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I remember the first time I saw someone spit at an asylum seeker.
It was 2007, and I hadn't long been working for a local politician. A middle-aged man from Sierra Leone was leaving our Friday afternoon advice surgery, his immigration paperwork crammed into two plastic bags. I walked our constituent to the door and shook his hand. A stranger strolling past the office took a look at our guest, muttered the single word 'asylum', and spat in his path. He barely broke stride.
Cause and effect are hard to unpick, but such things don't happen in isolation. By that time, a campaign to demonise asylum seekers had been raging for years in some parts of the British press. 'Asylum seekers are revolting' said a headline in the Daily Star in 2000; 'Asylum killer on the loose' said the Express in 2003; asylum seekers were "AIDS-infected … overwhelming our hospitals" according to the Daily Telegraph in the same year. The Daily Express ran 22 front-page anti-asylum splashes in a single 31-day period in 2002; The Sun organised a whole week dedicated to anti-asylum stories in 2003. In his excellent book Bad News for Refugees, Greg Philo talks of newsrooms where junior reporters were dispatched to "monster an asylum seeker".
This was the media landscape ten years ago. But are things the same today? What difference has a decade made to editorial attitudes, political decisions and public opinion in the UK? How might we generate accurate, positive coverage of asylum and refugee issues in the mainstream press now?
Those are the questions posed in my new research report, Dividing Lines, published on Thursday by the charity Asylum Aid. I have tried to answer them with cautious optimism.
For a start, there are far fewer anti-asylum stories around (although of course there are still some). Philo records that articles about asylum in the mainstream media roughly halved in number in the six years between 2006 and 2012. And much of the heat in the debate has dissipated: the days of relentless campaigns splattered over the front pages are over.
Meanwhile shrinking, hard-pressed teams of journalists and editors are under more pressure than ever to find newsworthy content for webpages, columns and broadcasts. And this is where campaigners come in. All journalists benefit from tips on great stories: tales of personal achievements in the face of adversity, or stunning political incompetence, or petty bureaucracy ruining lives.
If those categories sound familiar, they should. Some of the most compelling mainstream asylum stories in recent years have met exactly these descriptions.
Footballer Fabrice Muamba was front- page news across the British press for months when he suffered a heart attack mid-game in March 2012. Suddenly his plight as a child asylum seeker from the Congo who had triumphed over so much was irresistible to journalists.
The treatment of gay asylum seekers was splashed across broadsheets and tabloids when it turned out some had turned to making sex tapes to prove their sexual identity to incompetent British officials.
Newspapers loved the story when senior British soldiers had to step in last year and correct the errors of civil servants who had wrongly doubted the service history of an Afghan army interpreter requesting asylum in the UK.
The media isn't about to fall in love with asylum seekers tomorrow, but neither do we have as much to worry about as we did in the mid-2000s. Even sceptical media outlets will carry celebrations of asylum seekers and refugees if we play journalists at their own game and tick all the boxes needed to make a great story.
This week the Daily Mail – a fiercely right-wing newspaper with the most popular news website in the world – hosted a long feature on Ethiopian-born London resident Alemtsahye Gebrekidan. Gebrekidan had been forced to marry at 10, was pregnant at 13, widowed at 14 – and then granted refugee protection in the UK at 16. Only after finding safety could she start to build a life for herself: "I learned everything in London".
There is a huge appetite for such stories. The British media, so long a source of unhappiness and distress for asylum seekers, can and will celebrate their extraordinary stories. The tide can turn. As Dividing Lines makes clear, it is our job to share those stories with accuracy, widely and loudly.


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Digital Identity and Digital Citizenship
5 Excellent Videos to Teach Your Students about Digital Citizenship ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
Ramspott's blog entry best written for my personal taste, but here is a long list of additional and similar opinions:
Bramman, R. (n.d.). Digital Identity Essentials: Understanding Online Etiquette and the Rules Social Media Engagement. Research Personal Branding. Retrieved October 3, 2013, from http://www.reachpersonalbranding.com/digital-identity-essentials-understanding-online-etiquette-and-the-rules-social-media-engagement/
Teach Digital Citizenship with … Minecraft
In the summer, there was an article about physics professor using Minecraft, but that's not new because an MIT physics professor was using rap in the down of podcasting to teach physics and then another one later on was using Second Life. All of them gone by now…
From: Ewing, M Keith
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 4:43 PM
Subject: Eric Stoller on Digital Identity
A couple of interesting links to comments by Eric Stoller on "digital identity" – which he defines as "made up of their online interactions and exchanges."
Character Clearinghouse – Interview with Eric Stoller, 2013 Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values, Keynote Speaker
Digital Identity Keynote at Curry College (full video is about 63 minutes; includes transcript of the Twitter stream about his talk)
Eric might make a good speaker to students (and faculty) …
my (Plamen) note: Keith's email and his suggestions for readings, e.g.
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Nottingham based Artist and Designer Sarah Turner, is causing a storm in the interior design world with her eco-friendly lighting designs. From her studio in the heart of Nottingham, Sarah uses old plastic bottles discarded from the city's cafes and transforms them into eclectic pieces.
So far she's been commissioned by the likes of SodaStream, London Fashion Week, Twitter, the Ideal Home Show and recently secured a place in the final of this years Philips lighting competition.
Read her exciting interview with The Design Hub and find out how Sarah's made such an impact within the design world and what's in store for her next! Continue reading


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Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië
This article is in the early stages of construction and should not be viewed as complete, or even close to being finished.
Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië is the fifth chapter of the Quenta Silmarillion section within The Silmarillion.
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The chapter describes the end of the Great March of the Elves and the arrival to Valinor of the Vanyar and the Noldor on the island Tol Eressëa.
We are told how the Teleri were taught by Ossë in the shores of Beleriand and how they later became reluctant to leave Middle-earth. Those who remained built the cities of Brithombar and Eglarest on the shores of Falas with Círdan their King. The other Teleri arrive to the Undying Lands on Eressëa but prefer to live on the island.
Then follows a description of how the Elves lived in Valinor, in their city of Eldamar, the city of Tirion in the Calacirya and the haven of Alqualondë built by the Teleri on the shore of Aman. Then we are told the relationships among the three houses, and the children of the three Kings.


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Experience the best Peacock Bass and exotic species fishing in Brazil. With over two decades of experience in Amazon sportfishing, we have developed highly productive Peacock Bass, Payara and Giant Catfish trips in Brazil. Acute Angling's primary goal is to deliver the very best fishing the Amazon has to offer and to provide you with the fishing trip of a lifetime!
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We've investigated and studied the regions we'll be taking you to, so our knowledge will help you have an unparalleled experience. Acute Angling handles your complete travel program…from air travel, to entry visa, to pre-trip preparation and even travel insurance. Combine that with the specialized tackle we provide and you'll have nothing to worry about except catching trophy Peacock Bass. Let us handle the details.
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With sprawling views of the municipality of Anchorage, its muddy shores and the eastward mountains, the hike up Flat Top is well worth the crowded climb.
One of the most popular hikes in Alaska because of its close proximity to Anchorage, this 3-mile hike climbs 1250 feet to a flat lookout that gives the perch its name. A moderate trail with portions of gravel, wood stairs, switchbacks and a rocky climb to the final lookout, the Flat Top hike is an easy half-day trial for all ages. Carved by ancient glaciers, the top surface offers a great refuge for photographers on a clear day to savor in the sweet views of this mountainous state – just be prepared for lots of wind!
If you are not up for the hike – or don't have the time- you can also get wonderful views of Anchorage, Flat Top and the valley from the lower parking lot. However, be warned that parking is limited for this trail head and the more sun, the more tourists and locals on the trail.


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Sometimes the good news is the bad news.
Sylvester Stallone has been interviewing directors, looking for someone to take over behind-the-camera duties for "The Expendables 2," reported 24 Frames.
When the testosterone-fueled "Expendables, with its cast of past-their-prime action heroes, took in more that $250 million last year, a sequel became a grim inevitability.
U.S. & World
Last summer Stallone tweeted that he hoped Bruce Willis would have a bigger role in the follow-up, as a "super villain." And now that Arnold Schwarzenegger has moved out of the governor's mansion and expressed an interest in acting again, he could certainly have a much larger role, as well.
David Agosto and Ken Kaufman ("Space Cowboys," "Curious George") have already written a script, taking over from Stallone and David Callahan, who collaborated on the original.
So "Expendables 2" has lost its original director and half its screenwriting team--this is shaping up to be the rare sequel that's better than the original.


