Friday, July 8, 2011

ESL Podcast 701 – Improving Your Looks

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ESL Podcast 701 – Improving Your Looks

They say real beauty is on the inside. Find out what to do when that isn’t good enough in this episode. Download Podcast

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Hopes for First Female Prime Minister in Thailand's Male Dominated Politics



VOAVideo: Hopes for First Female Prime Minister in Thailand's Male Dominated Politics

Thailand is set to have its first female Prime Minister in Yingluck Shinawatra, younger sister of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Her victory as leader of the opposition Pheu Thai party has raised hopes that women can play a larger role in the country's male-dominated politics. But many question if she can emerge from her brother's shadow, let alone challenge Thai society's cultural and social barriers for women. VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Bangkok.

Monday, July 4, 2011

San Jose Rose, White, and Blue Parade 2011



San Jose Rose, White, and Blue Parade 2011

The San Jose Rose, White, and Blue Parade 2011 along The Alameda, in the Rose Garden District. Cameo appearances by Judy Connell, Marshal Connell, Kansen Chu, and SJ Mayor Chuck Reed.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

English Express: Photographs



BBC English Express: Photographs
We asked people in London: "What is your most treasured photograph
and why?" Listen to what they told us and join the conversation at http://bbc.in/mEttPR

Saturday, July 2, 2011

A Crowd of Superheroes at the Movie Theater

VOALearning English:A Crowd of Superheroes at the Movie Theater

New releases include "Green Lantern and “X-Men,” but also family films like “Kung Fu Panda 2” THIS IS AMERICA (download mp3)

Friday, July 1, 2011

Urban Farm Prospers in Downtown Area



VOAVideo: Urban Farm Prospers in Downtown Area

Ninety year old Charlie Koiner cares for a small plot of land just a few blocks from a busy downtown near Washington DC. He has been growing fruits and vegetables here since this suburb was mostly undeveloped rural land, and selling his produce in local farmers markets.