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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Stockings that cover the entire area from the shoe to the bottom of the pants, and that meet the pants below the knee. Players are permitted to wear as many layers of stockings and tape on the lower leg as they prefer, provided the exterior is a one-piece stocking that includes solid white from the top of the shoe to no higher than the mid-point of the lower leg, and approved team color or colors (non-white) from that point to the top of the stocking. Uniform stockings may not be altered (e.g., over-stretched...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Review of the Play Shows Illegal Socks | 1/10/1994 | See Source »

Meanwhile, panhandlers who prefer real money can simply increase begging in neighborhoods without vouchers. Steward, however, is standing pat. He has no intention of leaving his coveted spot atop a steam grate and appreciates the $5 worth of vouchers he has received so far. "But to tell you the truth," he adds sheepishly, "I'd rather have the cash...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Brother, Can You Spare a Voucher? | 1/10/1994 | See Source »

Peninsula's men prefer housewives instead...

Author: By G.k. Wenceslas, | Title: Intimations of Crimson Munificence | 12/20/1993 | See Source »

...that's a mouthful. We actually prefer some more creative combinations. How about the Brigham Hospital for Women Generals? The Brigadier General Hospital...

Author: By Joanna M. Weiss, | Title: CUE Blues | 12/18/1993 | See Source »

...just a scare tactic," said Jonathan Keyston '95, who has received several tickets. "I would much prefer a policy that's more consistent, rather than all this bluffing...

Author: By Nicholas Corman, | Title: Parking Violations: Many Bills Unpaid | 12/15/1993 | See Source »

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