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Considering Iron Man's roots in themes of war and subterfuge, it's fitting that the film adaptation back in 2008 was – in retrospect – something of a ticking time bomb.
The story of Marvel's genius engineer superhero Tony Stark, who forges a power suit and uses it to save the world, was perhaps not the most obvious choice for the big screen treatment at the time.
Spider-Man was about to swing for a third time. Ghost Rider was in the making. And other more popular Marvel characters would have been a far safer choice for an adap.
Doubters', well, doubts were confirmed when filming began, with verging comebacker Robert Downey Jr in the title role and Jon Favreau directing. Things didn't look any more promising; there was no complete script, which required improvisation and on-the-spot thinking.
"They had no script, man! They had an outline," remembers Jeff Bridges, who starred as Obadiah Stane. "We would show up for big scenes every day and we wouldn't know what we were going to say."
Then, something called Comic Con happened. When the first footage of Iron Man finally exploded onto screens at the geek-stuffed event, the reaction was immense. Suddenly, Favreau's hard work and Marvel's decision to push ahead with the production was validated.
"Since Comic Con, everything just started to build," said Favs at the time. "People got excited by it. You could tell by the reviews and box office that everybody seems to have jumped on board and really loves the movie.
"That is really, really gratifying for all of us who worked so hard for so many years on the thing."
So, um, sequel? Being the underdog is easy, as Favs has himself noted on numerous occasions. But to come out top dog and find you're being asked for me... Where do you go from there? Let's find out...
"I'm getting the old-timers together again and introducing them to new cast members," Favreau says. "We're gonna shake the Sherlock outta Junior! I'm a little nervous because the first one set a high bar but we have put our all into this so far."
Next: Iron Man 2? [page-break]
Iron Man 2?
"It was scary coming in. That's the problem," says Favs. "Remember that Bugs Bunny where Daffy Duck drinks the gasoline, lights himself on fire and it blows up and everybody claps?
"It's like what do you do for an encore? Last time around, we put it all out there because we had a lot to prove..."
He's talking at Comic Con 2010, where he's about to unveil five minutes of footage for Iron Man 2 . But before we get to that, let's rewind a bit. In fact, let's rewind to about two years previously...
So you've got a hit under your belt, and the franchise police (not to mention millions of suddenly-converted Iron Man aficionados) are demanding a follow-up. What next?
Well, initially, nowhere. In the wake of Iron Man 's $585m haul at the world's united box office, distributor Paramount were keen to get the ball rolling on a sequel as soon as possible.
Mere days after the flick's May 2008 release, the studio set an official release date for the follow-up: 30 April, 2010. Yep, they wanted to create and distribute the sequel in the space of two years.
Okay, doable (ish). The question that remained was: where was Jon Favreau?
With Robert Downey Jr, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow all signed in for a three picture deal, where did their director stand on a sequel that was set to leap into pre-production faster than a speeding bullet?
"We've been speaking informally about it," Favreau told EW a few days after Iron Man 's release and initial haul weekend of $100m.
"In concept we would all love to work together again. There's no formal arrangement yet, but in theory we would all love to see it happen…. There's definitely a lot of ideas that we all have now.
"This type of movie is based on serialized materials, so it lends itself very easily to [ many different sequel possibilities ]. There's definitely a level of enthusiasm from myself and the cast to tell more stories."
But that release date was bothering him.
"I am concerned about the announced release date of April 2010," the director revealed. "Neither Robert nor I were consulted about this and we are both concerned about how realistic the date is in light of the fact that we have no script, story or even writers hired yet.
"This genre of movie is best when it is done thoughtfully and with plenty of preparation. I also think we owe it to the fans to have a great version of IM2 and, at this point, we would have less time to make it than the first one."
Meanwhile, rumours stirred that the next film might take the Demon In A Bottle storyline from the comics as a launching pad – which saw hero Tony Stark having to confront his alcohol addiction.
"Demon In A Bottle is one of the very strongest story lines of the of the series, and Iron Man is not a comic book character who is known for having wonderful storylines," said Favs.
"Politically, much of it doesn't hold up well. And the Mandarin is incredibly challenging in that respect. So we have challenges ahead of us. Demon In A Bottle tends to be one that, from a storytelling perspective, is compelling to all of us."
The director also acknowledged that "it's very difficult to keep these franchises from running out of gas after two movies", citing the X-Men and Spider-Man franchises and their stellar second outings. Those were invariably followed by stodgy third rounds.
Adding confusion to who would be involved in the second Iron Man , Robert Downey Jr told Entertainment Weekly that all might not be quite as rosy as we'd imagined.
"I really don't know," he said. "What I'm on board for right now is the ride home. I don't want to start talking out of my league, because that would have certainly been my inclination in the past. I kind of know how to keep my teeth together a little better than I used to."
Next: Demon In A Bottle? [page-break]
Demon In A Bottle?
By June 2008, reports began circulating that Marvel weren't willing or able to pay Favreau a decent salary to helm Iron Man 2 . Said IESB :
So bottom line, Jon Favreau has not been locked in to direct Iron Man 2 for the simple reason that Marvel is being cheap - this is 100% accurate folks, no bullshit.
Come July, two months of chitter-chatter was curtailed when it was announced that Jon Favreau had finally signed on to Iron Man 2 . Deadline reported that Marvel made a "richer offer" that Favs accepted.
Meanwhile, the director was playing havoc with the numerous reports about where the plot of the sequel might go.
Despite having expressed an interest in the Demon In A Bottle storyline, the release of Hancock was getting him antsy.
"I haven't seen Hancock yet," he said. "From what I've seen it seems there is a lot of imagery that seems to be shared. Him flying through billboards and things.
"The idea of the hero whose biggest enemy is himself, and him fighting through his demons, you want to come at the audience with something fresh. You don't want to feel like you are echoing something that somebody else is doing."
No biggy, though, as Favs insisted that "there are plenty of story lines to explore from the 40 years of history from that character", while hinting that the Mandarin elements – Mandarin being the popular supervillain – in the first Iron Man (check out the Ten Rings) could be explored further.
"There is a lot that is very relevant about that character, in the pool of the landscape that we find ourselves in," he said.
In July 2008, Tropic Thunder scribe Justin Theroux signed on to script the sequel, and by August Jon Favreau confirmed that they had already begun pre-prod development work.
And with the confidence of a consummate professional, he showed that he knew what he was doing by acknowledging why some superhero movies end up on the scrapheap.
"Either the director was unfamiliar [ with the ] source material or the director chose to depart from it for personal reasons," he explains.
"Another reason is that the studios that had the rights to a particular franchise would never think twice about compromising the source material if thought it would enhance the commercial appeal."
How about that fast-approaching release date?
"The date is daunting," the director conceded. "We are making much faster progress than the first time around and have much less to design and fewer casting issues.
"I am confident that 2010 is achievable if we continue working together as we have for the past few months. It has to be great, though. It has to be great."
Next: Casting Cheadle [page-break]
Casting Cheadle
Before Favs had even signed on to direct Iron Man 2 , Terrence Howard - who had appeared in the first film - announced in June 2008 that the sequel was going to be shooting in March 2009.
Reprising his role as Colonel James Rhodes, it seemed likely that the sequel would see him transform into the feted War Machine. In the comics, he wears his own power suit when Stark lapses into alcoholism.
Come October 2008, though, Howard was off the flick and Don Cheadle had been drafted in to replace him.
Considering Howard was already locked in to a three picture deal, this was an odd development. So just why did Howard leave?
The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Howard's departure was all down to finances. After the money fuss about Favreau's pay check, it looked like Marvel were pulling the same trick with Howard - unwilling to pay their stars more money, and viewing the characters themselves as the real stars. How convenient.
"It was the surprise of a lifetime," said Howard of discovering he'd been dropped. "There was no explanation. Just... up and vanished. I read something in the trades implicating that it was about money or something.
"But apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good faith negotiations aren't always held up. Even friendships, people you support..."
In the blink of an eye, a new petition website was launched by fans who wanted Howard re-instated.
HowardNOTCHeadle.com acted as a forum for angry fans to vent their rage at Paramount and Marvel. Which, of course, did nothing but unite a lot of pissed off people in the same place. Cheadle remained.
Howard must've been especially annoyed when, the very same month that news broke of his dumping, concept art for War Machine was revealed. And it looked wicked cool.