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Beat the Streak Report: Tuesday, June 9
Today's recommended picks
Lyle Overbay, 1B, Blue Jays
.444 AVG during 14-G hit streak
Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Angels
10-for-23 (.435 AVG) lifetime vs. Rays starter James Shields
Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers
15-for-30 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle
BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56
Yesterday's results
There were no changes at the top of the BTS leaderboard, as famillehlg, justinleslie and wildtanners all extended their streaks to 31 games.
The wait was over quickly for famillehlg, who received a first-inning blast from Chipper Jones to keep his run alive. But things were a little more tense for justinleslie, who had to wait until the fifth inning for Hanley Ramirez to pick up his lone hit, and especially for wildtanners, who had to wait until the eighth for Derek Jeter to come through with a home run.
Just behind the leaders, gregnewprague also benefited from Jeter's late dramatics to remain in fourth place at 30 games. kbg_1992 and wiq_ed, who hold joint custody of the fifth spot, extended their streaks thanks to a fifth-inning single from Aaron Hill.
Yesterday's Top 5 most selected players
1. Derek Jeter (NYY): 15.4%, 1-for-4
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 13.2%, 0-for-4
3. Ian Kinsler (TEX): 7.3%, 1-for-4
4. Chipper Jones (ATL): 6.6%, 2-for-5
5. Alex Rodriguez (NYY): 4.9%, 0-for-3
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Overall there are 38,095 users of the Beat the Streak application on Facebook.
streak: rank
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10 447
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7362 are serious players (people with a streak of 3+ games)
My brother has streak of five games. That puts him at the 38th percentile.
My top streak of 10 games puts me at the 6th percentile.
But my brother has not installed the facebook application, so he really doesn't count in these stats. 😛


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It's about time! Nearly a decade after releasing "Rivalry at the Meadowlands", renowned stadium photographer Rob Arra has finally published a new Giants Stadium print. Titled "6 Yard Line", it features the opening drive of the 2008 season, as the Giants begin their championship defense with a win over the Washington Redskins. Click on the image here for full details. In stock just in time for holiday shipping!
And the ultimate companion piece to this one: the Super Bowl XLII Panoramic Print, from the Giants amazing win over the Patriots in the desert:


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Many parents I speak to ask me about the SAT essay, its weight in the total scoring, its role in admissions decisions and more importantly how to improve scores. Parents and students often are confused by the requirements of the SAT essay and how it differs from those most common to High School English classes. Many of you might have even heard test prep "experts" speak to strategies for improving SAT essay scores that seemed off the wall and far-fetched. I thought I'd shed some light on the issue.
First, here is what the College Board says:
How SAT essays are scored
SAT essays are scored in a holistic manner by qualified educators. Each essay is considered as a total work, the whole of which is greater than the sum of its parts. Rather than judge a work on its separate traits, a qualified reader evaluates the total impression the essay creates.
Readers take into account such aspects of essay analysis as:
- Complexity of thought
- Substantiality of development
- Facility with language
Essay scoring procedures
Each SAT essay is scored:
- Independently by two qualified readers
- On a scale of 1 to 6 by each reader, with the combined score for both readers ranging from 2 to 12 (Essays not written on the essay assignment receive a score of 0.)
If the two readers' scores differ by more than one point, a third reader scores the essay. Fewer than 5 percent of all scored essays call for a third reader.
What this translates to is that College Board and ETS readers give each essay a quick "looksee" and then make a snap decision. Got it? Great. Here is an essay I challenge you to grade. Click the essay to make the image bigger.
Next, here is your chance to be an SAT essay grader (after voting come back hover here to see the score):
Tune in next time for the strategies given to this test-taker that got his essay score up significantly.


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This morning I wrote a piece: Google Maps: The changing landscape for reviews that speculated on the removal of CitySearch, InsiderPages and Yelp reviews from Google Maps.
They were gone. I verified that on a specific and general basis as recently as January 6th. A reader has pointed out that they are now back. CitySearch, InsiderPages & Yelp reviews are all back.
His search tip of including the site: command in Maps is a very useful search technique. For example if you are looking to see if there are CitySearch reviews for Bradford PA Restaurants enter the following in the Maps search field:
restaurant site:citysearch.com bradford pa
The specific case of the missing Beefeater's Restaurant reviews in Bradford that I had inquired of Maps Guide Jen have reappeared. I guess Google can just misplace a couple
hundred thousand million records. Too bad, I was having fun with the speculation of what goes on in the black box. 🙂


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Every Marketer Should Be TechnicalBlog Post: December 12, 2012
I can tell you this, this post is definitely on to something. I started an ecommerce company 6 years ago and I knew nothing about marketing. I was a developer, more like a hack! But with that knowledge I was able to leverage tools and gain more marketing insight over time. Today my ecommerce sites are highly successful, and I think that this article provides some insight as to the reason. Today's internet marketing has made accessible so much data, that it can now begin to look more and more like a science. I think that this has opened the marketing world up to developers, allowing them to contribute and prosper in new ways. Great post!


