English @ the Movies: 'Crushing It'

Our saying at English @ the Movies today is "crushing it." It is from a movie called “Despicable Me 3.” This funny aminated movie is about a man named Gru.Do you know what "crushing it" means? Watch the video, take the quiz and tell us how you did!

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2yd4slu
via IFTTT

September 14, 2017

A look at the best news photos from around the world.

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2foTqSq
via IFTTT

The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe, Part One

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2x8mt5T
via IFTTT

Asian-American Lawmakers Fight to Keep ‘Dreamers’ in US

  United States lawmakers stood with undocumented Asian-American immigrants earlier this week to show support for the young students and workers living in the country. Their future is uncertain after President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. Former President Barack Obama’s administration created the program in 2012. It permits people who entered the country illegally as children to stay in the country to work or study. More than 800,000 young people are part of the program. They are sometimes called “dreamers.” California representative Judy Chu is the head of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. The group of politicians supports Asian-American interests. She led a news conference on Tuesday outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. She said, “We are here to fight for the 800,000 dreamers, including the 130,000 Asian-American Pacific Islander dreamers who were brought to this country as children through no fault of their own.” That is the number of Asian immigrants in the United States who are eligible to apply for the DACA program, according to Obama’s administration. The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans says that about 16,000 Asian-American Pacific Islanders are part of the DACA program. Chirayu Patel formed the DACA network, an organization that provides information and legal resources for DACA recipients. He said at the news conference this week, "I am a dreamer and the U.S. is the only country I have ever known." U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on September 5 that the government would no longer accept new DACA applications. Congressional lawmakers now have six months to act if they want to continue to permit current DACA recipients to stay in the U.S. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other political leaders stood with Judy Chu and Chirayu Patel on Tuesday. They did so to urge Congress to pass a piece of legislation that would provide DACA recipients with a more permanent path to staying in the US. Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington state is the first South Asian American woman elected to Congress. She told VOA, “It’s not just one group of people that’s affected by this, it really is communities across the country – Africans, AAPIs, Latinos." Researchers at AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Data and the Center for Migration Studies report that one in seven Asian immigrants in the U.S. is undocumented. And Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fast-growing undocumented population in the United States. Karthick Ramakrishnan is a public policy professor at the University of California Riverside. He is also the director of AAPI Data. He told VOA, “Most people are blown away when they learn this.” Of the 130,000 Asian immigrants said to be eligible for the DACA program, relatively few have actually applied. Jayapal said, “There are a lot of AAPI dreamers who have not stepped up and applied for DACA status…We want to make sure that the AAPI community knows exactly what is still available to them and that they get involved.” Several organizations work to share information and provide support to the community in a number of different languages. The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium is one of them. It helped Jung Bin Cho apply for DACA protection. Cho moved to the U.S. state of Virginia when he was seven years old. He told his story at the Capitol on Tuesday. He explained the importance of the Asian-American and Hispanic communities in the United States working together. He said the two groups must work together to push Congress to pass legislation that would protect them both. “I’m putting another voice out there that’s very important,” Cho told VOA, hoping to make it clear that not all DACA recipients are from Latin America. I’m Pete Musto. And I’m Caty Weaver. Esha Sarai reported this for VOA News. Pete Musto adapted it for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor. We want to hear from you. What protections do you think governments should provide for immigrants whose parents brought them into a different country illegally when they were children? Write to us in the Comments Section or on our Facebook page. _________________________________________________________________ Words in This Story fault – n. responsibility for a problem, mistake, or bad situation eligible – adj. able to do or receive something according to – prep. as stated, reported, or recorded by someone or something recipient(s) – n. a person who receives something application(s) – n. a formal and usually written request for something legislation – n. a law or set of laws made by a government blow(n) away – p.v. to surprise someone in a very strong and favorable way relatively – adv. when compared to others step(ped) up – phrasal verb. to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something status – n. the official position of a person or thing according to the law

