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Residents took their cue from Olin College where Twitter has been simplifying student routines with succinct messages like “one of two washers available,” “one of three dryers available,” (you get the idea...

Author: By Edward-michael Dussom | Title: Yes. More Twitter. | 4/8/2009 | See Source »

...such, I cautiously applaud the deans’ decision to remain hands-off. Five stress-free, unstructured weeks of time without impending exams around the corner is an exhilarating idea and a welcome departure from the old calendar. The only unfortunate part of the move not to offer classes is that it comes merely as a result of the financial crisis and not out of genuine administrative concern for students’ mental health. The perfect five-week break should be self-determined and uncompetitive—even if the College is able one day to devote money to hashing...

Author: By James A. Mcfadden | Title: Give Me a Break | 4/7/2009 | See Source »

...does indeed, yes. It's part of the need for a stable society. My own belief is that the problem [facing] marriage is maybe only 5% a problem with gay activism, and 95% a problem with feminist activism. [Feminists] have given us divorce, millions of fatherless children and the idea that it's O.K. to be a single mom. I'm not talking about women who lose a husband for one reason or another. We're talking about the idealization of a single mom. I believe that the worst thing the liberals did in this country was the Lyndon Johnson...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Phyllis Schlafly at 84 | 4/7/2009 | See Source »

...time to go out and engage in politics. The feminist movement is not about success for women. It is about treating women as victims and about telling women that you can't succeed because society is unfair to you, and I think that's a very unfortunate idea to put in the minds of young women because I believe women can do whatever they want. Feminists don't honor successful women. You never hear them talking about Margaret Thatcher. Take Condoleezza Rice. She's a remarkable, successful woman. You don't hear the feminists talk about her or Carly Fiorina...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Phyllis Schlafly at 84 | 4/7/2009 | See Source »

...when we asked for advice on local tours, he pulled out his cell phone, dialed his friend Thomas and booked us instantly on a boat excursion for the following morning. His method was efficient if mysterious. Even as we boarded the boat the next morning, we had no idea where we were going or what we would...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Beyond Angkor Wat: Cambodia's Hidden Coast | 4/7/2009 | See Source »

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