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The thought that love has no pride is an old one. Indeed, it has become something of a cliché. Yet it is achieved the status of cliché by virtue of the truth in it.
CBS's venerable 60 Minutes show brought us an example of the cliché in action over the weekend. 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft is smitten with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He put his professional skills aside to do public relations for Obama and Clinton in their joint interview with him for the show.
A serious journalist might have tried to learn something on the issues of the day from them. Not Kroft. Lest there be any misunderstanding, Kroft thrust his tongue down their throats as fast as he could and kept it there for the duration.
The Atlantic's Conor Fridersdorf has performed a public service compiling Kroft's 14 questions to Obama and Clinton during the interview as broadcast:
"This is very improbable. This is not an interview I ever expected to be doing. But I understand, Mr. President, this was your idea. Why did you want to do this together, a joint interview?"
"There's no political tea leaves to be read here?"
"It's no secret that your aides cautioned you against–actually were against you offering Secretary Clinton this job. And you were just as determined not to take it. And you avoided taking her phone calls for awhile because you were afraid she was going to say no. Why were you so insistent about wanting her to be secretary of state?"
"You've been quoted as thinking or telling people that there was no way you were going to take this job and you weren't going to let anybody talk you into it. What did he say that night that made you [change your mind]?"
"What did he promise you? And has he kept the promises?"
Friedersdorf continues with Kroft's next four questions:
"Has she had much influence in this administration?"
"How would you characterize your relationship right now?"
"It's one thing to have disagreements between cabinet people. I spent time with both of you in the 2008 campaign. That was a very tough, bitter race. And I'm going to spare you reading some of the things that you said about each other during that campaign. But how long did it take you to get over that? And when did it happen?"
"You said the staff took a little longer to ignore, to forget the campaign stuff. What about the spouses? Is that an impertinent question?"
Go to Friedersdorf post for his commentary on these questions before he continues:
"This administration, I mean, you've generally gotten high marks. You've generally gotten very high marks, particularly from the voters for your handling of foreign policy. But there's no big, singular achievement that- in the first four years–that you can put your names on. What do you think the biggest success has been, foreign policy success, of the first term?"
"What's the, I have to ask you, what's the date of expiration on this endorsement? No, no, I have to ask that question. I mean, come on. You're – I mean, you're sitting here together. Everybody in town is talking about it already and the inter- and this is- it's taking place."
Then Kroft turns to Clinton's appearance before Congress last week to testify about the Benghazi massacre:
"I want to talk about the hearings this week. You had a very long day. Also, how is your health?"
"You said during the hearings, I mean, you've accepted responsibility. You've accepted the very critical findings of Admiral Mullen and Ambassador Pickering. As the New York Times put it, you accepted responsibility, but not blame. Do you feel guilty in any way, in–at a personal level? Do you blame yourself that you didn't know or that you should have known?"
"The biggest criticism of this team in the U.S. foreign policy from your political opposition has been what they say is an abdication of the United States on the world stage, sort of a reluctance to become involved in another entanglement, an unwillingness or what seems/appears to be an unwillingness to gauge big issues."
Kroft gave viewers, as Bob Dylan might put it, too much of nothing. What an embarrassment.
Paying tribute to the occasional virtues of 60 Minutes, my daughter Eliana has compiled a video to illustrate CBS's slobbering love affair with Obama (to borrow Bernard Goldberg's formulation). Clinton is of course also in the circle of love. The video below contrasts Kroft's treatment of Obama and Clinton with Leslie Stahl's treatment of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.


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I Need Thee Every Hour
31243, Hymns, I Need Thee Every Hour, no. 334
1. I need thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.
I need thee, oh, I need thee;
Ev'ry hour I need thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee!
2. I need thee ev'ry hour;
Stay thou nearby.
Temptations lose their pow'r
When thou art nigh.
3. I need thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain.
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
4. I need thee ev'ry hour,
Most holy One.
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!
Text: Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918
Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899


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I recently did a post on sex slaves in America and inside I talked about a bunch of Ukrainian women who were brought here under the assumption they would be getting jobs except those jobs were as prostitutes. Now they are free, tens of thousands of dollars richer and American citizens. They actually spoke to congress about the sex slave industry and cried their collective eyes out at the humiliation, torment and degradation they suffered at the hands of their captors. Now New Jersey lawmakers would like to offer an apology for the enslavement of the Africans.
