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Flip kick chick
Original and Witty
Kate Brannigan: oh so hep!
Don't mess with Kate
Smart shamus in Cheshire

Kick Back (Kate Brannigan Mysteries)
Val McDermid
Manufacturer: Bywater Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1932859195

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"Kate Brannigan's . . . a whirling dervish of tough toes and fine prose."- The Washington Post

Kate Brannigan is investigating the bizarre case of the missing conservatories. Before long, she's up to her neck in crooked land deals, mortgage scams, financial chicanery-and murder. Then a favor for a friend puts Kate's own life in danger.

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Flip kick chick.......2005-07-15

Almost simultaneously, PI Kate Brannigan begins the investigation into the rip off of her best friends deposit on a house and then why the bank has mysteriously withdrawn its support from a local, and very successful, conservatory builder. As she delves further into both cases, with the aid of electronic equipment, all night survelliances and general noseying around, it becomes evident that the two cases are connected and that a major scam is going down. A brother and sister team has worked out a scheme where houses are sold and resold illegally, with even the conservatories being removed overnight and sold again. Kate is an adept at Thai kick boxing which eventually saves her life and the whole story moves along at a cracking pace. Parts of the plot got a bit too bogged down in the details of corporate crime for my taste but overall it's a good story.

Original and Witty.......2005-01-20

While usually a reader who takes her books on the serious side (no humor, thank you very much) Kate Brannigan mysteries are a rare exception.

Val, her readers' fondly call her like a friend from childhood, has a sense oh humor that wipes the "ordinary" right out of "extraordinary". It's sarcastic, without being bitingly so, and I think you'll find yourself smiling, if not outright laughing, incessantly throughout this novel.

Like the paintings the plot revolves around, this first little story is quite a masterpiece. It's not hard to follow and introduces us to the need-to-know characters for the rest of the Brannagan novels.

This book deserves a place on every reader's shelf!

Kate Brannigan: oh so hep!.......2003-01-20

This is one of those books I read on a whim, and I'm very glad that I did. The character of Kate Brannigan has become one of my favorite private eyes (Philip Marlowe is still my number one) over the few days it took me to finish the story. Kate is perky, polite with words but pleasantly cynical in thought. Her workout of choice is kickboxing, but Ms. McDermid doesn't turn it into an over-the-top [method] of destruction while encountering no-goodnicks in puruit of her cases. She has a [carefree] rock journalist boyfriend who enjoys smoking [illegal substances], and their greatest bond seems to be the perpetual quest for palatable Chinese food.

This is the first work I have read by V.L. McDermid, and I absolutely love her story telling, characters and use of dialogue from start to finish. The spark of the novel is an odd case of disappearing and/or phantom conservatories; a bland subject to start with, but blends into a fascinating tale of low profile [con] artists. Detective Brannigan is close friends with a lesbian couple, and I love how Ms. McDermid introduces them as one would introduce any loving couple, without trying to make contrived statements regarding alternative lifestyles.

The only thing that keeps me from delivering that final fifth star is the proofreading. There are enough typos and errors in this edition that it really started to make a great story look, at times, amateurish on paper. I rarely make an issue when I see a typo here and there, but the frequency of mistakes here was distracting.

Do not let that criticism stop you from picking up this book. The pace, characters and plot twists keep this story slick! I plan to read every Kate Brannigan caper in existence.

Don't mess with Kate.......2002-02-12

In Kate Brannigan's second novel she is investigating (as Kate puts it) the mystery of the missing conservatories. She is working for a contractor who is being pressure by the bank to pay off his loan because the bank suspects him to be involved in a fraud. He has made his payments on time and has not had any previous problem with the law, however when he does his own investigation he notices that the conservatories (greenhouses) he has put up have just vanished.

Kate's friend, Alexis, also has a problem. She has been conned out of 5,000 pounds from a real estate scheme and she wants Kate's help. What makes this a bit unique is that the two cases are somewhat related to each other as the story moves along. The story is full of twists and turns and a lot of action. I am sorry this was a quick read but I just love her work.

