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SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Shirley Griffith. STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. Some of the best movies of the year are released in December. Many will be competing for Academy Awards next year. This week
Paris Conference to Discuss Climate Change, Rising Oceans Some of the world's leading experts on oceans and climate change are meeting in Paris this week to discuss why oceans are rising, and where to channel scarce research funds to study the pheno
US Supreme Court Considers Gay Marriage A huge crowd both for and against gay marriage swarmed outside the Supreme Court, eager to take part in what may turn out to be a pivotal moment in the struggle for equal rights for gay Americans. At issue is C
On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court approved same-sex marriages in the state of California. By a vote of 4 to 3, the court declared that limiting a marriage to a union between a man and a woman violated the state constitution. The courts de
New York Bay Cleanup Focuses on Hindu Ritual Items The sound of gentle waves and the call of wild shorebirds are normally all you can hear on the shores of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, an oasis of nature just a few kilometers from the bustling urban
A quest for honor becomes a test of friendship and respect for a Roman warrior and his slave in ancient Britain. The adventure set 20 centuries ago is re-told in a new film starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell and directed by Kevin MacDonald. Here'
A: Hey, lets pull over and look at that house over there. B: Yes, that looks great! Is it on our Open House list? A: Yes, it is on our list. B: Well, it looks great from the curb. Lets go on inside. A: Lets sign the registry. The realtor looks kind o
A: What is that plastic cup for? B: Your doctor has requested a urine sample. A: Am I supposed to pee into the cup? B: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup. A: Then
by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I
The day after Thanksgiving has become Americas wildest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, chain stores all across the nation open early on Friday. Some stores open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some sleepyhead stores, li
By Lisa Bryant Sevran, France 27 October 2006 People walk in silence as they take part in a memorial march in Clichy-sous-Bois, northeastern Paris, Oct. 27, 2006 France is marking the first anniversary of rioting in the immigrant-heavy suburbs of Pa
THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: A Friendship Helps Guide World War 2 Diplomacy STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. Im Steve Ember. (MUSIC) History is full of examples of leaders joining t
DEVELOPMENT REPORT – May 27, 2002: Child Nutrition Program By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Development Report. A new program has been launched to provide children in developing countrie
By Patricia Nunan Trincomalee 29 June 2006 As Sri Lanka threatens to slide back into all-out civil war, much talk is focused on paramilitaries - armed groups accused of carrying out attacks on civilians. Both the government and the Tamil Tiger separ
Several US States to Let Voters Decide Same-Sex Marriage DeRionne Pollard and Robyn Jones are raising their six-year-old son Myles like other families in a loving home environment. They have been a couple for 23 years and wed in California three year
A: So, you know how to drive, right? B: I'm pretty good. A: Do you think you can teach me? B: Did you get your learner's permit yet? A: I have it already. B: Do you have any experience driving a car? A: I've only done it once. B: Do you know all the
A: Are you a good driver? B: Yes, I'm rather good at driving. A: I need you to teach me how to drive. B: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit? A: Yes, I have it. B: Have you ever driven a car before? A: I drove a car before, but only once. B: A
BBC Learning English London Life Princess Beatrice Amber:Hello, I'm Amber, and youre listening to bbclearningenglish.com. In London Life today, we travel back in time to hear about the life of Princess Beatrice, the youngest of Queen Victorias nine
By Lisa McAdams Feodosia, Crimea 09 August 2006 Many in Ukraine, particularly in the Russian-speaking south and east, remain hostile to the United States - their former Cold War foe. Russia has warned that relations between the neighbors would suffe
A: It has certainly been a long time since I saw you last. B: It has been a long time since I last saw you. A: Can you remember when we last saw each other? B: It was about two years ago that we saw each other. A: What have you been up to for the pas