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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Mega Cab 4WD
Ram 1500
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD
6 Speed Automatic
City 0 / Hwy 0 Estimated By E.P.A. - Actual Mileage May Vary
Retail Price: $16,405
Savings: $1,624
Internet Price: $14,781
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For full-size pickup buyers, these are the good old days. Never before have trucks been more capable for hauling and towing nor more competent at coddling passengers. Moreover, today's trucks make bold styling statements. There is no mistaking a Ford F-150 for a Nissan Titan or a Toyota Tundra, or even a Chevrolet Silverado for a GMC Sierra. And every one of them would be a good choice from a consumer's point of view.
Visit Southern Roads Auto online at southernroadsauto.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 770-267-0770 today to schedule your test drive.
But it was the Ram that started the high-style-truck trend back in 1994 when Dodge took a risk with a bold, retro big-rig design. That truck transformed Ram from a bit player with staid styling to a big-stage event, and it's run with the big boys ever since, sometimes leading, sometimes trailing, but always solidly on the bill. Whether the '07 Ram is merely as good as the trucks listed above, or somewhat better, is more a matter of personal preference than anything else.
The light-duty Ram 1500 models are smooth and refined. Their cabs are comfortable and convenient, among the roomiest in their respective classes. The Quad Cab is handy for hauling friends and family but even the Regular Cab is roomy. Arguably, the Ram is the best-looking truck on the market. Its styling is bold and handsome, even more so in its latest incarnation.
Ram was extensively re-engineered for 2006, with a new hydroformed frame that's boxed its full length; plus new suspension and body mounts that improved ride, handling, and quietness. At the same time, Ram was modestly restyled, with a new bumper fascia, grille, headlamps, fenders and wheels. Inside, the instrument panel, center console and seats were revised for more car-like comfort, while new radios and entertainment features were added.
The 2007 model year brings refinements that stress safety and efficiency. An Electronic Stability Program and remote start are now optional. Fuel efficiency is enhanced on all Ram 1500s by reduce-drag brake calipers and low-rolling-resistance tires. On four-wheel-drive models, the standard transfer case is electronically controlled, and a front-axle disconnect system reduces friction in 2WD mode.
Ram's optional Hemi engine delivers power and efficiency. It is an exceptionally good engine, smooth and very responsive. The Hemi features Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four of the eight cylinders when they are not needed. The switchover is seamless, and fuel economy is improved by as much as 20 percent, says Dodge. Step on the gas, however, and the cylinders reawaken, ready to deliver the 345 peak ponies that make the Hemi-powered Ram one of the most exciting light-duty pickups on the market. Adding to the Hemi's responsiveness is a five-speed automatic.
Ram's standard 4.7-liter V8, while not as powerful as the Hemi, delivers responsive performance and is smooth and sophisticated, benefiting from a modern overhead-cam design. For 2007, it's available with FFV capability (flexible-fuel vehicle), allowing the option of running on standard gasoline or E-85 ethanol. Full-time four-wheel drive (all-wheel drive) is available with the 4.7-liter V8 for improved stability in slippery conditions.
Model Lineup
Dodge Ram is available as a Regular Cab or four-door Quad Cab. (Dodge also offers the Mega Cab, which is built on a heavy-duty chassis. The Mega Cab is reviewed separately by New Car Test Drive. There is no extended-cab Ram.)
Two bed lengths are available: a 6-foot, 3-inch short-bed and an 8-foot long-bed. Several engines are offered: A 3.7-liter overhead-cam V6, 4.7-liter V8, and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard with the 3.7-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8. A four-speed automatic is optional with the V6. A five-speed automatic is optional with the 4.7-liter V8 and standard with the 5.7-liter. Several trim levels are available:
ST is the base model with vinyl upholstery and wind-up windows. ST comes standard with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, rear-wheel ABS, 17-inch steel wheels and a full-size spare tire. Options include a bed liner, trailer tow mirrors, speed control, four-wheel ABS, power adjustable pedals, 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, and a power sliding rear window for the Quad Cab.
SLT comes standard with the 4.7-liter V8, six-disc CD changer, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, overhead console with mini-trip computer and compass, speed control, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Options include a navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, UConnect Bluetooth hands-free wireless communication, bucket seats with leather upholstery, six-way power driver seat and 20-inch aluminum wheels. A power sunroof and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system are available for SLT Quad Cabs.
Laramie is the luxury trim level. It comes standard with dual-zone climate control, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, four-wheel ABS, security alarm, and Sentry Key engine immobilizer. Leather seats are standard, with a split 40/20/40 bench up front and power adjustment for the driver. Laramie is available only with the Quad Cab and comes with the automatic transmission.
The Ram Sport comes with the Hemi engine and five-speed automatic transmission, unique cloth-faced bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, body-color grille and bumper fascia, fog lamps, and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels. Options are the same as for the SLT.
The TRX4 Off-Road model comes with unique 17-inch aluminum wheels, P265 all-terrain tires, limited-slip differential, skid plates for the transfer case and front suspension, special red-painted shock absorbers, body-color grille surround, tow hooks, and fog lamps. Otherwise, TRX4 is trimmed like an SLT. TRX4 comes with 4WD only, but there's also a TRX package for 2WD models. Options exclusive to TRX4 include LT275 light-truck tires.
A Trailer Tow Group includes a Class IV hitch receiver, seven-circuit wiring harness, 750-amp battery, heavy-duty engine cooling and auxiliary transmission oil cooler when equipped with automatic transmission. There's also a Work Special package designed for affordability with gray bumpers, grille, and 17×7 steel wheels.
Safety features include optional side-curtain airbags designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover. We recommend getting them; head injuries are the leading cause of death in side impacts. The Ram was awarded the highest possible rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's offset frontal crash test. Three-point shoulder belts are provided at all locations, including the rear center seat. An electronic stability program (ESP) is optional.
The 2007 Dodge Ram presents a bold, distinctive appearance with its big horse-collar grille and Freightliner fenders. The concept dates back a dozen years, but it received a major redesign for 2002 and a makeover for 2006. The headlamps cut back deeper into the fenders, and a flattened front bumper on Sport and Laramie emphasizes Ram's big-rig image. A slot in the front bumper aids engine cooling and air conditioner performance.
Ram's trademark front grille remains one of the most instantly recognizable front ends on the road. A thick band of chrome surrounds the grille on ST, SLT and Laramie; the band is body color on Sport models and grey on Work Specials. The broad, sloping hood has a pronounced crown that falls over the sides to the prominent front fenders.
A fast, raked-back windshield enhances aerodynamics and water management, while gracefully blending modern sleekness with Ram's retro lower body. The leading edge of the front door overlaps the A-pillar, creating a smooth transition from the front of the cab to the side. Everything is smooth and integrated. The big side mirrors, great for visibility, are mounted on platforms to minimize wind noise, and a channel has been specially designed to keep water off of the mirrors. A small spoiler at the top of the tailgate, new last year, is said to improve fuel efficiency.
Rams sit relatively high off the ground, particularly the four-wheel-drive models. Tailgate load height is 35 inches on four-wheel-drive models, and a little over 33-1/2 inches with two-wheel-drive. That seems high when trying to heave heavy gear aboard. All beds are fitted with boat cleats designed to handle 1,000 pounds each.
Ordering the long bed adds 20 inches to the wheelbase of a Dodge Ram. And a Quad Cab wheelbase is 20 inches longer than a Regular Cab. So a Quad Cab long bed has 40 more inches of wheelbase than a Regular Cab short bed. Long-bed Rams also get a bigger fuel tank, 35 gallons in place of the standard 26.
The frame is fully boxed and hydroformed.
Interior Features
The Dodge Ram is among the roomiest of the full-size pickups, and its cab is a pleasant place to be. It sacrifices a few inches of bed space for interior space.
Regular Cab and Quad Cab versions offer identical roominess in the front seats. Standard front seating in the Ram is a bench split 40/20/40. The narrow center section features a large fold-down armrest with a compartment big enough to hold a laptop. We've found both the cloth and the leather seats comfortable. The driving position is good, with good visibility in all directions, though the aerodynamic front end makes it impossible to see the front corners. Big mirrors on the Ram make it easy to see what's behind.
We found the bucket seats in the Sport version comfortable and supportive and the sporty fabric looks durable. New fabrics for '07 are designed to be more stain and odor-resistant than before, while also reducing static cling. Laramie models get silver trim adorning the door panels and instrument bezels. Laramie comes with distinctive leather trim, with higher-contrast color seat inserts.
The Ram interior shows attention to details that add utility and convenience. The big fold-down center armrest/console comes with adjustable dividers and a power outlet. A hook on the passenger-side floor well is provided for securing a plastic grocery bag or anything else with suitable handles.
A power accessory delay and active turn signals have been added for '07. Premium amenities such as the full-screen GPS navigation radio and Bluetooth hands-free communications are available, along with a rear-seat DVD system for Quad Cabs. We found the navigation radio to be a nice design and relatively easy to operate; these systems are getting better all the time and the latest Chrysler Group's systems work quite well.
Overall, the center dash is a paradigm of convenience. Large heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) buttons can be operated while wearing gloves. A textured fabric is used for trim around the audio and HVAC controls that gives the center dash a nice look and feel. Just below the heating controls is a slot lined with a rubber mat that's perfect for a wallet. A big panel below that folds down with adjustable cup holders. Overhead is a console with an effective pair of map lights, a trip computer, a compartment for sunglasses, and a compass, which every self-respecting truck should have.
The design of the standard audio system could be improved for ease of use. Sometimes you have to search for the right button to press. Setting a preset for a station requires pressing a separate Set button, rather than just holding the preset button down. Small, sliding bass and treble controls are harder to adjust than knobs when bouncing around in a pickup truck. Steering wheel audio controls improve this situation with brilliantly designed buttons behind the steering wheel that are easy to use. Likewise, cruise controls on the steering wheel are easy to operate and come packaged with a tilt steering column.
The interior materials appear to be of good quality. The available faux wood surface on the center stack looks okay, though it's clearly not wood, partly because of the way it's molded around the nooks and crannies. White-faced instruments with turquoise numbers look sporty and trendy, but don't offer the legibility of traditional white-on-black designs, particularly at dusk. The top brow of the instrument panel provides glare protection in bright sunlight. At night, the instruments are nicely illuminated in green.
Power adjustable pedals let shorter drivers adjust their seating position better so they aren't sitting so close to the airbag. This improves comfort, safety, and drivability. Power adjustable pedals are a good choice for two-driver families because they allow shorter drivers to move farther away from the airbag-armed steering wheel, reducing the chance of airbag injuries.
Regular Cab models
Driving Impressions
The Dodge Ram rides nicely even when empty, but it rides better with a some weight in the bed. The Ram's rigid chassis minimizes road vibration. Rack-and-pinion steering contributes to sharp handling. The result overall is that the Ram offers responsive handling, a comfortable ride, and a general feeling of tightness.
The Ram is a big truck and on narrow roads it feels big and tall, with broad fenders that seem to fill small country roads. The ride height of the Ram adds to this sensation. It's sometimes difficult to be sure exactly where your fenders are because you can't see them.
Quad Cab models add 20 inches to the wheelbase and a long bed adds another 20 inches, so a Quad Cab long bed is a long truck, riding on a 160.5-inch wheelbase. It's long on roominess and utility, but not the easiest to turn around.
That said, the Ram handles reasonably well and powers through or over just about anything, even when the tires aren't always precisely where you intended to place them.
All Rams come standard with big four-wheel disc brakes that are smooth and easy to modulate.
As mentioned, a choice of engines is available for the Ram. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is the most popular engine choice. Fire up the Hemi, let it idle, and it burbles like a good old American V8, though there's nothing old or outdated about this engine. Although technically a traditional pushrod design with its camshaft in the block, the Hemi's head geometry is more like that of a multiple-overhead-cam engine and features twin spark plugs, direct ignition, and electronic throttle control. It's a thoroughly modern engine. The Hemi features Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which can deactivate four of the eight cylinders when cruising for as much as a 20 percent gain in fuel economy. The switch from eight cylinders to four is usually undetectable to the driver.
The Hemi's peak power and torque ratings are 345 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 375 pound-feet of at 4200. It comes with a modern five-speed automatic transmission that adds to its responsiveness and flexibility. Punch it and you know you've got a Hemi under the hood. A properly equipped Hemi increases the Ram's towing capacity to 9,100 pounds yet it's rated 14/18 mpg (with 2WD).
The smaller, 4.7-liter V8 delivers responsive performance, though it doesn't offer the trailer-towing torque of the Hemi. Equipped with the 4.7-liter, the Ram feels eager around town and on winding roads. It accelerates quickly onto freeways and has no trouble powering up grades. This is a smooth, sophisticated engine that always feels ready to go. Its overhead-cam design makes it smaller and more efficient than overhead-valve engines. Fuel efficiency ratings are 14/19 mpg (with 2WD). For 2007, the 4.7-liter V8 is available in most states with Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capability, meaning it can run on gasoline or up to E85 Ethanol.
The 4.7-liter V8 revs higher than an overhead-valve engine and generates 235 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It feels smooth and refined, emitting a pleasant American burble while underway. We really liked it. The optional five-speed automatic is responsive.
The 3.7-liter overhead-cam V6 is smooth and works well with the manual six-speed gearbox. If you don't live in the mountains where long grades and high altitudes conspire against you, then it may offer enough power in a light-duty truck. It's not a good choice for pulling trailers or hauling heavy loads. The V6 develops 215 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque, and is rated 16/21 mpg with manual transmission, 15/21 with automatic.
Trailer towing capacities range from 2,900 pounds for the V6 to 9,100 pounds for a Hemi 2WD Regular Cab. A 4WD Quad Cab with the 4.7-liter and automatic transmission is rated to pull a 7,050-pound trailer with the 3.92 rear axle ratio. The available 20-inch wheels reduce towing capacity by about 1,000 pounds. Payloads r
The Dodge Ram offers big power and big capabilities. It's responsive and comfortable as an everyday driver and it's ready to do some serious work when called upon. Ram's distinctive styling makes it stand out in a rapidly improving field. Ram Quad Cab models offer a brilliant combination of comfort and utility. Even Regular Cabs are generously roomy and are thoughtfully set up to accommodate gear behind the seat. The responsive 4.7-liter V8 delivers good acceleration and is paired well with the smooth, responsive five-speed automatic. The 5.7-liter Hemi delivers strong acceleration performance and is an excellent choice for towing.
Visit Southern Roads Auto online at southernroadsauto.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 770-267-0770 today to schedule your test drive.
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Radio
- Cargo Area Tiedowns
- CD Player
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Chrome Wheels
- Cruise Control
- Driver Airbag
- Fog Lights
- Front Air Dam
- Front Heated Seat
- Front Split Bench Seat
- Full Size Spare Tire
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Heated Seats
- Interval Wipers
- Leather Seats
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Locking Differential
- Owners Manual
- Passenger Airbag
- Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
- Power Brakes
- Power Door Locks
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Power Sunroof
- Power Windows
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio
- Second Row Folding Seat
- Steel Wheels
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Tachometer
- Tilt Steering Column
- Tilt Wheel
- Tinted Windows
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Tow Package
- Towing Preparation Package
- Traction Control
- Trip Computer
- Vehicle Anti-Theft
- Vehicle Stability Control System
- ABS Brakes
- Active keyless entry
- Alarm
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Radio
- Cargo Area Tiedowns
- CD Player
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Fog Lights
- Front Air Dam
- Front Split Bench Seat
- Full Size Spare Tire
- Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light
- Power Door Locks
- Power Sun/Moon Roof
- Second Row Folding Seat
- Steel Wheels
- Vehicle Anti-Theft
This vehicle is subject to prior sale. The pricing, equipment, specifications, and photos presented are believed to be accurate, but are provided "AS IS" and are subject to change without notice. Fuel economy figures (if shown) are provided from EPA mileage estimates.
Your actual mileage will vary, depending on specific options selected, overall condition of the vehicle, and your personal driving habits. Any payment or financing offer is with lender approval pending a credit check of the borrower. All prices and payments indicated do not include sales tax, vehicle tag/title/registration fees, or processing fee. Please see a salesperson with any questions you might have before making any purchase commitment on this or any other vehicle we have for sale.


