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For months now, we have been inundated with pictures of a bloodied Jesus. Without in any way dismissing the concerns raised by this media event, it should be pointed out that the scriptural Passion texts do not concentrate on the details of Jesus' suffering. In fact, there are only three brief, explicit references to them in the account of the Passion read today: "His sweat became like drops of blood" (22:44); "The men who held Jesus in custody were...beating him" (22:63); "They crucified him" (23:33). References to Jesus' Passion seem to be more focused on its effects in our lives than on specifics of the suffering itself.
Perhaps the best way to understand the message of today's readings is to place them within the context of St. Paul's hymn of praise of Christ Jesus. Paul does not sketch a graphic account of Jesus' agony, but neither does he minimize it. He interprets the suffering: Jesus emptied himself; he took the form of a slave; he humbled himself; he became obedient even to death on the cross. Paul identifies Jesus as a man who knew suffering, but he does not portray him as a mere helpless victim.
According to Paul, Jesus emptied himself of all divine prerogatives; his torturers sought to empty him of all human dignity. But his deliberate self-emptying allowed them to apprehend him. Though he suffered, he did not relinquish his dignity. Jesus was in the form of God; their brutal treatment left him deformed. But he freely took the form of a slave, and it was his choice to be physically broken. Jesus humbled himself; they set out to humiliate him. Here again, this was his choice. Jesus was obedient to his destiny; they thought that they were putting an end to him.
The reading from Isaiah is the third of four poetic passages known as the Servant Songs. Here the "servant of the Lord" tells us that he was called by God to speak words of comfort to the weary. Some resented this, so they assaulted him. In the face of this, he did not defend himself but continued to trust in God. Early Christians easily identified Jesus with the "servant." Jesus too preached to the needy; for this he too was assaulted; neither did he defend himself, but trusted in God throughout the entire ordeal.
Psalm 22 is a combination of a lament and a hymn of praise. The psalmist complains of having to endure ridicule and of being attacked. Complaint is followed by a prayer of trust and a petition for help. The psalm ends with a promise of praise and a call to others to praise God. As bitter as the suffering may have been, the psalmist does not end on a note of despair. Rather, praise implies that the psalmist is certain that God will answer the prayer. For this reason, praise is appropriate.
The two readings and the psalm all begin with suffering, but end with trust. The proclamation from Paul goes even further than trust, ending with Jesus' exaltation. These passages set the context within which we should consider the Passion. They do not minimize the bitter rejection that Jesus faced or the excruciating suffering he endured. But they assure us that there is more here than meets the eye. Jesus' sacrifice was the price he paid for being faithful to his calling.
As for the Passion narrative itself, the sobering details of the story point out how easy it is for any one of us to sacrifice genuine integrity. Judas is not the only one who ever betrayed a friend, nor is Peter alone in protecting himself at the expense of another. Many of us know how easy it is for people in positions of authority to sacrifice an individual for what they consider the best interests of the group. Religious leaders, convinced of their own legitimacy, have been known to silence any opposing voice. Finally, we should not underestimate the force of the crowd mentality. It is easy to join it and lose our sense of justice in the process, or to be so frightened by it that we fail to stand by those who might become its victims. There is enough culpability here to go around.
Let us enter into the Passion of Jesus in a way that will move us toward genuine conversion and transformation. Let us recognize our own strengths or limitations in the characters of the story and note how Jesus calls them to greater fidelity. Or let us identify with Jesus. He willingly set aside privilege for the sake of others; he remained true to his calling, despite the cost that was exacted; he refused to meet violence with violence. Through it all, Jesus remained tenaciously faithful to God and lovingly open to all others. The readings of this Sunday set these challenges before us.

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Discrimination Complaints Up SlightlyComplaints from the federal workforce alleging discrimination by the government increased slightly in the latest figures from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, ending a recent downward trend. The EEOC's Annual Report on the Federal Workforce notes 16,752 complaints alleging employment discrimination filed against the federal government in Fiscal Year 2008 -- up 2.4 percent from the prior year. The complaints ...Published over 9 years ago |
Field Poll Finds Californians Want State Government OverhauledFrustrated California voters think a state government overhaul is needed, but a majority believe it shouldn't be so easy for them to change the state's constitution at the ballot box, a new Field Poll has found. Raising the ballot box threshold for approving a constitutional amendment from a majority to two-thirds was favored by 56 percent in the poll and opposed ...Published over 9 years ago |
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Patent Office Weighs Ways To Cut Growing BacklogIn a move designed to improve employee morale and to help reduce a growing backlog, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proposed changes Wednesday to its way of determining how long a patent examiner has to complete a patent examination and the incentives that examiners earn. The modifications, which must be approved by agency employees in the coming weeks, would be ...Published over 9 years ago |
Minnesota Public-Sector Jobs Benefit Most From StimulusMadison — The first solid - if still incomplete - employment numbers for federal stimulus spending by Wisconsin state government show that retaining government positions was job one. Three-fourths of 8,284 stimulus-related jobs accounted for so far were public-sector posts protected by the federal infusion into state and local government coffers, Gov. Jim Doyle's office reported. That included teachers, police officers ...Published over 9 years ago |
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Senator holds up bill compensating furloughed Transportation workersA Republican senator is holding up legislation that would prevent Transportation Department workers furloughed earlier this month from losing pay. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said he is upset by the bill's funding mechanism. "Time and time again, Congress intentionally waits until the last minute to consider important legislation and then declares the billions of dollars in foreseeable costs as emergency spending ...Published almost 9 years ago |
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What Is the 'Great Rotation'?