Sketched by Phil Saunders, the images showed various alternate suit designs. Though Saunders was quick to warn fans that they were strictly preliminary, and "if there is a War Machine in [Iron Man 2], it's unlikely to be this one".
By the end of the month, reports suggested that Howard had been dumped not because of monetary disagreements, but because he was difficult to work with.
"Favreau and his producers were ultimately unhappy with Howard's performance [ in the first] , and spent a lot of time cutting and reshooting his scenes," claimed EW sources.
In light of this, Marvel reportedly offered Howard a "drastically reduced offer" in expectation that he would bail on the project.
But let's forget about all. Was Favreau excited about the prospect of War Machine being in Iron Man 2 ?
"The thing that's fun about War Machine is it's over the top," says the director. "It's like you know when Travis Bickle buys the guns in Taxi Driver... you know some shit's gonna go down at the end of that movie.
"And so, Iron Man is the sleek elegant version where everything is contained under the airframe and War Machine is, you know, the over-the-top, everything hangin' out and… you know, some people like chocolate, some people like vanilla, you know."
Next: Black Widow [page-break]
Black Widow
In January 2009, Variety reported that Emily Blunt was in negotiations to play Russian Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2 .
The character in the comics is a Soviet spy trained in sniping and martial arts, and who wears a special suit that turns her into the Black Widow, and endows her with super powers. According to Variety , Black Widow would be one of Iron Man 's adversaries.
Mere weeks later, though, it was reported that 20th Century Fox might action a contract that would prevent Blunt from taking the part. The studio wanted the actress to star in Gulliver's Travels for them, and the March shoot of both projects would have clashed.
As doubt was rallied, Eliza Dushku made a (albeit light-hearted) play for the role when she appeared on the Howard Stern Show. She said:
"They're doing Iron Man 2 , and I'm so perfect for the Black Widow character, that they just need to get into it. They need to understand… I just learned Russian because I had to play a Russian girl in Dollhouse."
By February 2009 it was official: Emily Blunt was out, and within weeks it was confirmed that Scarlett Johansson had taken on the part. Apparently Johansson originally screen tested for the role alongside Blunt, but lost out to the Brit.
Favreau admits that "the jury was out on Scarlett for a while. A lot of people were like, 'Really? Her hair's wrong, she's not the right build, she's not...' And, then she transformed herself and - I mean, she really did the work."
"Scarlett changed the dynamic between Robert and Gwyneth," the director reveals. "One of the traps you don't want to fall into is just repeating the same dynamics and turn it into Hart To Hart .
"You don't want it to be Moonlighting . You don't want to have the same thing over and over again. It's not a television series but I don't know that you would like it for these guys."
Downey Jr goes on to elaborate on Black Widow's role in the film, and how she differs to other filmic femme fatales.
"We essentially started off saying it's a love triangle," the actor says. "And then we realized that love triangle is done in these superhero movies, all the time. What we wanted to do was something just a little bit freakier than that, and I believe we have succeeded.
"Black Widow is a great character because she is not what she appears to be."
Meanwhile, Samuel L Jackson struck a nine picture deal with Marvel to play Nick Fury in various superhero films. The actor appeared as Detective Fury in a post-credit sequence of the first Iron Man , discussing his desire to instigate the 'Avenger Initiative', a sly nod to The Avengers.
Jackson will show up with a bigger role in Iron Man 2 , while reportedly making appearances in Thor , Captain America , The Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D.
As well as Jackson's deal, Marvel enlisted Garry Shandling to play Senator Stern, while also signing Kate Mara. Clark Gregg jumped back into his role as Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D.
And, in a bizarre bit of reporting that could only have come from the Daily Mail , returning player Gwyneth Paltrow was rumoured to be filming a "risqué scene".
A supposed insider told the newspaper: "Iron Man imagines Pepper in a dominatrix outfit. Gwyneth had to be filmed in a very revealing black leather corset complete with a bullwhip." No confirmation or denial of that one yet.
Next: Whiplash [page-break]
Described as "Tony Stark's Russian alter ego, a heavily tattooed bruiser who is in the arms trade and battles Iron Man in his own nuclear-powered armored suit", the character of Ivan Vanko in the Iron Man universe is sort of the Yin to Stark's Yang.
An imposing, hulking villain, he's a brilliant weapons designer who works for Stark International Cincinnati but then goes rogue designing weapons for himself.
Who to play the part in the film? Why, Mickey Rourke, surfing a comeback wave after the successes of The Wrestler and Sin City .
In January 2009, Variety broke the news that Rourke had signed onto Favreau's sequel to play Whiplash (real name the aforementioned Ivan Vanko), the character who first appeared in Tales Of Suspense #46 .
But, as was becoming trend for Iron Man 2 , reports of monetary negotiations muddied whether or not Rourke had actually signed.
According to the trades, Marvel's starting offer to Rourke was $250,000, which seemed a little low for somebody whose profile had been raised demonstrably by The Wrestler .
Come February, Rourke told Vulture that "right now, we're not doing Iron Man 2 ," with a face as grim as the reaper. Which hinted that he wanted more money than Marvel were stumping up.
Then in March 2009, just before shooting was originally set to commence, Rourke finally signed the dotted line.
Deadline reported the news, adding that the actor had landed a "significant" payload. Learnt anything from this, Marvel?
In typically Rourke fashion, the actor then went on to spend time in Russia researching his role in a real life prison, leading fans to speculate that his character would be doing some hard time in Iron Man 2 .
"With Mickey Rourke, I didn't want to just have two guys in robot suits hitting each other again," Favreau revealed of his plans for the character.
"I wanted to have a different type of villain that used the same technology, existed within the same framework and rules of our world, but that was going to present not just a challenge physically but also in how dark he was and also how he's related and how his fate and Tony's fate are connected."
Adds Robert Downey Jr: "How bad-ass was Mickey Rourke with those whips?"
Next: Blasting Off [page-break]
Blasting Off
Shooting for Iron Man 2 jetted off on 6 April 2009 under the faux working title Rasputin .
The very next day, SpoilerTV leaked set photos of Don Cheadle in his new role of Rhodey, and Robert Downey Jr. in a suit (above). Meanwhile, Terrence Howard again spoke out about his ill feelings on the re-casting.
"[ Marvel ] made a choice. They made a very, very bad choice. They didn't keep their word. They didn't honor our contract," he condemned.
"They sent everyone out into a field and told them to work and produce a great bounty. You produce a great bounty, and then when it's all in the storehouse, you are not allowed into the storehouse."
On 7 May Scarlett Johansson shot her first scenes as Black Widow, all suited up in her figure-hugging superhero outfit. Favs tweeted: "You've never heard a crew get so quiet so fast."
Meanwhile, Samuel L Jackson strode onto set to shoot a scene at Randy's Donuts with Downey Jr. Wearing the same black trench coat that he donned in the first film, he shot a scene where he yells up at the giant donut on the roof of the restaurant - we assume a CGI Iron Man will be added later.
That same day, the very first photo of Downey Jr in the Iron Man costume was leaked, and Screenrant noted the small alterations for the sequel:
"The gauntlets are much beefier on top of his hands, there are some gold highlights in the rib cage area and the chest piece looks redesigned as well. Looks like the tricep area is beefed up along with the shoulders, too, giving the impression (to me, anyway) of a more powerful armor."
By June, things were in full swing. And in expectation of leaked photos, Paramount themselves released the first image of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash from the shoot at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix (see previous page).
There is still confusion over how Rourke's character relates to the comic incarnations. Favreau doesn't help by saying: "We like to play into and against the expectations that people might have so, we mixed it up a bit.
Later, stuntman Garret Warren would reveal a few titbits about just how powerful Whiplash really is.
"[ The whips ] are going to be these super whips that have an awful lot of power," he said. "They can cut through cars, they can do an awful lot of damage. And when the movie comes out, you'll see that he doesn't do just whip-cracks and grabbing people.
"He lays waste to an awful lot of vehicles and street pieces and other things. At one point, Whiplash had to get hit by a car, and Mickey did the lead up to the stunt, and I did the stunt where the car came in and hit me and took me to the fence. So yes, you'll see a combination of Mickey and myself."
On 19 July, filming completed on Iron Man 2 . Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige issued a statement regarding the completion:
"Shooting Iron Man 2 was a fantastic experience and we couldn't be happier. Although there were many challenges in making this film, having Jon Favreau, Robert Downey, Gwyneth Paltrow and almost the entire crew from the first film back on board, allowed us to hit the ground running as everyone was instantly familiar with each other from day one.
