News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

Hamilton nominated to lead Oxford Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In an early-morning e-mail to colleagues Tuesday, Provost Andrew Hamilton said he has been nominated to lead the University of Oxford as its vice-chancellor beginning in October 2009. “I am enormously honored and excited at the prospect of helping steward one of the great centers of scholarship in the world,” he said in the e-mail. “But, of course, with this comes the sadness of leaving Yale. I think many of you know how much I love this place." Hamilton's nomination to the senior-most administrative role at the oldest university in the English-speaking world — pending approval by Oxford's Congregation, or Parliament of Dons — opens a power vacuum in the upper echelons of Yale’s administration that University officials say is expected to be filled by next fall. Hamilton, who will remain at Yale until then, is set to take over from John Hood at the end of Hood's five-year term as the current Oxford vice-chancellor. Yale spokesman Tom Conroy declined to comment on the search for Hamilton's replacement.

Maharaj pleads guilty to scholarship theft Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Akash Maharaj, who was kicked out of the University last summer for forging his application to Yale College, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $46,000 in scholarships. Although he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and $15,000 in fines as a result of the plea, Maharaj, 26, is still pleading not guilty to the other charges being brought against him — forgery and criminal violation of a restraining order. The plea was entered under the Alford Doctrine, a judicial precedent whereby a defendant does not admit wrongdoing but concedes that the state has enough evidence for a conviction.

Puerto Rican Day Parade Livens Up Hartford Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Along Park, Washington and Trinity streets Sunday, different sounds of Puerto Rico floated through the warm air. Dancers on floats moved to salsa music, and marchers bounced to reggaeton music pumping from large speakers.

After 50 Years, Route 72 Makes A Bristol Connection Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When engineers first examined how to turn Route 72 into a highway connector for central Connecticut, they talked of building a 20-mile-long, four-lane expressway, elevated in some sections and stretching from Plainville to Thomaston.

Israel's Birthday Celebrated Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Concert, Walk In West Hartford Culminates Series Of Celebratory Events

Ronny Siegel grew up with Israel.

I Am ... A Tenor Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ryan Silvera, an 18-year old senior at Newtown High School, was born blind with detached retinas as a result of a syndrome called retinopathy of prematurity. A singer since childhood, Ryan discovered that he had perfect pitch when he corrected his elementary school music teacher. He plans to attend Ithaca College in New York to study music education, and hopes to teach and become a high school or college choir director.

Woman Burns Daughter's Car Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 40-year-old woman set her daughter's car on fire Saturday after a domestic dispute at 125 Mather St., police said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A North Branford man was killed Sunday after he was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on Route 17.

2 Men Wounded In Shootings Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police were investigating two separate shootings Sunday that sent two men to the hospital.

Club-Goer Stabbed In Fight Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A stabbing early Sunday at Club Blu on Ann Street sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries.

Screwdriver Used In Robbery Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man used a screwdriver to rob a woman who was walking along Hillside Avenue early Sunday, police said.

Letters To The Editor Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I encourage you to vote "yes" on our next town budget. The board of education cannot take another reduction in its budget. Avon High School especially needs more money in its budget, not less.

Final Conn. Superdelegate Backs Obama Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:01:00 -0400
Connecticut's last uncommitted superdelegate in the battle for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination said Monday she is backing Barack Obama.

The Art Of Saying Goodbye, Gracefully Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From Politicians To Sports Stars, Public Figures Often Find It Hard To Leave The Stage

Arrogant and sure of victory, neither George Custer nor Napoleon Bonaparte had a good Plan B.

Rell Presses For Action On Ethics Measure Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Seeking to end the legislative deadlock on ethics reform, Gov. M. Jodi Rell called upon state lawmakers Friday to approve a long-delayed change when the General Assembly meets in special session June 11.

Appeals Court Rules Against Burlington Student Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ruling in a case that addresses broad questions of the boundaries of free speech in the Internet age, a federal appeals court on Thursday effectively ended a Burlington student's effort to serve as a class officer and speak at graduation.

