Will the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, the military’s ban on homosexual military service people, mean that the military may regain some of its linguists?
I keep getting messages from the CIA on Linked In because they need 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to fill their huge need for foreign language speakers.
Public foreign language programs may now be cut or eliminated because of education budget cuts to the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP).
If you live in a metropolitan area, you are likely to find ethnic, cultural and language enclaves where you can find native speakers with whom to practice your target language.
Measure C Question
What do they teach at the “Challenge Success 2011” conference about raising college-bound kids?
Making Cupertino a more fun place to live and work.
True or False; Milton Friedman believed that capitalism could not survive as long as there is a middle class. Billionaires buying up the railroads?
The pros and cons of today's mainstream music
Making Cupertino a more fun place to live and work. Seriously, this could work.
Rotary Club of Cupertino Past President, Steve Andrews, leads the monthly book club discussion of "Pillars of the Earth," by Ken Follett.
The community's reaction to the remodeling of a historic building into a Borders bookstore
Learn about high-tech food businesses in Silicon Valley.
It's the social event of the season. Join me at High School Back to School Night, where the meaning of "skinny 7" is hopefully explained.
Rotarians seen around Cupertino supporting local businesses.
Another milestone reached! In what seems like an alternate universe, I am the friend of the mother of the bride.
How YOU can get involved in the making of this film while helping out with a great cause.
Flight Wine & Food is to people in Cupertino the perfect “third place”, a place to hang out simply for the pleasures of good company, lively conversation and of course orgasmic wine.
A new business is coming to the Monta Vista neighborhood. Welcome Monta Vista Market.
Songs, TV and other media help us learn foreign languages. Hip-hop music can keep at-risk kids in school and out of trouble.
Watch this video and learn more about Rotary, the World Jounal and how the have combined efforts to make the Moon Festival in Cupertino a success.
DingDing TV video interview of President Larry Dean and Past President Beverly Lenihan.
I compare Steve Jobs' performance as CEO with that of other iconic CEOs.
Why I'm positive their hard work and genuine passion for music will pay off...
How their genuine love for music has inspired them creatively, and brought them success.
Rhode Island kids will learn to roll their r's, get all the Mandarin tones and write Chinese characters by the time Cupertino students are still figuring out how to spell California
Fans of music are becoming more and more neglectful in displaying appreciation towards hard-working musicians. Find out how you can give back to the artists you love!
Ying Ying Chang writes a heartfelt story about and a loving tribute to her famous daughter, Iris Chang.
School starts in August—again! But this year, I'm the parent of a high school freshman. Wish ME luck.
Rotary speaker videos now online
Do you want to learn Spanish, English or Japanese using songs but you are too lazy to ind the translation in English, lyrics in Spanish and chord notations?
There are various philosophies about how to raise multilingual kids but the most important element is to make each language fun and engaging for the kids. Languages are lived, not studied!
I share two beautiful music videos.
Theatreworks' New Works Festival presents Little Rock, the story of the nine teenagers who integrated Little Rock Central High in 1957. If you think that doesn't have to do with you, think again.
#1 on New Coffee Scene in Cupertino
We've tried 'em all! Or so it seems. But Walden West is the day camp that's always first on our list.
This blog discusses the important roles played by academic physicians and pays tribute to one outstanding academic physician, Dr. David Peng of the Stanford Dermatology Group.
Have you considered joining Rotary?