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Everyone knows how to introduce themselves, right? It's just like those name tags organizers pass out at networking events, Hello, my name is Unfortunately, a lot of job seekers have a tough time getting beyond that very basic introduction. Sure, the

SSS 2009-05-21

This is Scientific American's 60-second Science. I'm Steve Mirsky. Got a minute? Can you name those notes? Probably not. Perhaps one in ten thousand speakers of European languages has perfect pitch - the ability to recognize a note without having hea

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CNN 2009-07-16

Good morning! I'm Melissa Long here at the CNN center in Atlanta on this Wednesday morning. It is the 15th of July. Here are some of the headlines making news at this hour. All 168 people aboard a Caspian Airlines passenger jet that crashed / northw

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1. The Islamic State group is committing genocide against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria. That's the conclusion announced by Secretary of State John Kerry. He met a congressional deadline for decision on the issue on Thursday. 2. A

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Fujifilm used its capabilities in chemistry, material science and optics to diversify into a number of areas, 富士胶片运用了自己在化学、材料科学和光学上的造诣，将自己的涉及领域多样化 ranging from cosmetics to pharm

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Adriano admits he is on last chance

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Adriano admits his return to Flamengo is his last chance to revive his stalled career. Adriano, who has played just nine games in the past two years, was signed by his former clu

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今天介绍的俚语是pitch in，pitch in是什么意思呢？最常见得意思是一起帮忙，做出贡献(to join in and help someone with something). 例句： If you could pitch in a little we'd be finished quicker. 如果你能帮忙一下，

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