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...London, Bath became a fashionable spa town in the 18th century, remaining so until its springs were eclipsed by the fad for sea bathing in the 1800s. Today, the city's fame principally rests on its exquisite Georgian architecture, which has been stylishly incorporated into the new spa alongside modern additions by architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. Highlights include an open-air rooftop pool overlooking the town center and glass steam rooms. Taking in these elegant surroundings, it's hard to believe that the project was plagued by problems since construction began in 2000 (a long-running feud between city authorities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bath Time | 7/29/2006 | See Source »

...beings, but difficult to comprehend and erratic in their interpersonal relationships… 41 percent agreed that they were ‘apt to be odd and peculiar people.’ Such unflattering, stereotypic images of scientists apparently remain prevalent, even among knowledgeable people.”The modern myth of the scientist these studies allude to is visible in popular culture, in movies from the 1964’s classic “Dr. Strangelove” to 2003’s “Hulk.” But science isn’t performed by crusty...

Author: By Brian J. Rosenberg, | Title: The Misunderstood Scientist | 7/28/2006 | See Source »

...First Nights: Five Performance Premieres”; Quantitative Reasoning 50, “Medical Detectives”; and Social Analysis 76, “Global Health Challenges.” Spring courses include Historical Study A-12, “International Conflict and Cooperation in the Modern World”; Literature and Arts A-86, “American Protest Literature from Tom Paine to Tupac”; and Literature and Arts B-20, “Designing the American City: Civic Aspirations and Urban Form.” Other courses include Quantitative Reasoning 48, “Bits...

Author: By Brittney L. Moraski, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: THE NEWS IN BRIEF: Many Popular Classes To Be Offered As Online Courses at the Extension School in 2006-2007 Academic Year | 7/28/2006 | See Source »

...London, Bath became a fashionable spa town in the 18th century, remaining so until its springs were eclipsed by the fad for sea bathing in the 1800s. Today, the city's fame principally rests on its exquisite Georgian architecture, which has been stylishly incorporated into the new spa alongside modern additions by architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. Highlights include an open-air rooftop pool overlooking the town center and glass steam rooms. Taking in these elegant surroundings, it's hard to believe that the project was plagued by problems since construction began in 2000 (a long-running feud between city authorities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bath Time | 7/27/2006 | See Source »

...prison cells - which start at around $22 a night - were refurbished by local and foreign artists. Bars on the windows and doors have been retained, as have the barbed wire and period graffiti on the property's perimeter walls. Given the modern penchant for minimalism, the revamped cells might seem almost as spartan as the oubliettes they once were, so if you would prefer something less ascetic you can opt for an apartment (sleeping seven), normal shared rooms or a dormitory bed. A requirement that guests strip their own beds upon departure smacks of a prison regime rather more than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Jail Breaks | 7/27/2006 | See Source »

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