It seems you've hijacked a thread about sound themes to indirectly allude that the art team's work is not good enough or appropriate. If you do believe this, it would be better to give direct feedback rather than beat around the bush. Specific critiques about the Fedora 10 artwork, which I think exceeds the F9 artwork by far, would be greatly appreciated. Also, please consider that we have a number of non-native English speakers here who might not necessarily pick up on the nuances of your message.
development works. You simply can't grow without it.
In this aspect, art design is no different from software design.
I trust that was meant with the best of intentions, so I'm sad to admit I can't help finding this somewhat patronizing, sorry.
our audience is and what our product should feel like.
That is indeed a serious problem.
How do you propose to fix it?
While you have not come out and said directly to what you would like to apply these questions to, I'm happy to be quite direct and state that we have done all of the above on the art team. Over the past few releases we've tried different things and learning from them. "Growing as human beings" you could say, I suppose.
Again, I can't help but feel a bit patronized.
Why not just say the Fedora 9 wallpapers sucked instead of going to all that effort? I wouldn't argue with you on it. There were some real stinkers before we had a community art process as well. Same with the bits of the release in general, we've had some real stinkers with some broken bits shipped out of the box. So artwork and code, we've never been perfect every release. Even so, there are quite a few fans of the F9 wallpaper despite its suckage.
is basically bounded - there are only so many widgets to theme.
Artwork is a little different and harder to pin down than GUI design guidelines (which are also very difficult to pin down except on the very top, surface level which is all the GNOME HIG itself has actual clear guidelines for.) We have some basic guidelines that the artwork adhere to a theme that can be clearly linked back to the spirit and goals of Fedora. Its base color is typically a shade of blue that is the same or complementary to the official Fedora logo colors. We have specific guidelines about resolution, aspect ratio, elements (where the logo is and isn't allowed), and formats for every bit of artwork we put into the release. These requirements, of course, are just as surface-level as the guidelines for widget usage in the HIG.
Just as you can't follow a formula like the GNOME HIG and pop out a beautiful, usable interface, you can't follow a formula like the Fedora theme guidelines and pop out a beautiful theme. The magic inbetween that makes something good is design. I'm quite saddened by the fact that you don't seem to believe this team has or is capable of having that magic, but I suppose to relate it to coding as you did in your message, perhaps not everyone felt Linus had the magic or capability to develop the magic necessary to start a real, usable operating system.
I suppose you could suggest we hire a professional Artist to sit in a room by themselves and design the entire theme all by themselves to get something beautiful, perfect, and befitting our high-quality desktop, but then you'd be in conflict designing artwork in a closed manner for a community operating system. It's not really fair to make comparisons to how software development and code works only when it is convenient so let's be fair and complete the analogy.
The thing is, when one person designs things in a vaccuum, you only ever see the end product and you never see the work-in-progress so the end result I think always seems so impressive than if you had seen it develop in stages. Unfortunately with the open process we have here, it is quite easy to judge works before they have fully formed and thus adopt an unfair bias against a final work that otherwise may have seemed quite satisfactory.
sound theme.  It is very new, incomplete, and definitely a bit rough.
in the README please let me know.
It probably would have been better if you started a new thread since I am sure this was lost in the heat of all of the above so I've started a new one for you.
One thing that we need to stop right now is the "us" versus "them"
That would be great, I really look forward to this! It's a real shame. all the aggression that's happening on fedora-desktop-list concerning the artwork. The artwork list was left off of the cc as well, which makes me think the thread was started only to cause strife and not to help improve things (if it was meant constructively I don't understand leaving out the very folks involved in the decision it ranted about.) It's that kind of aggressive, adversarial behavior that really makes me question why I bother. (maybe from your POV it would be a good thing if I quit the art team, who knows) But I certainly don't see that type of behavior coming from the art team in the reverse direction, for sure.
How do you propose we "do it" since it seems clear to me that you feel we are not doing it?


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They reached out to the great pianist *Ignacy J. Paderewski*. His manager demanded a guaranteed fee of $2000 for the piano recital. A deal was struck and the boys began to work to make the concert a success.
The big day arrived. But unfortunately, they had not managed to sell enough tickets. The total collection was only $1600. Disappointed, they went to *Paderewski* and explained their plight. They gave him the entire $1600, plus a cheque for the balance $400. They promised to honour the cheque at the soonest possible.
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It was a small act of kindness. But it clearly marked out *Paderewski* as a great human being.
Why should he help two people he did not even know? We all come across situations like these in our lives. And most of us only think "If I help them, what would happen to me?" The truly great people think, "If I don't help them, what will happen to them?" They don't do it expecting something in return. They do it because they feel it's the right thing to do.
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This module contains class objects for working with the specific types of network
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rely on various other functions from within this library.

class pyhpeimc.objects.IMCDev(ip_address, auth, url)[source]¶

Bases: object

imc_dev class takes in the ip_address which is used as the primary key to gather
the following attributes
for a device which as been previously discovered in the HP IMC Network Management
platform.

Each instance of this class should have the following attributes

ip: The IP address used to manage the device in HP IMC
description: returns the description of the device as discovered in HP IMC
location: returns the location of the device as discovered in HP IMC
contact: returns the contact of the device as discovered in HP IMC
type: returns the type of the device as discovered in HP IMC
name: returns the name of the device as discovered in HP IMC
status: returns the current alarm status as discovered in HP IMC
devid: returns the current devid used to internally identify the device
as discovered in HP IMC
interfacelist: returns the current list of interfaces for the device as
discovered in HP IMC
numinterface: returns a count of the number of interfaces in the interfacelist
attribute
vlans: returns the current vlans existing in the device as discovered in HP IMC.
Device must be supported in the HP IMC Platform VLAN manager module.
accessinterfaces: returns the device interfaces configured as access interfaces.
Device must be supported in the HP IMC Platform VLAN manager module.
trunkinterfaces: returns the device interfaces configured as trunk interfaces.
Device must be supported in the HP IMC Platform VLAN manager module.
alarm: returns the current unrecovered alarms as known by HP IMC.
num alarms: returns a count of the number of alarms as returned by the alarm
attribute
serial: returns the network assets, including serial numbers for the device as
discovered by HP IMC. The device must support the ENTITY MIB ( rfc 4133 ) for
this value to be returned.
runconfig: returns the most recent running configuration for the device as known
by HP IMC. The device must be be supported in the HP IMC platform ICC module.
startconfig: returns the most recent startup configuration for the device as known
by HP IMC. The device must be supported in the HP IMC platform ICC module.
ipmacarp: returns the current device maciparp table as discovered by HP IMC.

The imc_dev class supports the following methods which can be called upon an instance of this class

getvlans: This method executes the getvlans function on the specific instance of the imc_dev
object and populates the return into the self.vlans attribute. Devices must be supported in
the HPE IMC Platform VLAN Manager module
addvlan: This method executes the addvlan function on the specific instance of the imc_dev
object. Devices must supported in the HP IMC Platform VLAN Manager module.

