Doing magic in front of muggles... - Page 2

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-06-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

This is one of those stories in which you just know there is more to it than what was reported.

No story could be that short...but what the heck else (besides Alex's explainer) could have happened?

JWBear · 05-06-2008, 06:25 PM

What do they put in the water in Florida?!

lashbear · 05-06-2008, 06:26 PM

Maybe he was skyclad when he did it ?

Kevy Baby · 05-06-2008, 06:47 PM

For those in need of further info, there are a few (longer) stories available such as this one.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-06-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

For those in need of further info, there are a few (longer) stories available such as this one.

Thanks Kevy.

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Tampa Bay's 10 talked to the assistant superintendent with the Pasco County School District who said it wasn't just the wizardry and that Picular had other performance issues, including "not following lesson plans" and allowing students to play on unapproved computers.

He got fired for being the cool substitute. Boo.

Kevy Baby · 05-06-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

He got fired for being the cool substitute. Boo.

Yeah, that was kind of my reaction as well.

Disneyphile · 05-06-2008, 09:30 PM

I weep for our country.

Betty · 05-07-2008, 09:34 AM

So why don't they say he got fired for those things instead of "wizardry". Even saying he was fired for doing magic tricks instead of doing what he was supposed to be doing. But Wizardry? Come on folks - what century are you living in? Or is the author a huge harry potter fan and has always wanted to use that phrase in an article?

Ghoulish Delight · 05-07-2008, 09:40 AM

The reality is, they don't have to, and didn't, say why he was fired. As a substitute, he's an "at will" employee and they can terminate him with no justification. And more than likely, the district's lawyers are telling them specifically not to say why he was fired because once they make a specific claim as to why, then they open themselves up to counter claims, whereas if they leave it at, "We don't need to give a reason," there's nothing the teacher can do. So yeah, the reporters went with the most ridiculous headline they could muster.

Puff Nuggets · 05-09-2008, 10:24 AM

Well, "It's On" now.

Spells to Be Cast at Anti-Marine Rally in California
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354689,00.html

I hope everyone there has been practicing their kegel exercises or whatever they need to do to block the powers of these witches, warlocks and homeless people.

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	So why don't they say he got fired for those things instead of "wizardry". Even saying he was fired for doing magic tricks instead of doing what he was supposed to be doing. But Wizardry? Come on folks - what century are you living in? Or is the author a huge harry potter fan and has always wanted to use that phrase in an article? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The reality is, they don't have to, and didn't, say why he was fired. As a substitute, he's an "at will" employee and they can terminate him with no justification. And more than likely, the district's lawyers are telling them specifically not to say why he was fired because once they make a specific claim as to why, then they open themselves up to counter claims, whereas if they leave it at, "We don't need to give a reason," there's nothing the teacher can do. So yeah, the reporters went with the most ridiculous headline they could muster. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-09-2008, 10:24 AM	#20
Puff Nuggets Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15	Well, "It's On" now. Spells to Be Cast at Anti-Marine Rally in California http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354689,00.html I hope everyone there has been practicing their kegel exercises or whatever they need to do to block the powers of these witches, warlocks and homeless people. __________________ "See ya' tomorrow!" - Said to me by Erica as I was leaving for a normal, routine 7:30 - 5pm day day of work.
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