Again it was a cross that caused the problem as Young delivered into the area, Zhirkov appearing blissfully unaware of the giant Carew's presence behind him as he let the cross go, presenting the striker with the simplest of finishes.

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He had spent months trying to act like a U.S. senator, alienating himself from his own party and then the other party, and on the day of the vote he held the floor for the better part of thirty minutes, as if he were still reluctant to let the effort go.

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Despite the film, and indeed the Fleming story on which it is it is closely based, being cited as one of the best, Lazenby admits that he let fame go to his head.

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Living in Toronto, he'd never met her but said the YouTube video "struck a chord with me, " a feeling that -- as someone who'd been bullied himself -- he couldn't let go of without taking action.

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"It's unfortunate that the individual lost his life but as the police said, he was in control and he could have let those firefighters go and he's responsible for his action and the ultimate ending, " Rutledge added.

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Like Mr. Buffett, Mr. Jain is viewed a tough negotiator who is willing to let a deal go if he can't get the price he wants, as illustrated by his approach to Transatlantic.

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"I was a little unhappy as every time it got to the point of moving they wouldn't let me go, " he said.

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In a recent case where two employees were let go and rumors of an impending layoff were spreading, he took the rumor submission as an opportunity to ensure his employees that the company was in fact growing, not downsizing, and he related the incident back to accountability, explaining the responsibilities of the company and each individual in performing well.

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He believes that as many as a third of employees who are fired don't know why they were let go or are in denial about the real reasons.

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