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Japan, Finally
Japan Series: The Big Cities
Well, finally a breakthrough! The travel ban was lifted, and we were able to return to Japan again! Sure, testing required, and a tedius airport experience upon arrival at Narita.
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California Coast #3 - Monterey and Carmel
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
My sister Elaine came to visit, and we took a drive down the coast to the Monterey peninsula. Wandering the Carmel streets, popping into art gallaries and shops was a pleasure despite the rainy weathe…
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Leaving Afghanistan
News and Views
A heavily criticized withdrawal by the USA and its allies from Afghanistan that even today is the subject of intense debate. Was the evacuation haphazard as the critics said? Or was it all just inevit…
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A Delightful Week in Waikiki
The Wanderers
It's always a pleasure to visit the beautiful island of Oahu. Swimming, snorkeling, and delicious dinners awaited us.
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California Coast #2 - I Have Found It in Eureka!
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
A long but delightful drive up the California coast to the beautiful bay city of Eureka was both educational and relaxing! The fascinating history of the area goes way back beyond the Gold Rush years.
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California Coast #1 - Fort Bragg is Worth Bragging About
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
A not very well known destination on the northern California coast is an old military town that offers beautiful ocean views and rustic woodlands.
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Breathe Deeply
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
Betty Lanister just moved to California. Unfortunately, we have not received her medical record from her previous healthcare provider. I think we'll spend most of our time going over her preexisting…
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Prostate Story
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
Three male patients that are over 50 coming in for consultations today. At that age, all men need to have their prostate checked regularly. The first two patients are here for a general checkup. My…
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Pain in the Bottom
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
A young patient is coming in this morning for a consultation. His name is Mark, and he's 11 years old. He arrived with his mother, who is clearly concerned.
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The Mystery of the Locked Knee
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
Sometimes Dr. Tanaka fills in as an emergency doctor when they are short staffed in the medical center. This happened a lot in 2020 due to the coronavirus. One Saturday in April a patient was wheele…
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I Can't See Clearly Now
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
This morning Dr. Tanaka saw Melvin Hannity, who was coming in to check on some knee pain he was experiencing. The conversation immediately went in a different direction.
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The Heart of the Matter
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
Dr. Tanaka's next patient is Jennifer Wilcox, who recently turned 67 years old. This is a follow up to a heart issue she was experiencing last Monday.
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Allergy, Cold or COVID-19?
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
It's 2021, right in the middle of the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Tanaka examines a patient who might have COVID in this lesson.
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Introduction
Dr. John Tanaka, MD
Introducing Dr. John Tanaka. He'll share some of his cases with you to help you pick up some new English words and phrases.
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John Meets His Team
John and Marie Part 1
Alicia had set up a meeting with the Enterprise Engineering Services team to introduce John as their new manager for 10am in the Enterprise conference room. Diane will chair the meeting.
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Sunny in Sonoma
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
On Wednesday, we drove up to Sonoma for lunch. We visited Sonoma quite a few times last year, but have not gone there this year. So, it was time.
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St. Helena was Magnificent Today
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
Today we went on a drive up to St. Helena, one of our favorite little towns in wine country. The weather was glorious, which made lunch taste even better!
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Yountville in February
California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
Well, the holidays have been over for a while, and the Super Bowl was last Sunday. So, it was time to start thinking about doing a little wandering up in wine country.
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PC Software Commercial Productivity Applications
Personal Computers
There are many types of downloadable applications, including office productivity, games, photography, and communications. Let's take a closer look at the office productivity applications.
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PC Introduction
Personal Computers
Personal Computers (PC) are a class of computer that is used by individuals for their own personal or business work. Though a PC can be shared with others, it is most commonly used by one individual.
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Is John Becoming a Manager?
John and Marie Part 1
John's interview is over, and it went well. Will he get the job? Diane informs John of her decision. Hint - it's good news!
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Case Closed
John and Marie Part 1
Brian Carter has made a decision that will alter the course of the trial. Was it a wise decision? Should this case have come to trial at all?
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Interview
John and Marie Part 1
John has an interview today for the management position that Elaine is leaving. He thinks he is very prepared for whatever question comes up. WIll he nail it?
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Date Debriefing
John and Marie Part 1
John and Marie share their date experience with their best friends. Is this the start of a real relationship? We shall see...
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