of humor as the snows continue.', '2011-10-16T04:29:48+02:00', '', 'trouble train tell story elizabeth letters small state husband commutes metro north stratford stamford weekday 1 parking eliminated reduced snow piles parking major issue stratford train station 2 traffic increased station people dropping snow piles reduced visibility 3 police presence stratford police monitoring parking 90 percent time evening hours station prior snows police awol desperate need station direct traffic southbound lane \n\npeople patient helpful overall storm i felt town did pretty fair job getting snow cleared considering snow going patience sense humor snows continue');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9373, 'Comment on Roads starting to improve, still a lot of work to be done by Tom Cleary', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/roads-starting-to-improve-still-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done/#comment-12', 'The ban was essentially to stop trucks from coming into the state and to try and get those on the roads off, but many were stuck to begin with and had nowhere to go.', '2011-10-16T04:29:49+02:00', '', 'roads starting improve lot work tom cleary ban essentially stop trucks coming state try roads stuck begin');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9374, 'Comment on Roads starting to improve, still a lot of work to be done by Cheryl', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/roads-starting-to-improve-still-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done/#comment-11', 'Trucks are banned until 10:00am, it&#039;s only 9:22 and I see a dozen TT in the photo above. ?????  This is why the roads are such a mess.', '2011-10-16T04:29:49+02:00', '', 'roads starting improve lot work cheryl trucks banned 1000am 922 i dozen tt photo roads mess');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9375, 'Comment on Metro-North service suspended by Onica', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/27/metro-north-service-suspended/#comment-9', '01/27/11 Thank you for the update. To confirm this is true. I called metro noth in reference to the waterbury line and was told all service is suspended.', '2011-10-16T04:29:50+02:00', '', 'metro north service suspended onica 01/27/11 thank update confirm true i called metro noth reference waterbury line told service suspended');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9376, 'Comment on Tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-95 SB in Westport by connie', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/26/tractor-trailer-jackknifes-on-i-95-sb-in-westport/#comment-8', 'All trucks need to stay off roads untill clean.', '2011-10-16T04:29:50+02:00', '', 'tractor trailer jackknifes i 95 sb westport connie trucks need stay roads untill clean');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9377, 'Comment on Metro-North delayed by William Prue', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2011/01/24/metro-north-delayed/#comment-6', 'I waited for over an hour at the Westport station starting at 6:30 this am and there were no trains.  I gave up.', '2011-10-16T04:29:51+02:00', '', 'metro north delayed william prue i waited hour westport station starting 630 trains i gave');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9378, '&lsquo;New York in Color&rsquo;: the past gets a present tense', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/15/%e2%80%98new-york-in-color%e2%80%99-the-past-gets-a-present-tense/', 'Because so many great art photographers of the past tended to shoot New York City in black-and-white, the new Abrams book &ldquo;New York in Color&rdquo; will come as a revelation to fans of the metropolis and of photography. The color pictures in the book &mdash; which have been beautifully preserved and restored &mdash; make a [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:54+02:00', 'General', '‘new york color’ past gets present tense great art photographers past tended shoot new york city black white new abrams book “new york colorâ€ come revelation fans metropolis photography color pictures book — beautifully preserved restored — make');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9379, 'In praise of Julia Ormond (and &lsquo;The Green&rsquo;)', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/14/in-praise-of-julia-ormond-and-%e2%80%98the-green%e2%80%99/', 'Few&nbsp;actresses could live up to the tremendous public relations campaign that was launched on behalf of the young British actress Julia Ormond when she was chosen to star in Sydney Pollack&rsquo;s 1995 remake of &ldquo;Sabrina.&rdquo; Not only was the unknown actress (in this country) appearing opposite Harrison Ford in a big-budget romantic comedy, she was [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:54+02:00', 'General', 'praise julia ormond ‘the green’ fewâ actresses live tremendous public relations campaign launched behalf young british actress julia ormond chosen star sydney pollack’s 1995 remake “sabrinaâ€ unknown actress country appearing opposite harrison ford big budget romantic comedy');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9380, 'Rent it now: the still provocative British classic &lsquo;Victim&rsquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/13/rent-it-now-the-still-provocative-british-classic-%e2%80%98victim%e2%80%99/', 'Video distributors love to celebrate anniversaries with reissues of their major titles. &ldquo;Ben-Hur&rdquo; just appeared in a belated deluxe 50th anniversary edition &mdash; the restoration of the 1959 best picture Oscar winner was so complicated that Warner Home Video delivered the DVD set&nbsp;two years late. A multi-disc anniversary edition of the 1961 hit &ldquo;West Side [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:55+02:00', 'General', 'rent provocative british classic ‘victim’ video distributors love celebrate anniversaries reissues major titles “ben hurâ€ just appeared belated deluxe 50th anniversary edition — restoration 1959 best picture oscar winner complicated warner home video delivered dvd setâ two years late multi disc anniversary edition 1961 hit “west');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9381, 'Are you joining the &lsquo;Drive&rsquo; movie trailer class action lawsuit?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/12/are-you-joining-the-%e2%80%98drive%e2%80%99-movie-advertising-lawsuit/', 'Movie trailers seem to keep getting worse and worse as the studios become more desperate to bludgeon us into submission. These theater ads either give away too much of the plot or they promise us something that the movie itself never delivers. The &ldquo;Dream House&rdquo; trailer made it look like a horror shocker rather than [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:55+02:00', 'General', 'joining ‘drive’ movie trailer class action lawsuit movie trailers getting worse worse studios desperate bludgeon submission theater ads away plot promise movie delivers “dream houseâ€ trailer look like horror shocker');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9382, '&lsquo;Lethal&rsquo;: another masterful Sandra Brown thriller', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/11/%e2%80%98lethal%e2%80%99-another-masterful-sandra-brown-thriller/', 'Unlike some of her bestselling peers who can fall back on continuing characters who have sold well in the past, Sandra Brown starts each of her new thrillers with a blank slate. We never know where Brown will be taking us, or what might happen to her characters, but fans have learned to trust the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:56+02:00', 'General', '‘lethal’ masterful sandra brown thriller unlike bestselling peers continuing characters sold past sandra brown starts new thrillers blank slate know brown taking happen characters fans learned trust');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9383, '&lsquo;Heights&rsquo;: have a martini with Glenn Close &amp; Elizabeth Banks', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/10/%e2%80%98heights%e2%80%99-have-a-martini-with-glenn-close-elizabeth-banks/', 'Longtime readers of this blog are aware of my affection for a little known 2005 independent film &ldquo;Heights&rdquo; which I have pushed as a video rental suggestion more than once. When it came time to put together a slate of New York-themed pictures for the new &ldquo;Martini &amp;#38; a Movie&rdquo; season at the Fairfield Theatre [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:56+02:00', 'General', '‘heights’ martini glenn close & elizabeth banks longtime readers blog aware affection little known 2005 independent film “heightsâ€ i pushed video rental suggestion came time slate new york themed pictures new “martini &#38 movieâ€ season fairfield theatre');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9384, 'Justin &amp; Usher: communing with the ghost of Michael Jackson', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/09/justin-usher-communing-with-the-ghost-of-michael-jackson/', 'The EPIX premium&nbsp;channel has come up with an interesting double-feature starting tonight at 8 p.m. &mdash; first the Justin Bieber concert documentary, &ldquo;Never Say Never,&rdquo; and then &ldquo;Usher: Live from London,&rdquo; a concert recorded at London&rsquo;s 02 Arena. Because of the role Usher played in launching Bieber&rsquo;s career, we get to see the relationship between [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:57+02:00', 'General', 'justin & usher communing ghost michael jackson epix premiumâ channel come interesting double feature starting tonight 8 pm — justin bieber concert documentary “never say neverâ€ “usher live londonâ€ concert recorded london’s 02 arena role usher played launching bieber’s career relationship');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9385, '&lsquo;Goddess&rsquo;: the fun of listening to a good story', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/08/%e2%80%98goddess%e2%80%99-the-fun-of-listening-to-a-good-story/', 'For all of the talk of the impact of e-books on old-fashioned ink-and-paper books, few columnists seem to be dealing with the expansion of audiobooks as a significant part of the publishing industry. The quality and the variety of books that are available to listen to on CD and iPod download gets more impressive every [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:57+02:00', 'General', '‘goddess’ fun listening good story talk impact books old fashioned ink paper books columnists dealing expansion audiobooks significant publishing industry quality variety books available listen cd ipod download gets impressive');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9386, 'Jack Cardiff: the man who shot &lsquo;The Red Shoes&rsquo; and &lsquo;Rambo&rsquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/07/jack-cardiff-the-man-who-shot-%e2%80%98the-red-shoes%e2%80%99-and-%e2%80%98rambo%e2%80%99/', 'Martin Scorsese says there should be more films like &ldquo;Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff,&rdquo; and he&rsquo;s right. And the great director is not just being self-serving about a 2010 documentary in which he happens to appear. &ldquo;Camerman&rdquo; is the sort of serious, rigorously researched and assembled bit of film history that we [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:58+02:00', 'General', 'jack cardiff shot ‘the red shoes’ ‘rambo’ martin scorsese says films like “cameraman life work jack cardiffâ€ he’s right great director just self serving 2010 documentary happens appear “camermanâ€ sort rigorously researched assembled bit film history');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9387, '&lsquo;The Hideaways&rsquo;: &lsquo;lost&rsquo; Ingrid Bergman film resurfaces on DVD', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/06/a-%e2%80%98lost%e2%80%99-ingrid-bergman-film-returns-to-dvd/', 'A year before she won her third Oscar for &ldquo;Murder on the Orient Express&rdquo; (left) Ingrid Bergman made an independent New York-based film, &ldquo;The Hideaways&rdquo; (1973), which got very little attention and then vanished in the mists of time. The&nbsp;production is so off the Bergman radar that the great star&rsquo;s official website doesn&rsquo;t even include [...]', '2011-10-16T04:29:59+02:00', 'General', '‘the hideaways’ ‘lost’ ingrid bergman film resurfaces dvd year won oscar “murder orient expressâ€ left ingrid bergman independent new york based film “the hideawaysâ€ 1973 got little attention vanished mists time theâ production bergman radar great star’s official website doesn’t include');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9388, 'Comment on In Like (Errol) Flynn &mdash; the Mel Gibson of the 1940s? by David', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/20/in-like-errol-flynn-%e2%80%94-the-mel-gibson-of-the-1940s/#comment-11458', 'Not often do I read such a well-balanced and fair story about dear old Errol Flynn and his foibles. His reputation was soiled by a rancid book about his supposed Nazi sympathies which in subsequent investigations turned out to be drivel - and in recent years his reputation as an actor has received a well deserved re-examination. Just look at all the DVD releases of his films, new documentaries about his life and career and some substantial biographical work such as Tom McNulty&#039;s Errol &quot;Flynn: The Life and Career&quot; that is coming out in paperback in about a week!', '2011-10-16T04:30:07+02:00', '', 'like errol flynn — mel gibson 1940s david i read balanced fair story dear old errol flynn foibles reputation soiled rancid book supposed nazi sympathies subsequent investigations turned drivel recent years reputation actor received deserved examination just look dvd releases films new documentaries life career substantial biographical work tom mcnultys errol flynn life career coming paperback week');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9389, 'Comment on The life and work of the most influential movie critic of our time by Joe', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/03/the-life-and-work-of-the-most-influential-movie-critic-of-our-time/#comment-11356', 'I believe Pauline Kael was a tad more influential than Ebert because of the impact she had on so many other critics - including Ebert - and the way her rather revoltionary writing style impacted critics in almost every field.\nShe also boosted key 1970s films like &quot;Last Tango&quot; and &quot;Nashville&quot; by reviewing them months before their official openings and setting the critical agenda for them.\nEbert is certainly much more famous and because he started so young his career has lasted much longer than Kael&#039;s (who didn&#039;t get a full-time reviewing position until she was in her late 40s).\nBy taking movie reviews to national TV, Ebert changed the modern film criticism landscape, but I don&#039;t think you will see a Library of America collection of his writing', '2011-10-16T04:30:08+02:00', '', 'life work influential movie critic time joe i believe pauline kael tad influential ebert impact critics including ebert way revoltionary writing style impacted critics field\nshe boosted key 1970s films like tango nashville reviewing months official openings setting critical agenda them\nebert certainly famous started young career lasted longer kaels didnt time reviewing position late 40s\nby taking movie reviews national tv ebert changed modern film criticism landscape i think library america collection writing');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9390, 'Comment on The life and work of the most influential movie critic of our time by John Bonazzo', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/10/03/the-life-and-work-of-the-most-influential-movie-critic-of-our-time/#comment-11341', 'Mr. Meyers,\nI respect all that Ms. Kael did for film criticism. Where I take issue is with the title of your article. For my money, the most influential film critic of our time is Roger Ebert. He still reviews films every week despite his illness, He blogs and Facebooks like a champ. His new memoir, Life Itself, is a great read. He&#039;a also more influential because he&#039;s still living (may Ms. Kael rest in peace)', '2011-10-16T04:30:08+02:00', '', 'life work influential movie critic time john bonazzo mr meyers\ni respect ms kael did film criticism i issue title article money influential film critic time roger ebert reviews films week despite illness blogs facebooks like champ new memoir life great read hea influential hes living ms kael rest peace');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9391, 'Comment on Tony Curtis, R.I.P. by lokaty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2010/09/30/tony-curtis-r-i-p/#comment-11139', '&quot;Love is the flower you&#039;ve got to let grow.&quot; ~ &quot; John Lennon', '2011-10-16T04:30:09+02:00', '', 'tony curtis rip lokaty love flower youve got let grow ~ john lennon');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9392, 'Comment on &lsquo;Alex in Wonderland&rsquo; shows Hollywood in 1970s breakdown mode by Ken Anderson', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/30/%e2%80%98alex-in-wonderland%e2%80%99-shows-hollywood-in-1970s-breakdown-mode/#comment-11104', 'Nice that you brought attention to this movie. I had heard about it for years and always wanted to see it for the L.A. locations (always fun to see how much my city has changed over the decades). The Hollywood Blvd. sequences don&#039;t disappoint, but confess to only enjoying Burstyn (in a kind of a thankless part, but she&#039;s such an intelligent actress it never becomes just the &quot;girl&quot; role), Mazursky&#039;s hilarious scene, and the fact that Sutherland looks like a ringer for director Michael Sarne when he was filming &quot;Myra Breckinridge.&quot; As a hip, young director Hollywood opened its doors to, only to REALLY regret it later, Sutherland&#039;s resemblance played like unintentional subtext throughout &quot;Alex in Wonderland.&quot; Thanks for another interesting post!', '2011-10-16T04:30:09+02:00', '', '‘alex wonderland’ shows hollywood 1970s breakdown mode ken anderson nice brought attention movie i heard years wanted locations fun city changed decades hollywood blvd sequences disappoint confess enjoying burstyn kind thankless shes intelligent actress just girl role mazurskys hilarious scene fact sutherland looks like ringer director michael sarne filming myra breckinridge hip young director hollywood opened doors really regret later sutherlands resemblance played like unintentional subtext alex wonderland thanks interesting post');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9393, 'Comment on Why has &lsquo;Fright Night&rsquo; bombed at the box office? by Jake', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/09/why-has-%e2%80%98fright-night%e2%80%99-bombed-at-the-box-office/#comment-10890', 'I saw the original for the first time the week before seeing the remake in 2D. The big reason I did not like the new one, is because I was thinking, &quot;Man, the creators of this must think this is some kind of a joke.&quot; They completely made a joke out of the original. They completely ruined Peter Vincent. I thought Evil Ed was very awesome, but he needed  a BIGGER role. I thought Colin Ferrell did a great job. This movie was like a completely differnt movie with the same character names. That kind of differnt, was not very good.', '2011-10-16T04:30:10+02:00', '', '‘fright night’ bombed box office jake i saw original time week seeing remake 2d big reason i did like new i thinking creators think kind joke completely joke original completely ruined peter vincent i thought evil ed awesome needed bigger role i thought colin ferrell did great job movie like completely differnt movie character names kind differnt good');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9394, 'Comment on Louis CK: &lsquo;stupidity followed by self-hatred &amp; analysis&rsquo; by Tom Mellana', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2010/09/17/louis-ck-%e2%80%98stupidity-followed-by-self-hatred-analysis%e2%80%99/#comment-10688', 'Well there&#039;s an intelligent piece of commentary d.\n\nLouis CK is one of the most intriguing comics to come along in a long time. I don&#039;t know if I&#039;ve ever encountered someone who could make me squirm uncomfortably and laugh till my head felt like it was going to explode at the same time.', '2011-10-16T04:30:10+02:00', '', 'louis ck ‘stupidity followed self hatred & analysis’ tom mellana theres intelligent piece commentary d\n\nlouis ck intriguing comics come long time i know ive encountered make squirm uncomfortably laugh till head felt like going explode time');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9395, 'Comment on Rent it now: what makes three great guitarists tick by Tom Mellana', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/17/%e2%80%98it-might-get-loud%e2%80%99-what-makes-three-great-guitarists-tick/#comment-10687', '&quot;There is a tendency in rock journalism &mdash; and rock documentary filmmaking &mdash; to focus on personalities and bad behavior at the expense of the music.