Monthly Archives: June 2014

Podcasts This Week (June 30, 2014)

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The Lively Morgue

If you walk down two flights (a set of steps between one floor and the next) of stairs to the basement of an office building near Times Square and through some heavy metal doors, you’ll enter a place people rarely … Continue reading

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A World Cup of Something Else

The World Cup is in full swing (is already in progress), and millions of people around the world are watching their favorite teams compete (play against each other). Even here in the U.S., there are millions who watch soccer (or … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (June 23, 2014)

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“Football” Versus “Soccer”

Americans and Brits have a love-hate relationship (unclear feelings about each other). We love the British and the British hate us. This is evident (clear) if you watch any British drama shows. Americans are portrayed as (shown to be) loud, brash (aggressive … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (June 16, 2014)

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A New Kind Of Streaker

Americans who remember the 1970s probably remember streakers – usually students – who ran naked (without clothes) in public places as a joke or to shock (surprise and upset) people. Today there’s a new group of streakers. At least that’s … Continue reading

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Medical Diagnosis: “Moron”

If someone calls you a “moron,” you should be very offended (feel insulted). A moron is someone who is very stupid. The term is harsher (more severe; more of an insult) than “stupid” or “dumb.” Today, Americans use this term … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (June 9, 2014)

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Why You Can’t Be Creative and Check Your Facebook Page At The Same Time

At universities and research organizations today, there is a very common buzzword (a word or phrase that has become popular, like a slogan): collaboration. Collaboration refers to working with others to share ideas, with the aim (goal) of creating something … Continue reading

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