http://community.myvoa.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New videos from jrogers on myVOA Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:36 GMT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:36 GMT admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-09-02T13:49:36Z 803 http://community.myvoa.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=45137&sortType=recent 0 http://community.myvoa.com/_Louisiana-Hit-Hard-By-Deepwater-Drilling-Moratorium/VIDEO/1291888/45137.html Both Republicans and Democrats in Louisiana say the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico -- put in place after the BP oil spill -- is now that state's biggest problem.  US federal government officials and many environmental activists say the temporary ban on drilling is necessary to prevent further accidents.  But people in the Gulf region are worried that many of the well-paying jobs provided by the energy industry might leave and never come back. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Venice, Louisiana. Both Republicans and Democrats in Louisiana say the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico -- put in place after the BP oil spill -- is now that state's biggest problem.  US federal government officials and many environmental activists say the temporary ban on drilling is necessary to prevent further accidents.  But people in the Gulf region are worried that many of the well-paying jobs provided by the energy industry might leave and never come back. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Venice, Louisiana. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:36 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Louisiana-Hit-Hard-By-Deepwater-Drilling-Moratorium/VIDEO/1291888/45137.html jrogers 2010-09-02T13:49:36Z myVOA Both Republicans and Democrats in Louisiana say the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico -- put in place after the BP oil spill -- is now that state's biggest problem.  US federal government officials and many environmental activists say the temporary ban on drilling is necessary to prevent further accidents.  But people in the Gulf region are worried that many of the well-paying jobs provided by the energy industry might leave and never come back. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Venice, Louisiana. nonadult false Louisiana Hit Hard By Deepwater Drilling Moratorium video 2415 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 1291888 4527844 Admin 116851 221 http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Mideast-Talks-Begin/VIDEO/1291360/45137.html The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in almost two years have begun.  U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting the discussions, with assistance from the leaders of Jordan and Egypt. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, the four Middle East leaders spoke ahead of a White House dinner on Wednesday evening. The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in almost two years have begun.  U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting the discussions, with assistance from the leaders of Jordan and Egypt. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, the four Middle East leaders spoke ahead of a White House dinner on Wednesday evening. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:43:02 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Mideast-Talks-Begin/VIDEO/1291360/45137.html jrogers 2010-09-02T10:43:02Z News and Politics myVOA The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in almost two years have begun.  U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting the discussions, with assistance from the leaders of Jordan and Egypt. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, the four Middle East leaders spoke ahead of a White House dinner on Wednesday evening. abbas, netanyahu, news and politics, obama, politics nonadult false New Mideast Talks Begin video abbas,netanyahu,news and politics,obama,politics 2687 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1291360 4527844 Admin 116851 159 http://community.myvoa.com/_Britains-Paralympic-Athletes-Preparing-for-2012-Games/VIDEO/1288062/45137.html The London-hosted Paralympic games for disabled athletes are two years away and Great Britain has begun to search for talent and bring its athletes together at a new training center in the Southwestern city of Bath.  Jennifer Glasse visited the camp and reports for VOA. The London-hosted Paralympic games for disabled athletes are two years away and Great Britain has begun to search for talent and bring its athletes together at a new training center in the Southwestern city of Bath.  Jennifer Glasse visited the camp and reports for VOA. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:31 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Britains-Paralympic-Athletes-Preparing-for-2012-Games/VIDEO/1288062/45137.html jrogers 2010-09-01T11:05:31Z myVOA The London-hosted Paralympic games for disabled athletes are two years away and Great Britain has begun to search for talent and bring its athletes together at a new training center in the Southwestern city of Bath.  Jennifer Glasse visited the camp and reports for VOA. athletes, competition, games, london, paralympic, sports nonadult false Britain's Paralympic Athletes Preparing for 2012 Games video athletes,competition,games,london,paralympic,sports 536 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United Kingdom 0 0 1288062 4527844 Admin 116851 158 http://community.myvoa.com/_Formal-End-of-US-Combat-Mission-in-Iraq-on-Tuesday/VIDEO/1282131/45137.html The United States on Tuesday (August 31) at a formal ceremony in Baghdad will end its combat mission in Iraq and complete the U.S. military's transition to an advisory and training role in support of Iraqi forces.  