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Harvard used to provide that. During the 18th century, sophomores instructed freshmen on the proper social conduct. “No fresman [sic] shall talk saucily to his senior or speak to him with his hat on” was a frequent admonition. One of the French instructors, Peter Curtis...

Author: By Brian J. Bolduc | Title: Death of a Harvard Man | 3/2/2009 | See Source »

Absent an economic miracle, it's possible Japan's political landscape will change dramatically in the next several months. The LDP has been Japan's ruling party for most of the past 50 years. But if deteriorating conditions force Aso to dissolve the Diet's lower house soon, an exasperated...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crunch Time | 2/19/2009 | See Source »

A café called Tory Row is slated to open at the end of the month on Brattle Street in the former home of the Greenhouse Café, which closed nearly two years ago after three decades in the Square. Tory Row will be a full service, 80-seat restaurant...

Author: By Shan Wang, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: New Café To Open In the Square | 2/17/2009 | See Source »

Aso must call a general election by September, and one could come as early as April. But as his approval ratings plummet, speculation is increasing that he will be forced to step down soon. "There's no optimistic short-term scenario for Japan," says Curtis. "The economy will get worse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan's Prime Minister Aso Faces Ugly Economic Truths | 2/16/2009 | See Source »

Curtis adds that if Aso resigns, the LDP would need to find someone to lead the party into the general election. "But who wants that job now when they know they're going to lose the next election?" Curtis says. "Either way, you have to assume the chances are very...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan's Prime Minister Aso Faces Ugly Economic Truths | 2/16/2009 | See Source »

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