Wind power is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative energy in the world. More and more, wind power mills are seen in the countryside, in large wind farms and for the most part, away from city life. But a new form of wind power is now designed to work in an urban environment. VOA producer Zulima Palacio has the story. Mill Arcega narrates.
At 17, DeAndre Way became known around the world as Soulja Boy on the success of his number one hit, "Crank That." The song was also number one for seven weeks on the iTunes digital download site in September 2007. Despite the criticism from other rap stars like 50 Cent and Jay-Z, Soulja Boy says the numbers speak for themselves. Larry London caught up with Soulja Boy on tour in Washington
Retail experts say the dismal 2008 shopping season will lead to thousands of U.S. store closings in 2009. Early numbers show critical holiday sales in the United States fell as much as four percent in 2008, the worst in more than 40 years. VOA's Mil Arcega reports.
Europe has sent a warm welcome to Barack Obama and most Europeans express a sense that this is an American president they can do business with and one who will also listen to their opinions and concerns. From London, Sonja Pace looks at some of the major issues between the U.S. and Europe -- where the two sides are likely to agree, where there could be friction.
For the second year in a row, Elvis Presley is at the top of Forbes magazine's list of dead celebrities with the biggest earnings. Presley died in 1977, but he made $52 million last year. A number of things contribute to his continuing popularity including the high regard many young people have for him as the world's first rock star.
In Washington, environmental groups and organizations promoting alternative energy have presented recommendations to transform the United States into an energy efficient country. Producer Zulima Palacio attended the meeting and has the story. Mil Arcega narrates.
Despite the global financial meltdown, the garment export industry in Bangladesh has yet to see a downturn. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Dhaka that the industry is remaining competitive because of falling cotton and yarn prices, as well as low labor costs. But many industry leaders fear the economic storm will soon dampen one of the country's few success stories.
Over the last few years, digital cameras have become more affordable and their popularity has soared. At the same time a growing group of purists has been going backwards - back to using film - and taking photographs with what are known as toy cameras.
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