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Falling somewhere in the middle between The Simpsons and South Park, Family Guy was sadly too short lived during its three season run on Fox, but fan demand brought it back and now the eleventh DVD collection (which actually contains the twenty-three episodes that make up season ten) is upon us. For those who haven't seen it, the series revolved around the misadventures of the Griffin family who reside in the town of Quahog, Rhode Island. Peter is the kinda-sorta-well-intentioned but misguided father, Lois the perfect housewife, Meg the unpopular angst-ridden teenager and Chris the sweet but slow son. And then there's Stewie, their infant boy who in the early years was bent on global domination but lately seems more interested in time travel and harassing the family's dog, a quick witted hard drinking pooch named Brian. Like The Simpsons, or King Of The Hill, the neighbors also play a big part in the series. Sexually obsessed Glenn Quagmire and wheelchair bound tough guy cop Joe round out the core characters nicely and give the Griffins a decent crew to play off of.
At this point in the show's history, it's got a pretty loyal fan base and an equally vocal group of dissenters. The show polarizes viewers not only because of its tendencies to push buttons (a complaint often levied against the show is that it's mean spirited, and there's one episode in this collection that definitely feels that way) but also because it doesn't really have much of a plot. Continuity is thrown out the window in favor of pop culture references and sight gags galore and those who have seen the series know that it's not at all uncommon for the show to throw in a musical song and dance number, a disturbingly long but oh so sweet cameo from the late, great Conway Twitty, or a prolonged fight scene. We get just as much, if not more, of that type of humor in this latest batch as we have before. The series runs the gamut from taking unabashed cheap shots at minority groups to delivering some truly scathing and often times brilliant satire with frequent stops everywhere in between resulting in a show that really stands out as much for its humor as it does for its irreverence.
Disc One:
Lottery Fever / Seahorses Seashell Party / Screams Of Silence: The Story Of Brenda Q / Stewie Goes For A Drive / Back To The Pilot / Thanksgiving / Amish Guy
Disc Two:
Cool Hand Peter / Grumpy Old Man / Quagmire And Meg / The Blind Side / Livin' On A Prayer / Tom Tucker: The Man And His Dream / Be Careful What You Fish For / Burning Down The Bayit
Disc Three:
Killer Queen / Forget-Me-Not / You Can't Do That On Television, Peter / Mr. And Mrs. Stewie / Lego My Meg-O / Tea Peter / Family Guy Viewer Mail / Internal Affairs
It should be noted that all of the episodes in this collection are presented uncut, so expect some foul to hear some foul language that you didn't hear when these were originally shown Sunday night's on Fox.
This season is a pretty strong one. That aforementioned mean-spirited episode is Screams Of Silence: The Story Of Brenda Q and it's not only the strangest episode on the season but one of the strangest of the entire series. Basically Glenn's sister gets into an abusive relationship and he, Peter and Joe decide to take care of the problem. The episode gets increasingly darker as it plays out and the ending, which is presented straight and without any obvious irony or attempt at humor, is pretty grim. The crew should get credit for tackling a serious social issue with at least some semblance of seriousness but is this really the right format to raise an issue like this? Opinions will vary, obviously, but this episode is twisted.
Aside from that, it's more or less business as usual. There are some fun celebrity cameos here, the most obvious one being Ricky Gervais who provides the voice of a dolphin who helps Peter out and then demands a ridiculous amount of favors in return. The Lottery Fever series opener is a fun one which shows not only how Peter behaves after winning the lottery but how those around him will leach off of him when he does. We get to see Brian take mushrooms before a hurricane hits the town and then watch him trip out and see some seriously bizarre hallucinations. The Back To The Pilot episode also stands out as we see Stewie travel back with Brian in tow to January 31, 1999 (which was the broadcast date of the series' first episode). This shows how the series has changed over the years and also how in just as many ways it has stayed the same.
Quahog news anchor Tom Tucker gets the spotlight in Tom Tucker: The Man And His Dream in which we learn about his acting career. It seems he played Michael Myers in Halloween IV and once Peter learns that, he and James Woods get involved in resurrecting his thesping profession. In Killer Queen Peter and Chris wind up at fat camp where a serial killer is at work, while back in Quahog, Stewie is terrified by the artwork of Queen's New Of The World album cover. H. Jon Benjamin from Bob's Burgers and a bunch of other great credits does a guest voice here. Stewie falls for a girl named Penelope, voiced by Kate Blanchett, in Mr. And Mrs. Stewie but of course that can't end well even if she shares his love of weapons and math. Tea Party is another stand out. When Peter tries to open his own business and gets shut down, he becomes an advocate for small government and takes hardcore conservative Tea Party ideas to ridiculous extremes with predictably funny results.
All in all, this is a pretty great season. It's also fairly daring, not that the show has ever really shied away from controversy but they definitely push things on a visual level here. That's not a bad thing, so long as you're accepting of the fact that as offensive as the series can be, it's an equal opportunity offender and it provides a great opportunity to laugh at the absurdity that is all around us on a daily basis.
This latest season was broadcast in HD in 1.78.1 widescreen which, and that's the aspect ratio that is used for this DVD release. As has been the norm with the Family Guy sets so far from Fox, the video presentation is very good. The colors look nice and bright, the image is strong, vibrant and clean, and there are no problems with print damage. There aren't any issues at all with mpeg compression throughout the set during playback, though there is some mild line shimmering and light edge enhancement detectable in a few spots that, while not distracting or overbearing, is definitely there. Overall though, this is a very nice presentation in terms of video quality and each and every one of the episodes in this set look better on these DVDs than they do in reruns on TV, especially in terms of color reproduction. Everything looks brighter and more vibrant which adds to the fun of the series' screwy look and style.
The English language track on this DVD is presented in a very nicely handled Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound mix. These tracks don't go completely overboard with background or ambient noise and instead use the rears to enhance what's already there in the first place with gives the soundstage a more lifelike feel. While there are instances where sound effects will come at you unexpectedly, in terms of channel separation and speaker use, there's nothing funky going on here, it all works and it all sounds pretty natural. Dialogue is crisp, clean and clear and there are no problems with hiss or distortion. The opening theme song sounds incredibly lively as it plays before each episode and the background music used throughout the shows is strong but not overpowering or domineering. Subtitles are available in English, French and Spanish.
Extras are spread across the three discs in the set as follows:
Deleted Scenes are included for Lottery Fever, Seahorse Seashell Party, Screams Of Silence, Stewie Goes For A Drive, Back To The Pilot, Thanksgiving and Amish Guy. You can watch these on their own or by way of a 'play all' option and there's just over four minutes of material here. There's also a Looking Back To The Pilot featurettes that includes input from the cast and crew about what went into this interesting episode and how the series has changed since that pilot aired. It runs just over eleven minutes. Outside of that, there's also a Scene Animated From "Seahorse To Seashell Party" and a Full Episode Animatic From "Back To The Pilot.
Again we get some Deleted Scenes, this time from Cool Hand Peter, Grumpy Old Man, Quagmire and Meg, Livin' On A Prayer, Tom Tucker: The Man And His Dream, Be Careful What You Wish For and Burning Down The Bayit. There's six and a half minutes of content here. The second disc also includes a featurette called Fishin' Around With Ricky Gervais. It's a six and a half minute piece that shows what it was like having Gervais around doing voice work in the studio and which offers up some thoughts from the cast and crew on his work on his guest spot. Audio Outtakes With Ricky Gervais is six minutes of just that, depending on how much you enjoy Gervais, this may or may not be worth your time. Outside of that, look for Audio Commentary tracks on the following episodes: Cool Hand Peter (with Mark Hentemann, Artie Johann, Shawn Ries, Brian Iles and Brent Crowe) and Quagmire And Meg (with Steve Callaghan, Tom Devanney, Joseph Lee and Kim Fertman).
