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...week. The Georgians will mount a "full-scale attempt to solve the Abkhaz problem by force before the onset of autumn," says General Vladimir Arshba, Abkhazia's chief of general staff. They are engaged in "semi-covert mobilization" and menacing exercises, he says, and by the summer the first batch of Georgian troops should have finished U.S. training. If there is an attack, Arshba adds, "I do not exclude the participation of U.S. advisers." Washington says its advisers will prepare Georgian counter-terrorist troops to root out a group of al-Qaeda operatives supposedly sheltering in the remote Pankisi valley...
...began our Italian feast with a batch of plump scallops ($10) seared to perfection. Lightly washed in a slightly acidic balsamic, the tender scallops were served on a bed of crisp lentils and other spring vegetables. The beef carpaccio ($7) was simple, providing the perfect stage for highlighting the delicious meat. With both these dishes, a colorful plate of crunchy vegetables complemented the softness of flesh...
...long, detailed letter to what is now called the federal Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), describing McGee's multiple lapses. Her letter reported that McGee had, among other things, stored the vaccine improperly, exposing it to potential contamination; failed to maintain adequate records and track its consistency from batch to batch; mislabeled vials of the stuff; and, worst of all, kept most of the data on adverse side effects secret. An investigation by the Food and Drug Administration confirmed her suspicions and ultimately revealed more than 20 separate deficiencies. "We were doing nothing right," says Mathias...
Last month the National Archives released another batch of tapes from the Nixon White House. Once again, the 37th President's prejudices and dark obsessions are making headlines...
...Crimson tested a batch of freshmen at some key positions throughout the weekend, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results...