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Vietmadeco

578 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 613 ratings

Vietmadeco là một công ty TNHH hàng đầu trong lĩnh vực cung cấp sản phẩm thời trang chính hãng. Đẹp và thời trang kiểu mới cho siêu thị, công ty TNHH Vietmadeco tự hào cung cấp các sản phẩm chất lượng cao bao gồm dép đi trong nhà, vali, balo và túi thời trang. Chúng tôi là đối tác tin cậy sở hữu thương hiệu nổi tiếng như Vali Go&Fly, Dép Heyun và Túi chéo nam Wepower. Vali Go&Fly là biểu tượng của sự tiện dụng và chất lượng vượt trội, cung cấp không gian lưu trữ thông minh và thiết kế tinh tế.

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Episodes

In Chicago, eternal rest ain't so eternal

June 18, 2015 00:08

How often do the dead make way for planes, parks and other local development? More than you'd think.

In Chicago, Eternal Rest Ain't So Eternal

June 18, 2015 00:08 - 8.66 MB

How often do the dead make way for planes, parks and other local development? More than you'd think.

Beyond The Rattle And Clatter: When The CTA 'L' Is Your Neighbor

June 10, 2015 18:31 - 8.37 MB

Living near the CTA means life in a rattling fishbowl, but some Chicagoans adapt.

The unsung hero of urban planning who made it easy to get around Chicago

May 20, 2015 17:52 - 12.2 MB

Unsung urban planning hero Edward Brennan tamed a chaotic 19th-century street-numbering system.

Were Chicago's Public Schools Ever Good?

May 13, 2015 22:50 - 12.1 MB

We start an era-by-era search for the district’s ‘golden age’ and wonder: Could it be right now?

What does the Lincoln Park Zoo do with all its poo?

May 06, 2015 23:42

Yes, it tosses most of it, but a smidge is stored and studied. That’s where it gets interesting!

Uptown's moment as a 'Hillbilly Heaven'

April 29, 2015 21:40

Why tens of thousands of white Southern migrants made the North Side neighborhood home, only to leave a short time later.

Why apartments are the blind spot in Chicago's recycling program

April 15, 2015 22:33

Here's why there's no recycling offered at so many large apartment and condo buildings.

The Legacy Of Michael Jordan In Chicago

April 01, 2015 16:33 - 8.38 MB

The city rode high when ‘His Airness’ played for the Bulls. But what did he leave behind?

Chicago's forgotten Civil War prison camp

March 11, 2015 22:03 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

Camp Douglas’ deadly reputation was kept in shadows but now there’s a surprising movement to bring it to light.

Building Skyscrapers on Chicago's Swampy Soil

March 04, 2015 22:52

Engineers once compared Chicago’s soggy soil to jelly cake. How did they build a forest of skyscrapers on it?  

Building Skyscrapers on Chicago's Swampy Soil

March 04, 2015 22:52 - 8.51 MB

Engineers once compared Chicago’s soggy soil to jelly cake. How did they build a forest of skyscrapers on it?  

The Rise of Casimir Pulaski Day

February 25, 2015 21:22 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MB

How Chicago’s Polish community won a Revolutionary War hero a holiday ... in a state he never stepped in.

No Conspiracy Required: The True Origins Of Chicago's February Elections

February 18, 2015 23:13 - 91 MB

Sure, the timing’s awful for campaigning and voting, but it wasn’t some trick concocted by the Democratic Machine. In fact, it was meant to empower voters.

When Will Chicago Get Its Next Supertall Skyscraper?

January 28, 2015 23:00 - 90.1 MB

A Chinese developer wants to alter the city skyline and break a dry spell in a field we once dominated.

When is Chicago-area Traffic the Worst?

January 09, 2015 16:40 - 8.18 MB

Let our info about the Let our info about the worst hours, days and seasons for road congestion steer you clear from a traffic-induced personal hell. 

Wherefore art thou Romeoville?

December 29, 2014 20:40 - 12.1 MB

The Chicago suburbs of Romeoville and Joliet were once named Romeo and Juliet. We explored why.

Weird And Wonderful Things You Might Not Know About Chicago

December 23, 2014 21:35 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

What associations do you make with Chicago? Da Bears? Shady politics? Wacky weather? If you feel that list is getting stale, here’s a list of new ones to consider!

Could Truant Officers Return To Chicago Public Schools?

November 13, 2014 22:40 - 12.2 MB

A state task force likes the idea, but one former officer says the proposed job description could be a bit too much.

Campus police: real deal or rent-a-cops?

November 05, 2014 22:26 - 11.6 MB

Our case study: The U of C, where a private force polices 65,000 Chicagoans on and off campus.

We Ain't Afraid Of No (Chicago) Ghosts!

October 30, 2014 00:57 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

What makes these notable ghost stories tick? Even if you don’t believe them, you’ll never forget them.

Real Estate And Religion: The Tale Of Seventeenth Church Of Christ, Scientist

October 22, 2014 23:03 - 12.4 MB

How a modest congregation at Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist built and maintained an improbably cool concrete oasis in such an improbable location.   

Why Buses Arrive in Bunches

October 15, 2014 20:10

A visual explainer: Why multiple buses arrive at the same stop at the same time, and why the fixes are almost as frustrating as the problem.

