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...scorching heat of the Palestinian territories, you wouldn't think a woolly ski mask would be popular. But for Palestinian militants, the ski mask is an essential fashion accessory, just like the Kalashnikov assault rifle. The mask confers a sinister power, anonymity and a definite edge. The idea is that you don't know who is shooting at you from behind the ski mask, so you can't take revenge...
...know which was more shocking, the article on the hellholes in Darfur or the parade of the "Best of Asia" spots in the next dozen pages. Reading about Darfur was most depressing, but when I turned the page and saw snowy ski slopes, hotels and bars, the comfort and enjoyment suddenly never felt more disgusting. Did you deliberately arrange to have the "Best of Asia" section come right after the Darfur article to induce guilt? I don't know whether to condemn or congratulate you, but I'm already reconsidering my annual vacation plan. Karson Chu, Hong Kong...
...competition, the Harvard ski team traditionally finished in 10th or worse in seasons past. However, the Crimson has seen a steady mark of improvement since last season which continued into this year...
...Crimson claimed the infamous 10th spot in both the Williams College Winter Carnival and the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association Championships...
...total who died during the winter break of 1956. During the holidays, three other students—Thomas S. Gates III ’56, Myron T. Herrick ’57, and Jedediah H. McLane ’58—were killed in a fire during a ski trip in Canada, and two more—Winthrop P. Smith ’58 and John J. Woodward ’59—were found dead both due to “apparent suicides,” according to a Jan. 5, 1956 Crimson article...