Kate is a firecracker. She is ready to go at bat for her friends and does not like to leave any stone unturned. She is resourceful and she knows how to kick butt when the time comes. If you want to get on her good side, you do not serve her substandard Chinese food. You might regret it.

McDermid knows how to tell a good story and it is great to know that her earlier novels are just as good as her most recent work. I highly recommend A PLACE OF EXECUTION if you still have not read it. It is her best book up to now bar none.

Smart shamus in Cheshire.......2001-04-07

It's too bad Val McDermid's mysteries are so difficult to find in the U.S., because she's a terrific writer, and Kate Brannigan is a terrific private eye. "Kick Back" is the first of the Brannigan series and can be addictive. Based in the county of Cheshire in England (near Manchester), the very cool Kate encounters all manner of English dirty dealing and bad Chinese food. Every time I go to London, I pick up whatever new Val McDermid paperbacks are available, with Kate the first priority.

30 Days to Get Back in Shape (Little Kick in the Butt)

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We all need a little kick in the head as well

30 Days to Get Back in Shape (Little Kick in the Butt)
Michelle Theall
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Sometimes we need a kick in the pants. This little book will motivate you to get in shape and stay active, regardless of your current fitness level. Armed with these simple instructions and inspiring anecdotes, you will find your fitness goals growing closer each day.

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We all need a little kick in the head as well.......2006-09-20

A great complement to her other book "30 Days to Better Health", this book is a great guide to getting back in shape!

I thoroughly enjoyed it and would like to add to her suggestions that mental fitness is essential to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not realize that working out your brain is just as beneficial as going to the gym. This book really highlights the importance of taking care of us and has led me to look for other ways to stimulate my brain as well. I joined a service called Agogus.com, which provides fun brain exercises and interesting articles. And, my mental clarity and sharpness continues to get better each day. The key to longevity is mental fitness, and if you ask me - we all need a little kick in the head!!!

THE HARD BOILED OMNIBUS - Early Stories from Black Mask: Sail; Taking His Time; Death in the Pasig; The Man Who Liked Dogs; Fly Paper; Inside Job; Red Goose; Red 71; Best Man; Kick Back; Clean Sweep; South Wind

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THE HARD BOILED OMNIBUS - Early Stories from Black Mask: Sail; Taking His Time; Death in the Pasig; The Man Who Liked Dogs; Fly Paper; Inside Job; Red Goose; Red 71; Best Man; Kick Back; Clean Sweep; South Wind
Joseph T. (editor) (Lester Dent; Reuben Jennings Shay; Ramon Decolta; Raymond Chandler; Dashiell Hammett; Raoul Whitfield; Norbert Davis; Paul Cain; Thomas Walsh; Ed Lybeck; Roger Torrey; Theodore Tinsley) Shaw
Manufacturer: Simon and Schuster
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Back Kick: Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 1

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Valuable set of volumes on kicking for the martial artist
Master-level technique: the back kick
The Back Kick Demonstrated Correctly
Look where you are kicking...
A valuable resource for practitioners of most any martial style

Back Kick: Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 1
Shawn Kovacich
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Wheel Kick: Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 2
Side Kick: Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 10
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ASIN: 0975949101
Release Date: 2005-05-01

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This book is the first volume in the extremely well written and fully illustrated, Achieving Kicking Excellence series of books.

Like all the other books in the series, this book goes into intricate detail over all aspects of executing the primary kick, which in this case is the Turning Back Kick, and several of its main variations.

Starting with a basic anatomical analysis of this kick, you quickly progress to the basic principles associated with the Back Kick, and then you dive right into learning the proper execution of the primary kick, Turning Back Kick.

Once you have finished with this section, you are taken to the variations chapter which builds upon the primary kick, Turning Back Kick, by teaching you 11 of its main variations. From here you are taken to the "Training and Practice Methods" chapter for a look at some very simple, yet effective methods for adding speed and power to your kicks.

