Indonesian boy dies of bird flu
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A 3-year-old Indonesian boy from South Jakarta has died from bird flu, taking the country's death toll from the virus to 105, a health ministry official said on Monday. feeds.reuters.com
Director cultivates a mile-high appreciation of Wisconsin
From his 12th-floor office, Sam Batzli has a view of nearby Lake Mendota and Madison's downtown punctuated by the state Capitol. But instead of looking out the window, Batzli looks at Madison and the rest of Wisconsin from much higher altitudes. wisconsinidea.wisc.edu
Hair of the dog thwarts allergies in children
Having a dog in the house reduces the risk that young children will develop allergies, German researchers said yesterday.The finding, based on a six-year study of 9,000 children, lends weight to the theory that growing up with a pet tra ... english.people.com.cn