In the male camp, tenor Brandon Jovanovich had a broad, solid sound as Carlos and baritone Scott Hendricks was an unusually aggressive Rodrigue, overacting and occasionally oversinging, but passionate.

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Now you could be forgiven for finding PSA targets a bit boring (they tend to sound rather bland and broad), but they are the clearest guide to the direction of government policy.

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In approaching this research project we developed our own methodology which we believed was sound and for which we found broad support in our discussions with consultants and managers.

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"The department believes that successful predator control can only be achieved when we have demonstrated that it is based on sound science, is cost-effective and has broad public acceptance, " Rue said.

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And she encouraged students from all backgrounds to respectfully exchange ideas and seek common ground -- because she believes, as I do, that exposure to a broad array of perspectives is the foundation not just for a sound legal education, but of a successful life in the law.

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Her company, Broad Union, signed joint ventures and supplied the ministry with train wheels, sound barriers, and more.

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Predicting traffic volume might sound like a narrow specialty, but in fact it is a broad, interdisciplinary field that relies on urban planning, economics, and many other disciplines.

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From the robust and lively percussion segments and the echoing vocals in "I Saw A Bird, " to the more somber sound of "I Will Run For Our Love, " their debut LP showcases a broad range of tempos and moods.

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