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Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Google fends off part of textbook publisher lawsuit over ads
June 5 (Reuters) - Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab has convinced a Manhattan federal court to dismiss part of a lawsuit from a group of top educational publishers that accused the tech giant of unlawfully promoting pirated electronic versions of their textbooks. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon said on Wednesday, opens new tab that Cengage Learning ( opens new tab, McGraw Hill, Macmillan Learning and Elsevier failed to support their allegations that Google committed vicarious copyright infringement or violated New York state law. The judge also found, however, that Google could not escape the publishers' trademark infringement claim at an early part of the case. Rochon also allowed a separate publisher claim for contributory copyright infringement to continue, which Google had not yet asked the court to dismiss. The publishers said in a statement on Thursday that they were pleased with the decision to allow some of their claims to move forward, and that dismissing their other claims "will not save Google from having to explain why a company with its resources decided to side with blatant piracy, rather than with creators and copyright holders." A Google spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday. The publishers sued Google last year, arguing that Google searches for their textbooks feature heavily discounted, pirated e-book versions at the top of the results and "drown out" results for the legitimate versions. They said Google ignored thousands of copyright infringement notices and profited from sales of pirated books. Google denied the allegations and said the e-books "are not sold through Google's platform and Google does not share in revenues from such sales." Rochon said in her ruling on Wednesday that the publishers' vicarious copyright infringement claim failed because Google could not control the pirate sellers' alleged misconduct. The judge also rejected Google's request to dismiss the publishers' trademark infringement claim, finding that the tech giant could be responsible for the pirate sellers' misuse of the publishers' trademarks. The case is Cengage Learning Inc v. Google LLC, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 1:24-cv-04274. For the publishers: Matt Oppenheim and Michele Murphy of Oppenheim + Zebrak For Google: Sy Damle, Alli Stillman, Joe Wetzel and Sarah Tomkowiak of Latham & Watkins Read more: Google sued by top textbook publishers over ads for pirated e-books
Chicago Tribune
30-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: Kane County Forest Preserve District holding centennial event; ECC math, science and engineering dean wins national award
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a centennial celebration at noon Saturday, June 8, at Johnson's Mound in Elburn, the first forest preserve established by the district. In addition to speeches by local leaders and district representatives, the event will debut the Centennial Grove project, a new initiative at Johnson's Mound in honor of the anniversary, a news release said. Centennial Grove will include the planting of 800 native trees, a restored 23-acre prairie, expanded trail connections and a new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible branch of a trail at Johnson's Mound, the release said. There also will be a gathering space and a two-piece sculpture being created by local artist Mike Baur, the district's first permanent public art installation. Residents are invited to help plant 500 oak trees as part of the event, the release said. Following the tree planting, individuals at the celebration can participate in guided hikes. There will also be live music, food trucks, an educational pollinator station and commemorative coins. Anyone interested in volunteering to plant a tree, sponsor a tree or make a donation should go to the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation's website, or call 630-232-5980. For more about the event, go to The deadline to sign up for the Dundee Township Lions Club 'Fun-Raising Bowl-A-Rama' fundraiser, set for 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Liberty Lanes in Carpentersville, is Wednesday, June 11. Registration is $35 per player, and includes three games, shoe rental, ball use and pizza, a social media post said. Raffles and a cash bar will be available. For more information, email DundeeTownshipLions@ To register, go to Registration is underway for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's 'Explore the Fox River by Kayak' program being held from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve, 50 Airport Road in Elgin. Participants will receive instruction on basic kayaking techniques from an experienced instructor before embarking on a 4-mile trip led by a naturalist, according to a social media post. Open to beginners, participants must be at least 16 and able to hold their breath underwater while wearing a life jacket; independently turn from a face down to a face-up position in a kayak; effectively communicate with the instructor and other participants; and manage all mobility and personal care independently or with the assistance of a companion, according to the post. Registration is $89 per person and includes use of a kayak, personal floatation device and paddle. For those who provide their own kayaks, the fee is $45. To register, go to call 630-444-3190 or email programs@ Farah Bennani, Elgin Community College's dean of math, science and engineering, is one of three national winners of a McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award. Bennani was honored for incorporating emerging technologies, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence, into the classroom and for developing remote web-based science labs for the North American Network of Science Labs, according to the McGraw Hill website. 'This prestigious recognition amplifies my resolve to innovate, inspire and drive meaningful change, serving as both a milestone of achievement and a powerful motivator to continue striving for transformative excellence,' Bennani said in a news release. For more information, go to The Hanover Township summer tutoring program runs from Monday, June 2, through Monday, Aug. 4, at Hanover Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Board-certified teachers will provide weekly, one-hour sessions for four students per group from 5 to 8 p.m. weeknights, according to a news release. Tutoring groups are based on age, subject matter and learning needs identified by referring teachers. The program is open to students grades 2 through 8 and costs $50 per student. To register and for more information, go or call 630-483-5799.
