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    Their [the waiters'] eyes sparkled and their pencils flew as she proceeded to eviscerate my wallet - pâté, Whitstable oysters, a sole, filet mignon, and a favorite salad of the Nizam of Hyderabad made of shredded five-pound notes. - The Rising Gorge, 1961.

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They've got more scale and can do something with it,

They've got more scale and can do something with it,

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The biggest hurdle is those that have relevant information may be afraid to come forward, ... PC makers may have read more

The biggest hurdle is those that have relevant information may be afraid to come forward, ... PC makers may have a lot of useful information, but if they rely on Microsoft, there may be some reluctance to come forward. Hopefully, this will show the government is serious and those companies will go forward.

by Kevin Arquit Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Having been a linebacker in college, I feel I have an advantage because I can easily associate with my guys. read more

Having been a linebacker in college, I feel I have an advantage because I can easily associate with my guys. I can understand what they see and experience on the playing field, and it helps me teach them how to react and what techniques to use.

by Hunter Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Our neighborhood is so drenched in pain and blood. It's the business of the church to try to offer understanding.

Our neighborhood is so drenched in pain and blood. It's the business of the church to try to offer understanding.

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[Aziz's patrol continues on past one of the two main mosques in Karmah. Over the past few days, the Iraqi read more

[Aziz's patrol continues on past one of the two main mosques in Karmah. Over the past few days, the Iraqi soldiers have told the Marines what the imams have blasted over loudspeakers—calls to rise up and attack the Americans. But, under strict orders, the Marines may not enter mosques or schools. They don't like it.] What I'd give to be able to look in there, ... You know they're hiding something.

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When ice is real hard, it shatters and you can get microscopic shards of ice. You don't want them in read more

When ice is real hard, it shatters and you can get microscopic shards of ice. You don't want them in your eyes.

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Babe was a wonderful person. He was just a big kid who loved the limelight. If 500 children were waiting read more

Babe was a wonderful person. He was just a big kid who loved the limelight. If 500 children were waiting for his autograph, he'd stand there and sign for each one.

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We closed 2001 with exceptional financial results, achieving record revenues, strong cash flow and enhanced operational profitability while lowering our read more

We closed 2001 with exceptional financial results, achieving record revenues, strong cash flow and enhanced operational profitability while lowering our debt by more than $430 million,

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. . . inspiration never arrived when you were searching for it.

. . . inspiration never arrived when you were searching for it.

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