&quot;\n\nTruer words were never spoken Joe. \n\nNowhere is this more evident than in the case of the late great Keith Moon. The New Yorker last year did a piece that actually analyzed his playing, showed just how innovative he was. It was such a  great change from all the &#039;Moon the Loon&#039; articles written about him over the years.', '2011-10-16T04:30:11+02:00', '', 'rent makes great guitarists tick tom mellana tendency rock journalism — rock documentary filmmaking — focus personalities bad behavior expense music\n\ntruer words spoken joe \n\nnowhere evident case late great keith moon new yorker year did piece actually analyzed playing showed just innovative great change moon loon articles written years');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9396, 'Comment on Film Forum returns to the series 9/11 interrupted by Elefant', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/06/film-forum-returns-to-the-series-911-interrupted/#comment-10666', 'The year 2001 should not be repeated', '2011-10-16T04:30:12+02:00', '', 'film forum returns series 9/11 interrupted elefant year 2001 repeated');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9397, 'Comment on &lsquo;Celtic Thunder&rsquo;: a good argument against public television by I Love Damian McGinty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2010/03/24/%e2%80%98celtic-thunder%e2%80%99-a-good-argument-against-public-television/#comment-10569', 'CELTIC THUNDER! &lt;3', '2011-10-16T04:30:12+02:00', '', '‘celtic thunder’ good argument public television i love damian mcginty celtic thunder ');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9398, 'Stamford will get a new Copper Beech Tree', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/15/stamford-will-get-a-new-copper-beech-tree/', 'Many members of the Stamford community were upset when the centuries-old copper beech tree in at the corner of Washington and Tresser Boulevards was cut down earlier this week. The tree was held in such regard across the city that when The Advocate&amp;#8217;s former&nbsp; building was constructed more than 30 years ago, it was built [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:15+02:00', 'General', 'stamford new copper beech tree members stamford community upset centuries old copper beech tree corner washington tresser boulevards cut earlier week tree held regard city advocate formerâ  building constructed 30 years ago built');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9399, 'Un festival del arte y de la cultura', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/14/un-festival-del-arte-y-de-la-cultura/', 'Neighbors Link Stamford is hosting a festival of food, dance and music from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at 75 Selleck St. The festival will spotlight performers from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Central America. For more details, here&amp;#8217;s the news release: Todos est&aacute;n invitados a participar en el [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:16+02:00', 'General', 'festival arte cultura neighbors link stamford hosting festival food dance music noon 8 pm saturday 75 selleck st festival spotlight performers peru chile argentina venezuela brazil uruguay mexico honduras colombia ecuador central america details news release invitados participar');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9400, 'VIDEO: A tree falls in Stamford', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/video-a-tree-falls-in-stamford/', '', '2011-10-16T04:30:16+02:00', 'Development', 'video tree stamford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9401, 'NBC Sports expanding in Stamford?', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/nbc-sports-expanding-in-stamford/', 'Kevin Rennie has blogged a rumor that NBC Sports is looking into consolidating its operations and moving into the former Clairol site in Stamford. The Advocate will report out the facts in the hours and days ahead, but it&amp;#8217;s worth noting that Rennie is a more reliable source than your run-of-the-mill blogger. He has served [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:17+02:00', 'General', 'nbc sports expanding stamford kevin rennie blogged rumor nbc sports looking consolidating operations moving clairol site stamford advocate report facts hours days ahead worth noting rennie reliable source run blogger served');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9402, 'When downtowners don&rsquo;t heart New York', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/when-downtowners-dont-heart-new-york/', 'This past Sunday, I had a story about tenants who have soured on The BLVD. The luxury rental building on Washington Boulevard, which opened this spring, promised to deliver &amp;#8220;everything New York has to offer.&amp;#8221; Well, it turns out not everything about New York may sit well with dowtown residents. Among the issues raised by [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:17+02:00', 'Development', 'downtowners don’t heart new york past sunday i story tenants soured blvd luxury rental building washington boulevard opened spring promised deliver new york offer turns new york sit dowtown residents issues raised');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9403, 'A tree dies in Stamford', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/a-tree-dies-in-stamford/', 'The copper beech that has been at Washington and Tresser boulevards in Stamford for a couple centuries was cut down by tree surgeons Wednesday morning. The tree in front of The Advocate&amp;#8217;s former headquarters is being cut down to construct rental apartments and develop commercial space. It held a special place for Advocate employees because [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:18+02:00', 'General', 'tree stamford copper beech washington tresser boulevards stamford couple centuries cut tree surgeons wednesday morning tree advocate headquarters cut construct rental apartments develop commercial space held special place advocate employees');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9404, 'Man trapped under car on Henry Street', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/11/man-trapped-under-car-on-henry-street/', 'A contractor working on Henry Street became trapped under this car Tuesday afternoon. The man was taken to Stamford Hospital, but his condition is not yet known.', '2011-10-16T04:30:19+02:00', 'Public safety', 'trapped henry street contractor working henry street trapped tuesday afternoon taken stamford hospital condition known');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9405, 'There&rsquo;s a &ldquo;miscreant&rdquo; from Stamford at the Occupy Wall Street protests', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/10/theres-a-miscreant-from-stamford-at-the-occupy-wall-street-protests/', 'Any surrounding law enforcement agencies with warrants out for a 24-year-old Stamford man named Dave should check out the New York Post&amp;#8217;s latest account the Occupy Wall Street protests, which the tabloid depicts as a refuge for drug-addled criminals and well-fed freeloaders, based on bunch of sources who don&amp;#8217;t have last names. Dave from Stamford [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:19+02:00', 'General', 'there’s “miscreantâ€ stamford occupy wall street protests surrounding law enforcement agencies warrants 24 year old stamford named dave check new york post latest account occupy wall street protests tabloid depicts refuge drug addled criminals fed freeloaders based bunch sources don t names dave stamford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9406, 'Navigating the DMV', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/04/navigating-the-dmv/', 'The new DMV license requirements are already creating some confusion. Here are some bullet points. There&amp;#8217;s a lot of information at www.ct.gov, but here are some bullet points: WHO: Customers must now choose whether they want their renewed license or ID card to be regular/standard or identity-verified. SelectCT ID will be phased in through 2017 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:20+02:00', 'General', 'navigating dmv new dmv license requirements creating confusion bullet points lot information wwwctgov bullet points customers choose want renewed license id card regular/standard identity verified selectct id phased 2017');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9407, 'Free, anonymous depression screenings Thursday', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/04/free-anonymous-depression-screenings-thursday/', 'Individuals who are concerned about the possibility that they or a loved one may be dealing with depression will have an opportunity Thursday for a free, anonymous screening, during National Depression Screening Day. There will be more than a dozen screenings throughout lower Fairfield County, including one in Stamford: at the University of Connecticut-Stamford&amp;#8217;s Rich [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:20+02:00', 'Health', 'free anonymous depression screenings thursday individuals concerned possibility loved dealing depression opportunity thursday free anonymous screening national depression screening day dozen screenings lower fairfield county including stamford university connecticut stamford rich');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9408, 'Comment on Stamford will get a new Copper Beech Tree by DeadWood', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/15/stamford-will-get-a-new-copper-beech-tree/#comment-73798', 'Very much like the old English Oak that was planted in memory of...I no longer recall,Orville Spicer...somebody,anyway?, down at Cove Island Park. The city cut the tree down and let the bushes cover up the plaque. Some memory. Go dig around. You might find it.\nThis city SUCKS! A bunch of hillbilles with chainsaws from Dan Malloy on down.', '2011-10-16T04:30:22+02:00', '', 'stamford new copper beech tree deadwood like old english oak planted memory ofi longer recallorville cove island park city cut tree let bushes cover plaque memory dig it\nthis city sucks bunch hillbilles chainsaws dan malloy');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9409, 'Comment on Stamford will get a new Copper Beech Tree by sound beacher', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/15/stamford-will-get-a-new-copper-beech-tree/#comment-73765', 'That is wonderful!', '2011-10-16T04:30:23+02:00', '', 'stamford new copper beech tree sound beacher wonderful');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9410, 'Comment on VIDEO: A tree falls in Stamford by David Cooper', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/video-a-tree-falls-in-stamford/#comment-73657', 'Publius you sound just like Richard&quot;Dick&quot; Fuld in the movie To Big to Fail when he stated that Lehman brothers would survive and that their real estate holdings would rebound. That was what happened in 2008 and real estate has continued to lose value since then.', '2011-10-16T04:30:23+02:00', '', 'video tree stamford david cooper publius sound just like richarddick fuld movie big fail stated lehman brothers survive real estate holdings rebound happened 2008 real estate continued lose value');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9411, 'Comment on VIDEO: A tree falls in Stamford by publius', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/video-a-tree-falls-in-stamford/#comment-73627', 'A story about &quot;rose-colored glasses&quot;:\n\nA man was transferred to a new area, and had to move.   