US Growth Slows in Second Quarter

VOAVideo: US Growth Slows in Second Quarter

Slower economic growth in the United States pushed global stocks lower Friday. The U.S. Commerce Department reports the country's gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the nation's economic health, grew by a disappointing 2.4 percent in the second quarter. Economists blame the slower pace of growth on continuing high unemployment and falling consumer confidence.

ESL Podcast 604 – Harming a Professional Reputation

Emily and her sons at the Milpitas Library

ESL Podcast 604 – Harming a Professional Reputation

Learn how to protect your good reputation, or fix your bad one, in this episode. Download Podcast

Business English Exercises

Glenn Peng says "Hello!" to all Milpitas Students past and present.

She is on her way to University of Texas, Arlington to study for a PhD in Statistics.

Good Luck, Glenn!

Business English Exercises: Grammar and vocabulary exercises.

• Business English Grammar Lessons
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Buying, Selling and Trading Online

VOAVieo: Buying, Selling and Trading Online

Selling stuff on the web is just about as old as the Internet itself. But increasingly it isn't just about what you can buy or sell, but rather what you can do or trade. Just a few examples of how to buy, sell or trade your way a little closer to happiness this week, on "The Link"

National Night Out 2010

VOANews: Neighbors Fight Crime with a National Night Out

An estimated 34 million Americans take part in the National Night Out, which has been held in early August since 1984 -- organized by a non-profit, grassroots group called the National Association of Town Watch. Matt Peskin,the group's spokesman, said the event has been growing year by year. "In the early days, it was very symbolic - front porch lights on, front porch vigil -- that was about it. People liked that - the unity part of it, that '99 percent of us are law-abiding, that we're all out [one night] showing our support for fighting crime.'

• San Jose, Milpitas celebrate national night out to combat crime, students urged to participate

How to Write Business E-mail

Sarah Kuo and her sons at the Milpitas Library

JennniferESL: How to Write Business E-mail

Would you like to learn more about writing business e-mail?

Use this series of videos to understand and practice the basics.

Credit Rating Agencies

VOAVideo: Credit Rating Agencies

In the wake of the U.S. financial crisis of 2008, there are questions about how credit rating agencies should operate. VOA's Philip Alexiou has more in this edition of "Money In Motion".