Margaret Smith, a leader in Washington society at that time, wrote a letter describing the scene: Ladies fainted, men were seen with bloody noses and such a scene of confusion took place as is impossible to describe - those who got in could not get out by the door again, but had to scramble out of windows.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

"It did not adequately put in place a set of checks and balances on risk-taking that had systemic consequences."

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

Molin-Valdes says the problem in many developing countries is that even basic health facilities are not in place.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

For many in Asia gold has long held not something like gambling - a special place as an investment, often as jewelry - glittering gold chains, bangles,and bracelets.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

But it is becoming clear that the system that has been in place for years now, is not sufficiently up-to-date to take full advantage of the information we collect and the knowledge we have,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.29