Τα καλύτερα Misty L podcast (2024)

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The Pumpkin Jug (Beginner) 44:50

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A king meets a woman who grows pumpkins. She gives him water in a dirty old jug, and then she breaks it. The king thinks this is strange, but he likes the woman. So he gives her a challenge: if she can put a big pumpkin in a small jug, he will marry her. But she cannot break the jug or the pumpkin. Can she do it? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Jug …

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Episode 41 Sex, Lies, and Taxes: Joe Conforte’s Battle with the IRS 39:50

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Episode Description: In this riveting episode of Tax Crime Junkies, Dominique and Tom take you on a journey through the scandalous life of Joe Conforte, the mastermind behind Mustang Ranch—America’s first legal brothel. From his humble beginnings in a Sicilian village to building a controversial empire in the Nevada desert, Conforte’s story is a bl…

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BHS e477-Mary Rogers' Suffrage Story 5:35

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Mary Rogers was likely a child of an enslaved family. She became a housekeeper and may have been the first woman of color in Brattleboro to vote for President in the 1920 election. Here's her story...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Misty the Snake (Rerun) 31:44

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Misty the Snake loves eating other people's pets. This does not make the people of the United Kingdom happy. So her owner takes her to Brazil, but really she wants to go home to Ghana... This episode is a rerun, BUT I add some new commentary and talk about my exciting new project, Story Builders. Story Builders will be an eight-week online language…

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BHS e476-Mary Lou Williams-Jazz Innovator, Political Activist 5:59

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In 1944 pianist Mary Lou Williams did something that had never been done before. She headlined an integrated traveling musical revue that toured the country to advocate for a particular Presidential candidate. In the 1940’s most stage and concert performances were segregated. However, this multi-racial revue featured a mixture of musical styles. Wo…

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My Sister's Wedding (Conversation) 1:05:09

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In today's episode, I talk all about how I injured my leg at my sister's wedding, the race riots currently happening in the UK, not so nice, and end with some motivation for all of you. Very nice. Keep listening to learn English! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wedding for the full transcript. Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo vo…

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Episode 40: Mom Made Me Do It The Astonishing Case of Misty Brotherton Tanner 40:10

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Recorded Live from The Tax Planning Summit and Reunion 2024 in Detroit Episode Title: Mom Made Me Do It: The Astonishing Case of Misty Brotherton Tanner Show Notes: Welcome to a special live recording of Tax Crime Junkies! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at The Tax Planning Summit and Reunion 2024 in Detroit, Dominique and Tom…

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BHS e475-Benjamin Hall and Early Vermont History 5:55

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At the young age of 22 Benjamin Hall began compiling early Vt history from the eastern side of the state. In the mid-1800's most Vt history books focused on the western side of the Green Mountains. Benjamin Hall fixed that problem. Here's the story...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Doing Evil Part 2 (Intermediate) 47:04

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Tobias arrives at St Gummarus' School for Nasty Children. At first, he thinks his parents might have made a mistake, because all the kids here are bad…

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BHS e474-1924 Ku Klux Klan in Vermont 9:18

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Superior Court Justice Harrie B. Chase sentenced Klan members to the Windsor State Prison 100 years ago as the KKK attempted to establish a foothold in the Green Mountains. This was a time when bigotry and racism were openly promoted by some Vermonters. The attached image is a photo of Harrie B. Chase. Here's the story...…

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Doing Evil Part 1 (Intermediate) 44:10

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. When Tobias's parents ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he says, 'Evil.' There's just one problem: his parents are devoted Christians! As …

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Episode 39: Part II Charities, Tax Shelters, and Crimes...Oh My! A Cautionary Tale of Michael Meyers 42:30

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Show Notes for Tax Crime Junkies: "The Web of Deceit Expands" (Episode 39) Episode Summary: Continuing from our last episode, we dive deeper into the fraudulent tax shelter orchestrated by Michael L. Meyer, known as the "Ultimate Tax Plan." This episode explores the broader impact of this scam, from the high rollers who manipulated the system to th…

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BHS e473-Roger Haydock and the 1968 Democratic Convention 6:39

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In 1968 a young Roger Haydock hitchhiked to Chicago to protest at the Democratic National Convention. Here's his story...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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The Golden Fish (Beginner) 21:40

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. A fisherman finds a golden fish. The golden fish says it can grant his wishes. But the fisherman doesn't wish for anything. However, when his wife get…

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BHS e472-Ladies Enterprise Society Bandstand 6:19

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The Ladies Enterprise Society bandstand, built in 1914, is a tangible artifact of the organization's commitment to the Esteyville neighborhood. The Society provided baskets of food, meals, and child care for families experiencing sickness or injury. The organization also donated to many local agencies like Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Reforme…

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (from Into the Story) 22:31

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everes…

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BHS e471-A L Root Transportation 9:06

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Brattleboro Historical Society Trustee Peter Root recently shared memories of his father's local trucking company. He spoke about growing up in Brattleboro in the 1940's and 50's and how the company changed with the times...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (from Into the Story) 22:28

