Jenkins also has taken over telco hotels in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, where more than 100 long-haul carriers connect with local fiber lines in so-called meet-me rooms similar to old-fashioned telephone switchboards.

FORBES: Switch Hitter

In Lebanon, it was possible for me to meet face-to-face with the capturers of Western hostages, and I was the only person from the West to be able to do that.

FORBES: Magazine Article

The invitation to participate in NPR's early-evening meet-and-greet at this year's SXSW music festival came too late for me to find a reasonably priced non-stop flight into Austin.

NPR: Layover Loot: A Stop In Dallas For Local Gems

Mr. WIGGINS: Well, what I was saying is - excuse me - the amount of discipline, the camaraderie, the ability to meet, greet, and be able to work with other people, to realize that, you know, the world wasn't centered around me but I was an important part of it.

NPR: The Lessons of War, Shared Across Generations

"If members of our military can meet the qualifications for a job -- and let me be clear, I'm not talking about reducing the qualifications for the job -- if they can meet the qualifications for the job, then they should have the right to serve, regardless of creed or color or gender or sexual orientation, " he said.

CNN: How America's top general came to endorse women in combat

"I have a box, when can you come pick it up, where do you want me to meet you, " other chitchat -- that's a lot of talk for a call that lasts one minute or less.

CNN: Transcript: White House Deputy Counsel Mills' statement

Last week I received e-mails from two different people, each of whom wanted to meet with me.

FORBES: Just Schedule It Already!

As of this moment -- minus anything that these guys tell me has happened since I've been up here -- have they failed to meet their obligations?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

And having a chance to meet with all of you I think has given me great hope for the future of U.S.-China relations.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds Town Hall with Chinese Youth