The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than German, which was the other possibility.
As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty's Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five-year phased plan for what will be known as EuroEnglish (Euro for short)......
+60 Californians put on sweaters. +50 Miami residents turn on the heat. +45 Vermont residents go to outdoor concert. +40 You can see your breath. Californians shiver uncontrollably. Minnesotans go swimming. +35 Italians cars don`t start. +32 Water freezes. +30 You plan your vacation in Australia. +25 Ohio water freezes. Californians weep pitiably Minnesotans eat ice cream. Canadians go swimming......
The family picture on HIS desk – Aah, a solid, responsible family man. The family picture on HER desk – Umm, her family will come before her career. HIS desk is cluttered – He is obviously a hard worker and a busy man. HER desk is cluttered – She's obviously a disorganized scatterbrain.
Global Action Week 2009 (April 20 to 26) focuses on youth and adult literacy and life-long learning to raise awareness about the global literacy challenge.
Worldwide, some 776 million adults lack literacy skills, 75 million children are out of school and millions more leave school early without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills. Literacy is a basic right. It is a fundamental condition for being part of today’s knowledge societies. Literacy is a key to reduce poverty, increase economic opportunities, improve child and maternal health, prevent HIV and AIDS and encourage political participation.
Film 'The Cross' Recounts Unlikely Pilgrimage By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles Source: VOA
Christian minister Arthur Blessitt has spent 40 years on an unusual mission, carrying a large cross around the world.
The one-time youth pastor to Hollywood's Sunset Strip returned to Hollywood for the opening of a film that chronicles his travels. Arthur Blessitt has been called "crazy" and "a nut." Sometimes the comments come from his admirers who at least respect Blessitt's perseverance. The Evangelical Christian preacher has walked more than 60,000 kilometers with a 3.5-meter cross on his back. The journey has taken Blessitt through scores of war zones and led to encounters with noted figures, from Pope John Paul II to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
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Global Action Week 2009 (April 20 to 26) focuses on youth and adult literacy and life-long learning to raise awareness about the global literacy challenge.
Christian minister Arthur Blessitt has spent 40 years on an unusual mission, carrying a large cross around the world. 