Disc three contains some more Deleted Scenes, this time for episodes Killer Queen, You Can't Do That On Television, Peter, Mr. And Mrs. Stewie, Tea Peter and Family Guy Viewer Mail #2. These deleted scenes run just over three minutes. Also on the third disc is Ron McFarlane Reads Viewer Mail, an amusing seven minute piece in which Seth's dad sits atop some bags of mail and reads some odd viewer mail, and a Scene Animatic From "Family Guy Viewer Mail #2. Additionally, the third disc has Audio Commentary tracks on the following episodes: Killer Queen (with Mark Hentemann, Spencer Porter, Peter Shin, Shannon Smith and Greg Lovell), Forget-Me-Not (with Steve Callaghan, Brian Iles, Peter Shin and Shannon Smith), Mr. And Mrs. Stewie (with Steve Callghan, Joe Vaux, Joseph Lee, Annie Brown, Brent Crowe and Patrick Clark), Family Guy Viewer Mail #2 (with Mark Hentemann, Tom Devanney, Greg Colton, Mike Elias and Anjel Shhigian),
Each disc includes menus and chapter selection. The three DVDs in the set each fit inside a standard size DVD case which in turn tucks away into a slipcover featuring alternate artwork. Inside the case is a flyer advertising new episodes of the series.
Family Guy Series Eleven isn't quite as loaded with extras as some past season have been but it does offer up some good supplements, the commentary tracks being the most interesting. On top of that the audio and video quality are good. As to the episodes themselves? Well at this point you've probably seen enough of the series, as it's proving wildly popular in syndication, and you're either a fan or you're not. There's not a lot of middle ground when it comes to this show. So it goes without saying that if you don't appreciate the show, this latest DVD collection won't change your mind. If you are into it though, consider this one recommended.
Ian lives in NYC with his wife where he writes for DVD Talk, runs Rock! Shock! Pop!. He likes NYC a lot, even if it is expensive and loud.


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Multiple Subject Credential, Cross-Cultural Language and
Academic Development Emphasis (MSC-CLAD) and
Multiple Subject Credential, Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and
Academic Development Emphasis (MSC-BCLAD)
This program was recommended by the Academic Senate on October 14, 1993 and
received the concurrence of the President on November 22, 1993.
It was approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on January 5, 1995.
A teacher with a Multiple Subject Credential is authorized to teach grades pre-K through 12 in self-contained classrooms. The Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP) at CSULB prepares students to be credentialed in the state of California for elementary and middle school instruction. The program emphasizes daytime field experience in elementary classrooms, and includes methodology courses and student teaching. Courses for the MSCP program can be completed in one summer and two semesters, or three semesters, depending upon prerequisites, (based on full-time attendance unit loads - see the current copy of the Schedule of Classes for full time unit load requirements). Part-time attendance is allowed, but program requirements must be met within seven years from the date one starts the program.
Before beginning the MSCP, students must be admitted to the University. Apply for admission if you are (a) a graduating senior at CSULB, (b) transferring from another institution, or (c) returning to the University after an absence of one or more semesters. Students may begin taking the prerequisite courses needed for admission to the MSCP as a junior with a minimum of sixty units. Admission to the University, however, does not constitute admission or acceptance to the MSCP. A separate application must be submitted to the MSCP Admissions Clerk in order to be considered for acceptance into the MSCP.
The MSCP is separated into three successive phases. Students may not advance to the next phase before completing the previous one.
During Phase One, students complete program prerequisites, in Phase Two, students complete methodology and culture courses, and in Phase Three, students complete the culminating field experience (Student Teaching).
Phase One - Admission Requirements
1. Attend a MSCP Group Advisement Meeting either before or while enrolled in EDEL 380. The MSCP application and other necessary materials will be distributed only at these meetings. Students interested in one of the three Multiple Subject Credential options are advised to call for information brochures as early as possible before beginning these programs. The information brochures contain a schedule of Group Advisement Meetings as well as the off-campus location where students can purchase the MSCP Handbook (students must bring the handbook with them to the meeting). The MSCP handbook is also available on campus at the Campus Copy Center. Please call the Campus Copy Center for their operating hours and the current price for the handbook at (310) 985-5050. Individual advising is not available until after students have attended one (or both, if necessary) of these meetings. By calling the Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP) "Hotline," students will be able to leave their name and address, and will have information brochures mailed to them. The MSCP Hotline is available 24 hours a day by calling (310) 985-1632;
2. Successfully complete EDEL 380 or its approved equivalent with a grade of "B" or better. (Check the MSCP Handbook for approved equivalents);
3. Successfully complete EDEL 360 or MATH 110 or an approved equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. (Check the MSCP Handbook for approved equivalents);
4. Successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) one of the following: CD 329, ED P 454, or LING 329 (CLAD/BCLAD only);
5. Successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better)
ED P 485 (CLAD/BCLAD only);
6. Successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) one of the following courses in child development and learning: ED P 301, HDEV 307I, PSY 361 (CLAD/BCLAD only);
7. Submit a tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray taken within the last three years;
8. Submit one photocopy of all university and/or college transcripts;
9. Submit proof of having taken the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST);
10. Submit three letters of recommendation;
11. Submit a typed statement describing why you want to teach;
12. Attend an oral interview with a department faculty advisor;
13. Submit the MSCP application along with documents verifying that the above prerequisites have been completed for the semester methods classes will be taken, as follows:
Summer/Fall: January 1 - March 1.
Winter/Spring: August 1 - October 1.
NOTE: Only students enrolled in EDEL 380, EDEL 360 or MATH 110 in Summer Session will be allowed to submit MSCP application packets July 1 - August 1 for admission to the MSCP in the immediately following fall semester. Students must receive a grade of "B" or higher in EDEL 380, and a grade of "C" or higher in EDEL 360 or MATH 110. EDEL 360 or MATH 110 may be taken during the same summer session as EDEL 380. Special oral interview times are set up for students in this category. Please consult the MSCP handbook for further details about this special application period.
Phase Two - Culture, Methods, and Subject Matter Competency
Culture Studies (CLAD/BCLAD only)
Successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) a course which concerns world societies and cultures in an international world (general education requirement D-2), such as AMST 319, AIS 319, ASAM 319, B/ST 319, C/LA 319, CHLS 319, W/ST 319 (or equivalent) and one of the following: ANTH 421, EDEL/EDSE 530 (EDEL/EDSE 530 can only be taken by holders of bachelor's degrees or as a senior by petition to instructor and Department Chair).
Methods Courses
Methods courses (EDEL 442, 452, 452B, 462, and 472) are designed to prepare students with the objectives, principles, materials, and teaching procedures needed in basic content areas. Although all of the methods courses require daytime field work, at least one course must be taken off campus and at least one on campus. These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The CLAD/BCLAD Emphasis requires additional study in language and culture, as well as EDEL 475. One methods course may be taken concurrently with student teaching, but it is not recomended.
Option One - Open Track Emphasis: Core (12 units): EDEL 442, 452, 462, and 472; Student Teaching (16 units): EDEL 482.
Option Two - Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis (CLAD): Students in this program must be admitted to the CLAD Emphasis. Core Program (15 units): EDEL 442, 452, 462, 472, 475; six semester units of college-level foreign language (or equivalent); Student Teaching (16 units).
