So I want, by a show of hands -- or maybe screams -- because you all scream -- how many kids, for you, is this your first Olympics that you will see or hear about?

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Let's Move! London Event

But should it be by a secret ballot, or a show of hands?

ECONOMIST: Indonesia

During a panel discussion of the pros and cons of a regional assembly, a show of hands amongst the 600-strong audience indicated that supporters of regional devolution outnumbered opponents by around ten to one.

ECONOMIST: Why the North-West is getting keener on a regional assembly

Democratic caucus-goers express their preference through a show of hands, a sign-in sheet or by dividing themselves into groups according to candidate.

BBC: Caucus

Other studies, including one by University of Utah researcher Michael Strayer, show that talking on the phone, hands free or not, is equally dangerous.

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He asked for a show of hands: Who wants to set a date to begin side-by-side electronic trading with open outcry?

FORBES: Last one out, shut the lights

The producers of "Hands on a Hardbody" announced on Wednesday that the show, commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse and currently running there, will move to Broadway this coming season.

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