Is the "Great Rotation" overhyped? Maybe. Steven Russolillo joins Markets Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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... I ... you know well ... the store ... twenty thirteen ... downside is an pees on the Nasdaq is up ... and you also pray no money has been coming back into equity funds after a long long dry spell my own bonds ... now he's starting to see some money when Kate into stocks ... are those two things though related at all or they just coincidence factors in the market Steve was a low ... but compatriot on the market people I did actually ... down in Dallas now working from Dallas right now visiting somebody ... I think ... so especially of honesty on Valentine's Day Steve Russolillo ... Tony about Group or Ingmar to be ... high in the Great Rotation ... is real doesn't matter ... does a great question the irritation Israel in the sense that money is coming back into stock funds and ETF like you mentioned ... doesn't matter is the whole nother question and so ... on I think that that thing and keep in mind is when we cited a study from credit Suisse basically said ... there is no real correlation between the ... fund flow data and actual market returns and so what that means is being seen the market more than doubles off the two thousandnine woes that that occurred as money was pouring out of the stock market for the last four years ... so you people saying no Kayla's monies coming back because cash coming off the sidelines back in the market maybe that's another catalyst for the rally to go higher ... and Credit Suisse is saying not necessarily because ... he's too and these two indicators here are not exactly clear that ... they're not correlated well ... and up and sees the deciding where they they they will debt fund flow data and then market returns the following week the book that market returns and then imploded after worsens the Chinese see if there's any sort of pattern where one would sort of we the other ... and their conclusion was no there isn't at all so ... the great rotation is actually happening yes it matters in the sense that it's good for cash to come back but isn't a catalyst for the markets move higher is the catalyst for ... the Dow on SB five hundred ETF these record highs we've been talking about for so long ... not necessarily ... similarly when you work in a closet there is no respect for MarketBeat down in Dallas ... it is the isthe found that the idea that we ... went over the I in terms of this this route is the money coming into these equity funds ... maybe it isn't driving the market but you know the pot you know the sell side I've been dying for the bond buyers to come back to been waiting for this almost thirty easing late comeback that they can make the day can make a little profit off the right Gilmore Commission ... Kitson trades coming in ... is Italy's good for that is the least of the sell side guys to make some money ... yet if the Fed bad guys are training that this continues then obviously you know this is good news for them ... in terms of actual trading line we haven't really seen that big of an uptick I see trading but has been pretty muted this year so at ease in January early February here so ... I'm not sure that we're seeing a correlation either their between ... fund flows and actual trading volume ... but I think you know this is also ... this is good for confidence I think two is that you see more cash going into the market if you could see a trickle down effect that could continue ... that said though I don't get into side down there but ... I feel this pattern in generating seen this before we seen cash pouring into equity funds an ETS in January in droves ... since nineteen eighty eight that lead in the range anywhere is where money has come out of the market so ... even though you seen a lot of money pull out over the last few years ... that pattern has sort of odd that pattern has released eight in January ... I knew seen sort of a difference there and then it's come back to people pouring out so that's one of the big questions now is now the January has passed all the new money you may be going into retirement funds or whatnot ... now that that that period has passed will this great rotation continue will people he wanted money and since the stocks ... you know whether through January and through the first half and also we do the rest of the year ... that the big question right now and so far worse the missing money coming in or into early February but that doesn't SLE mean that the pattern will definitely continue ... in the weeks months and years ahead ... of the parade now it's a good sign when it issued if it's happening it's a good sign but as a catalyst for the market ... not really in ... there isn't really director of ... the great rotation just a modest rotation and is actually an average rotation ...


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PLEASANTON — The remains of a woman found in trash can in Pleasanton in May have been identified as a missing Stockton woman, and her suspected killer has been arrested.
Ana Flores-Pineda, 25, was found May 24 in Pleasanton, her body badly decomposed in a trash can on the side of the Dublin Canyon Road.
She was reported missing June 12 in Stockton.
Officers from the Pleasanton Police Department and the Stockton Police Department arrested Javier Prado Sandoval, 30, after serving him with a search warrant at his home on Rosemary Lane in Stockton on Wednesday.
Sandoval has been booked in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of murdering Flores-Pineda. He is expected to be arraigned Friday in a Stockton courtroom.
Sandoval and Flores-Pineda were once in a relationship, but investigators don't know if they were still dating at the time of her death, Stockton police Office Joe Silva said.
In August, Pleasanton police confirmed they had joined forces with the FBI and the Department of Justice to try to get leads on the case that had previously yielded none.
Lt. Jeff Bretzing of the Pleasanton Police Department said at the time that though the collaboration had been ongoing since early in the investigation, federal agencies were taking a more extensive role in trying to help identify the woman by providing access to and searching databases outside the area.
Facial sketches and photos initially released of the woman's jewelry did not yield any leads.
In July, a forensic odontologist was brought in to analyze the victim's teeth. However, the analysis would only prove helpful if the woman's dental records were found in a database. It is unknown if the results of the tooth analysis helped identify the woman.
The woman's body was discovered after officers were called to Dublin Canyon Road on May 24 by someone who reported a suspicious-looking trash can sitting on the road.
Police found a body badly decomposed. The woman was believed to have been in her 20s, but her age could have spanned from 18 to 40 years old, according to police.
The coroner's office determined the woman was probably Asian or Latino with dark hair and was about 5-foot-6 and weighed about 130 pounds.
She was found wearing an Old Navy shirt and pajama bottoms. She was also wearing blue fingernail polish, red toenail polish and had three ear piercings in each ear with distinctive earrings. She had no tattoos or other markings.
This is Stockton's 61st homicide of the year. This surpasses last year's record high of 58.
Anyone with any information regarding the case should call the Stockton Police Department Investigations Division at 209-937-8323 or Police Dispatch at 209-937-9377.
Contact Katie Nelson at 925-847-2164 or follow her at Twitter.com/katienelson210.


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Some Tips for Starting a Kickboxing Routine
Starting a new fitness routine can be intimidating for anyone, especially if you are new to fitness or have had a long lapse in your regular fitness routine. It can be extremely intimidating to start a routine that seems as complex as kickboxing. You may be afraid that you are not prepared and do not know what to expect from this type of intense fitness routine. It can be difficult trying to decide what would be the best outfit to wear or if you need to bring anything special to your class. It can seem overwhelming at first, but there is help. All you need to do is search for it and ask for it.
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Kickboxing has seen a recent growth in popularity. Many people are turning to kickboxing to get their perfect body and achieve all of their fitness goals. You do not need to be a professional fighter or have any special training to participate in a kickboxing fitness routine. The best part about kickboxing is that it is easily adaptable. Most trainers can adapt their routines to fit your fitness level and needs. All you have to do is speak up and the instructor will help you through each move. You can take it slow and keep working at your own pace. You can gradually progress in your kickboxing routine and still achieve an awesome workout. Your trainer can take you from being a novice to being a professional in no time at all.
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Kickboxing is a vigorous and intense fitness routine. You will be constantly in motion and getting a full body workout. Your entire body will be feeling the burn in no time. You will be burning major calories, and you should be prepared to use a lot of energy during your routine. All of the energy that you use up will transfer into burning calories and melting fat. The more energy you use the more fat you will melt. You will be shedding those pounds and sweating a lot, so it is important to always bring water to your class. You want to ensure that you stay safe and keep yourself hydrated and having water at hand is the best way to do this.
