It was an experience that began with a few simple words: "I am going around the world on a motorcycle."

VOA: special.2009.01.14

And what does that mean? It means I am trained in geology, but with interests in the other planets and Mars in particular."

VOA: special.2010.07.28

And I am really grateful for that because it makes me feel like I am at home."

VOA: special.2011.03.28

"My situation is fine, but I am still aware that I could lose my job at anytime, and there's still no definite security.

VOA: special.2009.08.21

I feel that I am learning. So I am constantly trying to learn along with the children."

VOA: special.2010.07.16

"You look like you are willing to accept responsibility for that." "Yes,I am,and I want to finish."

VOA: special.2010.05.13

That's why I am paying attention more." Jobs have continued to disappear, though at slower rates.

VOA: special.2009.08.21

When the news came that the Whigs had chosen Harrison, Clay said in anger: "I am the most unfortunate man in the history of parties.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

When I tell you," said Joseph Taylor, "that he is not as fit to be president as I am, you will see how foolish this idea is."

VOA: special.2009.03.05

But now, I am not so sure that the wine is really Amontillado."

VOA: special.2009.02.07

Then he said: "No man on earth is more ready than I am to surrender anything which I have proposed and to accept in its place anything that is better.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

But why will you say that I am mad?

VOA: special.2009.05.16

She says that I am one-hundred percent cured.

VOA: special.2011.01.30

BARACK OBAMA: "I am pleased that these two men, elected leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, fully appreciate the seriousness of the threat that we face and have reaffirmed their commitment to confronting it."

VOA: special.2009.05.09