October 4th, 1957Dawn of the Space Age, as the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit. 1993,A bloody battle in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Two U.S. Blackhawk helicopters are shot down, while gun battles rage between

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The Lost Civilization of Yonaguni 失落的古文明 by Kevin Lustig Humans have been building for a long time. Structures _(1)_ 6,000 years old have been discovered that were built by ancient Egyptians, Indians, Chinese, and Mesopotamians. However,

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AS IT IS 2014-10-28 Holding a Paintbrush Instead of a Gun The United States-led coalition is beginning to provide weapons and ammunition to fighters defending the city of Kobani, in northern Syria. The city is hoping for help from Kurdish militias in

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I Think I Can If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you want to win but think you can't; It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost; For out of the world we find Success begins with a

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An appeal to arms and the God of Hosts, is all that is left us. 对战争和战神的呼吁,是我们所能做的一切。 They tell us that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. 他们告诉我们说,我们是弱小的。无

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Shiloh: So Adria I hear you're a Democrat, is that right? Adria: Yeah, I'm a registered Democrat, what about yourself? Shiloh: I'm actually a registered Republican, so we're opposites like that. I've got a question for you. I'm from New Mexico which

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AA: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on Wordmaster: palindromes aplenty! RS: A palindrome is something that reads the same backwards or forwards. Palindromes make us think of Janus, the Roman god with one face looking forward, anot

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by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I

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by Adam Freedman Todays topic: The rights--and wrongs--of bearing arms. In todays article Ill tackle the question: Who can own a gun? Who Can Own a Gun? First, lets look at the constitutional status of gun laws. The Second Amendment to the Constituti

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The countdown to the 82nd Academy Awards, Hollywood's glitziest event, has begun. This year, 10 films, instead of the usual five, are competing for Best Picture. Two of them -- The Hurt Locker and Avatar -- appear to be favorites and are in fierce co

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Ross Dunn Six Israeli soldiers and six Palestinians have been killed in a day of fierce fighting in Gaza City. Israeli troop reinforcements have been sent to the area to restore security and retrieve

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今天我们要学的词是memorable。 Memorable, 意思是令人难忘的。上星期天晚上是美国第52届格莱美颁奖典礼。The most memorable moment was the onstage appearance of Michael Jackson's kids to accept their father's lifetime

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1. The polar vortex continues to drive temperatures down as much as the eastern United States battles wind chills below zero. Freezing temperatures set record lows with some areas colder than much of Antarctic. Fortunately, temperatures are expected

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Analysts foresee tough year ahead on both fronts Sean Maroney | Islamabad 16 December 2009 At the start of 2009, Pakistan's government pursued a peace plan with Taliban militants in and around the Swat Valley, once a holiday destination. U.S. Preside

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他特别热衷于巡回演出,曾先后在美国、加拿大、日本等地巡回演出。 Richard Marx深知在全球性的演出中,会大大促进乐迷与自己的直接交流,他深信,这种影响将是深远的。 在中国,Richard

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October 4th, 1957Dawn of the Space Age, as the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit. 1993A bloody battle in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Two US Blackhawk helicopters are shot down, while gun battles rage between Am

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The water of the Nile at the source, it's wonderful, very memorable, actually. They are very special. I'll remember this moment long after the water has dried. Now you can kiss. You are blessing. Thank you very much. There is something very authentic

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday that his signature healthcare law is not perfect and needs a tweak, but it does not mean refight the battles of the last two years.I believe that anything can be improved. As we

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She came in late She hadn't done that in years She came in wasted Said it was just a couple of beers She said nothing when I asked her Where she'd been and what she'd done And she was smilin' yeah She was smilin' that's the smokin' gun She had her ha

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October 4th, 1957Dawn of the Space Age, as the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit. 1993,A bloody battle in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Two U.S. Blackhawk helicopters are shot down, while gun battles rage between

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