Stanford headlines for the week of August 23, 2006

Scientists observe dark matter in isolation for the first time
Drama brings philosophy to life in Humanities Lab summer research projects
Third-place Vegas poker finish nets physicist $4 million
Alexander George, 'giant' in international relations, dead at 86
Study shows ad circulurs do lure shoppers
Workshop brings tools of demography to other disciplines for problem solving
Law professor and copyright expert lets ideas percolate at Breakfast Briefing
Energy symposium to study methods of cutting greenhouse gas emissions
First direct observations of 'spinons' and 'holons' seen after 40-year hunt
Registration open for Continuing Studies' fall courses
It's time for Dean's Spirit
Did 'Fahrenheit 911' change any opinions?
New chair named to lead Department of Medicine
A boost to brain's anti-seizure defense
Straight from the horse's mouth: New elective wins kudos from med students
5 questions: Katzenstein on AIDS conference
Microbicides and circumcision: Conference highlights new preventive tools
A better way to allot anti-AIDS meds
Medical center people
Help Center founder Kaplan dies at 87
Quick study: Boning up on fat
Ph.D. Orals
Housing
Officials say high-quality health care options remain a priority
Stanford Stadium nearing its goal
Cardinal Chronicle