The next chapter takes a "question and answer" approach to some of the most common problems people have executing these kicks and the solutions to correct them.

After the "Troubleshooting" chapter, the next chapter in this book deals with a brief application section for each of the kicks previously detailed in this book. Please be advised that a second ten volume series of books is currently being written which deals strictly with the combat and tournament applications of each kick.

The book finishes up by giving you a sneak preview of the next volume in the series, which in this case is the Wheel Kick.

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Valuable set of volumes on kicking for the martial artist.......2007-06-17

If you are a novice martial artist, a kick-box exercise video nut, or someone who wants to advance their knowledge of martial art kicks, this book looks as if it would be very helpful.

The series of books is organized by type of kick: back, wheel, axe, crescent, reverse crescent, front, hook, hatchet, roundhouse, side kick. Ten books in all.

The volumes are absolutely loaded with pictures of not only kick technique but also of helpful strength-with-weight exercises, especially gym exercises with machines like the hack squat and leg press sled and of course the all-important lunge. So you get not only a discussion of how-to, but of what exercises can improve overall performance by gaining muscle strength. There are pictures with overlays of angles and axes, giving you an idea of proper form, though there is no substitute for a sensei giving you real-time feedback, of course. So these books are a good adjunct to martial arts class in the dojo; something to read and then take to practice and work on with real-time help.

There is a section on sparring--right and wrong. There is a suggested reading list in the back. A very complete series.

The only thing these volumes suffer from is slightly dark and low contrast black and white photograph reproduction due to pictures being on paper stock and not glazed plate stock, in order to keep costs reasonable for publishing. And the cover photo is wonderful but the graphic design (showing the title being shattered by the someone doing the title kick) was a GREAT concept but you can't read the title on the front cover (because it's being kicked to bits!) This is annoying; you have to read the spine to see which kick the book is about. If this bugs you, it's easily fixed: get some stickers or a Sharpie and mark the front cover with something like SIDE KICK VOL 10 or whatever works for you.

Author Kovacich is a black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do (which of course is one of the martial arts for which the kick is the premier technique.)

Master-level technique: the back kick.......2007-05-08

This is Volume One of ten books devoted to mastering kicks. Shawn Kovacich devotes this book to the back kick: simple, deceptive, but effective. This review examines Shawn's book from a practical stand point--how well does this book enable me to learn the back kick?
I'm 50, 6'3" tall and 220 pounds, but I'm not an athlete--just healthy. I cannot perform the back kick higher than my own waist right now--I'll need to improve my flexibility. It isn't too much of a handicap for self defense--or active military service--but for those of you involved in karate matches, you need the high kicks for the match-winning points. The back kick is deceptive because most people are no threat when approached from behind. Employing the back kick can get you inside your enemy's OODA loop (John Boyd's Observe, Orient, Decide, Act cycle) and deliver the fight-winning initiative. Of course, if I fall to the ground or can hold onto something, my kick gains stability, height, and power--at the cost of being fixed in position for an instant. I'll need to work on my back kick more. Shawn's book has persuaded me that the back kick is worth mastering.
I have training prejudices: I like to employ mirrors, a video camera or two, a minimum of one sparring partner, and at least one referee when I train. Multiple sparring partners are to keep me from getting stuck kicking at the same height each time, and because in the real world, my problems usually come in bunches. Often, I must train alone or not train at all, so I have to limit my training intensity for safety. A second set of eyes can help spot flaws--and prevent injuries. It is very hard to dial 911 when one's back is thrown out. These kicking techniques can injure the practitioner if done incorrectly. I like both mirrors and video because when I initially practice, I can watch myself in the mirror. For realistic practice, I need to concentrate on technique and the target instead of watching my own reflection--instant video playback aids me in spotting what happened. I can even figure out if my kick was in the right place or not! Shawn wrote about the "crawl, walk, and run" phases of training and the basic and advanced kicking techniques are covered in detail. Exact detail. Train at your own risk. I perform a risk reduction prior to training--assess the risk level and employ risk reduction techniques to make training safe. Remember that training is synthetic reality, intended to be less expensive than gaining real-world experience.
I think that "Achieving Kicking Excellence: Back kick" is well organized. There are ten chapters. The introduction defines the kick and advises how to use the book. Chapter One is kick anatomy: bones and muscles. Chapter Two recommends warm up and stretching exercises. Chapter Three is Basic Principles: striking surface, target areas, and 11 other key points. Clear graphics left me with little doubt about what part of the foot to apply and where to hit my opponent. Chapter Four covered the primary kick technique. Again, the graphics are very clear. They include "dance step diagrams" showing where the feet go--footwork is critical to effective kicking. The photos have numbered labels stressing correct positioning of each part of the body. Chapter Five is variations of the primary technique. Chapter Six covers training and practice techniques to achieve skill, strength, speed, and power. Chapter Seven is a trouble-shooting guide. Chapter Eight is applications: how to use this in competition or combat. Chapter Nine is Shawn's awards and accomplishments. Chapter Ten previews the next volume in the series. There are a table of contents, a recommended reading list, and an index.
This is an excellent study guide. I can train some now, on my own, and when I find training partners (sparring partners and a referee) I might even get proficient!