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2h4ZZNz
via IFTTT

US Orders Agencies to Remove Russian Company’s Security Products

  The United States has barred federal agencies from using computer security products made by the company Kaspersky Lab. Elaine Duke is the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She announced the order Wednesday. Agencies will have 90 days to remove the computer software from their computer systems. In a statement, the department said the action was taken because of “information security risks presented by the use of Kaspersky products on federal information systems." The statement added that U.S. officials were concerned about ties "between certain Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence and other government agencies." It said the U.S. identified a risk that the Russian government might be able to use Kaspersky products to gain access to federal information systems. This risk “directly implicates U.S. national security,” the statement said. Kaspersky Lab makes computer programs that are designed to protect computers from attacks such as computer viruses. It also oversees security for computer systems. The international cybersecurity company has its headquarters in Moscow. Robert Joyce is the cybersecurity coordinator for the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. He was asked if U.S. officials had identified clear evidence that Kaspersky Lab had provided intelligence to the Russian government. Joyce told a reporter from Reuters news agency that “as we evaluated the technology, we decided it was a risk we couldn’t accept.”    In a statement, Kaspersky Lab rejected the accusations as “false” and said it was disappointed with the decision. The company has repeatedly denied it has ties to any government and says it would not assist governments with cyber espionage activities. The statement said “no credible evidence” has been shown to support the U.S. government’s conclusion. It blamed the criticism on misunderstandings about how Russian laws about information-sharing work. Kaspersky Lab also said it was concerned that “a private company can be considered guilty until proven innocent, due to geopolitical issues.” The company added that it looks forward to working with the Department of Homeland Security to deal with the concerns. The federal directive came hours after the top U.S. intelligence official warned that Russia has increased its cyber operations against the United States. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told a cybersecurity gathering that Russia is “increasing cyber espionage operations and leaking data stolen from those operations.” Coats said enemies of the U.S. can use the internet as a tool to amplify and strengthen information by repeating messages many times. He said these efforts “seek to undermine our faith in our institutions or advance violence in the name of identity." Top U.S. intelligence agencies said in a report in January Russia took part in an “influence campaign” in the U.S. in an effort to help then-candidate Donald Trump win the 2016 election. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied his government had any involvement in trying to influence the American election. As president, Trump has repeatedly questioned the intelligence findings, suggesting at times it was unclear whether Russia was responsible. I’m Bryan Lynn.   Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from VOA News, the Associated Press and Reuters. Mario Ritter was the editor. We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments section, and visit our Facebook page. _____________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   access – n. the opportunity to use or see something implicate – v. show that someone or something is involved in something (such as a crime) cybersecurity – n. measures taken to protect computers from unauthorized attacks evaluate – v. carefully consider or study the value or condition of something espionage – n. activities carried out to find secrets from enemies or competitors credible – adj. able to be trusted or believed geopolitical – adj. relating to the political and geographic parts of something leak – v. give secret or unknown information to someone such as a newspaper reporter so it becomes known to the public amplify – v. increase in strength undermine – v. make something weaker or less effective  

