What Your Blood Pressure Means

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ESL Podcast 890 – Enjoying Nature

ESL Podcast 890 – Enjoying Nature 

There’s nothing better than a walk through the forest or on the beach. Or is there? Find out in this episode. Download Podcast 

Milpitas Moms

Milpitas Moms

Happy Mothers Day to the Mothers of Milpitas, San Jose, and EVERYWHERE!

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2013

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Chinese Immigrants Move Out of US 'Chinatowns'

VOAVideo: Chinese Immigrants Move Out of US 'Chinatowns'

Asians are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and those of Chinese heritage have been in the United States since the mid 1800s. Almost every major U.S. city has a "Chinatown." But many Chinese Americans have assimilated and no longer live in these enclaves, settling instead in city suburbs. Elizabeth Lee reports from Los Angeles, the home of one of the largest predominantly Chinese suburbs in the U.S., on how "Chinatown" has evolved along with ethnic Chinese immigrants.

ROSE-MANIA

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The roses are blooming like crazy in the backyards of Berryessa District, San Jose, CA

Thanks to Volunteers, Elderly Can Age in Place

VOAVideo: Thanks to Volunteers, Elderly Can Age in Place

In many countries around the world, families stay close. It's routine for several generations to live together, with adult children caring for their aging parents. But in the United States, with children moving far from parents and grandparents for college or career, many senior citizens find themselves living alone. Moving to an assisted living facility is an option, but many seniors would rather stay independent, in their own home. Local governments and non-profit groups offer services to help them do that. Faiza Elmasry tells us about one of those volunteer organizations, which started as a neighborhood project in a suburb of Washington, D.C. Faith Lapidus narrates.