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Dec 2007
18m 49s

Advanced Lesson 006

THOMAS CARLTON
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In this episode, I talk about some of the differences between the transportation systems in the US and France, cars, gas prices, etc. Also I touch on the subject of centralization, specifically with grocery stores and university systems. And lastly, I announce two new ideas for the podcast, but you'll have to listen to find out what they are! 
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