addvlan(vlanid, vlan_name, auth, url)[source]¶

Function operates on the IMCDev object. Takes input of vlanid (1-4094), str of vlan_name,
auth and url to execute the create_dev_vlan method on the IMCDev object. Device must be
supported in the HPE IMC Platform VLAN Manager module.
:param vlanid: str of VLANId ( valid 1-4094 )
:param vlan_name: str of vlan_name
:param auth: requests auth object #usually auth.creds from auth pyhpeimc.auth.class
:param url: base url of IMC RS interface #usually auth.url from pyhpeimc.auth.authclass
:return:

delvlan(vlanid, auth, url)[source]¶

Function operates on the IMCDev object. Takes input of vlanid (1-4094),
auth and url to execute the delete_dev_vlans method on the IMCDev object. Device must be
supported in the HPE IMC Platform VLAN Manager module.
:param vlanid: str of VLANId ( valid 1-4094 )
:param auth: requests auth object #usually auth.creds from auth pyhpeimc.auth.class
:param url: base url of IMC RS interface #usually auth.url from pyhpeimc.auth.authclass
:return:

getipmacarp()[source]¶

Function operates on the IMCDev object and updates the ipmacarp attribute
:return:

getvlans()[source]¶

Function operates on the IMCDev object and updates the vlans attribute
:return:

class pyhpeimc.objects.IMCInterface(ip_address, ifIndex, auth, url)[source]¶

Bases: object

class pyhpeimc.objects.IPScope(netaddr, auth, url)[source]¶

Bases: object

addchild(startIp, endIp, name, description)[source]¶

allocateIp(ipaddress, name, description)[source]¶

deallocateIp(hostid)[source]¶

gethosts()[source]¶

nextfreeip()[source]¶

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2010 World Snooker Championship – The Final
On Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May 2010 I was back at the Crucible for the final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship
Sunday 2nd May
After some confusion over the start time of the opening session, I arrived at the Crucible for the first session of the final between Australian Neil Robertson and Scotland's Graeme Dott. It was the first time there hadn't been an Englishman in the final for 7 years, when Mark Williams beat Ken Doherty 18-16 in 2003.
Understandably, both players were feeling the pressure early on and neither really took off. Graeme looked slightly better and took a 3-1 lead at the interval with breaks including an 80 and two more over 40.
Neil was clearly quite nervous, this of course being his first final while his opponent had appeared in two more. However the Aussie did pull it back to 3-3 before losing the next two to trail 5-3 at the end of the session.
After the session we chatted to Carsten and Soren from www.snookershirt.co.uk who provide us with t-shirts to wear each year and also offered a prize for a competition on this site a few months back. They were great people and if you want a snooker t-shirt then their site is definitely the place to visit.
Sadly the day was filled with some sadness and shock. The British newspaper 'The News of the World' had posted allegations that reigning World Champion and world number 1 John Higgins, along with his manager Pat Mooney, had been caught on camera agreeing to lose frames for money. Clive Everton was in the Crucible doing an interview and there were a few other camera crews were there talking about the allegations.
After he had finished his interview I got a photo with the legendary Clive Everton who is a commentator for the BBC as well as editor of the Snooker Scene magazine.
Neil Robertson played much better in the evening session, with Graeme Dott clearly feeling the effects of a late night finish against Mark Selby the previous night. Robertson turned a 5-3 deficit into a 9-7 lead overnight as he aimed to become the first ever Australian to lift Snooker most prestigious trophy.
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One day to go...
Monday 3rd May
Back at the Crucible for the final day of the 17 day marathon, we were greeted by pouring rain. This was the complete opposite of the opening day, 2 weeks earlier, when it was beautiful and sunny. I have to admit I think the final weekend is the worst of the three weekends for atmosphere. The snooker is better but there isn't quite the same buzz that there is at the start of the tournament. It feels like turning up when the party is almost over.
Still the weather did not get us down and eventually it brightened up a little. The press were still there talking about the John Higgins scandal, while 'Mr Stretch' and 'Mr Armstrong' were walking around with a music box playing the Pot Black music and mentioning my site quite a lot after we had told them about it!
I then spotted Cliff Thorburn, who I had seen earlier with Dennis Taylor in the hotel foyer, walking down the street and so I went up to him and asked for a photo with him. To my surprise he recognised me and said "Hey it's Ryan!" and "Keep up the good work". I was really happy that he recognised me as he is a real legend of the game and a great guy too.
Because of ridiculous scheduling, the afternoon session started at 3pm with the evening starting at 8pm. There was no way the two players were going to play all 8 frames in time and have a break before the evening session and unsurprisingly they didn't. After playing only 6 frames, with the score 12-10 to Neil Robertson, the players were pulled off, leaving a potential 13 frames in the evening!
Between the sessions I waited around in the Crucible foyer because with it being the final session of the tournament a few 'celebrities' turn up for the event.
I got pictures with owner of Betfred, the tournament sponsors Fred Done, MC Rob Walker, Dickie Bird and Richard Caborn MP. I also got a wonderful photo with the two legends and world champions, Ray Reardon and Cliff Thorburn. Just as we headed off home I spotted the World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn walking down Tudor Square. He was a lovely guy and he was very friendly, signing and having photos with everybody, including me of course!
Meeting Barry Hearn was a great way to end my story, he is a lovely guy and the man who in my opinion is the way forward for the sport of snooker.
It was Neil Robertson who lifted the famous trophy at around 1am in the morning, defeating Graeme Dott 18-13 to become the first ever Australian to lift the crown. I was pleased for Neil as he has been a really lovely person every time I have met him and a brilliant World Champion for the sport.
I hope you have all enjoyed reading my story of the 2010 Betfred.com World Snooker Championship and…
Here's to the 2011 championships!
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Mr Stretch and Mr Armstrong
Our friend Matthew Lester
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Me and my Dad Mark next to the World trophy
The lady on the top of the trophy
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Cricket legend Dickie Bird
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hey ryan, nice write-up, was great to see you and your dad there again. It will be a long year til we get back. Good luck with the website.
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Excellent article and some good photos of yourself and your dad.
Italy has some very attractive snooker fans!
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Building a new inground swimming pool is a major construction project. No doubt about it. So before your pool contractor shows up with heavy machinery to excavate your new backyard resort, get a leg up on the process by understanding the key activities that will—and could—take place.
Your pool contractor will take steps to help properly execute the project. For starters, they will create a pool construction plan. The document will indicate key elements such as the pool location, placement of steps, benches, lights, tanning ledges, and other features.
Typically, the plan will also show the pool deck, location of the pool equipment, access areas for machinery to enter the yard, and position of any outdoor amenities—like an island grill. In some cases, areas for landscaping may be marked.
In certain areas of the country, the plan will note easements and elevations, as well as gas and electric hookups for the pool. Based on local building conditions, logistics, and regulations, additional information may be plotted on the document.
In accordance with your plan, your contractor will physically lay out the shape of your new pool on the ground in your backyard.
Typically, tradesmen will do so with marking paint on the ground and/or with flexible wood forms, stakes, and string lines. This physical layout may also indicate the area for your pool decking (unless you have chosen to build your deck or hire another contractor to install it).
Before any digging starts, most contractors will ask you to review the pool layout, its location in your yard, the deck configuration, and the location of the pool equipment.
This physical layout will serve as a guide for the excavation crew to follow. Keep in mind, once the process begins, it can be difficult and costly to make changes. Before anyone starts digging, be sure you are happy with all of the elements of your pool plan!
Take a deep breath: A giant, ugly hole is about to appear next to your home.
Excavation is a significant undertaking. It will be messy. It will be an eyesore. It will be loud. It may be a bit unnerving. But remember, it's all for a good cause: An attractive outdoor recreation retreat you will enjoy for many years. Such a valuable addition to your property will be well worth the effort.
On typical residential pool projects, the dig is completed in a single day. However, larger pools or those with complex configurations can take two days. In cases with challenging building conditions, such as soil instability or underground obstacles—from rock to unexpected utility lines—the process will likely take longer.
• Big, heavy machinery will dig the pool hole. In most cases, where entry access to a yard is adequate, a contractor will bring in large earth-moving equipment such as a track hoe, as well as and a dump truck.
In yards with tight entries—through which large earth-moving equipment cannot pass—a builder must use smaller alternatives like a Bobcat for excavation. Unfortunately, this may result in a two- or three-day dig schedule and higher excavation costs.
In other cases where backyard access is even more limited, other tactics will be required. For example, a builder may need to remove an existing fence. Or, it may be necessary to obtain permission from a neighbor to allow machinery to cross their property to enter the yard.
• During excavation, a tremendous amount of earth will be moved from your yard. Crews will haul it away—usually the same day as excavation. A dump truck is often involved.
On some projects, crews will intentionally leave behind a portion of the soil. The purpose here is to have the fresh earth available to serve as "backfill" to help prepare the area for deck installation or to level out and grade an uneven lot.
• The excavated hole will be a bit wider in all directions than the pool plan dimensions. This comes as a surprise to some homeowners. However, this "over-dig" is no mistake. The extra space will be filled up with a framework of reinforcing steel and a thick concrete (gunite/shotcrete) shell.
• With a big open the hole in your yard, keep your distance. Be sure to keep your children and pets safely away from it as well. The sides of the hole have an inherent tendency to crumble. Stepping near the open site can hasten dirt to shift and fall away along the perimeter.
• At this stage, crews will prepare the hole for concrete. They will install forms made of flexible wood or fiberboard along the walls of the hole.
These forms will serve as guides for concrete application; they provide a surface against which the material will be applied. They will be precisely positioned at a predetermined grade.
To maintain the integrity of your pool shape, it is critical that these forms are accurate. Therefore, do not move or adjust them in any way. The forms will remain until concrete is applied; afterward, crews will remove them.
• Unexpected challenges can occur. It's construction. It's outdoors. It's the nature of the beast.
For example, weather can create construction delays. A surprise downpour can turn a pool hole into a muddy mess. Depending on the amount of rain and the kind of soil in your yard, it could take a few days or longer to dry out before any work can resume.
Or, the excavation could encounter subterranean surprises. They could hit hard rock—requiring different equipment to break it up, added labor, and increased cost and delays. Crews could also find unexpected groundwater; if so, they may need to bring in pumps to keep the hole dry enough to continue.
Other unforeseen circumstances—and likely delays—are infrequent, but do occur. They usually will call for special measures. Examples range from the discovery of decades-old, buried septic tanks and utility lines to buried concrete slabs from a previous homeowner's patio.
These obstacles and accompanying interruptions to progress can try your patience. A good approach is to take things in stride. Remember that some of them—like heavy rain—are just par for the course in an outdoor, multi-phase building project like a new custom pool.
Despite the big construction scene in your backyard and any surprises that throw the excavation a curveball, the good news is this: Any experienced pool contractor will have faced these kinds of hurdles before. Where feasible, they will have solutions for them—from water pumps to rock-breaking machinery—and they will continue work just like they have done for many other homeowners.
Be sure to follow any other instructions your pool contractor gives you in advance of excavation. Doing so is one way to help the process go smoothly—which helps so that everything is in place for the next building steps. The goal, of course, is that construction for your new backyard resort stays on schedule and budget and delivers a beautiful, lasting result.


