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...technology and communications, party politics, literature and art, and the rise of many different religious groups.” These broad topics, far from the realm of traditional history, reflect Howe’s desire to write for the general public—to tell a story rather than speak in generalizations. “I hoped to make history as interesting for other people as I’ve always found it to be,” Howe said. Such storytelling and history reflects Howe’s days at Harvard, where he was a History and Literature concentrator...

Author: By Mark J. Chiusano, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Daniel Walker Howe | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

...most about Harvard?JSG: Potato pierogies at the dining hall.RR: Really?JSG: Well, what have most other people said?RR: The people.JSG: I don’t want to say that. That’s not true.RR: Pretend I’m President Faust. What would you like to tell me?JSG: Stop sending me e-mails. No more e-mails.RR: What if there’s an emergency?JSG: Then you can send one e-mail. Just one. Or use the emergency texting system.RR: What would you most like to change about Harvard?JSG: Shorter e-mails from Drew Faust...

Author: By Lily G Bellow and Sam Teller, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Veni, Vidi, Veritas | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

Cyberspies are also targeting regular citizens. News headlines regularly tell of hackers ransacking computer networks for Social Security numbers, banking information and other data that could be used for potential identity theft. One recent example: officials at the University of California, Berkeley, said in May that hackers stole the Social Security numbers of 97,000 students, alumni and others during a six-month breach of the school's computer system. Other computer vandals have caused physical harm. A forum run by the Epilepsy Foundation had to be shut down last year after online intruders, in perhaps the nastiest prank...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cybercrime | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

...rooms are sparkling clean and have air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, a refrigerator and cable TV, and most have private baths. The two "luxury" suites have Internet access. There are bicycles available, plus a sandy front courtyard with hammocks and lounge chairs. The friendly proprietor, Doris, will tell you everything you need to know about the island, from the best breakfast spot to the best dive shop (one of the main reasons people come to Belize's cayes is to dive the famed Blue Hole). And you can't beat the rates: rooms start at just $50 per night...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Summer Travel: Hotels for Under $100 | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

...Diplomats tell TIME that major Latin broker countries like Brazil are stepping in now to help hammer out a deal palatable to both Washington and Havana - one that would probably demand a lesser gesture of democratic commitment on Cuba's part, like the release of political prisoners. But they also suggest that the General Assembly may end up deciding to simply hold a yearlong "dialogue" on the matter, to allow the U.S. and Cuba to ease into a compromise that would be unveiled...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside the OAS's Cuba Conundrum | 6/1/2009 | See Source »

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