Conveyance Tax Issue Hits TV Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gearing up for the legislature's special session, the state's Realtors are taking the unusual step of running television commercials to persuade lawmakers to block the two-year extension of the real estate conveyance tax.

Lieberman Will Speak At Hagee Conference Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Joe Lieberman said Wednesday he will address a conference hosted by the Rev. John Hagee, who was spurned by Republican John McCain for claiming that God sent Adolf Hitler to help Jews reach the promised land.

Courtney, DeLauro Discuss Issues With Connecticut Farmers Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Paul Miller, who owns a 600-cow dairy farm in Woodstock, has seen his grain and fertilizer costs double over recent months.

Lawmakers Promote Plan To Reduce Youth Violence Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's easy, politically speaking, to be tough on crime and hard on criminals. But the real way to reduce youth violence isn't enforcement but prevention, two congressmen told a few dozen people at Weaver High School Wednesday afternoon.

Rell Vetoes Minimum Wage Hike Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed an increase in the state's hourly minimum wage Tuesday, inviting an election-year override attempt by the legislature's Democratic majority.

Lieberman Listed As Speaker At Hagee-Hosted Conference Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman is listed as a speaker at a conference hosted by John Hagee, the controversial clergyman whose endorsement was rejected by John McCain.

Ballet Dancers' Pas De Pain Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Forget Football Or Hockey Players; Ballerinas More Often Have To Learn To Perform Hurt

Ballet deals in the illusion of control and ease of movement. But the leaps and lifts, the hip turnouts and grand plies, and sheer repetition of steps and stretches places ballet near the top of a list of physically demanding activities.

PR Pros Prize Loyalty Over All Else, Except Truth Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Now that the pundits have had their crack at Scott McClellan and his bombshell of a book, how is the former Bush press secretary regarded by his own kind — spokesmen, flacks, the public relations community?

Lean Times Boosting Spam Sales Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Love it, hate it or laugh at it; at least it's inexpensive.

The Lowdown On 'Thee,' 'Thuh' Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q. I was taught the word "the" was pronounced "thuh" and the word "thee" was pronounced "thee." Why do so many people pronounce "the" as "thee"? — Byron Thorson, Hammond, La.

Alcohol Craving And Stress Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Study: Men More Prone To Drink

For those who have poured themselves a stiff cocktail at the end of an awful day — or after spat, traffic ticket or office crisis — it's official: You are likely trying to distract yourself from negative emotions. And if this is how you tend to respond, you're more likely to be a man than a woman. A Yale University study finds that under stress, women report more sadness and anxiety than men, but men report more craving for alcohol.

'Clank' Fans, Prepare To Be Sucked In Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Each time I think I'm over the "Ratchet & Clank" games, somehow, some way, they pull me back in.

Mad Gardeners Unmasked Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Quiet Heroes Do Battle Against Invasive Plants

A volunteer, nonprofit organization, Mad Gardeners Inc. spans Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, with a diverse membership of about 600 gardening professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts, but it is largely entrenched in Connecticut, particularly in Litchfield County.

Don't Let A Tomato Take You To The Cleaners Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Last summer, shopping at a local natural-food emporium, I paid $7 for a single tomato. If I had bothered to read the price-per-pound label before purchase, I might have been prepared for what rang up at the register. But on that hungry evening, it had never occurred to me that a tomato — any tomato — could cost that much.

Magnificent Bloomers Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
These Beauties Can Be Pretty Pink Or Brilliant Blue, Depending On Soil

Summer is the season for ice-cream cones and hydrangeas, both welcome arrivals. While the former are fleeting, the latter are a pleasure that return year after year. Perennial favorites in wedding bouquets for their sweet, nostalgic feel, these old-fashioned ornamental shrubs add color, texture and character to any garden. As a bonus, they are also excellent for cutting and drying.

Dual-Purpose Furniture Has Rich Past Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Creative cabinetmakers have enjoyed making dual-purpose furniture for centuries.

Elegant Living In The Great Outdoors Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
We are furnishing our outdoor rooms with the care and aesthetic qualities once reserved for the living room or parlor. Elegant outdoor lounging has become a pleasing priority, and today's well-designed all-weather materials go hand in hand with style.