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The duty to mentor, be visible and represent
Kizzmekia 'Kizzy' Corbett, a viral immunologist and research fellow, is the team lead for coronavirus research within the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory of the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the US National Institutes of Health.
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Supporting the UK National Health Service during the COVID-19 crisis from an academic perspective
Matthias Trost is a biochemist and mass spectrometrist working at Newcastle University. He is currently leading the university's effort in supporting the National Health Service with COVID-19 screening.
Matthias Trost
Turning Points 11 May 2020
COVID-19 in Padua, Italy: not just an economic and health issue
Francesco Paolo Russo, an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology of the University Hospital in Padua, Italy, talks about carrying out research, teaching and clinical work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Francesco Paolo Russo
Human stem cell models of disease and the prognosis of academic medicine
Rickie Patani is Professor of Human Stem Cells and Regenerative Neurology at University College London and The Francis Crick Institute, and is a consultant neurologist at The National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square, London. He has over a decade of experience using human stem cell models of neurodegeneration, and his research contributions have been recognized by the International Paulo Gontijo Award in Medicine and the International 3Rs prize.
Rickie Patani
Turning Points 09 Apr 2020
Future-proofing health and health-proofing the future of cities
Tolullah 'Tolu' Oni is an urban epidemiologist at the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge and a Next Einstein Forum Fellow and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
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Turning Points 11 Mar 2020
Muzlifah Haniffa—a new era for collaborative and supportive medical research
Muzlifah Haniffa is a dermatologist working at Newcastle University and Wellcome Sanger Institute. Her achievements were recognized by the 2019 Foulkes Foundation Medal awarded by the Academy of Medical Sciences. She also plays a pioneering role in the Human Cell Atlas initiative.
Muzlifah Haniffa
Turning Points 11 Feb 2020
An imprecise path to precision medicine
Xiling Shen is the Hawkins Family Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and director of the Woo Center for Big Data and Precision Health at Duke University. He is a National Science Foundation early-career awardee, chair of the National Cancer Institute's Patient-Derived Models of Cancer consortium and an Israeli faculty fellow.
Xiling Shen
Turning Points 13 Jan 2020
The community of science
Rachel Ramoni is chief research and development officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she oversees 2,000 active projects at more than 100 sites.
Rachel Ramoni
Turning Points 05 Dec 2019
Finding a cure for sickle cell disease
Julie Makani is an associate professor in the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Dar es Salaam, where she helped Tanzania establish one of the world's largest single-center study cohorts for sickle cell disease. She received the 2011 Royal Society Africa Award on the translation of genomics to health benefits.
Julie Makani
Putting decisions under the microscope
Ziad Obermeyer
Turning Points 07 Nov 2019
The hidden biology of the human brain
Sergiu Pașca is a faculty member at Stanford University, where he is also the Uytengsu Director of the Stanford Brain Organogenesis Program. He is a pioneer in developing 3D brain-region-specific organoids, assembloids and cellular models of neuropsychiatric disease from stem cells.
Sergiu P. Pașca
Around the world and back again
Sherene Loi
Never shy from infectious-disease mysteries
Patrícia Brasil is head of the Laboratory of Acute Febrile Illness of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases Evandro Chagas, Fiocruz, and professor of tropical medicine and clinical research in the postgraduate programs of Fiocruz in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Patrícia Brasil
Realizing the dream of reproductive medicine
Jie Qiao is a reproductive physician and biologist who is President and Chief Physician of Peking University Third Hospital. She is also Director of the National Clinical Research Center on Obstetrics & Gynecology and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Additionally, Professor Qiao is President of China Women Doctors Association and Chair for the Reproductive Medical Society of Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Jie Qiao
Turning Points 09 Sept 2019
A path inspired by people
Serena Nik-Zainal is a CRUK Advanced Clinician Scientist and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics. Her clinical work involves rare genetic disorders, and her research focuses on cancer genomics at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Serena Nik-Zainal
Finding the edge of the seat
Eliezer Van Allen is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
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Siddhartha Jaiswal is an assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is also a member of the Immunology Program and the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.
Siddhartha Jaiswal
Turning Points 06 Aug 2019
The trials and tribulations of CAR-T cell development for cancer and AIDS
Kristen Hege is corporate vice president of translational medicine at Celgene and a clinical professor at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She serves on the board of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and was recognized by FierceBiotech as one of the top women in biopharma.
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Seeking the ultimate challenge
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Turning Points 03 Jul 2019
Pathways to brain resilience
Dena B. Dubal is a physician–scientist and the endowed chair in aging and neurodegenerative disease in the neurology department at the University of California, San Francisco. She has received awards from the National Institutes of Health and American Federation for Aging Research.
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Patrick Wilson Wants to Return as Nite Owl in 'Watchmen' TV Show
Patrick Wilson Wants to Return as Nite Owl in Watchmen TV Show
Ryan Scott
— January 16th, 2018
Would you like to see Patrick Wilson return to play Nite Owl in the upcoming HBO Watchmen TV series? It's definitely something he wants to do. Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) is currently adapting Alan Moore's classic DC Comics miniseries for the small screen. At the very least, HBO has committed to a Watchmen pilot. While it's likely they'll cast new actors who weren't featured in Zack Snyder's movie adaptation, Patrick Wilson wants in.
The actor is currently promoting his new movie The Commuter. During a recent interview, he was asked about the Watchmen TV series and possibly reprising his role as Nite Owl. He expressed his fondness for the movie and the character and says that, given the chance, he'd love to reprise the role. Here's what he had to say about it, with the show gearing up for a spring production start date.
"It was such a joy shooting that movie, I wanted there to be more of them. I've wanted to play Dan again. I certainly think we're all more age appropriate now!"
Watchmen, as a comic book series, focuses on aging former superheroes in an alternate version of the 1980s. Considering that Patrick Wilson is in his 40s now, he actually does seem age-appropriate for the new adaptation. So, is this something HBO would actually be interested in pursuing? Probably not and, as Wilson goes on to say, no such conversations have taken place. At least not yet.
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"There's never been one conversation. I'm sure they want to stay as far away from us as possible but I love Damon Lindelof I'm so excited to see what they will do. I'd love to play [Dan] now but no there's been no talk, I'm just a fan like you are."
Zack Snyder's Watchmen movie is a mostly faithful, but largely divisive adaptation of what may very well be the greatest story ever told in the medium of comic books. Watchmen made just $185 million at the box office and holds a decent, but definitely not great, 64 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With that said, it's likely Damon Lindelof and HBO are going to want to take this adaptation in a different direction. If the rumor of John Cena being in the running to play Dr. Manhattan is in any way true, that much is very clear.
The Watchmen are actually a major part of the current DC Comics universe. Ever since the Rebirth reboot kicked in, the characters have had a presence in the comics and the Doomsday Clock event series serves as a sequel to the original Watchmen run. So in many ways, now seems like a perfect time for a Watchmen TV series. Patrick Wilson has made it clear in this interview with Yahoo Movies that he would be game to suit up again, but he may have to just be content with his role in the upcoming Aquaman movie when it comes to live-action DC adaptations.
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Just another day in the life of the universe's most feared killer.
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The creature's oily black skin occasionally glowed with random pulses. They slid like colourful bubbles under the surface, traveling the length of one of its limbs before disappearing. It wasn't the only physical characteristic that reminded me of an octopus. As my eyes followed another bobbing orb of colour, the appendage rolled like a tentacle toward me.
Changing shape to mimic a blindfold, the inquisitive limb blocked my sight. In near darkness, I heard a series of bizarre guttural clicks and groans. My host was trying to find the correct range of sounds in order to speak English.
The black limb retracted, grotesque but graceful, eventually curling to become a round ball of flesh that rested against the wide body.
'I didn't mean to startle you, Cameron,' the thing explained. 'Watching me unhinge my jaw may have frightened you.'
'I appreciate your concern, Tony,' I said, nodding my head respectfully. 'By the way, I must say that your English is excellent.'
A limb rolled out to the side, performing what I assumed was a dismissive gesture, similar to the way a human would flick its wrist.
'Cameron, our language has 248 vowels,' he explained arrogantly. 'I'm sure I can master five. Personally, I'm less amazed by my own linguistic feats and more interested to know how you can be sitting here as a physical presence.'
'Because I'm a Red Seed?'
'Yes Cameron,' he said impatiently. 'But before you begin, what is this?'
He reached out with tapered black limb to lightly touch my face, reading my shape as an antenna would. The searching flesh sharpened to a smooth point that drew the shape of my cheek and jaw as I closed my eyes and tried to remain calm despite the physical repulsion I felt.
'What is the form you have adopted?' he asked.
'It's not a re-skin, Tony.'
All his extremities suddenly recoiled. 'Oh, please accept my apologies. I assumed—'
'No offense taken. It's my father's species: human.'
'Hmm. Can't place it,' he mused, studying my physique.
"From an obscure satellite—one sun, one moon."
'So I assume your parents met in a dream?'
'Yes. My mother was a Projector. You know what that is?'
'Of course. The younger ones harvest dreams. They project them back to The Audience for your entertainment.'
'That's right. No direct communication with the host is allowed. But my mother was intrigued by his dreams. Apparently they were unparalleled.'
'Like what?' he asked, leaning forward as red bulb of incandescent light rolled under the skin of his wide torso.
'Darkly beautiful,' I said, twirling my hands theatrically.
'Darkly beautiful,' Tony hissed, reaching out with three spiralling limbs that suddenly united at a single point, caressing the air between us as though my words were braille. 'How exciting.'
'Yes, the best kind,' I agreed. 'Humans have dreams of unattainable happiness. The most powerful instances are triggered by feelings of love.'
'Love?'
'It's a human emotion. Quite powerful. People kill for it.'
'I'm intrigued,' Tony said, leaning forward and tapping my knee with the point of a tentacle. 'Please continue.'
'The Audience should have put a stop to it but they were addicted. They pushed her back to that dimension, unaware of my father's talent. Can you guess what his talent was?'
His top lip vibrated and lifted to expose long yellow incisors. Rather than a threatening gesture, it was merely the way his species looked when they considered a difficult problem.
'I can't guess,' Tony admitted.
'Lucid dreaming.'
'But that's not uncommon,' Tony said flippantly, leaning back in his throne and cocking his head. 'I've been in a dream and vaguely understood what was happening.'
'I'm talking about unprecedented control.'
An inquisitive but bashful tentacle slowly unravelled, until its snake-like head rested gently on my hand.
'So he touched her in one of his lucid dreams?'
