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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Monday, June 29, 2009

A Great Musical Talent Passes

VOAVideo: A Great Musical Talent Passes

Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50. He leaves behind an enormous legacy of pop/rock music that he wrote, produced and performed in a groundbreaking career that spanned decades. Even though his star waned in recent years, he was still beloved by millions of fans. VOA's Deborah Block reports.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Eating Spoiled Food

ESL Podcast 490 – Eating Spoiled Food
Be careful that the food you eat is fresh. Learn how to talk about it when it isn’t in English in this episode. Download Podcast

Tip: when the weather is hot, food spoils much more quickly--even when food is kept cool or in the shade.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Michael Jackson

People around the world are paying their respects to International pop star Michael Jackson. Jackson died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Thursday at the age of 50 in Los Angeles. An autopsy is planned for Friday (June 26th), though results aren't likely to be final until toxicology tests could be completed. The Los Angeles County Coroner says if a cause can be determined by the autopsy, they will announce the results. Meanwhile, a day after his death people around the world are reacting and paying tribute to the pop icon. VOA's has more on the story.

VOANews: The Talented but Tragic Life of Michael Jackson
On IN THE NEWS: Fans mourn the death of ''the King of Pop'' in Los Angeles at age 50. Next month he was supposed to start a comeback tour in London.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Studying in the US: The Job Market

VOANews: Studying in the US: The Job Market
Employers are hiring fewer college graduates and fewer interns because of the recession. Part 40 of our Foreign Student Series.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Are Cheaper Meals Costing Americans Their Health?

VOAVideo: Are Cheaper Meals Costing Americans Their Health?

Nutritionists warn that people in the United States are at risk of obesity and long-term health problems as they substitute cheap, fast food for healthy meals to try to weather the economic slump. From Washington, Kate Moody reports.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Parties Promote Make-It-Yourself Cleaning Products

VOAVideo: Parties Promote Make-It-Yourself Cleaning Products

Reports suggest that commercial home cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that could affect human health and the environment. An advocacy group that has sought better regulation and greater disclosure about cleaning products is promoting a way to help consumers create their own eco-friendly cleaners. It is called the Green Cleaning Party. VOA's June Soh reports on this grass-roots effort. Amy Katz narrates.