It's a really good time." Although manufacturing numbers, which reflect demand, expanded again in February, some economists say recovery will not be as rapid as in previous downturns.

VOA: standard.2010.03.02

"Being more socially engaged in your community - maybe in environments which aren't always just the same, a little bit more challenging socially - may be a very good thing.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, Monday is the first day of Winter, which seems a good time to check out a website that's all about the snow.

VOA: standard.2009.12.19

"They have not got their acts together. So I think the Swat operation has sent a very strong signal and if the government now starts an operation in even Waziristan, which is considered as a hard nut, I think it has good chances to succeed."

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"I had a Russian coach in my hometown in Turkey and he was a very talented coach which helped me out a lot to grow and become a good Tennis player and as I kept on playing and playing I realized that I was a competitive player and it opened up many doors for me,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.14