Chicago Without The Fire

October 06, 2014 13:35 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MB

Historians consider our “what-if” scenario about a city that escaped the 1871 blaze. Would the Loop be a livable neighborhood? Would the skyline be so strident? And would there be such a thing as the Chicago spirit?

After the accident: Metra and pedestrian fatalities

September 30, 2014 22:31

One listener’s loss raised the question of whether the commuter rail agency's investigations are thorough enough.

A Second Act For The Uptown Theater?

September 19, 2014 20:58 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

As Chicago's former grand movie palace turns 90, the question remains: What can be done to restore it? 

Two neighboring states, one big financial gap

August 28, 2014 03:28 - 12.1 MB

Illinois struggles with debt and unpaid bills, while Indiana is sitting pretty with a surplus topping $2 billion. What’s behind the fiscal gap between these two neighbors?

A Shot Of History: Ingredients Of The Chicago Speakeasy

August 07, 2014 22:01 - 12.1 MB

The faux speakeasy is popping up everywhere these days, but what made the original Prohibition saloon work?

Where Do Chicago's Bats Hang Out?

July 30, 2014 21:22

Several varieties of furry fliers are likely closer than you think. Given the rampant spread of a deadly bat disease, we’re lucky to find the critters here at all.

So, why did it take so long for it to be Mayor Jane Byrne's turn?

July 25, 2014 00:57 - 12.7 MB

It took decades for Chicago's first and only female mayor to land an official honor from City Council. Is there a reason it took so long? 

Swept from their homes, Chicago's Latinos built new community

July 22, 2014 16:21

Swept from their homes on Chicago’s Near West Side, Latinos laid roots in nearby Pilsen and Little Village.

Sister cities: Chicago's international family

July 15, 2014 19:31

The city’s city-to-city diplomatic network spans from Bogota to Moscow. How do cities make the cut?

Passing through: Chicago's Union Station as Amish transit hub

July 07, 2014 20:51

The nexus of rail lines provides an opportunity to meet our regional neighbors.

What the heck happened to Chicago's truancy officers?

June 04, 2014 22:10

The city nixed the truancy officers decades ago, but the truancy problem — and its consequences — persist. Is there a chance officers could hit the streets again?

Alder-MAN-ia: Why Chicago hasn't dumped a gender-exclusive term

May 21, 2014 17:38

Local governments across the country are dumping ‘alderman’ for gender-inclusive alternatives. Here's why this particular job title remains a holdout in Chicago and other Illinois cities.

Jackpot! Chicago's Hold On Pinball Industry And Artistry

May 13, 2014 21:53

Here’s why the city’s hold on pinball industry and artistry continued through the game’s heyday.

Illinois' Red Light on Sunday Car Sales

May 05, 2014 22:05

The state doesn’t mind Sunday drivers. Here’s why it doesn’t want Sunday car buyers.

In Chicago's Beverly Neighborhood, Integration Is No Accident

March 26, 2014 21:14

How a planning association took on racial fears and realtor lawsuits, and eventually prevailed in integrating its corner of Chicago.

Chicago Garbage Collectors: Will They Really Take that?

March 18, 2014 22:43

One Curious Citizen wonders if Chicago’s garbage collectors will pick up anything he leaves in the alley.  

Compare: Illinois Governor Candidates' Views On Concealed Carry

March 13, 2014 00:02 - 11.5 MB

A concerned citizen poses questions about violence and the state’s new law allowing people to carry concealed guns. We find a surprising lack of consensus among the candidates and researchers, too.  

How Much Road Salt Ends Up In Lake Michigan?

March 05, 2014 18:45 - 11.5 MB

Now that our wicked winter’s ending, we look at whether there’s any fallout from flinging so much salt around.

How Blue Island Fought Off Chicago's Annexation Attempt

February 24, 2014 21:45

In 1915, Chicago tried to convince the neighboring city of Blue Island to become part of the Second City. Blue Island voted no, and the stubborn suburb hasn’t looked back.

Can You Hear Us Now? No? Well, Here's Why

February 18, 2014 17:17

No? Well, here's what staticky reception in downtown Chicago tells us about the limits of modern radio technology.

Just How Bad Is This Chicago Winter?

February 05, 2014 12:39 - 11.4 MB

This winter has felt like one for the ages, but is it really one of Chicago’s worst?  

Gulp! How Chicago Gobbled Its Neighbors

January 27, 2014 20:26 - 11.4 MB

Our animated map shows how Chicago grew from lakeside outpost to booming metropolis over the course of a century.

Hosting the enemy: Our WWII POW camps

December 10, 2013 21:36 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Daring escapes, unexpected romance and more true stories from German prisoners held in our area.

The 311 On Chicago's Early Phone Numbers

November 12, 2013 18:21

Smartphones making it hard for you to remember phone numbers? Well, there was a time when a Chicagoan would use numbers and a few letters to dial up a buddy. A map didn’t hurt, either!

Neon No More: Lincoln Avenue's Motel Row

October 31, 2013 22:04 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

Here’s the evolution of the Lincoln Avenue motels, from sensible to seedy to retro spectacle.

Chicago's flammable 'fire escapes'

October 25, 2013 15:53

Chicago is well-known for that big fire that destroyed the city. So why would we have a means of escape made of wood? 

Where Can You Hunt In Chicago?

October 17, 2013 16:28

There are exactly two hunter-friendly oases in the city proper, but the city limits the game and the gun.

Guests

John Hodgman
1 Episode

Books

Divide and Conquer
1 Episode

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