He visited a town in the area, and wanted to learn more about whether he would be happy there.  So he asked around about who was the wisest and most knowledgeable man in town, and went to the person recommended.  His question was: What are the people like here?  What is the community like?  The wise man asked back: what are the people like where you live now?  The man responded: Oh, the town where i live now has the best people.  They are warm and friendly, honest and generous. It&#039;s a wonderful place to live.  I am sorry to leave it.  The wise man responded.  The people here are just like that.  You will be happy here.\n\nAn hour later another man, considering the same move, also approached the wise man and asked the same question: What are the people like here?  What kind of community is it?  And again the wise man asked back: What are the people like where you live now?  And the second man answered:  oh, the people in my town are terrible people.  They are cold and unfriendly, they are stingy and corrupt. It&#039;s a terrible place to live.  I am happy to leave it.\n\nAnd the wise man answered:  Then i am sorry to tell you the people in this town are just like that.  You will be very unhappy here.\n\nThe point is that we tend to see things, not as they are, but as we are.  People who are content and productive tend to see other people and situations in a positive light.  People who are unhappy and bitter tend to see other people and situations in a negative light.', '2011-10-16T04:30:24+02:00', '', 'video tree stamford publius story rose colored glasses\n\na transferred new area visited town area wanted learn happy asked wisest knowledgeable town went person recommended question people like community like wise asked people like live responded oh town i live best people warm friendly honest generous wonderful place live i sorry leave wise responded people just like happy here\n\nan hour later considering approached wise asked question people like kind community wise asked people like live second answered oh people town terrible people cold unfriendly stingy corrupt terrible place live i happy leave it\n\nand wise answered i sorry tell people town just like unhappy here\n\nthe point tend things people content productive tend people situations positive light people unhappy bitter tend people situations negative light');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9412, 'Comment on A tree dies in Stamford by Richmond', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/a-tree-dies-in-stamford/#comment-73437', 'DC:  Understand your frustration but I&#039;m confident the zoning commission, run by volunteer residents committed to improving Stamford, are neither corrupt nor politicians.', '2011-10-16T04:30:25+02:00', '', 'tree stamford richmond dc understand frustration confident zoning commission run volunteer residents committed improving stamford corrupt politicians');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9413, 'Comment on A tree dies in Stamford by David Cooper', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/10/12/a-tree-dies-in-stamford/#comment-73433', 'Richmond I am not a tree hugger, I am just tired of all the crooked developers who get whatever they want because they pay off the corrupt Pols!', '2011-10-16T04:30:25+02:00', '', 'tree stamford david cooper richmond i tree hugger i just tired crooked developers want pay corrupt pols');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9414, 'By: Veritas', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/06/27/neighbors-link-launches-on-selleck-st/#comment-54643', 'It is an excellent program. The effort here is Stamford&#039;s best bet at integrating the 40% of the city which was born elsewhere into living in the US. Never before in the city&#039;s history has the immigrant per centage of population been as high.', '2011-10-16T04:30:29+02:00', '', 'veritas excellent program effort stamfords best bet integrating 40 city born living citys history immigrant centage population high');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9415, 'By: Stamford pedestrian', 'http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2011/06/27/neighbors-link-launches-on-selleck-st/#comment-54214', 'I have heard very good things about the Mt Kisco program', '2011-10-16T04:30:29+02:00', '', 'stamford pedestrian i heard good things mt kisco program');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9416, 'Some retired state workers squeeze in one last longevity bonus, others lose out', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/14/some-retired-state-workers-squeeze-in-one-last-longevity-payment/', 'April and October are the months state employees with ten years or more on the job are rewarded with controversial longevity bonuses that can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, particularly for management/executives. Here&amp;#8217;s our 2010 report on the history of the bonuses and here&amp;#8217;s a summary by reporter Zachary Janowski of details of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:33+02:00', 'General', 'retired state workers squeeze longevity bonus lose april october months state employees years job rewarded controversial longevity bonuses range hundreds thousands dollars particularly 2010 report history bonuses summary reporter zachary janowski details');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9417, 'Judicial Branch cuts staff hours, may slow civil, criminal cases', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/14/judicial-branch-cuts-staff-hours-may-slow-civil-cases/', 'When state employees in August held a second vote to ratify a $1.6 billion concessions package, they averted implementation of what political insiders and the press loved to refer to as the Plan B Doomsday budget of massive cuts and layoffs. But Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy&amp;#8217;s deal with the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC)&nbsp;did [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:34+02:00', 'General', 'judicial branch cuts staff hours slow civil criminal cases state employees august held second vote ratify $16 billion concessions package averted implementation political insiders press loved refer plan b doomsday budget massive cuts layoffs democratic gov dannel malloy deal state employees bargaining agent coalition sebacâ did');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9418, 'Women. McMahon and Malloy hear them roar', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/12/women-mcmahon-and-malloy-hear-them-roar/', 'Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon is courting the women&amp;#8217;s vote, according to the Middletown Press and the Associated Press. Today Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy&amp;#8217;s office announced that as part of the governor&amp;#8217;s jobs tour he will meet tomorrow&nbsp;at 11 a.m. in Hartford with &amp;#8220;women-owned businesses.&amp;#8221; McMahon has more work to do courting females than [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:34+02:00', 'General', 'women mcmahon malloy hear roar republican senate candidate linda mcmahon courting women vote according middletown press associated press today democratic governor dannel malloy office announced governor jobs tour meet tomorrowâ at 11 hartford women owned businesses mcmahon work courting females');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9419, 'Legislature&rsquo;s &ldquo;After Irene&rdquo; Twitter account hacked', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/12/legislatures-after-irene-twitter-account-hacked/', 'Those of you who follow the &amp;#8220;After Irene&amp;#8221; Twitter account set up when the General Assembly was holding hearings on the response to&nbsp;August&amp;#8217;s tropical storm might have received an odd direct message in recent days. The one I received said, &amp;#8220;I saw a real bad blog about you, you seen this?&amp;#8221; with a mysterious link [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:35+02:00', 'General', 'legislature’s “after ireneâ€ twitter account hacked follow irene twitter account set general assembly holding hearings response toâ august tropical storm received odd direct message recent days i received said i saw real bad blog seen mysterious link');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9420, 'First Lady Malloy beats 16 other applicants for arts post', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/11/first-lady-malloy-beats-16-other-applicants-for-arts-post/', 'Wasn&amp;#8217;t able to get one interesting bit of information into our report on First Lady Cathy Malloy&amp;#8217;s new position running the Greater Hartford Arts Council. According to a council spokesman, there were a total of 17 applicants for the job and eight were interviewed. Wonder if the council is willing to reveal the names/qualifications of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:36+02:00', 'General', 'lady malloy beats 16 applicants arts post wasn t able interesting bit information report lady cathy malloy new position running greater hartford arts council according council spokesman 17 applicants job interviewed wonder council willing reveal');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9421, 'Malloy counsel says potential conflicts with Guv&rsquo;s wife&rsquo;s job taken on case-by-case basis', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/10/malloy-counsel-says-potential-conflicts-with-guvs-wifes-job-taken-on-case-by-case-basis/', 'The Greater Hartford Arts Council today named Connecticut First Lady Cathy Malloy it&amp;#8217;s new CEO. Malloy&amp;#8217;s&nbsp;husband, Stamford Mayor-turned-Governor Dannel Malloy, was elected last November. The couple have since made the Governor&amp;#8217;s Residence in Hartford their home. Cathy Malloy earlier this year resigned from her position with the Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center in Stamford&nbsp;to [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:36+02:00', 'General', 'malloy counsel says potential conflicts guv’s wife’s job taken case case basis greater hartford arts council today named connecticut lady cathy malloy new ceo malloy sâ husband stamford mayor turned governor dannel malloy elected november couple governor residence hartford home cathy malloy earlier year resigned position sexual assault crisis education center