停止开发Torcetrapib 辉瑞制药暴跌

New York City-based Pfizer Incorporated, the world's largest pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on torcetrapib, a drug they hoped to sell to treat heart disease. The drug was supposed to raise levels of what is known as good cholesterol. T

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim:小植物有大学问

在这个有趣演讲中，生物学家Ameenah Gurib-Fakim介绍了在孤岛和非洲大陆上的稀有植物。其中包括变形树，或许能治疗哮喘的小岛香油膏，以及能解决未来食品危机的猴面包树和猴苹果

新标准初中英语八年级(上):UNIT2 Library rules

[00:00.00]Module 12 RULES [00:03.96]UNIT 2 You must be quiet in the library [00:08.91]1 Listen and read [00:12.44]LIBRARY RULES [00:14.67]These are the rules of the library. [00:17.81]Please pay attention to them at all times. [00:22.44]You must not

France Willing to Train Iraq's Police, Military, says Defens

France Willing to Train Iraq's Police, Military, says Defense Minister Laurie Kassman French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie says her government is willing to help train Iraq's police and milita

情景英语对话：Looking for the Library(3)

A: What are you looking for? B: I have been looking everywhere for the library. A: How long have you been looking for it? B: Ive been searching for the library for an hour. A: I can help you. B: I would really appreciate your help. A: You do know how

情景英语对话：Looking for the Library(1)

A: Are you looking for something? B: Im trying to find the library. A: How long have you been trying to find it? B: Ive been looking for it for a while now. A: I can help you find it if you want help. B: I would like that. A: Do you know where the mo

2006年VOA标准英语-Japan, US Clear Last Big Hurdle for Defens

By Steve Herman Tokyo 24 April 2006 The last major stumbling block has been cleared for the United States and Japan to initiate a realignment of American forces in Japan. The breakthrough came when th

VOA标准英语2009年-Clinton: US is Not Shelving Missile Defens

By David Gollust State Department 18 September 2009 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton responds during qa session at Brookings Institution in Washington, 18 Sep 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a policy speech Friday defended the Obam

VOA标准英语2009-Australia to Beef Up Military as Regional Defens

Australia plans an overhaul of its armed forces in preparation for a more volatile Asia-Pacific region caused by the United States' fading dominance and China's rise. The government plans to buy 12 submarines along with an array of ships, helicopter

Libyan Rebels Claim to Retake Key Oil Port Town

Libyan rebels are claiming to have captured the strategic oil port town of Brega Saturday as fighting continues against forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Popular protests are also continuing across the region, especially in Yemen and Syr

VOA标准英语2011--CIA Secretly at Work Inside Libya

Published reports say CIA officers are at work inside Libya. But just what they are doing is not clear and, in keeping with practice, the CIA would not comment on the reports. The Obama administration has said it has not yet decided whether to arm th

英语情景对话-Applying for a Library Card(1)

A: What can I help you with today? B: I need to check out this book. A: Do you have your library card? B: I dont have one. A: Would you like to apply for one right now? B: Thats fine. A: Im going to need you to fill out the application. B: All right.

英语情景对话-Applying for a Library Card(2)

A: May I help you? B: Could I check out this book? A: Let me see your library card. B: I need to get one. A: You can apply for one right now, if youd like. B: Okay. Let me do that right now. A: Could you fill out this application? B: Im finished. Her

英语情景对话-Applying for a Library Card(3)

A: What do you need? B: I would like to check out a book. A: Im going to need your library card. B: I dont have a library card. A: Why dont you apply for one right now? B: Sure. That would be great. A: Please fill out this application. B: Okay. Here

2007年VOA标准英语-Indonesia, Russia Sign Trade and Defense Deals

By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 06 September 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Indonesia to finalize a $1 billion defense agreement and to strengthen economic ties. Chad Bouchard reports from Jakarta. The defense package opens a line of credi

2007年VOA标准英语-Analysts Generally Give Liberia's Johnson-Sirle

By Nico Colombant Dakar 16 January 2007 One year into the term of Liberia's post-war President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, many foreign analysts and aid workers are joining Liberians in giving her good marks for a job well done. But they also point to se

VOA标准英语2008年-Rice Meets Polish Counterpart on Missile Defens

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met her Polish counterpart, Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, for more talks on a possible Polish role in a U.S. regional missile defense system in Europe. Rice leaves Washington late Monday on a European mission t

OMG!美语 Jib Jab

1) blabbering 瞎说，胡扯 2) nonsense 废话 3) jibber-jabber 碎碎念，扯淡 有一个说法叫左耳进右耳出，是不是别人在瞎说的时候你的状态呢？

2007年VOA标准英语-Analysts: Libby Conviction Could be Problematic

By Jim Malone Washington 07 March 2007 Lawyers for former White House aide Lewis Libby are preparing their request for a new trial in the wake of Libby's conviction Tuesday. Libby was found guilty of lying, perjury and obstruction of justice in conn

Ibra to miss Juve clash

ROME, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Italian giants AC Milan will see their striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sidelined in the clash against league leaders Juventus on February 25, as the Swedish international was handed a three-match ban on Monday. The Swede, who has