"This dynamic allowed us to get done what we needed on a day to day basis and was a big factor in why we finished slightly ahead of schedule. Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell and especially Don Cheadle all stepped right in and meshed well with our returning cast.
"From our experience on the first film, we learned what works and doesn't work in terms of shooting practical versus CGI especially with the Iron Man suit. This enabled us to be much more efficient in many departments, making it a much smoother experience.
"The next step for us is beginning the post production process which is extensive and filled with its own set of challenges. It is also a very exciting time because you get to see all the hard work from the hundreds of cast and crew members begin to come to life."
Next: Going Viral [page-break]
Going Viral
Two years after Iron Man caused a massive stir at Comic Con, Jon Favreau and his team returned to the convention to premiere footage of the follow-up. Not that they were any less nervous the second time around.
"It was tough walking into that room after what happened last time, and hoping that they would be as enthusiastic about what we brought this time," said Favs.
"We came out of nowhere, y'know? Now everybody saw what we did last time and you can only do it the first time once. So, it was really a matter of saying, 'Hey, we're still here, thank you for putting us on the map and here's what we're thinking.'"
Lucky for them, the five minutes of footage that they screened for the 6,000 breath-bated fans went down like a house on fire.
Comic Con also helped to launch the first Iron Man 2 viral. Down on the show floor, Stark Industry 'assistants' handed out business cards which were printed with StarkIndustriesNow.com .
If you went over to the site, there was a hand-written note from Mr Stark himself scribbled on a napkin, announcing that Stark Industries no longer manufacture weapons.
This was just the beginning of the Iron Man 2 viral campaign, however, with clues in posters and the launch of another website, this one starexpo2010.com , which features images of fairgrounds and an interactive map of the expo. These images are mostly locations from the film's trailer.
On 6 April, the Stark Expo website opened a new branch for AccuTech Research & Development, a subsidiary of Stark Industries.
While the viral side of Iron Man 2 's marketing campaign was whole-heartedly embracing the trend for online hype-mustering, the film's production itself stopped short of jumping onto the 3D/IMAX band wagon.
Back in September 2008, and again after the film completed shooting in July 2009, Favs addressed the idea of 3D for Iron Man 2 .
During an interview with AICN , he stated that while he was keen on going the 3D route back then (remember, this was before Avatar 's success), it's something that failed to materialise. The same applied to IMAX.
"I think [ IMAX ] works well for Dark Knight because a lot of that was just practical shots and helicopter shots or shots where there's CGI in the background, set extensions things like that," said the Favs.
"But you didn't have a CGI Batman running through the frame all the time. The difficulty with our film is that our main character is CG a lot of the time. And when you start shooting in IMAX format... it's a bit unwieldy on the set first of all and second of all, I'm not convinced yet that CGI is going to look.
"I'm not sure at that resolution CGI is convincing yet. So, there are a lot of drawbacks, but in meeting with them the blowups to IMAX format are as effective in many ways, so we'll see where we land on it, but I doubt that we're actually going to have IMAX cameras on the set. It becomes very difficult for processing and all of that."
Next: Iron Man Forever [page-break]
Iron Man Forever
After a barrage of media, including various posters, a behind the scenes peek courtesy of Entertainment Tonight (above), and a slew of cool-looking trailers (see below), Iron Man 2 is finally upon us.
But as we lead up to its 30 April release date, talk is already turning to the future, and a proposed Iron Man 3 .
"There's an Iron Man 3 ," Favs has said. "Here's how I know. When they make the option deals, they include Iron Man 3 . So I know they're planning on 3 ."
Which, of course comes with its own set of unique challenges. The first Iron Man delivered on zero expectations. The second comes with higher expectations, but trepidation over the quick production. Could a third be stretching the material until it snaps?
"We had to walk a fine line," Favreau has said. "I think you're good for number two. Two seems to be the charm because you got your origin story out of the way. You can add some complexity to it and you have room, because you don't have to tell the origin story, to introduce the characters.
"When you get to number three, you can get hidebound. You're like a beached whale sometimes because you have so much, you collapse under the weight of the complexity that you've created."
Though Mandarin (above) was eventually discarded as the main villain in Iron Man 2 (after Mark Millar convinced Favs the character was too 'out there' for a first sequel), the second film still definitely works toward the Mandarin story.
"We're not feeling any pressure right now to rush to the whole Mandarin sub-throughline," says Favreau. "It's still intact. We're consistent with it. We know where it's going, but I think audiences are pretty sophisticated.
"I watched the whole first season of Lost and of Heroes not having to know every thing about what was going on but I felt there was a consistency to those worlds.
"So in this case, with Mickey [ Rourke ], we definitely did want to have an origin story because we wanted an origin story to shadow and mirror Tony because he's introduced this technology into the world and how does that affect the world?"
But this is bigger than just Iron Man alone. This is also about Thor and Captain America, who are both expected to unite with Tony Stark and Nick Fury (among others) in the cinematic version of The Avengers .
With Joss Whedon reportedly close to signing a deal to helm that flick, and Thor and Captain America already both well into their production, an Iron man 3 would have to be juggled in somewhere around all the other Marvel products making their way to cinemas.
It'll be a tough one to map, but we're pretty sure Favreau is the man for the job...
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
The First Five Minutes #EdChat #EdcampSWO
I found something very interesting after looking at my classes for about 6 weeks. The first five minutes set the tone for the entire class. Here is what I'm talking about.
One approach had me jumping into the material the second the bell rang. I started rattling off the things we were going to cover for the day and all of the stuff they needed to have out and ready to go. I also would take attendance during this time. I was always amazed at how chatty all of the kids were and how many of them were not quite ready to go when I was.
I was very annoyed that my students couldn't get their crap together and be ready to go when I wanted them. I wanted to know what the problem was. I went to one of many meetings that teachers go to and I was just struck by something. What meetings start exactly on time discussing the business at hand? The first five minutes or so is all pleasantries. As adults, we like to talk and catch up on things going on in our lives. Depending on the meeting, some people might not have seen each other for days or weeks. Those five minutes are crucial to catch up, settle down and get in the right frame of mind for that meeting.
Why do we treat students differently? Some of these students haven't seen each other since the day before. I have found that by letting these students have these first five minutes has actually increased the work we get done. I walk around the room and talk with the students. Those five minutes allow me to engage and personally tell each table what we will be doing. I take attendance as I walk around and talk to the students. By the time that five minute catchup period ends, the students are ready to go.
I have learned so much about my students from talking with them and sharing ideas. These five minutes have become a fun part of my class and my kids like the talk time as well. Those connections I have made during those five minutes have made a lasting impact on student engagement and relationships. It is something I really encourage all teachers to look at implementing in their class.
How do you start your class?
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I can relate to your reasoning. Spent several years feeling that I needed to get as much out of my teaching time as possible so I was almost militant about starting the lesson as soon as the students were seated. As I teach more, I realize that spending the time and developing rapport with my students has many benefits. Students know you better, they realize you care about them and are interested in them, so they trust you and therefore they will allow you to teach them.ReplyDelete
Thank you for that ! I had noticed the importance of taking the first five minutes to relax, get to know the students and have a 'real' conversation ..... but often I forgot about this and I wanted everyone to be full of energy and work fast - there was so much to do.ReplyDelete
I have started my new school year with the resolution to sspend 5 minutes just to let everyone have the time to get into their 'English' mode, to chat about what they're doing in school, life etc. Last night I also made a reslolution to stop my lesson at least 10 minutes before the end, to get feedback, to make sure everyone is clear about preparation for the following week etc. so we all leave the classroom equally relaxed, rather than working to the last minute and then not even being able to discuss the activities/goals etc.
I have been teaching many, many years, but you never stop adapting and trying out new ways to get the best from your students and lessons :)
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 1:35 PM
I usually spend the first few minutes asking my class how they have been and inquiring about their day since I meet my classes once a week. We also do like a fun song as a warm up. They love the songs, especially the nonsense songs.ReplyDelete
I love reading your posts. They are always very insightful and make me reflect on my teaching.
