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kick
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kick - [IRC] To cause somebody to be removed from a IRC channel, an option only available to CHOPs. This is an extreme measure, often used to combat extreme flamage or flooding, but sometimes used at the chop's whim. Compare gun.
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It is my hope that Director Negroponte, as our first director of national intelligence, will be able to provide the leadership and, if necessary, a kick in the pants to get our collection agencies to finally perfect the concept of information access.
Intelligence reform by Roberts, Pat / The National Interest
One need only look across the pond at the way the Australian Rupert Murdoch has revolutionized both professional soccer and rugby to realize that some problems can never be solved by the locals; moribund industries sometimes need a kick in the pants from a foreign foot.
Ordering Chinese takeout: can far east management turn failing U.S. ... by Queenan, Joe / Chief Executive (U.S.)
In addition to tests, the law requires states to designate which schools aren't performing well now, and incrementally give them a kick in the pants.
Pro choice: how Democrats can make vouchers their secret weapon by Gorman, Siobhan / Washington Monthly
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