We pitched him on the concept over lunch and a beer and he was on board and ready to write a check before we finished eating.

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As soon as he finished eating, he would light a cigarette and snap his fingers for the bill, not bothering to check whether I had finished, too.

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Using a checklist is far more efficient than going by a resolution because there is an instant sense of accomplishment when you check off what you finished.

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Now for a reality check: All the companies I just finished citing are based in Europe .

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The Police and Crime Commissioner admitted his idea was "not the finished product" and he needed to check the legality of the proposal but he had had "a lot of very positive coverage so far".

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He finished so quickly that he had time to go and check on big rival Andy Roddick's match with fellow American and 26th seed Taylor Dent.

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