That is what I do, walk around taking attendance. Sometimes students are ready to go when I'm done and other times they seem to need a couple more minutes. I appreciate your post because when I give them the time to meet and get ready they seem more, well, ready! Makes sense!ReplyDelete
I love this! Kids need decompression time too. I dislike being the drill sargeant barking orders first thing through the door.ReplyDelete
Absolutely! I begin class with a check-in about weekends, the day before, etc.. and it helps to put students (and me!) at ease. Also, checking in allows us to connect to our students which ultimately allows us to be more effective during teaching time! Thanks for this great post :)ReplyDelete
I always have a warm up writing activity projected onto the board but I also have noticed the kids will take a few minutes to get into it because they're busy talking to each other. I generally join in to whatever the main topic of conversation is and it does take about five minutes before they get to work. I agree that it's not the worst thing in the world to spend time getting to know your students.ReplyDelete
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I totally agree, but how do you keep the volume level low enough? I always have a warm up and give the students a few more minutes than is necessary to complete it (I use a timer on the board). My first period class is so loud! I have 30 8th graders, 20 of them are boys. It's 9 weeks in and I can't figure out how to get them to use quiet voices!ReplyDelete
I use something called "check-in" (which sounds enough like "chicken" that we call it that sometimes as well) where students can tell stories, share news events, or just generally settle in to the period. I hadn't used it in years (all that bell-to-bell teaching, warm-up activities that get them started immediately, etc. stuff seeped too far into my practice) but I have two classes that really, really need it so I've reinstated it. It's not only a chance to settle in, but to build community...and in a self-paced, asynchronous flipped class, I didn't do enough of that early on. One student actually said, "I didn't even know that person was in this class...and it's the eighth week" during class last week. It's great for them to be able to hear from classmates, build listening/speaking skills, and develop classroom community.ReplyDelete
And it only costs me a few minutes each class period. Totally worth it.
Thanks for sharing this positive experience! How would you handle late comers? My school has become too flexible in discipline and this might've taken a toll on academic part as well.ReplyDelete
Thanks for starting this discussion, Nick. At my school, we are required to do a silent "Do Now' at the start of every class. At first, I was very anti this idea because I felt it would waste a precious 5 minutes of my 45 minute period. What I found is that this really sets a good tone for the class. Since I only see students 2-3 times a week for 45 minutes, we use that 5 minutes to write a quick note about what we did last time and to write the day's objective. It also starts the class in a peaceful, calm way. This prepares the kids for the class and gives me time to take attendance and deal with any issues I need to deal with in the first 5 minutes of housekeeping. We then take 2 minutes to review what we wrote and then that flows easily into the day's activities.ReplyDelete
While I find this interesting...I wonder how effective this is for new teachers who are struggling with classroom management. Are you all experienced teachers commenting on this blog? I find that new teachers - if they let the students have this time, can't get them back on track to focus on the lesson. Thoughts?ReplyDelete
I'm a first year teacher (6th grade) and I have procedures in place at the beginning of each class for students to come in, find their seat, fill out their agenda information, and begin silent reading until we get started. For the most part, it works very well. Students know what is expected from them each day, for each class. I'm on a two-teacher team, so I see my kids twice a day. While my students are completing these tasks, I have a chance to meet quietly with individuals while going around and signing their agendas. Once I see that everyone has completed this routine, we'll usually have an informal discussion about what our goals are for the day. Sometimes we'll talk about non-school things, but I've found that I have a hard time letting the kids take charge of the conversation, especially on Monday mornings - when they probably need it the most.ReplyDelete
I taught middle and high school for 9 years. I now teach college, and I feel the same as you - I have the students twice or three times a week, and minutes are precious. However, I start every class with time for announcements and questions. The students ask questions related to the course, homework, etc., but also about things happening on campus. I encourage them to announce activities they are involved in: sports events, performances, speakers, and so on - and I do the same for things sponsored by my department or other organizations I belong to. I really think it helps build classroom community!ReplyDelete
Most of my students are future secondary teachers, and I will be sharing your thoughts with them (particularly when I supervise them in student teaching in the spring!). Thanks.
In the wake of all that has happened this last few days, it's a timely reminded that we need to connect to our young people and not just spout information at them. Well done. You are making a difference . Thank YouReplyDelete
This is great! I have a colleague that asks the kids a question of the day... and he takes attendance by having them tell the class their answer. Always some silly kind of question that gets them laughing.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing! I have to smile because over the years I've found quite the opposite to be true, that sharing announcements and goals right at the bell sets a great, positive tone and that passing time and being in the hall can allow for social connections. I've also experienced that a slippery slope can occur if not projecting being ready to go, students learning that they can be late or ask to go get materials because they won't miss much anyway. Oh, and in a public school in post Act 10 Wisconsin, you will be fired pretty quick with this approach. APs will make suggestions to even master teachers with 4/4 ratings on a Danielson's model (like me) with how to better get students started while giving several others make up work from absence. Are Edublog awards based on amount of traffic?ReplyDelete


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He continues the story of Isabel Archer, the heroine of Henry James' "Portrait of a Lady." He tells the story of Isabel's marriage to the cruel Gilbert Osmond and imagines that she decided to return to be with him in Italy, despite her chance to stay in England with Caspar Goodwood.


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OCEAN CITY – When you are down and you need some love, you turn to your mom. For four local families, this Christmas will be a bit brighter thanks to a group of local moms, known by some as the "hot mom group of Ocean City."
For the fourth straight year, the group of almost 100 local women will provide needy local families with Christmas gifts, in hopes that every family can enjoy the holiday season and ensure that there are at least some presents under their trees.
What started as a handful of women just getting out of the house once a month, has turned not only into a sort of exclusive social sorority but also a helpful and selfless charity group.
When Bronwyn Leonard and Michele Ridout started having "girls nights" six years ago, neither one could have imagined it would have turned into a sort of social movement for Ocean City women that now does charity events for the American Cancer Society, the Armed Forces, families in need and raises awareness for Breast Cancer.
"This is way beyond what I ever thought this could be," said Leonard, "I never thought that we could do this much to help people. I get so emotional every year on this week by the generosity of people."
The group meets annually at Carrie Anderson's Bishopville home for the gift exchange for the families and a wrapping party of sorts. Last Thursday's gathering saw a turnout of about 40-50 women despite dreadful weather.
"Not everyone makes it out to the monthly girls nights, but everyone comes out for the gift wrapping night because they all want to help these families and realize how important it is to be able to help out in our little way," said Anderson.
According to Leonard, the group has doubled the number of families that they are giving to this year from two to four.
"We are giving gift cards and cash for the two families that we helped last year, and for the two new families, we are having a clothing drive and each taking an item or two from their Christmas lists and taking care of that," said Leonard.
In addition to the charitable donations and activities that the group participates in each year, the "hot mom group," as coined by Leonard's husband, Dennis, after their first get together years ago, gets together monthly for a night out on the town. Leonard organizes the whole thing via the Internet and has compiled a database of local women that extends far from the original group of housewives that started the group.
"We have the most eclectic group of women in town, which is probably close to 100 now. From stay at home moms, to divorcees, to career women, to women that just want to meet new women, and there isn't a single pretentious one in the group. We truly have the nicest and sweetest bunch of girls that you can find in Ocean City," she said.
The women, as probably expected, make an immediate statement when they enter a local establishment, often traveling "60 deep", which can provide a definite shot in the arm to a local restaurant's evening when they have their monthly "girls nights."
As a result, South Moon Under has held a bi-annual "girls night sale" and many local businesses are contacting Leonard and vying for the next hosting privileges for girls night.
Yet, Leonard said that the popularity of the group might be for simplistic social needs, rather than socialite-like ambitions.
"I've spoken to so many women that tell me how hard it is for them to make friends with women in this town, as it is a very tight knit and often closed off community, said Leonard. "This group not only gives them a place to get together and talk about the things going on in their lives, but now it gives us an opportunity to really help others. Plus, we always have a good time."
Anderson said that the group's annual gift giving event gives many of the women who are now stay-at-home mothers a similar sense of accomplishment that used to come from their careers.
"We are all different in age and background, but we all share a bond of having kids," said Anderson. "This has become an extended family and we realize how important it is to help out other families who need it."
For Leonard, the annual gift-wrapping party is a way to teach her own children about charity and giving to those in need.
"My kids help me pick out the gifts and know that Santa can't give all the gifts to people, said Leonard, "Families have to help too, and they are learning that families should help other families when they can."


