Second, the justices seemed to counsel against any creative reading of Florida's election law.

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As a publisher we would obviously like people to read wider than the list, but it can be a catalyst to more creative reading.

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This year there was no test of memorised basic knowledge in the Chinese language exam in Shanghai - only reading comprehension and creative writing.

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The heavy emphasis on reading is leavened with daily creative arts classes that include French and jazz band.

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Watching, reading or listening to anything creative requires a suspension of disbelief, an investment of our reality in theirs.

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The best way to prevent dementia is to keep the mind active, whether it's by reading books, doing crossword puzzles, playing sudoku, or participating in other creative endeavors, says Kennedy.

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The novelist, critic, and essayist has a new book out called Reading Like a Writer, and joins us to answer the question that haunts every frustrated genius: can creative writing be taught?

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