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June 07, 2016
Forget Office Cubicles, Try ‘Co-working’

New community work environments sharing infrastructure, services, events and technology gain traction in US and beyond
June 07, 2016
Forget Office Cubicles, Try ‘Co-working’

When you think of a workspace, the cubicles in a traditional office are probably the first thing that comes to mind. Following Uber and Airbnb, the sharing economy has brought a new kind of work environment to the United States and the world in recent years. VOA’s Yiyi Yang and Joseph Mok talked to a couple of workspace providers to explore how the new style works.
May 01, 2016
Little Havana - a Slice of Cuban Culture in Florida

Hispanic culture permeates everything in Miami’s Little Havana area: elderly men playing dominoes as they discuss politics, cigar rollers deep at work, or Cuban exiles talking with presidential candidates at a Cuban coffee window. With the recent rapprochement between Cuba and United States, one can only expect stronger ties between South Florida and Cuba.
April 29, 2016
Florida’s Weeki Wachee ‘Mermaids’ Make a Splash

Since 1947, ‘mermaids’ have fascinated tourists at central Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs State Park with their fluid movements and synchronized ballet. Performing underwater has its challenges, including cold temperatures and a steady current, as VOA’s Lin Yang and Joseph Mok report.
February 03, 2016
Gallaudet University: A Worldwide Draw for Deaf Students

What's it like to go to college if you're deaf? And not only deaf, but in a foreign country — and dealing with not just one, but TWO languages that are not your own? At Washington's Gallaudet University — the only university in the world specifically designed for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing — international students take challenges like that in stride. Watch on YouTube with captions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sb26lHYB9Y
December 28, 2015
Goat Mowers – A New Way to Eliminate Unwanted Plants

Historic cemetery in Washington, DC, takes economical, environmental step by ‘hiring’ weed-loving goats to eat their way through brush
December 18, 2015
A House Built for Spirits: Winchester Mystery House

In an unending effort to confuse the spirit world, the Winchester Mystery House is filled with winding, twisting hallways and other strange features. VOA’s Lin Yang and Joseph Mok traveled to San Jose, California, to take a look inside the historic mansion.
November 04, 2015
Adobe Houses A Defining Face of New Mexico

Flat-roofed houses with stepped levels and round-edged walls are architecturally distinctive and well-suited to Southwest US climate
November 04, 2015
Adobe Houses: The Face of New Mexico

Made of stone, mud and other local materials, adobe houses have become an iconic feature in the southwestern U.S. state of New Mexico. Why are people in New Mexico so fond of this type of architecture? And why is it so well-preserved there? VOA's Lin Yang and Joseph Mok report.
October 16, 2015
Santa Fe Market Offers Look Into Native American World

As the largest Native American Art show in the world, Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, showcases the tradition and culture of 300 different tribes in the United States. VOA's Lin Yang and Joseph Mok have more.
October 16, 2015
Senior Citizens Help Each Other Remain in Their Own Homes

With increasing number of so-called 'baby boomers' reaching retirement age in US, trend toward 'aging in place' is gaining widespread popularity
October 16, 2015
Senior Citizens Help Each Other Remain in Their Own Homes

With more and more of the so-called “baby boomers” reaching retirement age in the U.S., the trend toward “aging in place” is gaining widespread popularity. That’s the appeal of Capitol Hill Village - a nonprofit in a Washington neighborhood that provides its members with the services they need to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. VOA's Lin Yang and Joseph Mok report.
September 29, 2015
Art Demystified at Torpedo Factory Turned Into a Museum

From abstract painting to non-mainstream sculpture, art can sometimes be mysterious to the general public.Yet the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, provides a platform to help the public understand art. VOA's Lin Yang and Joseph Mok report.
December 24, 2009
New England Town Brings Rockwell's Christmas to Life

Stockbridge, Massachusetts is the setting the celebrated artist used for his painting of an idyllic American Christmas
November 01, 2009
One Man's Unique Art Draws Roadside Attention

M.T. Liggett finds self-expression in sculpting scrap metals
November 01, 2009
Matchmaking Institute Teaches Modern Cupids

In an era of online dating, many are turning to traditional matchmakers who are updating their skill sets to meet modern demands
November 01, 2009
Boston's Award-Winning Beer Has Long Tradition

Boston Beer Company is internationally recognized for its more than 20 varieties of Samuel Adams Beer
October 31, 2009
2006 Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma Showcases Dance and Art

Since 1987, the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival has attracted 25,000 visitors to Oklahoma City
October 31, 2009
New Mexico Wildlife Center Saves Thousands of Wild Animals Over Past Two Decades

New Mexico Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - rehabilitating wildlife
October 31, 2009
Roots of Award-Winning Native American Drum Group in New Mexico

Award-winning drum group, from north of Albuquerque, New Mexico keeps their Native American culture alive through music

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