Looking at Mosquitoes as a Way to Fight Malaria Instead of Spreading It
Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A report says fewer boys have been born in the US and Japan each year since 1970. And vitamins can help pregnant women in developing countries increase low birth weights.Fighting Fire Ants With a Virus of Their Own
On AGRICULTURE REPORT: US scientists have hopes for a biological way to control an invasion that causes billions of dollars in farm losses each year.GlobalGiving: Connecting Personal Donors to Local Projects
On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: This non-profit organization has raised about five million dollars in the last seven years. The money has paid for or helped finance about seven hundred projects around the world.Mothers as Seen Through the Eyes, and the Years, of TV and Movie Makers
On THIS IS AMERICA: Some examples of how, as women in general have become more independent, so have the moms created by Hollywood.Numbers: I, for One, Use These Expressions Often
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: A number of terms based on the number one.Pocahontas, 1595-1617: An Important Player in Early Jamestown
On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: She was the first Native American to become a Christian and the first to marry a white person. She represented the hope of close relations between American Indians and European settlers.Sarkozy's Economic Plan for France May Depend on June Elections
On IN THE NEWS: Chirac will leave office on Wednesday. Blair announces he will resign June 27. And Turkey looks for a solution to its presidential crisis.Harvard Economist Susan Athey Wins a Top Award
On ECONOMICS REPORT: The first woman to receive the Clark Medal is honored for her work across several areas of study, including government auctions.Cortney Tidwell's Music: Moonlit Laughter, in the Shadow of Emotions
Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A question from Saudi Arabia about presidential candidates' pages on MySpace. And the US Postal Service releases only its second triangular stamp, to honor the 400th anniversary of Jamestown.For Blind Foreign Students, Some Aid Available in US
On EDUCATION REPORT: In Part 36 of our Foreign Student Series, a listener in Nigeria asks if visually impaired foreign students can get a full scholarship as an undergraduate.US History: Nixon Promises to 'Bring the American People Together' After '68 Win
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Richard Nixon lost the 1960 election to John Kennedy. But Nixon was known for his ability to fight, to lose, and to keep trying. Those skills would soon be tested.Something a Bone Will Never Say: Give Me a Break
On HEALTH REPORT: An explanation of different kinds of fractures and treatments.Have an Active Interest in Volcanoes? Then Look Around Hawaii
On EXPLORATIONS: Seeing the sights at Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park.
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Showing posts with label economics. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
VOA Special English News Headlines 5/9/2007
Research Shows How Fishing for Sharks Also Affects Other Sea Animals
Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A new kind of big cat is found on Borneo island. British researchers call for drug policy reform based on new findings. And US officials order stronger warnings for sleep drugs.Looking Behind the 'Fairtrade' Label
On AGRICULTURE REPORT: The movement began in Europe in the 1980s as a way to guarantee fair prices for small coffee producers in poor countries. With praise, though, has come criticism.Playing in the Sun and Sea at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
On THIS IS AMERICA: Why visitors come back summer after summer to these two islands off the coast of Massachusetts.As Chinese Investment in Africa Grows, So Do Risks
On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Deadly attack on oil field in Ethiopia shows the dangers that China may face as it expands its involvement in the continent.Gene Kelly, 1912-1996: His Movies Made Dance Popular in America
On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: He created a new kind of American dance by mixing modern, tap and ballet in an athletic way. But Gene Kelly said he really was just a song and dance man.Medical Terms: A Clean Bill of Health From the Doctor
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Everyday expressions we use to describe someone's healthWhite House, Congress Try to Negotiate a New Iraq Spending Bill
On IN THE NEWS: Talks begin after President Bush vetoes a $124 billion measure that would have required a troop withdrawal to begin by October.How Much Is Too Much? The Debate Over Executive Pay
On ECONOMICS REPORT: Critics say company leaders are getting big raises even when they do not add value for their shareholders.Mix Caribbean, West African, Pop and Hip-Hop, What Do You Get? Akon
Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A question from Vietnam about the life stories of Helen Keller and Sally Ride. And feeling crafty? We check out the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington.1968 in America: a Year of Social Unrest and a Presidential Election
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: The Republican candidate was Richard Nixon (pictured). The Democrats nominated Hubert Humphrey. The candidates supported the war in Vietnam, but spoke about ways to end the conflict.Choosing a Student Exchange Program to Come to the US
On EDUCATION REPORT: Part 35 of our Foreign Student Series looks at programs for high school and college students.Discovery Could Ease Blood Shortages in Hospitals
On HEALTH REPORT: Researchers test an easier way to make 'universal' blood out of other typesDiscoveries Throw New Light on Stonehenge, but Mysteries Remain
On EXPLORATIONS: Researchers find the remains of an ancient community at nearby Durrington Walls. The discovery shows Stonehenge did not stand alone.
Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: A new kind of big cat is found on Borneo island. British researchers call for drug policy reform based on new findings. And US officials order stronger warnings for sleep drugs.Looking Behind the 'Fairtrade' Label
On AGRICULTURE REPORT: The movement began in Europe in the 1980s as a way to guarantee fair prices for small coffee producers in poor countries. With praise, though, has come criticism.Playing in the Sun and Sea at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
On THIS IS AMERICA: Why visitors come back summer after summer to these two islands off the coast of Massachusetts.As Chinese Investment in Africa Grows, So Do Risks
On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Deadly attack on oil field in Ethiopia shows the dangers that China may face as it expands its involvement in the continent.Gene Kelly, 1912-1996: His Movies Made Dance Popular in America
On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: He created a new kind of American dance by mixing modern, tap and ballet in an athletic way. But Gene Kelly said he really was just a song and dance man.Medical Terms: A Clean Bill of Health From the Doctor
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Everyday expressions we use to describe someone's healthWhite House, Congress Try to Negotiate a New Iraq Spending Bill
On IN THE NEWS: Talks begin after President Bush vetoes a $124 billion measure that would have required a troop withdrawal to begin by October.How Much Is Too Much? The Debate Over Executive Pay
On ECONOMICS REPORT: Critics say company leaders are getting big raises even when they do not add value for their shareholders.Mix Caribbean, West African, Pop and Hip-Hop, What Do You Get? Akon
Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A question from Vietnam about the life stories of Helen Keller and Sally Ride. And feeling crafty? We check out the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington.1968 in America: a Year of Social Unrest and a Presidential Election
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: The Republican candidate was Richard Nixon (pictured). The Democrats nominated Hubert Humphrey. The candidates supported the war in Vietnam, but spoke about ways to end the conflict.Choosing a Student Exchange Program to Come to the US
On EDUCATION REPORT: Part 35 of our Foreign Student Series looks at programs for high school and college students.Discovery Could Ease Blood Shortages in Hospitals
On HEALTH REPORT: Researchers test an easier way to make 'universal' blood out of other typesDiscoveries Throw New Light on Stonehenge, but Mysteries Remain
On EXPLORATIONS: Researchers find the remains of an ancient community at nearby Durrington Walls. The discovery shows Stonehenge did not stand alone.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
VOA Special English News 4/24/2007
Tuberculosis Can Be Cured, But It Must Be Treated the Right Way
On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: If TB is not handled correctly, it can become resistant to drugs -- a serious problem in many countries. Second of two reports.Officials Hunt for an Explanation of Pet Food Scare
On AGRICULTURE REPORT: One theory is that ingredients contained a chemical to create appearance of higher protein levels.White Sands National Monument: A Wonder of Nature, in New Mexico
On THIS IS AMERICA: Explore an extreme desert environment in the American SouthwestAce in the Hole: Put on Your Poker Face
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Terms that come from card games.Newest Warnings on Climate Change Present It as a Security Threat
On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: A study warns of risk to US. Also, the UN Security Council discusses climate change for the first time, though with dissent from some developing nations.Barbara Jordan, 1936-1996: A Powerful Voice for Justice and Social Change
On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Jordan was the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress to represent Texas. In 1974, she gained national recognition as a member of the congressional committee investigating President Nixon.Issues After Killings at Virginia Tech Go Beyond Debate Over Gun Laws
On IN THE NEWS: Friday was an official day of mourning in Virginia for the 32 victims. It was also the eighth anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.US Brings Two Trade Cases Against China