That effort is to continue until the end of next year, but there are significant questions about what happens after that.  VOA Pentagon Correspondent Al Pessin reports. The United States on Tuesday (August 31) at a formal ceremony in Baghdad will end its combat mission in Iraq and complete the U.S. military's transition to an advisory and training role in support of Iraqi forces.  That effort is to continue until the end of next year, but there are significant questions about what happens after that.  VOA Pentagon Correspondent Al Pessin reports. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:25:02 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Formal-End-of-US-Combat-Mission-in-Iraq-on-Tuesday/VIDEO/1282131/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-30T16:25:02Z News and Politics myVOA The United States on Tuesday (August 31) at a formal ceremony in Baghdad will end its combat mission in Iraq and complete the U.S. military's transition to an advisory and training role in support of Iraqi forces.  That effort is to continue until the end of next year, but there are significant questions about what happens after that.  VOA Pentagon Correspondent Al Pessin reports. advisory, government, handover, iraq, military, mission, news and politics, support, training, transition, troop, us, withdrawal nonadult false Formal End of US Combat Mission in Iraq on Tuesday video advisory,government,handover,iraq,military,mission,news and politics,support,training,transition,troop,us,withdrawal 3854 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Iraq 0 News and Politics 0 1282131 4527844 Admin 116851 165 http://community.myvoa.com/_Companies-Race-to-Bring-3D-To-Consumers/VIDEO/1275103/45137.html With the surging popularity of 3D movies, a number of consumer electronic companies are investing heavily to bring the new technology to more people.  Although consumer electronic experts say widespread adoption is still five to 10 years away, companies from the U.S. to Japan are betting that consumer demand will soon bring 3D into your living room. Mil Arcega has more.     With the surging popularity of 3D movies, a number of consumer electronic companies are investing heavily to bring the new technology to more people.  Although consumer electronic experts say widespread adoption is still five to 10 years away, companies from the U.S. to Japan are betting that consumer demand will soon bring 3D into your living room. Mil Arcega has more.     Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:19:50 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Companies-Race-to-Bring-3D-To-Consumers/VIDEO/1275103/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-27T12:19:50Z Entertainment myVOA With the surging popularity of 3D movies, a number of consumer electronic companies are investing heavily to bring the new technology to more people.  Although consumer electronic experts say widespread adoption is still five to 10 years away, companies from the U.S. to Japan are betting that consumer demand will soon bring 3D into your living room. Mil Arcega has more.     3d, computer, consumer, entertainment, movie, technology nonadult false Companies Race to Bring 3D To Consumers video 3d,computer,consumer,entertainment,movie,technology 3932 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Entertainment 0 1275103 4527844 Admin 116851 163 http://community.myvoa.com/_Lobbying-Pervades-Washington-Has-International-Interest/VIDEO/1269951/45137.html When public policy decisions are being made in the United States,. corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  In this third segment of our series, VOA's Jeffrey Young describes how pervasive lobbying is in Washington, and how foreign corporations and even governments are now actively involved in it. When public policy decisions are being made in the United States,. corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  In this third segment of our series, VOA's Jeffrey Young describes how pervasive lobbying is in Washington, and how foreign corporations and even governments are now actively involved in it. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:07:21 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Lobbying-Pervades-Washington-Has-International-Interest/VIDEO/1269951/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-25T15:07:21Z News and Politics myVOA When public policy decisions are being made in the United States,. corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  In this third segment of our series, VOA's Jeffrey Young describes how pervasive lobbying is in Washington, and how foreign corporations and even governments are now actively involved in it. advocacy, congress, government, hearing, influence, liasion, news and politics, politics, special interest nonadult false Lobbying Pervades Washington, Has International Interest video advocacy,congress,government,hearing,influence,liasion,news and politics,politics,special interest 1560 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1269951 4527844 Admin 116851 259 http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Orleans-Still-Recovering-From-Hurricane-Five-Years-Later/VIDEO/1269645/45137.html Five years ago this Sunday (Aug 29) Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf coast area and caused massive flooding in New Orleans after levees there failed to protect the low-lying city. New Orleans had a population of about half a million people before Katrina, but the population is now about a third smaller. Much of the "Big Easy's" culture and lifestyle has returned, but, as VOA's Greg Flakus reports from New Orleans, it is still a city struggling to recover. Five years ago this Sunday (Aug 29) Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf coast area and caused massive flooding in New Orleans after levees there failed to protect the low-lying city. New Orleans had a population of about half a million people before Katrina, but the population is now about a third smaller. Much of the "Big Easy's" culture and lifestyle has returned, but, as VOA's Greg Flakus reports from New Orleans, it is still a city struggling to recover. