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The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning "to cultivate", generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Different definitions of "culture" reflect different theoretical bases for understanding, or criteria for evaluating, human activity. Anthropologists most commonly use the term "culture" to refer to the universal human capacity to classify, codify and communicate their experiences symbolically. This capacity is long been taken as a defining feature of the genus Homo. However, primatologists such as Jane Goodall have identified aspects of culture among our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.Goodall, J. 1986. The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior.
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FBI had, then tossed anthrax type used in attacks
Lara Jakes Jordan and Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Writers Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:05:38 -0000
Months after the deadly 2001 anthrax mailings, FBI scientists had -- but destroyed -- the unique strain of the bacteria used in the attacks that years later would lead them to Dr. Bruce Ivins, now the government's top suspect.
Judge rules against release of ex-inmate's records
John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:50:05 -0000
A Superior Court judge has rejected a request for prison records of an East Hartford man who served 18 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, ruling that the release would invade his privacy.
NYPD seeks to screen vehicles entering Manhattan
Tom Hays, Associated Press Writer Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:59:26 -0000
The New York Police Department is working on a plan to track every car, truck or other vehicle entering Manhattan and screen it for radiation or other terror threats.
Ceremony for firefighters killed at WTC building
Amy Westfeldt, Associated Press Writer Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:47:00 -0000
The families of two firefighters killed a year ago in a skyscraper blaze across from ground zero dedicated plaques in their memory Monday, standing side by side with some of the officials they have blamed for the disaster at the government-run project.
Reputed NY mobster Jackie Nose gets 2-year term
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:29:42 -0000
The reputed acting boss of the Gambino organized crime family has been put behind bars for two years as part of a plea deal.
8 religious scrolls stolen from Queens synagogue
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:30:22 -0000
Eight scrolls of Hebrew Scriptures valued at around $500,000 have been stolen from a Jewish center in Queens.
An Unconventional Adoption Site - Adult adoptee shares experience of searching for and locating biological family.
Census 2000 - Population Counts for Connecticut municipalities and counties
Connecticut Forum - Bulletin board with groups organized by subject area.
Connecticut Men's Gathering - Provides an environment for men to explore views of masculinity and of themselves; includes information on the annual COMEGA weekend.
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Connecticut QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau - Table of statistics with state comparison to national numbers.
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Connecticut School Reunions - Directory of class reunion websites by school name.
Funeral Consumer Information Society of Connecticut - non-profit, non-sectarian, volunteer organization dedicated solely to providing information on end-of-life decisions.
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Online Study Guide for Student Drivers - Driving manual for student drivers, including rules of the road, safety tips and practice tests.
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The Connecticut Forum - to encourage the free and active exchange of ideas in Forums which inform, challenge, entertain, inspire and build bridges among all people and organizations in our community.
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