U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has named a former Nigerian president as his special envoy to help resolve the crisis in violence-wracked Eastern Congo. Mr. Ban also said Monday, that he is willing to go himself to Africa to meet with the preside...
36. you are special a well-know speaker started on his seminar by holding up a $20 bill in the room of 200. He asked,who would like this $20 bill.Hands started going up.He said,I'm going to give this $20 to one of you,but first,let me do this.He pro...
Two sisters remember their mother, who died battling cancer shortly after Thanksgiving four years ago This is Dave Isay, creator of StoryCorps, the project that records the stories of everyday Americans. StoryCorps airs each Friday on NPR's morning...
Mike was late for school. He said to his teacher, Mr. Black, Excuse me for my coming late, sir. I watched a football match in my dream. Why did it make you late? inquired the teacher. Because neither team could win the game, so it lasted a long time...
By Al Pessin Fort Bragg, North Carolina 04 April 2008 At the training center for members of the U.S. Army's elite Special Forces, soldiers learn a variety of specialized skills to enable them to take the lead in some of the toughest combat zones in t...
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??Give me a one-word answer for this question! What makes Christmas such a special day?Did you say toys, or Santa, or candy, or lights?Oh, I'm sure one of you said, Jesus! ??Actually, the story of Christmas is made up of many special days! Let...
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The Law Enforcement torch run for the 2007 Shanghai Special Olympics Summer Games has started across China. Beijing Mayor Wang Qishan was on hand to light up the flame at the Temple of Heaven. He then handed it to Law Enforcement torch bearers , ina...
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