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Events Listings
Kids-East Bay Through October 3
"GOING 4 GREEN FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 25 and Sept. 26. A
family-oriented street festival and celebration all about going green,
featuring vendors, games, presentations, food, crafts and more. See website
for complete details. Event takes place at Jack London Square, Oakland.
"ROCKRIDGE OUT AND ABOUT STREET FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 26. A street
festival featuring live music, fashion shows, kid's fun, wellness activities,
food and drink, dancing and more. Event takes place on College Avenue between
Alcatraz and Manila.
Free.Noon-6 p.m.www.rockridgeoutandabout.com.
"Kidsfaire," Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. One of California's largest
children's events, featuring acres of fun with nonstop family entertainment
including Clowntown, Sports City, and visits from Barney. See website for
complete details. $5-$8. www.thekidsfaire.com.
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 426-7600,
ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that
dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a
mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming
techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with
regular admission.
"Blacksmithing," Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Watch a blacksmith turn iron into useful tools.
"Horse-Drawn Train," Thursday, Friday and Sunday. A 20-minute
ride departs from Ardenwood Station and Deer Park.
"Animal Feeding," Thursday-Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Help slop the hogs,
check the henhouse for eggs and bring hay to the livestock.
"Victorian Flower Arranging," Thursday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Watch as
Ardenwood docents create floral works of art for display in the Patterson
"Potato Harvesting," Learn the spectacular history of
this New World native as you dig with your spade and help find the spuds.
"Country Kitchen Cookin'," Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Enjoy the flavor of the past with treats cooked on Ardenwood's wood burning
stove. Sample food grown on the farm and discover the history of your
favorite oldtime snacks.
"Horse-Drawn Train Rides," Thursday, Friday and Sunday,
10:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Meet Jigs or Tucker the Belgian Draft horses that pull
Ardenwood's train. Check the daily schedule and meet the train at Ardenwood
Station or Deer Park.
"Toddler Time," Tuesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Bring the tiny
tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Meet and learn all about a new
animal friend through stories, chores and fun.
"Animal Feeding," Thursday-Sunday, 3 p.m. Feed the pigs,
check for eggs and bring hay to the livestock.
$1-$5; free children under age 4. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. (510) 796-0199, (510) 796-0663,
Alphabet Rockers, Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $4-$6.
1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.
"Monthly Craft Night," 4-5 p.m. Last Friday of every
month. Each month features a different themed craft.
Riverview Middle School, 205 Pacifica Ave., Pittsburg. (925)
AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM -- The museum's permanent exhibition of
internationally renowned automobiles dated from 1897 to the 1980s. The cars
are displayed as works of art with room to walk completely around each car to
admire the workmanship. On long-term loan from the Smithsonian Institution is
a Long Steam Tricycle; an 1893-94 Duryea, the first Duryea built by the
Duryea brothers; and a 1948 Tucker, number 39 of the 51 Tuckers built, which
is a Model 48 "Torpedo'' four-door sedan.
"International Automotive Treasures," An ever-changing
exhibit featuring over 90 automobiles.
"A Journey on Common Ground," An exhibit of moving
photographs, video and art objects from around the world exploring the causes
of disability and the efforts of the Wheelchair Foundation to provide a
wheelchair for every person in need who cannot afford one.
Free Public Tours, Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Docent-led guided
tours of the museum's exhibitions.
$5-$8; free for children ages 6 and under. Wednesday-Sunday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. (925) 736-2280, (925)
736-2277, www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER State-of-the-art facility
unifying science education activities around astronomy. Enjoy interactive
exhibits, hands-on activities, indoor stargazing, outdoor telescope viewing
and films.
Center Admission: $14.95; $10.95 children 3-12; free children
under 3; $3 discount for seniors and students. Telescope viewing only: free.
Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday,
11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Also open on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. after June 29. 10000
Skyline Blvd., Oakland. (510) 336-7300, www.chabotspace.org.
CHILDREN'S FAIRYLAND A fairy tale theme park featuring more
than 30 colorful fantasy sets. Designed especially for children ages 10 and
under, there are gentle rides, a train, the "Peter Rabbit Village,'' puppet
shows, story-telling and lots of slides and animals. Admission price includes
unlimited rides, special shows, guest entertainers and puppet shows.
OLD WEST JUNCTION -- Children's Fairyland's newest attraction is a
Wild West-themed town sized just for children, with a livery stable, bank,
jail and a water tower slide.
PUPPET SHOWS -- Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
All shows are at the Open Storybook Theatre. Free with regular Fairyland
ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER -- Activities on Saturday and Sunday, noon
to 3 p.m.
ANIMAL OF THE DAY -- Saturday and Sunday, 1-1:20 p.m. at the
Humpty Dumpty Wall. Learn about one of Fairyland's animal friends.
"Arts and Crafts," Noon-3 p.m. Event features arts and
crafts projects for children and their families. $6.
"Animal of the Day!" Saturdays and Sundays, 1-1:20 p.m.
Come up close and learn about Fairyland's creatures.
$6; free for children under age 1; $2 for a Magic Key. No adult
admitted without a child and no child admitted without an adult. Summer (June
through Labor Day): Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fall and Spring: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.; Winter: Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLOSED DEC.
25-JAN. 4. 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-2259, www.fairyland.org.
CRAB COVE VISITOR CENTER At Crab Cove, you can see live
underwater creatures and go into the San Francisco Bay from land. You can
also travel back in time to Alameda's part. The goal is to increase
understanding of the environmental importance of San Francisco Bay and the
ocean ecosystem. Crab Cove's Indoor Aquarium and Exhibit Lab is one of the
largest indoor aquariums in the East Bay.
"Sea Siblings," Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Explore
the natural world and take part in a theme related craft. Designed for the
3-5 year old learner. Registration is required. $4. (888) 327-2757.
"Sea Squirts," 10-11:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Discover the wonders of nature with your little one. Registration is
required. $6-$8.
"Catch of the Day," Sundays, 2-3 p.m. Drop by to find
out more about the Bay and its wildlife through guided exploration and
hands-on fun.
Free unless otherwise noted; parking fee may be charged. 1252
McKay Ave., Alameda. (510) 521-6887, www.ebparks.org.
DUNSMUIR HOUSE AND GARDENS HISTORIC ESTATE Nestled in
the Oakland hills, the 50-acre Dunsmuir House and Gardens estate includes the
37-room Neoclassical Revival Dunsmuir Mansion, built by coal and lumber baron
Alexander Dunsmuir for his bride. Restored outbuildings set amid landscaped
gardens surround the mansion.
ESTATE GROUNDS -- Self-Guided Grounds Tours are available
yearround. The 50 acres of gardens and grounds at the mansion are open to the
public for walking Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Booklets and maps of the
grounds are available at the Dinkelspiel House. Free.
GUIDED TOURS -- Docent-led tours are available on the first Sunday
of each month at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (except for July) and Wednesdays at 11
a.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors and juniors (11-16), children 11 and under free.
Dunsmuir House and Gardens, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland.
(510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org.
FOREST HOME FARMS The 16-acre former farm of the Boone
family is now a municipal historic park in San Ramon. It is located at the
base of the East Bay Hills and is divided into two parts by Oak Creek. The
Boone House is a 22-room Dutch colonial that has been remodeled several times
since it was built in 1900. Also on the property are a barn built in the
period from 1850 to 1860; the Victorian-style David Glass House, dating from
the late 1860s to early 1870s; a storage structure for farm equipment and
automobiles; and a walnut processing plant.
Free unless otherwise noted. Public tours available by
appointment. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. (925) 973-3281,
www.ci.sanramon. ca.us/parks/boone.htm.
HABITOT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM A museum especially for children ages
7 and under. Highlights include "WaterWorks,'' an area with some unusual
water toys, an Infant Tree for babies, a garden especially for toddlers, a
child-scale grocery store and cafe, and a costume shop and stage for junior
thespians. The museum also features a toy lending library.
"Waterworks." A water play gallery with rivers, a pumping station
and a water table, designed to teach about water.
"Little Town Grocery and Cafe." Designed to create the ambience
of shopping in a grocery store and eating in a restaurant.
"Infant-Toddler Garden." A picket fence gated indoor area, which
includes a carrot patch with wooden carrots to be harvested, a pretend pond
and a butterfly mobile to introduce youngsters to the concept of food,
gardening and agriculture.
"Dramatic Arts Stage." Settings, backdrops and costumes coincide
with seasonal events and holidays. Children can exercise their dramatic flair
"Wiggle Wall." The floor-to-ceiling "underground'' tunnels give
children a worm's eye view of the world. The tunnels are laced with net
covered openings and giant optic lenses.
$6-$7. Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Closed Sunday-Tuesday. 2065 Kittredge St.,
Berkeley. (510) 647-1111, www.habitot.org.
HALL OF HEALTH A community health-education museum and
science center promoting wellness and individual responsibility for health.
There are hands-on exhibits that teach about the workings of the human body,
the value of a healthy diet and exercise, and the destructive effects of
smoking and drug abuse. "Kids on the Block'' puppet shows, which use puppets
from diverse cultures to teach about and promote acceptance of conditions
such as cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, leukemia, blindness, arthritis and
spina bifida, are available by request for community events and groups
visiting the Hall on Saturdays.
"This Is Your Heart!" An interactive exhibit on heart
"Good Nutrition," This exhibit includes models for
making balanced meals and an Exercycle for calculating how calories are
"Draw Your Own Insides," Human-shaped chalkboards and
models with removable organs allow visitors to explore the inside of their
"Your Cellular Self and Cancer Prevention," An exhibit
on understanding how cells become cancerous and how to detect and prevent
Suggested $3 donation; free for children under age 3.
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510)
549-1564, www.hallofhealth.org.
HAYWARD SHORELINE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Perched on stilts above a
salt marsh, the Center offers an introduction to the San Francisco
Bay-Estuary. It features exhibits, programs and activities designed to
inspire a sense of appreciation, respect and stewardship for the Bay, its
inhabitants and the services they provide. The Habitat Room offers a preview
of what may be seen outside. The 80-gallon Bay Tank contains some of the fish
that live in the Bay's open waters, and the Channel Tank represents habitats
formed by the maze of sloughs and creeks that snake through the marsh. The
main room of the Center features rotating exhibits about area history, plants
and wildlife. Part of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.
"Exploring Nature," An exhibit of Shawn Gould's
illustrations featuring images of the natural world.
"Waterfowl of the Freshwater Marsh," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join
an expert birder to go "behind the gates'' to areas of the marsh that are not
open to the public.
"Nature Detectives," 11 a.m.-noon. An introduction and
exploration of the world of Black-Crowned Night-Herons. Ages 3-5 and their
caregivers. Registration required.
"Weekend Weed Warriors," 1-4 p.m. Help the shoreline to
eliminate the non-native plants that threaten its diversity. Ages 12 and
older. Registration required.
Free. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4901 Breakwater Ave.,
Hayward. (510) 670-7270, www.hard.dst.ca.us/hayshore.html.
"Shabbat Celebration for Young Children," Saturday,
10:30 a.m.-noon. Join other families with young children to sharethis weekly
Jewish holiday of joy and renewal.
1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. (510) 848-0237,
JUNIOR CENTER OF ART AND SCIENCE A center dedicated to
encouraging children's active wonder and creative response through artistic
and scientific exploration of their natural urban environment. The center's
classes, workshops, exhibits and events integrate art and science.
EXHIBITS -- Three educational exhibits are mounted in the
"Children's Gallery'' each year. A docent-led tour, demonstrations, hands-on
activities and art projects are available to school groups throughout the
"Jake's Discovery Garden," Jake's Discovery Garden is a
new interactive studio exhibit designed for preschool-aged children and their
adult caregivers that teaches young visitors about the natural environments
found in their backyards, playgrounds and neighborhoods.
Free; programs and special exhibits have a fee. September through
May: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June through August: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 558
Bellevue Ave., Oakland. (510) 839-5777, www.juniorcenter.org.
LAKE CHABOT REGIONAL PARK The 315-acre lake offers
year-round recreation. Services include canoe and boat rental, horseshoe
pits, hiking, bicycling, picnicking and seasonal tours aboard the Chabot
Queen. For boat rentals, call (510) 247-2526.
Free unless noted otherwise; $5 parking; $2 per dog except
guide/service dogs. Daily, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro
Valley. (510) 562-PARK, www.ebparks.org.
"NanoZone," Discover the science of the super-small:
nanotechnology. Through hands-on activities and games, explore this
microworld and the scientific discoveries made in this area.
"Forces That Shape the Bay," A science park that shows
and explains why the San Francisco Bay is the way it is, with information on
water, erosion, plate tectonics and mountain building. You can ride
earthquake simulators, set erosion in motion and look far out into the bay
with a powerful telescope from 1,100 feet above sea level. The center of the
exhibit is a waterfall that demonstrates how water flows from the Sierra
Nevada Mountains to the Bay. Visitors can control where the water goes. There
are also hands-on erosion tables, and a 40-foot-long, 6-foothigh, rock
compression wall.
"Real Astronomy Experience," A new
exhibit-in-development allowing visitors to use the tools that real
astronomers use. Aim a telescope at a virtual sky and operate a
remote-controlled telescope to measure a planet.
"Biology Lab," In the renovated Biology Lab visitors may
hold and observe gentle animals. Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 1:30 p.m. to
4 p.m.
"The Idea Lab," Experiment with some of the basics of
math, science and technology through hands-on activities and demonstrations
of magnets, spinning and flying, puzzles and nanotechnology.
"Math Around the World," Play some of the world's most
popular math games, such as Hex, Kalah, Game Sticks and Shongo Networks.
"Math Rules," Use simple and colorful objects to
complete interesting challenges in math through predicting, sorting,
comparing, weighing and counting.
HOLT PLANETARIUM Shows on Saturdays and Sundays.
Programs recommended for ages 6 and up unless otherwise noted. $2.50-$3 in
addition to general admission.
$6-$12; free children ages 2 and under. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
University of California, Centennial Drive, Berkeley. (510) 642-5132,
LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM This is the oldest and largest wildlife
rehabilitation center in America, taking in 6,000 injured and orphaned
animals yearly and returning 40 percent of them to the wild. The museum
offers a wide range of educational programs using non-releasable wild animals
to teach children and adults respect for the balance of nature. The museum
includes a state-of-the art wildlife hospital which features a permanent
exhibit, titled "Living with Nature,'' which houses 75 non-releasable wild
animals in learning environments; a 5,000-square-foot Wildlife Hospital
complete with treatment rooms, intensive care, quarantine and laboratory
facilities; a 1-acre Nature Garden featuring the region's native landscaping
and wildlife; and an "Especially For Children'' exhibit.
WILDLIFE HOSPITAL -- September-March: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
hospital is open daily including holidays to receive injured and orphaned
animals. There is no charge for treatment of native wild animals and there
are no public viewing areas in the hospital.
$5-$7; free children under age 2. June 16-Sept. 15: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed.-Sun.; Sept. 16-June 15: noon.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. (925) 935-1978, www.wildlife-museum.org.
MUSEUM OF CHILDREN'S ART A museum of art for and by children,
with activities for children to participate in making their own art.
ART CAMPS -- Hands-on activities and engaging curriculum for
children of different ages, led by professional artists and staff. $60 per
CLASSES -- A Sunday series of classes for children ages 8 to 12,
led by Mocha artists. Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
OPEN STUDIOS -- Drop-in art play activities with new themes each
"Big Studio." Guided art projects for children age 6 and older
with a Mocha artist. Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. $5.
"Little Studio." A hands-on experience that lets young artists
age 18 months to 5 years see, touch and manipulate a variety of media.
Children can get messy. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5.
"Family Weekend Studios." Drop-in art activities for the whole
family. All ages welcome. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. $5 per child.
FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZAS -- Special weekend workshops for the entire
"Sunday Workshops with Illustrators," Sundays, 1 p.m. See the
artwork and meet the artists who create children's book illustrations. Free.
"Saturday Stories," 1 p.m. For children ages 2-5. Free.
"Saturday Stories," 1 p.m. For ages 2-5. Free.
Free gallery admission. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 538 Ninth St., Oakland. (510) 465-8770,
OAKLAND ZOO The zoo includes a Children's Petting Zoo, the
Skyride, a miniature train, a carousel, picnic grounds and a gift shop as
well as the animals in site specific exhibits, which allow them to roam
freely. Included are "The African Savanna,'' with its two huge mixed-animal
aviaries and 11 African Savanna exhibits; the Mahali Pa Tembo (Place of the
Elephant), with giraffes, chimpanzees and more than 330 other animals from
around the world; "Simba Pori,'' Swahili for "Lion Country,'' a spacious
1.5-acre habitat offering both a savanna and woodland setting for African
lions; "Footprints from the Past,'' an anthropology exhibit showcasing four
million years of human evolution and an actual "footpath'' of the first
hominids to emerge from the African savanna; "Sun Bear Exhibit,'' a
stateof-the-art space the zoo has developed for its two sun bears; and
Siamang Island, a state-of-the-art, barrier-free area that emulates the
gibbons' native tropical rain forest habitat. Also see the Malayan Fruit Bats
from the Lubee Bat Conservancy in Florida that are now roosting in trees at
the zoo. In addition there are special exhibits and events monthly.
"Valley Children's Zoo," The three-acre attraction
offers a completely interactive experience for both children and adults. The
exhibits include lemurs, giant fruit bats, otters, reptiles, insects and
more. Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Endangered Species," An exhibit of photographs about
the most endangered animals on the Earth and what can be done to save them.
At the Education Center. Open daily during zoo hours. ONGOING EVENTS --
"Valley Children's Zoo," Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
three-acre attraction will offer a completely interactive experience for both
children and adults. The exhibits include lemurs, giant fruit bats, otters,
reptiles, insects and more. Free with regular Zoo admission.
"Wildlife Theater," Saturday, 11:45 a.m.; Sunday, 1:45
p.m. On Saturday mornings listen to a story and meet a live animal. On Sunday
afternoon meet live animals and learn cool facts about them. Meet in the
Lobby of the Zoo's Maddie's Center for Science and Environmental Education.
Free with regular Zoo admission. (510) 632-9525, ext. 142.
"Bedtime with the Beasts," through Sept. 19 and Sept. 25 through
Sept. 26, 7 p.m.-9 a.m. An overnight program for youth (ages 6-18) and their
chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an
evening hike around the zoo where you'll get to see what the zoo is like
after all of the guests leave. Program includes an optional educational
wildlife video and continental breakfast. $60 per person; Minimum group size
15, pre-registration required. (510) 632-9525.
$7.50-11; free children under age 2; $6 parking fee. Daily, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. (510) 632-9525,
POINT PINOLE REGIONAL SHORELINE The 2,315-acre
parkland bordering Pinole, Richmond and San Pablo offers views of Mount
Tamalpais, the Marin shoreline and San Pablo Bay. There are trails through
meadows and woods, and along the bluffs and beaches of San Pablo Bay.
Visitors can hike, ride bikes or take the park's shuttle bus to reach the
1,250-foot fishing pier at Point Pinole.
$5 per vehicle; $4 per trailered vehicle; $2 per dog
(guide/service dogs free). Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Giant Highway, Richmond. (510) 562-PARK, www.ebparks.org.
ROBERT SIBLEY VOLCANIC REGIONAL PRESERVE East Bay
residents have several volcanoes in their backyard. This park contains Round
Top, one of the highest peaks in the Oakland Hills.
Free. Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 6800 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. (510)
562-PARK, www.ebparks.org.
SHADOW CLIFFS REGIONAL RECREATION AREA The 296-acre
park includes an 80-acre lake and a four-flume waterslide, with picnic
grounds and a swimming beach. Water slide fees and hours: (925) 829-6230.
$6 per vehicle; $2 per dog except guide and service dogs. May 1
through Labor Day: daily, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; shortened hours for fall and
winter. Stanley Boulevard, one mile from downtown, Pleasanton. (510)
562-PARK, www.ebparks.org.
SULPHUR CREEK NATURE CENTER A wildlife rehabilitation and
education facility where injured and orphaned local wild creatures are
rehabilitated and released when possible. There is also a lending library of
animals such as guinea pigs, rats, mice and more. The lending fee is $8 per
"Toddler Time," Learn about animals by listening to
stories and exploring. Themes vary by month. Call for schedule. $7 per
"Day on the Green Animal Presentations," Meet an
assortment of wild and domestic animals. Wildlife volunteers will present a
different animal each day from possums to snakes, tortoises to hawks.
Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Free. Park: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Discovery Center:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Animal Lending Library: Saturday-Sunday,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1801
D St., Hayward. (510) 881-6747, www.haywardrec.org/sulphur_creek.html.
USS HORNET MUSEUM Come aboard this World War II aircraft
carrier that has been converted into a floating museum. The Hornet, launched
in 1943, is 899 feet long and 27 stories high. During World War II she was
never hit by an enemy strike or plane and holds the Navy record for number of
enemy planes shot down in a week. In 1969 the Hornet recovered the Apollo 11
space capsule containing the first men to walk on the moon, and later
recovered Apollo 12. In 1991 the Hornet was designated a National Historic
Landmark and is now docked at the same pier she sailed from in 1944. Today,
visitors can tour the massive ship, view World War II-era warplanes and
experience a simulated aircraft launch from the carrier's deck. Exhibits are
being added on an ongoing basis. Allow two to three hours for a visit. Wear
comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb steep stairs or ladders. Dress in
layers as the ship can be cold. Arrive no later than 2 p.m. to sign up for
the engine room and other docent-led tours. Children under age 12 are not
allowed in the Engine Room or the Combat Information Center.
"Limited Access Day," Due to ship maintenance, tours of
the navigation bridge and the engine room are not available. Tuesdays.
"Flight Deck Fun," A former Landing Signal Officer will
show children how to bring in a fighter plane for a landing on the deck then
let them try the signals themselves. Times vary. Free with regular Museum
"Protestant Divine Services," Hornet chaplain John
Berger conducts church services aboard The Hornet in the Wardroom Lounge.
Everyone is welcome and refreshments are served immediately following the
service. Sundays, 11 a.m.
"Family Day," Discounted admission for families of four
with a further discount for additional family members. Access to some of the
areas may be limited due to ship maintenance. Every Tuesday. $20 for family
of four; $5 for each additional family member.
"Flashlight Tour," 8:30 a.m. Receive a special tour of
areas aboard the ship that have not yet been opened to the public or that
have limited access during the day. $30-$35 per person.
"History Mystery After Hours Tour," 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Explore the USS Hornet after hours and learn the history of this ship while
it is illuminated in red lights used for "night ops." Also, hear stories
about the ships' legendary haunts. Reservations required. (510) 521-8448
$6-$14; free children age 4 and under with a paying adult. Daily,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pier 3 (enter on Atlantic Avenue), Alameda Point, Alameda.
(510) 521-8448, www.uss-hornet.org.
$19.95-$31.95 General Admission; Season pass: $39.99-$59.99. Park
closes in October and reopens in May. 1950 Waterworld Parkway,, Concord.
(925) 609-1364, www.waterworldcalifornia.com.