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You should never give up on a fitness routine just because you are afraid. It can be overwhelming for everyone at first. You need to remember that everyone has to start from somewhere. Your trainer was not always a professional, they too were amateurs and just starting out once upon a time. You need to stick with it and find the patience to learn the moves. Soon you will find your groove and be kicking and punching with the best of them.
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You should never be afraid to speak up in your kickboxing class if you are experiencing difficulties or if you just want some extra help. That is what the instructor is there for, to help you. They have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through each and every move. You should also let them know of any concerns you have before starting a class, such as if you have any medical problems or questions about their qualifications. You need to have an open door for discussion if you want to get the most out of your fitn


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ESTACADA, Ore. – A man covered in blood, holding a knife and carrying his mother's severed head walked into an Estacada grocery store and stabbed an employee Sunday afternoon, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
The suspect, 36-year-old Joshua Lee Webb, was arrested for the stabbing and for killing his mother, 59-year-old Tina Marie Webb, at their home about 10 miles away before the incident at the grocery store.
Sunday's grisly episode first came to light when the suspect walked into the Estacada Thriftway Harvest Market at around 2:15 p.m.
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"I was watching the basketball game and I heard all these sirens go by," said neighbor Larry Cutler. "So I opened up the window and I seen all these cops flying in and all the ambulances. I seen one person get carried out on a stretcher."
Once inside the store, Webb stabbed an employee, Michael Wagner, who was flown to a hospital, according to Sandy Police. Wagner is expected to survive, police say.
Other employees at the store tackled Webb and held him down until police arrived, Estacada fire officials said. He was taken into custody and then taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
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At 2:35 p.m., a 911 caller reported finding a dead woman inside a home in the 25000 block of Elwood Road in Colton. Deputies arrived at the home and located Tina Webb's body.
Investigators determined she died at the Elwood Road home.
Deputies said that they believed there was no additional threat to the public.
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Fleet owners and other trucking stakeholders should be cheered to learn President Obama has announced he will nominate Anne S. Ferro as Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Ferro should come to this key Federal highway-safety post fully cognizant of what trucking is all about as she currently holds the position of president & CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Assn. (MMTA).
What's more, she served as Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administrator from 1997 to 2003 where "she established a strong record in highway safety, regulatory compliance and agency leadership," stated a White House news release on her nomination. "She has extensive experience in driver and vehicle safety having led the [Maryland] agency's efforts to establish a graduated licensing program for new drivers in Maryland as well as a model for older driver research," according to the Obama Administration.
Anne S. Ferro, nominated to be FMCSA Administrator
Her resume includes a stint as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast) in West Africa. In addition to her duties heading MMTA, Ferro serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.
Ferro was named Maryland's Port Woman of the Year for 2008. She holds a Masters in Public Management from the University of Maryland as well as Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College in Annapolis.


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The Finnish Sailing Experience
You might have heard that Finland is 'the Land of a Thousand Lakes', but did you know that Finland also has a coastline strewn with tens of thousands of islands? Finland's Baltic coast is a perfect travel destination for anyone looking for a sailing experience with a difference.
The Finnish coastline stretches from the eastern Gulf of Finland to the western edges of the Åland islands and then north to the far end of the Gulf of Botnia. The shortest route to cover the whole coast is a mere 660 nautical miles. But what miles those are! Time spent on the water is, of course, what you like most about sailing, and so here you are in for a treat. No two minutes will be the same – in the Finnish sea waters you are actively sailing all the time: get a thrill out of trimming the sails as the wind and your course constantly change and practice your navigational skills along a total of over 10,000 km of marked channels as you brush past some of the 80,000 (yes 80 thousand) islands. And never even think about putting on the autopilot because taking the helm is so much fun.
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Oregon Attorney General will not defend anti-marriage laws in court
February 20, 2014
Today, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced that the state of Oregon will not defend laws in Oregon that prohibit same-sex couples from marrying in the state. The Attorney General filed a brief in the case, Geiger v. Kitzhaber, this afternoon, where they wrote, "State Defendants will not defend the Oregon ban on same-sex marriage in this litigation. Rather, they will take the position in their summary judgment briefing that the ban cannot withstand a federal constitutional challenge under any standard of review."
Attorney General Rosenblum issued further comments today. She said:
The law in this area is developing and it is now clear that there is no rational basis for Oregon to refuse to honor the commitments made by same-sex couples in the same way it honors the commitments of opposite-sex couples. Marriage is the way that loving couples become family to each other and to their extended families, and there is no good reason to exclude same-sex couples from marriage in Oregon, or from having their marriages recognized here.
Because we cannot identify a valid reason for the state to prevent the couples who have filed these lawsuits from marrying in Oregon, we find ourselves unable to stand before federal Judge McShane to defend the state's prohibition against marriages between two men or two women.
The decision means that AG Rosenblum will side with the plaintiffs in two lawsuits currently making their way through federal court in Oregon. Oral arguments in the cases, which have been consolidated, are scheduled for April 23, 2014.
AG Rosenblum's announcement this morning is similar to stances taken in the past two years from the attorneys general in Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Nevada, and Virginia. Each of these attorneys general refused to defend the anti-marriage laws, declaring them unconstitutional and indefensible.
Freedom to Marry founder and president Evan Wolfson applauded the AG's decision. He said:
Attorney General Rosenblum is right in refusing to waste taxpayers' dollars by defending the indefensible anti-marriage law in Oregon. Rosenblum is joined by other attorneys general from Virginia, Pennsylvania and Nevada; and even Republican Governor Brian Sandoval in Nevada, who all came to the same conclusion that the state cannot in good conscience defend a law denying committed same-sex couples the freedom to marry. The rapid momentum for the freedom to marry in states across the country underscores the understanding that the Constitution's guarantee of the freedom to marry and equal protection under the law apply to gay and non-gay people alike. America – and Oregon – are ready for the freedom to marry.
Freedom to Marry celebrates Attorney General Rosenblum's refusal to defend marriage discrimination in Oregon. With her support and the continued support of so many public officials who understand the importance of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, we can continue to advance marriage for all.
Read more about Geiger v. Kitzhaber, and keep up on all of the marriage litigation - 47 cases in 25 states - HERE.


