Bloomberg
Apple’s First Launch Event in 2020
Sep.15 -- Apple Inc. will kick off a broad slate of new products at a virtual event on Tuesday, with upgrades to two of its most important hardware lines beyond the iPhone. Bloomberg’s Dave McCombs reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle...
Press Association
Concerns raised over vaccine passport proposal
Introducing coronavirus vaccine passports for everyday life is being opposed by more than 70 MPs. Covid passports could be used to allow entrance to restaurants or bars. The suggestion has also raised concerns for the hospitality industry.
Bloomberg
Hong Kong Marks 25 Years of Chinese Rule as Xi Visits
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday will preside over celebrations marking 25 years since the UK returned Hong Kong to China, and the swearing-in of incoming Chief Executive John Lee, a former top police official. Stephen Engle...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Porsche sales surpass expectations ahead o
Ahead of the opening of the Geneva Motor Show which takes place Thursday Porsches Bernhard Maier says sales in Europe for 2014 are already strong having surpassed expectations and reflecting an positive turning point in the market CLEAN...
Bloomberg
Osram Licht Says Cost Cuts, Portfolio Rejig Can Offset Headwinds
Aug.01 -- Osram Licht AG Chief Financial Officer Ingo Bank discusses the company's third-quarter profit and the impact of a stronger euro and trade tariffs on the lighting and auto parts business. Bank speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
Curated Video
SYND 5 4 78 FOREIGN MINISTER BOUTROS MEETS UN COMMANDER SILAASVUO
Fuad Butros the Lebanese Foreign Minister , said that the ability of the United Nations interim force in Lebanon, (UNIFIL) to impose security would be a test of the world organisation's effectiveness as a peacekeeper. After a one-hour...
Curated Video
A judge on Friday delayed the murder trial of Marion "Suge" Knight after the former rap music mogul hired Thomas Mesereau, the attorney who successfully defended Michael Jackson against child molestation charges. (May 29)
This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available.
Curated Video
Detroit Auto Show Brings Tried, True Offerings
The North American International Auto Show is geared to show off the latest and greatest in automotive technology every year. But some experts say this year's gathering in Detroit has been decidedly light on fluff and more down to...
Curated Video
Trump touts White House commitment to veterans
US President Donald Trump spoke to a group of state and local veterans leaders at the White House on Thursday and expressed "the eternal gratitude and thanks" of the entire nation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introductions
This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introductions
This tutorial focuses on how to write the introductory paragraph of a research paper. It provides two YouTube videos: the first explains the three parts of an introduction, their purposes, and an example using the funnel format. The...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Revising an Introduction
This video lesson focuses on revising an introduction. It explains what makes an introduction successful, what makes an introduction unsuccessful, and what to look for when revising an introduction. It then demonstrates how to revise two...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Big 3: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
This tutorial begins with a YouTube video of a brief description of the process of writing an essay using geometric shapes to explain each section. The rest is informational text using an amusing school protest as the topic example to...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 1: Introduction
Introduces the topic of freedom of speech and expression and why they were so important to the founders.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Thesis Statements
This lesson introduces how to write a thesis statement. This tutorial lesson shares a short screencast [04:45] with the lesson's content.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions
A screencast lesson discussing and providing examples of three elements required for a strong introduction: an effective hook, a strong thesis, and appropriate background information. [5:39] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong beginning by starting with an interesting story to hook the reader and including your thesis. [4:47]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader by posing a question or making a bold statement. [4:29]