Option Three - Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis (BCLAD): Students in this option must be admitted to the Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis Program. Ability to converse fluently in Spanish and English is required. Undergraduates should complete the Liberal Studies baccalaureate program with a Bilingual concentration. The Core program consists of 15 units: EDEL 442, 452B, 462, 472, and 475, along with Student Teaching (16 units), EDEL 482B (482C for students on an emergency bilingual credential). The culture and language components for the BCLAD are fulfilled in the Liberal Studies Bilingual concentration. Students completing a non-Liberal Studies bachelor's degree or those with a Liberal Studies degree obtained from another university must complete the equivalent of the culture/history (CHLS 340, 350, and 390I) and language (SPAN 312, 313, 322 and 410) requirements, through course work and language and culture examinations either prior to or during the program, but prior to the culminating field experience.
Subject Matter Competency
All students admitted to the MSCP must meet Subject Matter Competency before beginning Phase 3. At CSULB, Subject Matter Competency can be accomplished in one of two ways: (a) pass the Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) exam, or (b) complete or have completed an approved core of courses in the Liberal Studies Waiver Program with no individual grade lower than a "C" in those courses. If Subject Matter Competency was completed at an institution other than CSULB, an assessment will be made to determine course equivalency. For more information about the Subject Matter Competency requirement, please contact the Credential Processing Office at (310) 985-5710.
Phase Three - Culminating Field Experience (CFE)
CFE (EDEL 482, 482B, or 482C - Student Teaching) is the final phase of the MSCP. A separate application for this phase is required, and must be submitted in person to the Multiple Subject Field Programs Office, located in ED1-06, one semester prior to beginning the CFE. Completed applications received first will be given highest priority for choice of school district. It is possible that not all qualified applicants will be able to student teach in the semester of their choice. The criteria for priority selection is posted outside the Department of Teacher Education office, located in ED1-13, as well as outside the Field Programs office, located in ED1-06. Applications are distributed at the Student Teaching Application meetings. Dates for these meetings are announced during the first week of the methods courses, and are posted throughout the ED-1 and ED-2 buildings well in advance of the actual meeting dates. Deadlines for submitting applications to student teach are:
Fall Semester or Summer Term: March 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Student Teaching Admission Requirements
1. Admission to the MSCP;
2. Passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST);
3. Meet the culture studies requirement for CLAD and BCLAD by successfully completing (with a grade of "C" or better) a course which concerns world societies and cultures in an international world (general education requirement D-2), such as C/LA 319 (or equivalent), and one of the following: ANTH 421, or EDEL/EDSE 530 (for bachelor's degree holders only or by petition) (CLAD/BCLAD only);
4. Six units of college-level foreign language, or equivalent experience (CLAD/BCLAD only);
5. Passage of the Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) is required of all non-Liberal Studies majors. This exam may be waived by completing the Liberal Studies waiver certificate program, including the subject matter competency courses, in the Liberal Studies program. Consult the Liberal Studies section of the Bulletin for detailed information about the core of courses. Four-fifths of the waiver program and the subject matter competency courses must be completed prior to student teaching.
6. Have applied for a Grad Check for the Liberal Studies Certificate (non-Liberal Studies majors only). Must meet with the Liberal Studies Department prior to this application;
7. A valid tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray;
8. Have completed Phases 1 and 2 of the MSCP. One methods course may be taken concurrently with student teaching, but it is not recommended. Students enrolled in the Bilingual Spanish/English program are exempt from the off-campus methods class requirement, but must still pass all four methods classes with no grade lower than a "C", and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher;
9. Have received a grade of "C" or higher in EDEL 420 if student wishes to complete their student teaching at the kindergarten level;
10. Have submitted a certificate of clearance or proof of filing with Sacramento;
11. Have submitted a student teaching application, internship application, or supervised teaching in a bilingual (Spanish/English) classroom.
CFE (Student Teaching) Options
1. Student Teaching shall be a full-day experience, with one assignment in a primary classroom (grades K-3), and one assignment in an intermediate classroom (grades 4-6), with at least one grade level separation, e.g. 2,4; 3,5. One student teaching assignment must be in a public school. It is possible to complete student teaching during two consecutive summers, one entire summer (limited availability), or one summer and part of one regular semester, or one regular semester;
2. In cooperation with approved school districts (ABC, Long Beach, and Paramount), an Internship Program is available for selected individuals to teach full time with full pay. This program is limited to outstanding candidates who have successfully completed Phases 1 and 2 of the MSCP, and have been offered employment in a participating district. An additional application and interview is required for the Internship Program. In addition to the student teaching admission requirements, an Intern applicant must meet the following requirements: (a) possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an overall GPA of 3.0, (b) submit verification of an extensive and successful experience with pupils in a school situation, (c) complete NSCI 401 or EDEL 475 or approved equivalent, (d) complete the Child Development requirement (ED P 301, HDEV 307, PSY 361, or equivalent).
Interns normally carry a full teaching load and serve as a member of the instructional team at the school site. Conditions of employment are governed by the master agreement of each individual school district. Interns are employed by the cooperating school district under the temporary provisions allowed in the Education Code.
3. Requirements for students in the Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) program include: (a) completion of the bilingual concentration in the Liberal Studies major, or for non-Liberal Studies majors, equivalents for the language and culture/history prerequisites, (b) completion of EDEL 452B (in addition to EDEL 442, 462, 472, and 475), (c) a minimum of 150 hours as a volunteer or paid paraprofessional in a bilingual elementary classroom.
Additional Recommended Course for all students
Additionally, the Department of Teacher Education highly recommends that all students complete (with a grade of "C" or higher) P ED 476 prior to student teaching.
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Students completing any of the three options of the MSCP will be recommended for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, which is issued for a five-year period. To renew this credential, the holder must meet requirements for the Professional Clear Credential.
Multiple Subject Internship Credential
In cooperation with approved school districts (ABC, Long Beach, and Paramount), the College of Education at CSULB offers a Multiple Subject Internship Program. The program offers the opportunity for selected individuals to teach full time with full pay in a participating district as an intern. This program is limited to outstanding candidates who have been admitted to the Department program and have been offered employment by a participating district.
Each of the following admission requirements must be met to be eligible for the internship program:
1. Clear admission to the multiple subject credential program;
2. Baccalaureate degree form an accredited institution of higher education;
3. Completed the liberal studies program and satisfied the subject matter competence of a "B" average on selected courses (or passed the MSAT);
4. Certificate of Clearance verified by the Credential Processing Center;
5. Earned an overall GPA at or above the standard set by the CSU system as well as a "B" average after admission to the MSCP;
6. Description and verification of experiences with students in a school setting, such as serving as a teacher's aide;
7. Minimum grade of "B" in each of the five prerequisite multiple subject methods courses (EDEL 442, 452, 462, 472, and 475);
8. Satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement (POSC 100 or 391, or exam);
9. Have a valid tuberculosis clearance prior to internship;
10. Submit three references for confidential "Intern Recommendation Form."
1. Complete EDEL 572A-B (8,8);
2. Complete NSCI 401 or EDEL 475 for the science requirement;
3. Complete HDEV 307, PSY 361, or ED P 301 for the child development requirement.
Professional Responsibilities of the Multiple Subject Intern:
Interns normally carry a full teaching load and serve as a member of the instructional team at each school site. Conditions of employment are governed by the master agreement of each district and by school district policies and procedures. Interns are employed by the cooperating district under the temporary provisions allowed in the Education Code.
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential
Candidates must meet an approved fifth-year program, and be recommended by an institution which offers a multiple subject credential. A minimum of thirty post-baccalaureate units must be taken. The only exception to the post-baccalaureate requirement is for second semester undergraduate seniors who successfully petition in advance of obtaining the baccalaureate degree to have a maximum of twelve units taken in the senior year count toward post-baccalaureate studies. For further information about this petitioning process, please contact the Department of Teacher Education Multiple Subjects Admissions Office at (310) 985-4507.
