How Much Should You Spend on Your Pet? 在宠物身上该花多少钱？
Is there a limit to what you should spend to save your pet?
花钱来延续宠物的生命，是否该设上限？
July 30
Today, humans aren't the only ones benefiting from advanced medical technology. For a price, sick pets' lives can also be extended through medical procedures. While many people support this type of spending, others are strongly opposed to it.
Conversation A
Adam: My dog, Cooper, has been a bit

How Sharks Work 追根究底谈鲨鱼
Sharks may not be friendly, but they are fascinating
鲨鱼或许来者不善，但牠们可是令人着迷的海中娇客喔
July 28
The summer beach season is prime time for shark attacks. It seems like sharks are attacking all the time. But that is something of an illusion. The number of attacks is very small (only 23 in Florida in 2006).
Have you ever wondered about the sharks themselves? It turns out that sharks are absolutely fascinating creatures.

Japanese Socks 日式袜
Traditional Japanese footwear finds fans around the world
传统日式足部（译注：footwear指穿在足部的产品，因此鞋、袜都包括在内）产品在全球各地找到了知音
July 27
Geisha, traditional Japanese entertainers skilled in music and dancing, move gracefully in platform flip-flops. But how do these ladies protect their feet, especially during cold Japanese winters? The answer is tabi, traditional white, split-toe socks that can be worn with flip-flops. Geish

Eye-Catching Trees 引人注目的树
These trees are so special that you'll take another look!
这些树着实独「树」一格，令人真想一看再看！
July 25
Henry Ward Beecher, a 19th century minister wrote, "Of all man's works of art, a cathedral is the greatest. A vast and majestic tree is greater than that." Whether majestic or simply unusual, these trees stand out.
Baobabs
Found on the plains of Africa, these trees appear upside down. Their branches, which loo

A Car Drives Through It 开车就通的得来速
Eat, drink and even get married ─ all without leaving your car
无论是用餐、喝饮料，甚至是结婚──全都不必离开你的爱车，就能办到喔！
July 23
When you're in a hurry, there's nothing more convenient than a drivethrough. Often written "drive-thru," this convenience began due to America's love affair with cars. Companies wanted to make it easier for people to do business without leaving their cars.
The first bank op

Get Ready for Unusual Darkness! 太阳不见了！
Watch the sun go dark in the middle of the day
看太阳如何在日正当中之际，突然变黑了！
July 22
Ready or not, a total solar eclipse will occur today where people in Asia can see it.
What causes a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. This always happens during a new moon, but the angle of the moon's orbit keeps an eclipse from occurring every month. About twice a y

The Final Mile 最後一哩的难题
Bringing broadband to the backcountry
让宽频直通偏远地区
July 20
Sometimes we have to turn around and look behind us in order to see how far we've come. For me, it happened on a recent visit to a friend who lives on a farm some thirty minutes from town. I wanted to show him a video on YouTube that I liked, so we tried watching it over his dial-up Internet connection. The operative word here is tried. The video skipped and hiccupped. It st

Road Trip Safety 开车旅行安全至上
Tips to keep you and your family safe on the road
保护自己和家人安全上路的秘诀
July 18
Do you have any road trips planned for the summer? If so, why not review a few safety tips to help you travel safely?
Watch the road
Make sure you're well rested, and stay off your cell phone when you drive. Tiredness and cell phone usage cause serious accidents. When you drive, keep your eyes on the road and your mind on your driving. You

The 2009 World Games 喜迎二００九年世运
Kaohsiung welcomes the world
高雄欢迎全世界来作客
July 15
This month, visitors from around the world converge on Kaohsiung to participate in one of the world's foremost athletic competitions ─ the World Games.
Though independent of the Olympics, the World Games have much in common with their larger Olympic cousin. Both competitions follow the principles of the Olympic Charter, and both are held every four years. Like the

Bucket of Berries 采莓果大赛
Bring your bucket. We're going berry picking!
把你的桶子带来，我们要去采莓果罗！
July 13
"Attention, all bears! Attention, all bears!" called the activity chairbear for the annual picnic. "The Bucket-of-Berries Contest is about to take place. Those taking part should go to the berry patch immediately. And don't forget to take along a bucket!"
Bears everywhere stopped what they were doing and rushed to the contest