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Until the Fat Lady Sings
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The expression "the opera ain't over until the fat lady sings" gained national attention in 1978.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUAL


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 2
Leotard
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Jules Leotard is the eponym of the costume worn by dancers, gymnasts and acrobats.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Full Monty
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The Full Monty means "the entire amount, the whole enchilada." Why?

  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Dressed to the Nines
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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"Dressed to the nines," like so many English idioms, is a mysterious expression.

  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Amazon
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Who were the original Amazons, and why do they share a name with the South American river and the bookselling giant amazon.com?

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Jul 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 1
Chicagoans sound off on Mayor Daley
From: Aaron Sarver
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Chicagoans respond to Time article naming Mayor Daley as one of the best mayors in the nation.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:26
A Phenomenal Amount Of Money
From: The Daily Feed
Caption: PRX default Piece image
President Bush addresses energy policy and social security.

  • Added: May 02, 2005
  • Length: 01:44
Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Part 1: Millennium Assessment
From: EarthSky
Series: Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Series
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We report on a recent health check-up for the entire Earth.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WILL, KBBI Alaska, and Public Radio Collaboration 2005


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 4
Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Part 2: Pandemics
From: EarthSky
Series: Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Series
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Could another flu pandemic happen?

Bought by WILL, KBBI Alaska, and Public Radio Collaboration 2005


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 3
Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Part 3: Sustainability
From: EarthSky
Series: Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Series
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Can we meet human needs and protect the environment?

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, WILL, KBBI Alaska, and Public Radio Collaboration 2005


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 4
Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Part 4: Innovation
From: EarthSky
Series: Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Series
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What's the role of science in meeting basic human needs?

Bought by WILL, KBBI Alaska, and Public Radio Collaboration 2005


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 3
Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Part 5: Water Conflicts
From: EarthSky
Series: Earth & Sky's "Think Global" Series
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Water is a major source of conflict around the world.

Bought by KWCW, WGVU, WAER Syracuse, NY, WILL, KBBI Alaska and more


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:31
  • Purchases: 6
Rule of Thumb
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The genesis of the phrase "rule of thumb" is uncertain.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Good Samaritan
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The story behind the coinage of the common expression "good Samaritan."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Epitaph
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the etmology of the word epitaph.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Dope
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Origin and evolution of the word "dope."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Best Laid Plans
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the origin of the expression "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KHSU


  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 2
Five Quick Ways to Save Money
From: Radio Arte
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Follow these steps & not only will your smile get bigger, but you'll also have bigger bank account.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 11, 2005
  • Length: 02:12
  • Purchases: 1
Baghdad Radio
From: The Daily Feed
Caption: PRX default Piece image
News You Yous Can Use

  • Added: Apr 07, 2005
  • Length: 01:40
Every Day Is Earth Day
From: The Daily Feed
Caption: PRX default Piece image
President Bush speaks in Florida.

Bought by Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 29, 2005
  • Length: 01:31
  • Purchases: 2
Cable Death Watch
From: The Daily Feed
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Political Maneuvering In The Terry Schiavo Case

  • Added: Mar 24, 2005
  • Length: 01:40
Elvis Presley's Passion for Peas
From: Marion Owen
Series: The UpBeet Gardener Series
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The lowly garden pea has many fans, including Elvis Presley and NASA.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
How Oceangoing Greenhouses Changed Global Commerce
From: Marion Owen
Series: The UpBeet Gardener Series
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How early, miniature greenhouses aboard ships helped shape global commerce

  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
Chilling Inspiration: How Clarence Birdseye Launched Frozen Foods
From: Marion Owen
Series: The UpBeet Gardener Series
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Traveling to the Territory of Alaska as a biologist, Clarence Birdseye observes how the Natives preserved food, inspiring a revolution in the food...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
Altoids, India Style
From: Marion Owen
Series: The UpBeet Gardener Series
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Interview with shopkeeper in Seattle's Pike Street Market reveals herbal etiquette following an Indian meal.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00

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