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Chicken Madras Recipe
* 4 chicken breasts
* 2 large onions
* 4 cloves of garlic
* 1 jar of tomato puree
* 3 teaspoons of garam masala
* 2 teaspoons of ground cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
* 8 cardamom pods
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
* juice of 1/2 a lemon
1. Find a large saucepan or frying pan which has a lid. Place on a medium heat and add a liberal amount of cooking oil and then when at temperature add the two onions finely chopped, cook the onions for a couple of minutes until they start to brown slightly.
2. Now add the garlic (finely chopped), ground Cayenne pepper and Garam masala and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Now add the ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground ginger and ground coriander and stir in for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the diced chicken and stir until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Now add the tomato puree which you will have diluted down 1:1 with water and the seeds from the 8 cardommon pods, stir and then lower the heat and place a lid on the saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionaly (if the sauce starts to stick to the pan add some water)
6. After 30 minutes remove the lid and squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pan along with a pinch of salt, stir and let simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Serve
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It's not breaking any big news in the blogosphere to say that Tobe Hooper is a director with a rather...problematic filmography. After he famously caught lightning in a bottle with his justly revered debut effort, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Hooper was quickly lumped in with contemporaries John Carpenter and Wes Craven (and often slightly pre-contemporary George A. Romero) as one of the Next Great Horror Directors.
But while his other classmates went on to forge bodies of work adhering to recognizable levels of excellence in form, theme, and style, Hooper seemed to go a little crazy. All but abandoning the gritty, realistic style for which his first film was praised to hell and back, Hooper went on to tackle such subjects as space vampires, exploding humans, and possessed laundry presses, all in a dayglo, EC comics style about as far removed from the "documentarian" laurels of TCM as one could imagine. Certain recurrent themes popped up in every third or fourth film--the Outsider Family being perhaps the most recognizable--but even his follow-up to the movie that put him on the map had more of the comics page and less of the found footage mystique than fans and critics could make themselves comfortable with.*
*I don't mean to suggest that his efforts in this vein don't have their fans--I know TCM 2 is well loved by a certain viewing segment, and while I appreciate the original TCM for its historical significance and stylistic impact, I find myself watching and enjoying Hooper's The Funhouse much more often and vehemently. I only posit that their stylistic difference from the director's best-loved effort works for some to their detriment.
I count myself a fan of Hooper's post-TCM output, for the most part (I'm one of the few I know who really, really liked his Toolbox Murders redux, for instance), and the more of his work I watch, the more convinced I am that people looking for a return to the TCM style and calling everything else "atypical" are coming at things bassackwards. Because that EC Comics color was there, if not from the very beginning, certainly from Hooper's second horror film and today's review, the 1977 backwoods psycho/killer croc movie Eaten Alive. It seems clear now that TCM was the anomaly.
We open with a tight close-up of a belt buckle, so already I'm in love. (The only other movie I know that opens this way, Pick-Up, was absolutely batshitastic.) We then find ourselves in a suitably grimy scene in a backwoods whorehouse, where new girl Clara (Roberta Collins) has been chosen to receive the attentions of Louisiana Lothario Buck (a very young and gangly Robert Englund). After the young gentleman introduces himself with the appropriate formality and dignity--I believe the exact phrase is, "My name is Buck, and I'm ready to fuck!"--they sashay upstairs to get down to bidness. However, when Buck reveals his hankerin' to take a drive up La Strada Chocolata, Clara calls the whole thing off and has to be replaced by two of her coworkers--as part of the longstanding whorehouse policy, "satisfaction guaranteed or double your pussy back." Downstairs Clara sobs to the madame, Miss Hattie (Carolyn Jones, later Queen Hippolyta of TV's Wonder Woman!), "Maybe I'm just not cut out to be a hooker!" Agreeing, Miss Hattie sends to failed courtesan packing into the swampy wilderness.
The only other place to rent a room is apparently "The Twilight," a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the swamp that has clearly seen better days. Proprietor Judd (an excellently unhinged Neville Brand) lives there alone except for the unexplained mannequin in his bedroom (ooer) and the tourist-attraction he has penned in the water off the porch, a 15-foot crocodile! (Which ain't like an alligator, Judd explains, in that they'll eat just about anything they can get their teeth around. Because alligators, as we all know, are nature's most finicky eaters.) Recognizing Clara from Miss Hattie's place, Judd woos her with even less subtlety than Buck, which leads to a surprisingly brutal beating for Clara followed by a tumble down the stairs and then a rake to the rack that leaves her bloody and broken but still breathing. Horrified by this turn of events, Judd does the only reasonable thing--he pushes Clara over the porch railing to be eaten by the croc, then goes for the mop to clean up the blood.
By this time the aesthetic of the movie is well established, and seems to inhabit a stylistic country somewhere between Bava and Creepshow. Everything is lit in stark blue or red gels, giving a somewhat unreal, expressionistic tone to the piece, very like a comic book. Adding to the comic book vibe is the absolute over-the-topness of the characters on display, from harem-keeper Miss Hattie, who dresses and acts like an old-fashioned accountant/telegraph transcriber (complete with vest and green visor), to Englund's cartoonish redneck, to the super-stereotypical "wise old black woman" brothel maid, culminating in Judd's bug-eyed, mealy-mouthed, paranoiac villain.
The OTT train doesn't stop there, either. Despite its evident remote location, after the first murder business really picks up at The Twilight, with each new arrival adding to the cast of comic book characters. Bickering vacationers Roy and Faye (William Finley and TCM final girl Marilyn Burns) arrive along with adorable moppet Angie (Kyle Richards, who also appears as a cute kid in Carpenter's Halloween and joined Victor French in the recently-mentioned sitcom Carter Country) and her terrier Snoopy. Literally within moments of their disembarkment, Snoopy becomes a bite-sized croc-treat and Angie falls into a trauma-induced coma, leading to many vicious hubby-recriminations from Faye and climaxing when daddy Roy, out of nowhere, starts barking like a dog, deepening his daughter's emotional scars.
Harvey and Libby Wood (Mel Ferrer and Crystin Sinclaire), who are looking for Libby's wayward sis Clara. What are the chances? While Libby is kind and polite to the crazier-by-the-minute Judd, Harvey wastes no time insulting everyone within shouting distance, including Sheriff Martin (character actor Stuart Whitman), for being useless in the search for his missing child.
