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Lesson 60 - Living Together Before Marriage John: Jason is planning to move in with his girlfriend. There are no ifs and buts about it now. Kathy: So they’re going to be living together? John: Yup. They both agreed that living together before marriage is a definite must. Kathy: How are his parents taking this? Did his parents give the go-ahead? John: He doesn’t need their permission. He’s ..

Lesson 59 - Sleeping Habits John: According to this article, adults are recommended 8 hours or more of sleep a night. Kathy: Eight hours or more? Isn’t that excessive? I get by on about six to seven hours, and I have plenty of energy to go around. John: I don’t know about you but if I don’t get my eight hours, I’m dragging all day and can hardly function. Kathy: You’re such a wimp. I..

Lesson 58 - Children and Internet Safety Sarah: I’m at my wit’s end about my kids and the Internet. Chris: I know exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes. Sarah: Things have gotten out of control these days. Access to inappropriate sites is literally at their fingertips. Chris: I hear they have various programs that block children from these sites. Sarah: But what about all the explici..

Lesson 57 - Secondhand Smoke Kathy: Can’t I have a decent meal without someone blowing smoke in my face? Matt: Is the smoke really bothering you? We could move to another table. Kathy: It’s too much hassle. But isn’t it time that smoking is banned in all food establishments? Matt: I remember when non-smoking sections didn’t even exist. So we have come a long way if you think about that...

Lesson 56 - Corporeal punishment Radio host: So are you for or against corporeal punishment in our school system? Caller: Personally, I feel strongly against it. I don’t believe that teachers have the right to take physical disciplinary action against students. Radio host: But many parents feel some sort of discipline is necessary. Caller: A form of discipline is essential but how much is too..

Lesson 55 - Latest Cell Phone Kathy: Is that your latest gadget, Inspector Gadget? Looks pretty snazzy. But what is it? John: It’s a cell phone and much more. It’s hot off the market and top of the line from KM. Kathy: Looks so bulky, almost like a portable TV. John: That’s the beauty of it. It’s a multi-functional, everything in one cell phone. Kathy: Don’t tell me. You have access t..

Lesson 54 - Blackberry, Crackberry Kathy: I always see you glued to your blackberry. How many times do you check your e-mail a day? John: I lose count. It’s my baby. Kathy: It would be safe to call you a “crackberry.” You have a serious addiction to that thing. John: “Crackberry?!” What the heck is that? Kathy: It’s a new term to describe people who are addicted to their blackberries..

Lesson 52 - Computer Crashes - Virus John: Did you hand in your proposal? It was due today. Kathy: I’ll be up all night tonight working on it. John: That’s hard to believe. A goody two shoes like you hand in a proposal late? What’s gotten into you? Kathy: Don’t rub salt into a very bad wound. My hard-drive crashed last night and I lost everything. John: Ouch! You didn’t have a back-up ..

Lesson 51 – Phishing John: You seem pretty preoccupied. Kathy: Mother’s Day is just around the corner. I was hoping to buy something for her from the Internet. John: Why don’t you stop by the mall? I’m always wary of shopping online. Kathy: Why? It cuts down on so much time and fuss. Plus you get great deals on the net. John: Can’t argue with you there, but don’t you worry ab..

Lesson 50 - I’m Thinking About Quitting Kathy: I’m thinking about quitting. I’ve thought long and hard about it and I think it’s the right thing to do. John: Why? I thought you fit the bill perfectly for this job. Kathy: That’s beside the point. I’ve recently been having second thoughts about this job. The luster has worn off. John: Don’t make any rash decisions. Think this throug..