'twas

I'm not of his persuasion now, but he's a good man, and he'll expound as well as any parson I know. 'Twas he began the work in me.

So 'twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter.

' Twas more than I could take, pity for pity's sake. Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger.

'It's my best summer one. 'Twas very warm when I started, and I didn't know I was going to ride, and that it would be night. '

TWAS has helped these countries step into a breach never filled by Europe or the United States.

TWAS will also extend its fundraising to the North, he said.

Through its research grants programme, TWAS has also helped thousands of scientists at critical junctures in their careers.

If TWAS can sustain and expand the number of fellowships, it could help train thousands of young scientists.

Last week, ' twas rumored in the market that there's some kind of a scary path somewhere in the south, maybe just near Izdihaar.

Pop Goes the Weasel All around the cobbler's bench The monkey chased the weasel. The monkey thought'twas all in fun.

By assisting both individuals and institutions, TWAS' research grants provide broad support for science and society in the developing world.

Most importantly, perhaps, TWAS serves as a bridge for South-South cooperation and support in science.

This is important if another TWAS vision is to be realised: fostering scientific research on major developing world problems.

TWAS must also continue to help young and mid-career scientists.

Othello. I gave her such a one; 'twas my first gift.

Election to TWAS confirms a scientist's contributions to his or her field.

So TWAS has established a number of prizes, for women scientists and for young scientists under 40.

TWAS has been adept at getting together science policymakers and politicians from different countries.

TWAS supports scientific research in the South through several programmes.

TWAS prizes in basic sciences celebrate the careers of top scientists in the developing world.

Othello. Ay, 'twas he that told me first: An honest man he is, and hates the slime That sticks on filthy deeds.

Launched in 1983 by Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, TWAS oversees a broad range of capacity-building programmes.

TWAS awards and fellowships also help scientists to network.

Desdemona. You may, indeed, say so; For 'twas that hand that gave away my heart.

It is clear that TWAS alone cannot convince the world's politicians that science is important for development.

Which I desired, and got, 'twas but a dream of thee.

Twas the night before Christmas, When all through the house.

But while TWAS has achieved much over the past 25 years, much more remains to be done.

Where would you place TWAS's efforts in that framework?

'Twas so; But this, all pleasures fancies be.

'Twas the three of you who caused this stir.

Twas then that we parted in yon shady glen.

The monkey thought ' twas all in fun.

Which I desir'd, and got, 'twas but a dream of thee.

Othello. I do believe 'twas he.

'Twas grief enough to think mankind

Whispered to his companion. 'Twas the same

Of a small iron door, 'twas opened, and

Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze;

Sir, 'twas all one! My favour at her breast,

To the music of rustling leaves kick'd by my feet, (for 'twas autumn, )

'Twas not for the parting with my sister Kate

'Twas not for the grief of my mother

Twas less for the sake of thy high-sounding phrases

TWAS; Third World Coalition on Tourism;

And knocking at the gate, 'twas opened wide,

Third World Academy of Sciences - TWAS

Twas they that heard the master-word that called them further out;

'Twas not so much as David -- had --

Twas the blackbird and thrush;

Twas better to die beneath that Irish sky

Twas Grace that taught my heart to sing

Sofas 'twas half a sin to sit upon,