News 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

Amid upheaval at other top schools, Yale yield holds steady Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yale’s historically strong appeal for high-school seniors has allowed the University to weather this year’s changes at rival schools, most notably Harvard and Princeton universities, high-school guidance counselors interviewed said.

Aldermen meet to debate cuts in city budget Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City Hall grudgingly offered new cuts to the now-$456-million budget after a state aid package that Mayor John DeStefano Jr. and many aldermen had lobbied vigorously for fell through last week.

Yale to file papers asking for dismissal of Dongguk suit Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yale administrators have promised to fight the lawsuit if for no other reason than what they call its sheer ridiculousness. And the University’s lawyer, Felix J. Springer, seems to believe that will not be much of a challenge.

In China, Levin talks internationalization with top government officials Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
While in China, where he has traveled frequently in recent years, Levin was scheduled to meet with a range of government officials to discuss the continuation of the University’s collaboration with the country.

Chinese Have Long Wait For Hospital Care Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After 11-year-old Zhang Jiazhi crawled free of the rubble that remained of his middle school, his parents began a 20-hour ordeal to get medical care for their son, whose arms were crushed to a pulp.

California Ruling Could Make Gay Marriage Campaign Issue Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With its declaration Thursday that gay couples can marry, California's Supreme Court delivered a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory to the gay rights movement that is likely to resonate on the campaign trail.

Sub Money Included In U.S. House Bill Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. House of Representatives is, so far, a lot more submarine-friendly than the Senate or the Bush administration this year.

Thompson Man's Inventions To Be Featured At Green Event Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
You might think you're pretty green driving your Prius around, but you are several miles behind Mike Dabrowski's thinking.

Haven Healthcare Becomes Lightning Rod In Congress Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of Connecticut's largest nursing-home chains, Haven Healthcare, became the example of horrors in the industry Thursday when its saga was told to an oversight committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Settlement May Help Poor Get Dental Care Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For more than a decade, poor parents across Connecticut have complained about frustrating searches for dentists willing to take their cases, while their children cried in pain from rotten or broken teeth.

New Britain Middle School Incident Investigated Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— School administrators are investigating an incident in which two Pulaski Middle School students reportedly engaged in sexual behavior in a classroom while other students watched and one student recorded it with a camera phone.

Manchester Man Gets 25 Years For Killing Wife Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Matilde Rivera looked at her father in Superior Court in Hartford Thursday and told him she forgives him for killing her mother.

Hartford Retirees Angry About Health Plan Change Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Retired Hartford schools employees Lucy and Donald Berghuis pay about $290 a month toward their health care premiums, but they figure that a new plan designed to save the city money could cost them almost three times that much.

Tempers Flare Among State Legislators Over Ethics Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State lawmakers have said they want to reach a compromise on revoking pensions of corrupt politicians, but on Thursday they couldn't seem to agree on who should be speaking to the news media on the subject.

Website Offered For Gibbs Students Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Students at Gibbs College's Farmington and Norwalk campuses can access information about the school's impending closure and options for further studies through a website created by the state Department of Higher Education.

Brazil Opening Consulate In Hartford Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Eric Robeiro was full of confidence when he stepped up to the microphone at the Shaheen Brazilian Community Center in Hartford on Wednesday to sing an impressive solo version of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Obama criticizes McCain for 'naive' foreign policy Fri, 16 May 2008 17:35:00 -0400
Barack Obama laid into John McCain on Friday for advancing a tough-guy foreign policy that he called "naive and irresponsible," serving notice that he's ready to launch a full-throttle challenge to the Republican presidential contender on international relations in the general election campaign.

Canvass Finds No Dead 'Voters' Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Review Spots Some Problems In Record-Keeping

A review of the state's voter rolls shows that no dead people are "voting" in Connecticut, but there are problems in making sure the rolls are accurate, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said Wednesday.

Blumenthal Appeals No Child Left Behind Suit Dismissal Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's dismissal of the state's lawsuit challenging the No Child Left Behind Act, pledging to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.

A Vanishing Breed Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Mysterious Disappearance Of River Herring

This is the first in an occasional series about the fish species of Connecticut — from the ever- popular striped bass to the lesser-known river herring. Some fish we like to eat; some we don't. Some are flourishing; some are not. And all are affected by vexing environmental issues.

Jim Shea: How To Spend My Rebate Check? Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
What exactly is blue tooth, and does my dental plan cover it?

Getting Down To Earth Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Planning a vegetable garden this year? Now is the time to start planting — almost.

Withdrawing From Antidepressants Can Be A Living Hell Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: I was put on Cymbalta to stop hot flashes from menopause. When I switched doctors, my new physician was angry that I had been put on an antidepressant for hot flashes and put me on hormones instead. I am now trying to stop taking Cymbalta. The dosage was reduced for several months. Then I took a pill every other day for months. I have not taken any for more than two weeks, and my life is a living hell.

A Hard-Copy List Of Backward-Looking Phrases Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Linguists' version of a blonde joke:

'Serial Redecorators' Carried Away Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
'Serial Redecorators' Can't Stand Having The Same Look For Long

If you're invited to Sandy Goldberg's house once every few years, you might think you're in the wrong place each time you go. Goldberg is a self-described "serial redecorator." She has trouble keeping track of how many major renovations the kitchen in her West Hartford home has undergone.

