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Key Literature in Medical Education (KeyLIME) is a bi-weekly podcast produced by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Bringing you the main points of a medical education article in just 20 minutes. Articles that are important, innovative, or will impact your educational practice are discussed. Earn MOC credits under Section 2 for each podcast.
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A vibrant blend of top news stories, local weather, traffic reports, comedy, local music, and interviews about politics, science and culture. Tune into Mainstreet on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Add your voice by calling us at 1-888-686-MAIN (6246) or e-mail mainhfx@cbc.ca.
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This podcast is about pursuing college degrees in Europe. It was not that long ago when I was a senior in high school. Having gone through the college admission process in the States, I know the feeling of being trapped. However, there are other options out there, and one of them is to earn a college degree in Europe. Website: https://www.studyeuexpert.com
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Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica, the online organic formulation school, challenges you on the way you think about the beauty industry. Our host Lorraine Dallmeier tackles topics that encourage debate about green, indie and sustainable beauty. Subscribe to the Green Beauty Conversations podcast and become part of the global green beauty movement. www.formulabotanica.com
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The Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) is a tuition-free, public, residential high school that enrolls students from across the state and serves over 500 students each year through its academic and summer offerings. In 2017, U.S.News and World Report ranked the Maine School of Science and Mathematics the 19th best high school out of nearly 22,000 public high schools nationwide, and the 6th best magnet school.
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Savvy, practical insights on where our Education Establishment went wrong and how most schools can be improved.LET'S FIX EDUCATION explains the many dysfunctional theories and methods operating within our schools. This podcast is intended for parents, teachers, and community leaders who want education reform. Each week, LET'S FIX EDUCATION examines another problem in our public schools, such as: Constructivism. Learning styles. Sight-words. No memorization. Cooperative learning. Prior knowle ...
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Welcome to the St Edward's School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the school. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Thank you for taking an interest, we'll see you soon.
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The University of Medicine and Health Sciences is an ACCM accredited offshore medical school located in Basseterre, Saint Kitts in the Caribbean. UMHS confers upon its graduates the Doctor of Medicine degree. The university also has a campus in Portland, Maine, and an administrative office in New York, New York.As the only privately/family-owned medical school in the Caribbean, UHMS is driven to help its students succeed by providing state-of-the-art facilities comparable to US Medical Schoo ...
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We're getting the physics education research out of those stuffy journals and into your hands (or, rather, ears) with this little audio podcast. Co-hosted by veteran high school physics teacher Michael Fuchs and physicist and education researcher Stephanie Chasteen, each episode investigates a piece of the research literature and how it can relate to your classroom. Main website on PER User's Guide On iTunes On Compadre
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Libraries Lead! is a provocative podcast about all things information & library hosted by Beth Patin (Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse U), Dave Lankes (Professor, iSchool, U of Texas), and Mike Eisenberg (Dean/Professor Emeritus, iSchool, U of Washington). Information age opportunities and challenges affect every aspect of human existence. We wrestle with such topics as social justice, political unrest, mis- and dis-information, kids, family and adult living; educ ...
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Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy both have an affinity for getting lost even with Google Maps leading the way. Don't ask us how a girl from California and a kid from Maine found their final destination in Arizona? After years of being lost on the Podcast highway it seems they have finally found their exit and figured this whole podcasting thing out (two can only hope). Come and join them as they get lost in the world of #edtech, a little thing called life, and the two of them basicall ...
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We will be reviewing The Pick Up Artist, a short lived VH1 reality show about turning "dorks" into studs as they are taken under their wing by a "pick up artist" The show will eventually showcase other such bad reality programs on a range of topics surrounding people getting bad dating advice. We will occasionally be doing random off the cuff episodes unrelated to the main theme. Feel free to start on Episode 4 if you want to get to know both of us before you dive into The Pick Up Artist dis ...
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Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by, of course, The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college. If you have any questions please do contact the school through the main website.
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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discussions with experts across science, culture, technology, politics, and more. Tune in on your preferred podcast platform! Millions of listeners seek ...
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Fair Food Futures
Dr Kiah Smith, Dr Daniel Cruz, and Joanna Horton, in collaboration with civic food networks in Australia
The Fair Food Futures podcast explores the stories and visions for change put forth by community food networks in Australia as they seek to progress transformations towards sustainable food futures, and identifies the strategies, challenges and opportunities for making civil society’s visions for fair food futures come to life. Our main questions were: what does it mean to do ‘food justice’ in Australia? What does your fair food future look like, and how do we get there? With these questions ...
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The Edspective Podcast takes on the most challenging questions in education today. During each episode, Drs Jared Myracle and Jared Bigham examine one “big question” that is confronting the field of education. Leaning on their experience as educators, Jared and Jared tackle each episode’s “big question” by sharing their own unique perspectives and the thoughts and opinions of other experts in the field. The Edspective Podcast is not just for educators. People from all walks of life will find ...
