News 2008-07-19 Andanh.com

Investigators seek the 'someone' Jovin referenced in hour before stabbing Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In its second revelation to the public in two weeks, a team of investigators probing the 1998 slaying of Yale College senior Suzanne Jovin has announced that it is seeking the identity of an individual to whom Jovin had lent GRE study materials — a potentially critical line of inquiry that lead investigator John Mannion said previous investigators on the case neglected to explore. A mysterious, nondescript "someone," whom Jovin mentioned in an e-mail she sent less than an hour before she was found stabbed in New Haven's East Rock neighborhood, is the target of the Jovin Investigation Team's latest lead. But Mannion said there is nothing at this point to indicate that this “someone” is connected with the murder.

In search for next provost, field appears wide open Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Will University President Richard Levin appoint a scientist, underscoring his commitment to boosting the University’s science reputation? Or will he choose a young, rising star, a Yale alumna who in a few years could be anointed Yale’s 23rd president? Or none of the above?

City rebuts developer's claim of negligence in Ninth Square fire Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The allegations by Mid Block Development — which also asserted that the city contracted the building’s post-fire demolition to a company that lacked the proper license — mark the latest development in a dispute that has continued, unresolved, since last year.

Bush Drops Refusal To Talk About Iraq Timetable Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
President Bush and Iraq's prime minister have agreed to set a "time horizon" for the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq as part of a long-term security accord they are trying to negotiate by the end of the month, White House officials said.

Crane Collapses At Houston Refinery, Killing 4 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of the nation's largest mobile cranes collapsed at a Houston oil refinery Friday, killing four workers and injuring seven others in the latest of several fatal accidents that have raised concerns about the safety of construction cranes.

Drug War's Front Moves Undersea Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mexican Troops Capture 33-Foot Sub

The capture was worthy of an action thriller: elite Mexican troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of a mysterious submarine.

Crackdown In Iraq Focuses On Arms Smuggling From Iran Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With al-Qaida falling away, U.S. forces in Iraq are turning their attention to another front: the Iranian border. They aim to crack down on weapon smuggling from Iran by tightening the frontier with Iraq's neighbor to the east, a U.S. commander said Friday.

Repeated Incidents Raise Questions About French Nuclear Safety Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
First, an overflowing tub at a French nuclear plant spilled uranium into the groundwater. Then a burst pipe leaked uranium at another nuclear site, raising an alert on Friday.

Pope Apologizes For Clergy Sexual Abuse Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pope Benedict XVI today said he was "deeply sorry' for the sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic clergy in Australia, describing the offenses as evil and a grave betrayal of trust.

Giant Rig Carves New Tunnel Beneath New York's Streets Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A huge, granite-eating machine that spent the past eight months chewing a mile-long tunnel beneath a busy Manhattan office district is getting a rest, of sorts, after completing its journey to Grand Central Terminal.

New Hampshire Will Accept Free Oil From Chavez After All Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two years ago, New Hampshire refused to accept heating oil from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the pro-Castro U.S. critic who once called President Bush "the devil." But with fuel prices rising, well, free oil is free oil.

Storm-Fed Flash Floods And Landslides Kill 7, Leave 6 Missing In Southern Taiwan Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tropical storm Kalmaegi lashed southern Taiwan with torrential rains Friday, triggering flash floods and landslides. Rampaging waters killed at least seven people and washed six others away.

Obama To Meet With Leaders In Mideast, Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama intends to sit down with European leaders as well as King Abdullah of Jordan, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as part of a campaign season trip that aides described Friday as substantive rather than political.

Jittery Homeowners Look For Other Heat Sources Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Thousands of state residents are looking ahead with dread to winter, worried by steady, upward spirals of fuel oil and natural gas prices that some fear could double heating costs over last winter's.

Newtown Dispute Continues Over Buddhist Society's Rights Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the Cambodian Buddhist Society lost its plea before the state Supreme Court six months ago to build a temple on a Newtown hilltop, both the residents who lived near the proposed temple and the Buddhists who wanted to build it believed their long battle was over.

