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Episode 62: I'll Take You Up On That
Expressions from the Podcast used in today's mainstream media
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
On Veterans Day
Today, remember the blood, sweat and tears
The phrase "we can't thank you enough" gets overused. But on Veterans Day, it's fitting.
"Thank you" doesn't begin to convey the gratitude owed to the people who serve, suffer and sacrifice on the nation's behalf. If you added up their contributions to our way of life, no calculator could go that high.
Article: Herald Tribune
I'll Take You Up On That
After conceding defeat to his challenger, Sen. Conrad Burns promised to work with him to make their transition as seamless as possible."Thanks, Senator, I'll take you up on that offer," said Tester.
Afterward, Tester described the call as very cordial and very professional.
"It's like a football game in which you're both battling for the same position," Tester explained. "After it's over, though, we both respect each other."
Article: Great Falls Tribune
Call It A Day
Local branch of charity decides to call it a day
Published on 06/11/2006
A CHARITY two years shy of its 50th birthday is set to end due to a lack of support.
Organisers of the Barrow branch of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association say they are getting too old to keep the group going.
Despite calls for more support for the branch, which started in 1958, no one has come forward to help.
The branch will stop fund-raising in December.
Article: North West Evening Mail