On ECONOMICS REPORT: American officials say the Chinese are not protecting intellectual property. China expresses "great regret" at the actions.Awards Recognize Young People Trying to Make the World a Better Place
Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A museum in Baltimore, Maryland, tells the story of the first railway and shipyard owned by African-Americans. And a question from Zimbabwe about the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.The Formula for Becoming a Pharmacist
On EDUCATION REPORT: A look at pharmacy education in the US, and the requirements for foreign-trained pharmacists. Part 33 of our Foreign Student Series.Civil Rights Movement: In the '60s, a Struggle for Equality in US
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Activists marched, held sit-in protests and led "freedom rides" to demand better treatment of black Americans. Martin Luther King Junior lived by the idea of nonviolence, but his murder led to riots in more than 100 cities.Vaccines: How They Work (and How Caterpillars Could Help)
On HEALTH REPORT: Most influenza vaccine is made in chickens eggs. But scientists are testing a design made from caterpillar cells.Eleanor Creesy Helped Guide One of the Fastest Sailing Ships Ever
On EXPLORATIONS: In 1851 the Flying Cloud set a record for sailing from New York to San Francisco. It made the trip in 89 days, 21 hours.
On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: If TB is not handled correctly, it can become resistant to drugs -- a serious problem in many countries. Second of two reports.Officials Hunt for an Explanation of Pet Food Scare
On AGRICULTURE REPORT: One theory is that ingredients contained a chemical to create appearance of higher protein levels.White Sands National Monument: A Wonder of Nature, in New Mexico
On THIS IS AMERICA: Explore an extreme desert environment in the American SouthwestAce in the Hole: Put on Your Poker Face
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Terms that come from card games.Newest Warnings on Climate Change Present It as a Security Threat
On DEVELOPMENT REPORT: A study warns of risk to US. Also, the UN Security Council discusses climate change for the first time, though with dissent from some developing nations.Barbara Jordan, 1936-1996: A Powerful Voice for Justice and Social Change
On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Jordan was the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress to represent Texas. In 1974, she gained national recognition as a member of the congressional committee investigating President Nixon.Issues After Killings at Virginia Tech Go Beyond Debate Over Gun Laws
On IN THE NEWS: Friday was an official day of mourning in Virginia for the 32 victims. It was also the eighth anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.US Brings Two Trade Cases Against China
On ECONOMICS REPORT: American officials say the Chinese are not protecting intellectual property. China expresses "great regret" at the actions.Awards Recognize Young People Trying to Make the World a Better Place
Also on AMERICAN MOSAIC: A museum in Baltimore, Maryland, tells the story of the first railway and shipyard owned by African-Americans. And a question from Zimbabwe about the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.The Formula for Becoming a Pharmacist
On EDUCATION REPORT: A look at pharmacy education in the US, and the requirements for foreign-trained pharmacists. Part 33 of our Foreign Student Series.Civil Rights Movement: In the '60s, a Struggle for Equality in US
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Activists marched, held sit-in protests and led "freedom rides" to demand better treatment of black Americans. Martin Luther King Junior lived by the idea of nonviolence, but his murder led to riots in more than 100 cities.Vaccines: How They Work (and How Caterpillars Could Help)
On HEALTH REPORT: Most influenza vaccine is made in chickens eggs. But scientists are testing a design made from caterpillar cells.Eleanor Creesy Helped Guide One of the Fastest Sailing Ships Ever
On EXPLORATIONS: In 1851 the Flying Cloud set a record for sailing from New York to San Francisco. It made the trip in 89 days, 21 hours.
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