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An impoverished but loving young couple sacrifices their most precious possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other. A tramp who is desperate to be sent to prison so he can escape the winter cold. Two depressed laborers get their palms read by a Coney Island mountebank. A yellow dog who relates the story of a fat lady and her hen pecked husband. These and other unforgettable characters form part of absolutely delightful and unforgettable short story collection, The Four Million by O Hen ...
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动态网自由门 天安門 天安门 法輪功 李洪志 Free Tibet 六四天安門事件 The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 天安門大屠殺 The Tiananmen Square Massacre 反右派鬥爭 The Anti-Rightist Struggle 大躍進政策 The Great Leap Forward 文化大革命 this podcast is satire
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Sleep. That magical state that eludes little kids, as well as big ones. Fall asleep faster with Shakespearean actress Kaci Hamilton, as she narrates your favourite bedtime stories and fairy tales in a mellifluous Jamaican accent. That's right, mellifluous. And there's even a little pink noise in the background to help seal the deal. Because we all could use a little help with bedtime, mon!
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GREAT STORIES about GREAT STORYTELLERS shares insights into storytellers whose names you no doubt recognize—names like Edgar Allen Poe, Steven Spielberg John Grisham and Walt Disney—but reveals the backstories you probably never heard about them. The podcast features different kinds of storytellers—authors, directors, playwrights and even a poet or two. In short 10-15 minutes episodes, this fun and sometimes funny podcast features anecdotes and tidbits about storytellers, with each episode s ...
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From acclaimed puppeteer Noel Macneal (the puppeteer & the voice of "BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE") "Noel's Booknook" has Noel read classic stories, fables, myths, poems, and more in this new podcast for the whole family. Noel MacNeal launched his career on "SESAME STREET", where he honed his craft with puppetry legends Jim Henson and Frank Oz and received a Daytime Emmy Nomination for “Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series" as "Bear." Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co ...
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A Very Icebox Christmas

The Icebox Radio Theater

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It's an 8-day count down of all the holiday offerings from the Icebox Radio Theater. Everything from original comedy, to holiday parody and ending with our own radio adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
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Join Dan Miller every week for the "48 Days To The Work You Love" Internet Radio Show. Dan is referred to as the nation's leading authority on work, career and business start-up. This long-running show continues to sit solidly in the top 1% of all podcasts in the world. Dan believes we can all find - or create - work that is meaningful, purposeful, and profitable.
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Redhawk Radio Theater is an audio drama production organization recording out of the campus of Southeast Missouri State University - creating, writing, directing, and acting out stories in the fiction podcast format. Join us as we produce an anthology of stories all through the academic year! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redhawk-radio-theater/support
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Beyondering is a community that seek to venture beyond belief to find open-hearted, liberating ways of being in today’s world. Our podcast series seeks to step outside of the standard Christian stance and offer alternative voices to explore the questions that are often considered taboo. Join hosts Matt Cutler and Lucas Taylor as they ask the hard questions.
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00:00:00 Preface 00:03:01 Dedication 00:16:14 What the Rosary Is 00:16:15 First Rose 00:17:22 Second Rose 00:21:01 Third Rose 00:28:53 Fourth Rose 00:33:21 Fifth Rose 00:39:05 Sixth Rose 00:41:16 Seventh Rose 00:43:56 Eighth Rose 00:49:46 Ninth Rose 00:51:56 Tenth Rose 00:57:13 Eleventh Rose 00:59:57 Twelfth Rose 01:11:25 Thirteenth Rose 01:14:29 F…
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00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:32 Chapter 1 - Wish Events To Happen As They Do 00:13:05 Chapter 2 - Written In Stone 00:21:42 Chapter 3 - Embracing Discomfort 00:47:09 Chapter 4 - What Are You Really Afraid Of? 00:52:35 Chapter 5 - Dichotomy Of Control 01:02:53 Chapter 6 - Apply The Dichotomy Of Control. 01:32:51 Chapter 8 - Helpful Stoic Exercises. 0…
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Have you ever felt you would like to walk side-by-side with the individuals you have read about in the Bible and to have talked with them and learned from them? Reading this book is the closest thing to knowing them this side of Heaven. Selections from three of the finest Bible scholars of any age: D. L. Moody, T. DeWitt Talmage, and Joseph Parker,…
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00:00:00 Decision Making by Peter Hollins 00:12:02 Measuring Opportunity Cost 00:23:21 It’s a WRAP 00:25:14 Widen Your Options. 00:27:11 Reality-Test Your Assumptions. 00:30:03 Attain Distance. 00:31:45 Prepare to Be Wrong. In the whirlwind of daily decisions, do you ever feel overwhelmed by information overload? Do you crave a framework for making…
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00:00:00.000 Strong Eye Contact. 00:02:53.400 Get Your Game Face. 00:04:35.800 READ OUT LOUD. 00:07:07.360 React With Importance. 00:09:18.400 Don’t Be So Literal 00:11:25.600 Curious As A Cat. 00:14:02.920 Weave A Story. 00:16:04.200 Keep The Flow. 00:18:18.400 Conversation Resume Worksheet. 00:20:36.040 Conversation Resume Prompts 00:23:28.200 Qu…
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Unleash your inner philosopher! Dive deep into the world of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century philosopher who challenged everything we thought we knew. This book isn't just dry theory - it's an exploration of radical ideas that will shake up your perspective on truth, morality, and religion. We'll unpack Nietzsche's groundbreaking concepts: Que…
