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I've used the puzzle analogy. We need to know exactly (as in not the
bulldozer pile) where everything came from to form a complete picture
(putting together pieces of the puzzle). This would of course include
architectural remains that don't withstand the bulldozer. The news seemed
to like it because that was about all they used for our site.
At 04:32 PM 2/3/1999 -0600, Linda Derry wrote:
>Not wanting to re-invent the wheel, I was wondering if anyone out there has
>something I can steal --- 'er ----- borrow. <g>
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>I need a "sound bite" for work with the general public. I'm looking for a
>simple succinct statement of why archaeology is more than artifacts. A
>statement that stresses context and careful excavation. I'm looking for a
>proven and successful short "sound bite" that resonates well with the
>general public - especially the public that thinks archaeology is all
>about artifacts and that its o.k. to bulldoze an area if you just pick the
>whole bottles out of the backfill.
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>I know we can all go on and on about this but I need it boiled down to its
>essence for those "short attention span" moments. (like when you have to
>talk to politicians or reporters)
>I need something eloquent but yet short, simple, and with a successful track
>record. Exactly the kind of thing that would make it onto the 6 o'clock
>news report or into the bold print in the newspaper. Short, sweet, catchy.
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>I know that many of you that work with the public have probably "field
>tested" a number of approaches and have some favorites. Are you willing to
>share with the list? I know many of us get caught with a camera in our
>faces and could sure use a sure-fire rehearsed sound-bite for "off -
>the-cuff" situations.
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>Linda Derry ([log in to unmask])
>Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
>Alabama Historical Commission
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