Word: gearing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...bring extensive rain gear. Umbrella, rain coat, duck boots--the whole works. It rains here. A lot. Sometimes, an umbrella alone does very little to protect you from Boston's torrential downpours, which are usually accompanied by gusty winds. And the old brick sidewalks of Cambridge has a way of collecting rainwater and ruining shoes. If you don't like getting wet, consider transferring...
What to bring is up to you--or your kids, or a shaky consensus reached 10 minutes before you're supposed to leave. But here's how to bring it. Even if most of the family's gear is jumbled in communal suitcases, each child needs her own bag for toys, games, books and personal items. If you're flying, each family member also needs 24 hours' worth of clothing, toiletries and snacks in carry-on bags, in case the unthinkable happens. Yes, it's a lot to carry, but kids make excellent porters. Kyle McCarthy, editor of Family Travel...
...With such a strong defense, the Crimson just needed its offense to kick in gear to produce some victories and it started on Sept. 29 against then-No. 17 Boston University as freshman Mike Peller scored unassisted in overtime...
...like having a wonderful small liberalarts college within a larger University. Cornel islike a father, Bill a kind uncle, and Evelyn likemy mother, always kicking me to get in gear," Goffsays. "They are the reason I'm still here. If I doanything of worth it is a credit to my mentors.They take very seriously both their responsibilitytoward students and toward the outside community...
...After another successful season, Harvard will bid farewell to its seniors and gear up for its attempt to unseat Cornell at the top of the Ivy standings...