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...worked as Bell's outpatient clerk and would watch, amazed, at how the location of a callus could reveal a man's profession, or how a quick look at a skin rash told Bell that the patient had once lived in Bermuda. In 1886, Conan Doyle - by now an eye doctor - outlined his first novel, A Study in Scarlet, which he described as "a simple tale of mystery to make a little extra money." Its main character, initially called Sherringford Hope and later rechristened Sherlock Holmes, was based largely on Bell. But Holmes' debut went almost unnoticed, and the struggling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mystery Man | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

...Light of Myanmar gives its version of yesterday's events: "Groups of demonstrators mobbed security forces, throwing stones and sticks at them, using catapults and swords," it reads. "The security forces had to fire warning shots as the protesters turned a blind [eye] to their repeated requests." The official death toll is 10, but everyone thinks it is actually much higher. A United Nations official tells me 40 were killed and 3,000 arrested, including 1,000 monks. Another diplomat hazards "hundreds" of deaths...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Anatomy Of a Failed Revolution | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

...heartbreaker for Teddy,” Kovacs said. “I can relate, having just missed my sophomore year. It was really difficult to watch, because I was sort of keeping an eye on them the whole time...

Author: By Malcom A. Glenn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Kovacs Cruises in Singlehanded Regatta | 10/9/2007 | See Source »

...rich colors that are now bestowed on replicas of these sculptures. EVERYDAY PEOPLE Obviously, color is pivotal in experiencing this collection, making “Gods in Color” a refreshing and thought-provoking look at Greek and Roman sculpture. The sculptures are exuberant and unmasked, attacking the eye with their unexpected brightness and intensity. Through the use of “raking light”—lighting a surface from the side and illuminating various sketches on the sculpture and the weathering pattern of the stone—as well as using photography under ultraviolet light...

Author: By Ada Pema, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Gods In Color | 10/5/2007 | See Source »

...bombed the LSAT, or lost a pet, and Darnielle probably touched them in the exact same way. That’s where the real power behind his depressing verses and sing-along choruses comes from—they get the demons out. Darnielle constantly scans the crowd, making eye contact with everyone, allowing his own joy to spill out over everyone. The show consisted mostly of cuts off his 2005 LP “The Sunset Tree,” as well as some standard crowd pleasers such as “No Children.” Even though...

Author: By Evan L Hanlon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Lucky ‘Goats’ Avoid Jinx | 10/5/2007 | See Source »

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