'That's right. She was terrified. It was the increasingly disturbing dreamscape that distressed her. I think she eventually realised that the more she ran, the more frightening the landscape and characters became. He was pushing further beyond accepted doses of lucid dreaming. He was vividly seeing the detail that no conscious mind is privy to.'
'So he caught her,' Tony assumed, eager to reach the climax.
'She stopped running one night. As much as she feared the darkness he dragged behind him, she wanted to be with him. She finally felt she'd exhausted her ability to resist him.'
'You mean?'
'Their subconscious versions coupled.'
'Impossible!' Tony gasped, his inky skin suddenly alive with flashing pulses of green light.
'That's what everyone thought but when she returned it became obvious that something was affecting my mother—something physical.'
'What about your father?'
'They tried to go back. They sent their best. None of them would go into his dreams during REM. Even the oldest agents, coming out of retirement to help, had never seen anything like it. Suddenly one day it was gone. The door closed.'
'He died.'
'Do you think he knew what would happen to him if he kept chasing her?'
I continued to look down into my own lap, unable to sustain my usual cool demeanour. I swallowed hard and gritted my teeth before nodding.
'Stupid,' Tony said, but before I could protest he clarified the statement. 'I mean, he was one of a kind. He was the best of his kind. He should have preserved himself for the good of his people.'
'Maybe you're right,' I conceded, flattered by the compliment to my father. 'But how was he to know what it all meant? He fell in love with someone in a dream and chased her so deep that he couldn't make it back to consciousness.'
'What I don't understand,' Tony wondered aloud, 'Is how you were born.'
'No one talks about the birth. I think The Red Seeds consider it to be a disgusting anomaly. They've accepted me but the birth is still a subject they'd rather avoid. Unlike other Seed parents, my mother had to watch from a distance as I was raised. I was adopted on Earth. When I was old enough, she came to me.'
'In the common dimension.'
'Yes, in my dreams.'
'So you can't exist in The Blaq?'
Tony nodded, but his frown suggested he was holding back a question. 'But it's handy for The Seeds, having someone who's able to communicate in person.'
'Absolutely,' I said, but I began to feel uncomfortable.
I'd told that story so many times but it seemed that I may have underestimated the bloated brute before me whose mood visibly changed.
'You know,' he said warily, reaching forward with several curling limbs that surrounded me like curious worms. 'We kill any suspected vessels immediately without warning. You know that, right?'
For a moment the insinuation, like his tentacles, hovered between us. Then he suddenly retracted the limbs and issued one of those typically revolting Phaetonese chuckles.
'You are okay,' he conceded.
I offered a smile, feeling relief and noticing my heartbeat slowing. The timing of my mission was critical. I had to keep him engaged and trusting.
'So Tony, what is it you wanted to see me about?' I asked, finally getting to the point.
'The war, of course.'
'And how is that going?'
He did the Phaetonese version of a grimace, which involves lightly scraping the points of sharp teeth protruding from the bottom jaw across the broad calloused top lip.
I knew perfectly well how the war was going: badly. They'd fallen back from two systems previously considered secure. Their bodies were superior to their foes but there were so many Aldoui that every time a fleet of cruisers was destroyed, another would miraculously appear, not that I cared a great deal about either side.
'They're very stubborn,' Tony finally said.
'Your people are great warriors though. Surely you wouldn't have it any other way.'
'Oh yes, that's true,' he replied, 'But we'd hate to give them too much of an advantage.'
'I see. So how do you think The Seeds can help you?'
Tony tried to look unassuming by slouching in his ornate throne and forcing every limb to droop until they hung over the chair's arms and back like dark vines.
'We've done so much for you, haven't we? I mean, without us, who would act as a barrier between your beloved corner of the dark dimension and the rest of physical space? Without that planet of yours—or whatever you call it—you'd just be thoughts floating in the ether.'
I bowed my head slightly, just enough to show the minimum respect and graciousness. When I lifted my chin, I could see that he was waiting for me to reach the desired conclusion.
'Tony, you know we can't attack them on your behalf.'
Bulbous features closed together as a frown. It looked like he was devouring himself. Then the lips popped free and slid back to their default positions.
'Cameron, your people need to make a decision,' he insisted. 'Doing nothing is as bad as aiding the Aldoui.'
"We don't know anything about them,' I admitted. 'We can't find out enough to risk an excursion. We could be sending a Seed on a suicide mission. Even worse, what would happen if the Aldoui host controlled the agent and found out everything about your forces: positions, numbers, defences?'
This suddenly troubled Tony, and I congratulated myself.
'Yes, it's true,' he conceded. 'But there has to be a way for your people to help.'
'So what did you have in mind, Tony?'
'We have been experiencing a little difficulty in removing a general whose performance has been somewhat underwhelming. Cameron, this fool's blunders put us all at risk. We both agree that if the Phaetonese fail, you die.'
'Of course, Tony. We're eager to help.'
'That's excellent.'
'I'm assuming you're requesting an assassination. The target?'
He seemed distracted.
'Oh, I'm sorry,' he said. 'I was remembering what you said about your father. Fascinating.'
'Are you okay?'
'I feel… unusual.'
'In what way?'
'I feel…'
'Sympathy?'
'Don't be ridiculous,' he said, disregarding the suggestion but reeling from the idea of it. 'Impossible.'
Watching the idea screw with his fat head, I smiled inwardly. 'So the target?' I prompted him.
'Yes,' he yelped, suddenly flustered. 'The Triptinokren.'
I allowed the silence to stretch until it was awkward.
'Why would you do that?' I asked, acting appalled.
'Her strategies are poor, the implementation worse. You don't have a problem with the… fame of the target?'
'Not at all. Status means nothing to us. No one can be defended.'
He stared for a few seconds, looking increasingly uneasy. 'We've had an enjoyable conversation, haven't we, Cameron? Much better than you're accustomed to?'
Slowly, the limbs were in motion, so fluidly rolling through the air that I was unpleasantly surprised to feel them gripping my shoulders and squeezing gently.
'Sure,' I said, breathing deliberately.
'So Cameron, can we say we will be friends?'
I nodded while gazing at him intently, as though it was a profound, touching experience for me. 'Friends, yes.'
The cold point of a tentacle slid up to caress the bare skin of my neck in what I assumed was meant as an affectionate gesture.
'I'll tell you a secret if you tell me one,' he said, trying to be mischievous.
'I'm game but it depends which secret you're offering.'
'Oh, I'm thinking of a big one.'
'Then I may be tempted to give you something significant.'
He seemed coy, turning his grotesque face away but continuing to embrace me. 'Like… like an explanation? How The Red Seeds do it? How they kill?'
I feigned shock. 'I can't believe you'd…'
Then I pretended to reconsider, looking as though I was fighting an internal battle.
'I'm sorry, Cameron,' he said, withdrawing his limbs.
Didn't he notice he was being apologetic? Yes, he knew, down deep in his dense gut that something was wrong but it was so alien that he failed to grasp it.
'No, don't be sorry,' I said. 'You asked for my friendship and here I am being so defensive. That's not the spirit of friendship. Let's say I'll consider it. But Tony, you must have an amazing confession to make if you think I'll reveal my biggest secret?'
'I do. Who do you think will be the next Triptinokren?'
Again, I acted surprised. 'You're too young!'
'My uncles are both in The Circle,' he said excitedly, tentacles suddenly rising and curling. 'Not The Great Circle, I admit, but The First Orbit. Enough votes when you consider they both specialise in numbers.'
'I'm impressed. I'm certainly glad you like me!'
He seemed self-conscious when he laughed, as though I was embarrassing him with the compliment.
'Your uncles must have kept this secret well. I can't imagine either of them winning popularity contests if anyone uncovered this plot early.'
'Don't worry; the old fool won't be mourned for long,' Tony said, gaining confidence. 'Even her closest allies are simply waiting for your mission to be actioned.'
I shook my head, pretending to be dazzled by the brilliance of his strategy while he leered at me playfully.
'Was that a big enough secret for you, Cameron?' he hissed.
I stared at him for a moment. This time I pretended to act troubled, torn between my vows and the temptation to tell a great secret. I outwardly wrestled with the idea.
'I can see you releasing yourself from the bond!' he said excitedly, framed by tentacles that curled absently behind him like the tail of a lounging cat.
'You've worn me down.'
He rubbed the inside of his legs together—something similar to a human clapping their hands. The sound was exactly what you'd expect from thousands of tiny scales rubbing against each other.
'Okay!' I surrendered.
He repeated the unsightly gesture again.
'Okay Tony. Are you ready for this?'
'It's very simple,' I explained. 'We scare them to death.'
His tiny eyes searched high as the dark idea of it turned in his mind.
'But how? The target would wake up.'
'No, you take them down, very deep. Even if they wake up, the things they've seen during the few fractions of a second are enough to crush the mind. The victim could be catatonic, or so far advanced down the road to insanity that they would never recover, but they usually just die from the shock. Heart failure is the most common cause but there are many others.'
'I've had terrible nightmares, even ones I still remember from childhood, but I recovered from them.'
I smiled to suggest how trivial his childhood nightmares were compared to the orchestra of horrors an experienced assassin could conduct during an attack. I didn't need to fake that smile. 'Imagine the mind could take any vision, sound, texture or smell and mash those things together to make something monstrous.'
'Yes, I understand.'
'Now imagine that your mind is not limited to your body, your experiences, your history. Your mind can travel to every other being's nightmare archive.'
I could see his thoughts ticking over. His limbs were completely still.
'Believe me, Tony. You wouldn't want to wake up. You'd rather die so you'd never have to recall that nightmare.'
He suddenly scoffed. 'Ridiculous. I'm sure my nightmares have been about as bad as they could possibly be.'
'Monsters? The Aldoui coming after you?'
'I'm not afraid of The Aldoui.'
"I didn't think so," I said. 'That's why I didn't bring them with me.'
'What?'
'I'm sorry, Tony. It won't do any good to grab me. I'm not actually here, and you're not awake. Try to remain as calm as possible. It will be over shortly.'
As the Phaetonian accepted the truth, his dream presence pissed itself. That was the first level of fear. Then came anger. Sharpened tentacles shot towards me but suddenly froze as I took control of them.
I turned his piss into acid. Corroded by the burning liquid, he sat and sizzled while filling the imagined room with a scream that I appreciated like a great symphony. I lifted the remaining acid, along with the dissolved flesh into the air, creating a transparent curtain of chemistry and biology, and behind the curtain, shapes emerged: my collection of nightmarish oddities, handpicked from every known species' wildest and darkest imaginations.
The horrors waited in the wings, eager to perform for Tony as I drew the curtain. Terrors stepped, flew and oozed forward while I read the official statement to my paralysed host.
'The Phaetonese Council finds you guilty of treason. The sentence is insanity or death, and the choice is left to the discretion of the agent.'
I'm sure Tony heard the statement but he was finding it hard to focus on me.
I smiled. Maybe I was becoming overly sentimental.
'Tony, you've been an excellent host and I feel obliged to return the favour,' I conceded as the nightmares swirled behind me. 'I choose death by terror.'
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It means the same as seize the day. When McAllister speaks to Keating, he tells him that he is misguided and that encouraging students to be artists will only lead to later disappointments. With an older brother who was valedictorian of his class, Todd was constantly under a huge shadow.
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The director, Peter Weir, has used many techniques throughout the film to show Settings beliefs for his students to have independent views and live life to its fullest by being their sole mentor and inspiration. Perry, and demonstrates the compression put upon Nell to succeed.
