en-us Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:07:00 -0500 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Englishfeed/~3/473951174/ I just wanted to share some great news. My About.com site (http://esl.about.com) has been nominated for the Best Teacher Blog of 2008 for the Edublog Awards. I&#8217;d certainly appreciate a vote for Kenneth&#8217;s ESL Blog. More importantly, I&#8217;d like to point to their category page which lists all of the candidates for the various [...] Podcast http://englishfeed.com/?p=44#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:48:10 -0500 http://englishfeed.com/?p=44 1506472 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/12/03/top-10-searches-for-2008/ Collected by Yahoo! 1 Britney Spears The singer&#8217;s steep trajectory to redemption restored her to the top of searches. Her year began with a police visit, hospital stay, and psych evaluation. She returned under her father&#8217;s shelter and, by summer, settled custody with her ex. Professionally, she guested on a sitcom, won thrice at the MTV Video [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/12/03/top-10-searches-for-2008/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:28:02 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/12/03/top-10-searches-for-2008/ 1504056 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:20:08 -0500 http://www.voanews.com/ 1505792 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081202-1601a.mp3 Thai PM goes, airport blockade nears end / UK benefits proposals / Was Shakespeare blind? Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:12:26 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081202-1601.mp3 1504158 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081203-1743a.mp3 Queen's speech / Condi: Pakistan must co-operate over Mumbai / Robot soldiers. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:12:26 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081203-1743.mp3 1504159 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:10 <br />Explanations: 2:39 <br />Fast dialogue: 14:12</p> <p>Maggie: What did you think of the book you started last week?</p> <p>Kurt: Oh, I liked it well enough.</p> <p>Maggie: Wow, that’s a glowing recommendation.</p> <p>Kurt: Well, it started off with a bang and the suspense in the first half was great. I couldn’t put it down. Then, the pace changed in the second half and it was an effort to finish it.</p> <p>Maggie: Really? I read it a few months ago and I loved it. I thought the characterization was really good. I could really relate to the two main characters. </p> <p>Kurt: Yeah, that’s true enough, but the plot dragged, don’t you think? The author just couldn’t pull it off and the ending was laughable.</p> <p>Maggie: I really liked the ending! I can’t wait for the sequel.</p> <p> Kurt: Well, that makes one of us.</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:56:21 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod430.mp3 1502700 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Topics: Brown v. Board of Education; yearbooks in American schools; indeed; none of them is/are; down to the wire</p> <p>Words: <br />case <br />party <br />landmark decision <br />inferior <br />to rule <br />to enroll <br />to desegregate <br />yearbook <br />keepsake <br />peers <br />hairdos <br />autograph <br />indeed <br />none of them is/are <br />down to the wire</p> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:56:21 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC166.mp3 1502701 http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/?ft=2&f=510019 This year marks the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.'s debut full-length album, Murmur. The band is marking the occasion with a remastered version of the record and a deluxe edition that includes a bonus live concert from 1983. The Decemberists are also back, with a collection of new singles. Always The Bridesmaid features seven new songs the band is releasing in three installments, on vinyl and as digital downloads but not as CDs. Also on the show: Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti's side project called Little Joy, jazz trumpeter Steven Bernstein, electronica trio A.R.S., legendary guitarist Max Ochs, and the strangely compelling Heligoats. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:56:50 -0500 http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510019/97667644/npr_97667644.mp3 1501340 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/30/10-top-iphone-video-apps/ Written by Paul Glazowsk Since its debut in 2007, iPhone owners have been capable of consuming video in two ways: via iPod software as well as a YouTube application. And these options presumably remain the exclusive utilities employed for viewing clips. But they are other methods available now. The launch of the App Store this summer enticed [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/30/10-top-iphone-video-apps/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:12:32 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/30/10-top-iphone-video-apps/ 1499544 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081201-1736a.mp3 Obama names Hillary Clinton secretary of state / UK greenhouse gas emissions targets / World Aids Day. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:49:59 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081201-1736.mp3 1500170 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081127-1200a.mp3 We meet Debbie Davies, a reporter. We'll hear about Debbie's life, her interests, and how she combines a successful career as a journalist with being a mother. (The programme was first broadcast in 1997.) Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:49:10 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081127-1200.mp3 1497501 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081128-1552a.mp3 Indian commandos operation in Mumbai continues / David Green arrest / 2012 Olympics sailing centre completed. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:28:08 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081128-1552.mp3 1497395 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/28/a-5th-graders-written-plans-to-take-over-the-world/ Plan to Take Over World FOUND by Brooke in Long Beach, Mississippi Haha, I found this on the floor in my school&#8217;s hallway&#8230; I&#8217;m guessing he likes Halo. This child is… well… um.. _______. Yeah! Why not subscribe to avoid missing The Best Article Every day! A.at_adv_here_7342, A.at_pow_by_7342 {font-family: Arial,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; text-transform: [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/28/a-5th-graders-written-plans-to-take-over-the-world/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:04:14 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/28/a-5th-graders-written-plans-to-take-over-the-world/ 1496678 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081128-1300b.mp3 If the big cheese visits your office, make sure you're working hard. Real English explains. