News 2008-05-04 Andanh.com

At session's end Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
In a remarkable end-of-session burst of activity, the Legislature gave Gov. James Douglas most of what he wanted with the package of economic stimulus measures he had proposed late in the session. ...

In a real fix: Whom can you trust to work on your computer? Fri, 02 May 2008 17:54:00 EST
There it is -- your life. Your brain and your heart in a neat black box. ... - By SKY BARSCH Correspondent

Yankee Notebook: Vengeance is the end of the line Fri, 02 May 2008 19:04:00 EST
Benjamin Franklin, arguably the most brilliant (certainly the most widely learned) of the so-called Founding Fathers, discovered fairly early in life that when he spoke with certainty upon any subject, he often encountered opposition. Circumspect as he was, he concluded he was probably in fact creating that opposition by appearing to be so sure of himself. ... - By WILLEM LANGE

Bohjalian's World War II novel has the ring of truth Fri, 02 May 2008 18:02:00 EST
"Skeletons at the Feast," by Chris Bohjalian (Shays Areheart Books, 2008, 384 pages, $25 hardcover) ... - By A.C. HUTCHISON

This road leads to disillusionment Fri, 02 May 2008 18:11:00 EST
"Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? A Swashbuckling Tale of High Adventures, Questionable Ethics and Professional Hedonism" by Thomas Kohnstamm (Three Rivers Press, 2008, 288 pages, $13.95 paperback) ... - By CARLIN ROMANO The Philadelphia Inquirer

Between the Lines: What's up for Vermont book lovers Fri, 02 May 2008 17:27:00 EST
Multiple choice ...

Pollan inspires new practices without preaching Fri, 02 May 2008 17:57:00 EST
Every now and then I read a book that simply and elegantly explains something basic, something we should all know but might not focus on. Michael Pollan's new book, "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" is one of those. ... - By HENRY HOMEYER

'Smell the roses' becoming a thing of the past? Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Magenta and red tulips, deep golden forsythia, green vegetable sprouts, pinkish-purple bleeding hearts and purple hyacinths. Spring has sprung in Carol Michel's Indianapolis garden. ... - By DANIELLE GAINES Columbia News Service

Militant fashion? Kaffiyeh in style Fri, 02 May 2008 17:26:00 EST
Tracy Thompson noticed the scarves early this year. Young people in her Harlem neighborhood in New York were wearing a checkered cloth with tassels around their necks, like a bandana pulled down off the face. ... - By LAWRENCE DELEVINGNE Columbia News Service

These frequent fliers find fun in the air Fri, 02 May 2008 19:03:00 EST
Many people first did it at Club Med. Now, they are doing it like never before. ... - By DENISE OLIVEIRA Columbia News Service

Ask questions before joining clinical trial Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
In August 1994, I consented to participate in a clinical research investigation comparing two different two-drug treatments for high-risk breast cancer patients to determine "side effects, survival and disease-free survival." ... - By LYNDA SHRAGER Albany (N.Y.) Times Union

Exercise is the universal prescription Fri, 02 May 2008 18:04:00 EST
Randi considers the YMCA her lifeline, especially the pool. Randi weighs more than 300 pounds and has borderline diabetes, but she controls her blood sugar and keeps her bright outlook on life by swimming every day for about 45 minutes. ... - By JANE E. BRODY The New York Times

Parents weigh the risks of leaving children in cars Fri, 02 May 2008 17:55:00 EST
From the driver's seat, the coffee shop catches your eye, giving you hope that a steaming midday cup could help you survive after a sleepless night with a teething toddler. The only thing in your way is the sleeping lump strapped into his car seat. ... - By LISA A. FLAM The Associated Press

Douglas takes a new angle to fishing Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The opening day of the Vermont trout fishing season isn't exactly the best time of the year to get into any heavy fishing action. In no way does it resemble, say, the opening day of the deer season when spirits are high and more bucks are shot than on any other day of the season. ...

