News 2008-07-31 Andanh.com

A Destabilizing Departure Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Israeli Premier's Decision Curtails Hopes For Progress With Palestinians, Syria

The coming resignation of embattled Prime Minister Ehud Olmert brings a premature end to his hopes of leading Israel into a stable era of peace with its Arab neighbors.

Little Certain In Karadzic Case Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Genocide Prosecution A Challenge

The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal has Radovan Karadzic in custody, 13 years after indicting the Bosnian Serb leader on genocide charges.

Bridges Still Need Repairs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Report: Little Progress Since 2007 Disaster

A year after the worst U.S. bridge collapse in a generation brought calls for immediate repairs to other spans, two of every three of the busiest problem bridges in each state — carrying nearly 40 million vehicles a day — have had no work beyond regular maintenance.

Public Safety Chief Mending Troubled Department Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Public Safety Commissioner John A. Danaher, a former U.S. attorney, said he is slowly working to change the Connecticut State Police department's culture by offering more support and programs to state troopers through education and long-term planning, including new infrastructure.

New State Program For The Uninsured Off To Slow Start Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell's much-touted Charter Oak Health Plan for uninsured adults has gotten off to a slow start, as administrators struggle to build up a comprehensive network of doctors and hospitals willing to participate.

At Yale, A Call For Christians, Muslims To Be At Peace Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, a California pastor and host of television's "Hour of Power," reaches 20 million Christian followers around the world. Sheik Al-Habib Ali Al-Jifri ranks among the 10 most popular Muslim preachers worldwide, with followers in the United States, Indonesia, Malaysia and across the Arab world.

Capitol Region Education Council Opening Four Magnet Schools Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Capitol Region Education Council is opening four magnet schools across the region, including an academy in Avon that will use a child's natural curiosity to promote creativity and critical thinking skills.

Six Teens Charged In West Hartford Assault Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police have arrested six teenagers in connection with a June 24 beating at a town park that left a Hall High School student unconscious and bloodied with a shattered cheekbone and broken eye socket, authorities said Wednesday.

Family Pets Falling Victim To Hard Economic Times Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The woman sobbing by the stables at the Second Chance Ranch Equine Rescue was a familiar scene to Shannon Kalahan and the other volunteers at the farm.

East Hartford Expecting $4 Million From State For Levee Repair Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The town is expected to receive $4 million in state bond funding toward the repair of a levee system that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has said does not meet tougher safety standards adopted after Hurricane Katrina.

Sherman Has West Nile Case Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State health officials say a young Sherman resident has become the first person in Connecticut diagnosed with West Nile virus this summer.

Windsor Officials Disappointed With 10th-Graders' Test Scores Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
School district officials say they are disappointed with the 2008 Connecticut Academic Performance Test scores posted by Windsor High School 10th-graders, but believe the results may be an anomaly and that things will turn around.

Two Youths Charged, One Wanted In Park Fire Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police said Wednesday that they have charged two youths and have an arrest warrant for a third in connection with an October 2007 fire at the pool at Veterans Memorial Park.

Bush Signs Dodd's Housing Aid Bill Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:54:00 -0400
President Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners and stabilize financial markets.

Dodd Presses Quick Start For Foreclosure Aid Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Chris Dodd met Tuesday with some of the Bush administration's lead financial officials and its housing chief to make sure the foreclosure aid Dodd wrote into the housing bill can start by Oct. 1.

Dodd's Banking Committee Looks Into U.S. Insurance Regulation Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Though the states have long regulated the insurance industry, Sen. Chris Dodd hosted a hearing in his Senate banking committee Tuesday exploring whether it makes sense to give some of the industry the option of federal regulation.

Tips For Homeowners On Understanding Sweeping Mortgage Bill Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The most sweeping mortgage relief legislation since the Great Depression is expected to be signed by President Bush now that it has been passed by Congress. The centerpiece of the housing package — HOPE for Homeowners — could provide as much as $300 billion in government-backed refinanced mortgages.

State Priority: Setting Aside Funding For Energy Relief Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The legislature must act before Aug. 31 to set aside funding for energy relief this winter, Gov. M. Jodi Rell stated Monday, otherwise, the money would go automatically into the state's rainy day fund and could be lost to the needed energy relief.

Republican Chris Shays Confronts A Tough Election Cycle Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— After years of going his own way, U.S. Rep. Chris Shays wasn't about to be cowed by a global positioning system. He told his campaign driver to follow him, not her dashboard GPS.

Riding The Rail Trail Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
To Our North, Paved Path Offers Shady Excursion Never Far From Civilization's Amenities

Rail trails have become enormously popular in recent years, with good reason: What's better than a place to ride a bicycle, walk, run or roller-blade without having to deal with motorized traffic?

Gambling Addiction A Common Woe Of Seniors Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Michael Burke of Detroit held the gun to his head.

Coming Thursday Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Until recently, you had to go to Spain to taste jamón ibérico. Now, the prized ham is found state-side, including at Costa del Sol in Hartford. See why it's such a delicacy, in

State's Win, Others' Loss Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Record-breaking sales of nearly $1 billion in lottery tickets for fiscal 2008 is great news for the state treasury. The general fund got a much-needed $283 million boost from the quasi-public Connecticut Lottery Corp. But the windfall is worrisome for those who counsel problem gamblers.