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:48:07 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081128-1300.mp3 1496752 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:14 <br />Explanations: 3:07 <br />Fast dialogue: 12:35</p> <p>Part of my job as school principal is to hand out awards and scholarships to students. We recently had a ceremony to do just that. <br />_________</p> <p>Principal: Miguel, I want to commend you for your work this year and congratulate you for winning the science award. It is well deserved.</p> <p>The recipient of this year’s community service award is Monique for her outstanding achievements. My heartiest congratulations to you, Monique.</p> <p>I am also very proud of another one of our students, Yugo, who has been awarded the ESL Podcast award. This prestigious award honors the achievements of outstanding students. Yugo, a job well done.</p> <p>Finally, we are also honoring one of our teachers today. For her dedication to her students and to the school, we are recognizing the achievements of Ms. Niehbur. I cannot imagine a more deserving teacher. Please accept my sincere congratulations. </p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:32:11 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod429.mp3 1495672 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081126-1736a.mp3 Brown: "Outrage at unspeakable abuse" / Thai P.M. rejects army's election call / "Pay as you throw" rubbish. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:48:28 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081126-1736.mp3 1494564 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081127-1726b.mp3 Mumbai latest / 24-hour news menace? / Heathrow expansion. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:48:28 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081127-1726.mp3 1494565 http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/?ft=2&f=510019 When The White Album was released 40 years ago this month, fans were both baffled and awe struck by its sprawling world of sound. It was released as a double LP (almost unheard of at the time) and featured instant classics like "I Will," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and "Blackbird." But The White Album (its real name is simply The Beatles) was also filled with songs many found hard to digest, like the eight-minute, experimental sound collage "Revolution 9" or the inexplicably surreal "Honey Pie." On this edition of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with Bruce Spizer, author of The Beatles On Apple Records, about the groundbreaking White Album and how it came to be. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:20:34 -0500 http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510019/97423640/npr_97423640.mp3 1489275 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:04:22 -0500 http://www.voanews.com/mp3/voa/english/spec/special_english.mp3 1492284 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/25/top-14-top-gear-moments/ Collectted by David Schwartz Now, here at Hecklerspray sometimes even we have to hold our hands up and give begrudging praise where it is due. So it is with a heavy heart that even we have to concede that Top Gear is a fantastic TV show. It&#8217;s so good even people who aren&#8217;t particularly interested in cars [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/25/top-14-top-gear-moments/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:01 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/25/top-14-top-gear-moments/ 1491309 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:52:22 -0500 D8A52CFE-0212-8454-D71AD612C6632C68 1491915 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081124-1725a.mp3 Darling's plans to revive UK economy / Somali pirate interviewed / Space toolbag in view. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:40:05 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081124-1725.mp3 1491900 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081125-1553a.mp3 Bank of England warning to banks / New law to prevent forced marriages / Exhibition of medical staff at war. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:40:05 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081125-1553.mp3 1491901 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Topics: U.S. Mint; how auctions work; cache versus cash; listen to versus listen for</p> <p>Words: <br />mint <br />coins <br />circulation <br />worn out <br />to melt down <br />to deface <br />pennies <br />auction <br />high-end <br />antique <br />bid <br />cash <br />cache <br />cachet <br />to listen to <br />to listen for</p> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:14:14 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC165.mp3 1491875 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:12:06 -0500 D58CC658-D5CE-FAB9-10A581C1FC7368F1 1490717 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:52:26 -0500 D50D2136-093A-ACD5-37B970ED75EF01C0 1490536 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:40:12 -0500 D493EF9A-971E-67C0-2756F1DA76537878 1490320 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:28:13 -0500 D41AF882-DF06-1867-DCDB89DB15143CB0 1490119 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:20:23 -0500 D3A6061A-A6EF-F47C-E62D0D637E15D39B 1489942 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:56:07 -0500 D2461D4B-938A-752C-CAABFB8A02AE2F55 1489520 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:52:11 -0500 D1D4A87D-C41C-A681-4939D9641164353D 1489381 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:40:28 -0500 D15C248E-F1EC-4C4C-F80D86316AE62F92 1489203 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:20:40 -0500 D05ACBEA-CC78-8141-46A436DA92B49398 1489031 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:04:06 -0500 CFF189F6-9264-A296-76A5D9BD1BEF72E9 1488651 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:30 <br />Explanations: 3:17 <br />Fast dialogue: 12:11</p> <p>Tandia: Do you want these want ads after I’m finished with them?</p> <p>Hank: No, I’m not going to find my dream job in the classifieds. I’m going to have to get more creative with my job search. </p> <p>Tandia: What are you looking for?</p> <p>Hank: I want a job that’s rewarding and fast-paced, and with good growth potential, but all I see are dead-end jobs.</p> <p>Tandia: I know what you mean. I’m looking for something that’s challenging, but also with flexible work hours. All of my friends have great jobs. Why can’t I land one of them?</p> <p>Hank: Instead of feeling sorry for ourselves, we need a better game plan. </p> <p>Tandia: What do you have in mind?</p> <p>Hank: I’m not sure, but we need to get noticed. </p> <p>Tandia: Why don’t you take out a billboard? That should get you noticed.