News 2008-08-01 Andanh.com

Lawyers to name defendants in AutoAdmit case Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With the help of a subpoena issued six months ago, attorneys for two Yale Law School students have succeeded in unmasking several anonymous users of the Web forum AutoAdmit whom the women are suing for defamation. Some of the defendants will finally be named when the students soon file an amended complaint, said their attorney, Stanford Law Professor Mark Lemley, who declined to comment further. While this development does not break any new legal ground, several experts interviewed said, it is one of the few, and certainly one of the highest-profile, examples of defamation lawsuits that have successfully pierced the veil of online anonymity.

Law School secures $3 million gift for human-rights work Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The grant bolsters Yale Law School's renewed effort to expand its support for public service, unveiled last April after concerns that it had been upstaged by a much-hyped initiative out of Harvard Law School a month earlier.

DeLauro Bill On Pay Fairness For Women Passes House Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the congressional session on Thursday inched closer to its summer break, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill authored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro to encourage paycheck fairness for women.

Heat Wave Deaths: 'The Quiet Killer' Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In recent years, deadly heat waves have killed dozens to hundreds of people at a time in various U.S. cities, often catching local officials unprepared.

A Super-Jumbo First Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new era in air travel starts in the United States today, when an Airbus A380 super-jumbo laden with paying passengers lands here for the first time. But U.S. airlines have nothing to do with the event at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport -- and so far nothing to do with the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft.

AIDS Services For Blacks Wither In City Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For the past 20 years, the Burgdorf clinic at the Hartford Health Department has been the place where those in the city's predominantly black North End have gone to be tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Rell Proposes Record $84 Million In Heating Aid Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is proposing a record $84 million in winter heating assistance for low-income families, the elderly and families with small children.

Army Corps Discusses Proposed Training Facility Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Army Corps of Engineers hosted an invitation-only news briefing Thursday to address concerns about a proposed regional training base in Westfield, and the mayor, a state senator, and neighborhood residents were miffed that they weren't allowed in.

Man Seeks Lower Sentence On Manslaughter Charge Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sidney Wade deserves less time in jail than the 23-year term he received earlier this week when he was re-sentenced for his role in a Southington woman's fatal overdose, his attorney said Thursday.

Blue Trail Range Won't Reopen 100-Yard Rifle Range Today Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Blue Trail Range & Gun Store in Wallingford, a focus of a police investigation into bullet strikes in a Durham neighborhood about one mile to the east, has scuttled plans to reopen its 100-yard rifle range this morning after state officials asked for time to review safety measures.

Camera Cellphones Now Allowed In State Courthouses Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Visitors to state courthouses will be able to take cellphones with cameras into the buildings effective today.

Kar Kraft Owner In Farmington Folds Business Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After more than 30 years at the well-traveled corner of Route 6 and Fienemann Road, Ken Kraft is packing it in.

New Britain Teachers Notified As Layoff Total Is Tallied Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Almost all of the teachers whose positions were eliminated because of budget cuts have received layoff notices, but one or two more teachers may be laid off before the cutting is complete, said Bob Stacy, the district's human resources director.

Farmington's Social Services Supervisor Retiring Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Theresa Nygren is retiring as the town's social services supervisor after 27 1/2 years of caring for the people of Farmington.

McCain's New Ad Compares Obama To Britney Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Photos flash of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Crowds roar and lights pop. "He's the biggest celebrity in the world," says a woman's voice. Then it becomes clear: The TV ad is not about a tabloid personality — it's about Barack Obama.

Public Safety Commissioner Slowly Changing A Troubled Department Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Months after he was named public safety commissioner, John A. Danaher made a surprising discovery in some old newspaper clips while researching his family history: His great-grandfather, Cornelius J. Danaher Sr., helped establish the Connecticut State Police in 1903.

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.

Unlocking Chinese Culture Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Westerners tend to look at China and see nothing but a wall - the great one. What about everything else? China's culture? History? Amazing economic turn-around? Human rights violations?

Quinine Side Effects Outweigh The Benefits, Regulators Find Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q. I am devastated that quinine is no longer available. I have taken it safely for decades to reduce leg cramping, especially at night. Since I ran out and cannot get more, I have a terrible time sleeping. I spend most of the night pacing the floor to work out the cramps. Why would the Food and Drug Administration ban quinine when it is the only thing that works?

A Little Pizza Stardom Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Parlaying Pies Into A Backstage Pass

So, you want a backstage pass to see Coldplay when they come to Hartford next weekend?

Father Has Explosive Temper Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
DEAR AMY: I am a 16-year-old girl, and I live with my parents and my 14-year-old brother.

A Cabana To Call Home Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
These Fancy Beach Shelters Provide Far More Than UV Protection

A cabana is supposed to be just a place to store towels, beach chairs, a mah-jongg set perhaps. But at Cabana 59B at Silver Sands Beach Club in East Haven, Mercedes Fermin and Sue Proto have turned their little shack into a summer palace.

Glass Treasures Courtesy Of The Sea Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sea glass soothes beach lovers with the colors of summer, even when the smell of the sea has faded away. Like a day at the beach, peace washes over you at the sight of shards of green, aqua, white and cobalt.

Makeover Starts With A Reshuffle, Then Adds Attitude Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The truth is — and Susan Heller of the suburbs north of Chicago was not shy about telling it — "my husband thought I decorated like an old woman."

'Streamline' Your Old Kitchen Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If your kitchen feels inefficient or cluttered, here's good news from interior designers: Even the oldest kitchens can become streamlined, attractive work spaces without major remodeling.