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I realized today that I haven't done a Letter Project post in a while. So, in the interest of keeping those who want to know up to speed on Colin's progress during learning time....here you go.
The Letter "E"
Colin found:
- Someone eating
- the letter "E" from a scrabble piece
- someone exercising
- Elmo
- the earth {That one required a little help from me, simply because the beginning sound of the word is not at all consistent with the phonics of "E". I never realized until I started teaching the phonics of the English language how many words actually do not follow the 'rules' of phonics! For example: of ("Where's the "V" Mommy?"); to ("But there's not two "O"s, Mommy!"), all ("No, Mommy, it doesn't have an "O" in front of it. "A" says "aaaaa." It's "Al"."). I could go on and on....)
- an egg
- and an envelope
Up to this point, I was still printing all of the objects' names on the paper when Colin was done gluing.
That, however, changed with our last two projects, as Colin has been beginning to read and spell on his own. This, don'tchaknow, has been very, very exciting for me.
The "F" project:
Colin found the following items:
- a flag
- a couple different pictures of fish--goldfish, but still fish nonetheless
- a flower
- a couple of frogs
- a football
- feet
- fingers
- a fork
You can see on both of the pictures that he wrote the words all by himself. (At least, I hope you don't think that is my handwriting....) Colin sounded out as many as he could, and I spelled the rest for him and he wrote them down.
The "G" project:
Colin found:
- two guitars
- a gorilla
- a gift
- Grover
- a glove
- a pair of glasses
It truly is very exciting to watch him learn. He has come so far in just a few months! This (teaching him) is difficult for a variety of reasons--mainly, Thing 1 and Thing 2 who are constantly at my feet *giggle*--but it really is so rewarding to sit down with Colin and hear him read a book out loud to me. I feel so privileged that, even if I am not able to 'school' Colin forever, I got to do some of this fundamental early learning with him. We have great memories, that's for sure!


