Sentences with phrase «for circus elephants»

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Anyone on hand for Carnesecca's rambling discourses on such diverse topics as Italian violinists, Portuguese wines and circus logistics — «For chrissake, this is where they bring the elephants,» he said one day upon entering the Garden's interview area — not to mention the Redmen's three impressive get - back whippings of folks who had previously beaten them (Pittsburgh, Villanova and Boston College) might well have concluded that the Garden, the tournament and the entire surrounding metropolitan area as well were St. Johnfor Carnesecca's rambling discourses on such diverse topics as Italian violinists, Portuguese wines and circus logistics — «For chrissake, this is where they bring the elephants,» he said one day upon entering the Garden's interview area — not to mention the Redmen's three impressive get - back whippings of folks who had previously beaten them (Pittsburgh, Villanova and Boston College) might well have concluded that the Garden, the tournament and the entire surrounding metropolitan area as well were St. JohnFor chrissake, this is where they bring the elephants,» he said one day upon entering the Garden's interview area — not to mention the Redmen's three impressive get - back whippings of folks who had previously beaten them (Pittsburgh, Villanova and Boston College) might well have concluded that the Garden, the tournament and the entire surrounding metropolitan area as well were St. John's.

He was also able to «hold it» for about 5 minutes while at the circus last weekend because he had to wait until he got off the elephant ride to be able to run to the bathroom.

Before I left for tour, I coincidentally read and loved Water for Elephants, which is set in a depression - era circus.

Then it was used for the biggest circus star in Reno, an elephant, in the 1945 - 1999.

Animal rights advocates for years have protested the use of elephants in circuses, citing what they said were cruel treatment of the animals and conditions that can dramatically shorten their lifespans compared with elephants in the wild.

Then there are statewide bills including legislation to prohibit the use of elephants in circus acts and other «entertainment acts,» such as for rides or in parades.

Much of his work with elephants has been as a consultant for medical management and breeding programs at several zoo and circuses in North America.

Based on the book by Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants follows Depression - era veterinarian Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson) as he impulsively decides to join a traveling circus - with problems ensuing as Jacob begins to fall for the wife (Reese Witherspoon's Marlena) of owner / animal trainer August Rosenbluth (Christoph Waltz).

There's little doubt that Water for Elephants gets off to an exceedingly promising start, as filmmaker Francis Lawrence, working from Richard LaGravenese's screennplay, opens the proceedings with a modern - day sequence revolving around an older Jacob's (Hal Holbrook) arrival at a contemporary circus.

Composed by James Newton HowardSony Classical / 2011 / 60:15 Another of those circus - based romantic dramas set during the great depression, Water for Elephants is based on the novel by Sarah Gruen and di

Another of those circus - based romantic dramas set during the great depression, Water for Elephants is based on the novel by Sarah Gruen and directed by Francis Lawrence, changing pace considerably from his previous film, I Am Legend.

Otherwise, from a technical aspect, «Water for Elephants» looks great, evoking both the period and circus atmosphere beautifully.

Like the feeling you had as a kid attending the circus, Water for Elephants casts a magical spell on you, with or without the perfunctory romance.

What hasn't changed is Lawrence's handle on creating fine visuals, with Water for Elephants offering plenty of opportunity for the music video director to strut his stuff through the glitz and majesty of circus spectacle.

Good, then, that the reins have passed from «Hunger Games» helmer Gary Ross to Francis Lawrence — a director with a firm grasp of large - canvas filmmaking, equally skilled at tense, white - knuckle sci - fi («I Am Legend») and bald, unapologetic romance (as evidenced by his excellent yet underseen circus swooner, «Water for Elephants»).

Water for Elephants Rated PG - 13 for moments of intense violence and sexual content Available on DVD and Blu - ray After falling in love with the novel by Sara Gruen, I so badly wanted this romance that takes place in a depression - era circus to be legendary, but instead we merely got a good but forgettable love story.

One reviewer, who didn't appreciate Water for Elephants, wrote the story off as melodramatic - to which one has to respond, how could a book about the circus not be melodramatic when melodrama virtually defines the circus!

Water for Elephants is the story of Jacob Jankowski (played by Hal Holbrook and Pattinson), an old man in a nursing home reflecting on his remarkable life spent with the Benzini Brothers, a second - rate depression - era circus.

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For example, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was slapped with the largest penalty of its kind in U.S. history for abusing elephants and lions after PETA urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action against Ringling and presented indisputable evidence of the circus's animal abuse, including beatings, the death of a lion, lame elephants forced to perform despite chronic pain, and a baby elephant who died during a training routiFor example, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was slapped with the largest penalty of its kind in U.S. history for abusing elephants and lions after PETA urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action against Ringling and presented indisputable evidence of the circus's animal abuse, including beatings, the death of a lion, lame elephants forced to perform despite chronic pain, and a baby elephant who died during a training routifor abusing elephants and lions after PETA urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action against Ringling and presented indisputable evidence of the circus's animal abuse, including beatings, the death of a lion, lame elephants forced to perform despite chronic pain, and a baby elephant who died during a training routine.

For circus or zoo animals (e.g., elephants, primates, circus dogs): Report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care, Regional Office, Raleigh, N.C. at 919-716-5532, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.

An active board and statewide structure has provided MFOA with the ability to organize an develop coinciding two - year campaigns to support revamping the State Animal Welfare Program, addressing the cruelty of coyote snaring and treatment of circus elephants, from establishing our «Dogs Chained for Life» and Pet Club programs to submitting a State referendum to ban bear baiting, hounding and trapping, from focuses on canned hunting, puppy mills, horse racing / slaughter to the eight pieces of legislation that have improved the lives of Maine's dogs and cats, MFOA has led the way in Maine.

And for some reason, Cavendish and his men are utterly obsessed with the lone circus elephant in the game.

The onslaught of these dreamlike hardedge pop works derived from Robert William's successful magazine catering to street artists the world over is enough to make me feel sorry for Artforum, which feels so old and tired, like a hobbled circus elephant, here at ArtPad.

For example, if I assume I have a perfectly smooth elephant with negligible mass lots of interesting circus tricks would follow.

There is an option for cat fans too, but sadly nothing for hobbyist trainers of lions or circus elephants.