Word: communalism
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...series of avalanches in the 1990s that killed over 30 people. But if the hundreds of volunteers, the dozens of converted emergency 4x4s, the strategic maps and the shelter tents seem like overkill in response to the day's minor toll, they also reflect the fragility and communal sense of responsibility fostered by Iceland's isolation. Since the U.S. military pulled out in 2006, Icelanders take the manifestations of their isolation - whether it's a lack of fresh produce or facing the forces of nature without any immediate help - with a Nordic stiff upper lip. As evening approaches in Hveragerdi...
...partner, he replied, “I’ll let you get away with that this time, but in the future you’ll have to do the kiss on the cheek.” She also says she was pleasantly surprised by the spontaneity and communal nature of Argentinian culture. On one occasion, a convenience store worker offered to share “mate,” the national drink of Argentina, with her. “People will share mate with you even if you don’t know them,” Clapham says...
...vertical entryways remains, despite the fact that it has outlived its usefulness in fostering social unity. While vertical entryways may be a characteristic feature of Harvard’s dorms, they should be scrapped in favor of more conventional horizontal hallways, which provide better opportunities for socializing among neighbors. Communal spaces also have large potential for improvement. The renovation project should attempt to create more large spaces conducive to social gatherings in the mold of the Currier Treehouse, thereby addressing the unfortunate lack of social space outside of Mt. Auburn St. mansions. Such progress should not only take place above...
...average of less than $7 a ticket, compared to $23 for a Major League Baseball game and more than $50 for a concert, "movies are still a good value," says Glickman. "There's still this great desire to go on dates and have a social experience and a communal experience...
...Fred also occasionally travels to Tucson, Ariz., where he revels in a Chicago White Sox fantasy baseball training camp.Despite the deep-rooted familial interest, the Duboe sons, including sophomore midfielder Jason Duboe of the Harvard men’s lacrosse team, have long since traded in the proverbial communal interest for one of a different variety, one whose locus of popularity lies in an entirely different region of the country.“Lacrosse is an up-and-coming sport here,” Fred Duboe says. “It’s nowhere near the level...