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...signs of slowing. Now in 11 countries, the H1N1 flu virus was confirmed on Thursday in the Netherlands and Switzerland; in Canada, cases rose to 27 and in the U.S., the caseload increased to 109 in 11 states, with hundreds of school closures that sent some 160,000 students home. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that a new flu pandemic is imminent, yet some pharmacies (in New York City at least) are temporarily running short of the antiviral Tamiflu. So, no one would blame you for feeling scared about getting sick...
...Designs (Chronicle Books) This guide to contemporary and eco-friendly home design rates each product by factors like its use of nontoxic, locally sourced materials and low-waste manufacturing...
...Herman Miller's invention of the Aeron chair. The bubble burst not long after, but the adjustable, rolling chair remained a cubicle staple. Now Knoll plans to push the Aeron out of its comfy spot at the top of the seating chain with its latest innovation?the Generation. The home- and office-furnishings company spent more than three years collaborating with New Zealand--based Formway Design to produce this new ergonomic chair. With its durable rubber back and unique figure-eight design, the Generation flexes to support the spine while allowing users to move freely to different sitting positions...
...about leaving the warmth of Harvard’s theater community, Rich is excited for the challenges of New York theater. “In the short term, I’d just like to be an independent person, getting professional work, not living in my parents’ home,” she says. “In the long term, the sky is the limit! I want to do everything.” She pauses briefly. “Really well.” —Staff writer Rachel A. Burns can be reached at rburns@fas.harvard.edu...
Quincy: The people's house organized competitors into various teams, with The Professionals taking home the prize. According to one participant this game quickly devolved into what resembled a Western shoot-out—lots of shots fired with almost none hitting their targets. But then again, since when were Harvard students known for their marksmanship...