Keating Is about to leave the school Todd finally speaks up and says Oh Captain. Though before, Neil had no say in anything, he was unhappy. In this movie you are introduced to a group of boys whose priorities basically just circles around studying.
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He told Neil to quit the school play or he will have serious consequences. Keating taught stood up on their desks, the rest sat their and obeyed the headmaster, the conformist of the film. Perry represents conformity and egotism that Emerson was talking about, which vanishes after Neil is dead.
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A tracking shot and fast intense music is used by Weir to how confusion to the audience of what is happening. Keating, the transcendentalist voice of the film, showed his students that they could surpass the mediocre conformist lifestyle through creativity and persistence to reach true freedom and happiness, reaching transcendentalism.
Not only were they cut off from society within the cave, they had nothing in there except themselves, a couple of books, and a candle to illuminate the pages; nothing else was needed. Having transcendentalist values is a good thing in life because it helps people realize that to be someone happy, is to not be someone else.
Neil went out for a part in the school play and got the lead role in it. Works Cited Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Neil made him feel better and said that the desk had wings and could fly. Not only were they cut off from society within the cave, they had nothing in there except themselves, a couple of books, and a candle to illuminate the pages; nothing else was needed.
This scene shows a number of close up angles and high angles of Neil to show his apprehension and sense of vulnerability to the audience.
He talked with Todd about what he should do.
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In order to meet one of Florida's new statewide learning goals, UCF student-teacher Danielle Murphy, '14, stood in front of her kindergarten class and invited them to plunge their hands into a bag of blubber.
Well, not exactly. What Murphy showed her students was a plastic bag filled with vegetable shortening — not unlike the fatty layer that keeps creatures warm in cold climates. She asked what they thought would happen if they covered their hands in the white goo before thrusting them into a bucket of icy water. After discussing it, the students shared their hypotheses with the class. Learning to express ideas orally — clearly and audibly — is one of the Florida standards.
While Murphy enjoys the challenge of teaching to the new benchmarks in language arts and math, other educators, parents and administrators take issue with the standards, which are adapted from a set of nationwide learning goals known as the Common Core.
The goal of the Common Core is to raise student achievement and provide consistent education from one state to the next. It has been adopted by 45 states, including Florida, and the District of Columbia. Those that adopted the standards earned extra points in their application for federal funds through President Obama's Race to the Top initiative.
Supporters view the new benchmarks as another step in the right direction for Florida, which launched a series of education reforms in 1996 that continue today. They say the newest standards bring more rigor to the classroom and emphasize critical thinking over memorization.
"I think the key to a good education for our students, and for them to be able to move forward to whatever college and career choices they may make, is to be sure we have rigorous, high academic standards," says Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, '85. She feels the Florida standards have met those criteria.
Laura Zorc, co-founder of Florida Parents Against Common Core, calls the state standards mediocre and views their basis in the Common Core as a threat to local control. Her group has been petitioning the Legislature to stop implementation of the benchmarks. "Florida parents are insulted and outraged at the governor and the Florida Department of Education's attempt to deceive the public into thinking that we now have 'Florida standards' when clearly we have national standards," she says.
The debate grows as Florida prepares to introduce an assessment test aligned with the new standards next school year. It will replace the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), which has been given since 1998 to students in grades 3–11. With scores linked to student advancement, school ratings and teacher pay, the stakes continue to be high.
Critics of the standards argue that the team that wrote the Common Core, developed through the National Governors Association for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers, included no high school English or mathematics teachers and no university English professors. It did, however, include a number of staff members and consultants from Achieve, an education-reform nonprofit created by business and government leaders in 1996.
Smith, a veteran of 25 years in the classroom, says the new standards put too much pressure on younger students, pushing aside play and socialization. "You're sitting children at desks far too long." At the same time, she says, the new standards don't encourage older students to think deeply enough.
Zorc shares this latter concern. In her view, the Common Core stresses the analysis of excerpted informational texts at the expense of reading classical literature. She also objects to what she calls an emphasis on soft skills, such as global awareness and media literacy, over content learning and the promotion of fuzzy math, of which she says, "The kids are told it's OK if you get the wrong answer, as long as you can explain how you got your answer." Zorc feels that as a result, Florida students will fall behind their international peers.
Critics like Smith and Zorc believe that schools place too much emphasis on preparing for standardized tests rather than learning for its own sake. Some parents agree.
Jan Chalhoub, '95, a Winter Park mother of five students in the Orange County Public Schools system, says, "It's been such a stressful year for my kindergartner — and kindergarten is supposed to be fun." She blames the push for students to master sight words and write sentences on the influence of the Common Core and high-stakes testing pressures.
Lee Baldwin, a COEHP associate professor who formerly served as the senior director of accountability, research and assessment for Orange County Public Schools, favors accountability, but he acknowledges that testing can produce some unintended consequences, such as causing teachers to rely more on worksheets and other learning tools to make sure students are ready to perform well on standardized tests. "I don't think anyone was sitting in Tallahassee saying, 'Let's eliminate recess,' but because schools are so fearful they will get a bad grade, they will focus on what they need to do to get a good grade," he says. But even with these reservations, Baldwin is quick to add that he does not want to eliminate testing.
These statewide goals for public education set specific academic benchmarks in math and English language arts. On Feb. 18, the Florida State Board of Education voted to approve the Mathematics Florida Standards and Language Arts Florida Standards. To inform the updated standards — and in response to public complaints — the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) invited public input during three open meetings held throughout the state, plus a website form to solicit comments and an email address for individuals to send messages directly to the FDOE. From the resulting comments, the department recommended changes to the original Common Core State Standards (which were adopted in July 2010). To read the complete Florida standards, visit fldoe.org.
Juli Dixon, a professor of mathematics education at the COEHP, helped revise Florida's math standards in 2007. More recently, she's written three books to help educators adapt to the Common Core. To her, the updated standards are not a drastic change, but another step forward. "What the Common Core did was bring more rigor and specificity and focus to our [previous] state standards," she says. She cites how the standards have achieved a better balance in promoting an understanding of both concepts and procedures, the why and what in mathematics.
Dixon does think educators could do a better job explaining to parents why math looks different compared to when they went to school. "It's not to create problems for students and parents," she says. "It's to help children understand the math we use." So, while it's important for students to know that 6 times 7 equals 42, it's also important to know how they get there. "The conceptual understanding should come first," she says, so students can build on what they know to tackle more difficult mathematics later on.
Think of 326 as 300, 20, 6.
Now, do 489 minus 300.
Then do 189 minus 20.
Finally, do 169 minus 6.
The Florida standards also promote a more thorough understanding of language arts, says Commissioner Stewart. "In the past, we'd have students read a passage and [we'd] ask them very functional questions to get at comprehension, such as, 'What color was Sarah's dress?' Students would learn to look for green, dress and Sarah, and they were done. … And now we ask questions like, 'Why on this particular day would Sarah wear this dress?' " To answer, students have to read the entire passage and cite evidence for their answers. "It is a much richer way of instructing students," she says.
1983 – A commission established by President Reagan publishes "A Nation at Risk," marking the starting point of standards-based education reform implementation.
1994 – A series of Clinton administration-backed laws requires states to set standards and establish corresponding tests.
1996 – Governors and business leaders at the National Education Summit pledge to work together to raise standards in public schools, founding Achieve, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that will become instrumental in the creation of the Common Core.
2008 – The National Governors Association, state education commissioners and other groups begin organizing development of common standards in math and English language arts for grades K–12.
2009 – Governors and state education commissioners from 48 states plus the District of Columbia commit to developing the Common Core standards. Only Alaska and Texas do not join the effort.
2010 Feb. 10 – Kentucky adopts the Common Core standards before they've been publicly released, making it the first state to adopt them.
2010 March 10 – First draft of the standards is released to the public for comment.
2010 June 2 – Final Common Core standards are released for states to adopt or reject.
2010 Aug. 2 – Deadline for adoption of the Common Core standards through the Race to the Top program, allowing states to earn extra points toward competitive federal grants.
2012 June 6 – Wyoming becomes the 46th state to adopt the full Common Core standards; Indiana later opts out.
2011–12 School Yr. – Development begins for new standardized tests tied to the Common Core standards. The effort is led by two consortiums of states, known as PARCC and Smarter Balanced, which share $360 million in federal grants to develop the new tests.
2012–13 School Yr. – PARCC and Smarter Balanced begin pilot testing of new standardized tests.
2014–15 School Yr. – All participating states will begin using new standardized tests for math and English language arts.
Next spring Florida students will break in a new kind of test based on the Florida standards. According to Commissioner Stewart, the assessment needs to provide "a richer way of being able to glean information from students" than the FCAT did.
For some educators that's a welcome change. Bubbling in the answers on a test like the FCAT "is kind of divorced from what students do in class every day or once they're in the workforce," says UCF Associate Professor Baldwin.
In the selection of AIR, a nonprofit social science and behavior research organization, Stewart says, "We had several key points we were hitting: ensuring an assessment close in cost to the FCAT, close in length of testing time, and that it would work within a grading system in Florida." Under Stewart's plan, the first year's test scores will be used to create a new baseline to measure student and school progress, and schools will not be penalized for poor grades until the 2015–16 school year.
Stewart became a believer in high-stakes testing when she was the principal of an elementary school that earned an F based on its FCAT scores. "Before we started issuing school grades, Florida was really at the bottom of education nationwide, or close to the bottom," Stewart says. "And this past year we were ranked No. 6 in the nation." (This is according to the Education Week "Quality Counts" report, which considers six areas of educational policy and performance.) "I will tell you that if there weren't school grades, [my school] would have been critically low performing forever. But with this impetus, we pulled in teachers from each grade level and developed a plan … We moved from an F to a C in one year," she says. And more importantly, students began performing on grade level.


