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Georgian Troops Pounded In Retreat Down Key Road Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Georgian troops were sent north up the pitted, twisting main road to bring the rebel province of South Ossetia to heel. But on Monday they were retreating back down it, overwhelmed by relentless Russian air assaults.

U.S. Could Take Economic, Diplomatic Measures Against Russia Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With President Bush warning Russia that its push into Georgia could jeopardize relations with the U.S. and Europe, the United States signaled Monday that any retribution will be aimed at the Russian economy and prestige.

Russia, Georgia: Why They're At War Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The conflict in Georgia is Russia's largest military engagement outside its borders since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Here are some of the key issues in the current crisis.

Half Of Overweight Adults Might Be Heart-Healthy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
You can look great in a swimsuit and still be a heart attack waiting to happen. And you can also be overweight and otherwise healthy.

Protected Species Rules Could Be Eased Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Administration Plan Would End Some Environmental Reviews

Parts of the Endangered Species Act may soon be extinct.

'When It Hit That Median, It Rolled Over' Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Survivors of a casino bus crash in Mississippi described the frightening feeling of the vehicle sliding sideways down a wet highway before it rolled over in a tangle of twisted seats, luggage and injured passengers.

Women Rule: It's True In Conn. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In Leadership Study, State Ranks Among Highest In Nation

Connecticut is one of six states in which the proportion of women in state government leadership positions nearly mirrors that in the general population, a study has found.

Move To Impeach Musharraf Begins Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The move to impeach unpopular President Pervez Musharraf started slowly Monday, indicating that the ruling coalition may try to force Musharraf to resign, as the former army chief's backers insisted he would fight any impeachment to the finish.

Russian Invasion Of Georgia Could Threaten Oil From Caspian Sea Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil traders on Monday shrugged off Russia's widening invasion of neighboring Georgia, but if the conflict spreads further it could threaten nearly 1 million barrels a day of needed global crude supplies from the Caspian Sea, most of it bound for Europe.

N.Y. Enacts CO2 Rules Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Greenhouse Gas Limits Set

A state board has approved regulations enacting a regional "cap and trade" program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Curfew Announced After Weekend Violence In City Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On Monday morning, Mayor Eddie A. Perez and Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts held a press conference to announce what Perez said were "tough new measures" to secure the city. iTowns Web Host Rachel Gottlieb Blog

State Legislators Plan Investigation Of DCF Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Angered by problems such as rising costs and the use of potentially dangerous restraints at the state's psychiatric hospital for children, legislators are planning an investigation into the performance of the Department of Children and Families.

City Council OKs Immigration Ordinance Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The city council staked its ground Monday in the immigration debate, unanimously approving an ordinance that bars police from inquiring about immigration status.

West Hartford May Revive Roadside Leaf Vacuum Service Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Council Democrats and Republicans have heard it loud and clear since the budgets cuts in June: town residents want the leaf-vacuuming program restored.

Man Sentenced In Bloomfield Group Home Abuse Case Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A former employee of a Bloomfield state-run group home for mentally disabled people was banned Monday from working in the health care industry after pleading guilty to a charge of negligent cruelty to a person.

East Hartford Fire Chief's First Official Day Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— Although his nameplate still says assistant chief, William Perez spent his first official day doing what he has been doing since June: running the town's fire department.

Bristol Nursing Home Seeks OK To Expand Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A nursing home in the city's predominantly residential Federal Hill section will renew its pitch Wednesday for permission to expand.

Man Accused Of Attacking Police Officer Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A victim of an assault at the Venus Lounge is accused of attacking a police officer and is now facing multiple charges.

Manchester May Repeal Living Wage Ordinance Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The town's living wage ordinance, put in place more than two years ago when Democrats controlled the board of directors, probably will be repealed this evening by the now Republican-controlled board.

Rapoport Charged With Drunken Driving Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Miles S. Rapoport, a Democrat who served as Secretary of the State and ran for Congress in 1999, was charged Saturday night with drunken driving.

Democrat Jim Himes Wins In Tuesday's Primary Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:37:46 -0400
Democrat Jim Himes rolled to victory in Tuesday's primary, setting up a showdown against Republican Rep. Chris Shays in which the Iraq war is likely to again play a prominent role.

Democrat Himes Wins; More Primary Results Coming In Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:50:00 -0400
Democrat Jim Himes rolled to victory in Tuesday's primary, setting up a showdown against Republican Rep. Chris Shays in which the Iraq war is likely to again play a prominent role.

Yale Student To Bring Her Own Little House To Campus Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Estimating her expenses to live for two years in New Haven while a graduate student at Yale University, Elizabeth Turnbull arrived at about $14,000, even if she shared an apartment.

Monk Beats Chess Genius Based On Fischer Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you're a fan of "Monk," the detective series featuring the eccentric sleuth and chess enthusiast Adrian Monk, you were probably delighted with the subject of the recent episode: "Mr. Monk and the Genius."

Mom Not Sure How To Handle Teen's Anger Over Dad Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My 13-year-old daughter's father is irresponsible, to say the least. Besides being a lousy co-parent, he frequently cancels visits and often lies about the reasons. Nonetheless, I've told her never to speak badly of him to other people. There are times when I even end up defending him, sort of. When she questions his love, I tell her that of course he loves her. When he misses a visit, I tell her that if he gave things more thought, he'd do better. I tell her to talk to him about all this stuff, and she says she can't. Sometimes her venting is rather sarcastic and ridiculing. I fear her power in relationships with males will suffer from her experience with bio-dad. Should I listen and say nothing or insist she speak respectfully of him if at all?

Is Compulsive Shopping A Mental Disorder? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There is little doubt that compulsive shopping can cause severe impairment and distress, two key criteria for formal recognition as a mental disorder.