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:54:09 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Orleans-Still-Recovering-From-Hurricane-Five-Years-Later/VIDEO/1269645/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-25T11:54:09Z News and Politics myVOA Five years ago this Sunday (Aug 29) Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf coast area and caused massive flooding in New Orleans after levees there failed to protect the low-lying city. New Orleans had a population of about half a million people before Katrina, but the population is now about a third smaller. Much of the "Big Easy's" culture and lifestyle has returned, but, as VOA's Greg Flakus reports from New Orleans, it is still a city struggling to recover. culture, hurrican katrina, new orleans, news and politics, progress, rebuilding, recovery, spike lee nonadult false New Orleans Still Recovering From Hurricane Five Years Later video culture,hurrican katrina,new orleans,news and politics,progress,rebuilding,recovery,spike lee 2560 1 4.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1269645 4527844 Admin 116851 237 http://community.myvoa.com/_Book-Highlights-CDC-Medical-Detectives-Who-Identify-Epidemics-/VIDEO/1247902/45137.html A small group of doctors with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has worked to identify and rid the world of some of the worst epidemics of the last half century. A new book, Inside the Outbreaks, The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service, examines the group's accomplishments, and what author Mark Pendergrast and the CDC consider major, new challenges to people living healthy lives. Producer Zulima Palacio has the story. A small group of doctors with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has worked to identify and rid the world of some of the worst epidemics of the last half century. A new book, Inside the Outbreaks, The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service, examines the group's accomplishments, and what author Mark Pendergrast and the CDC consider major, new challenges to people living healthy lives. Producer Zulima Palacio has the story. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:48:53 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Book-Highlights-CDC-Medical-Detectives-Who-Identify-Epidemics-/VIDEO/1247902/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-16T16:48:53Z Science Health myVOA A small group of doctors with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has worked to identify and rid the world of some of the worst epidemics of the last half century. A new book, Inside the Outbreaks, The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service, examines the group's accomplishments, and what author Mark Pendergrast and the CDC consider major, new challenges to people living healthy lives. Producer Zulima Palacio has the story. disease, enviornment, epedemic, food, health, overweight, science nonadult false Book Highlights CDC Medical Detectives Who Identify Epidemics video disease,enviornment,epedemic,food,health,overweight,science 2494 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1247902 4527844 Admin 116851 176 http://community.myvoa.com/_Public-Appearances-Raise-Questions-about-Fidel-Castros-Role-in-Cuba/VIDEO/1241126/45137.html A series of recent public appearances by Fidel Castro is raising questions about what role the former president is taking in Cuba's communist government, and what impact that might have on the island nation's decades-old differences with the United States. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Miami. A series of recent public appearances by Fidel Castro is raising questions about what role the former president is taking in Cuba's communist government, and what impact that might have on the island nation's decades-old differences with the United States. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Miami. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:38:59 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Public-Appearances-Raise-Questions-about-Fidel-Castros-Role-in-Cuba/VIDEO/1241126/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-13T17:38:59Z News and Politics myVOA A series of recent public appearances by Fidel Castro is raising questions about what role the former president is taking in Cuba's communist government, and what impact that might have on the island nation's decades-old differences with the United States. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Miami. addresses, appearances, castro, cuba, former president, news and politics, politics nonadult false Public Appearances Raise Questions about Fidel Castro's Role in Cuba video addresses,appearances,castro,cuba,former president,news and politics,politics 3521 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Cuba 0 News and Politics 0 1241126 4527844 Admin 116851 214 http://community.myvoa.com/_Amnesty-International-Report-says-Women-Girls-in-Nairobi-Slums-at-Risk-of-Rape/VIDEO/1231558/45137.html A recent report by Amnesty International says women and girls living in Nairobi's more than 200 slums are at constant risk of being raped, especially after dark. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Kenya's capital. A recent report by Amnesty International says women and girls living in Nairobi's more than 200 slums are at constant risk of being raped, especially after dark. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Kenya's capital. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:23:46 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Amnesty-International-Report-says-Women-Girls-in-Nairobi-Slums-at-Risk-of-Rape/VIDEO/1231558/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-10T14:23:46Z News and Politics myVOA A recent report by Amnesty International says women and girls living in Nairobi's more than 200 slums are at constant risk of being raped, especially after dark. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Kenya's capital. attack, clean, conditions, economy, health, human, indignity, kenya, living, news and politics, poor, rape, raped, rights, sanitation, security, sub-standard, to, women nonadult false Amnesty International Report says Women, Girls in Nairobi Slums at Risk of Rape video attack,clean,conditions,economy,health,human,indignity,kenya,living,news and politics,poor,rape,raped,rights,sanitation,security,sub-standard,to,women 4275 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Kenya 0 News and Politics 0 1231558 4527844 Admin 116851 274 http://community.myvoa.com/_Researchers-Say-Several-Factors-Contribute-to-Autism/VIDEO/1229255/45137.html A conference on autism is taking place in (the eastern state of) Pennsylvania. The aim is to help teachers and parents deal with  challenges faced by children with autism.  The disease affects a person's ability to communicate and interact but symptoms vary. New studies are challenging formerly held beliefs that autism is passed down genetically. Now some experts say a child's environment has to be taken into account. More from VOA's Vidushi Sinha. A conference on autism is taking place in (the eastern state of) Pennsylvania. The aim is to help teachers and parents deal with  challenges faced by children with autism.  The disease affects a person's ability to communicate and interact but symptoms vary. New studies are challenging formerly held beliefs that autism is passed down genetically. Now some experts say a child's environment has to be taken into account. More from VOA's Vidushi Sinha. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:46:41 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Researchers-Say-Several-Factors-Contribute-to-Autism/VIDEO/1229255/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-09T17:46:41Z Science Health myVOA A conference on autism is taking place in (the eastern state of) Pennsylvania. The aim is to help teachers and parents deal with  challenges faced by children with autism.  The disease affects a person's ability to communicate and interact but symptoms vary. New studies are challenging formerly held beliefs that autism is passed down genetically. Now some experts say a child's environment has to be taken into account. More from VOA's Vidushi Sinha. autism, causes, cognition, conference, disorder, environmental, experts, exposure, funding, genetic, health, hearing, lawmakers, medical, predisposition, research, science, us nonadult false Researchers Say Several Factors Contribute to Autism video autism,causes,cognition,conference,disorder,environmental,experts,exposure,funding,genetic,health,hearing,lawmakers,medical,predisposition,research,science,us 3186 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1229255 4527844 Admin 116851 169 http://community.myvoa.com/_California-Entrepreneur-Offers-African-Farmers-Way-to-Get-Out-of-Poverty/VIDEO/1228494/45137.html A California social entrepreneur is fighting poverty in Africa. Through a program called Kickstart, he sells, rather then gives, small pumps to poor farmers in an effort to encourage entrepreneurship. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.  A California social entrepreneur is fighting poverty in Africa. Through a program called Kickstart, he sells, rather then gives, small pumps to poor farmers in an effort to encourage entrepreneurship. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.  Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:33:58 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_California-Entrepreneur-Offers-African-Farmers-Way-to-Get-Out-of-Poverty/VIDEO/1228494/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-09T14:33:58Z Economy myVOA A California social entrepreneur is fighting poverty in Africa. Through a program called Kickstart, he sells, rather then gives, small pumps to poor farmers in an effort to encourage entrepreneurship. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.  africa, agriculture, economy, entrepreneur, environment, farmers, kickstart, pump, water nonadult false California Entrepreneur Offers African Farmers Way to Get Out of Poverty video africa,agriculture,economy,entrepreneur,environment,farmers,kickstart,pump,water 3599 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Economy 0 1228494 4527844 Admin 116851 179 http://community.myvoa.com/_Sudanese-in-US-Concerned-About-Southern-Sudan-Future-/VIDEO/1218536/45137.html In Africa, a new state could be created in 2011.  The tentative date for a referendum in Sudan on whether Southern Sudan will secede and form a new nation is January next year.  The referendum is part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, or CPA, between the government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, or SPLM, in the south.  In Africa, a new state could be created in 2011.  The tentative date for a referendum in Sudan on whether Southern Sudan will secede and form a new nation is January next year.  The referendum is part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, or CPA, between the government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, or SPLM, in the south.  Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:57:42 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Sudanese-in-US-Concerned-About-Southern-Sudan-Future-/VIDEO/1218536/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-05T16:57:42Z News and Politics myVOA In Africa, a new state could be created in 2011.  