Kusugak says that the Inuit symbol used to represent the Vancouver Winter Games serves a special purpose in his culture, illustrating that his people were in the region, where to find food or whether there is fuel for fire.

VOA: standard.2010.02.19

But the evening really kicks into high gear after the scientist's presentation ends, when the audience gets to start the conversation: "Is it still a question as to whether there is a lot more plant diversity in the Andes versus the Amazon?"

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

There should be some sense by the end of the year,he says, whether or not serious progress is being made.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

There is a debate about whether or not swimming burns as many calories as other forms of exercise.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

There is debate over whether releasing too much information might cause more harm than good.

VOA: special.2009.04.17

Macpherson says there is also no way of knowing whether there could be another eruption that could cause a similar ash cloud.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

"There is no extra charge whether for regular checkups, for treatments or for prescription medicines."

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

The question now is whether there will be enough jobs so Haitians can support themselves, or whether the country will again face the dilemma of food aid.

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

"My door is open but irrespective of whether or not any Republicans , and I do think there will be , I am going to move forward anyway,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"Whether or not they blame Karzai for that personally, I think that there is a general sense among significant parts of the population that it may be time for a change.

VOA: standard.2009.08.03

On Sunday,Emanuel said the main question now is whether there will be a credible Afghan government to help provide security and government services, if foreign troops are able to reverse recent Taliban gains.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

Mr.Major says it is imperative for the inquiry to determine whether Blair's cabinet knew that there were serious doubts about whether there actually were any weapons of mass destruction in the weeks and months ahead of the invasion.

VOA: standard.2010.01.02

"God only knows what he wants," "There are all kinds of discussions, whether this is about succession wanting his son to succeed him, and whether or not he is looking for respect, whether or not he really wants a nuclear capability to threaten the region.

VOA: standard.2009.06.14

"Or whether it is really even a wave." Hawkings says Democrats say there is no upcoming Republican "wave" which will sweep scores of them from office, pointing to a special election for the U.S.House seat for the late Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19