The Back Kick Demonstrated Correctly.......2007-05-02

Shawn Kovacich's book "Back Kick" is the first book in 20 in his achieving kicking excellence series. The book is at once a primer and an advance technical manual. It functions as a primer because he covers the basics in the back kick. It has the standard photos showing the reader how to complete the kick. The kick is shown from a variety of positions, such as stepping back kick and spinning back kick (which is shown properly, often people will label the technique a spinning back kick, but end up showing a spinning side - Shawn stays true and demonstrates a proper spinning back kick).

The book, however, functions as an advance book, because it dedicates 200 pages to the back kick. This is more than a standard pictorial book. Many pages are devoted to anatomy and physiology with photos of the muscle groups and skeletal frame. One thing I really enjoyed is his "bad habit" comment reminding people not to drop the leg after executing the kick, but to recoil it. I have sat on many belt tests boards in other's dojos and have to watch this mistake again and again.

There are chapters on weight training to maximize power and executing the kick in a fight. The content of the book is superb; however, the high rating is due largely to outstanding content. There are some nagging problems with photo quality, but I cannot say it in any way it compels me lowing the rating since it in no way distorts the content.

Look where you are kicking..........2007-04-23

I was asked to review Mr. Kovacich's ten volume set of books pertaining to the development of proficiency in the complex motor skills of kicking within the context of the martial arts arena.

Just to clarify, this reviewer's expertise is in personal protection and safety--not karate or tae kwon do. I do, on a weekly basis, assist in teaching various methodologies of body dynamics, personal protection and safety principles within a traditional Dojo so I am exposed to kicking practices regularly. Boxing, wrestling, bujutsu, and Southeast Asian combatives systems are this reviewer's areas of familiarization in the so called "martial arts' arena.

With this in mind, each volume (as this one does) focuses upon a single, specific kick, elaborating on the different physical variables a practitioner must understand, implement and perfect in order to thoroughly master the particular kick offered.

In this volume, the back kick (or ushiro-geri in Romanized Japanese) is featured in an instructionally enriched manner. The book is well written and highly specialized toward explaining the essentials needed for mastering this technique; the photos are explicit to the kicking paradigm, as well. If any thing, the book is so detailed, the reader, at first, may become lost and bogged down. But if the manual is assimilated in small doses, and used as a constant reference point upon which to return to review or when the practitioner becomes "stuck" on a certain aspect of the kicking's movement, the book will serve as a private instructor of sorts.

If your goal is to learn how to perform "karate" type kicking, specifically, the back kick, then this book will serve you very well.

