Healthcare Triage
Do We Need New Calorie Labels?
There’s a lot of media attention on a recent study examining whether labeling food with the amount of exercise that would be needed to then burn it off changes how much people eat. Let’s dig in and see.
PBS
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...
Makematic
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!
Curated Video
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Assassinations, and attempts on the lives of political figures, have been an ugly mark on America since the beginning of the U.S.
Assassinations and attempted assassinations have occurred since the nation's founding in 1776. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Study Finds 1 In 16 U.S. Women's First Sexual Experience Is Rape
An analysis of 13,310 U.S. women between 18 and 44 found 6.5% of them were coerced or forced into their first sexual encounter.
Bloomberg
Has Microsoft CEO Nadella Earned His $84M Pay Package?
Oct. 21 -- On Before The Bell, Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Olivia Sterns, and Bloomberg Contributing Editor David Kirkpatrick run down the top stories of the day. They speak on In The Loop.
Curated Video
How The Pandemic Changed The Book Industry
During the pandemic a hashtag on TikTok known as "BookTok" started trending recommending book recommendations, reviews and discussions.
Curated Video
Newsy's Latest Health News
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the coronavirus outbreak is far from over. Remdesivir has been shown to prevent lung disease in macaque monkeys.
Bloomberg
Old Navy Blasted for Plus-Size Costs
Nov. 14 -- On Before The Bell, Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns, Matt Miller and Brendan Greeley report on todays top trending news stories. They speak on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)
Curated Video
Google aims to create largest digital library
AP Television
Ghent, Belgium , 28 August 2009
1. Wide of church and cathedral towers
2. Tilt down exterior of art deco Ghent University Library Tower
3. Various of a librarian taking book from library shelf
4. Mid Google sign, shelf of...
Curated Video
CAN608 UN COUNCIL VOTES FOR RESOLUTION CALLING FOR CEASEFIRE IN KASHMIR, PAKISTANI DELEGATE OBJECTS
UN Security Council votes on a Wednesday deadline for Kashmir ceasefire.
1. has Security Council
2. SOUNDBITE [ENGLISH]: mcu delegate of Netherlands J.G. de Beus speaks for the UN and says Security Council now demands a ceasefire
3....
Curated Video
20-yr sentences upheld for two men who published translation of Koran
1. Wide of Ahmad Ghaws Zalmai and Mushtaq Ahmad entering court room and taking their seats
2. Mid of Zalmai (on left) and Mushtaq Ahmad (on right)
3. Close of Zalmai
4. Chief Judge Abdul Salam Qazizada, head of the Kabul Appeal Court,...
Curated Video
Director holds press conference of up coming project
AP Entertainment
Rome, Hotel de Russie, 3rd July 2007
1. WS Spike Lee arrives at photo call at Hotel de Russie in Rome
2. MS Lee and James McBride, author of the book the film is based on
3. CU Lee and James McBride
4. Cut away William...
Curated Video
Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Richie and Morgan Spurlock talk about the web series they have produced for AOL Originals. (April 30)
New York, 28 April 2014
1. Exterior shot of the venue, the Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, pan from New York's East River
2. Wide shot of crowds attending AOL's Newfront, panned to red carpet
3. Med shot of Sarah Jessica...
Curated Video
Book lovers protest at Hong Kong Book Fair launch
AP Entertainment
Hong Kong, 22 July 2009
1. Various shots book fair visitors walking toward the venue, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
2. Wide shot book fair visitors walking in the venue
3. Mid shot woman standing in front...
Curated Video
Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Richie on their AOL original shows
The stars came out at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Tuesday night as AOL trotted out talent from their new and returning original web series.
Among the celebrities was Sarah Jessica Parker whose web series she produces, "city.ballet," is...
Bloomberg
How Writers Can Fight War With Amazon: Patterson
Oct. 13 -- Prolific novelist James Patterson, whose publisher is Hachette Book Group, speaks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker about Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos.
Curated Video
Tributes paid to famed writer Benedetti, who dies at 88
AP Television
Montevideo, Uruguay, 18 May 2009
1. Various exteriors of Legislative Palace
2. Woman walking into hall past guards
3. Various of relatives and friends of poet Mario Benedetti around the coffin
4. Pan from people waiting...