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People who have repeatedly changing sleep and wake times and get different amounts of sleep each night are more likely to have metabolic health conditions.
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Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater. These days, musicians are performing in private homes, at hair cutting shops, at airports…even on ferry boats.
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Wait, why are you drinking a soda? I thought you said you’re not drinking sodas anymore.
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We'll look at a new book that takes a positive view of aging, a process in which the brain is continually reshaped by lifelong learning and opportunities for growth.
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Many Americans and people who come to America want to own a home. Home ownership is part of the American Dream: the hope that if you work hard and are treated fairly, you can buy a place to call your own.
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Students often study listening comprehension in less than interesting, even boring ways, he adds. Transcription, however, provides a fun way to improve one’s listening skills.
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I heard that you’re learning Korean and Spanish? Yes, I am. I thought it would be good for me to branch out and begin learning other languages.
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The human eye is unable to see black holes in space. But telescopes with special tools can help find black holes by seeing how they affect nearby stars.
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More than two million Americans have some sort of physical dependence on opioids. Opioids are a type of painkiller that are legally prescribed to many people.
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Not so long ago, the world’s oceans were filled with different types of fish. Now, a large increase in global overfishing has threatened that supply.
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Spring is nigh in all but the coldest northern reaches of the United States. That means the snow is gone from T-ball fields, and the players will soon be throwing and hitting and running the bases.
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Hey! You should apply for the teaching position at the new elementary school. I think you’re cut out for that job because you’ve taught children before.
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Tim: I was able to weather the storm ok. I was kind of worried because I live in a dorm.
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Sulmi: You’d better watch out. It’s dangerous to burn a hole in your pocket like that. Young: Okay, whatever.
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A new study finds the electronic device probably does not help with weight loss. The study was a project of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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When Americans Kay and Larry Day found a store selling kites nearly 20 years ago, they decided to buy a few kites for their family. For fun, Larry bought one for himself.
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Each individual may define the American dream differently. But the general idea is that a person in the United States has the freedom to carry out his or her goals.
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Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But misusing email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can overload the brain, causing stress.
