and the forces of nature. I dreaded that first robin so, But he is mastered now, And I'm accustomed to him grown-- He hurts a little though I dared not meet the daffodils, For fear their yellow gown Would pierce me with a fashion So foreign to my own.

VOA: special.2010.07.18

And they were great people. They were wonderful. When I saw this advert that they wanted volunteers I said to my wife,I'm going.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

But I got laid off. So I'm waiting for Barack to do something about the economy so I can go back to my regular job."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Anna Willard of the United States is one of three Americans to make the 400-m finals and she told VOA Sports about her plan for Sunday.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

I'm going to do this thing. So,that's why I got here." Robert Nephalama,who works at a bank near Johannesburg, wants to make the tournament a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the visitors as well.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

To reduce costs, G.M.plans to close more factories and cut more jobs by the end of two thousand eleven.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

The other person receives a text message with a code to take to the local M-Pesa agent to get the money.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

Sometimes he seems to be saying, "I'm not happy about anything, but what are you going to do about it?"

VOA: special.2010.01.17

Now customers can also use their M-Pesa accounts to pay bills, make purchases or pay for services like taxis.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

I'm trying to travel as much as possible and discover the city I've been living in for three years."

VOA: special.2010.06.18

"A common threat is 'If you leave, I'm going to report you to immigration and you'll be arrested.

VOA: special.2010.06.14

"In short,our goal is to get G.M.back on its feet, take a hands-off approach and get out quickly."

VOA: special.2009.06.05

And see? I'm close enough to say, 'Hello, good looking!'" Actress Betty Furness was commercial spokeswoman for Westinghouse.

VOA: special.2011.07.21

On second thought I do like to brag 'Cause I'm mighty proud of That Ragged Old Flag."

VOA: special.2010.07.02