After the fighting ended, the leader of the Goths is said to have demanded five-thousand pounds of gold and three thousand pounds of pepper.

VOA: special.2010.06.01

After the fighting ended, the leader of the Goths is said to have demanded five thousand pounds of gold and three thousand pounds of pepper.

VOA: special.2009.05.19

"I'd like to solidify my romantic relationship, lose twenty-eight pounds.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

"If you had had ten pounds on each and every prediction then re-invested your winnings you would currently have over 1,450 pounds."

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

I got it all figured out, too. So many pounds of shrimp will pay off the boat.

VOA: standard.other

Daniel Rocha's ordeal is far from over. He lost 70 pounds but has recently gained some weight.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

"I have lost a total of 41 pounds. I feel amazing, stronger and more energy.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

"Compared to the most active group of women." During the study, the average weight of the participants went up by six pounds, or 2.7 kilograms.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded last month spewing oil into the Gulf, Robey shelled out nearly $3,000 dollars to stockpile 600 pounds of shrimp.

VOA: standard.2010.05.27

"If you fish for catfish and buffalo, you may throw two to three thousand pounds of Asian Carp back to get the fish that you need."

VOA: standard.2010.07.19

"On average,Louisiana produces about 12 million pounds of shucked oyster meat a year."

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

On a good day, you can catch overa hundred pounds of shrimp.

VOA: standard.other

So many pounds for gas. We'll live right on the boat.

VOA: standard.other

While there is advice aplenty on how to lose pounds or kilograms, a new study focuses on middle aged and older women who maintain normal body weight, or BMI (Body Mass Index) and do not diet.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30