"He would say he would dream and then control what he was doing when he was dreaming, " Mr Osler said.

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" Osler told investigators he had grown uncomfortable with Loughner's personality, "He would say he could dream and then control what he was doing while he was dreaming.

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Lucid dreaming refers to the ability to become aware during a dream that you are in fact, dreaming, and being able to exert some control over what happens in the dream.

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Mr Gandhi's dream reforms require him to remain in control and allow leaders to become powerful under his watch.

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Touted as untraceable, bitcoins are heaven on earth for libertarians and others who dream of a global economy outside the control of governments.

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In contrast, Windows Live Mesh and SplashTop HD ran like a dream and made it easy to access and control the computer from a Windows laptop, Macbook Pro, HTC Flyer and various Android smartphones.

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The neo-conservatives are fretting that the Bush White House (which, lo and behold, they do not control) seems less than committed to their dream of reshaping the Middle East.

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Although costs will always fluctuate over time, most chefs dream of having a location of their own where they can ultimately control both food and environment.

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