stamfordâ to');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9422, 'Malloy says union claim about longevity &ldquo;ridiculous&rdquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/07/malloy-says-union-complaint-about-longevity-ridiculous/', 'During a stop in Bridgeport today, Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy was asked about the&nbsp;labor grievance the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition filed over October&amp;#8217;s longevity bonuses. Longevity, awarded employees for 10 years or more of service, is paid out each April and October. As part of a concessions deal with Malloy, SEBAC agreed to give [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:37+02:00', 'General', 'malloy says union claim longevity “ridiculousâ€ stop bridgeport today democratic gov dannel malloy asked theâ labor grievance state employees bargaining agent coalition filed october longevity bonuses longevity awarded employees 10 years service paid april october concessions deal malloy sebac agreed');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9423, 'Dick Blumenthal-2, Linda McMahon-1, DiNardo and Healy-0', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/05/dick-blumenthal-2-linda-mcmahon-1-dinardo-and-healy-0/', 'This time last year in the final weeks of the contentious 2010 U.S. Senate race Democratic and Republican officials were busy filing&nbsp;elections complaints against their respective opponents, Republican Linda McMahon and Democrat Richard Blumenthal. It was a pretty transparent strategy on the part of both sides to toss mud on the candidates in the final [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:37+02:00', 'General', 'dick blumenthal 2 linda mcmahon 1 dinardo healy 0 time year final weeks contentious 2010 senate race democratic republican officials busy filingâ elections complaints respective opponents republican linda mcmahon democrat richard blumenthal pretty transparent strategy sides toss mud candidates final');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9424, 'Working Families to rally at Malloy&rsquo;s jobs fest', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/05/working-families-to-rally-at-malloys-jobs-fest/', 'Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy&nbsp;showed his support for the&nbsp;Working Families Party&amp;#8217;s agenda&nbsp;this past legislative session&nbsp;with&nbsp;a strong defense of&nbsp;mandatory paid sick leave legislation. But that victory does not mean the group plans to stop pressuring the governor on other issues. Working Families has organized a rally for tomorrow outside of the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, where [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:38+02:00', 'General', 'working families rally malloy’s jobs fest democratic governor dannel malloyâ showed support theâ working families party agendaâ this past legislative sessionâ withâ a strong defense ofâ mandatory paid sick leave legislation victory does mean group plans stop pressuring governor issues working families organized rally tomorrow outside connecticut convention center hartford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9425, 'Should union members be angry at Malloy or their leaders?', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/04/should-union-members-be-angry-at-malloy-or-their-leaders/', 'The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition is filing a grievance over what its leaders argue is unfair treatment by Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy&amp;#8217;s administration. At the heart of this new rift between SEBAC and Malloy are the longevity bonuses paid out every April and October to unionized and non-union employees with at least ten years [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:38+02:00', 'General', 'union members angry malloy leaders state employees bargaining agent coalition filing grievance leaders argue unfair treatment democratic gov dannel malloy administration heart new rift sebac malloy longevity bonuses paid april october unionized union employees years');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9426, 'By: MrLogical', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/06/28/former-house-speaker-lyons-wary-of-giving-malloy-more-power-to-cut/#comment-10415', 'Moira&rsquo;s no dummy, and is rightfully concerned that giving Dannel carte blanche over budget cuts is a dumb and dangerous thing to do &ndash; especially when the budget is $700+M out of kilter.\n\nFact: Dan has mischief on his mind, and needs to be denied this self-serving request. Let the legislators do the work that they&rsquo;ve been elected to do, and let the (political) chips fall where they may. Either way, the results will be telling, and will expose the Democrats for what they really are: Masters of illusion.\n\nHopefully CT taxpayers will wake up and correct this problem (fiscal profligacy and mismanagement&hellip;) in upcoming elections, and elect real fiscal conservatives who will pull CT out of the ditch, rather than digging the ditch deeper.\n\nDannel Malloy: One-term governor.', '2011-10-16T04:30:40+02:00', '', 'mrlogical moira’s dummy rightfully concerned giving dannel carte blanche budget cuts dumb dangerous thing – especially budget $700m kilter\n\nfact dan mischief mind needs denied self serving request let legislators work they’ve elected let political chips way results telling expose democrats really masters illusion\n\nhopefully ct taxpayers wake correct problem fiscal profligacy mismanagement… upcoming elections elect real fiscal conservatives pull ct ditch digging ditch deeper\n\ndannel malloy term governor');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9427, 'Comment on Women. McMahon and Malloy hear them roar by Liberty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/12/women-mcmahon-and-malloy-hear-them-roar/#comment-12699', '&quot;Women, McMahon and Malloy hear them roar&quot;, You got that Right!', '2011-10-16T04:30:50+02:00', '', 'women mcmahon malloy hear roar liberty women mcmahon malloy hear roar got right');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9428, 'Comment on Malloy counsel says potential conflicts with Guv&rsquo;s wife&rsquo;s job taken on case-by-case basis by meridenite', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/10/malloy-counsel-says-potential-conflicts-with-guvs-wifes-job-taken-on-case-by-case-basis/#comment-12658', 'conflicts??? first esty now his(malloy) wife.', '2011-10-16T04:30:51+02:00', '', 'malloy counsel says potential conflicts guv’s wife’s job taken case case basis meridenite conflicts esty hismalloy wife');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9429, 'Comment on Should union members be angry at Malloy or their leaders? by Liberty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/04/should-union-members-be-angry-at-malloy-or-their-leaders/#comment-12337', 'HAH, not reading a bill before it passed, where have I heard that before?', '2011-10-16T04:30:51+02:00', '', 'union members angry malloy leaders liberty hah reading passed i heard');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9430, 'Comment on If Dems, GOP don&rsquo;t like him, maybe Shays is best candidate for times by Liberty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/03/if-dems-gop-dont-like-him-maybe-shays-is-best-candidate-for-times/#comment-12280', 'Oh Great a Third Party! Well that&#039;s a nail in the coffin for the Republicans. First Marsh and then Shays, even if we weren&#039;t doomed to have a Democrat Senator before we will be if Shays goes third party. I guess I&#039;ll have to pay close attention here. Thanks Brian, but I don&#039;t like this message.', '2011-10-16T04:30:52+02:00', '', 'dems gop don’t like maybe shays best candidate times liberty oh great party thats nail coffin republicans marsh shays werent doomed democrat senator shays goes party i guess ill pay close attention thanks brian i like message');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9431, 'Comment on If Dems, GOP don&rsquo;t like him, maybe Shays is best candidate for times by Chris', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/10/03/if-dems-gop-dont-like-him-maybe-shays-is-best-candidate-for-times/#comment-12279', 'Exactly', '2011-10-16T04:30:52+02:00', '', 'dems gop don’t like maybe shays best candidate times chris exactly');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9432, 'Comment on Fare hikes prove Malloy doesn&rsquo;t want to be Mr. Popular by Liberty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/09/30/fare-hikes-prove-malloy-doesnt-want-to-be-mr-popular/#comment-12250', '&quot;Fare hikes prove Malloy doesn&#039;t want to be Mr. Popular&quot; , Well he&#039;s proven his point already. It&#039;s time he stops spending and taxing (and faring) and we will promise not to make him Mr. Popular, if that&#039;s what he wants!', '2011-10-16T04:30:53+02:00', '', 'fare hikes prove malloy doesn’t want mr popular liberty fare hikes prove malloy doesnt want mr popular hes proven point time stops spending taxing faring promise make mr popular thats wants');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9433, 'Comment on Norwalk lawmaker wants colleagues to reconsider Internet sales tax, but Finance Chair says, &ldquo;No way.&rdquo; by self defense products', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/05/25/norwalk-lawmaker-wants-colleagues-to-reconsider-internet-sales-tax/#comment-12189', 'I own an e-commerce store and I think the whole concept of an internet sales tax is ridiculous. Brick and mortar businesses say its needed to &ldquo;even the playing field&rdquo;. In reality the playing field is already even, with the addition of a sales tax it tilts to the brick and mortar stores favor. The reason&hellip;shipping costs. The money that on line shoppers save in sales taxes, they end up spending on shipping. Now they have to pay both online sales tax and shipping cost. This is a clear advantage for brick and mortar stores. I&rsquo;m glad most shoppers don&rsquo;t know about internet taxes or refuse to pay them, however I worry that at some point the Gov. may try to force e-commerce stores to collect it for them.', '2011-10-16T04:30:53+02:00', '', 'norwalk lawmaker wants colleagues reconsider internet sales tax finance chair says “no wayâ€ self defense products i commerce store i think concept internet sales tax ridiculous brick mortar businesses say needed “even playing fieldâ€ reality playing field addition sales tax tilts brick mortar stores favor reason…shipping costs money line shoppers save sales taxes end spending shipping pay online sales tax shipping cost clear advantage brick mortar stores i’m glad shoppers don’t know internet taxes refuse pay i worry point gov try force commerce stores collect');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9434, 'Comment on Rain, confused senior wash out heating aid press conference by glo worm', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/09/28/rain-confused-senior-wash-out-heating-aid-press-conference/#comment-12177', 'maybe this woman has self respect and wanted the preening earthworms off her lawn.', '2011-10-16T04:30:54+02:00', '', 'rain confused senior wash heating aid press conference glo worm maybe woman self respect wanted preening earthworms lawn');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9435, 'Comment on Sen. Maynard still not cool with Real ID by MrLogical', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/09/23/sen-maynard-still-not-cool-with-real-id/#comment-12070', 'Melody Currey is a Socialist drone - just like the rest of the Democrats running the state.  