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...within it a mental map of the body, a well-formed sense of where every part is in relation to every other. That's why it's possible for you to extend your arm and then, with your eyes closed, bring it in to touch the tip of your nose. (Drunkenness distorts your perception of the map; thus the nose-touching sobriety test often administered by cops...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GLIMPSES OF THE MIND | 7/17/1995 | See Source »

Enter the pillared Quincy Market building and your nose will be assaulted by a million appetizing odors-fresh lobster, pot pies, egg rolls, empanadas, pizza, fudge brownies and more. The food court houses more than 20 stalls from which even the most finicky tourist can choose a tasty meal...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Boston Is Old, So You Should Play Tourist | 6/24/1995 | See Source »

...know whether my mother is looking downat me from heaven, but if she is I can guess whatshe's probably think: she's thinking that I'msticking my nose into matters that only people whohave properly studied political science at Harvardhave the right to stick their noses into...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Commencement 1995 | 6/24/1995 | See Source »

...know whether my mother is looking downat me from heaven, but if she is I can guess whatshe's probably thinking: she's thinking that I'msticking my nose into matters that only people whohave properly studied political science at Harvardhave the right to stick their noses into," Havelsaid to laughter...

Author: By Valerie J. Macmillan, | Title: Havel Addresses U.S. Responsibility | 6/24/1995 | See Source »

...evasion charges, SPIRO AGNEW finally had his graven image added to the Capitol's gallery of Vice Presidents. Richard Nixon's onetime right-hand man was pleased with the honor-and with the likeness, which he said captured what "pundits" called his "squinty little eyes and mastodonic nose." He also noted that "the honor has less to do with Spiro Agnew than the honor I held." About 300 guests turned up for the unveiling, including some who may really understand what the former Veep went through. Among the first to join in a standing ovation: Oregon Senator Bob Packwood...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Jun. 5, 1995 | 6/5/1995 | See Source »

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