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...answer? Revise the fundamental education law to allow for greater emphasis on patriotism. Although a council he convened last month released more detailed recommendations, including increasing total class time, critics aren't impressed. Abe "doesn't address the real problems that Japan's education system faces," says the SDP's Fukushima, who notes that Japan still spends considerably less per student on public schooling than the O.E.C.D. average-forcing parents to plug the gap by sending their kids to private schools if they can afford...
...When dealing with the North, it's necessary to remain realistic. That way nobody gets disappointed, or gives up a deal that-to be sure-is not 100% satisfactory, but that can serve as a start. The more ambitious goal of total denuclearization will only be achieved over time, within the context of broader changes that would include closer U.S.-China cooperation, increased Chinese pressure on Pyongyang or a leadership change in North Korea...
...Cornell’s last three games have been decided by a total of four points. The last two of those were wins. That’s what’s known as Princeton basketball. The Tigers are still nursing their wounds, having fallen to 1-6 on the season after this past Tuesday's loss to Penn. They’ll keep it close but in the end will be beaten by their own game--the three-point shot--as the crumbling of the great Tigers tradition continues...
According to preliminary figures set to be released today, total applications to the Class of 2011 reached 22,920, surpassing the Class of 2009’s previous record of 22,796 applicants. The number of international applicants this year increased by 12 percent...
...lovers' holiday in the west turned into a quasi-feminist chocolate orgy is unclear. The the first Valentine's sale in Japan took place in 1958 and Tokyo chocolatier Mary Chocolate's event generated 150 yen total in sales (the company sold three bars of chocolate in three days). Nevertheless, the marketing opportunity would not be lost in translation. According to the Chocolate & Cocoa Association of Japan, of the $3.6 billion annual sale of chocolate in 2005 (the latest available year), $400 million, or over 10% was spent during the crucial days leading up to Valentine's. This year, Japanese...