Most people fall in love with programming because of the ease with which you can jump from an idea to a tangible, working reification.

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He was great because he spoke out when he disagreed with an idea, whether it was from a Republican or a Democrat or a corporate CEO.

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He said he hopes Democrats will go along with the idea because Specter is independent and has an understanding of the issues.

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This economy has always thrived because of the private sector and entrepreneurship and people having an idea and running with it.

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Now comes the latest idea: that everyone can be an artist, because everyone can take a photograph with a smart phone.

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And here's an idea: Because dry Portuguese reds are increasingly available and very affordable, have one with dinner sometime soon and then have a glass of Port afterward.

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