Monthly Archives: March 2015

Headline English: A Video Experiment

I’m trying a little video experiment today. I decided today that instead of writing my blog post, I’d just shoot a little video. I did this first thing this morning, as I was drinking my morning coffee (and before I … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (March 30, 2015)

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Behind The Secret Door

When you walk into the Blind Barber, you’ll find what you expect in a barbershop (a place for cutting men’s hair). You’ll see a barber and his customers. You’ll hear “the buzzing (sound) of the shavers (electrical tools for cutting … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (March 23, 2015)

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The Invention of Tighty Whities

If you mention the term “tighty whities” to any American, they’ll know you’re talking about close-fitting underwear that men wear (see photo) that is most often found in the color white. The term “tighty whities” is an informal term for … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (March 16, 2015)

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The Return of Los Angeles’ Murals

The traffic on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles is so heavy (a large amount), that it’s difficult and dangerous to look around while you drive. But if you had been driving on the 101 recently, you might have … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (March 9, 2015)

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So Go Ahead and Sue Me, Taylor Swift

I can’t say that I have never, never, never listened to a song by Taylor Swift, but I can say that I’m not exactly (I’m not really) a fan of her music. Ms. Swift is, however, extremely popular in the … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (March 2, 2015)

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