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ORANGE COUNTY, California (CNN) -- Radical Hispanic separatist organization MEChA ("Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan") is taking responsibility for setting the wildfires in California, confimed Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
California officials received a letter earlier today containing photographs of individuals holding Molotov cocktails, then throwing them into dry brush. The faces of the individuals appeared to have been digitally distorted.
Also included was a rambling manifesto, stating that the reason for the act of arson was that "Aztlán belongs to indigenous people, the Chicanas and Chicanos of Aztlán. We are sovereign and not subject to a foreign culture."
Orange County Fire Battalion Chief Kris Concepcion told CNN that the pattern of wildfires definitely indicates arson.
If this is true, we may have a bigger problem than originally thought; this amounts to terrorism when a group attacks civilians. There may be some interesting times to come.
This has turned out to be a hoax, luckily. Glad that it does not seem to be true at this time; this could have gotten really ugly.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Arsonists set fire to the southeastern New Mexico company that planned to resume domestic horse slaughter next week, the company's owner said Tuesday.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) � Arsonists set fire to the southeastern New Mexico company that planned to resume domestic horse slaughter next week, the company's owner said Tuesday.
"They tried to burn the place down," Valley Meat Co. owner Rick De Los Santo said Tuesday in reference to opponents who have been making threats against the company over the past year as it has fought the federal government for permission to convert its cattle operations into a horse slaughterhouse.
Chaves County Sheriff Rob Coon said fire officials were investigating but no official cause had yet been determined for the blaze. He said he remains concerned, however, that there will be trouble at the plant if it begins slaughtering horses.
Attempts by companies like Valley Meat Co. to resume domestic horse slaughter have ignited a divisive and emotional national debate that has resulted in a string of threats against De Los Santos, his family and his business.
"We have had some say, 'I hope your building burns down,'" De Los Santos said. "That's not good at all. What are they going to do next? Take a pot shot at us when we are walking in?"
On Saturday, De Los Santos said someone apparently jumped the fence, then poured accelerant over the compressors to his refrigeration unit. A passer-by alerted authorities.
"The fire inspector was out there," De Los Santos said. "He took samples of the dirt and stuff just to make sure. But he said this was something that was not done by electricity or lightning. He said something was poured on it to light it."
De Los Santos says the company will be unable to open as planned Monday without a working refrigeration unit.
The company also goes to federal court Friday to fight attempts by The Humane Society of the United States and other groups to block the opening of Valley Meat and another recently approved horse slaughterhouse in Iowa.
The groups contend that the Department of Agriculture failed to conduct the proper environmental reviews before issuing the companies permits to slaughter horses.
The USDA also opposes horse slaughter. But after being sued by Valley Meat Co. for failing to act on its application, the agency said it was obligated to issue the permits since Congress lifted a ban on domestic horse slaughter in 2011.
Meat from the slaughterhouses would be shipped to some countries for human consumption and for use as zoo and other animal food.


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Love the wins and the late inning heroics, but watching the magic numbahs is like watching a lobstah pot boil. Hurry up already.
Hey, I'm just glad to be focused on baseball again aftah the shitstorm I stirred up with Pats' fanboys ovah my "dishonor" comment.
What do you expect from those mouth breathahs who worship at the NFL altah of ritualized violence, sublimated homesexual rape, and Oedipal hostility?
What are you smoking, dude? You love football. And you're a self-professed Rethuglican, repressed homoeroticism and violence is your bread and buttah.
Ah, I love it when you libs paint with your broad brush …
But what can I say, I've got a HardOn for a chick from MoveOn who's been, you know, "nurturing" my innah pacifist.
So she has no clue you voted for Bush and continue to support the occupation of Iraq?
Are you kidding me? A Neuromancer-quoting cripple with herp lip and a case of the crabs stands a bettah chance of getting laid in this town than a Neocon.
Ah, nothing like stahting things off undah a shroud of lies and deceit, how very G.O.P. of you!
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Shields, Moustakas Lead Royals Past Indians 8-2
CLEVELAND (AP) - James Shields allowed two runs in six innings and Mike Moustakas hit a three-run homer to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Shields (2-2) struck out nine and won his second straight start.
Moustakas' homer sparked Kansas City's four-run fourth that featured five hits. The Royals are 10-0 when scoring at least four runs.
Eric Hosmer had four hits, including an RBI double in the seventh.
Cleveland manager Terry Francona turned 55 years old Tuesday, but the Indians were unable to win a third straight game for the first time this season.
Danny Salazar (0-3) didn't allow a hit until the fourth, but unraveled quickly.


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Rockford Officials To Examine Urban Chicken Rules
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford City Council members will consider changing urban chicken rules after receiving requests from residents who want to raise them and complaints from others who don't want feathered neighbors.
The Rockford Register Star reports city aldermen said they'd explore rules governing chicken raising after Greg Davis spoke at a council meeting last week. Davis kept six Rhode Island red hens in a backyard coop until a city code enforcement officer told him he was violating zoning laws and had to get rid of them.
Davis says officials should rethink the zoning rules and embrace a growing trend of harvesting eggs in backyards.
Opponents say chicken coops could be unhealthy, unsightly and smelly.
Ald. Joseph Chiarelli says about half of the people he's heard from support a rules change.
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And yet the myth of the C.I.A. as an all-knowing, all-powerful spy agency persisted for years, not just in the minds of America's enemies but in the imagination of many American television-watchers and moviegoers. Among those fooled, at least initially, were most modern presidents of the United States. The promise of a secret intelligence organization that could not only spy on America's enemies but also influence events abroad, by sleight of hand and at relatively low cost, was just too alluring.
When presidents finally faced the reality that the agency was bumbling, they could be bitter. Reviewing the C.I.A.'s record after his two terms in office, Dwight Eisenhower told the director, Allen Dulles, "I have suffered an eight-year defeat on this." He would "leave a legacy of ashes" for his successor.
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You might've heard about how Mark Waid—veteran writer behind the awesome, on-going run of Daredevil—was selling off his massive comics collection to help finance a new digital comics intiative.
Well, Thrillbent—the site that Waid is spearheading—has launched today, with two offerings written by him that you can read for free. Insufferable tells the story of an obnoxious sidekick who grows up to treat his mentor like dirt while Luther focuses on a slower-than-average guy who cleans up corpses after a zombie apocalypse.
They're both really good in ways you might not be expecting at first and use the digital platform to good effect. It's theground floor of a big gamble but, since it's Mark Waid, it'll probably pay off in spades.


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It began the breadth of a continent away in the suburbs of central
New Jersey. Kurt Sutter grew up a morbidly obese, oversensitive loner, by his own admission a "huge embarrassment" to his war-hero father. Unlike a lot of future writers, he hated English at school, preferring the cartoons he consumed at home. "I joke about it, but the truth is I did learn the essentials of storytelling from Hanna-Barbera," he says. "I wanted to tell stories, entertain, make people laugh and cry. Make people notice me." No teen Kerouac this one – just a schlubby fat kid looking for dad's approval.
The approval never came so, like any good outsider, he skipped town at 19 and bounced around between New York and LA for several years as a journeyman actor – a lost weekend spent in a haze of fights, pissartistry and broken relationships. "That was me letting go of my father," he says. When sobriety came in 1993 it didn't bring the big time with it. What did pay off, however, was his work in off-Broadway theatre that got him a gig teaching the Meisner Technique under his mentor Kathryn
When Gately-Poole was offered a position on the fine arts acting programme at Northern Illinois University she asked Sutter to join her. The opportunity to study, teach and tell stories was too good to turn down and, under the intense curriculum at NIU, he began writing like a demon. Writing replaced drugs and booze as his obsession.