Like Obamacare (which will become the basis for controlling virtually every aspect of your life, whether you care to believe it or not...), this &#039;new&#039; license is just one more step toward a Socialist Police State - not unlike the ex-Soviet Union and today&#039;s China.  &quot;Papers please!&quot;  \n\nOrwell saw it coming. 1984 is finally here - it&#039;s just 27 years late.', '2011-10-16T04:30:55+02:00', '', 'sen maynard cool real id mrlogical melody currey socialist drone just like rest democrats running state like obamacare basis controlling virtually aspect life care believe new license just step socialist police state unlike ex soviet union todays china papers \n\norwell saw coming 1984 finally just 27 years late');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9436, 'Comment on Why would Linda want to court Lieberman? by Liberty', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/politicalcapitol/2011/07/21/why-would-linda-want-to-court-lieberman/#comment-12064', 'Pajo, Last post to you. I know exactly what a US Senator&#039;s responsibility is, to represent his/her constituents by following the Constitution. That means you do not pass a bill with an individual mandate to purchase anything, like the ridiculous &quot;Affordable&quot; Healthcare bill. You also do NOT continue to pass stimulus bills to bankrupt our grandchildren and do nothing to create jobs. You stop spending and try to reduce deficit so that we do not have S&amp;P reduce our rating. \n\nAs for having public service and legal preparation, those are the exact reason why we are in this mess. We need some representatives with a business background. Don&#039;t even get me started on Al Franken the comedian or Charlie Rangel the thief who are in the House. As for Chris Nowinski, sounds like he got a Harvard education from WWE. I repeat &quot;personal responsibility&quot; causes people to use or not use steroids. Steroids are used in many sports, so are uppers and downers in different careers, many writers use weed. I am all for personal liberty and responsibility, no one forced the WWE self employed contractors to use anything.', '2011-10-16T04:30:55+02:00', '', 'linda want court lieberman liberty pajo post i know exactly senators responsibility represent his/her constituents following constitution means pass individual mandate purchase like ridiculous affordable healthcare continue pass stimulus bills bankrupt grandchildren create jobs stop spending try reduce deficit s&p reduce rating \n\nas having public service legal preparation exact reason mess need representatives business background started franken comedian charlie rangel thief house chris nowinski sounds like got harvard education wwe i repeat personal responsibility causes people use use steroids steroids used sports uppers downers different careers writers use weed i personal liberty responsibility forced wwe self employed contractors use');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9437, 'Brazilian beauty contest strutting into Stamford', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/14/brazilian-beauty-contest-strutting-into-stamford/', 'Right: Miss Brazil USA 2010 Carol Baumgartner. A bevy of Brazilian beauties will grace the stage of the Stamford Marriot when 84 Park and Rio 100 Events hosts the Miss Brazil Connecticut Beauty Contest on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., and will wrap [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:58+02:00', 'Event', 'brazilian beauty contest strutting stamford right miss brazil 2010 carol baumgartner bevy brazilian beauties grace stage stamford marriot 84 park rio 100 events hosts miss brazil connecticut beauty contest sunday oct 23 8 pm event kicks cocktail reception 630 pm wrap');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9438, 'CT hip hop artists Dirt E. Dutch, Sketch Tha Cataclysm drop LPs', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/12/ct-hip-hop-artists-dirt-e-dutch-sketch-tha-cataclysm-drop-lps/', 'Above: Dirt E. Dutch, of Danbury, (left, with emcee Hawl Digg) and Sketch Tha Cataclysm (right), of Waterbury are blowing up. (Photos/Adam Bernard &amp;#38; Nicholas Paul). Two heavy-hitters from Connecticut&amp;#8217;s most prolific hip hop collective have dropped new full-length records. Dirt E. Dutch, of Danbury, and Sketch Tha Cataclysm, of Waterbury &amp;#8212; members of the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:59+02:00', 'Music', 'ct hip hop artists dirt dutch sketch tha cataclysm drop lps dirt dutch danbury left emcee hawl digg sketch tha cataclysm right waterbury blowing photos/adam bernard &#38 nicholas paul heavy hitters connecticut prolific hip hop collective dropped new length records dirt dutch danbury sketch tha cataclysm waterbury &#8212 members');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9439, 'Artist John Newcomb&rsquo;s colorful journey at Wilton Library', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/10/artist-john-newcombs-colorful-journey-at-wilton-library/', 'The autumn leaves aren&amp;#8217;t the only things bursting with color in Fairfield County this season. Nearly 100 paintings by Norwalk artist John Newcomb are on view at the Wilton Library as part of a retrospective of the artist&amp;#8217;s work. Entitled &amp;#8220;Journey,&amp;#8221; the exhibition demonstrates Newcomb&amp;#8217;s experimentation with style and color over more than two decades. [...]', '2011-10-16T04:30:59+02:00', 'Art', 'artist john newcomb’s colorful journey wilton library autumn leaves aren t things bursting color fairfield county season nearly 100 paintings norwalk artist john newcomb view wilton library retrospective artist work entitled journey exhibition demonstrates newcomb experimentation style color decades');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9440, 'Out and about: Things to see and places to be this weekend', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/07/out-and-about-things-to-see-and-places-to-be-this-weekend-22/', 'Pictured: The pop/rock trio Hanson, above, stops at Toad&amp;#8217;s Place in New Haven while &amp;#8216;Sports Show&amp;#8217; host and &amp;#8216;Saturday Night Live&amp;#8217; alum Norm Macdonald (right) performs stand-up at Foxwoods Resort Casino this weekend. For fans of the legendary comic and &amp;#8216;Saturday Night Live&amp;#8217; alum Norm MacDonald, the cancellation of &amp;#8220;Sports Show with Norm Macdonald&amp;#8221; &amp;#8212; [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:00+02:00', 'Comedy', 'things places weekend pictured pop/rock trio hanson stops toad place new haven sports host saturday night live alum norm macdonald right performs stand foxwoods resort casino weekend fans legendary comic saturday night live alum norm macdonald cancellation sports norm macdonald &#8212');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9441, 'Street artists exhibition opens in Greenwich', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/06/street-artists-exhibition-opens-in-greenwich/', 'Above: Works by street artists Swoon (left) and D*Face (right) are on view at the Samuel Owen Gallery in Greenwich. A Greenwich gallery is paving the way for a collection of rare and original street art. The Samuel Owen Gallery will host the opening reception of &amp;#8220;On Every Street,&amp;#8221; an exhibition featuring the work of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:01+02:00', 'Art', 'street artists exhibition opens greenwich works street artists swoon left d*face right view samuel owen gallery greenwich greenwich gallery paving way collection rare original street art samuel owen gallery host opening reception street exhibition featuring work');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9442, 'All-star line-up for Mohegan Sun&rsquo;s 15th anniversary', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/05/mohegan-sun-celebrates-15-years-with-jennifer-lopez-jersey-shore-cast/', 'Above: Jennifer Lopez will join a cast of musicians, celebrity chefs and reality stars in celebrating Mohegan Sun&amp;#8217;s 15th year anniversary from Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. Mohegan Sun will celebrate its 15th year anniversary with a performance by Jennifer Lopez, appearances by cast members from MTV&amp;#8217;s &amp;#8220;Jersey Shore,&amp;#8221; a tribute to TV [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:01+02:00', 'Event', 'star line mohegan sun’s 15th anniversary jennifer lopez join cast musicians celebrity chefs reality stars celebrating mohegan sun 15th year anniversary friday oct 21 sunday oct 23 mohegan sun celebrate 15th year anniversary performance jennifer lopez appearances cast members mtv jersey shore tribute tv');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9443, 'Times Square billboard to showcase Stratford photographer', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/05/times-square-billboard-to-showcase-stratford-photographer/', 'Come this weekend, all eyes will be on Ricardo Murillo &amp;#8212; millions of them, actually. Murillo (right), a Stratford-based photographer and clothing designer, will have his artwork and likeness displayed on a Times Square billboard as part of an advertising campaign for About.Me. &amp;#8220;There are millions of people who see that every day,&amp;#8221; Murillo, who [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:02+02:00', 'Art', 'times square billboard showcase stratford photographer come weekend eyes ricardo murillo &#8212 millions actually murillo right stratford based photographer clothing designer artwork likeness displayed times square billboard advertising campaign aboutme millions people day murillo');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9444, 'The Stepkids drop video feat. Wyatt Cenac, announce CT dates', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/04/the-stepkids-release-new-video-with-wyatt-cenac-announce-ct-dates/', 'Above: Bridgeport band The Stepkids are legends in their own minds, and in Connecticut. Bridgeport&amp;#8217;s own psych/soul trio The Stepkids have released the latest video from their self-titled debut LP, and with a little help from a rising Comedy Central star. &amp;#8220;Legend In My Own Mind&amp;#8221; boasts a cameo from none other than &amp;#8220;The Daily [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:02+02:00', 'Music', 'stepkids drop video feat wyatt cenac announce ct dates bridgeport band stepkids legends minds connecticut bridgeport psych/soul trio stepkids released latest video self titled debut lp little help rising comedy central star legend mind boasts cameo daily');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9445, 'Behind-the-scenes look at WCP&rsquo;s &ldquo;Twelfth Night&rdquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/03/behind-the-scenes-look-at-wcps-twelfth-night-or-what-you-will/', 'Westport Country Playhouse has released a video offering a behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming performance of Shakespeare&amp;#8217;s &ldquo;Twelfth Night, or What You Will.