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I have the benefit of seeing lots of startups pitch their teams and watching many seed-funded companies establish their early org structures. I've found that there are certain types of orgs and titles that I have a naturally visceral reaction towards. For example:
- Having any more "C's" than the CEO and CTO
- Seeing a head of product that isn't a founder
- Seeing VPs (the more I see, the worse I feel)
Here are some guiding principles that I think explain why I'm averse to these in most cases.
1. You need DO-ers in startups. You are either building or selling, and if someone isn't doing one of those two, it's hard to justify having that person on board. It's actually pretty extraordinary to find a truly VP level or higher person who is actually a do-er. Most of the time, one becomes a VP because they've excelled and have progressed to the point where they are leading a team. Their functional skills are a little dated, their mentality is a bit different, and they are just a little (or a lot) less scrappy. Seed and early stage companies are in need of people who like hand-to-hand combat. There will be a time and place for more senior people, but you want to bring them in when they have the chance to be as effective as their seniority would suggest.
2. You need to create room for exceptions and growth. The problem with having an army of VPs and CXO's is that it eliminates room to really distinguish extraordinary talent. This is when you start seeing titles like "EVP or SVP", which again is pretty meaningless and frightening. If you do want to bring in someone much more senior, usually that person is an outlier. Make the outlier role the VP role, not something else weird. I noticed this to be true at many extraordinary companies. I remember looking at the early org at Twitter (even when there were dozens of people) and there was maybe one or two VP's. Most of the leaders of their divisions (product, business development, etc) were directors and stayed that way. I also am biased because even at Ebay, when it was a public company, VP's were pretty few and far between. Being a Director meant you were directing something significant. I think that's appropriate.
3. Some may object to my first two points and say "I can't recruit people because they won't take a lateral role or anything less than a VP title.". My answer to that is – you don't want those people. Early stage companies need to be free of politics and that kind of ego. Everyone talks about wanting a flat culture. But I find that title focused people don't really want flat, they just want to be as close to the top as possible. Earlier today, I stumbled upon the team page of a seed funded startup in Boston, and saw 7 VP-level and higher people NOT including the CEO. That's so not-flat, I guess it's almost flat!
4. Even better than my suggestions above, how about not even having titles at all? Just describe people based on their areas of focus and responsibility. It's impractical for a large company, but not for a small company. Check out the team at ThredUp. Aside from the CEO and CTO, you see almost no other titles, just descriptors of what people actually do.
5. I'll get in trouble with some of my friends on this, but I also think that the best companies are founded by product-oriented founders. As a result, I almost always second-guess a team when there is a senior "Head of Product" that is NOT one of the founders. Usually, I'd hope that the head of product is actually the CEO or CTO, at least at the seed stage. You just can't punt on product decisions at the earliest stages of the company – the founders need to be able to make the calls. Also, external heads of product are often not folks who are great product designers, but are more librarians than poets. Seed stage products need to be inspired by poets, and you can hire librarians later to build a scaleable product process.
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Thursday, March 01, 2012
Launch Nike Away Shirt
To launch the Away Shirt of the Dutch football team, Nike asked us to do the overall concept, design & creative direction of the international introduction. Together with several parties and the likes of Wesley Sneijder, Doutzen Kroes, Natalie la Rose, Nalden, Gregory van der Wel and Afro Jack, the Dutch Away Shirt was launched on the backdrop of the Bijenkorf Amsterdam with an incredible light show and sounds bij Afro Jack. The introduction was supported with interactive windows and a showcase of the new shirt captured by Anton Corbijn. To start the countdown of orange victory tweets were send with #neworanje. View the launch experience via http://youtu.be/mlBr9bRLcJQ
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Meltin'Pot SS12 video
Following the 'Where Life Takes You' FW11 campaign, Italian denim label Meltin'Pot launches its SS12 collection capturing the free spirit of summer: TUNE INTO SUMMER. Wherever you are, no matter the weather or what part of the world you live in, the summer mindset is within you. It's like rediscovering your sun kissed pictures from last summer, and reliving those moments amongst likeminded friends. You're instantly filled with the fun, joy and laughter. Your free spirit takes over, and you're ready to take the world by storm. The video showcases Meltin'Pot's true denim colours, and oozes an everlasting summer spirit. The SS12 key looks are featured against a concert backdrop starring budding band Melomanics.
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Labels: Denim, Fashion, MELTIN'POT, staat
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Metronomy for Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply
Ralph Lauren is officially launching its Denim & Supply line with an exclusive concert starring Metronomy. The emerging electropop indie band recently was a sell out success in the Royal Albert Hall, London. On 15th November, the concert will be live streamed from Amsterdam across the globe. Be part of the Denim & Supply roadshow via www.facebook.com/DenimandSupplyRalphLauren.
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Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hendrick's Gin Glorious Curiosities Cocktail Lab
For two days only, unusual premium gin Hendrick's took over brug9 in Amsterdam for its temporarily cocktail laboratory. The custom made bar is inspired by Hendrick's Gin curiositorium, going back to the Victorian era of inventions and embracing its refined ingredients - the glorious Dutch cucumber, and Bulgarian rose petals. Thanks everyone for a delightfully peculiar night about town including Lindyhop dancing, the invention of the Orange Oddness cocktail, Relativitijdsmeter by miekesdingen.nl, DJ Romeo, Jess the Lez, Jules Deelder, and your dandy self!
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Labels: cocktail, Hendrick's Gin, Jules Deelder, staat creative pr
Monday, August 08, 2011
Les Essentiels Design d'Interieur
The multidisciplinary House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience in Amsterdam, the Netherlands made it on to the cover of 'Les Essentiels Design d'Interieur' by Pam Locker (AVA Publishing). Awarded for Best Dutch Design in 2007, the project was appreciated for its contemporary design, and combination of taste, smell and striking visuals. ...,staat is featured among Antenna Design, Atelier Bruckner, Bremner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Pentagram, Zaha Hadid to name but a few.
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Labels: Bols, book, House of Bols, interior
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Bee is the new black
Travel in style at all times with the new All Black Collection by Bugaboo. Known for its groundbreaking compact design, the luxury stroller brand Bugaboo dipped the Bugaboo Bee in black for the first time. This September will see the launch of the limited All Black Collection featuring the Bugaboo Cameleon, and the Bugaboo Bee.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
New Babylon Portraits
Photographer Judith Jockel shot a series of portraits for us for the New Babylon Chronicle and (upcoming) Book. One of these portraits is nominated for a PANL award, which is nice.
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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
MELTIN'POT - Journey to NOWHERE
This year we started working on an exciting rebranding operation for Italian denim brand Meltin'Pot. We created a new logo, brand strategy and identity, and we just launched our second seasonal campaign.
For the Fall/Winter 2011 collection we took Meltin'Pot on a Journey... to Nowhere.
Nowhere, Oklahoma USA, that is!
From this amazing journey we created a short film with director Paul Geusebroek, a behind the scenes movie (coming soon!), a beautiful photoshoot with Petrovksy & Ramone and a pop up store that opened this week in Berlin during the Bread & Butter trade fair.
Stay up to date with Meltin'Pot here.
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Labels: Branding, MELTIN'POT, movie
Monday, July 04, 2011
Dutch Denim Diner
The Bread&Butter mayhem is about to take off in Berlin, and so is the first ever Dutch Denim Diner. Taking place at a temporarily Der Georg, the 'pied-a-terre' will be your meeting place, mobile office, showroom, and temporary 'consulate' for (Dutch) fashion, design and denim professionals. DDD is initiated by Modint and DutchDFA. Follow facebook.com/DutchDenimDiner for the latest news, and for bookings mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Bis Berlin!
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Topshop x SPRMRKT
This June, Topshop is making its long awaited arrival at SPRMRKT in Amsterdam. Every month the premium concept store will present Topshop designs straight from the UK. Set over 50m2, the capsule collections on display include Dress Up, Topshop Unique and Topshop Boutique. Further more, the Topshop space will feature accessories, shoes and Topman is coming up in a few months. For further details, pease follow facebook.com/SPRMRKTamsterdam
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Gay and lesbian rights advocates said on Thursday they are disappointed it was never publicly disclosed that Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was gay until after she died, but that her legacy will remain intact.
Lorri L. Jean, the CEO of the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center, said Ride's impact on the world would have been tremendous had she come out of the closet during her lifetime.
