We wanted to be a little more timely than that with this record." Brad sings about social and technological advances in "Welcome To The Future,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Pakistan launched a major offensive in and around Swat in late April to check the Taliban advances in the northwestern mountainous valley, once a popular tourist resort.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

Two security members were reported injured. In late April, Pakistan launched a major offensive in and around Swat to stop Taliban advances in the northwestern mountainous valley.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

The president has said on numerous occasions that the key to combating al-Qaida and Taliban advances is a regional approach that includes three elements: military action,diplomacy, and support for development.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

This agreement advances the political progress that can bring lasting peace and unity to Iraq and allow for the orderly and responsible transition of American combat troops out of Iraq by next September,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.08