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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Brown Sugar Body Scrub- Simply Amazing!
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So, I wrote a post for my new blog, "The Life of a Coach's Wife" and being the science nerd I am, I couldn't just accept the fact that the recipe told me to put olive oil, brown sugar, and honey together. I had to go further and do a little research. I even came across this amazing article about olive oil helping to reduce forms of skin cancer. So...I decided to share the post with y'all here too!
And please, if you get a chance, go and follow "Life of a Coach's Wife" on Facebook! (I'll be posting there a lot more than here.)
Here is the link to the Brown Sugar Body Scrub!
Hope you enjoy!
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Hobby Lobby Coupon- 40% off! And My CREATIONS!
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Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon that you can print online!!
If you don't have a Hobby Lobby next to you, you can order online as well and receive 40% off one item that way as well!
This is great to cut back even further on the price for DIY items!!
Here are some recent DIY items of my own!!
|Sold on A & E creations Etsy Shop for $9.50
|Sold on A & E Creations Etsy Shop for $1.50 for a set of 2
Like them?
Since I have started planning my wedding (you can read all about on South Texas Wedding), I've caught the crafty bug and started making creations. With my mom, we started A & E Creations and recently just made our first sale!
I hope you enjoy the products as much as we enjoy making them!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Toilet Paper Wall Decor!
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My Most Recent Wall Art!
How did I make this?
Now, I'm huge on recycling all forms of paper and cardboard in our home, but how about upcycling?
Yes, Please!
Hot Glue
Hot Glue
Toilet Paper Rolls
Spray Paint
I cut each toilet paper roll (and one paper towel roll) into about 1 inch strips. I then pushed them flat and hot glued them together. I started with a central 6 petal flower and just kept adding from them with hot glue along the way.
Once the glue dried, I sprayed a dark primer and then a chocolate gloss spray paint!
End result...I love it!!
Very simple project and you can use many different designs. Get creative!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Confession Time
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So, I have a confession...I have stopped couponing!
That's right, until today, I haven't cut a coupon in almost 12 months!!! Ahh!! To fill y'all in, I got engaged! Yep, I started a new blog to follow the engagement, South Texas Wedding. That's taken a lot of time with the wedding planning and blog AND I started my professional career (night shift to boot), we moved into our first apartment, he started his professional career, (coaching so we have games once a week), and traveling back home at least once a month...just to name a couple!
I mean, I still go down the aisles of HEB and take the little yellow coupons that they have on hand, but nothing similar to the way I used to coupon. And...we are on our last bottle of shampoo and last deodorant stick. Our stockpile has lasted almost 1 whole year, but it's exhausted now. Being the Frugal Science Gal I am, I'm having a really hard time paying full price for a bottle of shampoo!
So, here it is...I'm starting my couponing journey again. Since I don't have as much time to plan the shopping trip like I used to so I think I am going back the the coupon file folder. Each week I'm going to go through the ads and cut the coupons of the products that we use. I mean, even if I'm only saving $0.25 on a product that we use all the time, it is better than nothing. Hopefully I'll get closer to the way it was before!
We need to save money for our Wedding!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Giveaways on South Texas Wedding!
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Bride and Groom Toasting Flutes (Ends 10/7)
These would be an amazing engagement gift for ANYONE! They writing is etched in to make them even dishwasher safe! The Bride and Groom will be able to enjoy them for years to come!
$25 GC to Clay Bouquet Shop (Ends 9/3)
Looking for some Bridal Accessories? This is the place to go! You can get bridal belts, headpieces, and clay bouquets for a fraction of the price you would spend in a bridal boutique!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Uprinting 250 Labels Giveaway- Ends 8/25
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I have a QUICK giveaway going on at South Texas Wedding. It's for 250 product labels from Uprinting. The giveaway will end on 8/25 so get entering!! Check out the 250 product labels giveaway from Uprinting!!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Wordless Wednesday- Our Mother-Daughter Etsy Shop!!!
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My Mom's and My FIRST Etsy Shop!!!
So EXCITED!
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The Daily Word in Charlie Brown arrest, tipsy parenting, what's the bird?
Griego family offers a statement on 15-year-old Nehemiah, say he was a " bright, curious, and incredibly talented young man."
Man charged in shooting at a community college in Houston that left 4 injured.
Manti Te'o chats with Katie Couric.
Lobos host the CSU Rams at the Pit tonight.
Is it a turkey, is a crane? Mystery bird spotted at Bosque del Apache Wildlife Rescue.
Charlie Brown voice actor arrested with charges of stalking.
Tipsy mother of three got stuck in her son's high chair following a girls' night and had to be rescued by local fire department.
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The world depends on mariners. Mariners depend on SCI. And we depend on you.
Photos taken at SCI's International Seafarers' Center and on board a ship at Port Newark, NJ, on the first day of Christmas at Sea distribution, November 1, 2013.
Photos by David Rider, President & Executive Director.
Volunteer knitters from around the country knit garments as symbols of SCI's mission of hospitality. Each year, SCI distributes these warming gifts to mariners far away from home.


