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150. The Flatmates episode 150

150. The Flatmates episode 150

Jack is late for work at the cafe yet again. Tim is exasperated .... but what will he do about it? Find out more in episode 150 - A Wild Tale

149. The Flatmates episode 149

149. The Flatmates episode 149

Helen, Alice, Khalid and Tim are playing tennis and things are getting competitive. Who will win? And will Alice have fun? Find out more in episode 149 - Mixed Doubles

148. The Flatmates episode 148

148. The Flatmates episode 148

A teary Alice tells Helen that she and Paul have split up. What will Helen suggest to cheer Alice up? Find out more in episode 148 - In Alice's Shoes

147. The Flatmates episode 147

147. The Flatmates episode 147

Helen and Alice have arranged to play tennis - but is Alice up to it? Find out more in episode 147 - Being Professional

146. The Flatmates episode 146

146. The Flatmates episode 146

Helen's Mum and Dad decide that they will help with the cost of her ticket to Beijing - but will she agree to their terms? Find out more in Episode 146 - A Chat About Money

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Definition:(noun) Any joyous diversion.
Synonyms:celebration
Usage:The whole town was filled with mirth and dance and festivity.
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The Gratuitous Umlaut

An umlaut is a diacritical mark consisting of two dots placed over a letter to alter pronunciation. However, the so-called "heavy metal umlaut" is used in the names of bands, such as Mötley Crüe and Motörhead, not to change pronunciation, but to evoke the stereotypes of boldness and strength commonly attributed to peoples whose languages incorporate such marks. It has since been widely parodied, including in the mockumentary This Is Spin¨al Tap. Which band first used a gratuitous umlaut? More... Discuss

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition Returns (1806)

In May 1804, about 40 men left St. Louis, Missouri, and headed west on an expedition initiated by US President Thomas Jefferson to search out an overland route to the Pacific Ocean, make contact with indigenous peoples, and survey the new Louisiana Purchase. More than two years later, the party returned to great acclaim. Their journey had an incalculable effect on the history of the American West. Who accompanied the explorers and helped them negotiate with the Native Americans they encountered? More... Discuss
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John Coltrane (1926)

Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. He worked with numerous big bands before emerging in the 1950s as a major stylist while playing with Miles Davis. His playing exhibited a dazzling technical brilliance as well as ardent emotion. Coltrane made a number of influential recordings, among them the 1960s classics My Favorite Things and A Love Supreme. He was deeply spiritual and interested in all religions. What church made him a saint after his death? More... Discuss

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Every artist makes himself born. It is very much harder than the other time, and longer.
Willa Cather
(1873-1947)
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