My only personal objection that exists in this book (and in the other nine)is with a stated generalization I have seen promoted in many "martial arts" technical instructional manuals. This generalization is not a reflection on the author's expertise or any lacking thereof, as it is more about marketing (kind of like "all fights go to the ground" stuff).

The generalization to which I am referring is made in all ten books, stating that kicking skills, or the lack of kicking skills, can be the deciding factor in an unarmed self-defense encounter.

Many manuals I have reviewed over the years stipulate similar claims of how some specific "fighting" technique will make or break an individual's ability to survive a violent encounter. This is a gross exaggeration of "victory" and "defeat" in a real-world violent encounter.

I promise, there are far many more important variables that have nothing to do with kicking techniques or any striking techniques, that must be addressed. These attributes, some of which involve distinctly conditioned motor skills, will definitely make or break an individual's opportunity for coming out alive and in one piece, once horrific violence ensues.

Note: Kinesiologically and physiologically, kicking is a very complicated motor skill that will not serve a human being well under the dire duress of horrific violence outside of a controlled sporting environment. This is based upon experiential learning and what has been documented over the years of successful physical responses during violent encounters (including battlefield combat, but not including UFC, cage matches and MMA events--there is a big difference). Always question the source of information from which statements are made. Knowing the direct origins of the data that is used upon which conclusions are drawn, will assist one in making his or her statement valid, reliable, and credible.

Learning how to kick well, with power, under a controlled, sporting environment (cage matches to kumite), where kicks are part of the event's required repertoire, however, will serve the participant well, possibly leading the practitioner to the victor's platform. If this is the reader's specific goal, then this book (and its nine other companions) will serve the practitioner mightily. I would recommend the book(s) for those who wish to improve on his or her kicking abilities within this sporting arena.

A valuable resource for practitioners of most any martial style.......2007-04-01

This series is a fantastic reference for anyone interested in the finer points of kicking, particularly for those of us whose exposure to this aspect of the martial arts has been somewhat limited. I have been doing this stuff since 1970, for example, yet have focused exclusively on styles that have very little emphasis on kicking applications (e.g., Goju Ryu karate, Kodokan judo, and Matayoshi kobudo). Goju Ryu, for instance, utilizes roughly 70% hand techniques. Don't get me wrong, I have a pretty mean mae geri (front kick) that can rock your world, but there are many other leg techniques utilized by other arts that I am simply not at all expert with--hatchet kicks, axe kicks, and crescent kicks, to name a few.

This is why I was so excited to find Shawn Kovacich's comprehensive "Achieving Kicking Excellence" series. If you are familiar with Kris Wilder's outstanding tome, The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power, these books take a similarly in-depth yet approachable style. Each volume explores one type of kick in great detail, outlining some 50 or 60 technical points (depending on the type of kick), in an easy to understand and utilize manner. At first blush you might think that it would be tough to devote an entire volume to just one type of kick, yet each offering in this exceptional series runs more than 200 pages and is packed with meaningful information.

No dojo darling, Kovacich really knows what he is talking about. A fourth-degree black belt in both karate and taekwondo, he has competed in full contact sparring tournaments (including the prestigious Sabaki Challenge) and is the world-record holder for both endurance- and high-kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Kovacich has been teaching martial arts since 1985 and this knowledge, skill, and ability really shine through in his writing.

The text is clear and comprehensive, yet written in everyday language that just about anyone can easily grasp. No matter how good the writing, however, this sort of topic needs wide-ranging illustrations to ensure thorough comprehension. Fortunately there are tons of them. Regrettably though, the pictures are quite dark and/or grainy in most places (my only real complaint about the series). Despite the fuzziness of the photo printing, however, the pictures themselves are first rate as are the corresponding illustrations. Most of the pictures not only have captions but also reference numbers that align with the text to assure further clarity. There are separate illustrations that show the appropriate foot position and base of support for each movement too. This layout method is really slick; I like it a lot. There is a pretty good index in the back that supplements the table of contents too, so you can easily refer back to anything you will want to re-read later on (and you'll almost certainly want to refer back to much of this information later on).

