News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Rutgers' Yellow Submarine Is Halfway To Spain Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Far out in the Atlantic, a little yellow submarine is trying to slip from current to current, gliding across the ocean beneath the waves.

Crews 'Turn The Corner' Against One Calif. Wildfire Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Firefighters "turned the corner" Saturday on a wildfire that destroyed part of a town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, one of the hundreds of blazes that continue to char huge swaths of California.

Ex-White House Press Secretary Tony Snow Dies At 53 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tony Snow, 53, the former television and radio talk show host who became President Bush's chief spokesman and redefined the role of White House press secretary with his lively banter with reporters, died early Saturday of cancer.

Obama Revels In Contrasts With McCain Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barack Obama has found something that eluded him during the primary season — contrast.

For Now, No Long-Term Plan For Iraq Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. and Iraqi negotiators have abandoned efforts to conclude a comprehensive agreement governing the long-term status of U.S troops in Iraq before the end of the Bush presidency, according to senior U.S. officials, effectively leaving talks over an extended U.S. military presence there to the next administration.

Rangel's apartments renew NYC rent control debate Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For bargain-hungry New Yorkers searching for more space for less money, the rent-stabilized apartment can be an elusive prize.

Bumpy Week For McCain's Retooled Bandwagon Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Every presidential campaign has its hitches. For John McCain, they felt more like full-blown lurches this week, with nearly every step forward quickly offset by a misstatement or wisecrack that seemed to blow his message off course.

Pakistan Says U.S. Not Hunting Bin Laden On Its Turf Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pakistan's top diplomat said Saturday there are no U.S. or other foreign military personnel on the hunt for Osama bin Laden in his nation, and none will be allowed in to search for the al-Qaida leader.

Clinton To Governors: Nurture 'Laboratories Of Democracy' Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Former President Clinton kicked off the centennial gathering of the National Governors Association Saturday with a challenge to the states to reassert themselves to help the country combat what he called the profound challenges of globalization and interdependence.

N. Korea To Finish Dismantling Reactor, Allow Inspections Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
North Korea agreed Saturday to finish dismantling its main atomic reactor by the end of October and allow international inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities in a deal that inched the tortuous negotiations forward but was short on specifics.

Staff Shortages Keep Restaurant Inspections Behind Schedule Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Local health inspectors in Hartford, West Hartford and many surrounding communities are required under state regulations to inspect large, full-service restaurants every 90 days to ensure that they are clean and safe.

Colchester Teacher Learns Hands-On Manufacturing Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As large molding machines clunked out pieces of plastic car parts, Bacon Academy teacher Christopher Petersen cupped a small piece of plastic in his hand and meticulously cleaned off the excess material.

History Shows BER-lin Pronunciation Predates WW II Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Scratch long-held theories about anti-German sentiment during World War I or World War II as the reasons this town's name is pronounced differently from the capital of Germany.

Rell Touts Public Transportation, Van Pools For Commuters Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is inviting people to take advantage of a state-sponsored program that gives 10 free bus rides to new riders.

Transformer Fire Empties Buildings Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A city block that includes the XL Center, the Hartford 21 building and the YMCA was evacuated Saturday morning after a small transformer fire broke out in a parking garage, Deputy Fire Chief Carol Stiles said.

Drug Surveillance Brings 3 Arrests Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three local people were arrested in Center Park on Main Street after police saw a man allegedly sell drugs.

Crash Closes Route 44 Lanes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A one-car crash shut down the eastbound lanes of Route 44 over Avon Mountain Saturday afternoon.

Motorcyclist Dies In I-95 Crash Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 30-year-old New York City man died early Saturday when his motorcycle crashed on I-95.

Senior Nights A Special Treat At New Britain McDonald's Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Marie Crampton arrives at McDonald's hungry, not for burgers and fries, but for nourishment of the soul.

Prison Sentences In Kidnapping Of Bloomfield Teen Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Adam Gault, the West Hartford man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping, sexually assaulting and hiding a teenage Bloomfield girl from authorities for a year, was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison by a state judge who said he couldn't decide whether Gault had a distorted view of reality or was genuinely evil.

Former Bush Press Secretary Tony Snow Dies Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:36:58 -0400
Tony Snow, a conservative writer and commentator who cheerfully sparred with reporters in the White House briefing room during a stint as President Bush's press secretary, died early Saturday of colon cancer. Snow was 53 years old.

Despite Vetting, Dodd May Not Be Strong VP Choice Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Chris Dodd let slip that he's provided the presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama with personal documents for the campaign's vice president vetting process. So he's standing out now an admitted contender — the others maintaining a tight silence.

DeLauro Blames Speculators For Soaring Fuel Costs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro believes oil speculators are partially responsible for the ongoing crisis at the country's gas pumps.

Mineral Deposits Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Get ready for a new kind of heavy metal with MAC's Electro Flash Mineralize Eye Shadow . The line of nine new duos takes mineral makeup to a whole new level with rich, vibrant colors. Each eye shadow duo contains a tricolor marble shimmer on one side and a mono shade on the othe.

Hairstylist Matthew Phillips Ignored Her Brushoff Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Shari Saffery was working at her desk when the receptionist called her downstairs to the lobby. There was a mysterious visitor. "Somebody's here to see you. I think it's the guy who sent the flowers," the receptionist whispered into Shari's phone.