Carpools Are In The Slow Lane Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tired of making the commute from her home in Vernon to Hartford every day, Ann Tremont has been trying to get a carpool together the last few months.

Lab Notes: Synesthesia And The Sounds Of Motion Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In recent years, researchers have been learning more about synesthesia, the mental condition that mixes senses — those who have it might taste certain sounds, for instance, or associate certain numbers with colors. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have for the first time found synesthetes who hear sounds when they watch certain motions. It was discovered when a student asked about the sounds that were made by dots moving across a television screen. Further investigation found that those with this form of synesthesia did better on a test of rhythmic patterns of flashes. The researchers figured that the auditory signal, in addition to the visual one, aided the group with synesthesia. The study is published in Current Biology.

Vaccine Benefit Shown Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"Quick Study" provides updates on major health topics.

Compression Socks Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Students at Parsons the New School for Design in New York, at their fashion show, presented designs for compression socks to help prevent deep-vein thrombosis, or blood clots in the leg.

Watch For Changes In New Carpets Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Watch For Changes In New Carpets

Will It Reduce Crime? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A nighttime curfew for teens wouldn't have stopped some of the shootings in Hartford last weekend that killed one man and injured 10 others, including a 7-year-old boy who is in serious condition. They took place in broad daylight.

Of Birds And Berries Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A blueberry farm's innovative answer to foraging hordes of birds is a reminder that some of the best solutions to environmental challenges can be found in Mother Nature.

Prostate Screening Rules Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For those with a personal stake in the health of the prostate gland, recent guidelines on cancer screenings bring a welcome measure of sanity to the question, "To test or not to test?"

What's Past Is Prologue Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
O! to have been present when archaeologists for the Museum of London unearthed a treasure they believe is the last of the open-air theaters in which a young actor, William Shakespeare, performed in the 16th century. What a "Eureka!" moment.

A Violent Weekend Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There's really no overstating the horror such incidents evoke: On Saturday, a couple of hours after the city's annual West Indian pride parade, a shooting incident near Main Street and Cleveland Avenue left one man dead and six injured — including a 17-month-old girl and 7-year-old boy.

Give Us More Debate Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
So far, Sen. Barack Obama's performance in debates with Sen. John McCain has been a gross disappointment. Largely because there haven't been any.

The Face Of Profligacy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There is a link between the report that the federal government's budget deficit is estimated to hit nearly a half-trillion dollars next year and the story about U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens' indictment on seven felony counts for failure to report gifts from an Alaskan oil firm.

Full-Time Lawmaking? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut takes a minimalist approach to lawmaking at the state level, with its alternating three-month short sessions and five-month long sessions. But legislators seem to get busier and busier. Is it time for a change to a full-time General Assembly?

Hiding In The Open? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The alleged Bosnian Serb war criminals Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic have lived remarkably open lives since they melted into the Serbian heartland after their indictments by the international war crimes tribunal more than a decade ago.

A Dose Of Hope Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the age of instant communication, hopes are fueled rapidly and sometimes prematurely whenever medical breakthroughs are announced. Drug design is far from instant, often taking a decade or more.

Change Is Inevitable, Improvement Is Possible Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Oxford English Dictionary dates the word "pogrom" from 1905, the year hundreds of Russian Jews were massacred in Odessa. In 1908, there was a pogrom of sorts in Illinois. It occurred in Springfield 100 years ago this week. So, consider the phenomenon of progress, which at the moment seems more contingent than it did just a decade ago.

Immigrants Are Part Of Us Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Living in a globalized city means that many languages, colors and sociocultural formations abound; people brought together by global economic forces beyond their control and now closely integrated. As a fellow migrant and resident of this vibrant city, I support the new immigration ordinance introduced by Hartford City Councilman Luis Cotto and passed by the council Monday night, which bars city officials from making inquiries into immigration status except in criminal cases.

Leaving N.Y. For Hartford Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
'Six months and you'll be bored with Hartford and be back in Brooklyn!"

Candidates Muff Russian Challenge Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Asked in 1957 what would determine his government's course, Harold Macmillan, Britain's new prime minister, replied, "Events, dear boy, events." Now, into America's trivializing presidential campaign, a pesky event has intruded — a European war. Russian tanks, heavy artillery, strategic bombers, ballistic missiles and a naval blockade batter a European nation. We are not past such things after all. The end of history will be postponed, again.

Learning Centers Offer Hands-On Experience Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The results are in. As expected, Connecticut's first science assessment is a wake-up call. Statewide, 45 percent of our fifth-graders failed to reach the goal in grasping the foundations of science. In those school districts where so many already come up short on opportunity, the results are dismal. For the world of today and tomorrow, understanding science is basic. It is key to further education, skilled work and economic success. It is also essential to our global competitiveness and environmental stewardship.

U.S. Falling Behind In Science Education Most Grad Students Are From Other Nations Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The journal Science recently reported that the two primary sources for graduate students in science and technology at American universities are schools in China. South Korea is poised to take over third place within a few years.

Violence Won't End Until Media Stops Promoting It Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fewer and fewer days pass between headlines reporting another wanton act of violence around the country or in Greater Hartford. We don't know where it will end, but the fuel for these incidents is no mystery.

Brian Meehan: An Appreciation Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oregonian readers and colleagues of Brian Meehan, who died last week, remember him as a gifted storyteller and terrific writer who inspired thousands with his award-winning journalism.

Warming Effects Already Starting To Snowball Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's an open secret that the Warner-Lieberman bill, which was designed to launch a comprehensive national response to global warming, never really had a chance this political season. Detractors said the time was not right for a cap-and-trade regime, despite steeply rising energy costs and $4 gasoline. Even some supporters said it would make more sense to wait until after the November presidential election.

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