Throughout her life, Ride supported and was a board member of many science and technology groups and organizations but she never publicly supported gay and lesbian issues.
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"Anytime anyone of signature comes out it's always good but I don't think less of Sally Ride," Jean said. "Everyone has to make their own decision but I am disappointed."
The larger public did not learn she was gay until it was mentioned in her obituary on her website after her death on Monday. Ride co-wrote the post with her longtime lover, Tam O'Shaughnessy, with whom she had a 27-year relationship.
The conversation about Ride's sexuality filled the blogsphere.
Prominent gay blogger Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast second-guessed Ride's coming out posthumously.
... "she could have been an incredible voice in defense of gay people in the military and against the gay ban," Sullivan wrote on Thursday. "She was utterly silent."
But, Sullivan added, "How do you expect that Ms. Ride could have been an astronaut and been out during the 1980s?"
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, the first openly gay American bishop, defended the move.
"For girls who had an interest in science and wanted to go places women had not been allowed to go, she was a tremendous role model," Robinson told The Associated Press. "The fact that she chose to keep her identity as a lesbian private – I honor that choice."
Ride, who was born in Encino, first fostered her friendship with O'Shaughnessy at age 12 while the two played tennis together.
They maintained a relationship over the years while Ride attended Stanford University where she earned a Ph.D. in physics and later joined NASA. O'Shaughnessy, who earned her Ph.D. from UC Riverside, went on to become a professional tennis player.
After graduating from UC Riverside, O'Shaughnessy become the chief operating officer and executive vice president of Sally Ride Science, an organization that was founded by Ride in 2001 to motivate young girls and boys about careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
They both also co-authored several books on science for children.
In 1978, NASA accepted Ride as an astronaut candidate. A year later, she became qualified as a space shuttle flight crew member.
On June 18, 1983, Ride marked history and became an inspiration as the first American woman in space.
Ride died Monday after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Q&A: How Can I Be "Just Friends" with Guys?Filed under Biblical Womanhood | Singleness | Relationship Advice | Purity | Q&A
Q. I am 18 years old and would like to know how to be "just friends" with the guys in our church, but don't know how. Can you give me any advice?
A. It wasn't so long ago that I was navigating my way through the teen years and into early adulthood. One issue always lurking in the shadows was "friendships with guys." How do these relationships look different from those with my girlfriends? How much time do I spend with them? Is it okay to hang out one on one or talk on the phone?
I always wished for a simple set of rules—a little list of "do's and dont's" that I could carry around in my pocket. These rules would guarantee that I would no longer have to worry about that little conscience of mine. However, I learned early on that this one was a wisdom issue, and that Scripture was the primary source for that wisdom.
In 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Paul tells Timothy that he should, "Treat…younger women like sisters, in all purity." Now if the guys are going to treat us as "sisters in all purity," then we in turn must act like sisters, in purity! Here in this verse is wisdom we so desperately need. We must ask ourselves—do I treat my guy friends as I would my own brother? Am I walking in absolute purity toward all young men?
For myself, I realized that my heart often had many competing motives at work in my relationships with guys. Instead of thinking and acting like a sister, I sometimes found myself wanting attention from a particular guy. I also wanted other girls to think I had a sufficient number of guys that called me "friend." Often, the motives behind my relationships with guys were not pure, or God-honoring.
That is why it was so helpful that my mom and I kept a running dialogue on this issue. We didn't have some kind of formal debriefing once a week, but talking about my guy friends was a regular part of our lives. These conversations were most critical for me in the accountability that they provided and the counsel that my mom brought. For those of you who may not have a godly mom, I would encourage you to have these types of conversations with another older, wiser, woman in your church. We aren't called to live the Christian life alone. We need the help, encouragement, and counsel of others.
I also quickly learned that my friendships with guys needed to look quite different than my friendships with girls. I recall one pastor telling me: "Janelle, guys read into things just as much as girls do. When a girl shows consistent attention to one guy, it can cultivate affection in that guy's heart." While I may have been considering my guy friends as brothers, they may have been thinking that there was something more. That's why my mom always exhorted me to relate to all guys as "another woman's husband." This little phrase was a very helpful heart-check when it came to relating to my guy friends.
All of this said, friendships with guys are not wrong. In fact I would argue that as a single woman, friendships with godly, mature young men who are committed to purity are a gift from the Lord. Paul is obviously assuming that Timothy will relate to other young women in the church, but he makes clear what those relationships ought to look like. As one of three girls (until my favoritist little brother arrived on the scene 12 yrs. after me) I'm very grateful for the guys that were my "brothers" during those years. If we pursue the biblical principles of purity and brotherly love, we can enjoy godly friendships with godly guys as blessings from our heavenly Father.
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Anna Feigenbaum, author of "Tear Gas: From the Battlefields of WWI to the Streets of Today," in conversation with L.A. Kauffman, Mark Bray, Ali Issa, and Ajay Singh Chaudhary. At Verso Books in Brooklyn, November 8, 2017.
How has tear gas gone from the battlefields of WWI to the most commonly used form of "less-lethal" police force? How can activists today learn from the history of chemical weapons used to suppress political dissent and labor strikes? How might we build campaigns against the profiting off protest? Join a panel of writers, scholars and activists who will discuss their work and personal experiences organizing in the face of state repression.
This discussion will commemorate the launch of Anna Feigenbaum's new book, "Tear Gas: From the Battlefields of WWI to the Streets of Today." An engrossing century-spanning narrative, "Tear Gas" is the first history of this weapon, and takes us from military labs and chemical weapons expos to union assemblies and protest camps, drawing on declassified reports and witness testimonies to show how policing with poison came to be.
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Over the past decade, CARE Ethiopia has employed a rights-based and comprehensive approach that considers all the inputs a young person...
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Empowering Girls to Learn and Lead
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The Power to Lead Alliance (PTLA) aimed to create, strengthen, and scale-up diverse leadership opportunities for girls in six countries [Egypt, Honduras, India, Malawi, Tanzania, and Yemen] through extra-curricular activities, social networks, and civic action.
CARE's work in girls' leadership is based on our gender empowerment framework, which asserts that three interactive dimensions of empowerment – agency, supportive relations, and structures – must be addressed in programming to sustain transformative outcomes for the well-being of girls, boys, and women.
Here are a few of the activities we engaged in:
Availability of diverse extracurricular activities for girls is deemed essential for strong leadership development. Girls must have opportunities outside of school classes to develop their social skills, intellect, and leadership through organized activities.
PTLA provided the setting for girls and boys to practice their leadership skills through a variety of activities, including: sports, health, arts/drama, debate, music, youth council/boards, life skills groups, academic clubs, scouts, awareness campaigns, environment work and classroom support. Of these activities, sports, arts and drama had the highest involvement of both girls and boys in all six countries, although awareness campaigns were also popular with girls.
Girls developed social networks naturally through the group nature of all of these activities, and even became involved in community action through the civic action components of some projects, which in turn improved organizational and decision-making skills.
In many cases, girls had to overcome social stigma and familial or community discouragement from participating in the activities; these barriers were most frequently overcome through youth advocacy, program outreach, and trust building activities between program staff, youth, and families.
"Before this program, I couldn't do or say anything. Now I can convince my brothers to do something. I attend meetings and fight for my ideas."
– A girl from Egypt
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In all six countries, girls were highly involved with organizing activities and public events, such as lobbying at community meetings in Tanzania and initiating public discussions about illegal practice of early marriage in India.
Girls and boys involved in PTLA demonstrated an increased capacity for sharing their thoughts and ideas with others (e.g. teachers, classmates, family members, and authorities). Girls also reported higher levels of self-confidence and were more likely to speak in public, confidently answer teachers' questions, ask questions in class, and volunteer for tasks.
Girls involved in PTLA felt empowered to question others' views, formulate their own opinions, and make their own decisions about activity participation, all important first steps towards girls realizing their own agency. Girls also discussed personal career aspirations and dreams for the future.
Girls in Yemen reported helping others solve conflicts at home and school and problem-solving with parents without exacerbating the situation. Girls in other countries also reported solving problems through discussion and calming down others who seemed ready to fight, thus avoiding violence or conflict.
Women in PTLA communities were generally supportive of girls' rights, and overall communities that experienced girls' empowerment also saw improvements in women's empowerment. Men's and boys' attitudes toward girls' empowerment were generally improved, but often an improvement in attitude did not yet correspond with a change or improvement in action (e.g. saying that girls have a right to play football, but not allowing them to actually do so).