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2xCmi4d
via IFTTT

How to Show That You Are Not Sure

  In the 1998 film “Saving Private Ryan,” actor Tom Hanks plays the part of Captain Miller. The fictional Captain Miller was an English teacher before becoming a soldier and fighting in World War II. In one scene, Captain Miller describes how he has changed: ​ "So I guess I've changed some. Sometimes I wonder if I've changed so much my wife is even gonna recognize me whenever it is I get back to her, and how I'll ever be able to, to tell her about days like today." These lines give you an excellent example of how speakers show uncertainty in everyday speech. In the first sentence, Miller used a common grammatical structure: verb + a noun clause. In today's report, we will explore this structure and show you how speakers use it in everyday situations. Noun Clauses Noun clauses are groups of words that act as a noun. They often begin with “that” or a word beginning with “wh,” such as “where,” “when,” “why,” or “what.” Here are two examples: I think that she is mad at me. I wonder where he went? In the examples, the main parts of the sentences are the words “I think” and “I wonder.” The verbs are followed by noun clauses: "that she is mad at me," and "where he went." By the way, the word “that” does not add any meaning in these types of clauses, so it is often dropped. Instead of saying "I think that she is mad at me," speakers might say, "I think she is mad at me." If you want to learn more about why the word "that" disappears from sentences, you should read our previous Everyday Grammar story "The Mystery of the Disappearing That."  Showing Uncertainty with Verb + Noun Clause  Americans often use a verb + noun clause structure to show uncertainty. The verb shows uncertainty, and the noun clause shows the idea. Here is an example: Excuse me, do you know when the last train leaves? I think (that) the last train leaves at 7. In the example, the second speaker uses the verb “think” to show uncertainty. The noun clause "the last train leaves at 7" is the main idea of the sentence. If a person told you, "I think the last train leaves at 7," you should probably ask another person. You do not want to make your travel plans based on uncertain information. Speakers show certainty by stating ideas in a simple sentence. In these cases, they generally do not use the verb + noun clause structure. Think back to the conversation about the train. How could the second speaker give a certain answer? Let's listen: Excuse me, do you know when the last train leaves? The last train leaves at 7. Common uncertainty verbs Susan Conrad and Douglas Biber are language experts. They note that Americans often use three verbs to show uncertainty. These verbs are “think,” “believe,” and “guess.” #1 and 2 - Think and Believe Americans often use the verb “think” in the present and past tense. “Think” shows some amount of uncertainty, but the exact level of uncertainty that it shows varies among speakers. How can you tell how uncertain a person might be? One tip is to listen to the pitch of the speaker's voice. The pitch can often give you a clue about how uncertain the speaker is. Consider these examples: I think (that) the bank is open today. I think (that) the bank is open today. In the former example you can hear more confidence in the speaker's voice. In the latter example, you hear far less confidence. In conversation, “think” has a similar meaning as “believe.” “Believe” is slightly less common and slightly more formal. So, instead of saying, "I think the last train leaves at 7," a speaker could say, "I believe the last train leaves at 7." The two sentences have the same meaning and show similar amounts of uncertainty. Once again, the pitch of the speaker's voice can give you information about how uncertain he or she is. #3 - Guess A third common verb of uncertainty is “guess.” “Guess,” according to Conrad and Biber, is very common in American English but rare in British English.  Americans almost always use the verb “guess” in one way: “I guess.” The phrase still shows uncertainty, but it tells you that the speaker’s claim is probably based on evidence. Here is an example: He was smiling as he walked out the front door. I guess he got some good news! In the example, the first sentence gives some information about the situation. In the second sentence, the speaker makes an uncertain statement based on the information in the first sentence. Let’s go back to the fictional Captain Miller from the film “Saving Private Ryan.” He gives you another example of how “guess” can show uncertainty in everyday speech. Remember: Captain Miller was talking about being a teacher before he said these lines: "So I guess I've changed some. Sometimes I wonder if I've changed so much my wife is even gonna recognize me whenever it is I get back to her, and how I'll ever be able to, to tell her about days like today." In the first sentence, Miller says, "I guess I've changed some." He is showing uncertainty about how much he has changed from his former life as a teacher. Perhaps he does not want to admit that he has greatly changed. ​What can you do? The next time you are watching a film or speaking with an American, try to listen for examples of uncertainty. Ask yourself how the speaker shows uncertainty. Does the person use the verb + noun clause structure, or a different structure? Learning the subtle ways that people communicate in another language can be difficult. But with time and practice, you will succeed. We are certain of that. I'm John Russell. And I’m Jill Robbins.  John Russell wrote this story for Learning English. Kelly Jean Kelly was the editor. We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section. _____________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   scene – n. a part of a play, movie, story, etc., in which a particular action or activity occurs uncertainty – n. the quality or state of being uncertain ; doubt clause – n.  a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb practice – n.  the activity of doing something again and again in order to become better at it

