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The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) - Object Basics
In this video, you’re going to learn the basics of JavaScript objects. You’ll learn how to create a new object and how to read and modify your objects. This clip is from the chapter "JavaScript Objects" of the series "The Modern...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 3-4 Summary
The animals prove that they can run Animal Farm on their own, all under the friendly guidance of the pigs. In fact, the pigs are so clever and diligent, they now have their own headquarters and special meals to maintain their health....
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COVID Regulation Turn Britain into an Orwellian Dystopia? Government Has Too Much Power? - TLDR News
In recent weeks many people have grown frustrated by the government's COVID regulations, leading some (even within their own party) to reject what they see as government power grabs. Some have even compared COVID Britain to the world...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The ongoing relevance of 1984 and beyond
Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3
PBS
The Evolution of Science Fiction (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...
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Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 5-6 Summary
Tensions mount between Napoleon and Snowball, Animal Farm’s cleverest pigs. When Snowball proposes they build a windmill, Napoleon responds in a way that leaves everyone in shock. Is Snowball a villain? When plans for the windmill...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The re-emergence and influence of 1984
Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Nailing Nonfiction – Analysing 'Politics and the English Language' (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll put all our non-fiction know-how into practice! We’ll apply what we’ve learnt about techniques in previous Nailing Non-Fiction lessons to George Orwell’s ‘Politics and the English Language’. Using our unique...
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Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Theme of Love and Relationships
Why did Orwell include a love story in his dystopian novel? This lesson explores the theme of love and relationships in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. See how Winston’s attitudes towards Julia, relationships and love develop throughout the...
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Microsoft President: Laws are needed against A.I. in surveillance
Microsoft president Brad Smith told the BBC’s Panorama program that the authoritarian hell depicted in George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, could come to pass in 2024 if lawmakers didn’t protect the public against A.I.
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Context
Watch this video to learn about Orwell’s world and its influence on the novel ‘1984’. Big Brother and the Thought Police might seem totally fictional, but they reflect history. Explore the author’s personal history, from his experiences...
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FDA to Bakery: 'Love' is Not a Real Ingredient
A Massachusetts bakery's granola may be made with love, but federal officials say it shouldn't be listed as an ingredient on the package.
Nashoba Brook Bakery, in Concord, was taken to task by the U.S. Food and Drug...
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CLEAN : Nearly 200 movie theatres screen 1984 in US
Nearly 200 movie theatres in the US screen 1984 adapted from the dystopian novel by George Orwell on 4 April chosen as it corresponds to the day when the hero of the novel began rebelling against the totalitarian government by writing...
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CLEAN : Kyiv goes back to the theatre for Orwell's '1984'
Its resonance with Ukrainian current events is striking: adapted from George Orwell's famous critique of Stalinism, the play "1984" is performed again in Kyiv for the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion, after four...
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FDA to Bakery: 'Love' is Not a Real Ingredient
A Massachusetts bakery's granola may be made with love, but federal officials say it shouldn't be listed as an ingredient on the package.
Nashoba Brook Bakery, in Concord, was taken to task by the U.S. Food and Drug...
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Why love has stirred up trouble at one bakery
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A US bakery has come under fire from the authorities for listing 'love' as one of the ingredients in its products.
While Nashoba Brook Bakery's granola may be made with love, federal food officials...
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Anti-censorship demonstrations in protest at copywright treaty
Sofia, Bulgaria
1. Protesters shouting (Bulgarian) "No to ACTA" (Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)
2. Protesters jumping and shouting (Bulgarian) "If you're not jumping you are for ACTA"
3. Mid of banner reading (English) "ACTA =...
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Senate passes legislation requiring start of Iraq troop withdrawals by Oct 1
1. Wide of US Senate floor
2. Announcement of vote: (UPSOUND) "By a vote of 51 to 46 the conference report is adopted."
3. Wide showing graphic of vote tally
4. Wide of senate floor
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator Richard Reid, senate...
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Britain's first talking CCTV cameras help deter criminals.
SOURCE: AP TELEVISION NEWS/ CCTV courtesy of Middlesbrough Council/ Middlesbrough Police
Middlesbrough - February 19, 2007
1. Wide of talking CCTV (Close circuit television) camera,
UPSOUND : (English) CCTV Operator
"Warning your...
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Myanmar's first international literary festival opens
1. Pan from book to people looking at books for sale
2. Various of people looking at books for sale
3. Close of banner reading (English) "Irrawaddy Literary Festival"
4. Push in to book stand
5. Close of former exiled Burmese writer...
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Former vice president criticises Bush administration
1. Al Gore on stage shaking hands with college student who introduced him
2. Audience members clapping
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Al Gore, Former US Vice President
"The direction in which our nation is being led now is deeply troubling to...
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Book lovers attend Tehran book fair
Book lovers are flocking to Tehran's 27th International Book Fair.
It's thought to be one of most visited book fairs in the world with thousands of visitors expected in the coming days.
There's thousands of visitors and perhaps even more...
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Yingluck arrives for meeting with military officials; small protest against coup
Students in Bangkok staged a public display of dissent on Friday against a move by Thailand's ruling military to seize control of the country in a non-violent coup.
About 50 students, most of them from the prestigious Thammasat...