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Lawrence H. Summers - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +0000
Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor at Harvard University, was the 27th president of that university from 2001 to 2006. From 1999 to 2001 he served as secretary of the U.S. Treasury following his earlier service as deputy and under secretary of the Treasury and as chief economist of the World Bank. Prior to his years in Washington, Summers was a professor of economics at Harvard and MIT. (Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall, Room 114, Grove and Prospect Sts. at 4:00 pm)

"Pickpocket" - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:00:00 +0000
France, 1959. 75 min. Dir. Robert Bresson. A spare adaptation of Crime and Punishment with distinct traces of Nietzsche and a stunning robbery sequence, "Pickpocket" is universally considered one of the greatest films of all time, and frequently Bresson's best. (Whitney Humanities Center Auditorium, 53 Wall St. at 8:00 pm)

Obama Publicly Breaks With Wright Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Calls His Former Pastor's Words 'Divisive And Destructive'

Barack Obama essentially severed his friendship with his former pastor Tuesday, calling the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's speech a day earlier at the National Press Club "a show of disrespect to me."

In Virginia, Many Narrow Escapes Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents Weep At Seeing Homes Hit By Tornado

Naomi Britt had no time for fear, and no time for arguing.

Democrats Souring On The 'Other' Candidate Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Loyal Democrat Richard Somer says that if Hillary Rodham Clinton gets his party's presidential nomination, he just might sit it out this Election Day.

McCain's Health Care Solution Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain on Tuesday rejected calls by his Democratic opponents for universal health coverage, instead offering a market-based solution with an approach similar to a proposal put forth by President Bush last year.

Ex-Medical Worker Indicted Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Celebrities' Files Were Leaked

A former UCLA Medical Center employee was indicted on charges that she accessed the records of dozens of high-profile patients and sold the information to a media outlet, prosecutors said Tuesday.

DNA Exonerates Man After 27 Years In Prison Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Dallas man who spent more than 27 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit was freed Tuesday after being incarcerated longer than any other wrongfully convicted U.S. inmate cleared by DNA testing.

Judge Orders U.S. To Decide If Polar Bears Are 'Threatened' Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In a victory for conservation groups, a federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to decide within 16 days whether polar bears should be listed as a threatened species because of global warming.

Middlefield Has Big Plans For Route 66 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This rural community of 4,303, with no sewer system and officials who don't like to say the words "big box," is, nonetheless, looking to bring some major stores to its partly pristine, occasionally ramshackle stretch of Route 66.

Rell May Veto Crime Bill; Cites Declining Revenue Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After months of tough talk and impassioned debate prompted by two deadly home invasions, Gov. M. Jodi Rell stunned lawmakers Tuesday by threatening to veto criminal justice improvements because of one problem — money.

State Senate Tries To Enact Open-Container Ban Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Here's the quiz: Is it legal to go barreling down the highway, or even a side street, with an open can of beer stashed in your front-seat cup holder?

Madison Suspends Police Chief, Will Investigate Him Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police Chief Paul D. Jakubson said in February that he intended to see his scandal-plagued department through its deeply seated troubles.

In Connecticut Legislature, Amended Pension Bill Called Weaker Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Six days after the state Senate passed a landmark ethics bill to let judges revoke or reduce the pensions of corrupt public officials, the state House Tuesday amended it to allow less-severe action against union employees than elected or appointed officials. Republicans immediately charged that Democrats weakened the bill to serve the interests of unions that represent tens of thousands of state and municipal employees.

Last Of State's No-Child Suit Dismissed Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A federal judge has dismissed the final piece of the state's 2005 lawsuit challenging the cost of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Democrats Object To Rell's Judicial Nominees Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Democratic legislators threatened Tuesday night to delay the confirmation of four judicial nominees until Gov. M. Jodi Rell explains the dearth of minority judges.

Residents Speak On Hartford Budget Plans Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With more than 100 in attendance, Hartford residents voiced their concerns Tuesday about Mayor Eddie A. Perez's proposed $552 million budget, a $26.3 million increase over current spending.

School Bus Surveillance On DVD Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Principals at public schools here will soon be able to request copies of school bus surveillance videos and watch them on their own computers to look for acts of bullying and other incidents.

Colchester School Crowns Mr. Bacon Tonight Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W ith less than two months before graduation and the stress of SATs and college applications behind them, some seniors at Bacon Academy in Colchester were rehearsing Friday evening for a program that would allow them to cut loose in the zaniest ways they could conjure up.

Obama's quandary over preacher reflects supporters' divide Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:47:00 -0400
Thirteen hours after his former pastor startled some with a defiant performance that was televised nationwide, Barack Obama urged 18,000 supporters to stay calm and shrug off such "distractions."

Courtney's Bill Protecting Eightmile River Passes, Goes To Bush Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In what has been the most significant legislative victory in his first term, Rep. Joe Courtney's effort to give Connecticut's Eightmile River greater federal protection now only awaits a presidential signature.

Merrill Likely To Become House Majority Leader Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A behind-the-scenes contest to become the next majority leader in the state House of Representatives has tilted toward Rep. Denise W. Merrill, D-Mansfield.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Clears Hurdle At State Capitol Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved a tough new mandate that requires the state to drastically cut the greenhouse gas emissions associated with global warming.