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2h7DrvL
via IFTTT

Singer Selena Gomez Reveals Kidney Transplant

  This is What’s Trending Today… Singer Selena Gomez made her name acting in children’s television shows. She was also singer Justin Bieber’s girlfriend for a while. But recently she is better known for her music. In fact, she has one of the top songs of the summer. Songwriter and DJ Kygo’s song “It Ain’t Me” features Gomez. It is ranked 20th on Billboard.com’s current summer music chart. You might think Gomez would have been singing at concerts around the world or appearing on television shows to talk about her music. But instead, she was preparing for a serious medical procedure. Gomez is the world’s most popular person on Instagram. She has over 125 million followers. On Thursday, she used Instagram to explain why she was “laying low” this summer. She posted a photo of herself in a hospital bed with her friend Francia Raisa. She said she needed a kidney transplant because of the disease lupus. Gomez received a kidney from her friend. Humans are able to live without one of their two kidneys.  Lupus is a condition that affects a person’s immune system. An immune system that works well fights diseases and viruses. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, lupus causes the body’s immune system to attack its own organs and tissue. Organs affected by lupus include the kidneys, brain, heart and lungs. Gomez thanked her doctors and her friend. She wrote that she “looks forward” to being able to tell the story about her experience sometime soon. She called Raisa her sister and said donating a kidney was the “ultimate gift and sacrifice.” Raisa is an actress and model. She appeared in a well-known television show called “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” Many people reacted to Gomez’s Instagram post. They offered support for Gomez and they told Raisa what a great thing she did by donating her kidney. One user, Ingrid Talledo, wrote: “@franciaraisa, you deserve the sky. Thank you so much for everything that you did. You deserve all the love of the world.” Gomez has been dealing with lupus for several years. In 2014, she had chemotherapy to treat the disease. And that’s What’s Trending Today.   Dan Friedell wrote this story for Learning English based on reports by the People magazine and the Today Show. tktk was the editor. What do you think about Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant? We want to know. Write to us in the Comments Section or on our Facebook page. ________________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   chart – n. a list that shows which music recordings have sold the most during a recent period of time lay low – v. to not go out in public very often, stay out of the spotlight transplant – n.  a medical operation in which an organ or other part is removed from the body of one person and put into the body of another person immune system– n. the system that protects your body from diseases and infections chemotherapy– n. the use of chemicals to treat a disease, like cancer

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2wsA0Si
via IFTTT

Experts Examine Links Between Brain Injuries and American Football

  The number of young people who play American football decreased from 2008 to 2016 according to the Aspen Institute, a research center.   There are many reasons for this decrease. But some parents, such as businessman Mark Cuban, will not let their children play the sport because of concern about brain injuries. A recent study seems to support some of these concerns. It gives more evidence that too much American football is seriously damaging the brains of players. Brain Bank study suggest link between sport and brain injury Scientists at the Brain Bank are studying a kind of brain injury known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. The Brain Bank is a center at Boston University in Massachusetts where brains and other tissue are stored and studied. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is caused by collisions that push the brain around inside the skull. In a recent study, the scientists at the Brain Bank found high levels of CTE in dead football players. The scientists studied the brains of 202 former players. These athletes, who had donated their brains for research, played at high school, college or professional levels. The scientists found CTE in 177 of the 202 brains. The scientists found especially high rates of CTE in the brains of former National Football League,  or NFL, players. Out of the 111 former NFL players studied, 110 showed signs of CTE. Many of those found to have CTE suffered from behavioral or mood problems during their lifetimes. Many also suffered from dementia, too. Amy McKee is one of the lead researchers at the Brain Bank. She said CTE can affect even the brains of young people. "We can see spaces near the hippocampus, which is a part of the brain that's important for learning and for memory, and we can see that there has been shrinkage there as well. To see this in such a young individual is quite startling." McKee says helmets can give some protection from CTE. But, she explains that the risks are still great. "They [helmets] will never be the solution for CTE...They may make it less likely, but it is always going to be a risk once you have head contact," she said. McKee and her team are now looking for ways to diagnose CTE before a player dies. They are also looking for drugs that might treat it. I'm John Russell. Kevin Enochs reported on this story for VOA News. John Russell adapted it for Learning English. Mario Ritter was the editor. We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section. _________________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   collision– n. : a crash in which two or more things or people hit each other donate – v.  to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization dementia – n. medical a mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or to understand what is real and what is not real startling – adj. : very surprising, shocking, or frightening helmet – n.  a hard hat that is worn to protect your head diagnose – v.  to recognize (a disease, illness, etc.) by examining someone