The tentative date for a referendum in Sudan on whether Southern Sudan will secede and form a new nation is January next year.  The referendum is part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, or CPA, between the government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, or SPLM, in the south.  al-bashir, challenges, cpa, democracy, diaspora, historic, independence, news and politics, referendum, splm, war nonadult false Sudanese in US Concerned About Southern Sudan Future video al-bashir,challenges,cpa,democracy,diaspora,historic,independence,news and politics,referendum,splm,war 2717 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Sudan 0 News and Politics 0 1218536 4527844 Admin 116851 218 http://community.myvoa.com/_Obama-Challenges-Young-Africans-to-Lead-in-Transparency-and-Good-Governance/VIDEO/1214275/45137.html This year marks 50 years of independence for 17 sub-Saharan African countries.  To celebrate that milestone, U.S. President Barack Obama met with 115 young African leaders from 46 countries for a question and answer session at the White House Tuesday.  Mr. Obama and the young leaders exchanged views on how to best shape African systems, governments and institutions over the next 50 years.  VOA's Laurel Bowman has the story. This year marks 50 years of independence for 17 sub-Saharan African countries.  To celebrate that milestone, U.S. President Barack Obama met with 115 young African leaders from 46 countries for a question and answer session at the White House Tuesday.  Mr. Obama and the young leaders exchanged views on how to best shape African systems, governments and institutions over the next 50 years.  VOA's Laurel Bowman has the story. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:35:59 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Obama-Challenges-Young-Africans-to-Lead-in-Transparency-and-Good-Governance/VIDEO/1214275/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-04T11:35:59Z News and Politics myVOA This year marks 50 years of independence for 17 sub-Saharan African countries.  To celebrate that milestone, U.S. President Barack Obama met with 115 young African leaders from 46 countries for a question and answer session at the White House Tuesday.  Mr. Obama and the young leaders exchanged views on how to best shape African systems, governments and institutions over the next 50 years.  VOA's Laurel Bowman has the story. nonadult false Obama Challenges Young Africans to Lead in Transparency and Good Governance video 3743 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1214275 4527844 Admin 116851 212 http://community.myvoa.com/_Kenyan-Price-Control-Bill-Awaits-President-Kibakis-Signature/VIDEO/1208981/45137.html Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol. Kenya's parliament approved the measure in June. Supporters argue that dramatic price increases over the past few years have hit the poor particularly hard, but critics say the bill could hurt the poor and the economy more in the long run. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Nairobi. Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol. Kenya's parliament approved the measure in June. Supporters argue that dramatic price increases over the past few years have hit the poor particularly hard, but critics say the bill could hurt the poor and the economy more in the long run. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Nairobi. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:17:47 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Kenyan-Price-Control-Bill-Awaits-President-Kibakis-Signature/VIDEO/1208981/45137.html jrogers 2010-08-02T15:17:47Z Economy myVOA Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol. Kenya's parliament approved the measure in June. Supporters argue that dramatic price increases over the past few years have hit the poor particularly hard, but critics say the bill could hurt the poor and the economy more in the long run. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Nairobi. economy, essential food and fuel goods, kenya, kibaki, law, parliament, passage of the bill, price control bill, price fixing, staples nonadult false Kenyan Price Control Bill Awaits President Kibaki's Signature video economy,essential food and fuel goods,kenya,kibaki,law,parliament,passage of the bill,price control bill,price fixing,staples 2406 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Kenya 0 Economy 0 1208981 4527844 Admin 116851 268 http://community.myvoa.com/_Arizonans-React-to-Court-Ruling-as-Limited-Immigration-Law-Takes-Effect/VIDEO/1202894/45137.html Residents of the Western U.S. state of Arizona reacted Thursday to a federal judge's ruling  that blocked key parts of a controversial state immigration law.  VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Nogales, Arizona, some applauded and others criticized Wednesday's ruling by Judge Susan Bolton, as a restricted version of the law went into effect. Residents of the Western U.S. state of Arizona reacted Thursday to a federal judge's ruling  that blocked key parts of a controversial state immigration law.  VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Nogales, Arizona, some applauded and others criticized Wednesday's ruling by Judge Susan Bolton, as a restricted version of the law went into effect. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:17:20 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Arizonans-React-to-Court-Ruling-as-Limited-Immigration-Law-Takes-Effect/VIDEO/1202894/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-30T11:17:20Z News and Politics myVOA Residents of the Western U.S. state of Arizona reacted Thursday to a federal judge's ruling  that blocked key parts of a controversial state immigration law.  VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Nogales, Arizona, some applauded and others criticized Wednesday's ruling by Judge Susan Bolton, as a restricted version of the law went into effect. arizona, ban, blocked, bolton, border, brewer, federal, immigration, judge, law, news and politics, nogales, patrol, police, restriction, ruling, violation nonadult false Arizonans React to Court Ruling as Limited Immigration Law Takes Effect video arizona,ban,blocked,bolton,border,brewer,federal,immigration,judge,law,news and politics,nogales,patrol,police,restriction,ruling,violation 4051 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1202894 4527844 Admin 116851 172 http://community.myvoa.com/_US-Rice-Farmers-Push-For-Cuba-Trade-Opening/VIDEO/1200764/45137.html US agricultural organizations, state farm bureaus and the US Chamber of Commerce have joined forces in support of a bill that would ease the current US embargo against Cuba, allowing food to be exported to the communist-ruled Caribbean island nation. The bill, which was approved by the House Agriculture committee earlier this month, is opposed by many Cuban-American groups who fear the opening would bolster communist rule. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Houston. US agricultural organizations, state farm bureaus and the US Chamber of Commerce have joined forces in support of a bill that would ease the current US embargo against Cuba, allowing food to be exported to the communist-ruled Caribbean island nation. The bill, which was approved by the House Agriculture committee earlier this month, is opposed by many Cuban-American groups who fear the opening would bolster communist rule. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Houston. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:12:03 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_US-Rice-Farmers-Push-For-Cuba-Trade-Opening/VIDEO/1200764/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-29T16:12:03Z News and Politics myVOA US agricultural organizations, state farm bureaus and the US Chamber of Commerce have joined forces in support of a bill that would ease the current US embargo against Cuba, allowing food to be exported to the communist-ruled Caribbean island nation. The bill, which was approved by the House Agriculture committee earlier this month, is opposed by many Cuban-American groups who fear the opening would bolster communist rule. VOA's Greg Flakus has more on the story from Houston. agricultural, cuba, embargo, exports, farmers, market, news and politics, rice, trade., us nonadult false US Rice Farmers Push For Cuba Trade Opening video agricultural,cuba,embargo,exports,farmers,market,news and politics,rice,trade.,us 3180 1 4.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1200764 4527844 Admin 116851 235 http://community.myvoa.com/_Health-Community-Leaders-in-San-Francisco-Campaign-Against-Hepatitis-B/VIDEO/1192355/45137.html Public health officials in San Francisco, and leaders from its large Asian community, are mounting an aggressive campaign to eradicate hepatitis B from the city. They say demographics are largely responsible for San Francisco having the highest concentration of hepatitis B in the U.S, as well as the highest rates of liver cancer, which is usually caused by the virus. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. Public health officials in San Francisco, and leaders from its large Asian community, are mounting an aggressive campaign to eradicate hepatitis B from the city. They say demographics are largely responsible for San Francisco having the highest concentration of hepatitis B in the U.S, as well as the highest rates of liver cancer, which is usually caused by the virus. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:10:00 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Health-Community-Leaders-in-San-Francisco-Campaign-Against-Hepatitis-B/VIDEO/1192355/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-26T17:10:00Z Science Health myVOA Public health officials in San Francisco, and leaders from its large Asian community, are mounting an aggressive campaign to eradicate hepatitis B from the city. They say demographics are largely responsible for San Francisco having the highest concentration of hepatitis B in the U.S, as well as the highest rates of liver cancer, which is usually caused by the virus. Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. anti-viral, asian, b, blood, bodily, community, disease, eradicate, fluids, health, hepatitis, liver, medications, science, silent killer', virus nonadult false Health, Community Leaders in San Francisco Campaign Against Hepatitis B video anti-viral,asian,b,blood,bodily,community,disease,eradicate,fluids,health,hepatitis,liver,medications,science,silent killer',virus 2501 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1192355 4527844 Admin 116851 218 http://community.myvoa.com/_Honeybees-Still-Disappearing-in-the-US/VIDEO/1180857/45137.html Honeybees, which are very important to agriculture, continue to disappear at alarming rates in the United States. And the cause of this disappearance is still elusive. While at least one recent study seems to point to pesticides as the problem, the US Agriculture Department has also found parasites causing general weakness among bee colonies.  Producer Zulima Palacio spent some time with both scientists and beekeepers and brings us this story -- narrated by Elizabeth Lee. Honeybees, which are very important to agriculture, continue to disappear at alarming rates in the United States. And the cause of this disappearance is still elusive. While at least one recent study seems to point to pesticides as the problem, the US Agriculture Department has also found parasites causing general weakness among bee colonies.  Producer Zulima Palacio spent some time with both scientists and beekeepers and brings us this story -- narrated by Elizabeth Lee. