Monthly Archives: July 2014

Noncompete Clauses

People who work for high-tech (using technology) and highly-skilled jobs may be accustomed to (used to) noncompete clauses.  Noncompete clauses are requirements in a person’s employment contract (agreements) stating that he or she will not go work for another similar company for a stipulated … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (July 28, 2014)

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When The Rain Doesn’t Come

If you had been driving across California’s Central Valley (low land between mountains) recently, you would have seen a low-lying (just above the ground) cloud on the horizon (where the sky touches the earth). The cloud stretched (spread out) as … Continue reading

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Not All Hobbies are Created Equal

As people get older, one of their biggest concerns is the loss of memory, of not being able to remember things. Most people know that keeping active is important, but not all activities are created equal (are the same; have the … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (July 21, 2014)

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How to Marry a Beautiful Woman (Half Your Age)

If you walk — actually, you’d more likely drive — around Los Angeles, you’ll notice one thing: a lot of successful and wealthy-looking older men with beautiful young women. No, that’s not his daughter. It’s probably his girlfriend or trophy … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (July 14, 2014)

We are grateful to our members and donors, because we are only able to produce this podcast with the generous help of our listeners. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member today! … Continue reading

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Wally Byam’s Airstream Trailer

It’s summertime. Vacation time for most people. And for many Americans, RV time. There are close to 10 million recreational (an activity done for enjoyment) vehicles, or RVs, in the U.S. RVs are motor vehicles or trailers (a vehicle pulled … Continue reading

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Paid to be a Quitter

Companies that are looking to (wanting to) reduce their workforce (number of employees) will sometimes offer people who are close to retirement (age when people typically stop working, traditionally 65-years-old) something called a “golden parachute.” A “parachute” is something you … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (July 7, 2014)

Is your limited English standing in your way? Do you want to improve your English now? Learn English even faster with the help of the Learning Guide. In it, you’ll get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural … Continue reading

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