BEP 106e – Presenting for Success: Using your Voice and Emp

To celebrate the holidays we are releasing a free lesson from our recent business English audio /e-book: Presenting for Success. Free copies of the transcript and online activities for this episode will also be available to listeners on Christmas Day

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Hemp is a strong, cane-like plant known throughout the world for its durability and versatility. In the US, however, the hemp industry and supporters struggle. The US government worries that citizens might figure out a way to turn durable hemp into i

法律英语：25 Federal Preemption

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

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day 23 Job Tips for Temporary Employment More and more companies are looking for temporary employees rather than permanent employees. It does not matter whether you have a skill or not, an agency can offer you employment to suit you. With a few good

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush, Putin to Meet in Attempt to Ease Tensions

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 29 June 2007 President Bush has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Bush family home this weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine. The meeting, in a secluded and relaxed oceanside setting is designed to reduce recent tens

'Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials' Explores Teen Bu

Bullies - especially aggressively hostile girls - are a topic of major interest to Rosalind Wiseman. In her non-fiction best-sellers, Queen Bees Wannabes, and Queen Bee Moms Kingpin Dads, the educator explored the way adolescent girls relate to the w

舞曲狂欢:Bwo - Tempel Of Love

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President Obama makes a statement to the press in the White House Rose Garden, beside him are unemployed workers Denise Gibson, Jim Chukalas, and Leslie Macko, 19 July 2010 President Barack Obama is urging the U.S. Senate to act this week on extendin

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New UN Mission for South Sudan to Emphasize Security, Rule of Law With South Sudan now fully independent, plans are underway to deploy a new United Nations peacekeeping force in the country. The UN Security Council unanimously approved that force las

VOA标准英语2011--Inspired by Arab Protests, Spain's Unemp

Inspired by Arab Protests, Spain's Unemployed Rally for Change Thousands of demonstrators are occupying squares in major cities across Spain, protesting high unemployment and lack of opportunities for youth, ahead of municipal elections on Sunday. Ma

VOA标准英语2012--France's First Mormon Temple Sparks Controversy

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VOA标准英语2012--Study: Chocolate, Strawberries Help Blood Pressure

Study: Chocolate, Strawberries Help Blood Pressure In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, Americans buy some $700 million worth of chocolate treats... luscious, creamy and loaded with fat. But recent studies show that dark chocolate can also be g

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A: Have you been having any problems lately? B: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked. A: Do you have a history of high blood pressure? B: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure. A: High blo

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A: How have you been feeling lately? B: Ive been feeling a little light-headed lately. A: Has your blood pressure been high before? B: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me. A: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we

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A: Have you been feeling OK lately? B: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure. A: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure? B: I dont have any symptoms of high blood pressure. A: People with high blood pressure seldom know the

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THIS IS AMERICA -May 6, 2002: Memphis, Tennessee By Shelley Gollust VOICE ONE: The music called blues was born in this southern American city. Rock and roll music also began here. This month, the city

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By David McAlary Washington 17 May 2007 Health groups are warning of a coming international epidemic of high blood pressure that will trigger an upsurge in heart disease, strokes, and kidney failure if not controlled. A report by prestigious U.S. and

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Frequent hand-washing in my job as a medical technologist and the harsh Alaskan weather combined to give me very dry skin. One night as I prepared for bed, I rubbed my hands with petroleum jelly and covered them with a pair of old white gloves. As I

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By Margaret Besheer Washington 05 March 2007 International Women's Day Thursday highlights women's struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. For many it is a day to celebrate progress. For others, it is a reminder of just how far they s

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