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Some people get great joy and satisfaction from doing things by themselves. That is why DIY, or do-it-yourself, projects are so popular.
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Imagine there is a glass of water on a table in front of you. It has water in it but it is not full. How do you describe the glass? Do you say it is half full or half empty?
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We meet an extreme hiker. He recently completed a more than seven thousand kilometer exploration of the state of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon territory.
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A human hand can find a tool without looking, or put down a glass of water without spilling. But for robots, these actions are harder than they seem.
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Officials in India’s southern state of Kerala have placed a tax on hamburgers, pizza and other fast food. The 14.5 percent tax will be added to foods at restaurants such as McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Burger King.
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Mangroves are unusual looking trees. They have roots that stand in saltwater and look like cables or ropes laid one on top of another. Mangroves are not just pretty -- they help the environment.
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I just wanted to let you know that if you have any questions, ask Bill. He knows the ropes because he has worked here for thirty years.
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Hey sorry that I had to cancel our work dinner appointment last minute. You probably went home very hungry didn’t you?
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The United States bought that land in eighteen sixty-seven, during the administration of President Andrew Johnson. When Russia offered it for sale, Secretary of State William Seward quickly prepared a treaty of purchase.
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People around the world love their pets. And in the United States, cats are very popular.
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These days, about half of all drinks sold in American schools are sugary soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi. Opponents have fought these sales for years.
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The fourth of July is Independence Day in the United States. On that day, we celebrate the decision by early American leaders to declare independence from Britain.
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This week, we report comments from foreign students in the United States who have experienced the process we have been describing.
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Agriculture experts have a message for farmers worldwide: Take care of your soil, and your soil will take care of you.
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Immediately after training, individuals who were trained on memory or individuals who were trained on reasoning or speed showed significantly higher performance than those who received no training.
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Parts of Chile are facing a growing water crisis. The Reuters news agency reports the government is taking steps to protect the country’s water supplies from mining operations.
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Not long ago, many people believed that babies only wanted food and to be kept warm and dry. Some people thought babies were not able to learn things until they were five or six months old.
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Mike, I finished organizing one of the bookshelves but I have ten more shelves of books to organize.