When the Woods drop their bags and head off to the local "prostitution house" to make inquiries, the vactioners take up their marital strife with renewed venom, suggesting that Roy may have got into Hooper's coke stash in the interim--after pretending to crush his wife's head in his hands, Roy shouts such non sequiturs as "Why don't you just take your cigarette and grind it out IN MY EYE?" and "What do you want me to do, throw myself to the alligators? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?" When Roy melodramatically goes out to hunt the terrier-gulping croc with the shotgun he happened to have packed along with his golf clubs, it's no surprise to anyone that Judd helps him out with that last bit of prophecy.
Judd reveals his heretofore unmentioned wooden leg, implying that the croc et it at some point in the distant past. He engages in a couple of odd soliloquies before attacking mom Faye, again beating her rather brutally before gagging her and tying her to a bed, then running off to hunt the revived and fleet-of-foot Angie, who hides under the house and shows herself more resourceful than any other character in keeping (the fuck) away from the innkeeper. The Captain Hook/Peter Pan subtext in the Judd/Angie relationship here should be obvious even to the casual viewer.
After a strange interlude at the whorehouse, Daddy Wood heads back to the Twilight and Libby stays with Sheriff Martin, developing a could-be-romantic, could-be-Father Figure relationship with the kindly older man. Libby and Martin have dinner at the local pool hall, where Buck--who is still quite prepared to engage in sexual intercourse--and some of his rowdy friends harass a scrappy Nice Kid before getting kicked out. (One of the redneck crew, Marlowe, played by David 'Goat' Carson, is a Manson-esque nut who I wish had been in it more, but quickly disappears.) Back at the Twilight, Harvey gets a scythe through the neck courtesy of Judd, who then plays tug-of-corpse with the crocodile in a weird splatstick scene.
While Faye screams and writhes against her bonds upstairs, Judd tries and fails to capture Angie under the house, finally getting the bright idea to loose the crocodile under there to either flush her out or take care of the problem the Darwinian way. He's interrupted when Buck and the slutty pool hall waitress return to stress-test some bed springs, giving some nice Robert Englund tighty-whitey shots for the ladies. The dudes fare better, as Lynette heads up to her room, gets completely nekkid, and wanders around aimlessly for several scenes that define both the words "gratuitous" and "zang."
There's a lot of weirdness in this movie, and it's accentuated by several gleefully odd directorial flourishes. I've already mentioned the constant red and blue gels, which continue to give the visuals a comic book gothic style. The soundtrack, composed mostly it seems of country-western murder ballads, is surprisingly effective and adds to the disturbing ambience. And a late scene in which Judd is tormented by a chorus of female groans--sexual from Buck's partner, horrified from the bound-and-gagged Faye, helpless from Angie under the house--made me more than a little uncomfortable. There's also a through-the-woods chase that climaxes in a pickup truck pick-up that seems to be something out of another--which is to say, a very specific other--movie.
The slam-bang finale features half-clad Libby finding and freeing Faye, Judd engaging in more senseless violence against women, Buck taking his predestined dive into the jaws of death, and the expected Cap'n Hook comeuppance for our weird little innkeeper. The only way it could have ended really, but it's nonetheless effective.
As I say, this movie is OTT from frame one. Brand delivers a powerhouse performance as Judd, mixing The Hitchhiker and Choptop from the TCM movies with a backwoods recluse flavor that within the weird world of the the movie is strangely compelling. William Finley makes a huge impression in his brief screen time as Roy, and Marilyn Burns screams as only she can in a role that requires her to do little else. Crystin Sinclaire and Stuart Whitman put in good performances and share a believable, likable chemistry. Robert Englund does a terrible hick accent (which he would go on to reprise in 2001 Maniacs), but plays the asshole with such elan and energy it's hard not to enjoy. And Kyle Richards as poor endangered Angie is cute without being cloyingly pretentious, which makes her easier to root for, and her predicament that much more nerve-wracking.
Eaten Alive a lot--a lot more than I thought I would, actually. I would have expected the immediate follow-up to TCM to share more of that movie's aesthetic, but it seems that for better or worse that was a real one-off in Hooper's career. Still, that shouldn't dampen one's enjoyemnt of out-there grindhouse fare like this one. It's crazy, it's off the rails, it's MAD, and thus right up my alley. 2.5 thumbs.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Eaten Alive (1977): or, See You Later, Crocodile
Posted by The Vicar of VHS at 2:00 PM
Labels: '70s, 2-3 thumbs, Monsters Amok, Opens on a Belt Buckle, Psycho Killer, Robert Englund, Tobe Hooper
9 comments:
- The Goodkind said...
This is one of my favorite movies of the last couple of years. The first time I saw it I was bored but now it's just so cloyingly good. I love the sequence with Marilyn Burns insane husband.
- January 4, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Like many, as you suggest, I've always written off TH as a one-hit wonder who rode the rest of his career on the coat-tails of his remarkable debut. It's fitting that this is the first MMMMM review of the new year. It inspires me to look beyond past ill-conceived notions and give something unjustifiably neglected a new spin. Thanks for the new resolution.
- January 4, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- The Vicar of VHS said...
@The Goodkind--it was during that scene that the movie completely won me over to its brand of MADNESS. Just wild and wacky and out of nowhere, you just have to sit back and smile!
@Geo--It's awfully difficult to remove TCM from the equation, but if you do, Hooper's body of work looks a lot more cohesive thematically and stylistically. And lesser, to an extent, perhaps--but that doesn't mean "all bad." Of course if your standard of excellence is TCM, then nothing can be more like TCM than TCM, so it's a losing proposition from the get-go. I think. Anyway, there's some good stuff to be found and appreciated--this one, THE FUNHOUSE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, and the glorious mess of LIFEFORCE top my Mad Movie list from Tobe.
Also, I've just realized that despite Judd's frequent claims to the contrary, that animal is CLEARLY an alligator, what with the rounded snout and all totally atypical of a crocodile. Though this might just be another indicator of the character's delusions. Layers upon layers...
- January 5, 2010 at 10:58 AM
- J. Astro said...
I loooove this movie to death, just for its strange and wonderful uses of saturated colors and its almost stage play-like settings. Those techniques give it a flavor all its own.
PS - I also dig Hooper's TOOLBOX MURDERS.
- January 5, 2010 at 8:45 PM
- BJ-C said...
