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2001
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set 1 v. put (a sail) up in position to catch the wind: a safe distance from shore all sails were set.
set sail hoist the sails of a boat.
set something off detonate a bomb.
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Reuniting Long-Lost Family Members
Transcript from: NPR Talk of the Nation; 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Click on TALK OF THE NATION. And we begin with Los Angeles Times columnist Sandy Banks. She wrote a piece last February that set the Dotson reunion in motion. She joins us from now the studios at that newspaper. Thanks very much for being with us today...
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Why Clusters Of Like Businesses Thrive
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...hand-carved antique Italian chess set. ADAM DAVIDSON: Only $2,000. JOFFE...have Charles Dickens pieces, samurai sets, ancient Chinese sets. DAVIDSON...of his, stabbed him in the back. He set up a shop right across the street...
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USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE:ANEESH CHOPRA
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...Government Directive to hardwireaccountability, access, and public participation into government operations,reflecting a set of recommendations my office culled directly from theAmerican people during the summer of 2009. Over the course of a month...
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USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE:ROGER W. BAKER
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...Secretary Shinsekion down, that understands the importance of technology to organizationaleffectiveness. Secretary Shinseki has set forth a vision of a 21st CenturyVA; a VA transformed by technology into a Veteran-centric service organizationthat is forward...
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USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE:BRAD DOUGLAS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...introductions and negotiating skills werenot among the skill sets embedded into the state`s central purchasing team.The State...granted the State Purchasing Division todefine the requisite skill sets and compensation of each state agency`spurchasing staff to...
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DRINKING WATER:KEN LADWIG
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...non-hazardous under the federal RCRA program isthe Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). The TCLP protocolhas set limits that define a waste as hazardous for 8 trace metals arsenic,selenium, barium, cadmium, silver, chromium, lead...
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INTERNET GAMBLING:RON PAUL
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/3/2009; 561 words
; ...risky behaviorsAmericans may or may not engage in. The Internet is a powerful tool, andany censorship of Internet activity sets a dangerous precedent. Many Americansrely on the Internet for activities as varied as watching basketball games,keeping up...
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PELOSI: PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS WORKING ON JOBS PACKAGE TO PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK AND KEEP ECONOMY GROWING
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 12/8/2009; 398 words
; ...than1 million jobs and brought our economy back from the brink of depression.But more must be done. "Today, President Obama set forth a wide range ofideas aimed at addressing our short-term challenges and laying the foundationfor long-term growth...
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FEINGOLD CALLS ON FEMA TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY, PROTECT TAXPAYER DOLLARS
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 12/9/2009; 457 words
; ...today, Feingold asked DHS SecretaryJanet Napolitano why the department did not appear to be using a government-widedatabase set up to monitor contractors who are found to waste taxpayerdollars. Despite evidence that several disaster relief contractors...
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Wartime President Honored For Peace
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...first place by the Nobel committee. They say that he has changed the tone, he has changed the dialogue among nations, he has set aside unilateralism, and he is committed to finding solutions, through diplomacy, working with the rest of the world. But...
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McCaughey, Scott
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...McCaughey first played in a band called Dynette Set. Christy McWilson, whom McCaughey would...member of the band. McCaughey left Dynette Set to form a band with his friend Chuck Carrol...YFF the band of choice with the college set. Their live shows were a rowdy and clownish...
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Nile, Willie
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...where he drew ever-growing audiences. As word spread of Nile’s songwriting talent and his crowd-pleasing live sets, record labels started to take an interest. At one point, Nile found himself courted by A&R representatives from close...
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O’Farrill, Chico
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...little objection to the plan, but the unanticipated whims of fate set the stage for O’Farrill to pursue a musical career...He became enamored with the music, so much so in fact that he set his mind to learning to play trumpet. By the time he returned...
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Peterson, Michael
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...writes as well as performs his own original songs. In an era filled with singers who mainly record the works of others, Peterson sets himself apart as a unique talent in the country music industry. Born on August 7, 1959, Peterson is a native of Tucson, Arizona...
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Sherwood, Adrian
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...not in money but I’ve got all these people, a good set of friends and I’ve got a nice house, “...Marshall, “as well as the first Roots Radies dub set “Dub to Africa” and the first installment...
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