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2eYMVF9
via IFTTT

America's Presidents - Calvin Coolidge

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2f9f3t0
via IFTTT

As Rohingya Flee Violence, Myanmar's Leader Cancels UN Meeting

  Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s government, has cancelled her planned visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Several nations have criticized the Myanmar military recently for deadly attacks against minority Rohingya Muslims in the country, also known as Burma. The UN General Assembly is meeting next week in New York City. The UN says almost 380,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh. Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for leading the nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar. She spent more than 20 years under house arrest because of her democracy effort. But she is facing sharp criticism for her response to the violence against Rohingya in the country. She has denied reports of genocide and defended the military actions as justified. The criticism has even come from other Nobel Peace Prize winners. Retired South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa wrote an open letter to Aung San Suu Kyi. Part of it said, “If the political price of your ascension to the highest office in Myanmar is your silence, the price is surely too steep.” Myanmar government spokesman Zaw Htay said that Aung San Suu Kyi will miss the General Assembly meeting to deal with security issues in Rakhine state. He also said there had been reports of the possibility of terror attacks in the country. Aung San Suu Kyi is the head of Myanmar’s government and its foreign minister. Myanmar’s president is Htin Kyaw. Violence began last month On August 25, a group of Rohingya militants attacked about 30 police offices and army positions in Rakhine, killing several people. The militants said they were trying to protect their ethnic minority from government persecution. About 400 people have been killed in battles between the military and the militants. The Trump administration has called for protection of civilians. Bangladesh: refugees must leave The Bangladesh government has said that all the refugees will have to return to Myanmar. It has called for safe areas in Myanmar. But Zaw Htay said that would not be acceptable to Myanmar’s government. Philippe Bolopion is deputy director of global advocacy at Human Rights Watch. He said the humanitarian crisis is worsened by Myanmar’s refusal to permit aid agencies to come in and provide help. But Zaw Htay said the Myanmar government is working to stop the violence and deal with threats of future terrorist attacks. Jean Leiby of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says Rohingya camps in Bangladesh are crowded with children. He said about 200,000 children may be at risk of disease and are in urgent need of support. The UN refugee agency sent a flight to Bangladesh carrying emergency aid. A second flight, donated by the United Arab Emirates, has also landed in Bangladesh, carrying about 2,000 family tents. The Rohingya are one of Myanmar's many ethnic minorities in the Buddhist-majority nation. They have been denied citizenship, though most can show that their families have been in the country for many years. I’m Jonathan Evans.   Margaret Besheer and Lisa Schlein reported on this story for VOANews.com. Bruce Alpert adapted this story for Learning English. Caty Weaver was the editor. We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section and share your views on our Facebook Page. _____________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   ascension - n. the act of rising or ascending steep - adj. very high persecution - n. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2wqx7RT
via IFTTT