Give Customers Relief Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At a time when households throughout Connecticut are feeling the pinch of high energy costs, news that Connecticut Natural Gas reaped $15.5 million in excess profits only compounds the pain. That's why state utility officials must adopt a draft recommendation ordering CNG to return those excess earnings to its customers.

Manny Behaving Badly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Most bosses wouldn't put up with an employee who constantly complained about the management and asked to be freed from his obligations so he could peddle his talents elsewhere. Nor would they likely tolerate anarchic behavior, unexcused absences or public tantrums from those they pay, and pay well, to perform a service.

Army Still Off Base Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. Army's effort to locate a new reserve training center in Middletown has turned into a major-league fiasco. Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Army Secretary Pete Geren need to step in to prevent an egregious mistake.

A Short-Sighted Vote Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Against the advice of the state's attorney general and its own lawyers — and good sense — a legislative committee approved Gov. M. Jodi Rell's proposal for a consumer rebate last week as part of a package of rules governing the auction of greenhouse gas allowances in September.

Out With Mr. Mancuso Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hiring an employee of the state Department of Children and Families to monitor his own agency's compliance with court orders seemed like a bizarre idea at the time. Recent events are bearing that out.

Immigration Feds' Job Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As long as Congress continues to shirk its responsibility to resolve the illegal immigration problem, the problem defaults to the nation's cities. It becomes the ultimate unfunded mandate. And ultimately it doesn't work.

Feeding Families Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Poignant proof of the worsening economy is the growing number of desperate families who must rely on soup kitchens, food pantries and food stamps.

Crime Against Decency Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A person has to be pretty desperate to rob a grave. Whoever ransacked a mausoleum in Bloomfield's Mount St. Benedict Cemetery and disturbed the remains in one of its six coffins has committed a contemptible act of disrespect for what it means to be human. It doesn't get much lower than disturbing the peace of a soul long dead.

Another Smoke Screen Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Perhaps it was folly to expect the people who swore they didn't believe tobacco is addictive to stop marketing cigarettes to young people.

Connecticut Online: Excerpts From State Blogs Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
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$37 Million To Pen Up Excess Wild Horses? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The spiraling costs for the energy and food needed to haul farm products to horses on what amount to publicly funded feedlots is becoming prohibitive. During this year alone, the BLM estimates that the cost of its "wild" horsefeeding operation will rise by than $4 million to an estimated $26 million.

An Unexpected Plum In Bailout Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you were to ask Democrats Barney Frank and Chris Dodd — the principal architects of the massive housing bill signed Wednesday by President Bush — which of its many features pleases them most, the answer would surprise you.

Errant E-Mail Can Come Back To Bite You Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Plans for Saturday?

Correction Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the July 27 Other Opinion column "Riding High, But Slipping In The Polls," the first name of Gen. David Petraeus was incorrectly given as Michael.

Obama, McCain Must Tread Lightly On China Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Beijing Olympics coincide with our party conventions heralding the countdown to November's presidential election. With the world's media spotlight on China and the United States, both presidential candidates will undoubtedly be tested by unforeseen developments.

Student Papers Can Shed Shackles By Going Online Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The freedom of the press, as guaranteed by the First Amendment, is often taken for granted in the United States. Yet, this promise has been hollowed by the placement of unnecessary limitations upon the freedom of the press in high schools. I experienced this as editor of my high school newspaper.

Blind Eye To Bullies, Victims Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The eighth-grade thugs would pin younger boys to the ground in the locker room. The ringleader would put his fist into a plastic cone and try to shove it into his victims' rectums. His pack stood around and moaned to torment the weaker kids.

Nuclear Power Key To Containing Energy Costs Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If ever there was a question about the need for nuclear power, it has certainly been dispelled now with the rising cost of fossil fuels.

Summer Assignment: Be Free Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
'Do you want a rubric for that?" This question recently got the class clown in my 11th-grade history class a laugh. It was directed at a student asking to use the bathroom.

Government Redefined Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you want to give a name to the coming era in American politics, you could call it the Return of Government.

The 13 NBA Cash Cows From Storrs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
UConn's Jim Calhoun coached 13 players currently in the NBA. Two have won NBA championships ( Richard Hamilton and Ray Allen), one was rookie of the year (Emeka Okafor) and another sixth man of the year (Ben Gordon). Between them, they'll make about $76 million next season, with Okafor's new six-year, $72 million deal with Charlotte the latest highlight.

Defensive Tackle Miller Leaves UConn Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
UConn announced Wednesday that redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jarrell Miller of Richmond, Va., has left the team and university for personal reasons.

Hedden Beats Gallo In State Open Playoff Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Whenever tension creeps into Jeff Hedden's game, he tries to erase it with one thought: his 2 1/2-year-old son Tripp.

Windsor Passes Summer Test Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Narcisse Puts Arm On Display In League Final

All Pierre Narcisse wanted to do when he joined his Windsor teammates in the Hartford Passing League was improve his footwork.

Yanks Acquire Pudge Rodriguez, Give Up Farnsworth Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Brian Cashman had just replaced his injured catcher with a likely Hall of Famer and got him for a player who has heard more boos at Yankee Stadium than anyone without a "B" on his cap.

Angels Sweep Red Sox Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
They were hapless if not quite horrible, made to look completely inferior by baseball's best team, and they were booed mightily Wednesday night as a three-game series mercifully gave way to a much-needed day off.

Baker Dismissed By Nittany Lions Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The troubled Penn State career of Windsor's Chris Baker ended Wednesday when he was kicked off the team.

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