An apology is a good start to trying to acknowledge a wrong that was never corrected. Republican Assemblymen such as Richard Merkt and Michael Patrick Carroll had problems with this. They feel that it would be meaningless. Assemblyman Richard Merkt wanted to know, "Who living today is guilty of slave holding and thus capable of apologizing for the offense?" Also, "And who living today is a former slave and thus capable of accepting the apology? So how is a real apology even remotely possible, much less meaningful, given the long absence of both oppressor and victim?"
"But, on a current note, if slavery was the price that a modern American's ancestors had to pay in order to make one an American, one should get down on one's knees every single day and thank the Lord that such price was paid," Carroll said. Carroll said while his ancestors came from Ireland around the 1850s, fleeing a potato famine he said was worsened by British indifference; he bore the British no ill will. Now back to our Ukrainian ladies. From what Assemblyman Carroll is saying these ladies should be on their collective knees daily and this time to thank the modern day slave catchers for helping to make them citizens of America. Not only the ladies but their children, children's children should all be on their knees giving thanks that the sex slave catchers got their mothers and grandmothers and making them free Americans.
Now that sounds pretty sickening if you ask me, that we have people that are so callous as to think that someone should be thankful that their family has been enslaved and subjugated. They should be thankful for the passing on of not only an American citizenship but a legacy of subjugation, discrimination and bias. Mr. Carroll would NEVER make that statement to these ladies let alone any white person who suffered from some devastating event that caused them to be in America. Would he say that to the Jews who suffered through the holocaust? Hey they had to suffer immensely, losing family members and their freedom yet they should be thanking the Nazi's each and every day down on their knees no doubt for the chance to be an American citizen.
If a drunk driver swerves his car into a car carrying Mr. Carroll's children and they all get killed including the drunk driver would he feel it to be meaningless for the drunk driver's family to offer his family some sort of apology for the disaster? I mean the drunk driver is dead so can't apologize; his kids are dead so they can't accept it so to him it is a waste of time. Yet on a daily basis in some court here in America you have murderer after murderer who is apologizing for the murder of somebody or another. Then there are the people who are accepting of the apology, not the person however because they are no longer here. But, the apology still helps those left behind to begin healing from whatever mental anguish they have been and are suffering.
The extreme condescension of comparing slavery of ones ancestors to a famine is indescribable. People constantly want to make comparisons with regards to slavery. It is just another way of diminishing the act or trying to lessen its blow. It is like comparing starvation which lasts months until one dies to going without lunch for one day. How about I compare his family's potato famine with the cold that I had last year which was pretty bad and I felt terrible for a week. I am sure he and certainly his ancestors would say that it was no comparison.
Now slavery was a LONG time ago I will grant you. But looking at the big picture what has been done to take the sting of it away from the minds of those that are here now. What has anyone done to make amends for this travesty of justice? What exactly did we get for our families suffering through slavery? We received the bonuses of lynching, Jim Crow, discrimination, racism, white privilege, deep resentment, out right hatred and ambivalence. Yet I am supposed to be thankful to have this legacy. Maybe we as blacks are thankful to be in the United States but the problem is that not only our ancestors had to pay a price; we are still paying a price with racism, injustice, discrimination and hypocrisy at every turn. So why don't we start with a simple apology then move on to some real corrections and end white privilege, racism and try to make life fair to ALL races.


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Liberal leadership: Is the damage reversible? | OPINION
Most people who have spoken to me are totally bewildered by the events in our politics in the last couple of weeks.
There is no doubt that it has not only damaged the standing of key individuals, and the Liberal Party – probably irrevocably – but it has seriously compounded the electorate's overwhelming loss of confidence, trust and faith in our politicians and our overall political process.
How is it, they ask, that the Liberal Party didn't learn of the downside of Labor's Rudd/Gillard/Rudd era? It was surely the major reason why they ultimately lost government to Abbott?
What was it, exactly, that Malcolm had done that was "so wrong"? Sure, he had clearly failed to live up to those probably excessive expectations about how he would govern, which he created when he seized the leadership from Abbott.
But it didn't seem to many that he had done much wrong, rather than that he had simply not done much.
Moreover, he had come back to be about line-ball in the last several Newspolls and had consistently maintained a significant lead over Shorten as preferred Prime Minister.
Indeed, at the time of the recent by-elections, rumours were rife that Shorten's leadership may be challenged by Albanese – the latter had clearly been positioning himself for a possible challenge.
Sure, the LNP didn't do as well as they had hoped in those by-elections, but a government hasn't won a by-election in an opposition-held seat in almost 100 years.
It was more about Turnbull having made them a contest of leadership, and then experienced a collapse in the Liberal primary vote in the Longman by-election in Queensland, a state that could determine the outcome of the next federal election.
