The FOMC kept the late-2014 language in place, in line with many views in the market, yet disappointing some market participants who were convinced of QE3.

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Using a form of text messaging similar to SMS, this sends out up to a million short messages a day, encouraging the recipients in their local language to contact the national AIDS hot line.

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The ending of compulsory language learning after the age of 14 in 2004 brought England into line with Scotland and Wales.

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In almost every line of work the ability to speak a second language makes you a valuable asset.

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