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While high-stakes tests like those in Texas have propelled some schools to ditch art and music and "focus on the basics," Fox Tech has expanded its cultural offerings--a move that has kept students such as Reyes interested in school. Test prep is confined to half-hour "blitz" classes during the five weeks leading up to the state exams. Entering freshmen get to choose which of the four schools-within-a-school to enter: Internet Design (where students can earn coveted Adobe certifications), Career Studies (auto shop, construction, cosmetology, food services and welding), the Law and Research magnet program...
...tired Cockrell, 57, plans to retire at the end of next year, satisfied that Fox Tech has lighted a path toward success for disadvantaged students--and for other schools that teach them...
...singer's divided career hasn't hurt his music. Reveal is a smooth combination of lush, mysterious melodies and high-tech production. It's like a trip through a rain forest on a hovercraft. On Up, the band overemphasized the electronica; on Reveal, the judicious techno touches contribute to a sense of drama and experimentation. Stipe's lyrics remain characteristically erudite and elusive. On Imitation of Life he croons, "Charades, pop skill/water hyacinth, named by a poet." On Chorus and the Ring, he sings, "It's the poison that in measures brings illuminating vision/It's the knowing with a wink...
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...first half hour was spent in my office as every member of TIME's tech department had his picture taken with the cup. Then I put it in its case and wheeled it to 48th Street Pawnbrokers, where owner Linda Tillman sized it up. Linda didn't know much about hockey, but she knew the price of silver. She appraised it at $250 and offered us a loan for half that before three businessmen spotted it and came rushing in. Seeing publicity opportunities, Linda raised her bid to $1,000. "No pawnshop pays that much," she assured...