As usual, there were a number of reasons for that vote collapse – importantly, the candidate's misrepresentation about his military medals – but it was an event that could be seized on, and easily exaggerated, by the insurgents.
As hard as it is for any rational/sane person to accept, the insurgency was purely and solely driven by ego and revenge.
Abbott had never accepted, and adjusted to his loss of the leadership to Turnbull.
Although he had promised not to undermine he did little else, taking every opportunity, especially in his regular appearances with some of his media mates, to score a point against Turnbull and his government.
Abbott duped poor, hapless Dutton into believing that he could lead the essential conservative revolution within the Liberal Party, that he could actually be PM.
Morrison has had to cobble together a ministry full of those who supported the insurgency. Sure, they swear loyalty, but we have seen what that is worth!
This conservative push was mostly a cover for Abbott's ego and revenge.
It was also never really about policy. Although here they used the NEG and the broader energy policy as a platform, the insurgents never proposed an alternative.
As the insurgency gained momentum, the threat was "we won't stop until you all come on board". The Longman by-election result was then easily used to say we need Dutton, who holds the neighbouring seat, if we are not to lose Queensland.
Again the reality is that, post redistribution, the government can't afford to lose just one seat. It was certainly never clear that Dutton could deliver this, especially as he would probably be toxic in several seats in Sydney and Melbourne.
Can Morrison turn this mess around? Will the electorate ever really forgive and move on? You can't say never in politics, but the probabilities are seriously against it. The damage has been done.
Morrison has had to cobble together a ministry full of those who supported the insurgency. Sure, they swear loyalty, but we have seen what that is worth!
It seems Morrison has obviously decided to try to scrape by on energy, separating the two portfolios of energy and the environment, and dropping them to the bottom of his ministerial list. He will no doubt talk a lot about the drought, and elements of the cost of living, introducing one or two initiatives of his own. His focus will mostly be on an election-winning mini-budget in December.
But don't forget, Abbott's end game is to be PM again. He may declare the "assassination era" as over, but he is still in Parliament.
John Hewson is a professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU, and a former Liberal opposition leader.


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Members of Community Board 5's Parks Committee and the Juniper Valley Park Dogs Association (JVPDA) met at Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's office on Saturday for an inspection of three potential dog run sites, but things got ugly when local residents learned of the plans.
At the first site, an offsite area of Juniper Valley Park with grass and benches at 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard, a shouting match and a tirade of personal attacks ensued, with many residents who were out walking their dogs actually arguing against the dog run.
"That's only for lazy people who want to sit on a bench while their dogs run," said a man named Bill, who declined to give his last name, who happened to be walking his dog. "There's no reason for it here. Why don't you walk your dog, period."
Bill lives across the street and believes placing a dog run in the area will attract outsiders and a lot of noise. Other passersby agreed, but when CB5 Parks Committee Co-Chair Kathy Masi asked them to provide contact information to receive information about upcoming meetings, they refused.
"This is not going to be as easily resolved as I'd hoped," said Masi, making mention of the fact that a dog run comes with a hefty price tag of $750,000. Ultimately, however, it's not CB5's decision, but the NYC Parks Department, she said.
"It's probably not going to be an easy process, but it has been moving forward and it'll keep going forward," said Lydon Sleeper, chief of staff for Councilwoman Crowley.
The second site was at Juniper Boulevard North and 75th Street, between the hockey rink and the running track. Construction of a dog run would require the relocation of several newly planted trees, but JVPDA members protested that the site is prone to frequent flooding.
The final site at Juniper Boulevard North and Lutheran Avenue was on the other side of the running track, adjacent to it. Selection of the site might require the elimination of a cement walking path.
Kate Beirnes, a JVPDA member, observed that the first site seemed to be the best one because it is the widest and does not have a high concentration of athletic activities going on nearby.
"We hope this site inspection is a genuine effort on the part of CB5 to make this dog park a reality," said Beirnes.
Despite tensions between opponents and proponents of the dog run, Masi felt the meeting was extremely insightful.
"I think people are not as patient as we hope they're going to be, but we need to make sure we're approaching this with the best interests of the community in mind," said Masi.


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A running discussion on the Cincinnati Reds and everything else in the baseball universe.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Juan Francisco Gets the Call. What does it mean?
The acquisition of Scott Rolen saves us all from having to watch Francisco hold down the hot corner. In the minors, Francisco posted an absurd 39 errors and scouting reports are dubious as to his defense. He has plus arm strength, but was unlikely to ever be more than Edwin Encarnacion Part Deux on defense.
