Word: vera
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...trip, if succesful, could mark the end of years of negotiations over the return of the Lowell bells—some of which date back to the 17th century—that have remained at Harvard for nearly 80 years. Lowell House will receive newly molded bells from the Vera Bell Foundry in Voronezh, Russia, which was hand-picked from five foundries that University representatives surveyed last August. The delegation—consisting of Associate Provost of Art and Culture Sean T. Buffington ’91, project manager Peter Riley, and Lowell House tutor Luis A. Campos?...
...make a positive difference in the world around him or her, and that service, if begun early, can become a life-long commitment. "Middle school is a crucial time in life. You are making a lot of decisions about what kind of person you are going to be," says Vera Garrity, 24, a Young Heroes and City Year alumna now in her second year at the University of Virginia Law School. "After being in City Year, no matter what I do, I will always do service," says Garrity, who is planning a career in public-interest law. "After seeing people...
...Naturally Active Skincare This reasonably-priced skin care uses such natural ingredients as aloe vera and borage, and doesn't test on animals. The shaving cream is a must for sensitive skin as it contains calming clary sage and eucalyptus, and the herbally fragrant moisturizer is hydrating. This relatively new range is small but good, so expect expansion. www.naturallyactive.co.uk...
...counterpart at Target's furniture division, is accustomed to toiling behind the scenes, brokering profitable alliances at a time when almost every mainstream retailer is craving a dose of designer cachet. These days you are nothing without your boldface co-conspirators. H&M has Madonna. Kohl's has engaged Vera Wang to produce an affordable line. Gap boasts dresses by Roland Mouret. Meanwhile, across the pond, Topshop has enlisted the taste and services of style icon Kate Moss. The upshot? Masstige has emerged as the look of the moment?arguably the biggest trend in fashion...
...writer was the 2006 Vera N. Schuyler Institute Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Studies...