Planet Green Network To Stress Earth-Friendly Lifestyles Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With nearly every mainstream magazine and home show offering green stories and angles, it was only a matter of time before someone started an all-green network.

Making Peace With A Pesky Neighbor Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I opened my front door the other day and saw the unmistakable humpity-hump gait of a woodchuck retreating to his burrow somewhere in my neighbor's woods.

Discovering The Many Uses Of A Leaf Blower Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: My family is calling me the leaf blower queen! That tool has become my favorite thing to use. My husband was washing the car, and I was using the leaf blower to clean the walkways, and I accidentally shot the car (with all four doors open) full of air. I couldn't believe the dust and trash that shot out from under the seats, from the storage pockets on the doors and all the nooks and crannies, including the trunk.

A Calendar For Garden Lovers Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three gardens in Hartford County and two in New Haven County will be open to the public Sunday as part of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program, which has opened private gardens around the country to visitors since 1995. Some of the most exceptional gardens in Connecticut are included in the program and will be open on weekend dates through September.

Fight Global Warming By Planting A Tree Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Over a drink recently, a friend in the horticulture business said I should tell people to plant a tree. I've been doing that for years, I explained. No, she said, to reduce one's carbon footprint. Plant a tree, save the planet. Duh.

A Boy's Word Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Courant Assistant Features Editor Kevin Hunt was courageous in writing Sunday about being abused by a doctor at St. Francis Hospital in 1970 — as courageous as his mother was back then. She believed her son and stood up to the depraved doctor at a time when it was rare to accuse authority figures of pedophilia.

An SOS For Parks, DEP Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a time when people flock to the state's 138 parks and forests for fun, relaxation and communing with Mother Nature. State officials have devised some innovative programs to get residents out of doors and into Connecticut's parks.

Tell It To The Chaplain Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police officers see humankind at its worst, and the experience can be spiritually wearying. Over time, exposure to crime, injury and death can lead to cynicism and destructive behavior.

Don't Throw It Out Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state's colleges once threw out tons of uneaten food every day. It was trucked to landfills, where it released carbon dioxide and methane as it decomposed. So not only was the food wasted, it was generating greenhouse gases. Thankfully, things are changing.

Back To The Future Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut officials had years ago promised to provide mentally ill patients with housing and community-based services to replace costly state psychiatric hospitals that were closing because they were draining the state's coffers.

A Bear Makes The List Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ever so grudgingly, the Bush administration officially acknowledged recently that global warming is impinging on the future of the polar bear. The administration agreed to list the animal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Pocket Money Is Worth Less Now, But At Least It's There Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Several years ago, I noticed dollar bills working their way into my loose-change pocket. With the price of everyday incidentals rising, it was handy to have a few dollars to buy the packs of gum, sodas and other small purchases that my lengthening memory remembers as costing a nickel or dime in my youth.

Untangling A Bill Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is trying to put the best face on an unworkable bill that would open the state health insurance plan to nonprofits, municipalities and small businesses.

Restore Wage Hike Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A weak economy prompted Gov. M. Jodi Rell to veto a two-step increase in the state's minimum wage, even though the first raise wouldn't take effect until 2009. She cited the persuasiveness of businesses that opposed the increase and said it could cost them about $700 per employee per year.

Wheels On Wheels Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Transportation advocates sometimes speak of the "last mile" problem, which refers to getting people from a transit stop to their home or office. Wouldn't it make sense to let people bike from the train to work?

Lots Of Anger Among Clinton's Female Supporters Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
How much anger is there among women about how Hillary Clinton has been treated during this campaign? Some of the nation's leading female politicians will tell you: quite a lot.

New England's Noble Efforts Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Since before Mark Twain's ingenious Connecticut Yankee mechanic awakened in King Arthur's court, castles have fascinated New Englanders. Connecticut is home to some castles, forsooth, that range from stone mansions to middle-class wood structures. Some were built in the late 19th century, and one is now under construction. They are sprinkled from the Gold Coast of Greenwich to the Quiet Corner of Windham County, in both thickly settled areas and dramatic rural settings.

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