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Posted on January 20, 2023 · Episode: 2462 The Mississippi Delta: Rewriting Geography. Today, geography shifts before our eyes.

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Encore Houston, Episode 147: Ars Lyrica

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 27, 2020 · Ars Lyrica Houston performs music by Vivaldi, Marini, and Castello.

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Italian Runner Wins Venice Marathon After All The Favorites Take A Wrong Turn

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Posted on October 23, 2017 · In a bizarre twist, the city's own Eyob Ghebrehiwet Faniel won after leading racers followed an errant motorcycle. In the process, Faniel became the first local to win the marathon in 22 years.

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