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Liza Weil aka Paris Geller reveals she has a recurring nightmare about "Gilmore Girls"
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Long live Paris Geller!
How to Get Away With Murder star, Liza Weil reveals she has a recurring nightmare about Gilmore Girls and we're a little scared.
It's almost time for Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life to premiere on Netflix, and that means we had to have another Gilmore Girls story for you. This time it's all about Weil, who played Paris Geller for seven seasons and will be reprising her role for the revival.
The 39-year-old actress revealed that while she loves her iconic character Paris, who talks almost as fast as Rory and Lorelai — and who somehow transformed from mean girl to one of the best characters on Gilmore Girls — it is a daunting task to step back into that role after such a long time.
"It's terrifying. I'm a little bit of a Nervous Nellie; I'm a self-critical person," Weil told TVLine about reprising her role as the intense former Chilton student and Yale alum.
Hmm, self-critical, does that sound like any Gilmore Girls character you know?
"[But] we have an amazing dialogue coach that we had for the last few years on the series and who came back to do the revival. And I can't tell you enough how much George Bell has saved my hide," she continued.
"I could not have done it without him. I had nightmares and panic attacks about not being able to do it."
When the series picks up, we will finally discover what Paris has been up to all of these years and we can't wait. Did she become a doctor or lawyer like she always planned? Or did the bull-headed girl take a different path?
What we do know is that Weil is happy with the direction Paris took. "Amy and Dan came up with the right way to go with Paris," Weil said.
Tune into the four-part event beginning November 25th to see what Paris and the rest of the Gilmore Girls characters are up to now — you won't regret it.
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It's a 4,500-acre (18 km2) gated community in Lords Valley, located south of Interstate 84, with a Hemlock Lake. Population is 3,271 (2010 census) in about 3,000 homes (only 1k are occupied on a permanent basis). The house we're in is on the Elm Lake, which is a reservoir, is very tranquil. We're on the west side, although can't see the sunset, the blue sky and clouds reflect in the lake are extremely beautiful. I like to get up early to catch the sunrise with the paddle boat and paddle board – the lake allows electrical boats (no gas). I find this boat is very functional, and see many homes have them parked by their decks.
Cheers to a fabulous weekend.
The lakeside house. The big stones add charm and characters.
The feast from tomahawk steak to self caught fish, ribs, lobsters, grilled shrimps, chicken wings, … a little too much tho -:).
See the pretty dragonfly on my arm?
The pretty sunrise on the Elm Lake is in full view from the living room and the deck. I like to take the paddle boat out to chase it.
We're on the western side of the Elm Lake … the reflection in the lake is beautiful.
The lake and homes are all adorned with big stones, which adds charm and character.
High ceiling (love it), delicious food, good service, decent bathroom with a maid (better without! I'd rather have mouthwash than a maid). I'd rate this one higher than Kyma – high ceiling and wood get me.
It's our friends' 60th birthday – our children grew up together since they were 3, and now one of the kids is engaged – congratulations!!!
This quiet neighborhood shopping center has a new store coming soon. And it has English and Chinese … If the ad is accurate, the store is expanding.
This Prada pebble bag costs $1,791. It sells a larger version which is a little under $2k.
<- DIY sunset -:). Will return.
Great sunset view, good service and delicious food. We didn't get to see the sunset (faked one myself ha ha ha) nor sit on the roof top but I got to kayak & a visit from a cute dog.
Manhattan's gem, 778 acres, since 1853 … it was the first landscaped public park in the United States.


