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Millennium Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge, Mass., has been a step ahead of most competitors. It announced on Dec. 6 the acquisition of COR Therapeutics of South San Francisco, Calif., for a stock swap worth $2 billion--the largest in biotech history and Millennium's fourth acquisition in as many years. That was just the latest in a series of mergers that have changed the face of the industry. Last month Celera Genomics, once the quintessential genetic information-services company, paid $174 million for Axys Pharmaceuticals of South San Francisco, a master designer of drugs. Another major information-services firm, Incyte Genomics...
Michael tries to keep most work-related items outside of the room so as not to disturb the vibe he has so carefully crafted. However, when asked if the ideas of Feng Shui provided guidance in décor, the creator was quick to respond, “oh no, I’m not a crunchy hippie, I just think there are things you can do to make your environment more pleasant.” These things apparently include fifty pounds of marble, 22 yards of fabric, and a well-stocked bar. This relaxation guru is also very much...
...bus’ conservative décor screams safety. A first aid kit mounted on the wall overshadows a more noteworthy ‘body fluid clean-up kit’ (the contents of which are still unknown). Large metal handrails span the ceiling, lending support to students who would otherwise fall during their post-party drunkenness or the bumpy ride around campus. An imitation-leather strip of padding rests above the shuttle’s exit to protect taller students from injuring their heads. The red, plush upholstery on the gray seats almost matches the four no-smoking signs...
While HUPD officers continued to stand outside the building, about two dozen students chatted casually with their friends on the inside through the open Mass. Hall windows-discussing dinner and the Mass. Hall décor...
Color, dress, and d'cor--the human manipulation of the surface--all form important parts of Wang's photographs. Wang does not limit his exploration soley to surfaces, and his photographs also investigate the relationship between the photographer and his subject. "Everyone in the photos is someone I know, which isn't necessarily apparent in the photographs. There's a certain kind of distance combined with familiarity...