I feel that this award was not made to me as a man, but to my work -- a life's work in the agony and sweat of the human spirit, not for glory and least of all for profit, but to create out of the materials of the human spirit something which did not

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Audrey Hepburn was an award-winning actress. The American Film Institute considered her to be the third greatest actress of all time. She also became a fashion and cultural icon, and continues to be so today. She was also a magnificent humanitarian.

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A: I was anxious to find out what the sellers had to say about my counter-offer. B: I was able to contact them so, if youll step into my office, well talk. A: Did they go with the proposed counter-offer? B: They want you to pick up the cost of the ho

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A: What a wonderful dinner you've prepared, Ashley! B: Thanks, Joe. Would you like some wine, mango juice, or water to go with your dinner? A: I think that a glass of wine would be perfect. B: Here is your beverage. If you pass me your plate, I can d

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A: Joe, how are you doing today? B: Pretty good. Mary, I was wondering if you would like to come to a party on Friday night? A: I am free that night, and a party sounds good. B: Fine. It will be at my house. Do you know how to get there? A: I kind of

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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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Benjamin: Hello, police office? Policeman: Yes, May I help you? Benjamin: Yes, I'd like to report a case. Somebody broke into my house. Policeman: When did that happen? Benjamin: It happened in the morning. I just came home from work and found the lo

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PepsiCo is one of the worlds largest producers of soft drinks. Its most famous brand is Pepsi but its products also include Mountain Dew, Aquafina, 7up, Gatorade and Tropicana, among many other household names. Pepsi was first made in the 1890s by a

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS -August 27, 2002: U.S. Nursing Shortage / Depression and Alzheimer's Linked? / New Findings About Malaria VOICE ONE: This is Phoebe Zimmerman. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember wi

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What child is this, who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping? whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing haste, haste to bring him laud the babe, the so

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September is usually the worst month for hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. At least ten named storms have formed there this year. The hurricane season continues until the end of November. The total number of major storms this year has been above aver

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This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. We have a question from Malaysia -- really, two questions. How is ginseng grown and harvested in the United States? And is it used as a traditional medicine by Americans or just Asian-Americans? So

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. C.O.P.D., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocks airflow through the lungs. It makes breathing difficult. The leading cause is cigarette smoking. Experts at the National Institutes of Health in t

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This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Rice hulls, or husks, are the protective coverings on grains of rice. Rice with just its hull removed is brown rice. Rice without its hull or bran is white rice. Once rice is harvested, the hulls ar

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - How Cooling the Brain May Help People Sleep FAITH LAPIDUS: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. Im Faith Lapidus. BOB DOUGHTY: And Im Bob Doughty. Today, we tell how cooling the brain may help people who have tro

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Release of UN War Crimes Report Could Pressure Sri Lanka While the U.N.-commissioned report has not yet been made public, Sri Lanka's External Ministry rejected it Wednesday as fundamentally flawed. The ministry issued a statement saying the report d

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A: So tell me again, why couldn't you get the supplies I ordered? B: Well I ordered them when you asked, but the supplier said they might need to back order them. A: OK, when do you think they will finally arrive? B: I think maybe by Tuesday. A: If t

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A: Im calling about a problem with my apartment. B: Tell me what the problem is. A: There must be a leaking pipe in my ceiling. B: Are you sure? A: There is water leaking from my ceiling. B: Is the water flooding your apartment? A: Its not flooding,

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Immigration reform advocates march in Washington DC As the U.S. Congress moves beyond the issue of health care, some lawmakers are pushing for an overhaul of the nation's immigration system. At the heart of the debate is a proposal to give legal stat

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In Zimbabwe more than 400 people have died from an outbreak of cholera and the number of people infected is now believed to be more than 10,000 according to the United Nations. The Zimbabwean government has appealed for aid and blamed the country's

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