Prosecution and enforcement, for domestic and foreign clients, of patents in various technical fields including electronics engineering, information technologies; opinion work; counselling on intellectual properties.
Ms. Seki joined Mitsubishi Electric Corp. in 2001 where she was engaged in research and development of automotive radars and tracking filters at its R&D Center. In 2006, Ms. Seki entered the Japan Patent Office and was involved in patent examination practices regarding technologies including digital filters, oscillation circuits and piezoelectric vibrations till she joined YAMAKAWA in 2011.


This is a site that tries to tell you how to make your own impression and then cut it correctly without syringes and using razor blades. No training but step by step. If someone is interested in this then I will tell you that you get what you pay for. I have numerous musicians who have tried this kind of idea including one who went to a guy in Northern OK who shot the impression out of his passenger seat of his truck.
Before you make this mistake, come to professionals who know ears…don't waste your money or your ears on poor fitting devices that will never protect your ears!


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/**
 * @fileoverview Unit tests for Thumbnail Display component.
 */

import { HttpClientTestingModule } from '@angular/common/http/testing';
import { async, ComponentFixture, fakeAsync, TestBed } from '@angular/core/testing';
import { SvgSanitizerService } from 'services/svg-sanitizer.service';

import { ThumbnailDisplayComponent } from './thumbnail-display.component';

describe('Thumbnail Component', () => {
  let component: ThumbnailDisplayComponent;
  let fixture: ComponentFixture<ThumbnailDisplayComponent>;
  let svgSanitizerService: SvgSanitizerService;
  class MockSvgSanitizerService {
    getTrustedSvgResourceUrl(str: string): string {
      return str;
    }
  }
  /**
   * Safe SVG Decoded
   * <svg version="1.1" baseProfile="full" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
   *  <polygon id="triangle"
   *           points="0,0 0,50 50,0" fill="#009900" stroke="#004400" />
   * </svg>
   */

  const safeSvg = (
    'data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBpZD0ic291cmNlIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiIGJhc2' +
    'VQcm9maWxlPSJmdWxsIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPgogID' +
    'xwb2x5Z29uIGlkPSJ0cmlhbmdsZSIgcG9pbnRzPSIwLDAgMCw1MCA1MCwwIiBmaWxsPSIjMD' +
    'A5OTAwIiBzdHJva2U9IiMwMDQ0MDAiPjwvcG9seWdvbj4KPC9zdmc+'
  );

