Archive for the 'Features' category

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Bharatanatyam in Motion

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Bharatanatyam dancer Rasika Kumar. The performance was demonstrated in the Mercury News studio.
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The Chance to Survive

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Computer class gives Vietnamese orphans a window to the world.
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The Swingin’ Blue Stars

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

The Swingin’ Blue Stars of the U.S.S. Hornet were formed by Blue Star moms singing songs from the 40’s and 50’s.
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Art of Shinkendo

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Eric Lambert spreads the art of Japanese swordsmanship.
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Ear Picking in Vietnam

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Ear Picking in Vietnam.
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China’s Migrant Students

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Migrant children in China face an uphill battle for education.
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A Train Passion

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Every Saturday, train enthusiasts gather at Santa Clara Railroad Depot to watch and run model trains.
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Wishbook: Amanda’s story

Friday, November 26th, 2010

From early childhood, Amanda Madrid moved from one foster care family to another. At 22 she is putting her life together.
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Latin Dance: Keeping Culture Alive

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month through old and new dance styles. Please press play.
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Fire Spinners

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Fire spinners and dancers meet at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse most Sunday nights.
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Nisei Graduate

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Bessie Kawachi Chin, 87, fulfills her dream of a college degree after Japanese-American internment prevented her from finishing her studies nearly 70 years ago. (more…)

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Wheelchair Lacrosse

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

San Jose hosts the first wheelchair lacrosse clinic in the country.
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Caring For Ella

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The day that Ella Cho was born her parents were advised to start making funeral arrangements.
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Los Lupenos

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Los Lupenos in San Jose celebrates their 40th anniversary.
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Carnatic Singing

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

A classical Indian musical art form with strong spiritual roots is practiced in Sunnyvale. (more…)

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Disabled in Vietnam

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Disabled students in Vietnam find hope in an IT Training Program.
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