Gardeners Serenely Succumb To Passion For Plants And The Land Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When Winthrop Baum wanted to improve the output of his beloved fruit trees, he became a beekeeper.

Griswold Museum Hosts Flower Show Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The New London Garden Club will present its spring flower show, "Fresh Impressions," today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Floral arrangements and horticultural displays are inspired by the museum's collection and by paintings featured in the "Impressionist Giverny" exhibition, which runs through July 27. Call 860-434-5542 or go to www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org .

Safety Tips For The Use, Storage Of Gasoline Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Readers: Now that the grass is growing, flowers are blooming and trees are budding, it's time to begin mowing the lawn and caring for the flower beds and garden to keep everything manicured.

Creating A More Welcoming Entryway Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: We have an old house, and the front door enters into a mudroom and laundry room off the kitchen. How do you make an entrance like this more inviting as well as very functional? How do you make it flow into the galley-style kitchen? I'd appreciate any ideas.

Simplicity & Solidity Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Natural Materials, Lines Set Arts And Crafts Style Apart

"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."

Kewpie Dolls Have Been Around Since 1911 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Kewpie is the name of a nude elf-like baby with fat cheeks, wide eyes, a topknot and tiny blue wings. Rose O'Neill drew the first Kewpies for a Ladies' Home Journal story in 1909.

Tips On 100 Home Projects Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Most homeowners can reel off an extensive wish list of repairs, redecorating and remodeling possibilities they'd like to get done around their homes. But creating the living space of your dreams can be a challenge, and even the tiniest condo can feel like a money pit once you start estimating the cost of hiring professionals and purchasing materials.

The Return Of A Simple, Stylish Seat Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In 1951, Hans J. Wegner, an icon of Danish modern design who died last year at age 92, created the Sawbuck chair. With its curved back and seat and graceful legs, it was striking and comfortable. Limited production of the piece, also known as CH28 after its Danish manufacturer, Carl Hansen & Son, ended in 1965.

Tackle One Job At A Time, But Finish It Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The next item on your to-do list should read: Do the items on my to-do list.

A Compromise Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State lawmakers should stop fussing and fuming and start dealing with ethics reform language that both the House and Senate can agree on. Then the legislature should pass the bill in a special session.

Humanitarian Crises Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Back-to-back natural disasters in China and Myanmar offer a study in contrasts.

Ode To The Outhouse Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rambling old stone walls speak to New England resourcefulness, hard work and frugality. Historic homes, their stair treads and floors worn by countless feet, have a different sort of eloquence.

Race Card Trumps Bill's Honorary Black Card Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bill has lost his First Black President card.

Palestinian Suffering Dampens Israel Celebration Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Early this month, I attended a panel dealing with the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It was organized by the group "We Refuse To Be Enemies," composed of Jews, Muslims and Christians. This group's main goal is the promotion of a peaceful and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In light of Israel's 60th anniversary, and the lack of progress in resolving the conflict, this is an ever more urgent issue.

Time For Economic Rehab Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The morning after overdoing it, some of us take pleasure in the cleansing process. The carrot juice goes down smoothly, and a simple walk feels virtuous. One vows to exert more self-control and give yoga another try.

Sun's Tamika Whitmore Tells It Like It Is Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
B efore the Indiana Fever played Detroit in the WNBA playoffs last year, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird gave the players a pep talk as well as a message to deliver to Shock coach Bill Laimbeer.

Trinity Wins, Runs Record To 40-0 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:51:00 -0400
Trinity tied the NCAA Division III record for consecutive victories with a 6-2 victory over Wheaton in a New England Regional third-round game Friday at Whitehouse Field.

Q & A With Matt Walsh Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut native Matt Walsh, the former Patriots video assistant, spoke Thursday night with The Courant about the so-called Spygate saga. An assistant golf pro in Hawaii, he is looking forward to putting the videotape scandal behind him and resuming a normal life with his wife and son.

Wilson, Guttenberg, Quinn, Naughton Commit To Travelers Celebrity Fri, 16 May 2008 15:14:00 -0400
Actors Luke Wilson, Steve Guttenberg, Aidan Quinn, and James Naughton have committed to play in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am June 18 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.

Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spot Fri, 16 May 2008 15:36:00 -0400
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal Friday and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.

Trinity (39-0) Wins Behind Kiely Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Trinity continues on its marvelous run through the baseball season.

Rays Beat Kennedy, Yankees, 5-2 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Not even a healthy Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada, vintage 2007, could save the Yankees.

Horse Racing Struggles With Breakdowns Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When 13 horses line up for Saturday's Preakness, racing will hold its collective breath.

Eastern Stays Alive In New York Regional Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Eastern Connecticut baseball team scored the final eight runs of the game, including five in the seventh, to defeat Grove City (Pa.) 10-5 Thursday and stay alive in the NCAA Division III New York Regional in Auburn, N.Y.

Trinity 38-0 With NCAA Win Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Chandler Barnard had one word to describe Trinity's 9-5 opening-round victory in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Wednesday:

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