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It was an Earthquake, not a Lifequake! We’re lucky!

July 30, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

As CNN and the other global news organizations rushed to tell the world, a 5.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles yesterday. The earth shook, people got…

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Conversation tip #12: Nice truck!

July 27, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

Sometimes a simple comment leads to a delightful conversation. Today I noticed a very, very old truck parked on the street while walking my dog.…

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What is a lifequake? Is that a real word?

July 18, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

Earthquakes remain a concern for people living in many places, including my home in Southern California. This awareness, and fear of sudden shaking and buildings…

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English Language Teaching Tip #12: Ask a Question While Taking Attendance

June 15, 2008 Chimayo Press

Make a bureaucratic procedure more engaging by asking questions “The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” -Thomas Berger (1924-2014)…

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Conversation Starter #10 – Can you recommend a good book?

June 15, 2008 Chimayo Press

Converse with a teacher, student or stranger about books “No two persons ever read the same book.” -Edmund Wilson (1895-1972) American writerBooks and literature still…

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