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...That may sound obsessive, but sorting trash, Japanese-style, has become a rite of passage for responsible Tokyo citizenry. Gaggles of housewives think that being environmentally conscious is a trendy way to care for their families. Once Japanese people embrace an idea, they do so wholeheartedly. Environmental consciousness is no exception. Over the past 34 years, Japan has renewed a 25-yen ($0.25) per liter gasoline tax - anathema in the U.S. - four times. A decade after hosting the conference that led to the Kyoto Protocol, Japan will host the G-8 Summit on Hokkaido this year, which will focus...
...Berlusconi has swept back to his third term as Prime Minister with an impressive victory over former Rome Mayor Walter Veltroni, Italians are more concerned about what he might not do. Italy faces difficult public-policy challenges, from a stagnant economy to organized crime. High-profile emergencies, like mounting trash on the streets of Naples and the uncertain future of national carrier Alitalia, are proof that the nation needs action...
...typical deal-making Italian politico; more a parody than a model of statesmanship. If he wants to make a lasting impact, Berlusconi would do well to harness his flamboyant, image-driven instincts for the benefit of the country. He has proposed leading weekly government meetings from Naples until the trash emergency is resolved. A billionaire cleaning up garbage? That would be a fresh start for a third Berlusconi term...
...always been his predominant inspiration, Louboutin, a landscape and garden fanatic, often looks to nature for ideas. Starting out, he tried covering his shoes in fish scales. Another, more successful idea was embedding hydrangea petals in a clear silicone heel. He even tapped into the recycling trend with his "trash" shoes, which incorporated old métro tickets and café receipts in the heels. "He looks at everything," says his close friend Diane von Furstenberg. "His shoes are like sculptures, objects, jewels." But Louboutin knows that women's most desired treasures are the ones they can wear...
...yell, and everyone contributes creative ideas,†Lauren E. Bray ’08 says. What is this dynamic mixture of noise, yelling, and creativity? None other than The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers (THUD), a percussion ensemble that performs on both standard percussion instruments and household items like trash cans and cups. Bray, who has been a member since her sophomore year, will be performing with THUD in Lowell Lecture Hall today. Bray says that her top priority is the audience. “With everything we do, we just think: Is that entertaining? Is that funny? Would...