In front of audiences he's known for sheepishly patting down his pockets, looking for imaginary notes.

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Sure, there's plenty of back-patting involved, but tips like using IT Easy Installer to automate deployments and trim install times by half shouldn't be dismissed.

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Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson said he noticed how Mr. Brady kept patting the ball, patting the ball, a sort of S.O.

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But watch them, too, fondly patting their armoured Internet connection: that's where the money comes in.

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