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PRINCIPALS
OFFICE
A Comparison for a Historic
Event: About the Obama
Inaugural
By Chris Daniel
Business Manager
January 20th, 2009 marked the
beginning of a new government for
the United States. Without revolution
but instead with thunderous applause,
the Republican world of DC shifted
dramatically to the left. Without
much fanfare or any glorious rides
into the sunset, the once mighty
Bush White House faded noiselessly
into the dusk.
This brings us to this
reporter's recent visit to the historic
event. Having attended Bush 43's
second inauguration back in 2005,
and having contributed to the vibrant
conservative movement of the new
century, I was surprised to be invited
to the Democratic event of 2009.
Initially I was turned off by the
invite, having had a sour taste left in
my mouth by the just-ended election.
But as the media began covering the
ramp-up for the Inauguration, and as
I restudied the history of the event, it
became quite clear that this would be
an American Historical event—for
better or worse—that would forever
shape and redefine the history of
our Democratic Republic. This was
something to tell the grandkids; this
was something not to be missed over
ideology.
In 2005, with the memory
of the 2000 election scandal fading
and with little new controversy other
than swift-boat ads and voter fraud
in Ohio, the second inauguration
of Bush began with confidence.
Both houses of Congress were
held strong by the Republicans,
and a conservative "mandate" was
declared. Thus, the events, balls,
swearing in ceremony, and parade
were done with an air of confidence
and relief—the Reagan Republican
had won once again.
The weather in DC was not
only cold in 2005, it had snowed for a
week, and more blizzard weather was
soon to be expected. Yet everywhere
you saw a Texas styled event gearing
up. The granddaddy of them all was
the TX Black Tie and Boots Ball,
given the night before the Swearing
In Ceremony. Held at the Marriott
Wardman (one of DC's oldest, most
historic hotels)> the event was held
with pomp and grandeur—much
like a Dallas Debutant Ball of the
late 70's. Attendant to the actual
ballrooms were displays from the
various mega-sponsors: KBR, Exxon,
Raytheon, Union Pacific—to name a
few, as well as Rodeo style displays
complete with Bevo and Reveille.
The side ball rooms had $l,000-per-
plate settings requiring an additional
invitation, which had special
guests for the VIPs (read CEOs) in
attendance (ie Mayor Rudy Giuliani,
being presented with his first Stetson
and Lucchese set). The main room
showcased Bush and Cheney. With
five-star meals, top notch country
performances, and a bottomless bar
tab, this ball outshone every other
event including the official balls the
following night.
The day of the swearing
in itself was an orderly affair with
a clear sky but snow everywhere.
Security was as tight as an airport
and the lines were slow but very
organized. President Bush's speech
outdid his first inaugural but the
crowd was composed... almost as if
watching Wimbledon Tennis. Neatly,
we all packed out and headed to the
parade. There, the fun began. For
every major public event of Bush's
administration since 2000, there had
been protestors—some paid, some
of their own accord. With the war
in Iraq at an all time low in 2004,
there was a literal army of protestors
lining the entire parade route. Here,
security was much more badly
needed and appreciated. Just getting
to the official viewing areas was a
nightmare unto itself if you are at
all intimidated with large numbers
of granóla style—unclean/washed,
hemp clothed, sandals-people, punk
styled folks, and retired hippies
yelling obscenities about you, your
mother, and your future children.
Because of security concerns, Bush
didn't leave his limousine except for
a short walk on Pennsylvania Ave.
This really only left marching bands
and military displays to be enjoyed
on most of the route. But when it
was all over, the streets were clean
and people were smoothly departing
via various modes of transportation:
subway, taxi, car, on foot, bicycle,
etc...much like we would leave a
Houston Texans or Astros game.
The night ended with the
official balls—Texas having its own
since Bush was from TX. Bush
arrived at our ball with Laura and
danced two songs after giving a
short speech. After the President
left, the crowd came and went as
they pleased until the nice and quite
Inaugural came to a close.
♦ * ♦
Flash forward to 2009. I
arrived on Friday night and the
air was electric for a far different
reason. Like teenagers before their
first prom, there was an unknown
wonder and anticipation for what
might transpire. DC had once again
fallen to its coldest temperature (but
this time without the two feet of
snow). The city was empty as most
of the residents had either already
left town or were hunkering down.
For example, the friend's place I
stayed at was empty because he flew
the coup to go skiing and avoid the
crowds. Already, army hummers
and other security installations were
being put in place to handle the
heightened security threat and the
record crowds. From all over the
US, folks were flying, driving, and
even walking to DC to take part iij
Brain Foods: You Think What
You Eat!
By Paulina Harris
Staff Writer
As finals roll near and the 3L's
gear-up to prepare for the big Bar
exam, many are scrambling to gather
their study materials, draft their
study schedules, and search for ideas
and tactics to put the competitive
edge in their corner. But, maybe they
should include a trip to the grocery
store in their preparations. Are we
really what we eat? More and more
studies suggest that "brain foods"
can make big difference in the brain's
performance in learning and memory
recall, making it possible to increase
the level at which the brain functions
during exams.
What are "brain foods"
anyway? Although there is no agreed
definition to the term, basically, they
are natural foods that out-rank others
in the nutrients the brain needs to
operate at its optimum potential. If
one were to imagine the brain as a
machine with gears, brain foods
supply the body with the "grease"
between the gears that make the
machine run smoothly and efficiently.
On the other hand, some foods
like sugar-laden sweets and greasy
cheeseburgers would be the dirt
that slows the brain machine down.
Ultimately, they clog up the gears
until they just won't work anymore.
Brain foods surpass other foods in
the remarkable number of benefits
each provides, without clogging any
To understand brain foods
and their ability to enhance cognitive
function and memory, it is necessary
to first look at how the brain works.
The brain is comprised mostly
of fat tissue, but, unlike the fat in
other parts of your body, the brain
is a constant dance of biochemical
reactions between neurons via
neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters
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