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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part I: Aerial and Acro Adventures

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part II: Stand Up Paddle to Paradise

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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The Great Escape: Month 95 + 96 + 97 Roundup

Where we’re at: I’ve wrapped up blogging the second quarter of 2019, of which this is a huge roundup. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on the world of travel, and on the […]
 




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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part III: Yoga in All The Right Places

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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Pride, Prejudice and Zombies 傲慢与偏见与僵尸

We hear about the book that is 85% classic literature, 15% zombie horror. How did Jane Austen get so mashed-up?




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Entertainment: Susan Boyle 娱乐: 苏珊.波伊尔

Susan Boyle is an example of why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Find out why in this Take Away.




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Technology: File Sharing 技术:文件分享

As one music download site celebrates its 10th birthday, Take Away English reports on the music download industry.




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Entertainment: Golden Globe Awards 娱乐:金球奖

Awards season is upon us once again and British stars are cleaning up in Hollywood. Take Away English reports.




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Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲

A historic day in Washington as Barack Obama makes his inauguration speech. Take Away English has the details.




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Weather: Heavy Snow Hits the UK 大雪袭英国

Everyone expects a bit of snow in winter but the UK has been totally unprepared for this week's heavy snowfall.




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Love: Valentine’s Day 爱情:情人节

Love is in the air for this week's Take Away English. We hear about a very unusual Valentine's Day gift.




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Culture: A Historic Love Letter 文化:一封历史情书

King Henry VIII is remembered as a bloodthirsty womaniser but Take Away English reveals his softer side.




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Entertainment: British Success 娱乐:奥斯卡-英国大胜

We report on Britain's success at the Oscars and asks if this will affect the future of British film.




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Education: 59 Million Words 教育: 5千9百万字

Some people like to read something more unusual than magazines or books. Take Away English reports.




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Shakespeare’s Face文化:莎士比亚的肖像

Do you recognise the man in the picture? Take Away English reports on a painting ignored for centuries.




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Technology: Anti-social Networking 科技:反社交网络

Have you ever joined a social network? Take Away English reports on this online phenomenon.




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The Presidential Pooch 总统家的小狗

There's a new face grabbing the headlines in the White House in Washington, and it's not Barack Obama.




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The Snooker World Championship 2009世界台球锦标赛

Two Chinese snooker stars have battled it out at the World Championship in England. But who won?




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Health: Sunbeds 健康: 太阳床

Do you prefer to be fair or bronzed? This week's Take Away English reports on the dangers of sunbeds.




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Entertainment: Cannes 娱乐:嘎纳电影节

What type of films do you like? Read about the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in this week's Take Away English.




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Health: Swine Flu 健康:猪流感

The spread of swine flu has been positive for Japanese karaoke clubs. Find out more with Take Away English.




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Entertainment: Lottery Winners 娱乐: 六合彩中奖者

How would you spend a million pounds? Read about the UK National Lottery and its winners in this programme.




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Sport: Formula One 运动:一级方程式赛车

Take Away English discusses Formula One as plans to set up a rival championship series are dropped.




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Why the Pacers traded the chance to draft Michael Jordan for Tom Owens

The Pacers dealt the No. 2 pick in the 1984 draft for one season of Tom Owens

       




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Pacers Malcolm Brogdon declares himself ready to play again with injury '100%' healed

The Pacers didn't have their starting point guard for the last three games before the NBA went on hiatus, but he's able to play if/when it restarts.

       




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NBA says teams can reopen practice facilities Friday; what this means for the Pacers

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

       




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Pacers' Slick Leonard gave Jerry Krause a start in basketball: 'He wasn't a people person'

The punching bag in The Last Dance documentary about the final season of the champion Bulls is GM Jerry Krause, who got his start from Slick Leonard.

       




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How Larry Bird (and Magic Johnson) inspired Michael Jordan to become a champion

Michael Jordan after his first title on 'The Last Dance': 'At last I fit somewhere in the category of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson'

       




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Pacers Myles Turner on his father contracting coronavirus and getting back on the court

Turner: 'It was a rough path for a couple of weeks'

       




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Adidas files cross-claims against father of Pacers' Brian Bowen, others

The Adidas move was expected; each side alleges the other is at fault

       




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What were the odds for Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds?

Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds: What were the odds? We do the math.

       




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Inside Madison Square Garden when Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds echoed round the world

What Miller did may have been the greatest one-man comeback in the history of the NBA.

       




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This is the 2019-20 Indiana Pacers schedule

Indiana Pacers are coming off a second straight season with 48 regular-season wins and a first-round playoff loss

       




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Pacers coach Nate McMillan wants players ready to return to court soon

Pacers coach Nate McMillan is hoping to be in the final days of a stay-at-home order, and he's letting players know they need to be ready to return.

       




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Pacers Gaming kicks off NBA 2K League season on ESPN2

Pacers Gaming kicks off NBA 2K League season on ESPN2

       




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Indiana Pacers broadcast team nominated for regional Emmys

Indiana Pacers TV announcers Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner are among those up for honors

       




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'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough '90s NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough 90's NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

       




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Indiana Pacers' first GM, architect of ABA championship teams Mike Storen dies at 84

Mike Storen, the Pacers' first general manager, former ABA commissioner and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.

       




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Intensive Listening Series 强化听力系列

You can now listen to and download all our 13-minute audio programmes here, in our Intensive Listening series.




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The Teacher's Video Lesson 老师的录像

He's interesting, he's intelligent and he's back. The Teacher returns with his hilarious lessons.




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Chelsea Win Community Shield 切尔西捧起社区盾杯

After a long summer for soccer-starved fans, Chelsea beat Man United in the Community Shield.




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Paris Jewel Heist 巴黎首饰抢劫案

In dramatic scenes, police arrested a gang who committed the biggest jewel theft in French history.




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A Historical Thesaurus 巨型历代同义词词典

It's taken over forty years to produce but now the world's first historical thesaurus is ready to be published.




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Pet Airways 宠物专用航空公司

Cats and dogs, get ready for take off! The world's first airline for pets has been launched in the United States.




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East Africa Broadband 东非宽带发展

Better internet access in eastern and southern Africa should mean good news for businesses in the region.




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Chinese Mortgages in the UK 中行房贷现身英国

British people hoping to move house during the recession have a new money lender to turn to: the Bank of China.




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Rowing Across An Ocean 划船横越印度洋

She is the youngest woman to row solo across the Indian Ocean. Find out more in this week's Media English.




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Britain's Got Talent 《英国达人》

Britain's Got Talent is one of the most popular TV shows in the UK. Learn more about the show and one of its winners.



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Family Doctors 家庭医生

What do you do when you get sick? In the UK you go to your GP unless it is an emergency. But what is a GP?



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Drama Schools 戏剧表演学院

Many young Brits dream about going to drama school. How do they make this happen? Where do they begin?



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