The result was a feature script called Delivering Gen that got enough industry attention to land him a literary agent. Then the real work began. "I learned to write TV by getting a big stack of scripts from my agent and studying them and then writing spec after spec after spec." The same compulsive behaviour that drove his eating and boozing threw him into writing with unholy fury.
It was around this time that Shawn Ryan, a ballsy 35-year-old writer-producer, began developing a show called The Barn about a crew of rogue cops. Ryan needed a junkyard dog to drag the cop show genre into uncharted dark territory and liked what he saw in Sutter, hiring him as staff writer. The Barn would eventually become The Shield. Guided by Ryan's uncompromising vision and fuelled by Sutter's frenzied storylines, it would alter the cable TV landscape forever.
Seven seasons of plaudits and success later (including the first Best
Show Golden Globe ever awarded to a basic cable show), and Sutter
had enough clout to get his own show green lit. Based loosely on Hamlet, the central conflict in Sons of Anarchy is between club president Clay Morrow and his stepson Jax Teller, club vice president and young pretender. Given Sutter's distant relationship with his pops, it's unsurprising that fatherhood is a recurring theme in his work.
Maybe because Sons is such a personal project for him, he promotes
it with an enthusiasm no showrunner currently operating can match
– both on his Twitter account (@sutterink) and the Sutterink blog (sutterink.blogspot.com). He's not above settling scores there, too – accusing Frank Darabont on Twitter of poaching a Sons of Anarchy staffer for The Walking Dead. "It probably didn't help my career lashing out at Mr Shawshank," he concedes. He seems destined to be the eternal gatecrasher, forever bewildered by the dark arts of networking. "I have a very small Rolodex."
Messrs Hanna and Barbera finely tuned his sense of what audiences
want. The second Sons series doubled its audience from the first and
continued to grow in its third, achieving a mixture of cult appeal and commercial success that showrunners will happily cut throats for. With a feature film project with DreamWorks starring Eminem in the pipeline, his star has never been higher.
The same compulsive behaviour that blighted Sutter's youth now
drives his success. His love of telling stories was his redemption. This story ends well: the fat kid with a quick temper comes good in the end.
James Donaghy is a TV critic for The Guardian www.jamesdonaghy.co.uk


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One Million-plus Sign Petition To DOJ To Charge George Zimmerman
The NAACP's petition to the Department of Justice asking for federal charges, including civil rights charges, to be filed against George Zimmerman has reached one million signatures.
This major milestone was reached in just two and a half days. The petition was set up on Saturday evening shortly after the verdict finding George Zimmerman not guilty in the murder of Trayvon Martin was read.
Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, was thankful for the support the petition has received: "The support our petition has received shows the mindset of the American public, who are tired of a system of justice that allows for appalling verdicts like the one we saw on Saturday."
Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP, addressed the specifics of the NAACP's request: "It is clear George Zimmerman's bias played a major role in the events that led to the death of Trayvon Martin. A cousin called the police days after the murder and said, 'I think he did this because of race.' He had previously called the police dozens of times, disproportionately about young men of color who he thought were suspect. George Zimmerman himself stated on the night of the attack, 'These punks always get away with this.' The law says you must be able to show that race was a factor and that bodily harm was done. We believe there is enough evidence to satisfy this standard."
The NAACP also partnered with MoveOn.org on a petition in support the effort. "MoveOn members from all walks of life joined with the NAACP to demand justice for Trayvon and his family because this verdict cannot be the final say in this case, " added Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org.
"We will continue to fight for justice for Trayvon Martin, and we will work to address the deep-seated injustices that continue to plague our nation--from racial profiling to the proliferation of guns, from Stand Your Ground laws to a deeply flawed criminal justice system."
Interested parties can still sign the petition, which will remain active and open until the Department of Justice completes their case.
Sign the petition by visiting: naacp.org or text "JUSTICE" to 62227
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The Kansas City Art Institute's fall lineup of artists, designers and scholars that spoke as part of the college's "Current Perspectives" lecture series during the fall 2009 semester are listed below.
Hasan Elahi is an interdisciplinary artist whose work examines issues of surveillance, simulated time, transport systems, borders and frontiers. His current multi-faceted project, "Tracking Transience," was inspired by Elahi's experiences being investigated by the FBI.
Krista A. Thompson is an associate professor of art history at Northwestern University. She is the author of An Eye for the Tropics: Tourism, Photography, and Framing the Caribbean Picturesque (Duke University Press, 2006). Thompson's presentation is entitled "Photography and the Art of Being Seen in the African Diaspora."
Cauleen Smith is a filmmaker, screenwriter and video installation artist. Her short films include "Daily Rains," selected for Sundance Film Festival, and "Chronicles of a Lying Spirit," which screened twice by demand at The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar Exhibition.
Rain Harris is a sculptor and installation artist who was born in Oakland, Calif. She received her B.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1997 and her M.F.A. from The Ohio State University in 2008.
Hank Willis Thomas was raised in New York. His photographs have been published in numerous books and publications including "Reflections in Black: A History of African America Photographers," "25 under 25: American Photographers" and "Black: A Celebration of a Culture." He also is one of the artists included in the "Black Is, Black Ain't" exhibition currently showing at the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute.
Nina Katchadourian was born in Stanford, Calif., and grew up spending every summer on a small island in the Finnish archipelago, where she still spends part of each year. Her work exists in a wide variety of media including photography, sculpture, video and sound.
Tracy Templeton teaches printmaking at Southern Oregon University. Templeton's work chronicles several years among abandoned, rural homesteads where she grew up on the prairies. Specializing in photographic etching, she has lectured extensively on the technique at Anchor Graphics, Chicago; Black Hills State University, South Dakota; and Lane Community College in Oregon; among others.
Chris Martin is an abstract painter who was born in 1954 in Washington, D.C. He lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. He received his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in 1992 and attended Yale University from 1972 to 1975. Martin received two National Endowment for the Arts fellowships in 1990 and 1993.
Claudia Hart has been active as an artist, curator and critic since 1988. She creates virtual paintings that take the form of 3-D imagery integrated into photography, animated loops and multi-channel animation installations. Hart is currently a visiting artist at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Jordan Bass and Chris Ying from McSweeney's, a quarterly journal that features art and fiction from both new and established artists and writers, will co-present this lecture. Chris Ying is an editor and designer for McSweeney's and the magazine Meatpaper. He is also the co-author of a children's book titled, "109 Forgotten American Heroes and Nine or so Villains," as well as the upcoming McSweeney's book, "What If I Ate this Boot?" Jordan Bass is the managing editor of McSweeney's Quarterly, for which he also does a great deal of design.
Dan Cameron is founding director and chief curator of Prospect New Orleans, a new international biennial whose first edition opened in November 2008 at multiple sites around the city and closed in January 2009. He also serves as director of visual arts for the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans. Cameron was senior curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York from 1995 to 2006, where his exhibitions included survey or new-work exhibitions by Eugenio Dittborn, Carroll Dunham, Teresita Fernandez, William Kentridge, Los Carpinteros, Nalini Malani, Paul McCarthy, Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, Marcel Odenbach, Pierre et Gilles, Faith Ringgold, Doris Salcedo, Carolee Schneemann, Francesco Vezzoli, David Wojnarowicz, Martin Wong and Xu Bing. In 2003 Cameron was the artistic director for the 8th Istanbul Biennial, and in 2006 he co-organized the 10th Taipei Biennial. In 2006 he was the curator of "New York, Interrupted," the inaugural exhibition for pkm Gallery Beijing. In 2008, as guest curator for the Orange County Museum of Art, he organized a retrospective of the American painter Peter Saul. Cameron also serves as senior curator for Next Wave Visual Art at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and is a member of the graduate faculty of the School of Visual Arts in New York.


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I was wondering if someone could tell me if assigning one array to another would cause memory problems.
