http://www.odeo.com/channels/79919-VOA-Special-English-MP3-and-Text no Spoken in slower easier-to-understand English. Designed for people whose first language is not English. You can easily listen to the MP3 files and read the text online at http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/ . iPod and iTunes users can see the complete text by accessing the DESCRIPTION. [http://feeds.feedburner.com/voa] Spoken in slower easier-to-understand English. Designed for people whose first language is not English. You can easily listen to the MP3 files and read the text online at http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/ . iPod and iTunes users can see the complete text by accessing the DESCRIPTION. [http://feeds.feedburner.com/voa] Limited vocabulary and spoken slightly slower than most news announcer speak. en-us 40 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:46:53 -0800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:46:53 -0800 Formal Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25440477-Bringing-Young-People-Together-by-Video EDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, world religions, nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and politics. EDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, world religions, nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and politics. EDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, world religions, nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and politics. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25440477 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:46:53 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25439488-The-American-Civil-War-Lincoln-s-Gettysburg-Address MAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there. MAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there. MAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25439488 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:03:38 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436590-Vaccine-Shortage-a-Concern-in-Fight-Against-H1N1 HEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, often called swine flu, was first reported in Mexico in April. HEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, often called swine flu, was first reported in Mexico in April. HEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, often called swine flu, was first reported in Mexico in April. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25436590 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:31:49 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436591-On-the-Great-Lakes-the-Wreck-of-the-Edmund-Fitzgerald-and-More EXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada. EXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada. EXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25436591 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:23:04 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429697-Why-Holding-Fruit-on-Trees-May-Limit-Next-Year-s-Crop AGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees. AGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees. AGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429697 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:36:32 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25421186-Words-and-Their-Stories-Wildcat WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day. WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day. WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25421186 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:53:21 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25421187-Helen-Keller-1880-1968-Out-of-a-World-of-Darkness-and-Silence-She-Brought-Hope-to-Millions-of-People-Around-the-World PEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear. PEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear. PEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25421187 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:52:03 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25417316-A-Second-Term-for-Karzai-US-Jobless-Rate-at-10-2 IN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term. IN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term. IN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25417316 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:17 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25411826-So-Where-Are-the-Jobs ECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September. ECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September. ECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25411826 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:48 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25411827-150-Years-Later-Remembering-John-Brown-s-Raid-Harpers-Ferry-WV AMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion. AMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion. AMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25411827 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:11 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409513-High-School-Exchange-Students-in-US-Share-Their-Thoughts EDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far. EDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far. EDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25409513 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:48:44 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409514-American-History-Series-South-Sees-Protests-in-North-as-an-Opening MAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won. MAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won. MAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25409514 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:46:02 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390346-US-to-End-HIV-Travel-Ban-in-January HEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this. HEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this. HEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390346 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:50:02 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390347-Getting-a-Feel-for-Textile-Arts-Around-the-World EXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread. EXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread. EXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390347 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:46:06 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390354-Researchers-Give-the-Green-Flag-to-a-Race-Car SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers. SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers. SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25390354 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:36:44 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390355-Group-Works-to-Expand-Supply-of-Cattle-Vaccine-in-Africa AGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fever. The disease is widespread in eleven countries. AGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fever. The disease is widespread in eleven countries. AGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fever. The disease is widespread in eleven countries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25390355 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:32:14 -0800 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369705-Charles-Schulz-1922-2000-He-Drew-Peanuts-for-50-Years PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century. PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century. PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25369705 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:56:49 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25362914-Targeting-Violence-Against-Women-in-Armed-Conflicts IN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number disputed by the military government. IN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number disputed by the military government. IN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number disputed by the military government. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25362914 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:01:22 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25362915-Short-Story-Young-Man-Axelbrod AMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/ AMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/ AMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/ tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25362915 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:55:49 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25361806-In-the-US-the-New-Look-of-Gas-Exploration ECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal. ECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal. ECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25361806 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:17:45 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25361807-Seeing-the-Hope-Diamond-in-All-Its-Natural-Beauty AMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diamond is one of the largest and most famous jewels in the world. AMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diamond is one of the largest and most famous jewels in the world. AMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diamond is one of the largest and most famous jewels in the world. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25361807 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:14:27 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25348030-College-Guide-Aims-to-Help-Students-Avoid-a-Thin-Education EDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literature. EDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literature. EDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literature. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25348030 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:43:05 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25348031-American-History-Lee-and-His-Army-Cross-Into-the-North MAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, felt the pressure more severely, because it was weaker in troop strength and industrial strength. MAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, felt the pressure more severely, because it was weaker in troop strength and industrial strength. MAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, felt the pressure more severely, because it was weaker in troop strength and industrial strength. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25348031 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:40:32 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25339839-Punishment-or-Reward-Which-Works-Better-on-Behavior HEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards. HEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards. HEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25339839 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:56:41 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25339840-Woodworking-and-Phil-Brown EXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look. EXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look. EXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25339840 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:55:14 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25312773-A-Musical-History-of-the-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame THIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at those concerts. THIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at those concerts. THIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at those concerts. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25312773 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:05:33 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25305436-Pakistan-Under-Pressure-From-Wave-of-Attacks IN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters. IN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters. IN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25305436 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:02:31 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296919-Nobel-Recognizes-Research-Into-Economic-Governance ECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of how economic activity is governed within companies, communities and other groups. ECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of how economic activity is governed within companies, communities and other groups. ECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of how economic activity is governed within companies, communities and other groups. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296919 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:32 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296920-Anjulie-Writes-Deeply-Personal-Songs-With-Caribbean-Roots AMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50. AMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50. AMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296920 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:04:36 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25288943-American-History-Series-The-South-Wins-a-Battle-but-Loses-Stonewall-Jackson THE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ... THE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ... THE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25288943 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:28:30 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25288944-Getting-Students-Excited-About-a-Life-in-the-Biosciences EDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, one of the ... EDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, one of the ... EDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, one of the ... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25288944 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:27:40 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25283245-Leprosy-An-Old-Disease-That-Claimed-a-New-Saint HEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium. HEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium. HEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25283245 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:20:08 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25283246-Hip-Hop-Goes-Global-to-a-Socially-Active-Beat EXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message. EXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message. EXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25283246 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:19:47 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25268854-Jack-Benny-1894-1974-He-Won-Hearts-Mostly-by-Making-Fun-of-Himself PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh. PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh. PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25268854 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:16:57 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25263611-Obama-Faced-With-Two-Wars-Wins-Peace-Prize IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25263611 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:07:46 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25263612-Johansson-Trades-Film-for-Song-on-Pete-Yorn-s-Break-Up AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25263612 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:07:22 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259789-Cities-Now-Home-to-More-Than-Half-of-All-People ECONOMICS REPORT ECONOMICS REPORT ECONOMICS REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25259789 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:14:24 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259790-Brown-s-Lost-Symbol-Finds-Plenty-of-Readers AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25259790 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:14:03 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25253841-American-History-Series-Lincoln-Declares-Slaves-Free-in-Rebel-States MAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried to leave. MAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried to leave. MAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried to leave. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25253841 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:59:39 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25253842-Ghost-and-Guest-Authors-Still-a-Concern-for-Medical-Journals VOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary authors, also called guest authors, receive credit in a published study but had little to do with designing it or writing the article. VOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary authors, also called guest authors, receive credit in a published study but had little to do with designing it or writing the article. VOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary authors, also called guest authors, receive credit in a published study but had little to do with designing it or writing the article. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25253842 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:57:44 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25248260-Three-Scientists-Win-Nobel-Prize-in-Medicine HEALTH REPORT HEALTH REPORT HEALTH REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25248260 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:34:55 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25248261-The-Grand-Canyon-A-True-Wonder-of-the-World EXPLORATIONS EXPLORATIONS EXPLORATIONS tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25248261 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:34:36 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25245821-Do-It-Yourself-Pruning-Plants-First-of-Two-Parts AGRICULTURE REPORT AGRICULTURE REPORT AGRICULTURE REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25245821 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:35 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25228357-Nina-Simone-1933-2003-Singer-Was-Active-in-the-Civil-Rights-Movement PEOPLE IN AMERICA PEOPLE IN AMERICA PEOPLE IN AMERICA tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25228357 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:48:43 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25227414-Crime-Labs-in-US-Come-Under-a-Microscope%C2%A0%C2%A0 IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25227414 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:37:17 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25222152-A-Contest-to-Capture-Democracy-on-Video AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC AMERICAN MOSAIC tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25222152 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:34:02 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25222153-Rebalancing-the-World-Economy ECONOMICS REPORT ECONOMICS REPORT ECONOMICS REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25222153 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:33:48 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25218298-Authors-of-Medical-Studies-Not-Always-Who-They-Seem EDUCATION REPORT EDUCATION REPORT EDUCATION REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25218298 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:50:02 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25208707-Findings-Raise-Hopes-for-Progress-on-AIDS-Vaccine HEALTH REPORT HEALTH REPORT HEALTH REPORT tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25208707 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:47:12 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text) http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25208708-Widespread-Water-Found-on-Surface-of-Moon EXPLORATIONS EXPLORATIONS EXPLORATIONS tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25208708 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:46:52 -0700 no VOA Special English (MP3 and Text)