Friday, June 25, 2010

US Lawmakers Push Bill to Punish China on Currency


US Lawmakers Push Bill to Punish China on Currency

VOAvideo US lawmakers are pushing new legislation that would punish China, accusing Beijing of manipulating its currency to give the country an unfair edge in global trade. The latest charges come days after China pledged limited currency reforms to allow the yuan to appreciate slightly. But the US bill's sponsors say China's move is a cynical attempt to deflect criticism of its monetary policies ahead of the G20 meeting in Canada. Mil Arcega files a report.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Markets Rally on China's Announcement That Yuan Will Float More Freely



VOANews: Markets Rally on China's Announcement That Yuan Will Float More Freely

VOAvideo — June 22, 2010 — Market analysts say The New York Stock Exchange and other world markets are extending a rally Monday which began after China announced it would allow its currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar. Critics say the Chinese have kept it unofficially low to boost their exports. A stronger yuan will make imports, including American goods, more affordable for Chinese buyers. VOA's Laurel Bowman has that story.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

China's Global Media Push Includes Broadcasts to Suburban Washington



VOAVideo: China's Global Media Push Includes Broadcasts to Suburban Washington

VOAvideo — June 15, 2010 — At a time when Western media companies are cutting back, Chinese government-run news services are expanding. Rapidly. The Chinese effort includes weekday broadcasts from a small radio station, just outside Washington. VOA's Laurel Bowman visited WUST-AM in Falls Church, Virginia and filed this report.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my dad, Gene Gagliardi, to the Milpitas Dads, and all fathers, everywhere! Happy Father's Day to my dad, Gene Gagliardi, to the Milpitas Dads, and all fathers, everywhere!

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Young Workers Lead Growing Labor Unrest in China


Family members of Foxconn worker Ma Xiangquian protest outside a company center in Shenzhen in May. A series of suicides by Foxconn workers has brought attention to pay and working conditions at the electronics maker.


Demands for better pay and work conditions result in strikes, suicides download MP3

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

ESL Podcast 590 – Paying Airline Fees

Shanghai and San Francisco are sister cities.
The SF Asian Art Museum is hosting an art exhibit from Shanghai.

ESL Podcast 590 – Paying Airline Fees

Flying in an airplane is getting more and more expensive. Find out why in this episode Download Podcast

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

ESL 5 Global Cuisine Part 3



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Milpitas Adult Ed supports Measure B!



Milpitas Adult Ed ESL/Citizenship proudly waving Measure B signs.

Vote Yes For Measure B! This is a group to encourage Milpitas residents to Vote Yes for a parcel tax on June 8, 2010. Schools will face more budget cuts again. If the ballot initiative is defeated, Milpitas schools could lose music, art, and sports programs.

A victory will require a two thirds majority. Meaning, for every No vote, the kids of Milpitas will need 2 Yes votes. The parcel tax is to save programs, not for salary.

The tax is $84 for 5 years for property owners. If you break it down, that equals $0.23 per day for 5 years. $7 a month for 5 years. Seniors are exempt.