a source of embarrassment
a source of pride
a source of concern
a source of joy
a source of strength
a source of information
a source of diplomatic tension

French activists have uprooted transgenic grape vines in a protest against the introduction of genetically-modified food. Global food supply is becoming increasingly more heavily centralized and transgenic food is a powerful tool in the armory of the food corporations as they struggle to maximize their profits. The French anti-GM food activist group “Faucheurs Voluntaires” (voluntary reapers) wants to pull genetically engineered plants out by the roots.

Cartels have blockaded the streets of the industrial city Monterrey, which is Mexico’s richest city. Gunmen ordered people from their cars, which were then used to make barricades that closed thirteen major roads.

Have you ever built a boat? An Ozzie and a Kiwi talk about building a boat. It isn’t as easy at it might seem.

A man and a woman talk about multi-level marketing. The woman has strong feelings about it and says that it is unethical.

What is that?

It is a photograph.

Who is that?

That is my father.

How old is he?

He is sixty-five.

Micheal got a horrible illness called ‘amoebic dysentery’ during his trip to India. Unfortunately, he took the wrong pills to cure himself. Listen to what he has to say in this conversation.

In this recording, an international medical research scientist talks about her expertise and all the places she has studied and worked.

At what age should people be held responsible? (passive)
At what age should we hold people responsible? (active)
From what age should society hold people responsible? (active)
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Children are generally not held to be criminally responsible for …

Was he drafted or did he volunteer?
Did they draft him or did he volunteer?