</p> <p>Hank: Hey, that’s really thinking out of the box.</p> <p>Tandia: I was joking!</p> <p>Hank: I’m not. That’s an inspired idea. Now what should we put on the billboard?</p> <p>Tandia: You’re crazy!</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:56:03 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod428.mp3 1488117 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:32:07 -0500 CCD2E589-ACCB-0933-97F8E46BFBE6BED8 1487746 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:28:14 -0500 CC61FABC-B7C4-4A2F-8D2A858F86FE6AE5 1487613 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/22/earths-facebook-news-feed/ Created by Susanna Wolff Why not subscribe to avoid missing The Best Article Every day! A.at_adv_here_7342, A.at_pow_by_7342 {font-family: Arial,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; text-transform: none; color: #000099; text-decoration: none; } A.at_adv_here_7342:hover, A.at_pow_by_7342:hover { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: underline; } adtoll_see_your_ad_here = 1; adtoll_your_text = "Advertise here"; adtoll_show_powered_by = 1; Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/22/earths-facebook-news-feed/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:52:38 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/22/earths-facebook-news-feed/ 1486781 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:20:14 -0500 CB7EA021-C2C6-B881-1CBD12A96EE893D3 1487258 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:56:38 -0500 C8679E7A-CA56-0DDA-A5973D5FCD65B6C7 1486678 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:48:02 -0500 C6DF3858-CB4F-9559-1C8F2B8FD0432288 1486565 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:12:07 -0500 C69BD29B-EB28-5D6C-07E5F2E6272B5E07 1486445 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:35 <br />Explanations: 3:42 <br />Fast dialogue: 14:04</p> <p>Becky: I want to thank all of you for coming today. I think we all agree that we need to organize a protest...</p> <p>Pedro: Hold on, Becky. We all want to voice our opinion that we oppose what is going on here, but I’m not sure a protest is the answer.</p> <p>Becky: With all due respect, Pedro, I think a rally is the best way to do that.</p> <p>Pedro: That may be, but I think we need to consider a few things first. Taking to the streets means coordinating a lot of people. That means getting them to show up, to march, and to hold up signs. I’m not sure we have enough time to pull it all off.</p> <p>Becky: Don’t get me wrong. I’m not in favor of doing anything half-assed. If we decide to protest, we want to do it right so that we get a lot of media coverage. I’m confident that we have enough people and time to get it all done.</p> <p>Pedro: Okay, but another thing we should be ready for is a counter protest. The other side isn’t going to take things lying down.</p> <p>Becky: You’re right, and we’ll take that into consideration. Is there any more discussion before we start on the planning? No? Okay, let’s get down to business. </p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:52:09 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod427.mp3 1486394 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:48:23 -0500 C6DFF1E0-F637-A4F0-0D25895A18134873 1486273 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:28:33 -0500 C5F1CB6F-B1BE-B6CF-5AE89923FF2B40F8 1486038 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081121-1300b.mp3 If you'd like to change your look, why not try some highlights? This week Real English offers some style advice. Find out more. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:12:04 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081121-1300.mp3 1485736 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:04:02 -0500 C20D8332-D149-88B6-972FBA201784AA04 1485493 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081120-1734a.mp3 UK retail spending / International Space Station's 10th birthday / Sparrows in crisis. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:12:11 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081120-1734.mp3 1484585 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081121-1656a.mp3 BBC Trust criticises offensive calls /Torture in Ingushetia / A pram dilemma. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:12:11 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081121-1656.mp3 1484586 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:28:19 -0500 C02644B1-9FFC-D9D2-50FE052E7A58AAB4 1484409 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:20:18 -0500 BFB11B99-9FF6-238C-29766FA4D48E452F 1484244 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:04:13 -0500 BE58BD2D-A365-71B7-C28B20AB58DEDEB1 1483734 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:52:17 -0500 BDACF814-EDD2-2016-76A89AA7AC2C7DA7 1483598 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/20/road-rage-101-how-to-piss-off-other-drivers/ Written by Suzanne Denbow Perhaps you&#8217;ve only just recently acquired your license to drive, or perhaps you&#8217;re a grizzled veteran of the salty tarmac, but either way, you&#8217;re interested in perfecting the art of driving as a bloodsport. Believe it or not, angering your fellow motorists to the point of inspiring physical violence isn&#8217;t a game [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/20/road-rage-101-how-to-piss-off-other-drivers/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:48:03 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/20/road-rage-101-how-to-piss-off-other-drivers/ 1483322 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:40:25 -0500 BC2EB03E-D4E3-33D1-72766BBB04780CA9 1483466 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:28:53 -0500 BB78BED4-0E13-1529-9BFC02657F4B6655 1483296 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:20:06 -0500 BC78C0B1-00E7-EE8E-32D69507E8FD8BE8 1483088 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:04:07 -0500 BBFC2EB9-AFB0-C415-4C010CF390CBD163 1482894 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:48:45 -0500 BAADA2C1-C769-B892-D9F79BAD0BF19E3C 1482667 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:40:21 -0500 BB0AC250-0943-5519-B321879014A18253 1482496 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:32:12 -0500 BA955339-F29F-149B-6CA28C13CFF1AECC 1482321 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:28:18 -0500 BA23D582-912F-DF7C-9393773A25098773 1482122 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081119-1749a.mp3 GM, or genetically modified, food is so hotly debated that it's hard to imagine a time when GM crops weren't controversial. Find out how the attitudes to GM food have changed over time - and why. (The programme was first broadcast in 2003.) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:25 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081119-1749.mp3 1482102 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081120-1200b.mp3 'Private lives' is a simple feature series in which ordinary people talk about themselves and how they experience everyday life in Britain. In this first episode we meet Mo Crow, a show manager at the Royal Albert Hall in London. (The series was first broadcast in 1997.) