In a better world, convenient places would abound where runners could traipse blissfully along, unworried by trouble and harm. No need to fret over menacing scoundrels. No reason to play dodge-the-Lexus on busy roads. The ornery canines all would be safely penned.

How can we tell if we are consuming too much caffeine when no seems to know how much “too much” is? And how can we tell if we are consuming any caffeine if it’s not listed on the label?

Caffeine is the most frequently ingested pharmacologically active substance in the world, according to Consumer Reports, yet it is not mentioned along with total calories, fat and sodium content on food and beverage labels.

The fifth season of “The Sopranos” is under way. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the actors and characters who populate the acclaimed HBO drama. The correct answers are at the end.

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SAN ANTONIO- Even in the midst of celebration, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun couldn’t help himself. He had to fire one last volley at Georgia Tech.

His team had just won the won national title _ beating Georgia Tech, 82-73, in a game that was never that close _ but Calhoun had to get something off his chest.

Despite the rain and gloomy weather, students who were offered admission to Salve Regina University’s Class of 2008 and their families flocked to campus on Saturday, April 3 for the 10th anniversary of the Admissions’ Office “Connections” Day.