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Code:char[] largeFile = new char[5000000]; public void method() { ObjectX objX = new ObjectX(); objx.file = largeFile; largeFile = objx.file; }
Does this mean that when method() is finished objX will not be collected by the GC or will it be? does file hold some reference to objx since it was assigned the objx.file even though objX would be out of scope after the method is done?


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"Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work"
Thomas Edison
I had dreamed to live on the other side of the planet while growing up in Provence. I was a sad little girl in France and swore to myself to escape one day.
After my studies I went to Canada and lived there for over a quarter of a century but always dreaming of the other side of the mirror, "aux antipodes": Australia.
I finally reach Oz for the first time in January 2011. Since then I had to make life changing choices and burn many bridges. The candle is now lighted on both end into a contrasting ephemeral existence with no future.
Que sera sera but I am not lost anymore.
You might be transported to other continents by some exotic pictures, postal cards blue ocean and white mountains, but I am traveling within your daily life in these places we ignore or are disturbed by. I see ghosts who give my life meaning and dimension.
My name is Agnes Durbet, I am a Canadian in Australia
I came to this country on a dream expecting to be disappointed by an all too rough reality. But I fell in a magic well of creative minds in the most unexpected place.
Visiting a childhood friend (Ape) who works out of sewage treatment and water filtration centers in and around Sydney, I went into the center of the earth and back, deep into the belly of the city where its guts had the gloomy look and smell of a putrid dragon. Most of the places are surrounded by glorious sceneries, offering a world of deep contrasts.
Industrial grounds in the mountains or on the ocean shores are hidden to the public but so ever extravagant and rich. The major theme is water in all its forms, salty or fresh, clean or soiled.
I recognized it was once in a life time chance and unimaginable gift.
Recording everyday scenes and adding some of my perceptions to an already colorful set of characters: Each wave is unique, each worker as well. All create magical scenes made in Hell or Heaven, striking contrasts and a story worth telling.
I found poetry in challenging places. Beauty is trapped is a job well done and in professionally crafted solutions. Tradesmen are a gems, the industrial background a stage, Ape the main character. His words and photographs are as striking as his daily work, defining a precious mind and philosophy.
Je suis à la recherche de la magie et je la trouve dans les contrastes, nichée au creux des paradoxes de la vie.
Ainsi la poudre des fées se mêle intimement à la sueur des travailleurs, la modernité fuse des ombres rassurantes d'animaux sauvages.
Il n'y a plus de laideur et j'ai la chance unique d'en être le témoin.


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Jim Nelin necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 55 diseños de 16 diseñadores freelance.
The job is to design a logotype for upcoming Swedish domain registrar & web host, Jine.
As opposed to other webhosts in the sector, Jine will strive to make hosting, and domain-registration simplistic and straight forward, rather than confusing our users with an information overload.
Our interface will be easy to use, our user agreements will be clear and honest, and our users will enjoy a great deal of flexibility in terms of customization, and being able to scale their resources, depending on their needs.
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We identify ourselves with others who have taken on the task of making complexity more simple, such as;
Mediatemple - http://mediatemple.net/
Xero - http://www.xero.com/
Campaign Monitor - http://www.campaignmonitor.com/
Our color scheme is:
Sky blue - #a5dcf7
White - #fffff
Silver-ish grey - #e5e5e5
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This group of people tend to be rather picky about where they place their trust, so it's important to us not to come off as a second-grade alternative.
Good design is integral to Jine, and will be present everywhere. Every interface button, graphic and typographic element will be carefully crafted, and the clean back-end area of the site will not just 'do the job', but will also make it enjoyable due to its aesthetic value.
We want to appeal to our target audience with a beautiful page, a well coded back-end, and great interface design. The logo should slot in well, and provide the icing on this very tasty cake.
First and foremost, we are looking for polished and well thought out work. We have a graphic design team in place, who are working on the website (mockup attached).
Below are some logotypes we feel are stylistically similar to what we are looking for:
As you see, we are looking for a clean and abstract symbol, and some nice typography. Alternatively, it could be pure text, but this would have to be excecuted in a very classy way.
Attributes to keep in mind:
- Friendly
- Easy-to-use
- Flexible
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Tasty Toast Strips
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Makes1 dozen
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 bread slices
- In a shallow bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Cut each slice of bread into four strips. Dip both sides in butter, then sprinkle with sugar mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
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Unseasonably warm temperatures in New York City made the excuse that subway riders "forgot their pants" a bit more plausible, but heads still turned as thousands of trouserless people rode the rails this weekend.
The annual stunt, organized by New York City-based prank group Improv Everywhere, drew more than 4,000 people who stripped down to their skivvies and hopped on the subway, garnering confused double-takes from passers-by. Improv Everywhere has organized the No Pants Subways Ride for 12 consecutive years now, yet average straphangers are still shocked by the sight of so much skin in such close quarters.
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Manhattan participants — many of whom dressed up for the occasion, at least on top, in tuxedos, cowboy outfits and Santa costumes — were briefed by the group's founder Charlie Todd before being sent below ground to, er, debrief. The volunteers were told to answer any questions by saying they "forgot to put on pants."
It's not just New York that sees bare-bottomed riders for a few hours each year. The stunt has since spread to 60 cities in 25 countries on five continents, where citizens are content to strip down in the interest of such a grand sociological experiment. From Bangkok to Berlin to Buenos Aires, riders took pleasure in swallowing their pride and shedding their pants.
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Last night, during Madonna's highly anticipated performance at Madison Square Garden, the Material Girl was joined on stage by South Korea's esteemed Ambassador of Dance, PSY. And the viral video star showed the pop icon how to Gangnam Like A Virgin.
When Madonna hits the stage, she keeps the party going into the wee hours. In last night's case, that meant keeping the crowd on their feet until one in the morning. Fans got a lot of treats last night; between Madge's amazing backing band, exquisite lighting & set design, incredible costumes, tight-rope walkers, video montages and tons of dancers. But the best and biggest surprise was PSY flying in from Korea to perform his solo hit "Gangnam Style" — plus a duet on Madonna's 2000 hit "Music."
This was PSY's first performance at the iconic NYC venue and he was obviously humbled by the experience. Heis undoubtedly feeling pretty good today, after losing his MSG virginity with Madonna.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Syllabus for "California Legal History"
University of California Hastings College of the Law
Fall 2008
Professor Elizabeth L. Hillman
This seminar explores the singular legal history of California, a state that has become emblematic of progress, protest, and opportunity for the entire United States. With an emphasis on the last fifty years, but with important forays into the 19th and early 20th century, we will explore how the law has reflected, struggled with, and occasionally resolved the tensions created by California's demographics, geography, and politics.
The course does not assume extensive background in California history nor does it attempt a comprehensive approach to the sprawling history of the nation's most populous state. Instead, we will engage with a few key themes, people, and episodes in California history. These include John Wesley Powell, Earl Warren, and Pat Brown; the interplay of politics, law, and culture in San Francisco; the impact of immigration; the struggle to allocate water and other natural resources; and the turmoil of the 1960s. Throughout, our emphasis will be on how law and politics have both shaped and adapted to California's changing environment and population.
Course Materials (listed in the order in which they are assigned)
Kevin Starr, California: A History (New York: Random House, 2007). ISBN 978-0-8129-7753-0.
Wallace Stegner, Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West (New York: Penguin, 1992). ISBN 978-0-1401-5994-3.
Jim Newton, Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made (New York: Riverhead, 2006). ISBN 978-1594489280.
Philip L. Fradkin, The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906: How San Francisco Nearly Destroyed Itself (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2006). ISBN 978-0-520-24820-5.
Lucy E. Salyer, Laws Harsh as Tigers: Chinese Immigrants and the Shaping of Modern Immigration Law (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1995). ISBN 978-0-8078-4530-1.
