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About 30 million Americans - one-fifth of the nation's workforce - spend significant time working outside the typical office, plant or factory. This includes people who telecommute from home one or more days a week.
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Some critics blame doctors who are generally paid for individual services and thus have an incentive to perform too many procedures. But physicians argue that they are forced to perform many preventive procedures to protect themselves against malpractice law suits.
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Today we talk about a delicious dessert made from flour, butter, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or my favorite, coconut. We are talking about cake!
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Now, many people are loyal coffee drinkers. They cannot imagine starting their morning without -- what some call -- a hot “Cup of Joe.” Some people hate coffee and prefer to drink tea.
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They burn old tires from Western countries. The air is sometimes thick with smoke and the soil black with soot.
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Raising cows for milk is not an easy way to farm. The costs and labor involved make it difficult for a small farm to be profitable.
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America’s extremely wealthy population is bigger than ever. And their money is supporting jobs for an increasing number of low-wage workers.
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The traditional Korean paper called Hanji was once famous across Asia for its strength and ability to be used for multiple purposes.
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The aging process affects the human body in many ways. One thing that happens to all of us as we age is muscle loss.
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The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and one of the largest canyons on Earth. It stretches for 450 kilometers. Parts of the canyon are more than 30 kilometers wide and one kilometer deep.
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Having success and being able to meet one’s goals requires knowledge, a sense of direction, hard work and resources.
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Now, both “dot” and “spot” can be used as a verb or a noun. And both have several meanings and can be used several ways.
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Many restaurants in the United States say hamburgers are their most popular food. But no one really seems to know who made the first one.
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It has really been a pleasure meeting you, Mary. It was very nice meeting you, too, Tom. Let’s keep in touch.
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Jen: George, it seems like you have a big list of ‘Back to School’ items for your kids. George: This is my first year doing it. My wife usually does it so yes…it is a hassle for me.
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Many Americans use smartphones for most or all of their day-to-day communication activities.
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Hey, Mike. If you’re free this Saturday afternoon, come over to my house. I’m hosting a BBQ party. Oh, I’d love to but I can’t. I’m going to be as busy as a bee.
