Our parents have to instill a sense of excellence and a thirst for knowledge.

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He differed from others who were satisfied with a steady income: He also had a thirst for knowledge.

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But the other part of it is it's not just making sure your kids are doing their homework, it's also instilling a thirst for knowledge and excellence.

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Bigelow and Whitney are confident that cinema audiences have a thirst for knowledge about volatile regions like Iraq and Afghanistan that goes beyond what is reported on the news.

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By promoting technology innovation--whether through science competitions, higher education research labs or public-private partnerships that meet local needs--we can have a far-reaching and sustainable impact on the future while addressing the thirst for knowledge that fuels innovation around the globe.

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