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...Officers were sent to Appley Court because of a report concerning a fire on the fire escape. HUPD responded along with the Cambridge Fire Department (CFD), who extinguished the fire that had caught on a small rug...

Author: By Robin M. Peguero, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: POLICE LOG | 5/2/2005 | See Source »

...their elbows, don't I?" Pitchers try to overpower Rose inside, but his solution to waning bat speed has long been just to choke up a little more. Soon he may be holding the bat by the wrong end. In the meantime he is wearing out the left-field rug with liners and pulling more than a few balls into right field. "I still have no trouble with fast balls," he says. "I still have my eyes and reflexes." He lightly notes his age and denies his infirmities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Baseball: A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

Peterson told Plimpton that Finch had kept few belongings in 1975, other than the “yak fur” rug that covered his bed. It was rarely disturbed...

Author: By Alex Mcphillips, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'BAMMA SLAMMA: The Tale of Harvard's Incredible Sid Finch | 4/13/2005 | See Source »

...Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Were it not for its history of conflict, Afghanistan might be best known for its gorgeous rugs, handwoven by nomadic tribes scattered across the country. In recent times, improved roads and increased security have made it easier for intrepid traders to bring these rich prizes of Afghan culture to less remote markets - their warm hues and intricate tribal patterns are showing up in carpet showrooms from Sydney...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Magic Carpet Ride | 1/23/2005 | See Source »

...Next, get down on your knees and scrape a 4-cm patch of carpet with your fingernails about a dozen times. A small pile of fluff indicates poor-quality wool and a limited life-span. Then briskly rub a section of the rug with the flat of your hand. The palm should come up shiny?lightly greased from the wool's natural lanolin and a good indication of how well the carpet will age. "Do this in front of the shopkeeper," says Tawab, "and he will start bringing out his best pieces...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Magic Carpet Ride | 1/23/2005 | See Source »

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