" The jester thought for a minute and said, "Well,they are all wise men, but have different ideas about the moon.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

Chico also made funny jokes about words and expressions that sound alike but have different meanings.

VOA: special.2009.07.19

Independent voters helped elect President Obama but have since turned away from the Democrats.

VOA: special.2010.01.30

As for longterm effects, scientists are trying to answer unending questions, but have few answers: About drinking water contamination?

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

Holmes said Sudanese government efforts to fill the most critical gaps have been inadequate, but have for the moment prevented a secondary humanitarian crisis from erupting.

VOA: standard.2009.06.11

He also asserted the United States and other nations have tried to isolate Iran for the last 30 years, but have failed and will continue to fail.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

Several countries that normally are not known for their booming economies, but have good relations with China, are also participating -- including Iran,Zimbabwe, Burma and North Korea.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

Negotiators for Mr.Zelaya and Mr.Micheletti have been meeting for more than two weeks, but have yet to reach a deal about who will preside over the upcoming vote.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

They have been to several meetings but have not been chosen.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

She says,'we went to visit, but have not been able to see our relatives.' She said relatives had only been allowed to drop off food at the gate and leave.

VOA: standard.2009.05.25

The IAAF says Semenya was subjected to sex testing three weeks ago, following complaints from a member body, but have refused to say exactly what the complaint was or who made it.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

He says both countries have armies that are developing well, police forces that are hampered by corruption but have potential, and both have economic capabilities that can be unleashed if the security situation improves.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

We're at a point now where some really important recent discoveries have not answered all our questions, but have certainly helped take us into some new directions and really open up a new chapter in the search for additional options to prevent HIV Those recent discoveries include anti-bodies found in some HIV positive people that prevent the AIDS virus from entering cells.

VOA: standard.2010.07.15

The Pacific Rim, especially areas in China and Japan, they've run out of wood, but we have an abundance of it."

VOA: special.2011.07.22