East Haddam Museum Paying Tribute ToSculptor Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When sculptor Heinz Warneke was asked to design a tympanum for the National Cathedral in Washington, he created a life-size cast at his East Haddam estate The Mowings.

Simsbury Skating Center Up For Sale Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The owner of the International Skating Center of Connecticut, famous for hosting world-renowned athletes, wants to sell the place, most likely to an owner who will continue in the center's tradition.

Robbing The Dead: A Macabre Angle In Blomfield Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police still don't know who broke into a grave at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery Wednesday night.

State Says It May Sue VA Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At Issue Is Ability To Educate, Register Voters

Connecticut officials say the state might sue the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs if it continues to block efforts to educate and register voters in federal veterans' facilities.

Milford Man Faces Porn Charges Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Photos, Videos Found On Ex-Teacher's Home Computer

— A former Bridgeport elementary school teacher has been charged with possessing thousands of child pornography pictures and videos two months after police accused him of sexually assaulting a girl under 16.

March For Colombia Hostages Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In Hartford, As Around The World, Marchers Seek Release

A march demanding the release of hundreds of people kidnapped and held hostage in Colombia will be held Sunday morning in Hartford.

Widow: Man Who Vanished Mixed Drugs, Liquor Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— The widow of a Connecticut man who disappeared during their honeymoon cruise said Friday that her husband had mixed prescription drugs with alcohol the night he vanished three years ago on the Mediterranean Sea.

Sex-Assault Sentencing Postponed Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The sentencing of 52-year-old Rockville man who was convicted by a jury in Superior Court on April 14 of multiple counts of sexual assault was postponed Friday for one week.

Report: Iraqi PM agrees with Obama timetable, says US troops should leave as soon as possi Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:11:00 -0400
BERLIN (AP) _ Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says U.S. troops should leave Iraq "as soon as possible," according to a magazine report, and he called presidential candidate Barack Obama's suggestion of 16 months "the right timeframe for a withdrawal."

Governor Endorses Five-Day Workweek Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Questioning the idea of a four-day workweek at the state and local level, Gov. M. Jodi Rell spoke strongly Wednesday in favor of a five-day workweek.

GOP Suggests, Democrats Decry Telecommuting Plan Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The best way to increase state workers' efficiency, House Republicans said Tuesday, is to have them telecommute — and that's what the GOP representatives want some of their 44 taxpayer-funded staffers at the Capitol to start doing.

Pick For U.S. Attorney Named Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bush's Choice Is Expert In Corporate, White Collar Criminal Defense Work

The White House said late Tuesday that President Bush has nominated an expert in corporate and white collar criminal defense work to be Connecticut's next U.S. attorney.

State's Probate Court Administrator Submits Resignation Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Probate court administrator James J. Lawlor, who has been locked in trench warfare with the state's small-town probate judges for years, has lost his battle.

Blumenthal Objects To Rell's Rebate Plan On Emission Permits Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has blasted as illegal a proposal from Gov. M. Jodi Rell to include consumer rebates in a plan to control emissions from power plants.

Ex-Development Authority Head Settles Ethics Complaint Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The former head of the Connecticut Development Authority has paid $16,000 to settle the state's conflict-of-interest complaint about his failure to disclose his wife's purchase of stock in a Pennsylvania company that applied a month later to his agency for millions in development aid.

Repair Shops Dwindling Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Today's throwaway culture is cutting the fix-it guy out of the picture, as Herbert Rubenstein has found. Business has been slow, and after 61 years repairing and selling electronics, Rubenstein says he's ready to downsize.

Battling Bugs, Weeds Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Get a copy of Jeff Gillman's "The Truth About Organic Gardening," for a dispassionate lesson in how to sensibly feed your vegetable garden and control those troublesome weeds and pests.

Those Elusive Z Z Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Is All This Worrying Keeping Us Up At Night?

Sleep? At a time like this?

'Bump' Grinds Out A Place Of Honor Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Today, some random dispatches from the word front:

A Ride To Rap's Roots Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nice Drive Around Manhattan Is Light On Hip-Hop History

Now more than ever, we need a break — an occasional respite from our everyday lives. Yes, a "daycation" — a day spent away from the office or job site, and away from chores, just to relax and play. Once again this summer, we are taking one day a week to suggest a nearby escape. Enjoy!

