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...latest adventure they visit the disappearing underworld of the gents' public toilet, and find the gap between London's image and its reality. Not all the work is quite so intimate or quotidian, but neither is there a deliberate attempt to become the next sensation by piling on the shock value. Dexter Dalwood's Ceaucescu's Execution (earlier works include imagined views of Bill Gates' Bedroom and Kurt Cobain's Greenhouse) disturbs mainly by inference. A traditional oil on canvas, it refers to the patriotic legends of 19th century history painting. There is no glory here, though...
...missed the point that any impromptu snow depiction of genitalia in the Yard is inappropriate. We were further told that the sculpture was “art” and was their exercise of “free speech.” The statue was clearly created for its shock value and not to appeal to our artistic sensibilities. It relied on its prominent location in Tercentenary Theater to achieve this purpose. If the “artists” were so intent simply to practice their craft and exercise free speech, they could have built this sculpture...
...that the shock has worn off--and we've all had a chance to absorb the idea that our trusty old IRAS and 401(k) accounts might be gobbled up by President Bush's radical savings proposals--it's a good time to get prepared by playing "what if." But first, a quick review: Bush wants to shelve dozens of types of tax-deferred accounts, from IRAS and 401(k)s to 529s (for college), and replace them with three much simpler animals...
...Lathering up in the morning with caffeinated soap can now provide you with 200 milligrams per wash—that’s twice the caffeine in a cup of coffee. Unlike a cup of joe, which is done when you take your last sip, each bar of Shower Shock soap contains 12 servings, and you can scrub for as long as you want! And, for the caffeine addict who doesn’t have time for a lengthy morning scrub or the French who simply don’t have the interest, Jolt Gum provides 45 milligrams...
...Hampshire, where Exeter is located, was a culture shock. Hernandez had never seen snow before, and was dismayed at the absence of Spanish-language television and radio. Her best friend at Exeter was African American, and when the two would go to church every Sunday, little children would stare at them all through the service. “We were the only two people of color in the whole church. They were just intrigued,” she says good-naturedly. Still, Hernandez raves about Exeter’s academic and extracurricular opportunities, and says she felt welcomed and supported...