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Alex Taylor Says Goodbye with Film

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

And now his last: Love for Lonesome Dove Many of us go about our lives in east coast Martrix fashion—heads down, tapping away at keyboards, biding our time until hopefully some ritual fun interludes. Rarer still comes the time of high adventure—a big trip somewhere exotic or an activity that lands way outside one’s comfort…… Continue reading Alex Taylor Says Goodbye with Film

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Alex Taylor on Ethics and Morality

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Oh dear — government ethics. I’m going to be accused of clickbait, I know it ... I suppose it’s the perceived duty of all published writers to play Grand Inquisitor (I really mean commentator) on public behavior in such a way that doesn’t specifically address a hot-button topic, but calls to question our interpretation of…… Continue reading Alex Taylor on Ethics and Morality

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Psychological Profiling — The Quiet Ones

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

"It's always the quiet ones." The movie Minority Report makes for comparative commentary here. Originally published in the Gainesville Times, December 6, 1988, Prof. Taylor speaks to the notion of Pre-Crime and a police state where psychological profiling is a practice compelled on all citizens. Oh, and please excuse the typos. I think Dad’s editor…… Continue reading Psychological Profiling — The Quiet Ones

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The Hangman’s Ball

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Prof. Taylor examines our never-ending culture of violence in this week’s Taylor Tuesday. Published in the Gainesville Times, November 29, 1988, his Crime Stories column features the career of Isaac “Hanging Judge” Parker, famous (or infamous) for his frequent use of ropes. I'm titling this one as "The Hangman's Ball". Commentary follows the column. Familiar…… Continue reading The Hangman’s Ball

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Oh My Goodness, He Said BLUENOSE

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Alex Taylor Tuesday brings one Anthony Comstock back to light. You probably haven't heard of this gent or the delightful derision bearing his name. Published in the Gainesville Times, October 25, 1988, Taylor's "Nude Painting" feels harmless until you dive a little deeper into the deathly fallout of priggish policies. More to follow. Nude storefront…… Continue reading Oh My Goodness, He Said BLUENOSE

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Choice Words

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Prof. Alex Taylor covers the meaning and origin of a few choice words from the world of crime. To comment, time apparently never favors certain parts of language, as you shall soon see. This column was originally published October 18, 1988, in the Gainesville Times, usually found on the left of the first…… Continue reading Choice Words

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