President Eisenhower's Council of Economic Advisers chairman said that The American economy's ultimate purpose is to produce more consumer goods. More consumer goods? Our ultimate purpose? Not provide healthcare, education, or safe transportation, or

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Unit 71 Escape Valve A man and woman I know moved in together recently. It was, as such occasions are, a moment of sentiment and celebration. It was also a limited engagement. Before moving in, they had already set a fixed date when they would break

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145 maniacs in the old mansion Standing in front of the old mansion on the hill, one can only marvel at the mind of the architect who brought this artistry into being. Its execution was accomplished mostly with manual labor, given the low level of m

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By Zulima Palacio Washington, D.C. 21 June 2007 A fast-growing religious movement in the U.S. says violent media messages are responsible for most of today's troubles with young people, and its followers see God as the only solution. Producer Zulima

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By Scott Stearns White House 16 February 2007 U.S. President George Bush and Panamanian President Martin Torrijos say they will continue working toward a free trade agreement. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. President Bush

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By Tendai Maphosa London 19 July 2007 Lewis Hamilton is only 22 years old and is already making sports history as the first Black driver in Formula One racing, but in his rookie year he is also setting records that may take some time to beat. Tendai

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Barack Obama's election victory was greeted with particular enthusiasm in Kenya, where he is viewed by many as a native son. Crowds celebrated in the western village where his grandmother and other relatives live, and the president even announced a

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I really think that if we had tried this five, 10 years ago, it would not have worked Social media organizers in Washington have brought World Cup soccer mania to their neighborhood, by screening Saturday's matches on two big screens at a local publi

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After 100 Years, Girl Scouts Still Thrive in US Singing campfire songs has always been a big part of Girl Scouts. It is a key component of the outdoor activities, like camping and hiking that are central to scouting. Those are activities that Girl Sc

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The Conceited Wagner Richard Wagner was an undersized little man,with a head too big for his bodya sickly little man.His nerves were bad.And he had delusions of grandeur. He was a monster of conceit.Never for one minute did helook at the world

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By Kent Klein Washington 13 April 2008 Soaring food prices are causing big problems in many parts of the world today. One factor in the ballooning costs may be the increasing global demand for biofuels - vehicle fuels made at least partly from corn (

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By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 11 September 2007 Kenya is asking that a Chicago museum return the remains of the infamous Maneaters of Tsavo, two lions that terrorized workers who built a railroad from Uganda to the Kenyan coast in the 19th Century. Nick Wa

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Soaring food prices are causing big problems in many parts of the world today. One factor in the ballooning costs may be the increasing global demand for biofuels - vehicle fuels made at least partly from corn (maize) or other food crops. 粮价的猛涨

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Well, analysts say the staggering 19 billion dollars Facebook has paid for Whatsapps demonstrates its drive to remain innovated and fresh. The price, which will be paid in cash and stock, has stunned the Silicon Valley as Facebook moves to assert its

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Van Gogh Never Visited Japan, but He Saw It Everywhere 梵高从未去过日本,却做着一个日本梦 AMSTERDAMIn the soft, clear light of Provence, France, Vincent van Gogh saw the crisp skies of Japanese woodcut prints. The almond blossoms, gn

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