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:25 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081120-1200.mp3 1482103 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:12:54 -0500 B8176760-B08E-01E7-225292436C88A05A 1481772 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:40:38 -0500 B6894073-9D0A-E4B1-6D0CD7F0E5B46935 1480676 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081118-1624a.mp3 Hijacked tanker off Somalia / Cameron's policy shift / Mickey at 80. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:48:16 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081118-1624.mp3 1480505 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081119-1747a.mp3 UK Prostitution / Tissue engineering / Sergeant quits dancing Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:48:16 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081119-1747.mp3 1480506 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:32:04 -0500 B2FD44A8-FCB1-2F8F-F9A61A9ED9131FAF 1479996 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:17 <br />Explanations: 2:53 <br />Fast dialogue: 13:54</p> <p>Brenda: It’s fun shopping for a new cell phone, don’t you think?</p> <p>Yoji: Sure, but I just need one with the bare basics.</p> <p>Brenda: Not me. I want one that’s top-of-the-line. My old phone was cheap and flimsy, and it started acting up after only a few months.</p> <p>Yoji: I want something that’s good quality, but I don’t think I should have to pay top dollar for it, especially since I don’t need the bells and whistles.</p> <p>Brenda: The bells and whistles are the best part!</p> <p>Yoji: I like this one. It seems sturdy and it should last me for years.</p> <p>Brenda: That is one ugly phone! </p> <p>Yoji: I don’t care about its looks. I just want something functional and that won’t fall apart.</p> <p>Brenda: I’m not arguing for style over substance, but that phone is hideous.</p> <p>Yoji: I’ll get over it. </p> <p>Brenda: Yes, but I’m not sure I will!</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:12:07 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod426.mp3 1479110 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Topics: Naming Rights; Famous Americans: Cesar Chavez; Why Americans have middle names; future perfect tense; American versus U.S. as an adjective <br /> <br />Words: <br />naming rights <br />donation <br />connotations <br />deal <br />civil rights leaders <br />migrant farm worker <br />charismatic <br />to protest <br />pesticide <br />boycott <br />to fast <br />legacy <br />middle name</p> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:12:07 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC164.mp3 1479111 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:28:09 -0500 B157A1A6-DB8B-8248-2492AB7F9B422C09 1478597 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/17/aspirin-vs-marijuana/ Written by nunya This is a repost with a few edits&#8230; When Bayer introduced aspirin in 1899, cannabis was America’s number one painkiller. Until marijuana prohibition began in 1937, the US Pharmacopoeia listed cannabis as the primary medicine for over 100 diseases. Cannabis was such an effective analgesic that the American Medical Association [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/17/aspirin-vs-marijuana/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:32:09 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/17/20-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-linux/ 1477130 http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/?ft=2&f=510019 A spectacular live recording of Neil Young performing in 1968, made just before the release of his very first solo album, is about to be made available for the first time ever. Sugar Mountain won't be out until December, but we've got the title track for you here as a sneak preview. We've also got an exclusive preview of new music from Sweden's Loney, Dear. The new album, Dear John, is due out in January, but you can hear the track "Airport Surroundings" now. Also on this edition of All Songs Considered: Nigerian musician Asa, legendary African guitarist Franco, ringtone composer Max Richter, and the Portland, Ore. duo Musee Mecanique. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:48:22 -0500 http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510019/97096106/npr_97096106.mp3 1476501 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081117-1724c.mp3 Citigroup job cuts / PM: any tax cuts will be temporary / Tanning drug. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:32:03 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081117-1724.mp3 1476494 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/16/happy-weekend/ via Why not subscribe to avoid missing The Best Article Every day! A.at_adv_here_7342, A.at_pow_by_7342 {font-family: Arial,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; text-transform: none; color: #000099; text-decoration: none; } A.at_adv_here_7342:hover, A.at_pow_by_7342:hover { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: underline; } adtoll_see_your_ad_here = 1; adtoll_your_text = "Advertise here"; adtoll_show_powered_by = 1; Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/16/happy-weekend/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:20:11 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/16/happy-weekend/ 1475329 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/15/video-game-porn-sfw/ Video from gametrailers.com Why not subscribe to avoid missing The Best Article Every day! A.at_adv_here_7342, A.at_pow_by_7342 {font-family: Arial,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; text-transform: none; color: #000099; text-decoration: none; } A.at_adv_here_7342:hover, A.at_pow_by_7342:hover { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: underline; } adtoll_see_your_ad_here = 1; adtoll_your_text = "Advertise here"; adtoll_show_powered_by = 1; Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/15/video-game-porn-sfw/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:12:03 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/15/video-game-porn-sfw/ 1474896 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:32:07 -0500 A3D66245-D185-73BB-D662BABFF958F79F 1474538 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:28:25 -0500 A3653F39-D5CD-1E9A-ECD25CBFF61A8689 1474447 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:20:07 -0500 A2EFAD26-B0F4-F0AC-031DD8A6DDAF32B7 1474345 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:12:07 -0500 A27A6C23-ED35-ED0E-0544B240ECC5D809 1474200 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:52:39 -0500 A1FAC4D3-FEA5-D282-F47816D0B2EB118A 1474119 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081114-1300a.mp3 Watch you back! That sounds difficult. Real English explains the meaning of this strange expression. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:48:05 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081114-1300.mp3 1474118 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:40:09 -0500 A1817135-AFB3-F343-633FA95A76943A2B 1474053 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:28:09 -0500 A108B323-0FF7-604C-1BE64B2BA74FFB36 1473950 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:20:14 -0500 A0937950-B36D-8217-6BD5F6FCA86154B8 1473852 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:12:44 -0500 A01E2A75-001D-64D7-DEFB12EFFB3715D4 1473746 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:04:06 -0500 9FA8F03F-08AA-80FF-363168084C5997A3 1473638 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081114-1751a.mp3 Child protection / Russia presidency / Prince Charles is 60 / New planets. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:56:03 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081114-1751.mp3 1473636 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:49:31 -0500 9F2DCF8A-FC45-7F1B-E6E596ED1B57177F 1473537 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/14/14-photography-masters/ Collected by abduzeedo Since the very beginning of Abduzeedo, our team has been bringing cool photography inspiration for you. We&#8217;ve featured many awesome photographers, from the ones with innovative techniques to oldschool guys, and all that. And today we&#8217;ve made a list. We love lists. :) From classic Alberto Korda to hyped Dave Hill, our list actually [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/14/14-photography-masters/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:56:08 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/14/14-photography-masters/ 1473433 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:40:38 -0500 9EB7CEA0-9128-8F9F-7846CF0C43E541A3 1473425 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:12:12 -0500 9DC234EB-0FEA-D444-0332D84DCC2462B2 1473110 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Englishfeed/~3/451228347/ In a previous blog posts (Changing English - The Cluetrain Manifesto) I discussed the importance of understanding your audience in order to help you choose which type of language to use. This is often referred to as &#8216;register&#8217;. In other words, if you are speaking with a friend you&#8217;ll use a completely different tone and [...] Podcast http://englishfeed.com/?p=42#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:54:07 -0500 http://englishfeed.com/?p=42 1472850 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Englishfeed/~3/451939415/ Here&#8217;s a video I came across today. It features an English teacher in South Korea. During the first few minutes he jokes about teaching English in Asia. I think he&#8217;s mainly referring to South Korea, however. In any case, one thing he makes a joke about is the fact that tutoring privately is illegal where [...] Podcast http://englishfeed.com/?p=43#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:54:07 -0500 http://englishfeed.com/?p=43 1472851 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081113-1739a.mp3 Europe energy / Fritzl charged / Ballet in Cuba Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:48:04 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081113-1739.mp3 1472548 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:48:21 -0500 9BF4AE2F-C44B-8CB4-61583C8C43F22CE9 1472442 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:19 <br />Explanations: 3:32 <br />Fast dialogue: 14:27</p> <p>Spencer: I’m practicing making drinks for the party tonight. Do you want to try one?</p> <p>Heidi: You’re the bartender? I didn’t know you knew how to mix drinks. </p> <p>Spencer: I can hold my own. Okay, name it and I’ll make it â' any mixed drink or cocktail. </p> <p>Heidi: Okay, I’ll have a Screwdriver. </p> <p>Spencer: A Screwdriver? Hmm...what’s in that?</p> <p>Heidi: Aren’t you supposed to know, Mr. Bartender?</p> <p>Spencer: I’ve never made one of those before, that’s all. Try something else.</p> <p>Heidi: How about a Bloody Mary?</p> <p>Spencer: A Bloody Mary, a Bloody Mary...do you want that on the rocks? </p> <p>Heidi: Sure, that’ll be great. </p> <p>Spencer: Here you are â' a Bloody Mary in a highball. Enjoy!</p> <p>Heidi: [Makes a gagging sound] This doesn’t taste like a Bloody Mary. It tastes like you poured an entire bottle of alcohol into this.</p> <p>Spencer: Oh, come on. It’s not that bad. Here, I’ll add a little soda, and oh, I forgot the garnish. </p> <p>Heidi: I don’t think that’s going to help. Can I give you some advice? Stick to shots and drinks served straight up. </p> <p>Spencer: Ah, don’t lose faith in me. Let me make you one more drink. </p> <p>Heidi: Okay, but make it virgin. My mouth is still on fire from the last one. </p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:32:51 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod425.mp3 1471900 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:40:17 -0500 987E4217-9BA3-1E4A-41A58B3E615F7954 1471172 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081110-1738a.mp3 Baghdad bombs / Conscientious objectors / Privacy law / Makeba. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:28:19 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081110-1738.mp3 1469864 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081111-1659a.mp3 Armistice day / Right to die / Burma jailings / Music downloads. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:28:19 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081111-1659.mp3 1469865 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081112-1722a.mp3 Open prisons / Baby death / Nano technology / Loch ness monster. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:28:19 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081112-1722.mp3 1469866 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/11/10-of-the-greatest-phrases-to-ever-come-out-of-a-video-game/ Written by Rich Knight Top 10 Greatest Phrases To Ever Come Out Of A Video Game Character&#8217;s Mouth I&#8217;ve said it time and time again, video game storylines suck. But that doesn&#8217;t mean that the character&#8217;s in those horrible storylines can&#8217;t come up with pearls of wisdom (Or is it just comic gold?) when they open [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/11/10-of-the-greatest-phrases-to-ever-come-out-of-a-video-game/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:32:11 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/11/10-of-the-greatest-phrases-to-ever-come-out-of-a-video-game/ 1467851 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Topics: Make-a-Wish Foundation; American Cities: Key West and the Florida Keys; must versus ought to versus need to; nuts and bolts; to buy</p> <p>Words: <br />foundation <br />wish <br />to come true <br />to grant <br />to be (something) when one grows up <br />honorary <br />archipelago <br />hurricane <br />ecotourism <br />scuba diving <br />cruise ships <br />seashell <br />southernmost point <br />must <br />have to <br />ought to <br />need to <br />nuts and bolts <br />to buy</p> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:13:48 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC163.mp3 1467790 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:48:40 -0500 8B01300C-B4CA-6BEA-04FC2C215AA19653 1465822 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:40:28 -0500 8A8BCA00-9764-3D17-2B96D4DB6CAA3FE0 1465628 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:32:08 -0500 8A165A6F-B764-85DB-B60E4E79F725F630 1465475 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:20:50 -0500 899E176F-A50B-5368-BD9884E2BD76449E 1465340 http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/?ft=2&f=510019 We receive several hundred CDs a week at All Songs Considered and do our best to listen to a bit of everything. But there's only enough time and space on the show to cover a tiny fraction of them. That means a lot of great albums get missed. Fortunately, as we compile our ballot for the year's best CDs, NPR listeners have been helping us find some of those buried and overlooked musical gems. On this edition of All Songs Considered we share some of those picks: the best of the CDs we missed this year, including music from Flobots, Department of Eagles, Human Highway, and more. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:56:19 -0500 http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510019/96827366/npr_96827366.mp3 1465219 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:12:07 -0500 89284302-E4F1-C8BC-30620B305A4CA68E 1465136 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:56:18 -0500 88ABE180-950B-2CEB-5AD0DD189DBA45E4 1464934 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:48:07 -0500 88368EDE-A463-6A78-1E1AC0CE7CF4D325 1464728 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:40:07 -0500 87C164B8-E2B7-48F0-43EEEADFF59902ED 1464510 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:28:14 -0500 87489F57-F022-6768-7DD1FA7062CD3DF3 1464348 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:20:05 -0500 86D34BBF-CCF3-2694-065E71F1E116CA34 1464162 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:04:09 -0500 8656C678-F41C-01A2-B547867253BDD0C7 1464029 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:48:10 -0500 85DA4916-9A68-F065-D6E10565E5169FEA 1463891 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:25 <br />Explanations: 4:18 <br />Fast dialogue: 15:50</p> <p>Chang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you behind on all of those bills?</p> <p>Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month.</p> <p>Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? You also have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt.</p> <p>Ilya: Don’t worry about it. Everything will be fine.</p> <p>Chang: I’m only speaking from experience. When I first started working, I had a loan that I defaulted on and I ran up my credit cards. I had to borrow money from my family and friends to pay my bills. I was so desperate at one point, I even went to see a loan shark.</p> <p>Ilya: Did he lend you money?</p> <p>Chang: I decided against borrowing money from him after talking to my brother about it. With his help, I found a good credit counselor and got my finances under control. My two main creditors agreed to defer payment for a couple of months, but not before I sold my car and most of what I owned to raise money. </p> <p>Ilya: Maybe I can do that.</p> <p>Chang: Do what?</p> <p>Ilya: Work with a credit counselor so I don’t have to pay my bills.</p> <p>Chang: You’ve got it all wrong. It took me years to pay off those bills. I just didn’t have debt collectors calling me at all hours of the day, that’s all. A little advice: A little restraint now will save you a lot of pain.</p> <p>Ilya: Okay, okay. I got the message. Remind me never to pay my bills in front of you again!</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:48:54 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod424.mp3 1463844 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:40:07 -0500 85651A51-FF28-A56B-20057422CFD60D0D 1463760 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:06 -0500 84EC41B7-B5F5-02A2-95C71F63EB814611 1463636 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:12:13 -0500 846FD39B-E1DA-4DB5-E04842278F1F03ED 1463513 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:04:25 -0500 83FA50B9-0C17-B7DF-C06C232436CBA0C7 1463337 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:48:14 -0500 837E1145-BCC1-7BDE-B9553F0D6DCB9F62 1463225 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/08/30-firefox-add-ons-to-do-just-about-anything/ Written by TechCityInc Firefox is one browser that offers you thousands of extensions and add-ons to get the job done without wasting any time. I&#8217;ve compiled a list of best 30 Firefox add ons that will help you do just about anything. On the top of my head and my personal favorite 1. Fast Dial Fast Dial is [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/08/30-firefox-add-ons-to-do-just-about-anything/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:20:47 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/08/30-firefox-add-ons-to-do-just-about-anything/ 1462903 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:28:24 -0500 82FE0ECE-FEBC-32E7-62B69E5A264ED23B 1463105 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:20:09 -0500 8288B207-967D-56E3-BA5503580502CAE7 1463024 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:04:33 -0500 813103FC-0589-B52A-6088B6400B94DEE9 1462730 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:28:28 -0500 7FC62524-D22B-4B4C-58C76EB4FCFD221A 1462459 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081107-1300a.mp3 Real English looks at the benefits of the most up-to-date way to display your favourite photos. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:20:03 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081107-1300.mp3 1462418 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:20:27 -0500 7F50DE99-9722-E6F8-65CFE07203A37334 1462371 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:12:26 -0500 7EDBB546-B45C-C2ED-757758C7DBDE37BC 1462267 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:36 <br />Explanations: 3:40 <br />Fast dialogue: 15:02</p> <p>I never read food labels until I started going out with Wendy. She’s studying to be a nutritionist. When we go grocery shopping, she reads every label. <br />_____________</p> <p>Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?</p> <p>Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?</p> <p>Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat. The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really want to put that in your body?