An overall change in perception of girls' roles was observed across communities, with specific examples including: opening spaces for girls to play sports in Egypt, greater freedom of movement for girls in villages in India, and more priority given to girls completing homework than household chores in Yemen.
Girls in all five countries had significantly higher scores on Gender Equity Index (GEI) questionnaires compared to girls who were not involved with PTLA; girls in Malawi exhibited the greatest difference, with PTLA girls scoring 78% agreement while non-PTLA girls agreed with only 10% of the items on the scale.
Boys in four of the five countries had significantly higher scores on GEI questionnaires compared to boys not involved with PTLA; boys in Malawi again exhibited the greatest difference, with PTLA boys scoring 77% agreement and non-PTLA boys 9%.
Girls in four of the five countries had significantly higher scores on gendered social norms scales compared to girls not involved with PTLA; girls in India exhibited the greatest difference, with PTLA girls scoring 46% agreement and non-PTLA girls only 12%, while PTLA girls in Tanzania, Honduras, and Malawi all agreed with more than 65% of items on the scale.
Boys in four of the five countries had significantly higher scores on gendered social norms scales compared to boys not involved with PTLA; PTLA boys in Tanzania, Honduras, and Malawi all agreed with more than 65% of items on the scale.
Some country-specific achievements include:
In Egypt, girls' participation in the civic arena appears to have improved; some girls even competed for student union president and vice president. Teachers' and mentors' skills and knowledge also improved through program implementation, and community development associations (CDA) have developed stronger links with schools through support of sports activities.
In Honduras, children began to sell paintings, embroidery, and bakery products in order to support other children and help them to learn those skills, demonstrating important decision-making skills and initiative in improving living conditions and social environment. 10-14 year-old girls also participated in forums with leaders at the municipal level, where they shared their desire to improve educational, health, and family financial situations.
In India, staff observed that interactions between boys and girls began to occur more frequently just one year into the program. Younger boys became interested in learning stitching, rolling chapattis, and helping with household chores, which are traditionally female activities and responsibilities, and some even participated in stitching competitions and discussed their intent to disrupt the social norms associated with these activities. It is important to note that most of these boys were young, making it easier for them to interact with girls and not be ridiculed. This same behavior was not noted with the older boys, suggesting that if boys learn at a young age to cross the gender barriers, this could set a precedent for more enduring change in their attitudes toward girls.
In Tanzania, girls began applying leadership skills in their families in order to influence decisions by encouraging younger siblings to attend school and talked to parents about joining the village savings and loan program in order to get money for school fees. Girls also appeared to be influencing others in village forums and in ward development committees. They negotiated for representation on these committees, and have used that opportunity to request that schools provide official time for students to participate in sports activities.
In Yemen, boys have become more accepting of their sisters attending school, and have even reported doing homework together. Community attitudes also appear to be changing, as more girls are participating in extracurricular activities than ever before.


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I wear jeans a lot, I think that they are my go-to piece of clothing, and I am excited about the launch of a new jeans brand for women Beg, Borrow or Steal.
Its first collection for autumn/winter 2011 is made up of four styles, which have the most amazing names inspired by iconic women: the 'Carrie' a skinny jean, the 'Sienna' a boot cut, the 'Grace' all about the straight fit, and my favourite the 'Kimberly' a skinny flare.
The jeans are also offered in a fab number of washes and colours, I love the raspberry and emerald blue finishes; and you have to touch these beauties as they are the softest denim I have ever touched. I can't wait to try them on!!
The new collection is priced between £55 and £75, and will be available from July at stores including House of Fraser and John Lewis.


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What is the default session time-out on my Windows Virtual Private Server?
Your Windows Virtual Private Server (VPS) times out after 5 minutes if Remote Desktop is shut down without logging off, or after 15 minutes if there is no activity.
This means that when you connect to your Windows Virtual Private Server (VPS) using Remote Desktop Connection, your server will log you out automatically if you close Remote Desktop or stop working on your server.


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There are 3 million African American Catholics in the United States.
Of Roman Catholic parishes in the United States, 798 are considered to be predominantly African American. Most of those continue to be on the East Coast and in the South. Further west of the Mississippi River, African American Catholics are more likely to be immersed in multicultural parishes as opposed to predominantly African American parishes.
About 76% of African American Catholics are in diverse or shared parishes and 24% are in predominately African American parishes.
At present there are 13 living African American bishops, of whom 8 remain active.
Currently, five U.S. dioceses are headed by African American bishops, including one archdiocese.
There are 250 African American priests, 437 deacons, and 75 men of African descent in seminary formation for the priesthood in the United States.
There are 400 African American religious sisters and 50 religious brothers.
The Black population in the United States is estimated to be just over 36 million people (13% of the total U.S. population).
By the year 2050, the Black population is expected to almost double its present size to 62 million, and it will increase its percentage of the population to 16%.
Sources: www.uspapalvisit.org/backgrounders/african_american.htm
The Catholic Church: By the Numbers, USCCB Office of Media Relations (2012)
Updated: Feb. 2017
Good news! For travelers, students, military families and persons relocating for employment, there is no need to skip Mass. Likewise, African American Catholics who wish to grow in faith with other African American Catholics need not despair of finding a "Church Home" in the Catholic Christian tradition. What follows is a compilation of Catholic parishes that are predominantly African American Catholics. (read more)
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Warnings up for Colorado winter storm
DENVER – Warnings are up across Colorado as a winter storm moves through the state.
The National Weather Service said Wednesday up to a foot of snow is expected on the Eastern Plains. Residents on the Western Slope are bracing for up to 10 inches of snow until the storm moves out on Thursday.
It was snowing in parts of southwestern Colorado Wednesday afternoon but the precipitation was falling as rain in the southeastern plains.
State transportation department spokeswoman Mindy Crane it's expected to be one of the most significant snow storms this season and snow plows are gearing up to keep roads clear. Crane says hundreds of snow plows are being deployed on the plains, while other crews are prepared to keep mountain highway arteries clear.
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The EyeTV Hybrid TV recording stick is now both Mac and Windows 7 compatible, with the EyeTV software bundled for Mac users, whereas Windows users can watch TV through Windows Media Center. It's apparently the world's smallest hybrid TV tuner.
It's available now in the US and Canada for $150. [Elgato]


text: The Dragonfly Swarm Project uses the power of the internet to allow everyone to participate in a large-scale study of dragonfly swarming behavior. Participants observe dragonfly swarms wherever they occur, make observations of the composition and behavior of the swarm, then submit a report online. Data is compiled from the reports by an aquatic entomologist with a passion for dragonflies. Her goal is to use the data collected from participants for two purposes: 1) to publish data from a massive number of dragonfly swarms in the scientific literature, making this information available to scientists, and 2) to provide information about this behavior to the public. Many people see dragonfly swarms and are curious about what they see. The creator of this project hopes to provide answers to the curious while simultaneously collecting information from eye-witnesses to improve our overall knowledge of this fascinating behavior. Because any given person has to be in the right place at the right time to see a dragonfly swarm, this project isn't possible for a single scientist to do alone. Collecting data from a large network of people is thus the best way to study dragonfly swarming behavior. Participation requires only curiosity and a few minutes of your time, so keep an eye out for dragonfly swarms in your area this summer and send in your reports! Thanks in advance for your participation!


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What is the Institutional Review Board?
As mandated by federal regulations, Lakeland University has established a procedure and committee to review in advance proposals for research that will involve human subjects. The purpose of the review is to assure that the rights of human participants will be protected.
The Institutional Review Board at Lakeland University consists of seven members: A social science faculty representative; natural science faculty representative; non-science discipline representative; non-Lakeland representative; two faculty-at-large representatives; and a Lakeland institutional representative appointed by the President.
Questions concerning research and review may be addressed to the Committee Chairperson, John Yang, Lakeland University, W3718 South Drive Plymouth, WI 53073-4878; Phone: 920-565-1000 ext. 2309; E-mail: .
Institutional Review Board FAQ
Why is an IRB necessary?
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Purpose: After the atrocities of the Nazi experiments of the 1930s and 40s, many nations began to develop legislation to establish the rights of human subjects involved in research. In 1974, the U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare established the Institutional Review Board (IRB) as one mechanism whereby human subjects would be protected from potential physical or psychological harm. Federal policy now requires review and approval by an IRB of ALL research activities involving living subjects (human and animal). The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications for, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction. This mandate applies to all faculty, staff and student research, including that to satisfy baccalaureate and master's degrees.
