thought-provoking

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Veteran writer Ron Moore went about creating a fully-realised universe, one that - surprisingly - dragged viewers in through its realism and character development as much as its thought-provoking stories.

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  • Two thought-provoking factors contributed to this seemingly good news according to the Tax Foundation: (1) the recession has reduced tax collections even faster than it has reduced income, and (2) the large temporary tax cuts for 2009 and 2010. —  About.com US Government Info
  • Your posts possess the perfect blend of thought-provoking content and practical tools for anyone working in the trenches of dispute resolution. —  Settle It Now Negotiation Blog
  • What pulled me through the rough patches was, to a large extent, this blog, or rather the funny, irreverent, insightful, thought-provoking comments and links it spurred - in other words: you guys and gals - and all the great friends I'm blessed with. —  Kristine Lowe
  • Relating to Sarah Rose's disillusionment and sadness is something that everyone can do and it makes the story that more influential and thought-provoking for anyone reading it. —  BellaOnline - The Voice of Women
  • Blogger / columnist Jeff Jarvis 'treatise on how - and why - companies should think and act like Google brings to mind several trite words from the world of literary criticism: eye-opening, thought-provoking and enlightening. —  cnewmark
 

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