Flexibility Essential In Precarious Economic Times Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you're feeling especially limber these days — pliant, stretchy, able to realign your body and mind into positions you never thought possible — you're in good company. All across the country, Americans are discovering newfound powers to bend. They have quickly realized just how resilient and adaptable they can be.

Let Grandma Be Grandma When She Babies Grandchild Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My daughter is 33 months old and has been potty-trained for a year now. Short of wiping herself after pooping, she is tall enough to take care of her potty needs without any assistance. When my mom comes to visit, or when we go to her house, she still reads my daughter books while she goes and helps her do everything. Should I ignore this or should I insist that my daughter go through the motions herself? Mom also wants to sit or lie down with my daughter at nap or sleep time until she is asleep, which we haven't done for at least a year now. All of this grates on my nerves, but I try not to say anything. My daughter can be needy, and it took a lot of work on our part to get her to this point. What do I make an issue out of, and what do I leave alone?

Take A Shot By Investing In City Kids Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Occasionally, there comes a time when you might want to throw up your hands.

A Prayer For Peace Of Mind Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Amid A World Of Troubling News, Group Gathers To Seek Serenity, Maintain Sensitivity

In a small room in the basement of the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, a group of area residents sat in a circle with a copy of a newspaper in the center, listening to one another read an article out loud.

What's Good For The Michigander ... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When Hillary Clinton was trying to wangle votes from the bad boy states of Florida and Michigan last spring, she proclaimed, "I will consult with the Floridians and the voters in Michigan."

Living In A House Of Worship Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Old, Unused Church Turns Into An Elegant Yet Cozy Family Home In Old Lyme

Michele Mergy was visiting her parents in Old Lyme, driving down the main street downtown, when she spotted a "for sale" sign at Christ the King Catholic Church. Curious, Mergy and her husband, Lee, pulled over and walked inside. Although the building needed work, the Mergys say they instantly saw the possibilities.

Leaving On Vacation? Leave Watering Worries Behind Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Your suitcase is packed, your tickets are in hand, and you've made arrangements for the pets, the mail and the newspaper while you're gone. But don't head out the door just yet. Unless you've taken steps to ensure that your patio pots get watered during your absence, you could come home to a deck full of droopy — or fried — plants.

Private Gardens Open Gates To Public This Weekend Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Open Gardens

Step Right In, Everyone Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Doormats Have Never Been So Welcoming

It's easy to brighten your porch with doormats so cool, they will make you forget about the heat.

Indentations In The Carpet A Tough Problem Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: I had a pool table on my Berber carpet for a very long time, and the indentations from the legs are so deep that even a carpet cleaner could not get it corrected. Is there a magic solution? I am selling my house, and this is not good.

Well-Preserved Pillowcase Scores A Home Run Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Silk Souvenir Of Washington Senators 1924 World Championship Fetches $3,600 At Sotheby's Auction

How old is Grandpa's unusual silk "pillowcase" decorated with a picture of a baseball team?

Glass Table Salutes Victory Over Katrina Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: Since we have had a life-altering experience (Hurricane Katrina), things have changed quite a bit. My husband has selected for the dining-room table a 72-inch glass top on a base of three Verdi-bronze fish. Go figure. And I, for some reason, went along with the decision just so I would not have any more confusion in my life.

Cooling Without Air Conditioning Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The high summer sun. Trees and shrubbery, especially on the east and west walls, will stop a lot of the sun's heat from reaching them. Awnings and shutters can stop a lot of the heat. Window covers, especially when they are shut tightly during the day, can block the sun. A light-colored roof will help reflect the sun's heat. Proper insulation will help keep heat from getting in through a hot attic.

A Stylish Way To Say Cheese Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Humboldt Fog or Constant Bliss? Chèvre or sheep's milk?

Fold-Out Vanity: No Tools Required Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Replacing an old vanity is a quick fix for an out-of-date bath. But you'll need a truck or van to transport a ready-made cabinet, while a knockdown piece — with accompanying bolts, screws and indecipherable diagram — can take an engineering degree to put together.

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