The Darthmouth Institute (TDI) for Health Policy & Clinical Practice

For more information about TDI, including the Darthmouth Atlas Project, visit http://tdi.darthmouth.edu

Google Labs

Google Labs showcases new ideas that aren't ready for prime time publication. User feedback helps improve on Google's service. Visit http://labs.google.com

Google Flu Trends

Google has created an early-warning system for flu outbreaks in your area. Visit www.google.org/flutrends

Certificate of Deposit

There are plenty of places to shop for the best C.D. rates, including Bankrate.com and MoneyAisle.

According to an article published by the NYT, as long as you don't invest more than the F.D.I.C. limits, you don't need to worry about loosing your money. The F.D.I.C. currently offers insurance of up to $250,000 per person per bank but that figure will fall to $100,000 for some types of accounts at the end of the year. Also, some off-shore C.D.s are not covered by the F.D.I.C.

Jane Brody's Guide to the Great Beyond

Information about advance directives and other end-of-life issues are available in Ms. Brody's new book (Random House 2009).

The NYT references new laws in NY, CA, NC, OR and WA. NY's Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Form, for example, lets people indicate whether they would want intravenous fluids, medications like antibiotics, a feeding tube, a breathing tube or other interventions, and wether they want to go to a hospital. The form is signed by a physician and considered a medical order.

Fireplace with more space ...

Try a Bathyscafocus by Focus Creations.

Dwell Design Source

Visit www.dwell.com to browse regionally, alphabetically, by category or by keyword, new designers of modern houses.