Nan Alamilla Boyd, Wide-Open Town: A History of Queer San Francisco to 1965 (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2003). ISBN 978-0-520-24474-0.
Chester Hartman with Sarah Carnochan, City for Sale: The Transformation of San Francisco (Berkeley: University of California Press, rev. ed. 2002). ISBN 978-0-520-08605-0.
Ethan Rarick, California Rising: The Life and Times of Pat Brown (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2005). ISBN 978-0-520-24828-1.
Your grade will be based on your class participation (25%) and the quality of your work on three essays submitted during the course of the semester (each worth 25% of your final grade). This course is a seminar, which makes your presence in class even more critical than usual. We meet only once per week, and you can only contribute to class if you are present and prepared. Unexcused absences will lower your grade.
The three written assignments are described below. Each paper must be five to ten pages long (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 11 or 12 point font). More details will be provided in class. Note that this course satisfies the requirement for a seminar with a substantial writing component.
Assignment 1, due Sept. 18: An essay based on an interview with a lawyer about his or her experience in California legal practice, governance, or advocacy.
You may interview anyone who has been out of law school for at least 10 years (this includes practicing attorneys, judges, law professors, and those who abandoned the practice of law). Your goal in this assignment is to convey a sense of how California as a place has influenced your subject's experience with the law (or alternatively, how California practice is similar—indistinguishable?—from legal practice elsewhere). If you need assistance identifying a subject for this assignment, please let me know and we'll connect you to Hastings alumni.
Assignment 2, due Oct. 30: An essay about law in San Francisco.
Select one or more of the assigned readings and analyze how the development of the law influenced or reflected a major event or trend in California history.
Assignment 3, due Nov. 21: An essay about sources and methods of legal history, based on independent research in an archive (a list of suggested archives will be distributed in class).
Select a topic, identify a source of primary information about it, find an archive that holds that source, review the source – and then write an essay analyzing the validity of that source for legal historians. Your essay should refer specifically not only to the source that you review, but to other examples of historians relying on similar sources of evidence in the assigned course materials.
Reading assignments
I. Foundations
Aug 28
Starr, California: A History (through p. 70)
Browse the "Laws and Regulations" and "Statistics" sections of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, available at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov
Sept 4
Starr, California: A History
Browse the population data available from regarding California, available at http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/ca.html; http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06000lk.html; http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/govinfo/state/gov_calstats.html
Sept 11
Stegner, Beyond the Hundredth Meridian
Joan Didion, "Holy Water," The White Album (New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1990), first published 1979, available at http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/thirst/special_holywater.html
Sept 18
No class scheduled; class dinner/make-up in November, date TBD.
Sept 25
Newton, Justice for All (through p. 261)
Essay #1 due: interview.
II. San Francisco
Oct 2
Fradkin, The Great Earthquake
Oct 9
Salyer, Laws Harsh as Tigers
Oct 16
Boyd, Wide-Open Town
Oct 23
Hartman with Carnochan, City for Sale (through p. 212)
Browse the "government" section of the City of San Francisco's official website, http://www.sfgov.org/site/government_index.asp
Oct 30
Hartman with Carnochan, City for Sale
Essay #2 due: San Francisco.
III. Rebels?
Nov 6
Rarick, California Rising (through p. 252)
Nov 13
Rarick, California Rising
Nov 20
Free Speech Movement, Bancroft Digital Archive and Oral History Project (http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/FSM/)
The McCone Report (the official study of the 1965 Watts riots) (http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/cityinstress/mccone/)
Essay # 3 due: Archival source analysis.
9 comments:
- Patrick S. O'Donnell said...
Looks like a great course!
Here's some titles that might fall under the heading of "further reading:"
Davis, Mike. City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles (1992).
Hine, Robert V. California's Utopian Colonies (1983 ed.).
Horne, Gerald. Fire This Time: The Watts Uprising and the 1960s (1997 ed.).
Kann, Mark E. Middle Class Radicalism in Santa Monica (1986).
Logan, John R. and Harvey L. Molotch. Urban Fortunes: The Political Economy of Place (1987).
Sonenshein, Raphael J. Politics in Black and White: Race and Power in Los Angeles (1993).
- August 5, 2008 at 7:59:00 PM EDT
- Andrewdb said...
Patrick O'donnell - it isn't all about black and white
I think this course sounds very interesting.
As a 20+ year business attorney in California I would say the two most common "California only" areas are the anti-deficiancy laws re real property mortgages and the non-enforcability of non-compete covenants. I don't know if there is a lot of opportunity for historical treatment of them, but they are big areas and California-specific.
Not apparent from this syllabus is the impact of the Spanish/Mexican heritage on California - property titles trace back to The King of Spain By Right Of Conquest - what treatment is there of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? Community Property is a hispanic legal concept I beleive and that may also be something to address.
I don't see anything specific here about farm labor issues - migrant farm workers would also be an area where California lead the way.
Perhaps it is included under the Kevin Starr stuff, but the Progressive Era reforms of Gov. Johnson (initiative, referendum, city manager government, etc), while not only in California, I think are important to understand California and this was one of the leading states for at least some of that.
I think the treatment of the Asian immigrants (no property owning, immigration restrictions, etc) is great and something we often don't hear about today as Asians have become so "successful".
I also think the treatment of GLBT legal issues has a lot of potential. The _Black Cat_ case was in the 1940's - compare that with the requirement in NY as late as the 1960's that bars could not serve alcohol to known homosexuals at the risk of their license (see Chanucey's _Gay New York_)
Good luck with the course!
- August 5, 2008 at 9:09:00 PM EDT
- Patrick S. O'Donnell said...
Who said "it" (whatever *that* is) is "all about black and white"? What an utterly ridiculous comment to make.
- August 5, 2008 at 9:16:00 PM EDT
- Andrewdb said...
Sorry, this thing things my normal indicator of good humor is an html tag.
My point is that your suggested readings seem to tilt somewhat towards a black/white lens of analysis. Horne and Sonenstein, for example. I haven't read Kann, so I don't know if it does.
Sorry you can't seem to take mild (and hopefully good nmatured) disagreement without calling names.
- August 5, 2008 at 9:36:00 PM EDT
- Patrick S. O'Donnell said...
There are five books: two of the five deal with racial politics, so that hardly makes for a tilt. In any case, what is wrong with dealing with racial politics? The syllabus references the McCone Report and the Horne book deals with the events that study treats. You made a gross generalization that that was not an adequate characterization of the titles I listed and was in no way relevant to the subject matter of the books concerned (apart from being vague and opaque), so it does not do to characterize what you wrote as "mild disagreement" as that is not an inference licensed by your comment. And there was no "name calling," only an apt description of your cryptic comment, i.e., one without any good reason to make.
- August 5, 2008 at 10:09:00 PM EDT
- Patrick S. O'Donnell said...
Oops! There's of course six titles, not five (hence two of six...).
- August 5, 2008 at 10:21:00 PM EDT
- Mary L. Dudziak said...
Designing a legal history class can be daunting, since the relevant subjects are potentially so vast. The traditional course is the broad survey, but that can lend itself to surface treatment of many topics. This class is a great example of finding a focus (here geography, which of course works because Beth will be teaching in California), which can allow for deeper engagement with the topics covered.
Another way to focus the course is through time boundaries. Although I've taught a post-Civil War course, I most often teach about the 20th century, and I've thought about organizing a course around a particularly interesting year (e.g. 1968).
I would be interested to hear about how others frame their courses. Is the broad survey (all of US legal history, or perhaps divided by the Civil War), still the standard course? Do others teach geographically focused courses (for example a course on the Southwest would be a great topic and would necessarily be transnational)? What are other successful ways to frame legal history courses?