Hard Work, Long Hours, But Always With Gusto Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"Extraordinary Life" looks back each Sunday on someone whose life made a difference.

Kids' Poor Nutrition Is No Laughing Matter Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Steam is rising from the puddles that remain from a morning shower, and Judy Schiavone finds herself in a pickle.

Boyfriend Talks Like Hillbilly Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
DEAR AMY: I am dating a very, very nice man. We get along fabulously and have for the past year. There's just one problem — his language skills. He was not taught to speak properly in his youth, whereas in my family, I was taught correctly, though I'm definitely not linguistically perfect either.

Did You Ever Wonder Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some people think they know the Dot, but sadly, they are wrong.

So You Think You're Funny? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Want to win a fabulous prize from the Swag Hag and be a legend in your own mind? Then come up with a funny caption for this photo, and get it to us by noon Wednesday. Entries can be e-mailed to thedot@courant.com or snail-mailed to the Dot, Features Dept., Hartford Courant, 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115.

Seeking Out Help When Intercourse Hurts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There will soon be an addition to my growing photo collage of irresistible newborns. Each shining face reminds me of all the dedicated couples who refused to give up on their happiness.

Plenty To Do In Our Own Backyard Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell's "Staycation" campaign, in which she urges residents to stay and vacation in the state, sends an important message — and not just about energy conservation, as important as that is.

Global Groups Are So Last Century Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Last week's Group of Eight summit in Hokkaido, Japan, highlights the growing irrelevance of some of the world's most important institutions. Atop the G8 agenda are climate change, fuel prices and the global food crisis. And yet China and India — the world's two most populous countries, second- and sixth-largest energy consumers, and second- and fourth-biggest carbon emitters — are not members of the club.

A Safer Road To Driver's License Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you are the parent of a 16- or 17-year-old who has recently gotten a learner's permit or driver's license, or will soon, you are about to be inconvenienced.

In Case Of Rain, Break Open Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State Fund Meant For Tough Times

When is a car not a car?

GROWING AWARENESS Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Stumbling Down Garden Path To A Closer Connection To Nature

This summer I have become what you might call an accidental gardener, a gardener by default.

Fuel Fallout: A Widening Affluence Gap Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In a society like ours is now — in which most of the gains from growth are going to the top earners, and the very top 1 percent has about 20 percent of all income (and a far greater share of all wealth) — almost every major issue has a large distributive consequence. But because economists and policy analysts, and the media who follow them, are more used to thinking about efficiency than about distributional equity, these consequences are rarely discussed.

Greene Progressing After Injury Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As she begins the final stage of her recovery from a catastrophic right knee injury that occurred Dec. 17, UConn junior Kalana Greene says she is feeling more physically strong and emotionally sturdy each day.

Hur Leads Futures First Round Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
M.J. Hur took a major step Friday at winning the Duramed Futures Tour's CIGNA Golf Classic with a bogey-free, 5-under-par 67 at Gillette Ridge Golf Club. It gave her a one-stroke lead over Janell Howland and Vicki Hurst.

Wakefield, Youkilis stymie O's to lift Red Sox Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:51:00 -0400
Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball Saturday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Homers by Jeter, A-Rod help Yanks beat Blue Jays Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:25:00 -0400
Alex Rodriguez passed Mickey Mantle on the major league home run list, and Derek Jeter hit No. 200 of his career to help the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Saturday.

Horton Wins Stafford Race For Mom Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Kenny Horton is a man who doesn't like to break his promises. Friday at Stafford Motor Speedway he had a big one to deliver.

Those Consumer Surveys Can Be Valuable Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
S ay you need a new battery for your iPod and stop in at your local Apple Store.

Collared By The Vet Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
V eterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started in rural Kansas.

Kinoki Detox Foot Pads A Waste Of Your Money Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I felt a little summer cold coming on not long ago, so I did what any health-conscious American would do: I spent a week and a half sleeping with a succession of sticky, foul-smelling bandages on the soles of my feet.

So You Need Cash … Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Best To Have An Emergency Fund

Hard economic times can call for cold, hard cash.

Pension Option Can Pay Off Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Buying Years Of Service Works On Several Levels

I am single, work for the state of Maryland, and some of my family members are living into their 90s. I will soon be 65. I'll be eligible to receive a Social Security disbursement of $1,670 per month at 66 and think that taking this while working until 68-plus will help to pay off a 4.5 percent home loan earlier than 2014, the current term. I have IRA accounts worth $350,000 and emergency funds to last about 1 1/2 years. How do I determine if I should purchase years of service from my state pension plan? If I used $97,000 to purchase 10 years of service, I would receive a full pension of about $1,300 per month (up from about $400 a month currently) and could continue to participate in the employees' health plan. (The current rate, with Medicare, would be about $40 per month.) I have a variable annuity with a surrender value of about $36,000 that could be used toward the purchase.

Bear Market Unnerves Boomers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baby boomers are afraid of the bear market.

A Q & A On Economic Stimulus Checks Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has mailed economic stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans, but there are many others who are asking questions such as why they have not yet received theirs or whether they are eligible for one.

Cutting 401(k) Contributions A Risky Strategy Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rising gas and food prices and a stock market slump are starting to prompt people to reduce or suspend contributions to their 401(k) retirement plans.

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