The surgeon was a pioneer in open heart surgery, artificial hearts and heart transplants. He worked up until his death this month in Houston, at age 99. Transcript of radio broadcast: 22 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Micha...
Aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and some cancers. But stomach bleeding is still a risk from the drug. Transcript of radio broadcast: 21 July 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. I'm...
Florida is to get more than 75,000 hectares of land to help restore famous wetlands. Transcript of radio broadcast: 21 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. U.S. Sugar is based in Clewiston, Florida. The company plans to sell...
Hundreds of songs have been written about having fun in the summertime. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 July 2008 Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember with Shirley Griffith. This week on our program, we play some of o...
A nonprofit called Give the Gift of Sight holds clinics to provide free eye exams and used glasses. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Millions of people need eyeglasses to see clearly but...
Some of his most famous movies were Tootsie and Out of Africa. Transcript of radio broadcast: 20 July 2008 VOICE ONE: Im Barbara Klein. VOICE TWO: And Im Steve Ember with People in America in VOA Special English. Today we tell about movie director a...
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke gave an economic report to Congress. And President Bush urged approval of a plan to save the country's two biggest mortgage finance companies. Transcript of radio broadcast: 18 July 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special E...
Also: A question from China about the Beijing Olympics. And ''The Story of Edgar Sawtelle,'' a book about dogs, family and a very smart boy. Transcript of radio broadcast: 17 July 2008 Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm B...
Volunteers with J.A. help students around the world understand real-life economics. Transcript of radio broadcast: 17 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Junior Achievement is an international movement to educate young people...
''For a time, I think the embargo is less evil than war,'' the outgoing president said. Finally he accepted a compromise -- trade, except with Britain and France. Transcript of radio broadcast: 16 July 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATI...
Schools across the U.S. are looking for ways to reduce transportation costs. Transcript of radio broadcast: 16 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. High fuel prices are affecting all areas of life, including education. Some sc...
For centuries, the buildings of ancient Egypt have captured the attention of historians, artists, and travelers. Transcript of radio broadcast: 15 July 2008 VOICE ONE: I'm Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: Cairo at sunset And I'm Faith Lapidus with EXPLORATIO...
Studies are finding that the vitamin known for building strong bones may also help prevent many diseases. Transcript of radio broadcast: 15 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Vitamin D helps bones and muscles grow strong and he...
More than 115 storm-related deaths have already been reported, making 2008 the deadliest year for tornadoes in the past 10 years. Transcript of radio broadcast: 14 July 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Bob Doug...
Why mulching is one of the best things to do for plants. Transcript of radio broadcast: 14 July 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Mulch is spread in a city park in Atlanta, Georgia Mulch is important to farmers. Mulch is a pro...