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From plateauing MCAT scores, and having to retake, to breaking down days before exam day, all 50+ MedLife Mastery Mentors suffered the frustrations and disappointments that come with MCAT prep. Yet we ALL ended up getting 90+ percentile MCAT scores and are on our way to (or already in) med-school! Now we want to help you do the same! If you're struggling with the MCAT, need some extra motivation, want to know how top scorers before you studied and learn their best strategies, this show is fo ...
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Space and the open ocean : On the surface, it seems like two more wildly contrasting places couldnt possibly exist.
Space and the open ocean : On the surface, it seems like two more wildly contrasting places couldnt possibly exist.
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Ive always wanted to be an engineer, but I wasnt cut out for that level of college coursework.
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Google Tasks can easily be overlooked in Googles long list of apps and services.
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Gaming online can get pricey, but the rewards are totally worth it.
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Three new ancient species of Tasmanian tigers have been discovered in Australia.
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NASA has released the first look at its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) in orbit.
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Small, degraded microplastics have already been found in placentas , breast milk , semen , and potentially even our brains .
Small, degraded microplastics have already been found in placentas , breast milk , semen , and potentially even our brains .
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The current Holy Grail for EVs is to exceed 500 miles of range.
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Among the many hot debates in paleontology is just how winged pterosaurs could fly .
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Face it: Those freebie earbuds you got with your phone are pathetic.
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Samsung TVs represent an enormous chunk of the modern market, and for good reason.
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Every time you nod along to your favorite tune or chit chat with a friend, an intricate system is at work making it possible.
Every time you nod along to your favorite tune or chit chat with a friend, an intricate system is at work making it possible.
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Why an Appalachian scholar is researching Cape Breton culture
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Cape Breton Island is celebrated for its rich and unique culture. A new project by Fulbright scholar Toni Doman-Vandyke is taking an in-depth look at how the island's traditions are preserved, and how they've been affected by contemporary technology. She spoke with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.
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Peace activists marching from Pugwash to Halifax
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A group of peace activists will begin walking from Pugwash to Halifax in support of nuclear disarmament beginning on Sunday. The walk is being led by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Mainstreet spoke with the group’s co-chair Lyn Adamson on Friday.
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X-Ray specs and invisibility cloaks are the stuff of sci-fi and fantasy, but sometimes science is just stranger than fiction.
X-Ray specs and invisibility cloaks are the stuff of sci-fi and fantasy, but sometimes science is just stranger than fiction.
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Today its dusty, crater-ridden and largely inert, but our moon has a fascinating geological history.
Today its dusty, crater-ridden and largely inert, but our moon has a fascinating geological history.
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Musicians have long criticized streaming services for their abysmal revenue sharing programs.
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Sinister, brain-controlling mushrooms are a staple in sci-fi shows and literature.
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Our bodies absolutely need carbohydrates for energy.
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Handheld gaming has been steadfastly popular since the original GameBoy was released in 1989, but a smartphone will better serve casual players than a single-use piece of hardware in 2024.
Handheld gaming has been steadfastly popular since the original GameBoy was released in 1989, but a smartphone will better serve casual players than a single-use piece of hardware in 2024.
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Atomic clocks have served as the worlds most precise means of measuring time for over 70 years, but their reign may be finally coming to an end.
Atomic clocks have served as the worlds most precise means of measuring time for over 70 years, but their reign may be finally coming to an end.
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Hands up if going back to school this week was brutal.
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At the South Pole, theres a science experiment that makes the Burj Khalifathe worlds tallest buildinglook small.
At the South Pole, theres a science experiment that makes the Burj Khalifathe worlds tallest buildinglook small.
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Your grandparents wedding dance, your parents horrible fashion choices, and those awkward family vacations are just sitting in a box of old film reels in your attic.
Your grandparents wedding dance, your parents horrible fashion choices, and those awkward family vacations are just sitting in a box of old film reels in your attic.
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EP229. The woman on a mission to banish the word ‘parfum’
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Have you ever wondered what the word ‘parfum’ or ‘fragrance’ on your cosmetic labels really means? If so, you're not alone. This tiny term, often found at the end of ingredient lists, can hide many sins, leaving consumers in the dark about what they're truly applying to their skin. In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dall…
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Halifax conference to highlight benefits of a basic income program
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Advocates say a basic income program is exactly what's needed to address poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. This weekend in Halifax, there will be a free one-day conference where you can learn more about basic income programs and how to work towards getting one here. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Mandy Kay-Raining Bird and Rob Fennell to l…
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'It was just a matter of time': Political scientist on end of Liberal-NDP deal
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Liberals can't stop the Conservatives — but he can. But did he stay in the confidence-and-supply agreement too long to be taken seriously as opposition? Political science professor Lori Turnbull joins host Jeff Douglas to give her thoughts on the situation.
