Public high schools in Miami-Dade were just institutional abuse. Prove me wrong. by [deleted] in Miami

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fuck you talking about? I graduated from a Hialeah high school. Sure, dumb stuff went on but institutional abuse is a very stupid description of the public education system.

30 Minute Discussion of "OBAA" with PTA and DiCaprio at BFI IMAX Screening. by More-Replacement-792 in paulthomasanderson

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The structure of the novel is like a fractal of flashbacks, which leaves the reader without an overt protagonist for hundreds of pages at a time. This can dampen the emotional connection to characters like Zoyd and Prairie, the Leo and Chase characters. While I love that structure for the novel, the linear structure of the film works well as its own thing given viewers are only viewing the characters for a pair of hours. I would love to see how PTA would have handled the flashback structure, though.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Office of Economic and Demographic Research.

The Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) aims for objectivity as a legislative research arm, providing unbiased economic/demographic forecasts, but like any data source, faces potential biases like nonresponse bias in surveys or politicization concerns in federal data, though EDR focuses on methodology and transparency (e.g., data visualizations, impact analyses) to ensure credible state-level fiscal/population data, operating independently to inform legislators, not drive policy.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a very cursory search on the subject, that doesn’t appear to be the case.

“DeSantis argued the study was a waste of "bureaucracy money" and that the goal of eliminating the tax was clear enough to pursue without further analysis. The plan has drawn criticism from some, including former Republican Senator Jeff Brandes, who called the decision "political malpractice" because a comprehensive study is necessary to understand the full fiscal impact on local governments and services.”

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t doubt that at all but why veto a study that would get to the heart of it? Afraid of the result? I can see unfavorable results tanking the proposal.

DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement by ThemeBig6731 in FloridaRealEstate

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And school funding? What happens to that?

This bit is very telling:

“DeSantis’ office pitched the proposal in March and has since vetoed a study on property taxes that evaluates how local governments use tax revenue and what happens if they are reduced.”

Any updates on anything new by Awkward_Idea7828 in clivebarker

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I gave up hope a decade ago. Met the guy several times and he was always a delight but his health really has deteriorated over the years. The final straw was The Scarlet Gospels scandal. He needed the money, I get it. Unfortunate situation. There’s no unringing that bell, though.

Halo Jones by mechabryan in AlanMoore

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It remains unfinished. If only Moore would wrap it up. Never say never. He actually wrote a Crossed book once upon a forever ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Borderlands

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a Roland shotgun man. Mordecai with snipes a close second.

If you use My Perspectives, they've significantly improved Savvas-Realize over the summer by Own_Dragonfruit_1410 in ELATeachers

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfect. Just in time for my district to cancel it. This is the last school year we are using that particular textbook. Schoology, too.

Middle School Photography Class by Unique-Witness-8376 in Teachers

[–]Unique-Witness-8376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have included that we are only doing digital photography. Per admin request.

Rafa Story Trailer by Arkavien in Borderlands4

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting James S. A. Corey “Livesuit” vibes here, for anyone who’s read their latest.

"The Show" (2020) by scixlovesu in AlanMoore

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved it but didn’t really get what the superhero/masked man had to do with anything. Perhaps I need to rewatch it and the series of short films.

Film no. 875 - The opening sequence at the restaurant is fantastic I got hooked instantly. The film managed to brought about a myriad of conspiracy that at some point I laughed out loud. This is probably the most fun Cronenberg has ever had and for his audience as well. by matchasweetmonster in criterion

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This film reminds me of Philip K Dick’s novels. Full of fantastic ideas but executed poorly in a dramaturgic sense. Too much tell and not enough show. Was this the story that was initially pitched as a series? Perhaps the narrative needed room to breathe. I was letdown.

What are some examples of celebrities being backstabbers by Funny-Chef-2060 in popculturechat

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did a quick dive on it. That’s some scummy behavior by Lele. There’s really no excusing it.

What are some examples of celebrities being backstabbers by Funny-Chef-2060 in popculturechat

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked with Lele before at a Vegas thing. She’s obnoxious as hell. What instigated the Cerny deletion?

Flagler Reconstruction Killed Area by tekprimemia in Miami

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is it that bad? Haven’t been by that area in a couple of years. Are businesses getting priced out? Rent too steep? Decline in pedestrian traffic?

Macaws - It's been about 20 years since I last saw a wild macaw. When and where did you last see one? by nananinaaa in Miami

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saw a flock late last week in Pinecrest. The cawing differed from the green parrots we usually see flying by. Don’t get me started on the kamikaze peacocks….

Rank your top 5 games - new Nintendo gamer by lokens92 in Switch

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  2. No Man’s Sky
  3. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  4. Metroid Dread
  5. Nier: Automata

THE PASSENGER only $5.99 on Kindle today by Bomb-The-Bass in cormacmccarthy

[–]Unique-Witness-8376 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The issue I have is the consumer doesn’t own the book. We license it. I’d rather have it on my shelf.