But experts say the recession has not cut enrollment in four-year programs, even with their higher sometimes much higher -- costs.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

Mister Chavez asked that the strikers remain non-violent even though the farm owners and their supporters sometimes used violence.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

Daphne is supposed to be seen as one of those moms who mean well even if they make their kids crazy.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

Their central nervous system may tell the brain that there is pain even when there is no cause for the pain.

VOA: special.2011.07.26

And the animals usually avoid their own waste, so that reduces the amount of good grazing space even more.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

Some educators in Massachusetts say adopting the proposal will hurt their students because the state standards are even higher.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

Some parents take their children's birthday parties very seriously, even when the child is too young to fully understand the celebration.

VOA: special.2009.09.11

He even said the South had good reason to leave the Union, if northern Abolitionists continued their anti-slavery campaign.

VOA: special.2009.05.07

So do their parents. This happens when there is so much snow that schools and even offices and stores are closed.

VOA: special.2010.03.28

Their political songs have caused public debates in Israeli newspapers, radio and television stations, and even Israel's parliament.

VOA: special.2009.11.25

The trees are pretty even if they have not yet reached their full colors in the fall.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

"Convenience is how people make their decisions even if they would prefer and like a home-cooked meal."

VOA: special.2010.12.27

John Grogan,his wife Jenny and their three children all loved Marley even though the dog almost destroyed their home a number of times.

VOA: special.2009.02.23

They say their findings show that even low levels of smoke may cause behavior problems in children with asthma or others at risk.

VOA: special.2009.01.13