Burness gets the Massage
John F. Burness, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations at Duke University, announced his retirement in an e-mail sent out today. Burness, as spokesman for Duke, has been widely criticized for his actions and remarks in the Duke Lacrosse Hoax . Recently former Duke Lacrosse Coach Pressler filed a lawsuit over remarks issued by Burness.
Burness E-mail:
It's been a long time in the making, but I wanted you to know that we are announcing today that I will be retiring at the end of this academic year. I told President Brodhead when I was renewed a few years ago that I'd give him two more years. Little did I realize that lacrosse would emerge with a half-life that extends seemingly forever.
Since I've been at Duke, I've had perhaps the best and most interesting job in higher education and truly outstanding colleagues to work with. This place has been on a roll and it's been a joy to be in the middle of it. But I'm coming up on my 63rd birthday, and after 17 years of 70+-hour work weeks at Duke-accentuated by the intensity of the saga of the past year-and-a-half-it's surely time for me to slow down and get a new life. I plan to lose weight and do some writing on issues on issues in higher education-not necessarily in that order. **** and I plan to stay in Durham, and I'm looking forward to continuing to be active in issues that matter to me.
I had a massage this morning, and my masseuse told me she had never seen me so relaxed. Must be a sign.
John F. Burness
Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations
Duke University
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"and I plan to stay in Durham, and I'm looking forward to continuing to be active in issues that matter to me."
When questioned, Waldo didn't say what issues mattered to him. Reports circulated, however, that there was a new pony and a Schwinn bicycle at the Burness household.
Ken
Dallas
Who would send out that e-mail? Calling this a "saga" and complaining about the half life? This man has been an embrassment for Duke. He can't keep his mouth shut.
Looks to me more like a rat leaving a sinking ship....
Rhonda
Remember - the rats that jump first from a "sinking ship" are the ones who can swim.
"SAGA" !!!
What a jackass. It was a false accusation by a mentally disturbed stripper. The Captains gave true statements and the PC Crowd at Duke tried to use it for thier own agenda.
If Brodhead or Burness has any courage they would have stood up against the 88. What cowards!
In your cartoons, why do you always show Brodhead covering up his vagina?
Remember - the rats that jump first from a "sinking ship" are the ones who can swim.
That still doesn't assure them of reaching shore....
Rhonda
No - but they have the best chance of reaching shore. This is stupid. Sorry LS
wondering if he jumped or was pushed....
wondering if he jumped or was pushed....
wondering if he jumped or was pushed....
wondering if he jumped or was pushed....
I'm really not wondering all that much.... sorry
IMO, he jumped to save his own bum. I just love how they say they are "retiring" to avoid further responsibility. The scum just keeps on floating.....
Rhonda
His "masseuse" was most likely chosen because she knew the right things to say. Isn't that what "PR" is all about?
It's the SPIN, baby.
Was his masseuse exotic?
Do you suppose somebody could find a "masseuse" who would have the same effect on Brodhead and Steele?
You think she is from the Platinum Club?
Rat leaving the sinking rats.
Off Topic - There has never been one bad word or rumour about David Copperfield and any woman here in Vegas.
"Little did I realize that lacrosse would emerge with a half-life that extends seemingly forever."
Translation: "Little did I realize those damn kids would fight just because they were innocent."
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21 year old adults are Kids? Parents have control of their behavior - not in the real world. I am sad to see Mr Copperfield getting the same treatment from MSM and bloggers as the Lax case received. Never has there been a breath of scandal attached to this guys name. "Code words" - WOW I remember that except it was Jersey numbers for Lax team. The Feds (in spite of this accusation occuring out of their jurisdiction) had no trouble getting into this but nineteen months later, can't be bother with the team's civil rights violations. At the least, everyone is considered innocent until proven quilty.
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The David Copperfield situation may be just another shakedown. We'll find out.
Right - How come it is two million with Crystal and Copperfield? At first, it was two million found in cash in his storage space and now it is two million to buy this Allaged Victim off. Can't believe this stuff.
I can't believe a communications professional would release such a sophamoric and silly statement. Good ridance.
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