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment. Level: Advanced Accent: Ca…

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BHS e470-Putney Folk Part 3 9:36

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In 1973 Ry Cooder played at Windham College. The concert was one of many arranged by Putney Folk. This is the story of two of the main forces behind Putney Folk and how their careers led to many accolades, including a Grammy...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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A Good Long Natter (Conversation) 27:46

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In this episode, I talk about everything I've been up to for the past two months: visiting a friend, what I'm wearing, a romantic encounter in the supermarket, my try at stand-up comedy, the Royal Academy of Art, eating in the dark: there's just too much to summarise! Listen to it!! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Natter for the full transcript. Get…

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BHS e469-Putney Folk, Misty Meadows and the Olson's 7:29

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Nancy and Victor Olson remember the 1970's and the music created at Misty Meadows Farm...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Cut Off Your Hair (Pre-Intermediate) 43:12

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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old couple wish for a son and instead have a daughter with long, magical hair. They don't see the value in it, and sell her off to an old man who keeps her in a tower. Every day, he massages the oil from her hair and sells it. But the…

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BHS e468-Green Mt. Boys, Windham College & Putney Folk 9:31

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An early version of local musicians, The Stockwells, began in the 1970's as The Green Mountain Boys. Here's how they started, and found themselves playing with many accomplished performers at Windham College. Putney Folk, the promoters of several performances, is also discussed in this recording...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Strange Friends (Advanced) 28:15

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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the hous…

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BHS e467-Esteyville Bandstand at Fuller Park 6:54

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One hundred and ten years ago the Esteyville neighborhood bandstand at Fuller Park was dedicated in a ceremony organized by the Ladies Enterprise Society. An audience of 500 attended the dedication and listened to the inaugural band concert. The future of the bandstand will be discussed in the coming weeks. This recording shares some of the bandsta…

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BHS e466-Clif Taylor and Short Ski Development 6:23

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In 1955 Clif Taylor moved with his young family to Brattleboro. He became President of the Outing Club and offered ski lessons at Living Memorial Park. He began experimenting with shorter skis to speed up the learning process for beginning skiers. In 1961 the Stephen Greene Press published Instant Skiing, a how-to book for learning to ski with shor…

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Hector the Snail (Rerun) 21:29

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Hector is a snail, so of course he's very slow. But he dreams of becoming fast. He decides to find a wizard and ask the wizard to swap his body with a…

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BHS e465-Juneteenth 2022 Civil War Soldier's Monument 13:54

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In 2022 town government placed a corrective plaque near the Civil War Soldier's Monument on the Common. This recording is a collection of excerpts from the ceremony with added context from current BAMS students.Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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The Light at the Bottom of the Sea (Pre-Intermediate) 21:11

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Żgugina lives on the coast of Malta with her son. When pirates attack, she rushes to the church to pray to St Demetrius. 'St Demetrius,' she says, 'if…

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BHS e464-Northwest Corner of West B Cemetery 7:29

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The northwest corner of West Brattleboro’s Mather Road Cemetery is a solemn spot. The back row of uniform gravestones with inscriptions facing the woods are people who died while under the supervision of the town. Some were living at the Town Farm, others resided at the Brattleboro Retreat, and a few bodies were unclaimed after they died at the hos…

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The Kind-Hearted Pea (Beginner) 17:55

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. The wind carries a pea to a crack by a window. Inside the house, a boy is sick and dying. The pea wants to help the boy, and slowly it grows into a pl…

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BHS e463-Sue Mitchell; Humor, Flexibility and Caring 8:56

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Sue Mitchell will be retiring from Brattleboro Area Middle School this year. She has worked more than forty years in local schools. Sue was born and grew up in Brattleboro, attending St. Michael’s School until it closed, and then finishing her high school years at Brattleboro Union High School. This is a bit of her story...…

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BHS e462-Memorial Day and "Defenders Of The Union" 5:55

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In 1906 the “Defenders of the Union” monument on the local fairgrounds was dedicated during a well-attended ceremony at the old military camp. U.S. member of Congress, Kittredge Haskins, was one of the dignitaries who spoke at the commemoration. Memorial Day and a history of the monument are discussed in the recording.…

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Normal People Problems (Conversation) 26:03

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Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Problems for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode of Easy Stories in English, host Ariel Goodbody discusses the concept of 'normal people problems' as opposed to more serious issues, drawing on his own exper…

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BHS e461-H.P. Lovecraft and Brattleboro 6:01

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In 1928 a local columnist, Vrest Orton, wrote an article for the Brattleboro Reformer entitled, “A Weird Writer is in Our Midst.” The column was about H.P. Lovecraft. Howard Phillips Lovecraft was a writer from Providence, Rhode Island who would later become well-known for his science fiction/fantasy/horror stories.Here's the story of how the Bratt…

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A Visitor from Chilly Bottom (Intermediate) 50:50

