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zip tie
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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They told me, "Let 'er rip, guy!" "Tighten up that zip tie!" This is Episode 103 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fas...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2021
  • Length: 05:14
skunkworks
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Every product has flaws and some quirks, but are products better if they come from skunkworks? This is Episode 97 of Engineering Word Of The Day, ...

  • Added: Nov 05, 2020
  • Length: 05:01
RTOS
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Wish I handled the dishes in real time, too. This is Episode 59 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fascinating, or funny...

  • Added: Mar 26, 2018
  • Length: 04:49
freeboard
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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It's not a power ballad by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and it's not a burrito chain. What is it? The question floods me with curiosity.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Oct 08, 2017
  • Length: 03:56
  • Purchases: 1
sparging
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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If only we could be sparging all our troubles away...

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Oct 04, 2017
  • Length: 05:06
  • Purchases: 1
isomer
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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How are isomers like ice cream?

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
sensitivity
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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When you're almost done designing something, do you start to feel very sensitive?

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 04:24
  • Purchases: 1
UNF
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Acronyms galore! The UTC defines UNC and UNF standards in the USA. Oof.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 04:26
  • Purchases: 1
stem cell
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Both a target and a tool of biomedical engineering nowadays.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 1
For the Love of Bees
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Destination DIY producer Jaymee Cuti goes to "bee school" to learn what's new in the 4,000 year old hobby of beekeeping.

Bought by KALW and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 21:46
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions 12/21/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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WE ARE SILVER, WE ARE BRASS ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 01:31
Ham Radio Is Proud To Be Amateur
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Ham radio hobbyists have been DIY since day one. They build their own equipment and create their own communities.

Bought by KWMR, PRX Remix, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 29, 2013
  • Length: 06:03
  • Purchases: 3
Riddles from the Border Regions, 4/27/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THE WORLD IS HELD ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 25, 2013
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 06/09/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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LIKE A MOUSE, HIS FUR IS BROWN...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jun 07, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 04/07/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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WHAT IS IT THAT WE LEAVE BEHIND...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 05, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 2/26/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THEY ALL TAKE THEIR MARK...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Feb 24, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 1/15/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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FOR MONTHS THE WHITE-CLAD TROOPS AMASS...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 12, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 12/19/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THE AGED LEAN NOT ON THIS CANE...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/24/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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JFM,so it begins...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/17/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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BURSTING FORTH LIKE THE SUN...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
A Virtual Dinner Party
From: Zak Rosen
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An exploration into why one of America's most respected art institutions decided to challenge visitors to re-think thei way they perceive art.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 06:03
  • Purchases: 1
Inside Out Literary Arts
From: Zak Rosen
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creative writing in detroit public schools

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 11:03
  • Purchases: 1
genial - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "genial"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:45
pedigree - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "pedigree"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:32
tributary - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "tributary"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:19