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5 new Indiana albums you should be listening to right now

Check out 2018 albums by Indiana's Richard Edwards, S.M. Wolf, Rob Dixon, Brother O' Brother and Peteyboy.

       




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Backstreet Boys and Avril Lavigne at Klipsch Music Center

       




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Jim Irsay: The NFL's rock 'n' roll owner

       




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Street Art and Weddings Soirees in Syracuse

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my summer of 2019, including this trip to Syracuse in July. 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 world at large […]
 




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A Sunny Summer Weekend in Montreal

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my summer of 2019, including this trip to Montreal in July. 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 world at […]
 




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Announcing Our Very First Wander Women Global: A Virtual Retreat

What a decade 2020 has been, am I right? As we’ve made the difficult decisions to postpone our May and June Wander Women Retreats, our hearts were heavy knowing that while travel is currently on hold, all the vibes we and our guests feel on our trips? The ones that keep us feeling motivated, connected, grounded, […]
 



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#CapitalWalls: A Mural Tour of Albany’s Art

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my summer of 2019, including this tour in Albany in July. 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 world at […]
 




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Wander Women Wednesday: Earth Day Edition

It’s Wander Women Wednesday, where we highlight an upcoming Wander Women Retreat, or a new aspect of our retreats we’re excited about.  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, […]
 




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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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Entertainment: National Debate 娱乐:全国民众争论

TV producers are being quizzed over their treatment of up and coming stars. Find out more in this programme.




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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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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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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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Entertainment: National Debate 娱乐:全国民众争论

TV producers are being quizzed over their treatment of up-and-coming stars. Find out more in this programme.




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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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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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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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Read Our Blog 阅读我们的博客

Why not check out Helen's blog as she scans the papers to find fun stories to share with you.




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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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Off, Out and Away - Off, Out 和 Away 的区别

Put off, put out, put away - what's the difference? This week we give you some tips on learning phrasal verbs.



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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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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.