An Experiment Ends Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rah, Rah, Rah As Three Courant Staffers Fulfill Challenge; Now What?

Thirty days ago, three Courant staffers began a monthlong commitment to eat a diet of only raw, vegan foods.They've ached from caffeine withdrawal, developed a fondness for morning green smoothies and grappled with the reasoning that the cooked vegetables of their former lives aren't as nutritious as the raw.

Miley Photo Flap: Too Much, Too Soon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"You get the best of both worlds," Miley Cyrus sings in the theme song of her hugely popular Disney Channel show, "Hannah Montana." It's a reference to her character's secret double life as both a rock star AND a normal schoolgirl.

Success Story Spills Over Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At the moment, Fred M. Bering is rushing off to be fitted for a tuxedo for a fundraiser just a few days off, so he can't linger long on the phone.

Sometimes It Makes No Sense To 'Remake' A Child Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Today's parents believe in psychology, a predominant paradigm of which is behavior modification; therefore, today's parents tend to believe that behavior, any behavior, can be modified by properly manipulating reward and punishment.

A Middle-Of-The-Road Approach To Lawn Care Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A timely e-mail from a Glastonbury couple:

Let Judges Decide Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Although still not a model of clarity, the state's Persistent Dangerous Felony Offender Law was improved by legislative action last week and deserves Gov. M. Jodi Rell's support — not the partial veto she is considering.

Revive ATV Legislation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A bill with promise for meaningfully reforming state laws on all-terrain vehicles has apparently been dead-ended in a legislative committee. That shouldn't be allowed to happen.

Happy Birthday, Noah Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As a young teacher, he was appalled at the quality of the nation's schools and vowed to do something about it. He did, and then some. His readers, spellers and dictionaries became the backbone of American schools for 100 years.

Wright's Sideshow The Last Straw For Obama Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With a friend like the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama needed no enemies, and in finally denouncing him for his divisive rhetoric, the Illinois senator may well have salvaged his presidential campaign.

Why Tolerate 42,000 Traffic Deaths A Year? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The tragic death April 20 of Mila Rainof, a Yale medical student, who was struck while crossing an intersection at South Frontage Road and York Street in New Haven and later died from her injuries, brings home the great danger inherent in our transportation system and the need to set higher safety standards.

School Quest Fueled House Bubble Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After more than a decade of steep growth, home prices peaked last year and have been falling rapidly. Over 9 million mortgages are "under water," meaning that more is owed on them than the home is worth. As foreclosures mount, additional homes come on the market, intensifying downward pressure on prices.

Red Sox Win In 9th, End Five-Game Losing Streak Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After David Ortiz walked, Manny Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis singled to center, the latter bringing home Ortiz as the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory.

Sun Point Guard Phillips Poses For Racy Photo Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Erin Phillips, a backup guard for the Connecticut Sun and a member of the Australian national team, is pictured in a photo published last week in Alpha, an Australian sports/men's magazine.

UConn Women: 2 Games Vs. Rutgers Again Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A home-and-home series with Rutgers for the sixth consecutive season highlights the UConn women's 2008-09 conference schedule.

Twenty Horses Make Derby Field Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:00 -0400
Unbeaten Big Brown and the filly Eight Belles were among a full field of 20 horses entered for the Kentucky Derby.

Guilford Names Football Coach Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:02:00 -0400
Guilford High School has named Tom Unger its football coach.

Yale Women's Crew Ranked No. 2 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The crew season is long and grueling — with a twist.

High School Notebook: Gilbride At Franciscan Banquet Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Kevin Gilbride, offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Giants, will be honored at the 23rd Franciscan Sports Banquet on June 4 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.

High School Lacrosse Notebook Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Hall-West Hartford girls were on the verge of beating Glastonbury for the second year in a row. But after a turnover, Sarah Allen scored with 27 seconds left in the second overtime to give Glastonbury an 11-11 tie Monday on Hall's new artificial turf.

Local Sports Notebook Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
LOCAL NOTEBOOK

Boys Baseball Ratings Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Compiled by Courant staff (records through Sunday):

Girls Softball Ratings Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Softball 1. Masuk-Monroe (11-0): Defending Class LL champion has strung together 10 consecutive shutouts.

Bass Business Crafts Own Instruments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Early this month, the Upton Bass String Instrument Corp. traded a quaint retail shop in Mystic for four units in a nondescript business park. The new headquarters has given additional space to its 15 employees and expanded inventory.

Health Plans: Beware Scams Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Having no health insurance can be a disaster. But you may not be any better off buying an alternative that promises discounts on medical services, as some desperate consumers are finding out.

Bush On Economy: Congress Let Americans Down Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
President Bush, hoping to inoculate his party and his presidential legacy from election-year anger over the economy, heaped criticism on the Democratic-led Congress on Tuesday for "letting the American people down."

Managed Funds Help Take Guesswork Out Of Retirement Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With legions of baby boomers set to retire in the next few years, mutual fund companies are scrambling to find answers to a critical question: What's the best way for those newly freed from the workforce to tap their retirement savings?

Consumer Confidence Falls To Five-Year Low Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From soaring gas prices to weaker job prospects, Americans are gloomier about the economy than just before the U.S. invasion of Iraq. They're so anxious that fewer people say they are planning to take a vacation than in 30 years.

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