Life and Death in the news.

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"If you're going to Costco, could you pick up toilet paper, macaroni & cheese, and a coffin?" Yes, Costco now sells coffins. What does this say about us? Hear the story on All Things Considered. (8/19/2004)

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross dies. (We're reading a few chapters from her most influential book later in the term.) Find an obituary here. (8/25/2004)

Let me know if there are any other relevant news items I should include here!