&amp;#8221; Performances will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 5. The video provides insight on the comedy from Mark Lamos, Westport Country Playhouse artistic director and director of the production, as [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:03+02:00', 'Theater', 'scenes look wcp’s “twelfth nightâ€ westport country playhouse released video offering scenes look upcoming performance shakespeare “twelfth night performances held tuesday oct 11 saturday nov 5 video provides insight comedy mark lamos westport country playhouse artistic director director production');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9446, 'Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones film at Stamford&rsquo;s Avon Theatre', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/10/03/great-hope-springs-films-at-stamfords-avon-theatre/', 'If you had been strolling along Bedford Street in Stamford on Friday, Sept. 23, you might have observed the large, rumbling freight rigs parked outside the Avon Theatre. While there are plenty of trucks that roll through downtown Stamford, this fleet was carrying some high-profile Hollywood cargo: equipment used in the filming of the upcoming [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:03+02:00', 'Film', 'meryl streep tommy lee jones film stamford’s avon theatre strolling bedford street stamford friday sept 23 observed large rumbling freight rigs parked outside avon theatre plenty trucks roll downtown stamford fleet carrying high profile hollywood cargo equipment used filming upcoming');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9447, 'TV legends, musicians, comedians highlight Palace season', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/29/stamfords-palace-announces-new-season/', 'Above: Comedienne Joan Rivers and TV host Larry King will appear at the Palace Theatre this season. A pair of TV legends, rock and folk acts, ballets and symphonies, stand-up comedians, Latin dancers, Chinese acrobats and a host of family programs starring youth musicians, dancers and actors will be on tap for the Palace Theatre&amp;#8217;s [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:05+02:00', 'Comedy', 'tv legends musicians comedians highlight palace season comedienne joan rivers tv host larry king appear palace theatre season pair tv legends rock folk acts ballets symphonies stand comedians latin dancers chinese acrobats host family programs starring youth musicians dancers actors tap palace theatre');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9448, 'Das Racist return to CT for Toad&rsquo;s Place performance', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/28/das-racist-return-to-ct-for-toads-place-performance/', 'Above: Das Racist members Himanshu Suri (aka Heems) and Victor Vazquez (aka Kool A.D) met as students at Wesleyan University in Middletown.&nbsp;The group performs at Toad&amp;#8217;s Place in New Haven on Thursday, Sept 29 at 9 p.m. Himanshu Suri was just a freshman in college when he saw Kanye West perform at Toad&amp;#8217;s Place in [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:05+02:00', 'Music', 'racist return ct toad’s place performance racist members himanshu suri aka heems victor vazquez aka kool ad met students wesleyan university middletownâ the group performs toad place new haven thursday sept 29 9 pm himanshu suri just freshman college saw kanye west perform toad place');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9449, 'Andy Rooney bids farewell to &rsquo;60 Minutes&rsquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/28/andy-roondey-bids-farewell-to-60-minutes/', 'Curmudgeonly commentator Andy Rooney, who lived in the Rowayton section of Norwalk, will bid farewell to &amp;#8220;60 Minutes&amp;#8221; when he makes his final appearance on the show Sunday, according to CBS. Rooney, 92, will announce his departure in his regular essay at the end of the program, where he has been featured more than 1,096 [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:06+02:00', 'Television', 'andy rooney bids farewell ’60 minutes’ curmudgeonly commentator andy rooney lived rowayton section norwalk bid farewell 60 minutes makes final appearance sunday according cbs rooney 92 announce departure regular essay end program featured 1096');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9450, 'Bernie Williams plays music, softball in Ridgefield', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/27/bernie-williams-plays-music-softball-in-ridgefield/', 'Above: Bernie Williams will pick up a bat &amp;#8212; and a guitar &amp;#8212; when he comes to Ridgefield on Oct. 1. Former New York Yankees superstar and guitarist Bernie Williams will play a charity softball game and a concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Oct. 1. The charity softball game on the field next [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:06+02:00', 'Music', 'bernie williams plays music softball ridgefield bernie williams pick bat &#8212 guitar &#8212 comes ridgefield oct 1 new york yankees superstar guitarist bernie williams play charity softball game concert ridgefield playhouse saturday oct 1 charity softball game field');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9451, 'John Mayer donation to support HIV/AIDS services', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/27/john-mayer-donation-to-support-hivaids-services/', 'Fairfield native and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter John Mayer recently donated $15,000 in support of services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Fairfield County. The donation, which came from Mayer&amp;#8217;s Back to You Fund, will go Family Centers&amp;#8216; Stamford CARES program. This is the third year Mayer has supported Stamford CARES. &ldquo;With fewer state and federal dollars [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:07+02:00', 'General', 'john mayer donation support hiv/aids services fairfield native grammy award winning singer/songwriter john mayer recently donated $15000 support services individuals hiv/aids fairfield county donation came mayer fund family centers stamford cares program year mayer supported stamford cares “with fewer state federal dollars');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9452, 'Brad Pitt responds to Stamford&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Tree of Life&rsquo; debacle', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/26/2154/', 'Above: Brad Pitt starred in Terrence Malick&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Tree of Life,&amp;#8221; which caused an uproar at Stamford&amp;#8217;s Avon Theatre over the summer. Back in June, Stamford&rsquo;s Avon Theatre attracted national attention when customer complaints prompted the downtown cinema to post a disclaimer about Terrence Malick&rsquo;s controversial &ldquo;The Tree of Life.&amp;#8221; Brad Pitt, one of the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:07+02:00', 'Film', 'brad pitt responds stamford’s ‘the tree life’ debacle brad pitt starred terrence malick’s “the tree life caused uproar stamford avon theatre summer june stamford’s avon theatre attracted national attention customer complaints prompted downtown cinema post disclaimer terrence malick’s controversial “the tree life brad pitt');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9453, 'Hip hop showcase reignites in Bridgeport', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/26/hip-hop-showcase-reignites-in-bridgeport/', 'Pictured: Stratford emcee Expertiz; Workforce, a Danbury-based hip hop duo; and PremRock &amp;#38; Willie Green performed at Enter the Cypher. Connecticut&amp;#8217;s longest-running hip hop showcase made its triumphant return on Saturday, Sept. 24, bringing a mix of local and New York City MCs, producers and DJs to Bridgeport&amp;#8217;s Acoustic Cafe. Return of Enter the Cypher: [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:08+02:00', 'General', 'hip hop showcase reignites bridgeport pictured stratford emcee expertiz workforce danbury based hip hop duo premrock &#38 willie green performed enter cypher connecticut longest running hip hop showcase triumphant return saturday sept 24 bringing mix local new york city mcs producers djs bridgeport acoustic cafe return enter cypher');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9454, 'Tea time at Foxwoods', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/26/tea-time-at-foxwoods/', 'Foxwoods Resort Casino will give visitors a taste of a time-honored British tradition when it hosts Royal Tea in honor of the exhibition, &amp;#8220;Diana: A Celebration.&amp;#8221; Guests will enjoy an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches and cakes every Thursday through Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in Cedar&amp;#8217;s Steak House private dining room. The cost is [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:08+02:00', 'Art', 'tea time foxwoods foxwoods resort casino visitors taste time honored british tradition hosts royal tea honor exhibition diana celebration guests enjoy assortment teas finger sandwiches cakes thursday jan 12 2 pm cedar steak house private dining room cost');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9455, '&ldquo;Great Hope Springs&rdquo; films in southwestern Connecticut', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/21/great-hope-springs-films-in-southwestern-connecticut/', 'Above: Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep and Steve Carell star in &amp;#8220;Great Hopes Springs.