Internet in Daily Life: 1)Porn Spam

Broadcast: Mar 16 2003 In many Internet mailboxes, including some easily accessed by children, what used to be a trickle of 2) unsolicited porn advertisements has turned into a torrent. In part, that'

Astronauts Take a Walk in Space

Broadcast: Apr 09, 2003 Two U.S. astronauts took a spacewalk Tuesday to perform exterior maintenance on the International Space Station. It was the last opportunity to fix hardware while the outpost h

US Shuttle Flights Could Resume This Fall

Broadcast: Mar 15, 2003 The U.S. space agency NASA is getting ready to resume shuttle flights as early as September or October. But the return to flight depends on whether the cause of the shuttle Col

New Blood Test May 1)Detect Colon Cancer

Broadcast: Mar 13, 2003 Researchers are developing a blood test to look for colon cancer. The blood test is designed to detect 2) abnormalities in genes that control cell growth. These genes are passe

Zimbabwe Cricket Union to Weigh in on England Controversy

Broadcast: Feb 12, 2003 The Zimbabwe Cricket Union is sending a 1) delegation to South Africa to give its side of the controversy over England's refusal to play its scheduled World Cup match in Harare

African Americans Strive to Bring Equality to Golf

Broadcast: Apr 09, 2003 Charlie Sifford, George Simkins and Tiger Woods. Different generations and skill levels, but connected by their love of golf and a determination to get more African Americans i

American Kwan Wins 5th World Figure Skating Title

Broadcast: Mar 30, 2003 American Michelle Kwan has captured her fifth title at the World Figure Skating Championships here in Washington. Kwan is the first American woman to capture five world champio

Upset Victory for Canadian Ice Dancing Pair

Broadcast: Mar 29, 2003 There has been an upset win for Canada at the World Figure Skating championships here in Washington. The ice dancing couple of Shae Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz edged Russia's

Former VOA Staffer Serves as Translator for

Broadcast: Apr 09,2003 Colin Pine had planned to go to law school, but reconsidered. He spoke to a friend at the State Department about doing interpretation, and she told him the NBA's Houston Rockets

Plushenko Wins Men's World Figure Skating Title

Broadcast: Mar 28,2003 Olympic silver medallist Evgeni Plushenko of Russia has won the men's title at the World Figure Skating Championships here in Washington. Plushenko used a combination of nearly

Skating: Chinese Pair Win First Medals at World Championship

Broadcast: Mar 27,2003 The first medals of the 2003 World Figure Skating Championships were awarded Wednesday night here in the nation's capital. Chinese skaters Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo successfully

Zimbabwe Athletes Launch Human Rights Protest

Broadcast: Feb 10, 2003 Two of Zimbabwe's most prominent athletes have issued a strongly-worded condemnation of the human rights situation in their country. They made their unexpected statement just b

Snow Tubing Becomes Fun Alternative at US Ski 1)Resorts

Broadcast: Feb 07, 2003 There are many families in the United States who enjoy taking vacations to ski areas during the winter months. But often not all members of the family ski or want to ski. A num

Tampa Bay is Super

Broadcast: Jan 26 2003 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have beaten the Oakland Raiders, 48-21, to win the National Football Leagues Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, California. The Tampa defense 1) overwhelme

Pro Football Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2003

Broadcast: Jan 26, 2003 The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2003, with former Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen and former Kansas City Coach Hank Stram leading the class. The cla

Controversy 1)Swirls Around Cricket World Cup

Broadcast: Feb 07, 2003 The Cricket World Cup opens in South Africa Sunday, amid much controversy over matches planned for Zimbabwe and Kenya. Cricket, cricket, cricket! The opening ceremony is tomorr

Gas Shortage Intensifies in Mexico

Broadcast: Feb 13, 2003 Demand for electricity is growing in Mexico, but the state-owned oil company, known as Pemex, is reducing the amount of natural gas it can provide for electrical generation. Th

Blair Urges Britons to Unite in Support of Troops

Broadcast: Mar 21 2003 British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he has ordered British troops to fight for the overthrow of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. His remarks in a broadcast statement were his

US Asks Other Nations to Shut Down Iraqi Embassies

Broadcast: Mar 21 2003 The United States, in a rare diplomatic move, is asking governments around the world to expel Iraqi ambassadors and shut down that country's embassies and 1) consulates until a

Anti-War Protests Continue Worldwide

Broadcast: Mar 22 2003 Large crowds of anti-war 1) demonstrators turned out in New York City, Saturday. Protesters marched in the streets there and in several major U.S. cities to protest the Bush adm