Time Business News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Understanding the Value of Test Banks and Solution Manuals in Modern Accounting and Taxation Studies
In today's academic environment, students of accounting and taxation are constantly seeking efficient ways to prepare for exams, understand practical applications, and improve their grades. One of the most helpful resources in this regard are Test Banks and Solution Manuals — powerful tools that go beyond traditional textbooks. With increasingly detailed and technical content in courses like taxation, financial accounting, and auditing, access to structured practice material can make a major difference in how confidently students approach their exams and assignments. Test banks are collections of exam questions (with answers) used by instructors to assess student knowledge. Solution manuals, on the other hand, provide step-by-step solutions to textbook problems — ideal for understanding how to approach complex scenarios. These tools: Reinforce concepts taught in class Provide real-world problem-solving experience Help students practice effectively for quizzes, midterms, and finals Save time by offering organized solutions and explanations Let's take a closer look at how these resources relate to three popular and widely used textbooks in accounting and taxation education. If you're studying taxation in the U.S., this textbook is likely part of your curriculum. It covers personal income tax principles with up-to-date legislation and real-life tax scenarios. The Test Bank & Solution Manuals for McGraw Hill's Taxation of Individuals 2025: Evergreen Release By Brian Spilker offer students the opportunity to practice various problem types, from individual return calculations to ethical tax planning questions. These resources align with the complexity of the latest IRS codes and provide insight into how tax professionals think, making them ideal for business, finance, and accounting majors. As a staple in undergraduate accounting programs, this book helps students understand the principles behind recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial information. The Test bank & Solution manual for Financial Accounting, 12th Edition By Robert Libby © 2026 is especially useful for mastering journal entries, adjustments, and financial statement preparation. With the help of a solution manual, students don't just memorize answers — they understand the logic behind each transaction, enabling them to apply the knowledge in both exams and real-world scenarios. Tailored specifically for Canadian business environments, this textbook adapts accounting concepts to the local framework, including IFRS and ASPE standards. The Test bank & Solution manual for Fundamentals Of Financial Accounting 7th Edition By Fred Phillips [Canadian Edition] © 2024 supports students by breaking down uniquely Canadian examples, helping them prepare for local exams and case-based evaluations. The solution manual walks through problem sets typically found in Canadian universities, helping students learn with clarity and confidence. While traditional learning methods are essential, resources like test banks and solution manuals serve as effective learning aids when used ethically. They reinforce what's taught in class, bridge the gap between theory and practice, and help students gain a deeper understanding of financial and tax systems. However, students should always use them responsibly and as supplements to their study — not as shortcuts. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Indianapolis Star
02-05-2025
- General
- Indianapolis Star
INdulge: It's almost Cinco de Mayo. Signature Pueblan dish is best thing I ate in Indy this week
Monday marks Cinco de Mayo, the beloved annual celebration of... something related to Mexico. At least, that's how most United States adults explain the holiday, with 41% of them asserting that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, according to a 2020 survey. Notably, it is not — instead marking a famous battle in which Mexican forces fended off a French incursion. Celebrated each year by millions of Americans of different ethnic backgrounds for largely tequila-related reasons, Cinco de Mayo has long spurred discussions around cultural appropriation and hyper-commercialization. For this week's INdulge, I sought a dish that strikes a bit closer to the heart of the holiday with: The best thing I ate in Indy this week Despite its ubiquity in the United States, Cinco de Mayo doesn't get much fanfare in Mexico. One exception is in the city of Puebla, the site of the May 5, 1862 Battle of Puebla — roughly 50 years after Mexico declared independence from Spain — that Cinco de Mayo (theoretically) commemorates. And when it comes to Pueblan food, no dish carries more cachet than mole poblano, which I ate at Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine in Castleton. Mole (moh -lay) poblano is a reddish-brown sauce ('mole' is derived from an Aztec word for 'mix' or 'sauce') of roughly 20 different ingredients, typically including dried chilies, tomatoes and more acidic tomatillos, seeds, nuts, raisins and chocolate. That beast of a grocery list coalesces in a smooth, profoundly flavorful sauce that cloaks two weighty pieces of fall-apart dark-meat chicken at Bugambilias ($19). Most Americans are, I think, at least vaguely familiar with mole. I first became aware of it through my junior high Spanish textbook, where mole was just another vocab word to memorize alongside such foundational terms as buenos días, ¿cómo está? and, for reasons known only to God and the folks at McGraw Hill, hacer windsurf. Some historians trace mole back to the pre-Hispanic Aztecs. One popular legend, meanwhile, tells of a Pueblan nun at the Convent of Santa Clara who, upon hearing the archbishop was on his way, threw together a sauce using the ingredients she had on hand, delighting the clergyman. Until you've tasted mole poblano — and even after, frankly — it's difficult to fully appreciate its depth. Bugambilias' iteration has the sweetness and tongue-prickling heat of a spicy barbecue sauce, with the thick, fibrous texture of a North Indian curry. The chocolate and nuts add an extra dimension of flavor — what I would classify as 'oomph' — but you likely couldn't pick out those exact ingredients if you didn't know to expect them. Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol. Cinco de Mayo has become a de facto drinking holiday in the United States, which many scholars attribute to American brewing titans Anheuser-Busch and Miller aggressively marketing their products to Spanish-speaking audiences and sponsoring Cinco de Mayo celebrations across the nation in the 1980s. As you might expect, today's half-price margaritas are a far cry from early Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Then-Mexican President Benito Juárez declared May 5 a holiday mere days after the Battle of Puebla, in which a severely outmanned but well-fortified force of Mexican soldiers outlasted the first in a series of sieges by the French. Word of Mexico's short-lived but inspirational victory at Puebla soon reached denizens of the small Central California town of Columbia, many of whom were born in Mexico and became American citizens in 1848 when the Mexican-American War ended and the United States gained seven states including California. Columbia held the first recorded American celebration of Cinco de Mayo in 1863, spirited by the news of Mexico's unlikely success against the French. Those festivities spawned what has morphed into the heavily scrutinized, queso-doused and tequila-drunk occasion we know today. Still, food has a way of preserving culture and, in the case of Bugambilias' mole poblano, doing so deliciously. If you're looking for a little Pueblan tradition this year, you might just find it by getting lost in the sauce. What: Mole poblano, $19 In case that's not your thing: Bugambilias specializes in Pueblan cuisine, with dishes like tender steamed beef mixiote ($19), tacos árabes (meat seasoned similar to Middle Eastern shawarma, $5 each), and cemitas ($13 to $16), sandwiches on sesame seed-dotted rolls heaving with various toppings. You'll also find a slew of dishes more popular in the States like carne asada ($19) and taquitos ($13.50).
Observer
29-04-2025
- Observer
AI beyond its hype in education
There is no longer any doubt that artificial intelligence, or its commonly used abbreviation, AI, is connected to every aspect of our lives. When it comes to education, this is not something you need to imagine, but a reality that is transforming both teaching and learning. Unlike traditional classrooms, which often struggle to accommodate students' diverse learning paces and styles, AI-powered educational tools help students enhance their learning experiences, personalise instruction and automate their tasks. For educators, these tools assist them in assessing and monitoring students, as well as designing more flexible learning plans. In other words, they enable educators to focus on what matters most - teaching and mentoring. Even many parents feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI development in both educational settings and workplaces, although they may find themselves facing entirely new and complex decisions related to their children's education. However, a mix of optimism, curiosity and concern still prevails regarding AI integration in schools. While these learning tools allow students to progress at their own pace and promote inclusivity by accommodating diverse needs, such as assistive technologies and round-the-clock academic support, over-reliance on them can lead to digital fatigue, stress and anxiety. "With the growing dependence on AI for learning, communication and entertainment, students are exposed to digital environments that might lead to negative consequences for their overall well-being," says a report by Blanka Klimova and Marcel Pikhart published in Frontiers. A global survey from education company McGraw Hill suggests that while AI is becoming more common in classrooms, most educators do not believe it will help solve their most pressing challenges, particularly those related to student well-being. "For the second year in a row, educators worldwide and across education levels are saying the most significant obstacles they and their students are facing extend beyond the classroom," said Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill. The survey report found AI's role in supporting social skill development and addressing mental health was seen as minimal, revealing a gap between the technology's capabilities and the core needs reported by educators. "That's why it's crucial that we continue to listen to what educators are saying so we can identify meaningful solutions to empower their work and address these ongoing challenges," he said. The McGraw Hill Global Education Insights Report includes opinions from over 1,000 K-12 and higher educators in 19 countries, including the US, Canada, Northern Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The survey also gathered responses from more than 1,300 K-12 and higher education educators across 19 countries. The top challenges cited include factors outside of school at 52 per cent, and student mental or behavioural health at 45 per cent. However, most do not seem to be reallocating this time to tasks involving social-emotional or student engagement support. HolonIQ, a global edtech company, projects the global market for AI in education to reach $6 billion by the year 2025. Additionally, the average growth between 2020 and 2025 will see an increase with a growth rate of 47 per cent. "These statistics indicate that it is certain AI will penetrate deeper into the global education economy, thus bringing more changes," points out HolonIQ. This means, artificial intelligence is here to stay, and its impact on the field of education will only grow as it continues to develop. Indeed, AI can be used to inspire and foster creativity, provide multiple perspectives, generate and enhance lesson plans, and stimulate imaginations. It's not the technology that matters - it's what we do with it. We need to find out how best they can serve human ambitions, and students should play a part in that process. Samuel Kutty The writer is a freelance journalist and author who worked in Oman and India