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:39:52 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Honeybees-Still-Disappearing-in-the-US/VIDEO/1180857/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-22T13:39:52Z Science Health Environment myVOA Honeybees, which are very important to agriculture, continue to disappear at alarming rates in the United States. And the cause of this disappearance is still elusive. While at least one recent study seems to point to pesticides as the problem, the US Agriculture Department has also found parasites causing general weakness among bee colonies.  Producer Zulima Palacio spent some time with both scientists and beekeepers and brings us this story -- narrated by Elizabeth Lee. agriculture, alarming, beekeepers, colony, crops, disappearance, elusive, environment, health, honeybees, pesticides, pollinate nonadult false Honeybees Still Disappearing in the US video agriculture,alarming,beekeepers,colony,crops,disappearance,elusive,environment,health,honeybees,pesticides,pollinate 3077 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health / Environment 0 1180857 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_Young-Footballers-Play-for-Reconciliation-Social-Change/VIDEO/1155671/45137.html As the 2010 football World Cup enters its final hours in South Africa, another football tournament is taking place in the impoverished township of Alexandra, in northeastern Johannesburg. Several hundred young people from disadvantaged communities in nearly 40 countries are competing for the "Football for Hope" trophy. VOA's Scott Bobb has more. As the 2010 football World Cup enters its final hours in South Africa, another football tournament is taking place in the impoverished township of Alexandra, in northeastern Johannesburg. Several hundred young people from disadvantaged communities in nearly 40 countries are competing for the "Football for Hope" trophy. VOA's Scott Bobb has more. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:13:42 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Young-Footballers-Play-for-Reconciliation-Social-Change/VIDEO/1155671/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-09T14:13:42Z News and Politics myVOA As the 2010 football World Cup enters its final hours in South Africa, another football tournament is taking place in the impoverished township of Alexandra, in northeastern Johannesburg. Several hundred young people from disadvantaged communities in nearly 40 countries are competing for the "Football for Hope" trophy. VOA's Scott Bobb has more. africa, children, community, football, johannesburg, news and politics nonadult false Young Footballers Play for Reconciliation, Social Change video africa,children,community,football,johannesburg,news and politics 2612 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false South Africa 0 News and Politics 0 1155671 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_Antipsychotic-Drugs-Prescribed-For-Children-Linked-to-Weight-Gain-/VIDEO/1152705/45137.html Researchers have found that some antipsychotic drugs frequently prescribed for children and teenagers are causing them to gain a disturbing amount of weight. And that puts them at risk for diabetes and heart disease later in life.  While doctors have known for some time that these types of medications cause weight gain in adults, there has been little research until now on how they affect kids and teens.  VOA's Melinda Smith has details. Researchers have found that some antipsychotic drugs frequently prescribed for children and teenagers are causing them to gain a disturbing amount of weight. And that puts them at risk for diabetes and heart disease later in life.  While doctors have known for some time that these types of medications cause weight gain in adults, there has been little research until now on how they affect kids and teens.  VOA's Melinda Smith has details. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:57:50 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Antipsychotic-Drugs-Prescribed-For-Children-Linked-to-Weight-Gain-/VIDEO/1152705/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-08T10:57:50Z Science Health myVOA Researchers have found that some antipsychotic drugs frequently prescribed for children and teenagers are causing them to gain a disturbing amount of weight. And that puts them at risk for diabetes and heart disease later in life.  While doctors have known for some time that these types of medications cause weight gain in adults, there has been little research until now on how they affect kids and teens.  VOA's Melinda Smith has details. antipsychotic, children, drugs, effects, gain, health, kids, medication, prescription, research, risk, science, side, teens, weight nonadult false Antipsychotic Drugs Prescribed For Children Linked to Weight Gain video antipsychotic,children,drugs,effects,gain,health,kids,medication,prescription,research,risk,science,side,teens,weight 4334 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1152705 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_Volunteer-Travels-Cross-Country-To-Help-People-in-Need/VIDEO/1148492/45137.html President Barack Obama has been stressing the importance of public service and volunteering.  Drew Johnson is doing that in 48 U.S. states over 48 weeks.  He has done everything from building homes and delivering meals, to cleaning up after a flood. VOA's Deborah Block has the story. President Barack Obama has been stressing the importance of public service and volunteering.  Drew Johnson is doing that in 48 U.S. states over 48 weeks.  He has done everything from building homes and delivering meals, to cleaning up after a flood. VOA's Deborah Block has the story. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:55:29 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Volunteer-Travels-Cross-Country-To-Help-People-in-Need/VIDEO/1148492/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-06T12:55:29Z News and Politics myVOA President Barack Obama has been stressing the importance of public service and volunteering.  Drew Johnson is doing that in 48 U.S. states over 48 weeks.  He has done everything from building homes and delivering meals, to cleaning up after a flood. VOA's Deborah Block has the story. aid, food, johnson, meals, news and politics, public, service, travel, us, volunteer nonadult false Volunteer Travels Cross Country To Help People in Need video aid,food,johnson,meals,news and politics,public,service,travel,us,volunteer 3386 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1148492 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_Movie-Theater-Construction-Is-Booming-in-China/VIDEO/1148369/45137.html As China's middle class grows, the demand for entertainment is being met with a boom in cinema construction. In a country where 300 million people are said to be able to afford movie tickets and where many want to see films like "Avatar" in new plush multiplexes, real estate developers and theater owners are getting to work. Sam Beattie reports from Beijing. As China's middle class grows, the demand for entertainment is being met with a boom in cinema construction. In a country where 300 million people are said to be able to afford movie tickets and where many want to see films like "Avatar" in new plush multiplexes, real estate developers and theater owners are getting to work. Sam Beattie reports from Beijing. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:25:35 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Movie-Theater-Construction-Is-Booming-in-China/VIDEO/1148369/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-06T11:25:35Z Entertainment myVOA As China's middle class grows, the demand for entertainment is being met with a boom in cinema construction. In a country where 300 million people are said to be able to afford movie tickets and where many want to see films like "Avatar" in new plush multiplexes, real estate developers and theater owners are getting to work. Sam Beattie reports from Beijing. china, cinema, entertainment, movie goer, movie production, theater nonadult false Movie Theater Construction Is Booming in China video china,cinema,entertainment,movie goer,movie production,theater 3102 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false China 0 Entertainment 0 1148369 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_Little-Obama-Movie-Opens-in-Indonesia-/VIDEO/1142582/45137.html A new movie titled "Little Obama" (Obama Anak Mentang), chronicling the time President Barack Obama lived in Indonesia as a boy, has opened in Jakarta. The director says the film shows a young Barack Obama becoming the leader he is today. VOA's Brian Padden reports from Jakarta. A new movie titled "Little Obama" (Obama Anak Mentang), chronicling the time President Barack Obama lived in Indonesia as a boy, has opened in Jakarta. The director says the film shows a young Barack Obama becoming the leader he is today. VOA's Brian Padden reports from Jakarta. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:13:57 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Little-Obama-Movie-Opens-in-Indonesia-/VIDEO/1142582/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-02T11:13:57Z Entertainment myVOA A new movie titled "Little Obama" (Obama Anak Mentang), chronicling the time President Barack Obama lived in Indonesia as a boy, has opened in Jakarta. The director says the film shows a young Barack Obama becoming the leader he is today. VOA's Brian Padden reports from Jakarta. nonadult false Little Obama Movie Opens in Indonesia video 6227 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false Indonesia 0 Entertainment 0 1142582 4527844 Admin 116851 http://community.myvoa.com/_President-Obamas-2011-Deadline-in-Afghanistan-Stirs-Controversy/VIDEO/1141772/45137.html The change in the US military command in Afghanistan has brought to the forefront yet again the controversy over President Obama's July 2011 deadline in Afghanistan. Is it a deadline for the US to begin actually withdrawing its troops?  Or is it a deadline to assess the progress made in breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, in order to determine the future course of action. VOA's Ravi Khanna takes a look. The change in the US military command in Afghanistan has brought to the forefront yet again the controversy over President Obama's July 2011 deadline in Afghanistan. Is it a deadline for the US to begin actually withdrawing its troops?  Or is it a deadline to assess the progress made in breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, in order to determine the future course of action. VOA's Ravi Khanna takes a look. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:32:22 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_President-Obamas-2011-Deadline-in-Afghanistan-Stirs-Controversy/VIDEO/1141772/45137.html jrogers 2010-07-01T20:32:22Z News and Politics myVOA The change in the US military command in Afghanistan has brought to the forefront yet again the controversy over President Obama's July 2011 deadline in Afghanistan. Is it a deadline for the US to begin actually withdrawing its troops?  Or is it a deadline to assess the progress made in breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, in order to determine the future course of action. VOA's Ravi Khanna takes a look. afghanistan, militants, military, news and politics, policy, us, withdrawal nonadult false President Obama's 2011 Deadline in Afghanistan Stirs Controversy video afghanistan,militants,military,news and politics,policy,us,withdrawal 5128 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4527844&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1141772 4527844 Admin 116851