Intriguing vignettes of these encounters are threaded through the book, whetting the appetite for more.

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The Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Chicago Bulls all made such steps this year, whetting our appetite for more in 2011-12.

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Despite the still-early phase of the research, it's definitely whetting our appetite for more -- and you can see a full video of the presentation after the break.

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Despite the still-early phase of the research, it's definitely whetting our appetite for more -- stay tuned for a video demonstrating the tech along with an interview with the team.

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Despite the still-early phase of the research, it's definitely whetting our appetite for more -- and you can see an interview with the researchers, along with a full raw video of the presentation after the break.

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So bringing Mr. Howard in now, getting him acclimated to the region, whetting his appetite for the glitz and glamor that is L.A., will help the team sell Dwight on remaining in Los Angeles for the long-term.

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This week's stories are whetting my appetite for my eventual trip to Hawaii and will either do the same for you (if have also yet to check it off your list) or it will give you new reasons to return and new paths along which to follow your bliss.

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