While the front and back matter are virtually identical amongst the various volumes (such that each one can stand alone without the rest of the series), the core content is unique for each type of kick. This front and back matter (e.g., warm up and stretching) is a bit cursory too, though that is perfectly understandable given the primary focus of the books; truly nothing to be overly concerned with in my opinion. Each volume in the series is laid-out in an identical manner and includes the following topics:

-- Basic anatomy of the kick
-- Warm up and stretching
-- Principles of the kicking movement (e.g., stability, balance, sequence of movements, speed, accuracy, targeting, visualization, etc.)
-- Performing the primary kick (e.g., fighting position, knee raise, coil, impact, follow-through, recoil, knee drop, return to fighting position).
-- Performing variations from the primary kick (e.g., step, switch, jump, spin, cross-over, etc.)
-- Training and practice methods (e.g., skill, strength, speed, and power training)
-- Trouble shooting the kick
-- Kicking applications against an opponent
-- Author's awards and accomplishments
-- Recommended reading

No matter how well written, you cannot learn martial arts solely from a book, of course, but this series is a fantastic supplement for hands-on instruction. It covers important nuances that are rarely described adequately by most sensei (or sifu, etc.). I have found that, in general, books can reach a level of clarity and comprehensiveness that is simply not achievable with DVDs as well. This series is no exception to that rule. Despite a bit of redundancy amongst the various volumes, the technical merits and detailed analysis of the kicks make these books a stellar resource for any serious martial artist. I'm proud to include all ten volumes in my library.

Highly recommended!

Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, Martial Arts Instruction, The Way to Black Belt, and The Way of Kata

When Life Kicks - Kick Back: Survival Lesson for Personal Crisis & Life's Challenges

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A book of Many Emotions
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Excellent story by a great lady!
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When Life Kicks - Kick Back: Survival Lesson for Personal Crisis & Life's Challenges
Tamara Hall
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A book of Many Emotions.......1999-12-15

Tammy can bring forth a range of emotions from each one of us. I have given her book as a gift to our 12 year old goddaughter, a college student, a young mother needing advice and a 50 year old going through a divorce. They all loved it!

Very inspirational!.......1999-11-21

Tammy is such a strong lady. In the face of adversity she always comes out on top-with a smile and genuine concern for how everyone else will feel. Her book reflects that attitude.

Excellent story by a great lady!.......1999-11-19

Tammy is one of the most intelligent women I know. She tells her story of growing up and lessons learned along the way with humor. What a story it is!

This book is very inspirational!.......1999-11-18

To know Tammy is to love her! Her book is beyond excellent..in reading the book a person will feel ever emotion humanly possible. You will also realize that a person can make the best out of a bad situation with the right attitude, despite what their childhood may have been like.

This is a must read for anyone dealing disfunciton........1999-10-13

I have used this book as a reference tool when I get discouraged. I pick it up every once in a while and read a certain chapter and realize that my problems are not all that bad. Thank you Tamara for sharing your life with us. It is now easier for me to put my life into perspective and deal with my problems day to day.

Star Running Backs of the NFL (The Punt, Pass, and Kick Library)

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Just for kicks, Martinez back on his game.(Sports) : An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Just for kicks, Martinez back on his game.(Sports) : An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Release Date: 2005-09-08

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Big pat on the back: (and a small Kick in the butt).(Editorial): An article from: Arkansas Business

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Big pat on the back: (and a small Kick in the butt).(Editorial): An article from: Arkansas Business
Gale Reference Team
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Three Ninja's Kick Back
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'Kick Me'? Bush needs to fight back.: An article from: The Weekly Standard

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'Kick Me'? Bush needs to fight back.: An article from: The Weekly Standard
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