- August 6, 2008 at 8:10:00 AM EDT
Great syllabus - I particularly like the writing assignments.
On water law, if you want something more historical-legal, you might want to try something from Donald Worster or Donald Pisani.
Worster's Rivers of Empire is a critical view of California water law, while his "Irrigation and Democracy in California: The Early Promise", 28 PAC. HISTORIAN 30, 30 (1984) is a nice exposition of the optimistic side of California irrigation ideology.
Good luck!
- August 6, 2008 at 4:07:00 PM EDT
- Elizabeth L. Hillman said...
Many thanks for all the insight and encouragement this post generated. I'll explore each of the specific sources mentioned in the comments as I move forward with the course.
I've taught historical law school courses before on topics such as sex crimes in U.S. history, biography and the law, and women's legal history (a topic that admittedly does almost nothing to limit the possibilities!). For me, the primary challenge in drafting an effective syllabus is the one that Mary identified: balancing coverage v. depth, finding a way to maximize students' exposure to new themes and ideas while giving them enough traction on that new material so that they can engage with it critically. I think writing assignments are a tremendous help in fostering that critical engagement.
- August 7, 2008 at 2:36:00 PM EDT


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Thursday (July 18)
Free Beer & Cheese Sampling
Thursday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nolita Mart will be hosting a beer tasting with select brews from Brooklyn Lager. To accompany the suds, Artisanal Cheese will provide an array of their wares. Free. Nolita Mart, 156 Mott Street, New York, NY; event details
Yum's the Word
Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Storytellers from the culinary world will recount tales of rejection from their work in the food industry in the first Yum's the Word show. Kat Kinsman, Beth Kracklauer, Matt Gross, and Joshua David Stein are the guests this time. Ice cream sandwiches will also be served. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The Gallery at LPR (le poisson rouge), 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY; tickets and event details
Friday (July 19)
Queens Farm BBQ & Campout
Friday, July 19, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. Eat barbecue by Dickson's Farmstand Meats, drink Brooklyn Brewery beer, and dance the night away at Queens County Farm Museum before sleeping under the stars. You will be greeted with coffee in the morning. $75, bring your own camping gear. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY; tickets and event details
Saturday (July 20)
Hog Days of Summer
Saturday, July 20, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., then 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A celebration of traditional North Carolina whole hog BBQ, craft beers, and heritage pig farming, this event is your best source for whole hog in the city. The rain date is Sunday, July 21. $41. Arrogant Swine (LIC), Corner of 28th St & 40th Ave, 27-20 40th Avenue, Long Island City, NY; tickets and event details
NYC Craft Beer Festival: Summer Jazz
Saturday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., then 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Upon entry, receive a 2 oz. cupyou can use to sample 150 different craft beers. Food will be available for purchase. Live Jazz will accompany the tasting. $55. Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., New York, NY; tickets and event details
Sunday (July 21)
Danish Food Day by Revolving Dansk
Sunday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Scandinavian food is all the rage in NYC, and Sera Lavelle and danish-born Martin Høedholt have paired with celebrity chef Pablo Ventura of Dassara and Fatty Crab to create classic Danish fare. Frikadeller, which are Danish meatballs, and pølser, Danish sausages, are just two of the specialties that will be served. Free entry, food prices vary. Dassara, 271 Smith Street, Brooklyn (Between Degraw and Sackett), NY; event details
Monday (July 22)
Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman at City Grit
Monday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Food & Wine's best new chefs (and recent recipients of a favorable review in the Times) will be cooking Italian at City Grit, with food inspired by their menu at Andrew Michael. $85. 38 Prince Street, New York, NY; event details
Tuesday (July 23)
The 31 Days of German Riesling Concert Cruise
Tuesday, July 23, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Summer of Riesling has organized a three hour tour around New York Harbor. Bottomless Riesling will be accompanied by the dulcet tones of three live bands. $49. The Marina at 23rd Street and the FDR; tickets and event details
Wednesday (July 24)
Supper Club ft. Chef Danny Mena at Haven's Kitchen
Wedneday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. Chef Danny Mena of Hecho en Dumbo will be serving up a Mexican goat-centric meal. Goat bacon, Jalisco-style goat consommé, goat chops, and goats milk caramel ice cream are just some of the items on the menu. $165. Haven's Kitchen, 109 West 17th Street, New York, NY; event details
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Epic Urban Cookout Presented by Tasting Table
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tasting Table is holding a summer baebeue blowout replete with smoked meat from Delaney Barbecue, fried chicken from Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter, and baked goods from Mah-Ze-Darh Bakery. There will also be cocktails courtesy of Hendrick's Gin and beers from Goose Island. $70. Elizabeth Street Garden in Noho; tickets and event details
Middle Eastern Shabbat Dinner with NYShuk
Thursday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. NYshuk chef Ron Arazi and pastry chef Leetal Arazi will teach students how to make all sorts of Middle Eastern fare. Grilled meats, pita flat breads topped with vegetables, and white bean hummus are just some of the offerings. $125. Haven's Kitchen, 109 West 17th Street, New York, NY; event details
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University Park reduced a whopping third of its electricity usage during the annual test of load reduction June 19. Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Penn State's Office of Physical Plant worked behind the scenes remotely to power down as many pumps, fans, compressors and lights as possible. University employees and students were encouraged to shut off their lights and office equipment. Central electricity metering during the test hour averaged 21 megawatts (compared to an average of 35MW to up to 45MW on a hot day). That drop is equivalent to the energy usage of 10,000 to 15,0000 average U.S. homes.
The Emergency DR (Demand Response) program demonstrates the University's capability to reduce its usage during a regional power emergency. Penn State has committed to being able to reduce its load to 28 megawatts if necessary to avoid a blackout. It has reached as low as 24MW in previous test, but Thursday's reduction to 21MW was the University's best performance ever.
While these reductions are a test for emergency conditions, the Office of Physical Plant is constantly improving campus energy efficiency to reduce overall usage. More than half of Penn State's $2.7 billion capital plan will be directed to retrofitting and renovating infrastructure, and a specific investment of $60 million has been dedicated to energy savings programs over the next five years.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone (VOD.L) wrote down the value of its business in Spain and Italy by 5.9 billion pounds ($9.4 billion) and lowered its full-year outlook on Tuesday after reporting its first fall since 2010 in its key organic service revenue metric.
The British company posted a 1.4 percent fall in group organic service revenue in the second quarter due to the sharp slowdown in its southern European business.
It also said it expected its free cash flow for the year to be in the lower half of the guidance range for the full year.
Vodafone was hit by customers trying to make fewer calls in southern Europe, the weakening of currencies in its major markets and the slowdown of still-solid growth in emerging markets such as India and South Africa.
It has been helped however by the strong performance of its joint venture Verizon Wireless in the United States. It said it expected to get a 2.4 billion pound dividend from Verizon Wireless by the end of the year and said it would start a 1.5 billion pound share buyback program.
"We have continued to make progress on our strategic priorities over the last six months, with good growth in data and emerging markets in particular," Chief Executive Vittorio Colao said.
"In the short-term, however, our results reflect tougher market conditions, mainly in Southern Europe."
Group service revenue, which reflects ongoing income and not one-off items such as handsets, was down 1.4 percent on an organic basis in the second quarter. It was down by 11.3 percent in southern Europe, up 0.7 percent in northern Europe and up 4.1 percent in its emerging markets.
Espirito Santo analyst Will Draper said the top-line revenue and earnings looked to be in line but said free cash flow had missed forecasts.
Free cash flow for the first half was 2.2 billion pounds, compared with an analyst forecast of 2.5 billion pounds.
(The story was refiled to fix headline)
Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Paul Sandle