(Speaking) South Korean officials say that 2010 may open on bright note, with six-nation nuclear talks opening as early as January.

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Speaking "Note to self, " however cliche, creates a message reminder for you later.

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He can then slowly lower his usual speaking pitch to that note.

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And speaking of presidential candidates, I note that Gov. Romney, as part of his ongoing efforts to define himself, has decided to be a defense hawk.

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