</p> <p>Ichirou: Um, I guess not. </p> <p>Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?</p> <p>Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?</p> <p>Wendy: Even so, they’re full of calories. They may be reduced fat, but they’re not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of cereal do you?</p> <p>Ichirou: Yeah, I do. </p> <p>Wendy: Look at the percent daily values. You get nearly no nutrients and no dietary fiber, and it’s full of sugar. <br />_____________</p> <p>I really like Wendy, but I’m not sure how long I can take this. She has the best of intentions, but will my stomach ever forgive me if I keep going out with her? That’s the question.</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:40:15 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod423.mp3 1462233 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:04:37 -0500 7E66B3F9-9900-2767-A139EE26A13CE9B7 1462155 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:52:21 -0500 7DEDA58E-D19C-4ED0-22A4CB3A41D9E17B 1462037 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:40:15 -0500 7D74A6C3-904C-C5A4-18AC40052CAF8B34 1461935 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:32:08 -0500 7CFF596E-B238-8955-38228D3C5F9B258D 1461847 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:28:28 -0500 7C8E6EFB-EF73-E493-B38BDFB09A482D98 1461747 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:20:24 -0500 7C191743-AB23-0677-2AF40801B77E19A6 1461663 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081106-1200a.mp3 The United Nations has a central role in international politics. But how many of us really understand how the UN works? Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:48:06 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20081106-1200.mp3 1461633 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:12:28 -0500 7BA41E82-CEB1-91E3-E31B736F03111C6F 1461539 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081107-1551a.mp3 UK Banks Libor rate falls / Congo talks / Darwin exhibition. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:48:07 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081107-1551.mp3 1461455 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:04:16 -0500 7B2E6859-D94F-BCB9-27F5A6D7CE234DA4 1461408 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:48:22 -0500 7AB21CCC-F49A-4AA4-2CF9DF33C54F5F08 1461273 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:34:04 -0500 7A37407D-FC16-9182-FF0E45062A73CBC6 1461163 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:28:18 -0500 79C3E5DE-A4F5-3514-4965BA052D03618D 1460992 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:20:34 -0500 794EF9FC-A883-C45A-F393188F530294C4 1460804 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:04:36 -0500 78D26675-F7AA-6406-037A1F394851305F 1460632 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:52:28 -0500 7859A92C-E2E3-D050-176165D000239CDC 1460429 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:48:12 -0500 77E7A14C-E159-1550-57B1A84984FF4CD0 1460253 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081106-1553a.mp3 Bank of England cuts interest rate / Obama works on new administration. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:40:54 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081106-1553.mp3 1460250 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:40:09 -0500 777269F4-BFA6-981A-4576BB5810FB39D7 1460076 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:28:16 -0500 76F9BD8B-CEEE-B518-031350723F495334 1459934 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:20:24 -0500 768481DC-FF60-1DCD-B286A302B631C15A 1459769 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:12:29 -0500 760F8ACB-C1C2-A451-854C787F5910BAEE 1459654 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:04:39 -0500 759A22EB-BBA5-D65E-3E679DC48F6FD43B 1459486 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/06/bump/ Who was it that called it a &#8220;terrorist fist jab?&#8221; again? &#8220;Two tall skinny guys from Illinois who made a difference&#8221; Pictures from 1 2 Why not subscribe to avoid missing The Best Article Every day! A.at_adv_here_7342, A.at_pow_by_7342 {font-family: Arial,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; text-transform: none; color: #000099; text-decoration: none; } A.at_adv_here_7342:hover, A.at_pow_by_7342:hover { color: #0000FF; [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/06/bump/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:04:16 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/06/bump/ 1459091 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:56:25 -0500 75251760-E6A4-0B26-A9A92B0E2A4B8B84 1459320 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:40:47 -0500 74A85058-C3F1-024A-CF53BAA6320FF78B 1459112 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:20:31 -0500 7428BBAB-CC12-5FC8-B5711C16B57B48E6 1458908 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:56:09 -0500 73A44736-A364-00F3-AB39E0C9847D8FA7 1458697 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:40:11 -0500 7327C44C-9B06-B637-790FDE5C1B599A3B 1458506 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:28:21 -0500 72AF1EDD-B2B8-3454-F3A972665108A879 1458337 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:20:20 -0500 7239E33E-924E-8C61-002961424FF29130 1458171 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:04:31 -0500 71A985B3-C6CD-D4B5-5CA832A7AC72A3D5 1458047 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:57:15 -0500 71490CB9-F954-ABE3-A36DCDC051855979 1457896 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081103-1733a.mp3 Congo aid convoy / US election countdown / Subbuteo is back. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:28:26 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081103-1733.mp3 1457748 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081104-1736a.mp3 US polls / Cryogenic mice / Lap dancing. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:28:26 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081104-1736.mp3 1457749 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081105-1728a.mp3 Obama - US president elect / Medvedev counters US missile plan / Mysterious chicken farm deaths. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:28:26 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/newspod/newspod_20081105-1728.mp3 1457750 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:52:31 -0500 70D6E1F3-E15F-FED0-632710EF77870930 1457720 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:48:20 -0500 7064FB8E-A40C-89DB-DEC59276A683D833 1457540 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:40:07 -0500 6FEFB59A-9A04-7446-B669B5CDA71C7D05 1457345 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:28:07 -0500 6F76FB68-0177-DF24-D5BF6E963970BFD7 1457160 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:12:16 -0500 6EFA8FCB-E944-89B6-8E919BE36DC00F19 1456975 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:04:32 -0500 6E85D0CA-CC31-E820-E8DB62983F96A275 1456787 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/05/i-didnt-vote-for-obama-today/ Written by eastside93 I have a confession to make. I did not vote for Barack Obama today. I&#8217;ve openly supported Obama since March.  