Orvis Days will feature fly-fishing authority Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MANCHESTER -- As one of the best writers casting a line anywhere, John Gierach has a reputation for bringing wit and wisdom to his fly-fishing prose. ... - By DARREN MARCY Staff Writer

Mountain bikers work to expand trail access Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Born in the late 70s, the young sport of mountain biking is starting to mature. ... - By CHRIS HRENKO Correspondent

Indigo buntings show off spectacular colors Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Set your binoculars on this bird and its brilliant, deep blue plumage may momentarily transport you to the tropics, where such stunning colors are the norm. Yet the indigo bunting is a common breeding songbird in temperate habitats of eastern North America, including Vermont. ... - By ROSALIND RENFREW Correspondent

Killington errs on option tax rollout : Resort charges tariff too soon Fri, 02 May 2008 21:23:00 EST
KILLINGTON -- Skiers who bought a 2008-09 Killington season pass will be getting a refund -- the 1 percent local option tax that residents approved on Town Meeting Day. ... - By BRUCE EDWARDS Herald Staff

Barstow celebrates 75 years: Students open 25-year-old time capsule Fri, 02 May 2008 21:22:00 EST
Former students and staff relived the past as they revealed items long ... - By DAWSON RASPUZZI Herald Staff

Loyalty Day parades through Rutland Sunday Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
For years, Robert Eastman was a faithful steward of the most loyal event in Rutland. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Herald Staff

Trust showcases Brandon Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRANDON -- On Friday, the partially renovated Town Hall became a living case study of how historic preservation and the arts can bring life and energy back to Vermont's downtowns. ... - By SARA-MEGAN WALSH Herald Staff

Police, dogs make Hall of Fame : Hunter and Xerxes from Rutland barracks get the nod Fri, 02 May 2008 22:18:00 EST
Fourteen of the finest law enforcement officers, past and present, and 10 of their four-legged partners were honored at the inaugural Vermont Police Canine Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford on Friday. ... - By DAWSON RASPUZZI Herald Staff

Eric Thompson's hat trick guides Tide to 9-6 victory Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BARRE -- The Spaulding boys lacrosse team bolted out to a big lead with six goals in the first quarter, then gave almost all of it back before halftime intervened and stalled St. Johnsbury's comeback. ... - By PETE HARTT Staff Writer

Ghosts roll to 10-8 victory Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
EAST MONTPELIER -- Randolph goalie Erica Weber made sure teammate Amanda Bowen didn't score what proved to be the tying and game-winning goals for nothing on Saturday. ... - By ANNA GREARSON Staff Writer

Webb, Ojeda lead Diamondbacks Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb became the majors' first seven-game winner, Augie Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 10-4 on Saturday. ... - The Associated Press

Solon Kendal Schwarz tucks away four goals Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- "Keep on with the force, don't stop, don't stop 'til you get enough." The Montpelier Solon girls lacrosse team did just that Saturday afternoon, with a come-from-behind 11-10 win over the Rice Green Knights. ... - By KRIS MARTIN Correspondent

Twinfield splits doubleheaders with Rochester Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MARSHFIELD -- Rochester tamed a potent Twinfield offense in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader to earn a softball split. ... - Staff Reports

Ramirez leads Red Sox in win Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez singled in two runs in the first inning to end his longest RBI drought with Boston and Josh Beckett pitched eight innings to help the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 on Saturday night. ... - The Associated Press

Sweet's team triumphs at Pit Stop Contest Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BARRE -- A rookie American-Canadian Tour Late Model stock car pit crew defeated the reigning ACT championship team to win Saturday's Thunder Road's Pi t Stop Contest in downtown Barre on Saturday, part of the 10th Annual Merchants Bank 150 and Car Show weekend. ... - Staff Report

Upshall's late goal lifts Flyers Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTREAL -- Scott Upshall scored with 3:04 remaining in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. ... - The Associated Press

Pistons rout Magic 91-72 in Game 1 of second-round series Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Hedo Turkoglu's uncontested dunk early in the second half gave the Orlando Magic their first lead. Less than a minute later, the Detroit Pistons took over. ... - By LARRY LAGE The Associated Press

