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Preventing Bullying at School (Peace Talks Radio Series)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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Two school counseling experts and a 9 year old discuss what both children and adults can do to prevent or stop bullying.

Bought by WRGY, Radio Baha'i, WLGI, WGDR, Radio Catskill, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and more


  • Added: Sep 05, 2005
  • Length: 29:03
  • Purchases: 6
Katherine J. Potter, Musician, Composer, Teacher
From: Laurel Reinhardt
Series: InnerLandscaping (aka Fear Busters)
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Katherine J. Potter talks about her views on musical education and how she makes it fun and nonthreatening for all concerned.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2005
  • Length: 28:36
Blind Workforce
From: KEDM
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This story explores employment challenges through the candid viewpoints of adults with disabilities and the people who advocate for their employment.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2005
  • Length: 11:33
Overcoming drug addiction - part II
From: KEDM
Series: Overcoming Drug Addiction
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This two-part feature examines drug addiction from multiple perspectives—addict, counselor, parent and teacher—to provide listeners with a more com...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 06:46
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
The Scopes Trial
From: Talking History
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According to John Herron's guest, Edward Larson, the Scopes Trial took on a life and meaning of its own, and William Ashworth comments on the defin...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:02
Treasonable Doubt
From: Talking History
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Interview with Bruce Craig on the Harry Dexter White spy case and commentary from Jon Wiener on secrecy in the archives.

  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:02
The Bicycle: A History
From: Talking History
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Fred Nielsen and guest David Herlihy retrace the history of the bicycle and Sam Wineburg comments on why history teachers need history degrees.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WMPG, Marfa Public Radio, and BSR Radio


  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Graduation (#117)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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The lesson in graduation ceremonies.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
RN Documentary: Adams in Amsterdam Part 1 – A Poet in Your Pocket
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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First in series of three programs about John Adams’ 1780 trip to the Dutch Republic seeking support and recognition of the fledgling United States ...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
RN Documentary: Jersey War Tunnels
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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A tour through the audio visual exhibits of the Jersey War Tunnels Museum tells the story of the 5 year German occupation of The Channel Islands d...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
Old Dogs, New Tricks
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Meet "The Pioneers", the first senior citizen group to participate in Odyssey of the Mind.

Bought by WYSO


  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 07:09
  • Purchases: 1
Cold War: Cool Medium
From: Talking History
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Interview with Thomas Doherty author of Cold War: Cool Medium, topical commentary and regular features on History in the News, and our Site of the ...

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
William Clark
From: Talking History
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Interview with Landon Jones on the life of William Clark, plus topical history news and commentary.

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
Do The Right Thing - Pt. 1
From: CONTACT Radio
Series: CONTACT Series
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This show is Part 1 of a two-part series on the application of ethical and moral standards to business relationships and decisions - how do you kno...

  • Added: May 26, 2005
  • Length: 29:07
Stephen Buhner - The Secret Teachings of Plants
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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Stephen Buhner author of The Secret Teachings of Plants discusses how ancient and indigenous peoples learned about plants FROM the plants themselve...

  • Added: May 18, 2005
  • Length: 29:23
Just who are you on the Internet?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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On the Internet, no one knows you. So, why not lie about yourself?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Anti-Tobacco Promo 1
From: Rhinos
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Short Anti-Tobacco Filler

Bought by 2SER FM 107.3


  • Added: Apr 18, 2005
  • Length: :28
  • Purchases: 1
The job of an Ombudsman (#109)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What's the difference between being an agent versus an advocate?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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

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