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    In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.

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I believe that that domain expertise will preclude the MCAD and [product data management] vendors form getting more involved in read more

I believe that that domain expertise will preclude the MCAD and [product data management] vendors form getting more involved in this space. But we will need tight alliances with MCAD vendors.

by Larry Anderson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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How could you do that?

How could you do that?

by Anne Austin Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We bank on getting those big runs. When we get rolling like that, it takes the wind out of the read more

We bank on getting those big runs. When we get rolling like that, it takes the wind out of the other team's sails.

by David Alston Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I don't remember what was going through my mind, but what was going through my body was fear and terror. read more

I don't remember what was going through my mind, but what was going through my body was fear and terror. I had been on the road with Johnny and working gigs and playing a lot of the organ clubs.

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We have to plant new ones for the next centuries.

We have to plant new ones for the next centuries.

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Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years read more

Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years and I believe Alan's wealth of experience should be of great value to our Academy in advancing the many exciting initiatives we have for the future.

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This is really and emotional time for the town, but I grew up with Lloyd.

This is really and emotional time for the town, but I grew up with Lloyd.

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Colby had a good game, and that was big for him,

Colby had a good game, and that was big for him,

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I love you, what star do you live on?

I love you, what star do you live on?

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