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Today's story I wrote with Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast. In last week's episode, we brainstormed the story together, and today we present to you A Visitor from Chilly Bottom. A man who has lived in Antarctica all his life visits the UK for the first time. Technically, he is a British citizen, as he grew up on B…

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BHS e460-Mary Palmer Tyler, Trailblazer 6:09

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Mary Palmer Tyler wrote a healthcare book in 1811. It was called "The Maternal Physician" and was the first book of its kind in the United States. A book written for women, by a woman, that addressed health and domestic issues...a second edition was published in 1818. Tyler moved to Brattleboro in 1801, had 11 children and lived to be 91 years old.…

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Let's Write a Story Together! with Alastair Budge (Advanced) 33:16

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In this episode, I brainstorm a story with Alastair Budge. We start with the concept of someone from Antarctica moving to London and experiencing culture shock and peculiarities of life in the UK. We come up with cultural references and humorous situations involving misunderstandings about British culture. After this episode, Alastair went off and …

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BHS e459-Daniel Webster, the Union, and Brattleboro 6:00

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200 years ago Daniel Webster was a strong advocate for keeping the United States together during tumultuous times. He also had some connections with Brattleboro...here's the story...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e458-Town Farms and Paupers 1837-1950 8:47

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From 1837 to 1950 Brattleboro operated a Town Farm to provide support for those who could not financially take care of themselves. This is the story...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Episode 38 Charities, Tax Shelters, and Crimes...Oh My! The story of Michael L Meyers and the Ultimate Tax Plan 29:34

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Show Notes for Episode 38: Charities, Tax Shelters, and Crimes...Oh My! Hosts: Dominique Molina and Tom Gorczynski Summary In this episode of "Tax Crime Junkies," we delve into the shady dealings of Michael L. Meyer and his notorious "Ultimate Tax Plan." Discover how Meyer, posing as a trustworthy professional, lured financial planners and their we…

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Blasphemy! (Conversation) 14:06

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqPoEVhjGnU Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode of Easy Stories in English, Ariel Goodbody, the host, discusses a recent controversy involving a blasphemous phrase in a podcast episode titled 'The Holy Cat,' lea…

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BHS e457 - The Robb Sugaring Report 15:10

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BAMS students interviewed Ben Robb of Robb Family Farm concerning this year's sugaring season. The Robb's have been sugaring on Ames Hill in West Brattleboro for four generations. It was a wide-ranging interview touching upon the polar vortex, the Canadian Maple Federation, changing taste palates, evolving technology and predicted long term trends …

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A Crooked Old House (Pre-Intermediate) 24:31

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An old man lives in an old house. The house is so old that it has changed shape and many things are broken. Every day, the man must climb up a big hill to get to the kitchen. Lots of people tell him he needs to leave the house, but the old man refuses. But one day, the house makes sure he will never leave. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/House for t…

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BHS e456-Irah D Spaulding, early pilot 8:50

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Irah D. Spaulding was 19 when he earned his pilot's license in 1912. Irah grew up on Elliot Street. He was the first person to fly an exhibition biplane at the Valley Fairgrounds. He served in World War I and continued flying experimental planes for the Navy after the war. Injuries caused him to leave the military in 1922. He would later have an in…

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Episode 37 JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW A PERSON: ALAN FABIAN’S SAVVY SCHEME 36:28

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Show Notes for Tax Crime Junkies: "Just When You Think You Know a Person: Alan Fabian’s Savvy Scheme" Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode of Tax Crime Junkies, your hosts Dominique and Tom delve into the complex and shocking world of Alan Fabian. A seemingly perfect citizen, family man, and business mogul, Alan's life took a dark turn into…

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The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner) 20:45

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Dinewan gets married to Bohra the kangaroo, and they go for a walk in the desert. But Dinewan soon gets bored. Bohra is a magic kangaroo, and his spirit can walk through the sky. Dinewan thinks it would be interesting to see Bohra's spirit... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Emu for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes a…

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BHS e455-Pleasant Valley Reservoir and Italian Immigrants 7:43

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Pleasant Valley Reservoir is a vital piece of the Brattleboro water system. Here's the story of its 1909 construction and how Italian workers were involved in many of the major infrastructure projects of the time...Από τον Brattleboro Historical Society

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Special Bonus Episode 36: No Joke Left Behind: The Tax Crime Junkies' Blooper Bonanza 2:44

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This April Fool's Day, "Tax Crime Junkies" takes a detour from the usual maze of numbers and legal intrigue to bring you something completely different—a bonus episode packed with our most hilarious bloopers! Join Dom and Tom as they let their guard down and share the moments that didn't make the cut. From tongue-tied explanations of tax legislatio…

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BHS e454-1932 Eclipse (and 1925) 6:25

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The last major solar eclipse to pass over Brattleboro occurred in 1932. Radio was still a fairly new technology and scientists studied the impact of a solar eclipse on commercial radio signals. The press called this the first "spectator eclipse" as many people traveled to see the rare, natural phenomenon. Here is the story...…

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