&amp;#8221; Scenes for the movie &amp;#8220;Great Hope Springs&amp;#8221; &amp;#8212; starring Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep and Steve Carell &amp;#8212; have been shot in Norwalk and Darien, and will be shot in Milford later this month, according to a report from the Connecticut [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:09+02:00', 'Film', '“great hope springsâ€ films southwestern connecticut tommy lee jones meryl streep steve carell star great hopes springs scenes movie great hope springs &#8212 starring tommy lee jones meryl streep steve carell &#8212 shot norwalk darien shot milford later month according report connecticut');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9456, 'Tickets for Kanye West &amp; Jay-Z, Sting, Guns N&rsquo; Roses go on sale', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/21/tickets-for-kanye-west-jay-z-sting-guns-n-roses-go-on-sale-in-ct/', 'Above: Kayne West &amp;#38; Jay-Z are coming to Mohegan Sun for a rare Connecticut appearance this fall. Major musical acts are coming to Connecticut this fall as concert tickets for Kanye West &amp;#38; Jay-Z, Sting and Guns N&amp;#8217; Roses go on sale this week, according to Live Nation. Rap moguls Kanye West &amp;#38; Jay-Z, who [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:10+02:00', 'Music', 'tickets kanye west & jay z sting guns n’ roses sale kayne west &#38 jay z coming mohegan sun rare connecticut appearance major musical acts coming connecticut concert tickets kanye west &#38 jay z sting guns n roses sale week according live nation rap moguls kanye west &#38 jay z');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9457, 'Johnny Winter pays homage to musical heroes on &ldquo;Roots&rdquo;', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/20/johnny-winter-pays-homage-to-musical-heroes-on-roots/', 'Above: Blues legend Johnny Winter worked alongside his manager, Paul Nelson, during a February recording session at Carriage House Studios in Stamford. (Photo/Marion Amundsen) Legendary bluesman and Easton resident Johnny Winter will release his new studio album, &amp;#8220;Roots,&amp;#8221; on Tuesday, Sept. 27, via Megaforce Records. The album &amp;#8212; Winter&amp;#8217;s first since kicking a debilitating, career-long [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:10+02:00', 'Music', 'johnny winter pays homage musical heroes “rootsâ€ blues legend johnny winter worked alongside manager paul nelson february recording session carriage house studios stamford photo/marion amundsen legendary bluesman easton resident johnny winter release new studio album roots tuesday sept 27 megaforce records album &#8212 winter kicking debilitating career long');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9458, '&lsquo;Love&rsquo; will be in the air at WAC opening', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/15/1982/', 'Above: Helen Klisser During, director of visual arts; and David Kiehl, curator of prints at the Whitney Museum of American Art, at the artist selection for the Westport Arts Center&amp;#8217;s new exhibition, &amp;#8220;Love: In The Eye Of The Beholder.&amp;#8221; Love is in the air at the Westport Arts Center, but it&amp;#8217;s not just about the [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:11+02:00', 'Art', '‘love’ air wac opening helen klisser director visual arts david kiehl curator prints whitney museum american art artist selection westport arts center new exhibition love eye beholder love air westport arts center just');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9459, 'Elm City PopFest kicks into gear this week', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/15/elm-city-pop-fest-kicks-into-gear-this-week/', 'A bevy of&nbsp; New England indie bands are performing in New Haven this week as part of Elm City PopFest, taking place at venues across the city (see schedule below). The entry fee for all shows is $5. Presented by February Records, New Haven Music and Manic Productions, PopFest is celebrating it&amp;#8217;s third year of [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:11+02:00', 'Music', 'elm city popfest kicks gear week bevy ofâ  new england indie bands performing new haven week elm city popfest taking place venues city schedule entry fee shows $5 presented february records new haven music manic productions popfest celebrating year');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9460, '&lsquo;Deathly Hallows &mdash; Part 2&prime; hits IMAX at Maritime Aquarium', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/14/deathly-hallows-part-2-hits-imax-at-maritime/', 'The biggest showdown in wizardry comes to the biggest IMAX screen in Connecticut when &ldquo;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows &ndash; Part 2&rdquo; hits the IMAX Theater of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on Frday, Sept. 16. Picking up where &ldquo;Part 1&rdquo; left off, the film follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:12+02:00', 'Film', '‘deathly hallows — 2′ hits imax maritime aquarium biggest showdown wizardry comes biggest imax screen connecticut “harry potter deathly hallows – 2â€ hits imax theater maritime aquarium norwalk frday sept 16 picking “part 1â€ left film follows harry daniel radcliffe ron rupert grint hermione');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9461, 'GOPIO opens Indian film festival this week', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/13/gopio-opens-indian-film-festival/', 'The Indian independent film scene will hit the Connecticut big screen when the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, Connecticut Chapter, opens its Film Festival 2011 this week. To be held at venues throughout Lower Fairfield County, the festival kicks off with a screening of &amp;#8220;West is West&amp;#8221; at the Avon Theater in Stamford [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:12+02:00', 'Film', 'gopio opens indian film festival week indian independent film scene hit connecticut big screen global organization people indian origin connecticut chapter opens film festival 2011 week held venues lower fairfield county festival kicks screening west west avon theater stamford');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9462, 'FLA Gallery showcases work by Colombia&rsquo;s John J. Bedoya', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/12/fla-gallery-showcases-work-by-colombias-john-j-bedoya/', 'Pictured: Guests enjoyed the landscape paintings of Colombian artist John J.&nbsp;Bedoya at a recent exhibition opening at the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery in Stamford. (Photos/Bob Albert). More than 100 art lovers sipped wine, ate hors de&amp;#8217;oeuvres and marveled at the work of an up-and-coming Latin American artist at the Friday, Sept. 9 opening of &amp;#8220;Beyond [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:13+02:00', 'Art', 'fla gallery showcases work colombia’s john bedoya pictured guests enjoyed landscape paintings colombian artist john jâ bedoya recent exhibition opening fernando luis alvarez gallery stamford photos/bob albert 100 art lovers sipped wine ate oeuvres marveled work coming latin american artist friday sept 9 opening');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9463, 'Oyster Fest set for Friday', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/08/oyster-fest-set-for-friday/', 'Following a statement earlier today that the Norwalk Seaport Association was considering calling off the Oyster Festival on Friday, Sept. 9 because of wet field conditions at Veteran&amp;#8217;s Park, the organization has announced that the event is a go for that day. &amp;#8220;The Norwalk Seaport Association feels the park will be in good condition,&amp;#8221; Oyster [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:16+02:00', 'Event', 'oyster fest set friday following statement earlier today norwalk seaport association considering calling oyster festival friday sept 9 wet field conditions veteran park organization announced event day norwalk seaport association feels park good condition oyster');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9464, 'Oyster Fest could be canceled Friday', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/08/oyster-fest-could-be-canceled-friday/', 'The Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival could be a wash out on Friday as wet field conditions caused by recent torrential rains have forced the NSA to consider canceling the event that day, according to a statement released Thursday. &amp;#8220;The safety of our guests is our foremost concern,&amp;#8221; NSA Oyster Festival Chairman Jerry Toni said [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:17+02:00', 'Event', 'oyster fest canceled friday norwalk seaport association oyster festival wash friday wet field conditions caused recent torrential rains forced nsa consider canceling event day according statement released thursday safety guests foremost concern nsa oyster festival chairman jerry toni said');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9465, 'Stamford singer Angelica Salem drops new video', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/07/stamford-singer-angelica-salem-drops-new-video/', 'Right: Party with Angelica Salem and you might end up in Casablanca. Teen pop songstress Angelica Salem recently dropped the first official music video for her second single, &amp;#8220;We Rock the World.&amp;#8221; The video finds Salem, 18, of Stamford, strutting through Times Square, dancing with her girlfriends and crooning on a Manhattan rooftop &amp;#8212; all [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:17+02:00', 'Music', 'stamford singer angelica salem drops new video right party angelica salem end casablanca teen pop songstress angelica salem recently dropped official music video second single rock world video finds salem 18 stamford strutting times square dancing girlfriends crooning manhattan rooftop &#8212');
INSERT INTO `items2` VALUES (9466, 'Here&rsquo;s your weekend update: Norm MacDonald is coming to Foxwoods', 'http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2011/09/01/heres-your-weekend-update-norm-macdonald-is-coming-to-foxwoods/', 'Above: From &amp;#8220;Weekend Update&amp;#8221; to &amp;#8220;Sports Show,&amp;#8221; Norm McDonald is the consummate comic newsman. &ldquo;Saturday Night Live&rdquo; alum and &ldquo;Dirty Work&rdquo; star Norm MacDonald will take the stage at the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which cost $30, $40, and $50, are on sale now. MacDonald, [...]', '2011-10-16T04:31:18+02:00', 'Comedy', 'here’s weekend update norm macdonald coming foxwoods weekend update sports norm mcdonald consummate comic newsman “saturday night liveâ€ alum “dirty workâ€ star norm macdonald stage fox theater foxwoods resort casino saturday oct 8 8 pm tickets cost $30 $40 $50 sale macdonald');
