What did I find? Violet asked anxiously. The man at the grading counter held up her stone between his thumb and forefinger. A very nice Mama Bear ruby, he proclaimed. Id say its easily twenty carats. Wow! exclaimed Benny. The gem inspector put the st

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That afternoon, the children attended the Music Appreciation workshop in the auditorium. As they slid into their seats, Victor tapped his baton for attention. The audience fell silent. In order to appreciate music, he began, one should know something

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On the way home from the zoo Henry tried to coax a smile out of Benny, but no matter what he did to cheer him, his little brother remained sad and silent. Im sure Amos will turn up, Violet assured him. He probably found a way to get out of the Monkey

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On Saturday afternoon the children walked to the zoo. Everything seemed to be going smoothly since the electricity had been restored in the kitchen. Even Edward was in a good humor. It was a cloudy day, but it didnt dampen the childrens spirits. And

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By VOA Sports Washington, DC 29 December 2007 The United States has defeated India, 2-1, and host country Australia scored a 2-1 upset over the Czech Republic at the Hopman Cup mixed team tennis competition in Perth, Australia. The American team of M

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The survey by the National Australia Bank has found trading additions for small and medium-sized companies fell sharply in the September quarter. Confidence was down for those companies involved in transport, business services and healthcare. However

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US Waivers Could Send Mixed Signals on Use of Child Soldiers STATE DEPARTMENT President Barack Obama has waived restrictions against providing military aid to six countries cited this year for using child soldiers. The countries, mostly in Africa, we

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The others gathered around to see Violets mysterious photograph, which was of the town square. In the center was the Minuteman statue. Are you sure you didnt take this? Jessie asked her sister. Violet shook her head. I didnt take any shots in town. H

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I went closer and was forced to recognize the obvious. At the mouth of a hole cut in the trunk of a dragon tree, there swarmed thousands of these ingenious insects so common to all the Canary Islands, where their output is especially prized. 我向前走

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By Jim Teeple Ramallah 10 January 2008 President Bush traveled to the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem, telling Palestinians that he believes they can sign a peace deal with Israel before he leaves office early next year. VOA's Jim Teeple r

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There has been mixed reaction to Israel's announcement of a partial freeze on settlement expansion. Jewish settlers and their allies say it is a catastrophe, while Palestinians describe it as a publicity stunt. Housing units are seen in an outpost n

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Diversity Works Well in Ethnically 'Mixed Up' Virginia Community During the current presidential campaign, anti-immigrant sentiment seems to have grown in the U.S. But for one community outside the nation's capital, home to more than 130 ethnic group

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AILSA CHANG, HOST: Scientists said today that they have made a surprising discovery about prehistoric sex. Researchers say that they have found direct evidence that different types of human-like ancestors were mating with each other. NPR's Laurel Wam

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A New South Wales man who sent out a fake press released. The cross-coal company shares to fall as walked free from court. Mr. Moylan pleaded guilty to disseminating information to the market in January, 2013. He distributed a fake statement from ANZ

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New public opinion polls show that President Barack Obama and both major U.S. political parties face a challenging political climate in the months ahead. Two recent surveys - one by ABC News and The Washington Post newspaper, the other by the Gallup

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Palestinian officials are hailing U.S. President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world as a good first step toward resolving the Middle East conflict. Israel said it hoped the U.S. president's speech will help usher in a new period of reconcilia

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A five-year study aimed at finding ways to reduce some complications of diabetes tried several approaches but failed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But the study did identify some effective ways to reduce common vision, kidney, and ne

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China's State Council recently encouraged local governments to experiment with giving primary and high school students a spring and autumn break. Students in China currently have only two breaks - usually two months in summer and one month in winter

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With the International Criminal Court considering a request to issue an arrest warrant for Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's political parties - often at odds with the government - have come to the president's defense. As Derek Kilner repor

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