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The Case for Fan Fiction (feat. Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes)
For years writers of fan fiction were shamed, the butt of jokes, and even subject to copyright litigation. However, in the past few years, with the fan fiction writers of today becoming the published mainstream authors of today the past...
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Let's Write With Intention
When authors and artists make art, they intentionally make decision – and the Intentional Writing Framework can help you create art too!
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Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video lesson, students learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about their interests. They are guided through the process of generating ideas, avoiding topics that are too broad or too...
Oxford Comma
How To Read Poetry: Reading, Summary, and Analysis of "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins
Welcome to a reading, summary, and analysis of "Introduction to Poetry" by two time US Poet Laurette, Billy Collins. In this poem, Collins examines the beautiful world of poetry, and how it all too often turns nightmarish in the...
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Richard F. Thomas - Why Bob Dylan Matters
Richard F. Thomas, George Martin Lane Professor of the Classics, was born in London and brought up in New Zealand. He was educated at the University of Auckland (B.A. 1972; M.A. 1973), and at the University of Michigan (Ph.D. 1977). He...
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Using Anecdotes in Persuasive Writing
This video is a lesson on how to elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing by using anecdotes. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate anecdotes into an essay, emphasizing the need for true stories and...
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Using Ellipses to Omit Words in Quotations
This video is a lesson on how to effectively use ellipses (...) to omit words from quotations. The teacher explains the rules for using ellipses and provides examples and practice exercises for students to follow. By using ellipses...
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Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...
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Without further study, doctors say Canada should ban some oilsands tailings release
New ReviewAn article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal raises new concerns. It says Alberta and Canada lack evidence to support the regulated release of treated tailings water into the environment. The CBC's Avery Zingel reports.
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Anthropic will pay out $1.5B to settle allegations of book piracy, used to train its AI
New ReviewAI startup Anthropic will pay a $1.5 billion settlement after being accused of copyright violations and piracy by illegally downloading books to train its AI's language models. (Scripps News)
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Air pollution levels linked to wildfires could shorten lifespans
New ReviewIn 2023, Canada experienced its worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to a report by the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index. Scientists say the average Canadian would lose roughly two years of their life expectancy...
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More potent cannabis means higher risk of psychosis, study suggests
New ReviewA new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says that the THC potency in cannabis is five times higher than it was 20 years ago, which the authors say can mean a higher risk of cannabis-induced psychosis.
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Highbridge book lounge inspires kids to read
New ReviewKnown as the Bronx Book Haven, Storyland is the first children's book lounge in the borough where kids can simply hang out and read at their leisure.
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Obesity report highlights risk of Type 2 diabetes for 'slightly' overweight people
Health experts say a new study on obesity sheds more light on the link between weight gain and the risk of serious disease and death. The massive research project – which involved nearly three million sets of data – suggests that even...
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Cultural appropriation column sparks debate
An editorial in a little-known Canadian literary magazine that called for an 'appropriation prize' has renewed the cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation debate
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Can traffic drive you out of your mind?
Dementia risk linked to living close to high-traffic roads, but hypothesis remains unproven
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Highway dementia
A study in the Lancet by Ontario researchers points to a link between dementia and living close to major roadways
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Nvidia Sued
Several authors have sued Nvidia in California, accusing the company of allegedly using their copyrighted material to train its AI model. In the class action lawsuit, the authors allege their work was used without permission by the...
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NJ Transit decorates some buses, trains in honor of Black History Month
They say the goal is to help raise awareness and promote the kind of actions needed to make New Jersey’s communities and people stronger and healthier.
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Authors Sue Over Alleged A.I. Copyright Infringement
Several authors, including the creator of 'Game of Thrones,' are suing OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement.
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Studies: Moms Negatively Affected by Having All Girls
A study found that having all daughters could impact a mother's satisfaction with life.
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Weekly Books News (June 26 -July 02)
Watch this week's top news from the world of books.
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PEN America, Penguin Random House Sue Florida School District Over Book Bans
Writers' group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House sued a Florida school district Wednesday over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities, the latest opposition to a policy central to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ agenda as...
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Publisher: ChatGPT Cannot Earn Authorship Credits
Tools like ChatGPT cannot be credited as an author, according to the largest academic publisher in the world.