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Scritti Politti is an unfamiliar name today, but it was a different story in the 80s. After rattling around the British post-punk scene for years, Gartside and Co. decided they were tired of making music that was barely listened to or talked about outside their squalid Camden flat...

Author: By Richard S. Beck, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Scritti Politti: Post-Punk Ecstasy | 7/21/2006 | See Source »

...unfamiliar, the Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo would seem like a serenely inoffensive place. Ringed by long, broad paths and shaded by groves of cherry trees, the shrine sits in a park across the moat from Japan?s Imperial Palace, attracting a range of lovers, snoozers and strollers. During the spring, it's a favorite location for Tokyo's famous cherry blossom festival. In such a tranquil setting, visitors might be tempted to forget those the shrine was erected to honor: Japan's 2.5 million war dead, including 14 convicted Class A war criminals from World...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Koizumi's Visit: Japanese Nationalism vs. Bush's Asia Agenda | 6/28/2006 | See Source »

...scenic spot? You'll catch a slice of everyday life and a breath of fresh air along with your lunch. Many hotels will organize a packed meal for you, but assuming you have the time it's much more fun to head to a bustling food hall and browse unfamiliar delicacies for yourself. In fact, some of the more elaborate food stores, like those listed here, are attractions in their own right. Grab a shopping basket, join the throng and experience some local flavor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DIY Dining | 6/19/2006 | See Source »

...scenic spot? You'll catch a slice of everyday life and a breath of fresh air along with your lunch. Many hotels will organize a packed meal for you, but assuming you have the time it's much more fun to head to a bustling food hall and browse unfamiliar delicacies for yourself. In fact, some of the more elaborate food stores, like those listed here, are attractions in their own right. Grab a shopping basket, join the throng and experience some local flavor. Birmingham The U.K.'s second city has long held an undeserved reputation for grittiness. Initiatives like...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DIY Dining | 6/13/2006 | See Source »

...belief that The Crimson needs to have a diverse staff. As a newspaper, The Crimson ought to strive for coverage that is nuanced, accurate, and reflective of the concerns of the student body. And no matter how hard we try, such coverage is difficult when the staff is collectively unfamiliar with certain sectors of the student body...

Author: By Jannie S. Tsuei | Title: Diversity & Discomfort | 6/6/2006 | See Source »

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