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Cold, snowy weather has arrived in many places. That means young people are enjoying building snowmen, going sledding and having snowball fights.
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Today we will talk about how to describe something that shows promise of being great, but then turns out to be…not so great.
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You may not know it, but March 9 is a day to celebrate the meatball. That’s right. It’s International Meatball Day!
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There has been a flurry of Internet traffic flying back and forth about a bit of symbolism on the U.S. dollar bill, of all things.
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Americans do many different things during their vacations. Some people stay at home and enjoy time with their families. They may go to a local swimming pool, zoo or museum.
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Jen! Look out! There’s a speed bump! Oh! You’re right! I’ll slow down. Phew! Thanks for letting me know. I didn’t even see it.
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Today, we are going to talk about coins! Coins are small, flat and usually round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
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Today, we hear about a beautiful bird that gives us a rather sad expression. Christopher Jones Cruise brings us that story.
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The word “clothes” is only part of a much larger story. American English has many more specific -- and more colorful -- terms related to these everyday items.
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A new device is helping those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them.
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You can order plenty of sweet, tasty treats at Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The restaurant’s many offerings include hot fudge sundaes, banana splits and root beer floats.
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When the weather outdoors gets warmer, flowers appear and birds become more active. Spring has sprung!
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Have you finished planning your vacation? Not quite yet. I’m still looking for ways to cut corners and save money on this vacation.
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So, if I say I am beside myself with joy, I am filled with joy! However, I can also be beside myself with grief, anger, or most other emotions.
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Mya Le Thai is a scientist studying at the University of California, Irvine. She recently discovered a process that may result in batteries that last forever.
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Our boss reminded us that to better serve our clients, we have to raise the bar and provide excellent quality service.
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The company is calling its new plane the Seven Eighty-Seven Dreamliner. The plane is Boeing's first new jet since nineteen ninety-five. The Seven Eighty-Seven is designed to travel great distances.
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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.