VOA标准英语2011--Struggle Against AIDS Makes Progress But More Gains Needed

Struggle Against AIDS Makes Progress But More Gains Needed As communities around the globe mark World AIDS Day December 1, HIV infection rates in some parts of the world are surging, and remaining stubbornly steady in many other regions. At the same

VOA标准英语2011--Olsen Shines in Cult Psychological Thriller

Olsen Shines in Cult Psychological Thriller Oscar buzz surrounds the star of a new psychological thriller about a young woman who escapes a cult in Martha Marcy May Marlene. Martha is a troubled woman in her 20s when she first meets Patrick, the char

VOA标准英语2011--'The Muppets!' Are Back in New Hilarious Adventure

'The Muppets!' Are Back in New Hilarious Adventure Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, The Swedish Chef and the entire gang are back together for a hilarious new adventure after more than a decade out of the spotlight. Their new film is titled - appropriate

VOA标准英语2011--The Cat is Back in 'Puss In Boots'

The Cat is Back in 'Puss In Boots' A furry feline from the Shrek films now has his own animated adventure in the fairy tale comedy Puss In Boots. This orange tabby cuts a dashing figure, from his wide-brimmed hat to his rugged leather boots, with his

VOA标准英语2011--Egyptians Wary About Future as Historic Elections Begin

Egyptians Wary About Future as Historic Elections Begin Egypt is entering the next stage of its political transition with parliamentary elections, a process that started Monday and is expected to continue for three months. But, after a tumultuous yea

VOA标准英语2011--Roller Skating Becomes Popular US Sport for Women

Roller Skating Becomes Popular US Sport for Women Roller derby was once a popular sport for men and women in the United States until it fizzled out a few decades ago. Then, about ten years ago, it was revived in Austin, Texas, as an amateur sport for

VOA标准英语2011--Caregivers Boost Alzheimer's Awareness

Caregivers Boost Alzheimer's Awareness November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's. U.S. President Barack Obama called upon the people of the United States t

VOA标准英语2011--Tobacco Farmers Harvest Shrimp

Tobacco Farmers Harvest Shrimp Its harvest time in Tennessee, but the Corbin family matriarch isnt gearing up to harvest the typical corn, cotton, or soybeans. Jane Corbin and her sons are draining a pond to gather the fresh water shrimp, or prawns,

VOA标准英语2011--Experts: Deficit Threatens Ancient Italian Treasures

Experts: Deficit Threatens Ancient Italian Treasures Each year roughly 2-and-a-half million tourists visit Pompeii. Described by archaeologists as the worlds most important window on the ancient world, the bustling Roman Empire town was buried under

VOA标准英语2011--Thai Flood Victims Face Challenges Returning Home

Thai Flood Victims Face Challenges Returning Home Thailands historic floods are now slowly receding. But in Bangkok, scores of evacuees are reluctant to go home. As the government discusses how to compensate flood victims for their losses, residents

VOA标准英语2011--Actor Robert Davi Sings Sinatra

Actor Robert Davi Sings Sinatra After spending more than half of his lifetime making movies, Robert Davi has released Davi Sings Sinatra - On The Road To Romance . Coming from an Italian-American home you know there are two figures that you look up t

VOA标准英语2011--'Immortals' Offers Fresh Take on Greek Myths

'Immortals' Offers Fresh Take on Greek Myths The old fashioned swords and sandals adventure comes back to movie screens with a fresh take on ancient Greek mythology in Immortals. The stage is set for an epic struggle when the power-mad King Hyperion

VOA标准英语2011--Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Longtime Outsiders as New Establishment?

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Longtime Outsiders as New Establishment? The Muslim Brotherhood is considered likely to be the biggest beneficiary of Egypt's first post-revolution elections - a nationwide vote for parliament that begins Monday. But the B

VOA标准英语2011--Virtual Center Keeps Seniors on Their Toes

Virtual Center Keeps Seniors on Their Toes In a small community in Virginia, elderly residents have developed a program that helps them stay active and involved, without having a huge impact on the local government budget. Edna Ludden, 71, attends on

VOA标准英语2011--The Science of Climate Change

The Science of Climate Change Climate negotiators are meeting in Durban, South Africa beginning from November 28-December 9 to discuss the planet's changing climate. The first decade of this century was the hottest on record. Polar ice is melting. Gl

VOA标准英语2011--Writing Program Supplements US Public Education

Writing Program Supplements US Public Education For almost 10 years, a unique non-profit organization called 826 has been helping students across the United States become better writers by tapping into their creativity. Founded in San Francisco by th

VOA标准英语2011--'My Week with Marilyn' Captures Icon's Volatility

'My Week with Marilyn' Captures Icon's Volatility In the summer of 1956, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe joined the equally iconic British actor, Laurence Olivier, to film The Prince and the Showgirl in London. My Week with Marilyn is based on Colin

VOA标准英语2011--Study: Peanut Therapy Cures Kids' Allergies

Study: Peanut Therapy Cures Kids' Allergies Researchers at Duke University in North Carolina believe they can prevent dangerous allergic reactions to peanuts by exposing children's immune systems to tiny amounts of the food, according to a study publ

VOA标准英语2011--Acupuncture by Untrained Providers Poses Risks for Kids

Acupuncture by Untrained Providers Poses Risks for Kids In the hands of trained practitioners, acupuncture is a safe medical treatment, even for children. But a new study finds when acupuncture is performed by untrained providers, it can pose a serio

VOA标准英语2011--Spray Detects Hard-to-Find Tumors

Spray Detects Hard-to-Find Tumors Surgeons may soon have a new tool to help locate early-stage cancerous growths; a spray that turns fluorescent green when it comes into contact with tumors. The spray is clear, but contains a non-toxic dye that almos