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TAPS 159: Introduction to Game Studies
Games are not new; they are older than civilization. But in the past 50 years or so, we have seen an explosion of creativity in the development of new games, many of which, especially video games, complicate older understandings of what games are. This explosion of creativity has been matched by the increasing visibility and ubiquity of new games and ways of seeing games: as video games, televised professional sports, and even distributed urban events.n nGames are not a simple object of study. There are many ways to understand them: as social practices, as formal systems, as representative artwork, as modes of learning, and many more. We will start by considering games as a mode of performance, considering games in relation to theater and other forms of aesthetic performance. However, we will take a deeply interdisciplinary approach to the study of games, and will draw on perspectives from design, philosophy, education, and the emerging discipline of video game studies. We will also, of course, draw on a variety of games, both online and offline. As we bring in these perspectives, we will begin to consider games in at least two other fundamental ways: as designed experiences and as composed systems or artworks.nnThis course is less an attempt to provide a survey of the entire field of games. It is more an attempt to provide a basic toolbox for critically examining and analyzing games. These tools are potentially useful for anyone who interacts with games: whether as a consumer of entertainment, a critical analyst of play, a user of serious games, or a game designer.
Last offered: Winter 2014 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
TAPS 159G: The Theater of War: Art, Violence, and the Technologies of Death
We will read plays and study films dealing with war and the technologies of destruction, including Aeschylus' Persians, Sophocles' Philoctetes, Euripides' Trojan Women, Shakespeare's Macbeth, O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars and The Silver Tassie, Brecht's Galileo and Mother Courage, Kubrick's Paths of Glory and Dr. Strangelove, Bergman's Shame, Nichol's Catch-22, Wertmuller's Seven Beauties, Brenton's The Genius, Frayn's Copenhagen, Nottage's Ruined, among others.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Rehm, R. (PI) ; Lee, S. (TA)
2015-2016 Spring
4 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 4
03/28/2016 - 06/01/2016 Wed 3:30 PM - 6:20 PM at Memaud125 with Rehm, R. (PI); Lee, S. (TA)
Exam Date/Time: 2016-06-07 3:30pm - 6:30pm (Exam Schedule)
Instructors: Rehm, R. (PI); Lee, S. (TA)
TAPS 159M: Movement and Meaning: Dance Studies in Global Comparative Context (CSRE 159M, DANCE 23, TAPS 259M)
This course introduces students to various approaches to studying dance in a humanities context. We will explore how people create meaning through dance and how dance, in turn, shapes social norms, political institutions, and cultural practices across time and space. The course's structure challenges the Western/non-Western binary that still pervades many academic disciplines by comparing dance forms across the globe on the basis of functional similarities. At the same time, we will keep in mind the unequal power hierarchies shaping our modern world, and therefore we will examine how and why certain forms have become delineated as 'Western' and others as 'world' or 'ethnic,' despite similarities in movement, meaning, or purpose.
Last offered: Autumn 2014 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
TAPS 160: Performance and History: Rethinking the Ballerina (DANCE 160, FEMGEN 160, TAPS 260)
The ballerina occupies a unique place in popular imagination as an object of over-determined femininity as well as an emblem of extreme physical accomplishment for the female dancer. This seminar is designed as an investigation into histories of the ballerina as an iconographic symbol and cultural reference point for challenges to political and gender ideals. Through readings, videos, discussions and viewings of live performances this class investigates pivotal works, artists and eras in the global histories of ballet from its origins as a symbol of patronage and power in the 15th century through to its radical experiments as a site of cultural obedience and disobedience in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Terms: Win | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-ED
Instructors: Ross, J. (PI) ; Chaleff, R. (TA)
2015-2016 Winter
4 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-ED |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
01/04/2016 - 03/11/2016 Mon, Wed 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM at Memaud125 with Ross, J. (PI); Chaleff, R. (TA)
Instructors: Ross, J. (PI); Chaleff, R. (TA)
TAPS 165C: Ancient Dance and its Modern Legacy (CLASSICS 137, CLASSICS 237, TAPS 265C)
Descriptions of dance in the Greek and Greco-Roman world; theories about dance in antiquity; dance and the senses; modern and modernist dancers and choreographers discussing ancient dance
Last offered: Winter 2015 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
TAPS 167: Introduction to Greek Tragedy: Gods, Heroes, Fate, and Justice (CLASSICS 112)
(Formerly CLASSGEN 110.) Gods and heroes, fate and free choice, gender conflict, the justice or injustice of the universe: these are just some of the fundamental human issues that we will explore in about ten of the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
Terms: Win | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors: McCall, M. (PI)
2015-2016 Winter
4 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 4
01/04/2016 - 03/11/2016 Mon, Wed 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at 110-112 with McCall, M. (PI)
Instructors: McCall, M. (PI)
TAPS 169: Hysteria and Modern Culture (GERMAN 137, HUMBIO 162H)
The term "hysteria" has been used for centuries to categorize the mysterious ailments of others. This course will focus on the history of hysteria's representation and production from the late nineteenth century through WWI. Readings will include medical writings (Charcot, Bernheim, Freud), plays (Ibsen, Strindberg, Toller), and feminist theory (Cixous, Clément, Diamond). We will also devote some attention to the ongoing influence of the discourse of hysteria on contemporary medical and popular cultures.
Last offered: Winter 2015 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
TAPS 170: Directing and Dramaturgy: Composition and Adaptation for Theatre (TAPS 370)
This course explores dramaturgy and directing in the research and production of theatre primarily through practical creative projects with secondary readings on dramaturgy as a discipline. In this course we will consider the role of the dramaturg in its broadest sense, running across theatrical production from research to playwriting, adaptation, choreography, devising and directing. Students will work individually and in small groups researching, adapting, crafting and workshopping material.
Last offered: Spring 2013 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE
TAPS 170B: Directing Workshop: The Actor-Director Dialogue (TAPS 372)
This course focuses on the actor-director dialogue. We will work with actors and directors developing approaches to collaboration that make the actor-director dialogue in theater.
Last offered: Autumn 2014 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE | Repeatable for credit
TAPS 179: Chicano & Chicana Theater: Politics In Performance (CHILATST 179, TAPS 379)
This is a practicum course, where the basic tenets and evolving politic and philosophies of Chicano and Latin American liberationist theater are examined through direct engagement with its theatrical forms, including, social protest & agit-prop, myth & ritual, scripting through improvisation, in-depth character and solo work, collective conceptualization and more. The course will culminate in an end-of-the quarter play performance in the Nitery Theater (Old Union) and at a Mission District theater in San Francisco.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Moraga, C. (PI)
2015-2016 Spring
4 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II |
Class #
Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 4
03/28/2016 - 06/01/2016 Thu 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM at Nitery 102 with Moraga, C. (PI)
Instructors: Moraga, C. (PI)
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'Why don't we impeach him?'
Borrowing a page from Bill Maher, I'd like to establish a new rule: those who propose presidential impeachment should come up with some sort of coherent rationale for doing so. And before conservatives ask, no, "I don't like Obama" is not an actual reason.
Last week, Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Tex.) not only expressed an interest in impeaching President Obama, he said proponents "could probably get the votes in the House of Representatives to do it." On what grounds? Farenthold didn't get around to explaining why the president would be impeached, though in context, it apparently had something to do with what the Texas Republican described as "the whole birth certificate issue."
And then last night, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said something similar.
In a question and answer session following a speech he gave at a Montgomery County GOP dinner last night, an audience member asked Cruz, "Why don't we impeach him [Obama]?"
"It's a good question," Cruz responded, "and I'll tell you the simplest answer: To successfully impeach a president you need the votes in the U.S. Senate."
Actually, it's not a good question, and to successfully impeach a president you need the votes in the U.S. House. But other than that, the right-wing senator clearly knows what he's talking about.
National Review posted an audio clip of the Cruz event, and listeners will notice that neither the senator nor his audience actually bothered mentioning a rationale for impeachment; they just seemed to think it was a good idea. Cruz said something about his belief that Obama has acted outside the law, but he offered no details or specifics.
I remember the good old days – back in 2011 – when unhinged conservative Republicans in Congress used to come up with pretenses of high crimes when talking up presidential impeachment. Lately, they don't even bother. Obama is the president; he's a Democrat; the right doesn't like him; ergo impeachment is a credible option. QED.
For the record, as we discussed last week ,a variety of voices on the right raised the specter of impeaching President Obama over all sorts of things in recent years – immigration policy, czars, recess appointments, DOMA, Benghazi, legislative gridlock, Syria, and job offers, among other things. In the spring, congressional Republicans went a little further, talking up the possibility of impeaching the president over executive orders that don't exist, gun control, and even budget deficits.
Of course, none of these controversies point to actual presidential wrongdoing, and certainly don't constitute "high crimes."
Which is probably why folks like Cruz and Farenthold are making the transition – from talking about impeachment with cause to talking about impeachment for the heck of it.


