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We are all sadden by the acts of terrorism against America. Coincidentally, under Shapes and Form Feng Shui; the two tallest (twin towers) are considered inauspicious shapes. This is because, the two towers is symbolic of an offering of " Two jossticks " e.g. during a funeral rites. In Asia, when we visit a `wake' (funeral of a loved one of our friends/relative); we pay our respects by lighting up two joss sticks - as a respect to the deceased. We would offer the joss sticks in front of the coffin and for some, bow three times. Thus, two large buidlings e.g. sticking out like two joss sticks spells inauspiciousness and represent death. Coincidentally, this has unfortunately happened. It would be difficult in China or Asia, for buildings to have twin towers; particularly that tall. A building may have one tower taller (but the second tower should be lower). For example: the United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore and the Westin Hotel, Singapore both have one tall tower and a shorter second tower. This would negate the bad symbolism of an offering of two joss sticks. Thus, it was sad that eventually, when we see the two buildings on fire, they looked like two joss sticks on fire. Warmest Regards, Cecil