How to Use Your Phone as a Magnifying Glass

  Whether you are trying to read a menu in a dark restaurant, the warning label on your medicine, or the fine print on a contract you possibly should not be signing, a magnifying glass can come in very handy. One with a light is even better. Good news! That phone in your pocket is filled with handy tools, including a magnifying glass. No more squinting! Your phone’s magnifying glass lets you see the small stuff, any time, anywhere. iPhone magnifying glass Setting The iPhone has a useful magnifying glass feature that uses the camera. You must turn this feature on in order to use it. Turning on the magnifying glass on an iPhone To turn on the magnifying glass on your iPhone, go to: Settings, then General, then Accessibility, then Magnifier. Turn it to On.                   You can also turn Auto-Brightness to on. Auto-Brightness changes the brightness of the screen based on the available light. Using the magnifying glass on an iPhone To use the iPhone’s magnifying glass, called the Magnifier, tap the Home button three times. That will open the magnifying glass screen.                         Slide the yellow dot on the Magnifier to zoom in and out. Slide the dot right to zoom in and left to zoom out. Tap the lightning icon to turn on the light on your phone and brighten what you are seeing. Tap the lock icon to keep the camera’s focus level from changing.   Tap the white circle button to freeze the image. The circle will have a yellow edge while the image is frozen. Tap the button again to unfreeze the image.         You can freeze the image on the Magnifier and then zoom in on it. This way the image is stable as you are trying to see it. Move the image around with your finger to see different parts of the image. Tap the triangle in the lower right corner of the screen to control the image you are seeing. The filter lets you adjust the brightness and color of the image. You can also add colored filters to the image. In the bottom left corner of the filter screen is an invert button that lets you change the colors. Tap that to invert the colors.                   Android Some Android phones also have a magnifying glass feature, but you need to turn it on for it to work. To turn on the magnifying glass, go to Settings, then Accessibility, then Vision, then Magnification and turn it on. When you need to use the magnifying glass, go to the camera app and tap the screen three times. To turn off the magnifying glass, tap the screen three times again. Some Android phones do not come with a magnifying glass feature built in. You can use zoom in the camera app if you need magnification. Many magnifying apps are in the Google Play app store with different features. Some of these apps are free but have advertisements. Magnifying Glass Flashlight Magnifying Glass Flashlight currently has the highest rating of the magnifying apps in the Google Play store. This app has both magnification and a flashlight to shine a light on what you are trying to see. Like the iPhone Magnifier, this app can freeze the image so you can zoom in and steady what you are trying to see. This app has small ads at the bottom of the screen. They do not flash or move so they are fairly easy to ignore. The first time you use the app, you will see that the flashlight is on by default. You can turn this off if you do not need it, and want to save battery, by tapping the lightbulb icon in the lower right corner of the screen.                             Tap the “A” button to add a blue filter and invert colors so light becomes dark and dark becomes light.                                 Tap the Red and Blue button to have the camera light flash like a strobe light. Tap the camera button to freeze the image and take a screenshot of the image. Pinch and spread your fingers to zoom in and out of the image. Tap the photo button on the left to see the screenshots you have taken and to share them with others. Tap the back button on your phone to return to the magnifying glass. You can check out other Magnifying Glass apps in the Google Play Store: Magnifying Glass Apps in Google Play. Be sure to check for apps having a light, if that is important to you. I’m Caty Weaver. And I’m Pete Musto.   Carolyn Nicander Mohr wrote this report for VOA Learning English. Caty Weaver was the editor. Have you ever needed a magnifying glass but did not have one handy? Do you like the idea of using your phone as a magnifying glass? Do you use a magnifying glass app that you would recommend? Share your thoughts in the Comments Section below or on our Facebook page. _____________________________________________________________ Words in This Story   menu - n. a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant​ contract - n. a legal agreement between people, companies, etc.​ magnifying glass - n. a specially shaped piece of glass that is attached to a handle and is used to make an object look larger than it is squint - v. to look at something with your eyes partly closed zoom - v. to adjust the lens of a camera focus - n. a state in which something (such as a camera, a telescope, or a person's eyes) produces a clear picture or image​ invert - v. to change the position, order, or relationship of things so that they are the opposite of what they had been default - n. a setting, option, etc., that a computer uses if you do not choose a different one strobe light - n. a bright light that flashes on and off very quickly​ screenshot - n. an image of the data displayed on the screen of a computer or mobile device.    

from Voice of America http://ift.tt/2fiOCxR
via IFTTT