  /**
   * Malicious SVG Decoded
   * <svg version="1.1" baseProfile="full" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
   * <polygon id="triangle"
   *           points="0,0 0,50 50,0" fill="#009900" stroke="#004400" />
   * <script type="text/javascript">
   *   alert('This app is probably vulnerable to XSS attacks!');
   * </script>
   * </svg>
   */
  const maliciousSvg = (
    'data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBpZD0ic291cmNlIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiIGJhc2' +
    'VQcm9maWxlPSJmdWxsIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPgogID' +
    'xwb2x5Z29uIGlkPSJ0cmlhbmdsZSIgcG9pbnRzPSIwLDAgMCw1MCA1MCwwIiBmaWxsPSIjMD' +
    'A5OTAwIiBzdHJva2U9IiMwMDQ0MDAiPjwvcG9seWdvbj4KICA8c2NyaXB0IHR5cGU9InRleH' +
    'QvamF2YXNjcmlwdCI+CiAgICBhbGVydCgnVGhpcyBhcHAgaXMgcHJvYmFibHkgdnVsbmVyYW' +
    'JsZSB0byBYU1MgYXR0YWNrcyEnKTsKICA8L3NjcmlwdD4KPC9zdmc+'
  );

  const invalidBase64data = 'data:image/svg+xml;base64,This is invalid %3D';
  beforeEach(async(() => {
    TestBed.configureTestingModule({
      imports: [HttpClientTestingModule],
      declarations: [
        ThumbnailDisplayComponent
      ],
      providers: [
        {
          provide: SvgSanitizerService,
          useClass: MockSvgSanitizerService
        }
      ]
    }).compileComponents();

    fixture = TestBed.createComponent(ThumbnailDisplayComponent);
    component = fixture.componentInstance;
    svgSanitizerService = TestBed.get(SvgSanitizerService);
  }));

  it('should not render malicious SVG\'s on Init', fakeAsync(() => {
    const sanitizerSpy = spyOn(
      svgSanitizerService, 'getTrustedSvgResourceUrl');
    sanitizerSpy.and.returnValue(null);
    component.imgSrc = maliciousSvg;
    component.ngOnInit();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe(null);
    sanitizerSpy.and.returnValue(safeSvg);
    component.imgSrc = safeSvg;
    component.ngOnInit();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe(safeSvg);
  }));

  it('should not render malicious SVG\'s on value change', fakeAsync(() => {
    const sanitizerSpy = spyOn(
      svgSanitizerService, 'getTrustedSvgResourceUrl');
    sanitizerSpy.and.returnValue(null);
    component.imgSrc = maliciousSvg;
    component.ngOnChanges();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe(null);
    sanitizerSpy.and.returnValue(safeSvg);
    component.imgSrc = safeSvg;
    component.ngOnChanges();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe(safeSvg);
  }));

  it('should not try to render invalid base64 images', fakeAsync(() => {
    const sanitizerSpy = spyOn(
      svgSanitizerService, 'getTrustedSvgResourceUrl');
    sanitizerSpy.and.returnValue(null);
    component.imgSrc = invalidBase64data;
    component.ngOnChanges();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe(null);
  }));

  it('should accept URLs as src', fakeAsync(() => {
    component.imgSrc = 'https://oppia.org/some.svg';
    component.ngOnChanges();
    expect(component.imageSourceInView).toBe('https://oppia.org/some.svg');
  }));
});


Hugh Bell was a renowned art and commercial photographer, who worked in New York City over the course of his entire professional career. Upon his death in 2012, his son-in-law, Richard Martha, was named Executor of the Estate of Hugh Bell. In 2014, a boutique archival firm, Gartenberg Media Enterprises (GME), was engaged on an exclusive basis by the Bell Estate to manage the collection of Hugh Bell's photographs and to further the artist's legacy.
During the 1950's, Hugh Bell frequented all the top Jazz clubs in New York City such as the Village Gate, the Open Door Café and Circle in the Square. He encountered and photographed many legendary musicians, including Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Sarah Vaughn. Bell's lifelong passion for taking Jazz photographs, often referred to as his "Jazz Giants" series, has been published in books and magazines. His jazz photographs have also graced the covers of innumerable vinyl jazz records.


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Haunted Little Tokyo Brings a Month of Spooky Fun to DTLA
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Mini-golf is one of the United States' great roadside attractions. Yet if you give it some thought, you'll realize…
21 Fun Things To Do In Little Tokyo If You Happen to Be in The Neighborhood
Since the late 19th century Little Tokyo has occupied a unique space in the evolution of Los Angeles. As one of only three…
The LA International Tea Festival is Coming to Little Tokyo on December 5-6
Tea lovers unite! The 5th Annual Los Angeles International Tea Festival will be making it's way to DTLA's Japanese American National Museum…


The race weekend features tastings, cooking and fitness demonstrations, and a Tracy Anderson Method course followed by a Sunday inspired brunch.
The weekend kicks off Friday evening at the pre-race VIP Party with special giveaways and opportunities to mix and mingle with editors of Cooking Light and Health magazines.
On Saturday a group stretch and dance party warm-up will occur before a scenic 5K race along the San Diego Bay.
After the race there will be the Fit Foodie Finisher's Village Celebration. Runners will be greeted with unlimited food and beverage samples, as well as fitness and culinary demonstrations from acclaimed professionals.
During the celebration, Cooking Light Executive Chef Anna Bullett will take the culinary stage to provide a cooking demonstration.
Participants will also be able to test-drive some of the newest Lexus automobiles in the Lexus Ride and Drive experience.
The Fit Foodie weekend concludes on Sunday with a Sunday Sweat Session and Brunch presented by Fabletics.
Cooking Light & Health's The Fit Foodie 5K Race Weekend benefits the American Diabetes Association. Five percent of all race entries and T-shirt sales for the first 2,000 runners and 10 percent thereafter benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Registration for Cooking Light & Health's The Fit Foodie 5K Race Weekend at the Embarcadero Marina Park South is now available at fitfoodierun.com.


The presenter before me, and the Osho Leela crew and my neighbours were super friendly, warm and helpful, the weather was glorious, and friends were running a cafe there. My experience was of magical synchronicities, healing, bliss and fun so it was a lovely first experience of Osho Leela. I even got to play and sing my songs, joined by some 'proper musicians'! I also loved the Satsang in the morning.
I had a 'Human Design' astrology reading from Richard Beaumont, that described me as a 'Manifesting Generator' and one who has 'the gate of dreaming' and a 'strong ability to empower my own vision and create miracles' – so sounds like I am running the right workshop!
Turned out my fuel pump needed a new fuse and my car was back in action. I drove on to Devon and spent an hour or so of Monday morning in a jacuzzi with a couple of friends in a beautiful garden – now thats a good start to the week!
Here's a little clip of Ruth Blake, Christopher 'flute' and myself playing one of my songs (and me almost bursting with excitement) – shame the sound didn't work!