Approval by the IRB of Lakeland University must be obtained PRIOR to the involvement of subjects in research, including pilot studies. The IRB cannot review protocols for projects for which data collection has already begun.
Federal Regulations: The Public Health Service Act (P.L. 93-348) as implemented by the Health and Human Services Federal Regulations (Code of Federal Regulation, Chapter 45, Section 46.11 6- Protection of Human Subjects) sets forth a common federal policy for the protection of human subjects. The regulations stipulate the composition and duties of an IRB, establish standards for informed consent, provide for sanctions against institutions and individuals who violate the regulations and require more intensive scrutiny of research involving vulnerable populations (in vitro fetuses, prisoners, children and minors, persons with mental disorders, etc.). These regulations do not supersede other state and federal laws; they create additional duties for individuals involved in conducting research with human subjects.
Which rights need protection?
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Three human rights must be safeguarded by researchers in order to obtain informed consent: freedom from harm, respect for privacy, and voluntary participation.
- Participants have the right not to be harmed by participating in research. Thus, they have the right not to be exposed to physical, emotional, or psychological dangers without very strong justification, and even then only after agreeing to participate with fully informed consent.
- Human participants have the right to privacy, i.e., to determine how information obtained from them is used, whether it is publicly shared, etc. They therefore have a right to anonymity or confidentiality and a right to full disclosure (i.e., informed consent) regarding the study they participate in.
- Human subjects have the right to freely choose to participate or not participate in studies, to know what it is they are volunteering to participate in, and even to withdraw their participation in a study after it has begun. Again, they should be informed of such rights.
In sum, a researcher must take measures to guarantee that subjects have given their informed consent to participate. Informed consent consists of three vital elements:
- Disclosure: The purpose, procedures, risks and benefits of the study and the invitation to ask questions and/or withdraw at any time from the research must be given to the subjects to enable them to decide whether or not to participate.
- Comprehension: Subjects must be able to comprehend the information that is given to them, or consent must be obtained from third persons.
- Voluntariness: Consent must be voluntarily given and free from coercion and undue influence
Does my project need reviewed?
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The Lakeland University Institutional Review Board (IRB) must review and approve all "research" involving "human subjects" that is carried out by members of the college community, their research collaborators, and other "guest" researchers seeking to conduct research on human subjects at Lakeland University. The following definitions and guidelines are provided to help you determine if your work requires IRB review and approval.
- Research
- Federal regulations define research as "a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge". This definition excludes instructional activities which are not designed to contribute in any way (e.g., through presentation or publication) to generalizable knowledge. Also excluded are activities related to routine course or program development/evaluation.
- Human Subject
- Federal regulations define a human subject as "a living individual about whom an investigator (whether a professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information."
In making a determination about whether an activity constitutes research involving human subjects, ask yourself the following questions:
- Will the data collected be publicly presented or published? AND
- Do my research methods involve a) direct and/or indirect interaction with participants via interviews, assessments, surveys, or observations, or b) access to identifiable private information about individuals, e.g. information that is not in the public domain?
If the answer to both these questions is "yes", a project is considered research with human subjects and is subject to federal regulations. It thus requires review by the Lakeland University Institutional Review Board. The type of review required depends on the nature of the research project.
Activities That May Not Require Review by the IRB
The following activities do not typically require review because they do not satisfy the definition of "research" (i.e., the investigator answers "no" to the first question above). Most often the following activities are thought of as learning experiences only, since the information gathered will not be used as actual "data" for publication or presentation. However, information obtained via any of these activities would be considered research if it were incorporated into a publication or presentation that would be used to contribute to generalizable knowledge.
Classroom Projects
In many academic programs, knowledge of research methods/methodology is vital to a well-rounded education. Instructors may encourage their students to design small projects simply to teach them how to properly conduct research. In most cases, the data will not be used to contribute to generalizable knowledge and may not require IRB review.
Program Evaluations
Investigators may gather data from human subjects through direct or indirect interaction for purposes of program evaluation. The information they collect will not be used to contribute to generalizable knowledge, rather the results will be used to improve or develop an internal program.
Investigators are strongly cautioned to consider whether or not the information collected for a classroom project or program evaluation will be used to contribute to generalizable knowledge. If an investigator is unsure about how the data will be used, it is better to err on the side of caution and submit an application for review.
Even when projects do not qualify as "research", as defined by federal regulations, they must be conducted with the utmost regard for University policies, ethical standards, and the welfare of human participants.
Levels of Review: Are all Projects Reviewed the Same?
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No, some projects require more scrutiny than others. To facilitate the timely review of submissions, Lakeland University reviews projects according to a three-tiered system.
- Tier I or Expedited Review pertains to proposals being submitted to the IRB in which the methodology undeniably poses no discernable threat to the wellbeing of any subjects. Potential researchers submit a brief application (Form A). Expedited Review requires review by only 1-2 IRB members and a board decision will be made within 1-2 weeks of the submission.
- Tier II or Intermediate Review, encompasses research projects that have at least some discernable potential for harm to a human participant. Potential researchers submit a more detailed research application (Form B). The proposal is reviewed by 3-4 board members, with a board decision within 3-4 weeks of the submission.
- Lastly, research projects that include vulnerable populations, the use of deception or pose risks to subjects beyond those encountered in daily living, necessitate the highest level of scrutiny or Full Review (Tier III). Potential researchers submit Form B, but may be required to provide additional materials/information upon request. Full review requires that all IRB members meet to review the proposal and additionally internal or external faculty and professionals may be invited to provide topical expertise as needed in the review process. Potential researchers should anticipate a board decision within 6-8 weeks of the submission.
The level of review is determined through a series of screening questions, answered by the primary research investigator and submitted to the IRB. Ultimately, the IRB will categorize the level of review as Expedited, Intermediate or Full Review, based on screening question responses and application materials.
How do I get started?
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- If your project involves research and human subjects (see "Does My Project Require Review?"), begin my downloading and completing the Lakeland University IRB forms on this site.
Begin with the Screening Questionnaire. The end of the questionnaire provides instructions for further form downloads.
- Download either Proposal Application Form A or Proposal Application Form B (contingent upon your responses in the screening questionnaire). Included in your application are the following: Project Cover Sheet, Proposal Form, Required Elements of Informed Consent & Cover Letters, and an IRB Application Checklist.
Complete the Cover Sheet and Proposal Form in their entirety. Be sure to follow all instructions and provide attached documentation where indicated.
- Submit completed materials (Screening Questionnaire; Project Cover Sheet; Completed Application Proposal Form A or B; and a copy of instruments, surveys, informed consent documents, etc. per instructions) to: Lakeland University Institutional Review Board Committee Chairperson, John Yang, Lakeland University, W3718 South Drive Plymouth, WI 53073; Phone: 920-565-1000 ext. 2345; E-mail: . You may submit your proposal in hardcopy format through campus mail, or hand delivery to John Yang. You may also submit your proposal electronically (preferred) to . Be sure that you have included all required documents and have named your files by project title (i.e. Mental Health Court Clients_Application Form).
- You will receive an email indicating receipt of the submission. Researchers may be asked to provide more information/clarification.
- Following review, each proposal will either be approved as is, or returned to the researcher with a written statement of concerns and recommendations.
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For student researchers: In most cases, the faculty member supervising your research can answer your questions or direct them to the appropriate resource.
For faculty and staff researchers: Contact the IRB Chairperson, John Yang, Lakeland University, W3718 South Drive Plymouth, WI 53073; Phone: 920-565-1000 ext. 2309; E-mail: . Cases that pose new policy issues will require a meeting of the full IRB. In all cases, an effort will be made to answer a researcher's question(s) as quickly as possible.


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|This week, researchers unveiled several studies of an early hominid known as Ardipithecus ramidus. The fossil skeleton of the female homind, nicknamed 'Ardi,' was found in the Ethiopian desert. It has been dated to be 4.4 million years old, 1.2 million years older than the famous skeleton of 'Lucy,' an Australopithecus afarensis. Writing in the journal Science this week, teams of scientists lay out their analysis of different parts of the Ardi find. We'll find out how those studies affect our understanding of human and ape evolution.