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Before the bell was automated, a rope extended from the clapper up in the bell down into the basement of the building. Instead of climbing up to the bell, the sexton would pull with all his might on the rope and would often be carried up to the ceiling with the weight of the bell clapper...

Author: By Shifra B. Mincer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: History, Habits Clash in Bells | 1/9/2006 | See Source »

...heart of the Malaysian capital, but top local architect Sonny Chan?a specialist in tropical architecture?has managed to give it the air of a chic, beachfront getaway. Earth tones and black and white predominate, with splashes of crimson and fuchsia. Cast iron and natural-looking materials such as rope and bamboo are liberally employed in the public areas and in the 207 rooms, which come with luxe, 250-threadcount linens and espresso machines. Executive chef Adam Haywood underscores the healthy resort feel with a menu that eschews MSG and places strong emphasis on organic produce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mayan Civilization | 1/1/2006 | See Source »

...heart of the Malaysian capital, but top local architect Sonny Chan - a specialist in tropical architecture - has managed to give it the air of a chic, beachfront getaway. Earth tones and black and white predominate, with splashes of crimson and fuchsia. Cast iron and natural-looking materials such as rope and bamboo are liberally employed in the public areas and in the 207 rooms, which come with luxe, 250-threadcount linens and espresso machines. Executive chef Adam Haywood underscores the healthy resort feel with Loh and Behold Avant-garde murals and imaginative furnishings characterise a new Singapore hotel Identity Parade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mayan Civilization | 12/31/2005 | See Source »

...subtle as the title of the course. Yet the studio is pulsing with energy: Performance art, sculpture, installations, and video are being used to examine themes as diverse as the nervous system and pregnancy. Visiting Professor Tishan Hsu circulates through the chaos, talking about a specialized type of rope with one student and helping another with a misbehaving drill bit. Asked to discuss the theme of his class, Hsu jokes, “In 20 words or less?” He goes on to explain, “As part of working out the body’s position...

Author: By Natasha M. Platt, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: VES 130r: Criticality, the Body and "Other" Things | 11/17/2005 | See Source »

...Taipei, challenges included diving into the frigid Taipei harbor, swimming out 200 meters, climbing a rope, and “gladiator-combating” another contestant. Another dare involved shimmying out on a 10-meter metal pole off a 30-story building above a freeway to retrieve a flag...

Author: By Emily T. Sabo, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: IndoPak Faceoff | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

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