I gave you a blog award :D
- January 5, 2010 at 9:39 PM
- The Vicar of VHS said...
@J. Astro--Yay, I'm not the only one who likes TBM! (Wow, I just noticed that acronym...weird...) I've been thinking a lot lately about how much I dig it when slasher movies use bits and pieces of other subgenres--like Mad Science, or Haunting, or Voodoo, or what have you--and TBM is one of those. And the Coffin Baby backstory? Come on, that shit is GOLD.
@BJ-C--Thanks so much! I'm humbled as a man can only be when honored with undead poultry! ;) The Duke and I will give some thought to how best to commemorate the honor, and who is most deserving of receiving it from our cold, clammy hands. Keep watching the skies!
- January 6, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Highly reccomend the 2 disc DVD set. Very impressive presentation. I like this film quite a bit, and hope more fans check it out.
- January 6, 2010 at 11:05 AM
- bazza said...
i think tobe hoopers early stuff was very promising,and he got the eerie comic book tone just right.nice to see a young robert englund and returning marylin burns.ferrer is a good psycho along with his nasty old pet crocodile.poor little doggy.maybe this is what was on tobes mind when he made crocodile?idoubt it
- January 13, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- raculfright_13 said...
rednecks, killer crocodile, a big ol' Scythe and a hooker with a cheap blonde wig... great movie!
- February 26, 2010 at 12:07 AM


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Peter Williamson, MD
Peter Williamson died on June 4, 2008, of lung cancer at age 71 after a remarkable personal and professional career. Peter was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1958. He attended the University of Southern California Medical School followed by 2 years of internal medicine at New York Hospital and a neurology residency at Yale University. After 3 years of military service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center he joined the staff of the Veterans Administration-Yale Epilepsy Center. Peter and his colleagues pioneered many of the current practices in epileptology with important original contributions in the surgical treatment of seizure disorders.
After 19 years in New Haven, he returned to Dartmouth in 1991 as director of the comprehensive epilepsy program. He was an enthusiastic supporter of his alma mater and chaired the $250 million Dartmouth Transforming Medicine Campaign. The Translational Research Building to be built on the campus of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center will be named in honor of Peter and his wife, Susan, for their extraordinary generosity to the institution.
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There have never been more eyes locked on the University
of North Florida.
For one unseasonably balmy night in January, UNF was
the center of the American political universe.
Hundreds of media descended on the campus to
cover the CNN Republican Presidential Debate. Thousands came to campus to soak
in the sights and sounds of a bustling political event. And millions more from
across the world watched the live debate, which was broadcast from UNF's 1,300-seat
Lazzara Performance Hall in the Fine Arts Center.
It might be the single most notable event to ever
take place at the University. But it's far from the last time UNF's thriving
campus and bountiful amenities will be featured positively in the national
media, President John A. Delaney said.
"This was one of the most important days in
University history," Delaney said. "The staff and faculty worked tirelessly to
make UNF shine as millions of people watched on TV. The effort that went into
that night has already started to pay off. University-related interest has
never been higher."
the stage
Securing the debate, however, was no stroke of
luck. The chairman of Florida's Republican Party, Lenny Curry, has deep roots
in Jacksonville and counts Delaney as a friend. Considering his party's
sponsorship of the debate, Curry pushed hard for Jacksonville to host the
While scouting Jacksonville locations, CNN's advance
crews visited UNF just before the December break. They were impressed by the campus'
facilities and natural beauty, and an offer to host the debate was extended
soon after. But UNF administrators held firm to two conditions before
committing to hosting duties — no classes would be disrupted, and the
University would be reimbursed for any hard costs and overtime.
Both conditions were met, and CNN is reimbursing
UNF for nearly $30,000 in expenses and overtime costs.
makes perfect
Delaney said the campus rose to the task of
preparing for the debate with a very abbreviated lead-in period. When national
news organizations plan a presidential debate, there's usually a six-month
window of on-site planning. UNF had just three weeks. Staff members
worked feverishly on sprucing up the campus in the weeks leading up to the
Dozens of new banners were installed across
campus to ensure the University logo was ubiquitous in live TV shots. Gobos —
large discs that project images on a massive scale — were also used on campus
for the first time. Larger-than-life projections of the UNF logo were featured
on CNN and other TV stations regularly, thanks to gobos installed near the Fine
Arts Center and Student Union.
The day of the debate involved an even more concentrated
effort by the campus community. From setting up green rooms for the candidates
to coordinating security and access credentials, it was all hands-on deck. Extra
shuttles were enlisted to transport 250 CNN employees to the Lazzara and about 330
other credentialed journalists to the Press File room in the Student Union
where they covered the debate by watching a live feed on huge monitors. Additional
space on campus had to be designated for 30 massive satellite trucks from state
and national TV organizations.
Every angle was accounted for during the
University's debate preparation. CNN anchors and staff took note — lavishing
praise on the picturesque Northeast Florida campus. And the buzz around
UNF has yet to fade.
There's been a groundswell of institutional
interest since the debate. Phone-a-thon donations nearly tripled while the GOP presidential
candidates exchanged verbal jabs on stage. There was a significant uptick in the
University's social media presence that led to hundreds more followers from
across the country on UNF's Facebook and Twitter.
Many of the comments and tweets came from
students and alumni, who expressed their Osprey pride by following the
University's social media pages during the debate.
"It was great to see our school represented on
national TV."
"I'm so proud of my alma mater right now."
"The value of my degree just went up. UNF keeps
getting better."
And while thousands of UNF fans followed along on
Facebook and Twitter, millions more were exposed to the campus in the hurricane
of media coverage from national news sources such as The Washington Post and
The New York Times. In all, UNF's media coverage increased by 133 percent,
according to UNF public relations metrics.
Student engagement has also been on the rise
since UNF's time in the spotlight. Kim Diamon, associate director of Alumni
Services, said applications to join the Presidential Envoys, a group of student
leaders who volunteer throughout the year at various University events, doubled
in the few weeks after the event. While always a popular student organization,
the Envoys became highly visible on campus in the days leading up to the debate
as they volunteered a majority of their time to help with preparations. CNN
used the Envoys is myriad capacities — even having them stand in on stage for
the candidates during rehearsals. Campus buzz really started when fellow
students saw the Envoys in their distinctive blue blazers sitting in the front
row during the televised debate, meer feet from the candidates.
