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Losing Face and Saving Face: Understanding Chinese Culture
From: STephen ASma
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Humorous and Philosophical essay about "Face Culture" in everyday China

  • Added: Jun 24, 2012
  • Length: 08:10
Write of Passage
From: Susan Barrett Price
Series: Youth Epiphanies
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I wrote a novel in grade school. Then I threw it away. Childhood gives way to adolescence.

  • Added: Dec 12, 2008
  • Length: 02:56
Take Your Seats, Class!
From: Deborah Begel
Series: Calling America: Give Us Your Stories, Poems & Essays
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The inner secrets of a comma, a writer, a teacher.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2008
  • Length: 03:24
I Have A Master's Degree in Broadcasting
From: The humble Farmer
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I Have A Master's Degree in Broadcasting

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Nov 10, 2008
  • Length: :22
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - William Wissemann
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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When solving life's puzzles, William Wissemann believes in breaking things down into smaller pieces.

Bought by WEZU and Remix Radio


  • Added: Oct 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 2
Computers In A One Room School
From: The humble Farmer
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Computers have changed the face of education

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 26, 2008
  • Length: 01:45
  • Purchases: 1
Will You Be Glad When the Election Is Over?
From: The humble Farmer
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Red-neck email

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 22, 2008
  • Length: :56
  • Purchases: 1
It Pays to Be Organized
From: The humble Farmer
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Be Organized and Save Time and Money

  • Added: Oct 15, 2008
  • Length: 03:00
No Child Left Behind
From: The humble Farmer
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People are not created equal

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: :49
  • Purchases: 1
Affordable Tuition at Harvard
From: The humble Farmer
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Tuition at Harvard is 10 percent of a person's income

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 12, 2008
  • Length: :23
  • Purchases: 1
A Line Contains An Infinite Number of Points
From: The humble Farmer
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A commentary on math and logic

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 11, 2008
  • Length: :45
  • Purchases: 1
Sorry To Keep You Waiting
From: The humble Farmer
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How to make a phone call

  • Added: Sep 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:14
Report Cards
From: The humble Farmer
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Children bring report cards home from school

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Sep 04, 2008
  • Length: :42
  • Purchases: 1
Humor Is A Natural Resource
From: The humble Farmer
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humor

  • Added: Aug 27, 2008
  • Length: 01:39
How To Plan For Your Wedding
From: The humble Farmer
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There is nothing easier than planning a wedding

  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 03:48
Learning Results
From: The humble Farmer
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If you don't study you might end up like me did

  • Added: Aug 22, 2008
  • Length: 05:52
Always Apply For Scholarships
From: The humble Farmer
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Scholarships are available

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:26
Meaningful Conversation
From: The humble Farmer
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Enrich your life by chatting with the elderly

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Aug 09, 2008
  • Length: 01:35
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Yvette Doss
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Yvette Doss believes studying philosophy helped her connect to a larger world of ideas and humanity.

Bought by WEZU and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Daniel Flanagan
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Dan Flanagan thought himself a loser until fatherhood gave him the chance to turn his life around.

Bought by WEZU, WMMT, and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 3
How Gullible Are We?
From: The humble Farmer
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I read it so it is true

  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 01:36
Politically Correct
From: The humble Farmer
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Interesting. I thought it would say more if I left this line blank

Bought by KRCC-FM


  • Added: Aug 03, 2008
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 1
A Cure for Sleep Apnea
From: The humble Farmer
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Sleep apnea can be cured

  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:44
What Are You Saying?
From: The humble Farmer
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People who say nothing can't be held accountable

  • Added: Jul 26, 2008
  • Length: 03:41
Comments on Speaking Klingon
From: The humble Farmer
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Communicating with Language

  • Added: Jul 18, 2008
  • Length: 01:59