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Unveil the timeless wisdom of Confucius in this captivating audiobook presentation of The Analects! Embark on a journey through the teachings of the revered Chinese philosopher, Confucius. The Analects, a collection of his sayings and dialogues with disciples, offers profound insights on: Living a virtuous life Building strong relationships Effecti…
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In the episode, you'll learn-- how Beatrix Potter became one of the leading amateur scientists of her day how her love of animals led to her artistic rendering of these small creatures in her works how she came to writer "tiny" children's books which have rolled up sales to rival some of the biggest selling authors how her business savvy put her ye…
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Design Your Thriving Life: Build Confidence, Overcome Challenges, and Achieve Your Dreams (and Keep Achieving Them!) Do you dream of a life brimming with success, but feel stuck in the starting blocks? Are you ready to unlock your full potential and design a life that thrives in every area? Look no further! "Design Your Thriving Life" is your empow…
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In this episode, you will learn-- how Stephen King went from high school English teacher to best selling author how Carrie, his first horror novel and bestseller, almost ended in the landfill how King earned the record for most literary works picked up as film and TV projects 5 things you probably never knew about the "King of Horror" Check out the…
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In this episode, you'll learn-- how James Patterson became the best selling author of the past two centuries how Patterson collaborated with fellow authors to produce more than 100 titles how Patterson used his experience as an advertising executive to inform his marketing efforts for his books how it took Patterson 17 years of writing to reach com…
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In this episode, listeners will learn-- How Alex Haley learned the craft of writing in the Coast Guard How Haley became the preeminent interviewer of famous African Americans and other celebrities How his first book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, made publishing history and made Haley a household name How his family story, Roots, won awards and s…
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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for present…
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Prepare to embark on a profound exploration of morality and self-reflection with D.L. Moody's classic, "Weighed and Wanting." This audiobook, originally published in 1898, takes us on a journey through the Ten Commandments, not as rigid rules, but as powerful mirrors reflecting the depths of our character. D.L. Moody, a renowned evangelist and revi…
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IN this episode you'll learn-- how John Steinbeck became one the most respected American authors how his novels have been recognized as "the Great American Novel" how his work is also some of the most banned books in the US how he had to persevere through personal struggles including being investigated by the FBI Check out the backstories you never…
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In this episode you'll learn how Gene Roddenberry went from LAPD cop to TV screenwriter how Roddenberry progressed from writing episodes on successful Westerns and cop series to imagining the most successful sci-fi concept of all time how Star Trek had a rough time getting launched and almost died after three years about the remarkable journey Rodd…
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I want you to hear this from me rather than through the grapevine because you are part of my legacy. I've always encouraged people, as you know, to ask, what does this make possible? Well, 3 weeks ago, I thought I was an extraordinarily healthy 76-year-old guy. I eat a clean diet. I don't smoke. I don't drink. I exercise 5 times a week. On December…
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In this episode of “Wisdom of the Sages" host Dan Miller shares his love for whistling and its positive impact on his life. He explores the idea that whistling can elevate mood, spark creativity, and promote a sense of optimism. Drawing from personal experiences and cultural references, Dan discusses the therapeutic and uplifting nature of whistlin…
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Even when offered with compassion, traditional charity, which should be only a temporary fix, can often enslave individuals—becoming a poverty trap—if extended into the long term. Instead of focusing on the potential, charity cheats them of using their God-given abilities and talents. Well, let’s talk about it - we’re right here at Christmas time a…
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As we look forward to a new year let’s talk about the incredible capabilities of the human spirit. In the Success Principles, Jack Canfield recounts the remarkable tale of Laura Schultz, a 63-year-old woman who defied her own beliefs and lifted a Buick to save her grandson. This act led her to question the limitations she had placed on herself, ult…
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In this episode, you'll learn-- how O Henry wrote got some of his earliest stories from prison how "The Gift of the Magi" is one of the most copied Christmas stories of all time how O Henry's difficult circumstances led to some inspirational writings Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!…
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Owning a Business Is the #1 Way To Accelerate Your Personal Growth, Double Your Income and Take Charge of Your Future If you’re pondering what it means to be wealthy, you’re in good company. Some people criticize the rich while secretly desiring more money themselves. But how you view wealth says a lot about your chances of achieving it. Wealth hol…
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