Their seats were in front of even Delaney and
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. Delaney said the seating arrangement was by
design. UNF prides itself on its Transformational Learning Opportunities — educational
opportunities that allow students to learn by seeing and doing. So it only made
sense that the students, not the dignitaries, were front and center when the
candidates were on stage.
"It's fitting that the students were front row
for UNF's big coming-out party," Delaney said. "This was their night in the
spotlight, as well as the campus's. We're still hearing from people in the
local community, as well as people from across the country, about how great UNF
looked on TV."
Dr. Ajay Samant, dean of the Coggin College of
Business, was almost 10,000 miles away from campus, but UNF was still the conversation
of the day.
He was in Chennai, India for a meeting with a
potential academic partner for the University when he stopped for breakfast in
his hotel's lobby. The TVs were tuned to CNN, and UNF logos stood out
conspicuously in the background.
"It was with great pride that I saw our campus,
the Lazzara and all the UNF logos in the CNN frame," Samant said. "Everyone in
the hotel lobby was looking at the TV, and I heard conversations about UNF
starting all around me — people expressing interest in the beautiful school on
the TV. It was surreal sitting halfway across the world watching your
University on a large TV screen, surrounded by people who had never heard of
the University until they saw it on the program. Now they have definitely heard
of it."
Campus comes
to life
Dr. Pierre Allaire, vice
president for Institutional Advancement, said the debate was a dynamic example
of all that UNF has to offer. From the abundance of campus amenities to the
active on-campus student population, everything great about UNF was on display
when the cameras rolled.
CNN anchors Wolf Blizter and Erin Burnett raved
about the natural beauty of the campus from their stage overlooking the Green. CNN's
Chief National Correspondent John King demonstrated the signature Osprey
"Swoop!" to the delight of dozens of students who surrounded the make-shift,
open-air stage. And Anderson Cooper spent some time after his show the night of
the debate with students from the crowd, hopping off stage to pose for photos
and sign autographs. He declined offers to "swoop," though.
A debate viewing party was set up at the Robinson
Theater that allowed UNF to extend the political experience to an additional
700 students. They watched a live feed from the same building as the
debate and cheered vigorously every time UNF was referenced or its logo entered
the frame.
The Green, often a peaceful spot for leisure
study and Frisbee tossing, morphed into a hub for debate-related activity.
Students swarmed to snap pictures of CNN's Election Express Bus and milled
around hoping to pop up in the background of a live TV shot.
Some protesters even converged on the Green to voice their opinions by
waving hand-made signs and starting call-and-response chants. Students and
political activists co-existed convivially, and no issues were reported.
Student involvement
Behind the scenes, dozens of UNF students served as vital
cogs in the political machine. Their academic backgrounds spanned a variety of
disciplines, but they all helped make the debate a University-wide success. Most
importantly, each student volunteer came away with a valuable hands-on learning
experience that won't soon be forgotten.
"Our students are tremendous ambassadors for
the University," Allaire said. "CNN staff members told us frequently how
pleased they were with the quality of our student volunteers."
Lexi Dupre, a
senior English major, not only worked the event but wrote a piece about the
debate that was featured in USA Today's College section online.
described her time working as a runner for the CNN Special Events team as a
surreal experience in the way it quickly enveloped the campus. It was almost
circus-like in the way CNN crews briskly set everything up only to pack it all
away once the candidates had spoken their piece.
"The media
chaos left campus about as quickly as it arrived," Dupre wrote in her article.
"When the smoke and mirrors of the week's events cleared, I found myself
questioning if it had all been a dream. I never imagined that I would sit in
the front row of a presidential primary debate or see how one is put together.
When I reflect back on the week, I know I've learned an important lesson about
looking past the podium — seeing not only what is directly in plain sight, but
also what the camera does not show. This meteoric experience is something that
I will remember for a long time to come, or at least until the 2012
Presidential Election madness begins."
Max Lesser, a junior communication
major, also worked as a runner for CNN, helping photographers send pictures to
editors and other event logistics.
He said the public relations
student in him was ecstatic that UNF landed the debate, and he immediately got
to work looking for volunteer opportunities.
"I was just excited to hear that the media would
be coming to our side of Jacksonville," he said. "It's a cool experience to get
our own world out there in the spotlight — in the national and international media
— for everyone to see. When I heard about the opportunity for the school, I
made sure to volunteer."Lesser
spoke highly of his experience and described it as a fantastic building block
for his resume. He learned a lot from being around all the major news outlets on campus, and the atmosphere
helped prepare him for a professional future he hopes is filled with large,
media-heavy events.
He even managed to get on camera — a personal
highlight of the debate.
"I did an
interview for Channel 4 where I got to speak about my experiences helping out
with the debate," he said. "That was definitely my favorite part because I
found it online and sent it to my parents and family."Marija Diceviciute, a
senior political science major, volunteered during CNN's live dial testing for uncertain
voters. Dial testing is a scientific process used to determine how voters react
to situations or speeches. In this case, 40 registered Republicans gathered in
the University Center the Saturday before the debate and watched the returns
from the South Carolina primary live. They were asked to turn a dial when they
liked or disliked something a candidate said. From those results, CNN staff and
consultants were able to gauge overall public opinion about the messages the
campaigns were sending. CNN Reporter Tom Foreman hosted the four-hour test and
his reports were broadcast both on AC 360 and throughout the next day. Diceviciute
said the experience was a good primer for her, as she hopes to find a job in
the political arena.
"Whether I will be writing a research paper for
one of my future classes or arguing the case on various political matters in
the U.S. Supreme Court, I know I will be revisiting my notes and my knowledge
from the event," she said. "I have worked political events in the past, in the States
and in my home in Lithuania. However, none of my experiences up to this point
could compare to this, and the extent of national exposure that UNF received
for the GOP debate was great."
In the spotlight
Emorja Roberson, a junior
music major, sang the National Anthem before the debate with the UNF Chamber
Singers, an elite group of student musicians from the Chorale ensemble under
the direction of Dr. Cara Tasher.
He said it was an excellent
performance to gain experience and perspective about what he hopes to be doing
in the future — performing in front of large, televised audiences. He's had
some nerve-wracking performances before, such as the times he sang in front of
Florida's governor in high school.
But it's never been this big — national TV big.
About 5 million people were watching when he took the stage. No pressure.
