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...interiors already do that by themselves, especially the upper galleries with their trapezoidal spaces and the diagonal slot windows that are something of a Libeskind trademark. However intriguing the avalanching façades of the ROM may be, it's the interiors - tumbling galleries that bring your expectations forcefully into a new alignment - that are the most fascinating thing he has done here...
...several days, the weary filmmakers did little more than knock about base camp. Finally, on May 23, they made their trip to the summit and finished their filming. On the way, they passed the frozen bodies of Fischer and Hall. While Fischer was still exposed to the elements, the upper half of Hall's body had drifted over. Breashears and Viesturs paused to spend some time with each of them, sitting beside them for a respectful half-hour in the punishing summit air. They wanted to do more...
...culture of appearances. Despite the fact that a central tenet of those who are supposedly stamping out racism is that we should be judged by words and ideas, not by race or cultural background, they themselves are the worst perpetuators of that culture. Since I’m the upper middle class white daughter of Harvard graduates who has endured relatively little hardship, my viewpoint is moot on many topics. If someone of my background questions an assertion that something is racist, she is deemed racist herself. We must strive for fair treatment of minority interests on campus...
...Duty and Honor Kudos to Michael Elliott for his article on Iran's capture of the British sailors [April 23]. The damage to old British values of honor and duty is spreading far beyond Britain's borders. While Italy has not been renowned for those gentlemanly qualities, our upper classes have somewhat absorbed them during the past three centuries, and the structure of our society has been positively influenced. Now what will happen if that culture disappears? Frely Sacchi, Trezzano Sul Naviglio, Italy
...case the below-sea level altitude induces a nose-bleed, bathroom sinks are nearby. Fifth Floor Reading Room. If you’re not ready to hit up the dance club that is the third floor main reading room with all of its motion and commotion, check out the upper-level reading room, the “quiet zone.” When you’re ready to re-gain your sanity, however, abandon the mountain-folk of Lamont’s highest floor (and the lone, miniature pine-tree that adorns the middle of the room) to return...