Where to go when you're broke

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A sample of an ordinary day's customers at Spino's Pawn Shop in Waterbury, CT, includes a construction worker pawning a TV for spending money, a disabled man who is unemployed, and a college teen with seldom-used jewelry and a concert weekend to finance.

Analysis, Cover Story, Behavior, Poor, Working class, Waterbury, Connecticut, Pawnbroking

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Martha Stewart leaving; Why I'm getting out of Westport

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A 28-year resident of Westport, Connecticut, describes the changes that have taken place in the town. The increasing commercialization and impersonal feeling of the town have brought about a decision to move.

Personal narratives, Public opinion, Urbanization, Westport, Connecticut

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Pol stars; Frank Don, an astrologer who is running for Congress in Connecticut on the Indpendence Party ticket, offers the cosmic perspective on the coming election

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Congressional candidates, and astrologer, Frank Don sees Al Gore winning the presidential race, and Hillary Clinton winning the New York Senate seat. He is pessimistic about his own chances.

Interview, Politicians, Astrologers, Don, Frank

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