"I felt a rush," Roberson said. "The chamber
singers are a prepared group, and we perform regularly. But this opportunity
was huge. We demoed our performance to check voice quality and make sure it was
good for TV. And that was about it, other than checking to make sure everyone
was on the same page. We've done this a lot, so it's more about making sure you
stick to your training. You had to make sure you were on point and didn't have
your voice crack. With all of us together, we were fine."
The University's faculty was also front-and-center during the
run-up to and after the debate. All of Jacksonville's TV stations featured UNF
professors as expert analysts during their newscasts. The programs broadcast
live from the balcony outside the Boathouse in the Student Union.
Political Science Professors Dr. Michael Binder, Dr. David
Schwam-Baird and Dr. Matt Corrigan were among the faculty members who weighed
in on the election cycle during the local TV shows.
Binder said the experience was an interesting change of pace for
him, as he's been previously featured on local TV to discuss regional politics.
"It was a unique chance to discuss national politics at this
level," he said. "It's not every day we have a major, national event on our campus.
That's why I was pleased to offer my insight into the debate, especially on a
day when UNF is in the spotlight."
Bobbi Doggett, an associate professor in the Communication department,
helped coordinate interviews with the TV stations and other UNF professors.
An experienced public relations instructor, Doggett said the event
was a runaway success from a PR standpoint.
"Everything ran smoothly thanks to the overwhelming support of the
campus community — from Physical Facilities to the student volunteers," she
said. "Everyone was on the same page, and it was obvious to anyone watching on
TV. The University was under the microscope, and we came out looking great."
Working with the VIPs
While other students were helping to set up the Spin Room — a room
set aside for the candidates or members of their campaign to talk to the media
about the highlights of the debate after it was over — or assisting CNN
staffers, the Presidential Envoys were getting ready for the crush of invited debate
guests to descend on the Lazzara.
Paula Mercado, a senior
communication major and Envoy, said the scale of the event was far larger than
anything she and her fellow Envoys had ever worked.
"It was my first time working with a nationally
recognized news organization such as CNN," she said. "This was also the first
time that we have had the opportunity to be so involved in the preparation for
an event."
Mercado said she plans to find a job in public
relations once she graduates, so the event was extremely informative from a
hands-on learning perspective.
"Coordinating events is a crucial facet of my
studies," she said. "That's why I can apply the skills that I learned the week
of the debate to my future career. As a UNF Presidential Envoy, I've been
fortunate to assist with many distinguished events, but they have never
involved politics or have been of this stature. This was my first time working
a political debate, and to be honest my first time working and engaging in any
political affairs at all. Before this exposure, I steered as far away from politics
as I possibly could, but I gained a lot from this experience and a better
appreciation of how important my freedom truly is. I have a voice, I have a
vote and I will use it. And the experiences I gained have given me tools that I will
utilize in my future endeavors."
One of the Envoys who sat the front row, Derek
Davis, a junior health administration major, said he was awestruck by the
entire event. Working behind the scenes during the week with CNN and sitting
feet away from the candidates during a live presidential debate — those are
experiences most college students wouldn't ever dare to dream about.
But there he was, designating spots for VIP
guests in the Lazzara and assisting the production crew by shuffling around camera
was incredible PR for the University," he said. "Our campus offers first-class
opportunities for its students, and this should be shared nationally. This
event offered the publicity that we need and deserve to truly put us on the map
for prospective students."
Davis said the debate will stick out as one
of most memorable on-campus experiences for the students who participated,
volunteered or simply occupied the Green while the cameras rolled.
His favorite moment was being able to stand
in as a faux candidate in an off-camera mock debate with Wolf Blitzer to help
test the sound system and lighting. Other highlights include meeting Anderson Cooper
and Republican presidential candidates Ron Paul, Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney.
The experience was so transformational,
Davis is thinking about adding public relations to his course load and pursuing
a double major.
"I can't get enough now," he said. "Being in the thick of it all — I think I'm
hooked now."
buzz remains
A palpable sense of excitement lingers
on campus even months after the debate. UNF's time in the spotlight was a major
success, and planning continues to ensure more national events will come to
Allaire said the community feedback
praising UNF has been persistent and all encompassing. The next step involves
leveraging that buzz for the future of the University.
"We're proud of the reception UNF
received from the national media and viewers," he said. "But we can't rest on
our laurels. We're constantly improving as a University, and the results are
reflected in the national awards we're receiving and the positive word-of-mouth
coming our way. Here at UNF, we're on the way up."
And Delaney said UNF welcomes anyone who
has a national event to produce to take a look at our campus. "This was not
just a one-off for us. We proved we could hang with the big boys and we would
welcome any organization who needs a picturesque, highly cooperative
environment to come see what we have to offer. CNN said they want to come back
and we are sure others will want to be here, too, once they see what we have to
offer. UNF is ready to shine."


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I came close to giving this photo prompt a miss, with nothing in my collection on photographers photographing or cherry trees blossoming. Then inspiration struck and I decided to pick up on the Washington Monument and feature three Scottish monuments to famous men.
William Wallace - the Scottish Patriot who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.[ He defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, and was Guardian of Scotland, serving until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. Wallace was captured In 1305, handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him summarily hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason
His statue, commissioned by the Earl of Buchan, at Dryburgh in the Scottish Borders was the first monument to be raised to Wallace in Scotland. In red sandstone and 21.5 feet high, it was placed on its pedestal in 1814.
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), the Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. The monument in the Victorian Gothic style was inaugurated in 1846 in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. One of Scott's most famous poems has stayed with me since school days.
O, young Lochinvar is come out of the west,
Through all the wide Border his steed was the best;
And save his good broadsword, he weapons had none
He rode all unarm'd, and he rode all alone.
So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,
There never was knight like the young Lochinvar.
James Hogg (1770-1835). known as The Ettrick Shepherd, was a poet and novelist . He was born into a farming family in the Ettrick Valley in the Scottish Borders. After leaving school at the age of 7, he became a shepherd. Largely self-educated he began publishing poems and longer works and rose to become a star of the Edinburgh literary scene and a friend of Sir Walter Scott. and Robert Burns. His statue, in the Yarrow Valley of Selkirkshire, overlooks St. Mary's Loch. Here are the first two verses from one of his most popular poems.
Where the pools are bright and deep
Where the grey trout lies asleep
Up the river and over the lea
That's the way for Billy and me
Where the blackbird sings the latest
Where the hawthorn blooms the sweetest,
Where the nestlings chirp and flee
That's the way for Billy and me
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