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Peralta, 30, works at a double-seater station and charges just under $8 a shine. Clients had warned him months ago that this year would be tough, he says, "but after that, no problem." A few weeks ago, though, Peralta noticed a change in the way his clients' feet moved. Customers began to say, "they can't talk right now, they have their mind on something else, or they just work on their BlackBerry," Peralta says. "It can be a pain for me, because when people are stressed or moody they tend to fidget and I have to grab their...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Wall Street Meltdown: Global Fallout | 9/17/2008 | See Source »

Numbers can be tough, particularly when liquor gets involved...

Author: By Clifford M. Marks, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: What Were They Drinking? | 9/17/2008 | See Source »

...Cross] seems pretty enthusiastic about the idea of coming back, which is quite remarkable after reaching the pinnacle of athletics,” Crimson coach Peter Brand said. “Her dedication to Harvard fencing is quite inspirational for everybody.“[Mills] is a very tough person, very tough-minded, very athletic, and has tremendous aspirations for going [to the Olympics] again in ’12,” Brand added. “We’re very fortunate to have her. She’s very team oriented and is someone who will...

Author: By Madeleine I. Shapiro, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Cross and Mills Put to the Test at Olympics | 9/16/2008 | See Source »

Mount said that tough times are ahead, not only for graduating seniors, but also for those recent alums who risk losing the jobs they secured in a healthier economy a few years...

Author: By Aditi Balakrishna, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Mount Assumes Helm of OCS | 9/16/2008 | See Source »

...competition,” junior Liz Powers said. “I’m excited. I think we can do really well if we work hard.”HARRY ANDERSON TROPHYThe Crimson sent a co-ed squad to the Harry Anderson Trophy, hosted by Yale. Despite tough conditions—allowing only a few races to be sailed on Saturday—Harvard came out tenth in the 20-team field.“It’s the first big regatta of the year, and it’s a pretty big event,” senior...

Author: By Kate Leist, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Shifty Conditions No Problem for Harvard | 9/15/2008 | See Source »

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