Big Brown comes through to win Kentucky Derby Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Big Brown backed up his trainer's boasts with an explosive finishing kick and won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, a commanding victory turned somber by the fatal breakdown of the filly Eight Belles on horse racing's biggest day. ... - By RICHARD ROSENBLATT The Associated Press

Hucles leads U.S. women Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Angela Hucles scores for the United States every four years or so. At least she makes those goals count. ... - By JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press

Kim roars to 4-stroke lead Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Quail Hollow Club's tree-lined, old-style setup has produced an impressive list of winners, ranging from Vijay Singh to Jim Furyk to last year's champion, Tiger Woods. ... - By MIKE CRANSTON The Associated Press

Creamer in control as Ochoa struggles Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -- Paula Creamer looked as though she might blow away the competition Saturday at the SemGroup Championship, rolling in two long birdie putts and keeping bogeys off her card. ... - By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

Nadal to face Ferrer in Barcelona final Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BARCELONA, Spain -- Three-time defending champion Rafael Nadal cruised past Denis Gremelmayr 6-1, 6-0 Saturday to reach his fourth straight Barcelona Open final. ... - The Associated Press

Yankees handle Mariners Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Johnny Damon homered and doubled twice to help Mike Mussina win his third straight start in the New York Yankees' 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. ... - The Associated Press

Maine soldiers charged with protecting VIPs Sun, 04 May 2008 00:37:00 EST
HUDSON, Mass. -- A state Army National Guard unit that didn't suffer a single casualty during a yearlong deployment protecting some the highest profile targets in Iraq returned home Saturday. ... - The Associated Press

Air Force considers Maine shipyard prison for cyber command center Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
KITTERY, Maine -- At the same time as the Navy is exploring private development of the former Portsmouth Naval Shipyard prison, U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter is pushing to bring the U.S. Air Force's Cyber Command to the long-neglected castle-like structure. ... - The Associated Press

Man who shielded friend from car dies Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
NASHUA, N.H. -- A man who died after being hit by a car in a parking lot used his own body to shield a friend from more serious injury, his sister said. ... - The Associated Press

Maine flood recovery under way Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
FORT KENT, Maine -- Some roads remained impassible and bridges closed on Saturday while damage assessments continued along the St. John River in northern Maine following last week's devastating spring flood. ... - The Associated Press

Officials agree on health care deal Fri, 02 May 2008 22:44:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- Lawmakers reached a compromise late this week on an omnibus health care bill that will allow some Vermonters with pre-existing conditions to receive coverage under Catamount Health. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau

Legislature settles budget issues, nears adjournment Fri, 02 May 2008 22:50:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- Intense emotions in the Statehouse were ratcheted up another notch Friday as it became clear the legislative session will likely end today. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau

PTSD center gets $2M boost Fri, 02 May 2008 22:50:00 EST
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION -- The budget for the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder got a 20 percent boost Friday. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Herald Staff

House debates oil resolution Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- With numerous bills still pending before the expected adjournment this weekend, the Vermont House got weighted down Friday on a resolution over the price of oil that literally carried no weight. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau

Lawmaker wants Statehouse lights off at night Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- Lawmakers this year have sought out new ways to improve energy efficiency in Vermonters' homes. Now, one legislator wants the government to practice what it preaches. ... - By PETER HIRSCHFELD Vermont Press Bureau

Judge: Killing suspect must keep lawyer Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
HYDE PARK -- A judge says a Wolcott man charged with killing his neighbor nearly eight years ago is not going to be able to fire his sixth court-appointed lawyer. ... - The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press

Compost facility delays closure Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BURLINGTON -- Burlington's nonprofit Intervale Center is keeping open for another week its composting facility near the Winooski River. ... - The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press

Mass. man charged in Burlington barn fire Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
BURLINGTON -- A 33-year-old Massachusetts man is being held on charges he set a fire in the Burlington intervale that destroyed a historic 19th century barn. ... - The Associated Press The Associated Press

Food stamp use up in Vermont Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTPELIER -- The number of Vermonters signing up for food stamp benefits is at a 15-year high. ... - The Associated Press

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