But I didn&#8217;t vote for him today. I wanted to vote for Ronald Woods.  He was my algebra teacher at Clark Junior High in East St. Louis, IL.  He died 15 years ago when his [...] Uncategorized http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/05/i-didnt-vote-for-obama-today/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:48:06 -0500 http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/05/i-didnt-vote-for-obama-today/ 1456748 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:56:28 -0500 6E103F5F-AAC2-5791-76969D82783DBB7F 1456576 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:48:28 -0500 6D9B18B6-E666-CCD9-AEE8B56EAA03EB70 1456368 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:40:08 -0500 6D25A02D-E7B9-C077-FAEA0669E019D06C 1456241 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Englishfeed/~3/442665042/ For Lower Level English Learners The internet is a fantastic place to find all kinds of reading materials in English. Unfortunately, the reading level can often be too difficult for students who don&#8217;t speak or read English fluently. Luckily, there are some great sites that focus on creating easier English reading selections for those learning English. [...] Podcast http://englishfeed.com/?p=41#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:32:06 -0500 http://englishfeed.com/?p=41 1456099 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:28:12 -0500 6CACCFEA-EF91-ADCC-191E5867D080C621 1456089 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:20:09 -0500 6C3783E3-92B1-2BD3-03AAD6A7AEDD5512 1455944 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:12:05 -0500 6BC24F4A-D58C-46CB-F0EADD17FB48FE11 1455818 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:04:37 -0500 6B4DA2DF-EFD4-A391-00B0AB6AA4A2B370 1455680 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:56:14 -0500 6AD81F16-AA26-D272-6A2C1D98D254E00F 1455554 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:52:30 -0500 6A66D5E2-DB05-5121-A2A194FACFD78DF7 1455403 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Slow dialogue: 1:35 <br />Explanations: 3:53 <br />Fast dialogue: 19:19</p> <p>Kerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some underwear for you and some unmentionables for me.</p> <p>Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me.</p> <p>Kerry: No, they don’t. I just need a few things. Here we are. Okay, I need a new bra with underwire, and I need a strapless one, too. Do you see any in a B cup? </p> <p>Russell: I’m not helping you look. I’m standing over here where nobody can see me. </p> <p>Kerry: Fine. Let’s see, I need some panties and a slip, too. Oh, these pantyhose are on sale. </p> <p>Russell: Can you please hurry up? That woman over there is snickering.</p> <p>Kerry: She’s only laughing because you look so uncomfortable. Okay, I’m done. Let’s go get your underwear.</p> <p>Russell: Thank God! I just need some new boxers with a comfortable waistband and a button fly.</p> <p>Kerry: I thought you liked the boxer briefs I bought before, you know, the seamless ones.</p> <p>Russell: I tried them, but they were too small. I think I’d actually like to try some regular briefs. Here are some over here.</p> <p>Kerry: You’d better look again. Those are g-strings. If you insist on buying those, it’ll be my turn to hide.</p> <p>Script by Dr. Lucy Tse</p> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:03 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/ESLPod422.mp3 1455250 http://www.eslpod.com <p>Topics: Ask an American: cults; can versus could; will versus would; freedom versus liberty</p> <p>Words: <br />cult <br />imaginary <br />satanic <br />to spread <br />to brainwash <br />megalomaniacal <br />deluded <br />to impose <br />connotation <br />sect <br />at a crossroads <br />structure <br />unpaid bill <br />mainstream <br />predominant <br />wide open <br />constraint <br />innovation <br />freedom <br />liberty</p> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:03 -0500 http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC162.mp3 1455251 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:40:11 -0500 69CB0574-E4AB-9706-AE37753656605834 1455209 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:28:28 -0500 6975525E-9F8F-2727-5274240C876E9DC7 1455061 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:20:36 -0500 68FFF870-EF6C-E125-276903FAD28165CB 1454924 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:12:09 -0500 688A7474-B832-2663-1560D21F87999258 1454671 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:56:05 -0500 680DCC36-C555-93D8-3CD28D68860F8FD7 1454523 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:52:10 -0500 679C50F8-F96A-30F1-FA5F7E99A18F0D66 1454404 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081103-1555a.mp3 Chuggers can be seen in most city centres in Britain. Would you stop and talk to them? Find out in Real English. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:52:48 -0500 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/re/re_20081103-1555.mp3 1454353 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:40:19 -0500 67239424-A6EE-7E84-EDDB155CD35E906A 1454279 http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/?ft=2&f=510019 On this edition of All Songs Considered we continue our talk with NPR reviewer and author Tom Moon about his new book, 1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List. Tom describes the exhaustive research required to compile the list, and reveals some of his dumb-luck discoveries, like the late blues guitarist Blind Blake and reggae artist Hugh Mundell. We also look at some of the obvious classics that didn't make it in the book, including music from the psychedelic rock group Moby Grape and jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Plus, some of the artists who surprised Tom, like Latin jazz artists Cal Tjader, the hip-hop group Ultramagnetic MCs, and the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. This is a follow-up to our previous episode on must-hear recordings. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:20:27 -0500 http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510019/96544112/npr_96544112.mp3 1454212 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:28:13 -0500 66AAC39E-C3F9-875E-5AA0996935641D90 1454170 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:20:39 -0500 6635E419-B42B-3282-DF7CC152D52D0BA6 1454023 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:04:23 -0500 65B91388-DDBC-83FF-4913CA410125F681 1453869 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:40:46 -0500 6535A4CD-B7BE-CCD1-FAD761F4AB478872 1453699