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...cancer was diagnosed more than 10 years ago, and like more and more breast-cancer survivors these days, she's doing just fine. In fact, survival rates have never been higher, thanks to regular mammograms and improved treatments, according to a study released last week in the New England Journal of Medicine in conjunction with breast-cancer awareness month. Nearly 98% of women with early-stage breast cancer today will survive at least five years. Most will live long, full lives...
DIED. MICHAEL WARD, 80, British surgeon and mountain climber whose expertise in both areas made possible the historic first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953; in West Sussex, England. Although medical duties kept Ward from the summit, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered it using Ward's expertise in high-altitude medicine and, more important, the route he devised to the summit using an archival map he had unearthed in Nepal...
Concert Featuring Brahms and Harbison Location: Sanders Theatre and New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Dates: October 14-16 Presented by: Boston Philharmonic Orchestra...
...faded, threadbare tapestries on the walls resonate with the hall’s hallowed history. One website recalls the tradition with nostalgic grace. About the Orpheum, the site reports: “It began as the Music Hall in 1852 and served as the original home of the New England Conservatory (Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto debuted here, as did the BSO). Now, fans come to see modern acts that have grown too popular for the city’s small clubs… [D]espite its tattered appearance (and so-so acoustics), all seats are filled...
Nicholas S. Downing ’07 House: Lowell Concentration: Chemistry Hometown: London, England Ideal Date: A French Bistro or somewhere with a romantic European flair. Best way for a guy or girl to get your attention: Make me laugh, be charming. Where to find you on a Saturday night: Doing a power hour with my roomies or chilling/rocking out at the Spee. First thing you notice about a girl: Her smile. Your best pick-up line: “Excuse me, can I get you a drink” in an English accent usually works. Best or worst...