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John Munson @john_munson

Video producer for @CornellNews and @CornellMedia. Worked 20 years for @starledger and @njdotcom. Alum of @MichiganDaily.

Joined March 2012
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.@CorrieMoreau is digitizing the 7M specimens of the Cornell University Insect Collection, a task she says may take the rest of her life. @InsectsCornell youtu.be/QU4Dd3m-HK0 via @YouTube

Seven million insect specimens to go digital

The Cornell University Insect Collection has begun to digitize all ...

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2 Jul 2020
“It’s bad PR for them to have users get sued for using their embedding tool, and it’s also bad PR for photographers to have their work ripped off,” says copyright professor James Grimmelmann @grimmelm about #Instagram. By @kylejahner via @bloomberglaw news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law…

Social Media Eyes Embeds as Courts Mull Copyright Limits (2)

A New York federal district court has been scratching at a decade of informal consensus that embedding posts from social media platforms like Instagram can’t infringe copyrights.

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Gender gaps in STEM college majors emerge in high school | Cornell Chronicle news.cornell.edu/stories/202… via @AddThis

Gender gaps in STEM college majors emerge in high school | Cornell Chronicle

New research shows that in U.S. higher education, women are more likely than men to enter and complete college, but they are less likely to earn degrees in STEM fields.

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1 Jul 2020
Prof. of law @NelsonTebbe says the court “held not only that the Constitution does not prohibit a state from supporting religious schools, but also that it requires a state to include religious schools in any school choice program.” By @scotusreporter washingtonpost.com/politics/…

Supreme Court says states that subsidize private education must include religious schools

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined fellow conservatives in the 5-to-4 decision.

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Cornell University will reopen for the fall semester, tracking and isolating Covid cases, write Michael I. Kotlikoff and Martha E. Pollack, provost and president of @Cornell wsj.com/articles/why-cornell…
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30 Jun 2020
#Cornell plans to welcome students back to Ithaca campus for a fall semester by blending in-person and online instruction. news.cornell.edu/stories/202…

Cornell plans to reactivate Ithaca campus for fall semester | Cornell Chronicle

The suspense is over: Cornell plans to welcome students back to its Ithaca campus for a fall semester blending in-person and online instruction, confident that decision best serves public health,...

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29 Jun 2020
What does the #SaharanDust storm mean in regards to #COVID19? Poor air quality & high amounts of toxic dust affect anyone with a pre-existing respiratory condition, says @CornellEng's Max Zhang. "Even more of a reason to wear a mask." @FonrougeGab @nypost nypost.com/2020/06/26/what-a…

What are the health impacts of the Sahara dust storm?

The massive Sahara dust storm that created hazy, and at times picturesque, landscapes in parts of the U.S. this week continued its march westward Friday and is expected to dissipate by the end of...

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29 Jun 2020
Lee Adler, @cornellilr expert on #education and academic union issues, talks with @NewsChannel9's Dan Cummings about what needs to be in place for a safe return to in-person instruction in #NewYork schools. #reopening #NY #NYC #schools @CornellILR_News localsyr.com/news/newsmakers…
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26 Jun 2020
“Justice Alito used sweeping language in his majority opinion... the Trump administration is sure to use such language to justify its broader efforts to restrict asylum seekers,” @syaleloehr. @CornellLaw By @shermancourt via @AP apnews.com/d773ac5bdd0ac3eed…

Justices boost Trump administration's power in asylum cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday strengthened the Trump administration's ability to deport people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

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26 Jun 2020
"If we charge a high dollar amount of tolls, we can decrease the number of cars and taxis, shrink gridlock, bring down carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce particulate matter," says @CEECornell's Oliver Gao. #NYC #congestionpricing @MarkuuSan @amNewYork amny.com/news/a-20-toll-coul…
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Evergreen idea turns biomass DNA into degradable materials | Cornell Chronicle news.cornell.edu/stories/202… via @AddThis

Evergreen idea turns biomass DNA into degradable materials | Cornell Chronicle

A Cornell-led collaboration is turning DNA from organic matter – such as onions, fish and algae – into biodegradable gels and plastics. The resulting materials could be used to create plastics and...

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25 Jun 2020
.@Cornell has earned a platinum #sustainability rating – the top status – from an international group that tracks environmental stewardship for over 1,000 college campuses. @AASHENews @CUSD @AtkinsonCenter @TCATrides news.cornell.edu/stories/202…

Cornell earns STARS platinum sustainability rating | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell has earned a platinum sustainability rating – the top status – from an international group that tracks environmental stewardship for over 1,000 college campuses.

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Anthony Ashnault is back for @RUWrestling with a first period pin over his opponent from Centenary. @njdotcom
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.@RUwrestling holds first practice of the 2018-19 season and @CoachGoodale is doing cartwheels to celebrate. s.nj.com/kWaBVAG via @njdotcom
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Watch @OBJ_3 return kickoffs, catch passes from Eli Manning @giants #trainingcamp youtu.be/ncPpYFI048Q via @njdotcom #video

Giants' highlights: Odell Beckham, Eli Manning, kickoffs

Wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. excited the fans at New York Giant...

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How does @EricLeGrand52 do the things we take for granted (like typing this tweet). Here is a video @StevePoliti and I made about LeGrand's life away from the crowds. youtube.com/watch?v=kPRF96Wv…

Eric LeGrand: 'Take over the world. That's what I look forward to'

On October 16, 2010, life changed for Eric LeGrand and his mother K...

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I second that.
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30 Jul 2018
Replying to @StevePoliti
Special thanks to Eric and his mom, Karen, for their incredible patience and for letting @john_munson and I crash in their house. Also, a hat tip to @A_Zuckerman for the excellent design and to @kevinwhitmer/@KevinCManahan for the time to develop this.
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"The @EricLeGrand52 you haven't seen" New project from @StevePoliti and me on @njdotcom projects.nj.com/investigatio… @rfootball @ReeveFoundation #believe52 A Walk to Believe @AWalkToBelieve

The Eric LeGrand you don’t see | NJ.com

What is life like when the spotlight dims? 'It’s not easy.'

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#BMX rider @ScottyCranmer joins @EricLeGrand52 for 8th @AWalkToBelieve to benefit #TeamLeGrand and @ReeveFoundation #bELieve #standwithscotty s.nj.com/8It6RZG via @njdotcom

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With more than 300 losses and only 62 wins, #BridgetonNJ varsity #baseball coach @mvalella continues to inspire his players to be #winners. youtu.be/1NB_c6aL7Sg via @njdotcom @HSSportsNJ

Bridgeton baseball coach Mike Valella

The losses don't deter Bridgeton baseball coach Mike Valellan from ...

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