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The television screen flickered as the news came back from a commercial. News anchor Stone Phillips was the picture of poise and professionalism that won him rave reviews from critics. At this moment, his face betrayed a softer side to him that most of the viewing audiences were not privileged to see. “We end tonight with this news that just came in. Tyler Wilcox, the Red Sox pitcher that was quickly becoming a fan favorite in the world of baseball has died. He was twenty-six. He was struck in the head yesterday during ball practice and was rushed to the hospital where after several hours of surgery, the doctors declared him brain-dead. There is no official word from the Red Sox team, but his family is reported to be planning a private memorial service. The entire baseball community is saddened by this tragic loss.”  The sun hung high in the bright early August sky. Twelve year old Kyle McDaniel was riding his bike toward his favorite park near his house. A bright, lanky boy w

Movies have been part of American culture since the first silent black and white film.  Everyone has that one movie that sticks on their mind long after they see it.  Folks who know me know that Star Wars runs in my blood.  But, I will say that one movie for me personally is Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.  In the next few paragraphs, I will explain my fascination with this classic film and give some give insight into one of greatest suspense films of all time. In case you are one of the rare breed that hasn't seen this film, Psycho opens in Phoenix,  Arizona. Marian and Sam having an affair outside of wedlock in a hotel during Marion's lunch hour.  After Sam vents his anger at having the lack of funds because of his alimony and his late father's debts, Marian returns to her job as a secretary at a real estate agency.  A client is closing a deal on his daughter's house with forty thousand dollars in cash.  Marian is entrusted to deposit the cash in a safe depos