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David Rawlings is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and singer — mostly in that order — who plies his trade on a 1935 Epiphone Olympic, for which he's gained a devoted following for getting more action out of the small arch top guitar than most guitarists get out of modern electrics. Rawlings first came to prominence in 1996 with the release of musical partner Gillian Welch's debut album, Revival. He and Welch met while studying together at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Together they crafted an old-timey blend of country, folk, and blues, built around Rawlings' exceptional guitar picking and Welch's haunting vocals. In 1998, Rawlings and Welch teamed up again on Hell Among the Yearlings which, like their first effort, was produced by T-Bone Burnett. In 2000, Rawlings and Welch joined Ryan Adams on the latter's solo debut, Heartbreaker. The album opens with an argument between Rawlings and Adams concerning a Morrissey song and is followed by the lively "To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)," which Adams and Rawlings wrote together. The two also co-wrote "Touch, Feel & Lose," which appears on Adams' 2001 follow-up album, Gold. That same year saw Rawlings make his first foray into producing. He replaced Burnett as producer for his and Welch's third album, Time (The Revelator) and produced their fourth, 2003's Soul Journey, as well. In 2004, he produced Old Crow Medicine Show's commercial debut O.C.M.S., and contributed his guitar work to the album's finale "Wagon Wheel." He even toured with the band to help promote the album in guitar and banjo player Critter Fuqua's absence. Two years later, Rawlings produced the band's follow-up, Big Iron World, sharing writing credits on nearly half of the album's songs. In 2007, he contributed to the Bright Eyes album Cassadaga, and the following year, he continued his relationship with Old Crow Medicine Show, co-writing "Methamphetamine" with Ketch Secor.
Rawlings and Welch began playing live shows with various musician friends in 2006 under the moniker the David Rawlings Machine, featuring Rawlings as frontman for the first time. That experiment led to the 2009 debut under that moniker of A Friend of a Friend, released on his and Welch's Acony Records label. Over the next six years, he and Welch toured but didn't record, though he worked on albums by Damien Rice and Willie Watson. In 2015, the David Rawlings Machine re-emerged with the seven-track mini-album Nashville Obsolete. Two years later the guitarist and Welch took a crack studio band that included Watson, Paul Kowert, Brittany Haas, Ketch Secor, and Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes into Nashville's Woodland Studio. Recording on analog tape, the week-long sessions were engineered by Ken Scott and Matt Andrews, and netted the ten-cut Poor David's Almanack, released by Acony in August and immediately followed by a tour with the David Rawlings Machine. ~ Chris Berggren
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Episode 139: Fearless Change with Linda Rising
Recording Venue: OOP 2009
Guest(s): Linda Rising
Host(s): Markus
This episode is once again with Linda Rising, this time on the book she coauthored with Mary Lynn Manns on introducing ideas into organizations. The talk is another one of the SE Radio Live sessions recorded at OOP 2009 – thanks to SIGS Datacom and programme chair Frances Paulisch for making this possible.
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The Festival International de Films de Femmes - hosted at the Maison des Arts de Créteil - is a one-of-the-kind annual film event, a major worldwide showcase for women filmmakers. Privileged platform for filmmakers, it has become over the years the most important professional event on major international women's cinema de auteur long-time discriminated and still poorly distributed.
The Festival was created in 1979 at a time when women filmmakers began to make their voices heard. From this date on, the Festival serves these independent directors as they take their first steps and as they continue their journey into their own very special cinematographic commitment.
Jackie Buet is its founder and director. In 1976, she left teaching to devote herself to art projects. She began to discover other cultures, other societies and for this reason visited several countries mainly in Latin America (especially in Cuba where she stayed for 1 year).
Back in Paris in 1978 she enrolled at the University of Vincennes and then undertook a training course to become director of cultural projects within the Ministry of Culture. She and Elisabeth Trehard founded the Festival International de Films de Femmes: the first edition took place in March 1979 in Sceaux (South of Paris).
Product of the seventies feminist movement since its creation, the Festival has been the heir to two schools of thought.
On the one hand, the feminist movement, with the conviction that women exist as human beings, but also as members of society.
On the other hand, the cultural action milieu which in France has favored the coming together of art and the public since the innovations of André Malraux, and defends the importance of artists. Thus, to start, the festival was committed to women filmmaker as artists.
Already in 1978 something new was happening in films made by women. Two legacies co-existed in these new productions. The first, an indirect effect of the women's movement in a profession that is both an industry and an art, introduced a militant influence. The second, more artistic, brought the directors to work the form, the writing, the photography...
Our Festival which each year brings together over 130 women filmmakers and 20 000 spectators celebrates women filmmakers contribution and apprehension of female representation throughout the 21st century. These women filmmakers make it their priority to explore the outreach of human qualities through both their female and male characters, questioning gender matters in rich, multiple portraits that respond to our needs of identification according to a range of essential liberating issues.
The Festival's annual program includes the sections which have sealed its identity for over 35 years: the International Competition including 40 unreleased films (10 narrative features, 10 documentary features, 20 short films), a special thematic or geographic section, the "Self-portrait" of an actress through a selection of her filmography, Film Previews etc.
In addition to this annual main event, the Festival staff is committed in numerous other significant activities throughout the year. Some of these are: special thematic screenings in France and abroad, educational training for high school teachers, screenplay workshops, screenings and meetings between filmmakers and prisoners in a local detention centre.
In order to discover the unique history of the Festival International de Films de Femmes some of the most relevant Festival collections have been made available through the ECLAP web portal: discover our story through our archive!
"Leçons de cinema": Meet the some of the many filmmakers who attended Créteil Film Festival through more than 200 of their unique video interviews. You will be able to observe as Mira Nair, Margarethe Von Trotta, Agnès Varda and many others talk about their biography, works and artistic choices.
A Cinema Lesson by Mira Nair
A Cinema Lesson by Margarethe Von Trotta (in French)
Festival catalogues from 1979 to 2012: Every year the Festival publishes a 100 page catalogue including investigation texts on the proposed programming, index cards, movies information, movie and filmmaker's index. The complete collection allows measuring the number, styles and geographical area development and outreach of the festival's cinematographic line up.