It was intended to start a conversation and spark an action.

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And your two glasses of wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries will surely set the stage for a little less conversation and a little more action.

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Each conversation ended with an agreed-upon action plan with owners and timelines.

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Minneapolis is a city that has taken important steps to reduce gun violence and foster a conversation in the community about what further action is needed.

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Movements like Occupy Wall Street and Bank Transfer Day are starting the conversation, but it needs to be continued with action from individual people, not just online interactions.

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It seeks to open a national conversation about the ability of all Americans to participate in positive action.

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One conversation at a time, delivered with integrity, backed up with action is worth a thousand screams of me, me, me.

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The Mets and Team USA were engaged in conversation until about 20 minutes before the game regarding the appropriate course of action.

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There is almost no action to speak of, beyond the occasional mini-game, but a lot of conversation.

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