Ex-NBA Star Yao Ming Aims to Wean China Off Ivory and Shark Fins
BEIJING – Former NBA all-star center Yao Ming is now dishing out assists to much wilder targets. After retiring from the Houston Rockets in 2011, Yao returned to China and set out to end
Showing Off a New Purchase
Monica: Wow, Check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have Set you back a
Being Under Stress
Wei: What’s wrong? You look like you’re in pain. Jason: My stomach is Acting up again. Wei: It’s all of this Stress. I don’t know how anyone can Cope with the Pressures you’re under.
Buying a Men’s Suit
Sales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find? Bo: I’m looking for a Suit for work. Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a traditional or
Government says four cancer charities are shams
Washington (CNN)In a rare joint action with attorneys general for each of the 50 states, the Federal Trade Commission says four cancer charities run by extended members of the same family conned donors out
Living With a Hoarder
Julio: Mom, don’t you think it’s time To get rid of some of the stuff in this house? Mom: Why? This house is fine the way it is. Julio: There are parts of this
The Dark Side of Vitaminwater
Now here’s something you wouldn’t expect. Coca-Cola is being sued by a non-profit public interest group, on the grounds that the company’s vitaminwater products make unwarranted health claims. No surprise there. But how do
Reporting the News
I have always wanted to be a News reporter. When I was about 10 years old, I would write my own news stories and Publish them in my own newspaper. In reality, the newspaper
Forms of Government
Margaret: Okay, the teacher said that we should set up an ideal Form of government for our Imaginary country and then work out detailed plans for Governance. Tony: I think the simplest is a
Singing Christmas Carols
Andrea: What are you doing? Stephanie: I’m coming up with a list of Christmas carols to sing when we go Caroling. Andrea: Can I come? Stephanie: Uh, I don’t think… Andrea: What? You don’t