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While studying how light affects baitfish in Berkley Canyon off the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada, an international team of scientists was in for a big surprise.
While studying how light affects baitfish in Berkley Canyon off the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada, an international team of scientists was in for a big surprise.
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Fall sports season is here, which means ... a lot of sitting on cold metal bleachers.
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Tech companies champing at the bit to create the latest, greatest generative AI models face an uncomfortable dilemma.
Tech companies champing at the bit to create the latest, greatest generative AI models face an uncomfortable dilemma.
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Ceratopsians are most famous for the triceratops , but the beaked family of herbivorous dinosaurs also included numerous other relatives throughout the Late Jurassic to Late Cretaceous Periods.
Ceratopsians are most famous for the triceratops , but the beaked family of herbivorous dinosaurs also included numerous other relatives throughout the Late Jurassic to Late Cretaceous Periods.
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Although originally from Yangtze, China, the peach blossom jellyfish can now be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica.
Although originally from Yangtze, China, the peach blossom jellyfish can now be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica.
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If you're interested in increasing your daily hydration without making frequent trips to the kitchen, your best bet is an insulated tumbler.
If you're interested in increasing your daily hydration without making frequent trips to the kitchen, your best bet is an insulated tumbler.
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Its trivia night at your favorite bar.
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Allergens are everywhere, but our physiological responses to them are anything but simple.
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These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system
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Two Nova Scotian mothers are calling for change to the province's mental health and addiction systems after seeing their children struggle to receive care. Pam Cooley's son died of fentanyl poisoning in British Columbia in January 2020. Meanwhile, Denise Burgess has been trying to get help for her oldest son who has struggled with mental health and…
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New report highlights significant food waste from school lunches
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A new survey released by "Too Good To Go" shows 85 per cent of Atlantic Canadian adults say a portion of their child's school lunch returns home uneaten every week. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Sarah Soteroff, the company's senior PR manager, to discuss how to limit that food waste and why it's important.…
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Episode 166: Back to school: Modern History Elevated by Iron and Steel
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Episode 166: Back to school: Modern History Elevated by Iron and Steel Wed., Sept. 4, 2024 SUMMARY: A look at the central ingredient of modern times, namely, the SKYSCRAPER. When did it appear and how and why? —————————————————————————— —————————————————————————— POSTSCRIPT: as urgent as ever Reading is the most important thing. Our public schools …
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They were noises even a veteran astronaut admitted he wouldnt ever want to hear in space.
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Pet owners know keeping fur from collecting in corners, couch crevices, and our clothes is a Sisyphean task, but a robot vacuum for pet hair can help.
Pet owners know keeping fur from collecting in corners, couch crevices, and our clothes is a Sisyphean task, but a robot vacuum for pet hair can help.
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After months of unusually high temperatures and drought in multiple parts of Greece, the remains of a sunken village have been exposed in Athens main reservoir.
After months of unusually high temperatures and drought in multiple parts of Greece, the remains of a sunken village have been exposed in Athens main reservoir.
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New, high-definition images offer unexpected finds and unfortunate updates at the site of the RMS Titanic s final resting place.
New, high-definition images offer unexpected finds and unfortunate updates at the site of the RMS Titanic s final resting place.
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Marine biologist Brooke Anderson simply could not believe her eyes.
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Why walk when you could hover?
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[481] Re-Run of Ep 143 Medical Students' Understanding of Directed Questioning by Their Clinical Preceptors
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Joining Jason live from Chicago are special guest hosts Anna Cianciolo, Larry Gruppen, John Mahan and Brian Mavis! Part 1 of a live session recorded at the 2017 CGEA Conference. Our guest hosts discuss a paper where the authors found that learners had specific strategies for attempting to manage situations where they were directly questioned by pre…
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Recent NSCC culinary grad to compete at WorldSkills Competition
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A Nova Scotian woman is heading to the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, next week, to compete in the culinary category. Olivia Sewell, who is from Tantallon, is a recent Nova Scotia Community College culinary graduate, and she is one of 1,500 competitors from around the world to be selected to participate in what is the Olympics of the trad…
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Nova Scotia has highest rate of shoplifting in Canada: StatsCan
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According to crime data from Statistics Canada, shoplifting rates across Canada have increased in recent years, and Nova Scotia is leading the pack. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jim Cormier, the Atlantic director for the Retail Council of Canada, to talk about what that means and how it's happening.…
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Humans have been having sex for a long time.
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