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sea·son·ing
/ ˈsēzəning/
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n.
1.
salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance the flavor.
2.
the process of adjusting the moisture content of wood to make it more suitable for use as timber.
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Pinheads & Patriots: Lindsay Lohan's Critics, Rep. Henry Brown
Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...bumper sticker. Can we give you more stuff, gratis? Is it possible? I don't think so.So check out the best deal of the season. The mat, which was kind of crammed in there, is just great. You're going to love it. It's a great gift.OK. Now...
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L.A. Philharmonic's Revolutionary New Conductor
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 10/9/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Audio RENEE MONTAGNE, host: And last night, here in Los Angeles, the new music director of the Philharmonic conducted the season's opening gala. Gustavo Dudamel is all the rage here in L.A. He's young, Latino and his talent is recognized around...
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White Mt. Puts Expedition Into X-Mas Tree Search
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 12/11/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...microphone and a saw. ELAINE GRANT: The weekend after Thanksgiving is the beginning of the White Mountain National Forest's quiet season. But this morning three families are here at the Saco River Ranger Station in Conway, New Hampshire, buying Christmas tree...
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What To Get That Special Geek
Transcript from: NPR Talk of the Nation Science Friday; 12/11/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Ira Flatow. Up next, some advice on what to get that special geek in your life. We are in the thick of the holiday shopping season. Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. It's getting a little late to get that gift in, but if you're still looking...
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Factor Follow-Up
Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 12/11/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...brain.INGRAHAM: I was actually surprised by some of the conservative comments. And I try, you know, it's the Christmas season. I try to be charitable on my radio show. But the fundamental issue is as the commander in chief of the United States military...
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Hard Times Even Harder For Migrant Laborers
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...they're not hiring. For the last five years, they've also worked in the tobacco, cotton and blueberry fields, but the season for those crops is over. So like most migrant families in Hoke County, this year Galvan and her family have had to turn to...
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Series Creator, Star Weigh In On 'Better Off Ted'
Transcript from: NPR Weekend All Things Considered; 12/6/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...characters in the ABC comedy series "Better Off Ted." The second season begins Tuesday. Victor Fresco created the series and Portia...Mr. FRESCO: Right. In the pilot episode, which aired last season, Ted is tasked by Veronica. They want to cryonically freeze...
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For December 5, 2009, CBS
Transcript from: CBS The Early Show; 12/5/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...like a smiling little face and we have lots of them around us. And there`s a good reason for that.CHRIS WRAGGE: It is the season. Everybody excited to be here at FAO Schwarz this morning. You got that right.ERICA HILL: Picking out a few toys, perhaps...
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Christmas Tip For Consumers: Stay Out Of The Red
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday; 12/6/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Liane. HANSEN: We're right in the heart of gift-buying season right now. How are consumers paying for their purchases? GEEWAX...lot of plastic because they would like an exuberant shopping season. And certainly it's true. In the short term, a lot of buying...
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Obama Urges Democrats To Pass Health Care Bill
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 12/7/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...EDITION from NPR News. Renee Montagne is away. I'm Steve Inskeep. Good morning. We're approaching that time in the holiday season when almost all business slows down and stops. That creates a little bit of urgency for the United States Senate to try to...
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SIC 2335 Women's, Juniors', and Misses' Dresses
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...typically condensed into monthly "market weeks." Retail buyers visit manufacturer showrooms to buy product for the coming season. In 1992, the women's apparel industry garnered retail sales of $64.5 billion. In 1995, domestic dress production reached...
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SIC 2361 Girls', Children's, and Infants' Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...to six; and clothing for girls covers ages seven to 14. Children's apparel manufacturers generally produce one line per season, typically creating four lines a year—winter, spring, summer, and fall. Background and Development The children...
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SIC 2369 Girls', Children's, and Infants' Outerwear, Not Elsewhere Classified
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...girls between the ages of seven and fourteen. Children's apparel manufacturers generally produce one new line of clothing per season (spring, summer, winter, and fall) or four lines per year. Establishments producing children's clothing are comprised...
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SIC 2371 Fur Goods
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...1999. Emerson, Jim. "Fur Industry; Sidebar." Direct, September 1998. Feitelberg, Rosemary. "Furriers Lament Spotty Season." Women's Wear Daily, 10 January 1995. Munk, Nina. "Animal Magnetism." Forbes, 10 March 1997. Riga, Andy. "Fur...
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SIC 2771 Greeting Cards
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...greeting cards, companies require timely shipments and a courier that is able to handle the returned unsold cards at the end of a season. Moreover, throughout the year unsold cards need to be returned and replaced speedily as part of this industry's marketing...
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