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  Why the rise of the electric...

  PBS NewsHour

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  It began with just 10 electric scooters in Santa Monica, California, but soon sidewalks and streets were flooded with thousands of them. Essentially skateboards with handles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, they've been rolled out in scores of U.S. cities, where local officials have struggled to cope and residents have mixed feelings. Special correspondent Catherine Rampell reports.

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  Horror - A Very Short Introduction

  Darryl Jones

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  Fear is one of the most primal human emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? It seems almost mad that we would frighten ourselves for fun, and yet there are thousands of books, films, games, and other forms of entertainment designed to do exactly that.Ranging from vampires, ghosts, and werewolves to mad scientists, Satanists, and deranged serial killers, the cathartic release of scaring ourselves has made its appearance in everything from Shakespearean tragedies to internet memes. Exploring the key tropes of the genre, including its monsters, its psychological chills, and its love affair with the macabre, this Very Short Introduction discusses why horror stories disturb us, and how society responds to literary and film representations of the gruesome and taboo.Analyzing the way in which horror has been used throughout history to articulate the fears and taboos of the current generation, Darryl Jones considers the continuing evolution of the genre today. As horror is mass marketed to mainstream society in the form of romantic vampires and blockbuster hits, it also continues to maintain its former shadowy presence on the edges of respectability, as banned films and violent internet phenomena push us to question both our own preconceptions and the terrifying capacity of human nature.

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  Damon Runyon Theater - Dancing...

  Damon Runyon

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  The Damon Runyon Theatre Hour.  Damon Runyon is acknowledged as one of the great writers to come out of twentieth century America.  Runyon's short stories are almost always told in the first person by a narrator who is never named, and whose role is unclear; he knows many gangsters and has no job that can be gleaned from his musings, nor does he admit to any criminal involvement; He’s a bystander, an observer, an average street-corner Joe.  Runyon described himself as "being known to one and all as a guy who is just around".  That line seems to say a lot about Runyon and his life.  It was like you were with him on some street corner hustle or some shady dive and he was filling you in on all the angles, all the gossip, all of life. He was who so many people wanted to be with……or so many people wanted to be.  Of course, the cliché about newspapermen and writers is that they are heavy drinkers, chain-smokers, gamblers and obsessively chase women with a sideline in the gathering of stories and facts and actually getting something written just before the deadline hits. That seems like Damon Runyon and his life summed up in one sentence.  His stories became legendary ways of looking that bit differently at America, of soaking up the atmosphere of a glamorous and rip-roaring age and distilling it into a black and white type or, in our case, The Damon Runyon Theatre Hour.

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  The Four Agreements by Don...

  American Classics

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  Experience a transformative journey to personal freedom with the audiobook summary of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. This concise audio encapsulates the essence of the original book, distilling ancient Toltec wisdom into four powerful agreements that promise to change your life:Be Impeccable with Your Word: Recognize the power of your words and use them with integrity and truth.Don't Take Anything Personally: Gain emotional strength by understanding that others' words and actions are reflections of their own reality.Don't Make Assumptions: Foster clear communication and prevent misunderstandings by avoiding assumptions.Always Do Your Best: Understand that your best varies, and commit to giving your best in every situation. 
  This audio summary removes all unnecessary details, offering a streamlined version of Ruiz's profound insights. If you're already familiar with "The Four Agreements," this summary will help you cement its key lessons. If you're new to its concepts, here you'll find the practical advice and principles you can immediately apply to your life. 
  By embracing these agreements, you open the door to significant personal growth and freedom. The audiobook provides actionable steps for integrating these principles into your daily life, helping you develop mindfulness in communication, emotional resilience, and improved interactions with others. Embrace this opportunity to transform your life and step into a new realm of freedom, happiness, and fulfillment​​​​​​.

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  The Treasure Cave with Casey...

  Carl Amari

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  This week on H360, Casey Crime Photographer ventures deep inside a cave to solve four strange murders. We will also have some laughs with The Great Gildersleeve and My Friend Irma. Plus, X Minus One, Gunsmoke and The Weird Circle.
  A Falcon Picture Group audio production.

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  The Organic Artist - Make Your...

  Nick Neddo

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  Drawing on ancient techniques, a primitive-arts instructor shows how to reconnect with nature by making and using your own all-natural art supplies. 
   
  The Organic Artist encourages you to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, like charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural world, this book seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to your organic roots. 
   
  In addition to offering a wide variety of suggestions for using nature as supplies for art, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are foundational to the creative process. You can refine your drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Projects and skills covered include:Making paper and wild inkWorking with soapstone, clay, wood, and rawhidePrintmaking and stencilingNatural pigments and dyesCamouflage and body paintingNature journaling, and more 
   
  “Clear, concise and easy to follow . . . a pleasure to both use as a how-to book and read through.” —Michael Pewtherer, author of Wilderness Survival Handbook

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