Author Archives: Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Attention Mac Owners: Get the ESL Podcast Widget for Free!

Posted on Monday - October 8, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

If you own an Apple computer (a Mac), you probably know that you can use your Dashboard to view widgets (small software programs). One of our listeners, Orlando Chicconi, from the iPhoneStory.com website, has very generously created a widget that … Continue reading →

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Proverbs: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Posted on Friday - October 5, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Proverbs (traditional sayings) can tell you a lot about the culture and ideas of those who speak a certain language. I’d thought it would be fun to take a look every now and then (occasionally) at some popular proverbs. Today’s … Continue reading →

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My Mother, the GPS Navigation System

Posted on Thursday - October 4, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

When I was a child, there was a television program called “My Mother, the Car,” which had the following premise (idea or concept for a story): A man’s mother dies, and her soul or mind takes possession of (owns) her … Continue reading →

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Going to the Podcast Expo

Posted on Wednesday - October 3, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

This past weekend I attended (went to) the Podcast and New Media Expo in Ontario, California, which is about an hour from Los Angeles. Expo is short for exposition, which is the same as a conference or convention. An expo … Continue reading →

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How to Subscribe to the ESL Podcast Blog

Posted on Monday - October 1, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Did you know that you can subscribe to our blog? Our blog page has what is called an RSS feed, which allows you to “subscribe” using many web browsers or free RSS software. Every time we put up a new … Continue reading →

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Thank you for the well wishes!

Posted on Tuesday - September 25, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Just a quick note to thank all of those who sent me emails and posted comments about the 15th anniversary of my 29th birthday. I really do appreciate it. When someone wishes you a happy birthday or congratulates you on … Continue reading →

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