And since it's a global problem,he adds, it will always be helpful for cities around the world to exchange ideas and experiences to benefit from each other's innovative solutions.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Still,Secretary Gates says he went to Japan with a "menu" of options for how the country can be helpful by, among other things, providing trainers for the Afghan security forces and donating money for development projects.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"So it's very much an area where there is potential for this to be very helpful, but still there is still a lot of work to be done to figure how to best do that."

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

"Partly because, while personal counseling and a personal coach might be the Cadillac version of weight loss maintenance, it may not be practical for all people after they've lost weight, whereas if an Internet website can prove to be helpful, something like an Internet website is available.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30