Tips To Decorate First Apartment On A Shoestring Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My partner and I have just moved into our first apartment and have very little money to fix it up. You are so great at decorating on a shoestring; can you give us some tips, please? We have hardwood floors, and both like earth tones.

Use Glass Cleaner, Soft Cloth For Chandeliers Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dear Heloise: Is there an easy way to clean chandeliers without taking them down? They have so many intricate pieces, they are very hard to clean.

Silver From China An Emerging Specialty For Collectors Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Chinese artisans have copied Western wares for centuries. In the early 18th century, they made shiploads of dishes in the European style that were ordered with special monograms, crests or other designs.

Dependable Daylilies A Staple For Gardeners Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some Might Disappoint, But Most Are Striking In Color

Now that peak season for daylilies is almost over, I'm freshly reminded about several things:

Old Furs = New Teddy Bears Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Diane Ohanian says she never had a teddy bear when she was young. Now her workshop in Wethersfield is filled with bears — and bunnies, cats and lambs — that she makes from old fur coats and stoles.

Awnings Help Keep Cool, Save On Fuel Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the sun's beating down on your home, finding ways to keep the heat at bay can be essential not only for comfort but also to lower your utility bill.

Help Against The Cold Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly seem to be responding appropriately to a pending crisis brought on by the mile-high price of heating oil.

Being Too Careful Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For the last quarter-century, drivers in southeastern Connecticut have been able to pull off I-95 during the busy Labor Day weekend for free coffee and doughnuts, courtesy of local Boy Scout troops.

Health Of The Sound Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A report that beach closings along the Connecticut portion of Long Island Sound dropped in 2007 is encouraging. But it's only part of a complicated story about the health of the Sound.

Beware The Birds! Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There was a time (now known as the Golden Age of Journalism) when I would write 15 or 20 columns each year about the threat that animals in general and birds in particular pose to us all. Under pressure from red-headed woodpeckers (a protected species in Connecticut, of course) who pecked at the wooden heads of senior editors, I have now been reduced to sneaking into the office during summer vacation time and placing pro-human, anti-animal essays on the page when no one is looking.

Will The Real John McCain Please Stand Up? Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the dog days of summer, John McCain's political personality has become so fuzzy that even some Republicans are worrying about his viability. But if you want a reminder of why McCain should be a formidable candidate, take another look at his remarkable 1999 autobiography, "Faith of My Fathers."

A Little Kindness, Please Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It was early in the morning — very early if you add in the fact that it was a weekend. We had changed gates three times already, hordes of people racing across the terminal as if those who got there first and claimed their space would also get to New York first. By the time I got there, dragging my suitcase, coffee and paper, virtually every seat in the "lounge" area was taken. And then I saw it: one seat. No suitcase in front of it, no handbag on top of it, a pleasant-looking woman in the next chair, a place to park for the next delay.

Manny Traded To Dodgers; Sox Acquire Pirates' Bay Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For eight years in Boston, it was Manny being Manny. From now on, it's Manny being a memory. The Red Sox traded their talented yet enigmatic left fielder at the non-waiver deadline Thursday, sending Ramirez to the Dodgers in a three-team deal that brings Pirates outfielder Jason Bay to Boston.

UConn Looks For Improved Passing Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It was the focus area pointed to by UConn coach Randy Edsall after his team's loss to Wake Forest in the Meineke Car Bowl. Edsall made it clear that the Huskies' passing game had to improve. That hasn't changed as UConn starts preseason camp.

Calhoun's Camp Monday And Tuesday Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
UConn coach Jim Calhoun will grab a whistle again Sunday and Monday for his second elite camp at Gampel Pavilion.

Nutmeg Games: Weaver Stands Out Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tyrus Weaver was 10 when he first met Mark Woodard, but his ego was full grown.

Angels Hit 3 Three-Run Homers, Rout Yanks Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fortified by the arrival of Pudge Rodriguez and buoyed by the departure of Manny Ramirez from their division, the Yankees took the field Thursday night with a renewed sense of optimism for the season's final 55 games.

James Leads U.S. Past Turkey Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Any team with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James will score.

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).

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

Pierre Narcisse, a junior, threw seven touchdown passes as the Warriors routed Hartford Public 42-14 in the league championship game Wednesday at Dillon Stadium. The final capped a monthlong schedule that featured eight teams, plenty of competition and several lessons learned for the fall.

Prospectus Forms Online Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fall high school prospectus forms are available for coaches at www.courant.com/sportsforms . Athletic directors and coaches in all sports are urged to fill out the prospectuses and either e-mail The Courant at localsports@courant.com or fax 860-241-6600 as soon as possible. ADs are also requested to update the coaches directory form that is with the prospectuses.

Consumers Paying Less For Lobster Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's peak season for lobster and tourism in Maine, yet consumption of this crustacean has fallen to the point where it costs no more than sliced turkey in parts of New England.

Mohegan Sun's Take At The Tables A Bust Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mohegan Sun got beat up this quarter — not only with an expected fall in overall profits but at the blackjack tables as well.

Analysts: Super-Jumbo Jets Not Practical For U.S. Carriers Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new era in air travel starts in the United States today, when an Airbus A380 super-jumbo laden with paying passengers lands here for the first time.

Phoenix Sheds 133 Jobs; Net Income Fell 80% For Quarter Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Net income at The Phoenix Cos. plunged 80 percent in the second quarter, and the company said Thursday that it has eliminated 133 jobs as it prepares to spin off its asset management business.

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