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13 Liberal and Conservative News GLOSSARY rag a poor-quality, unimportant newspaper * Hennah writes for the local rag, but she dreams of becoming a reporter for anational newspaper. news coverage the stories and events that are discussed in a newspap
Tony Gargagliano's father came to New York from Italy and held on to many of his Old World ways Time again for StoryCorps, the project that is travelling the country recording your stories. Today it's hailed from New York City, that is where Cathie
来自中国的雇员Dana跟同事Charlie聊天儿,说自己要去美国朋友家过圣诞,请Charlie给她讲讲美国人过圣诞的习俗。 D: I've heard that some Americans celebrate and open presents on Christmas Eve, while others choose Ch
Unit 101 Easter Day Traditions Easter Day is commonly observed on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs between March 22 and April 25. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death
Merry Christmas everyone! We know were early this year, but we wanted time to get you in the Christmas spirit. This holiday season, Harp and Maura look at Christmas over the years, talking about their own Christmas traditions and how things change as
Anchor: From its massive trade surplus with United States to its funding of America's ballooning deficit, China's economy has become increasingly intertwined with her own. And this wouldn't be possible without the extraordinary thrift of ordinary Chi
By Zulima Palacio Albuquerque, New Mexico 08 August 2007 Navajo rugs are highly regarded for their fine hand weaving and designs. They are often expensive and are considered by many to be quite beautiful. Producer Zulima Palacio traveled to Albuquerq
By Phuong Tran Dakar 16 March 2007 In some African countries when a woman's husband dies, it is common for her to marry one of his brothers. For many families, this ensures someone will take care of the widow and her children, and that she remains p
Most histories of African Americans at sea focus on slave ships, which transported their human cargo from Africa to the United States or other parts of the world. But a new exhibit in the port city of Philadelphia expands that story to reveal the su
American Students Find New Expressions of Faith Going to college is often a chance for young adults to explore attitudes, ideas and beliefs different from the ones they grew up with. In many cases, students are finding new ways to express their faith
By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 24 October 2006 The modern state of Azerbaijan is just 15 years old, but the country, a part of the former Soviet Union, has maintained its distinctive traditions. Azerbaijani Americans are working to keep alive their
By Suzanne Presto Irbil 17 June 2008 The Kurdish Textile Museum in Irbil has launched a new program aimed at creating job opportunities for women, while reviving traditional Kurdish weaving skills. VOA's Suzanne Presto in Irbil attended the opening
At Smithsonian Festival, Art and Music from Black DC Neighborhoods One group at the festival performs using song and dance to showcase African traditions that are deeply rooted in Washington's black Southeast neighborhoods. The group is performing Ta
By Greg Flakus Houston 06 September 2006 Later this month, Muslims around the world will begin a month-long fast to observe Ramadan. During this time, they fast all day long and then eat in the evening. A Muslim-American filmmaker has chosen this as
今天我们要学的词是interfaith。 Interfaith, 跨宗教的。美国社会跨宗教婚姻日益普遍。 Some interfaith couples are creating their own wedding ceremonies to embrace traditions from both sides, 很多来自不同宗教的伴侣都
Bill: Why are you reading that rag? Rachel: I enjoy reading it. I like its news coverage and its incisive commentaries. Bill: Thats nothing but a liberal propaganda rag. You cant believe a thing they print in there. Rachel: Thats not true. The news s