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Those We Lost in 2008 You describe the late Charlton Heston as a "figure of epic contradictions," citing his marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in the '60s and his leading the National Rifle Association in the '90s [Dec. 29]. I fail to see any contradiction. The man consistently fought in important and not entirely risk-free ways for the rights and dignity of individuals. John Loosemore, HANCOCK, MICH...
...Those We Lost in 2008 You describe the late Charlton Heston as a "figure of epic contradictions," citing his marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in the '60s and his leading the National Rifle Association in the '90s [Dec. 29]. I fail to see any contradiction. The man consistently fought in important and not entirely risk-free ways for the rights and dignity of individuals. John Loosemore, Hancock, Mich...
...exhibitions on Matisse and African-American quilts - to the Pantheon-like Ritz-Carlton, housed in the refitted century-old Girard Trust bank. America's past also gets a fresh approach at the National Constitution Center, a high-tech temple to the country's cornerstone legal document. On Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Day - the center opens "America I AM," an exhibition celebrating the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Among the artifacts on display are the key to King's jail cell, Malcolm X's Koran and Muhammad Ali's "Rumble in the Jungle" robe...
...Meet & Greets, where students can mingle with the manager or chef of their dining hall. In addition to being a channel for communication, these events will serve as “tasting opportunities” for new items such as calamari diavolo and bruschetta, according to HUDS spokeswoman Crista Martin. Students can get creative by crafting their own spicy lettuce wraps, curry and naan, and panzanella at Monday and Friday’s Make Your Own stations, and enjoy new hot entrees like specialty paninis, chicken Philly cheese steak, chicken and sausage jambalaya, and ethnic dishes like Basque style chicken...
...Three deaths that are no laughing matter: Harvey Korman, 81, the brilliant supporting clown for Carol Burnett and Mel Brooks; Dick Martin, 86, the actor and director who, with his comedy partner Dan Rowan, co-hosted the Vietnam-era gigglefest Laugh-In; and Will Elder, 86, one of the artists who elevated Harvey Kurtzman's Mad comic book to the level of sublime satire. He later collaborated with Kurtzman on the lavish Little Annie Fannie comic strip for Playboy...