And beyond the obvious educational and character-building implications for the kids, grownup training would offer broader benefits to society--like cheap, dedicated labor for hospitals, schools and charities.

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She received Special Ops training for the film to round out her character's skillset.

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Character references from Loughborough coach George Gandy and Turnbull's regular training partner, Irish athlete Mark Carroll was also noted in the panel's judgement.

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And back in Britain in 1943 it was her character rather than her skills or physical abilities that got her through her training in grenade throwing, silent killing and parachute jumping.

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Some temporary workers also operated scanners, character readers that converted documents into electronic format, a job requiring more technical training.

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Kremlin fixers, particularly Boris Berezovsky, a magnate now in exile in London, were quick to get their hooks into Mr Lebed, whose military training seemed to have left out much of any ability to judge character or motive.

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Quinnell, although powerful and a 'lead from the front' type of character, looks like he's limping from injury to injury and is even sitting out contact training in a bid to rest injuries - you NEED your captain involved in crucial training session's - he's got to exert his authority in these area's as well as on the pitch.

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