As of late, Francisco has spent a bit of time in leftfield, so that may be his future destination. Still, it's obviously his bat that will need to carry him at the MLB level. To me, this promotion raises two questions, but first here is a look at Francisco doing what he does best:
Why Francisco instead of Todd Frazier?
I would imagine that the obvious question that leaps to the minds of most Reds fans is why Juan Francisco over Todd Frazier?
There really doesn't seem to be a good answer to that question. Frazier is a year older and as a college player he's quite simply the much more polished prospect. Juan Francisco is a year younger and his overall skill set is much more raw.
Between double-A and triple-A, Francisco has a line of .295/.329/.518/.847, while Frazier has a line of .292/.351/.481/.832. Pretty similar levels of production, so why has Frazier been bounced from defensive position to defensive position and been basically treated like a future utility player, while Francisco plays horrendous defense and still gets the coveted September call-up?
The only thought that leaps to mind is that the Reds value players with one elite skill higher than the "Jack of All Trades, Master of None" type players. Juan Francisco displays true light-tower power, but little else. Todd Frazier lacks flash, but is a very solid, heady ballplayer.
Another example would be the Reds belief that speed demon Willy Taveras is actually a valuable Major League Baseball player. He lacks any other discernible skill, but the Reds love the one elite skill that he possesses.
For better or worse (I'd argue the latter), the Reds seem dazzled by an elite tool to the exclusion of all else. The Reds prefer one elite tool to an overflowing toolbox. Of course, in this case, that leads to Juan Francisco, not Todd Frazier.
What is the future of Francisco in the Reds Organization?
The Scott Rolen acquisition forecloses an option that should have already been ruled out. The idea that Francisco could play a competent third base at the MLB level was unrealistic in the best of times. Now that Rolen is in the mix, Francisco will officially have to be moved to a different position.
As I mentioned in my most recent prospect write up of Francisco, his inevitable slide down the defensive spectrum would reduce the value of his bat. Now that time is upon us and I have questions as to whether his bat can carry him at an offense first position like leftfield or first base. Obviously, first base is occupied by Joey Votto and Yonder Alonso would rank higher up the depth chart than Francisco. And, quite frankly, I have questions as to whether he can be even an average leftfielder. What good does it do to have a potentially above average offensive talent if he gives away all of his above average production with his below average defense?
So, what does the future hold? Are the Reds calling him up because they view him as a viable option in leftfield for 2010? Given that Drew Stubbs and Jay Bruce are going to hold down two of the three outfield slots and Chris Heisey, Jonny Gomes, Chris Dickerson, Willy Taveras, and Joey Votto/Yonder Alonso in the mix for the final slot, that may not be a workable option.
The other option is that the Reds are calling up him simply to showcase him for a potential trade this offseason. This strikes me as the better option. The function of the farm system is to support the Major League club and that can be done by promoting homegrown talent or by trading prospects to acquire pieces that are a better fit for the team's needs.
Given the Reds preference for players with an elite tool and Dusty Baker's previously expressed admiration for Juan Francisco, they are likely giving Francisco a legitimate audition for a starting job in 2010, despite the fact that he might ultimately bring more value to the organization in trade.
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- AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:45 PM
or maybe the called up francisco because he is on the 40 man roster already and Frazier isn't. I think that is the more reasonable explanation.ReplyDelete
Hey Anon,ReplyDelete
I was actually wondering if someone was going to bring up the 40-man roster issue. I considered it when I was writing it, but dismissed the notion pretty quickly. To be honest, I just don't see it as being a legitimate reason for promoting Francisco and keeping Frazier down on the farm.
First of all, there is A LOT of deadwood on the 40-man roster. If the Reds wanted to promote Frazier, then the procedural issues wouldn't preclude it. The 40-man roster currently includes such luminaries as Justin Lehr, Sam LeCure, Daryl Thompson, Kip Wells, Corky Miller, Craig Tatum, Kevin Barker, and Darnell McDonald. It wouldn't be all that difficult to find room for Frazier, if the Reds were so inclined.
I also don't foresee a need to protect a ton of prospects from the Rule V draft, so space on the 40-man roster this offseason really shouldn't be a problem either.
Finally, I wouldn't buy into a (yet to be mentioned) "service time" argument. Giving Frazier a cup of coffee at the Major League level would be very unlikely to have any impact on his free agency date. That's a concern that is becoming almost overblown by the media. It's an important consideration, but it doesn't come into play as often as it would seem.
To me, if the organization chose to use the 40-man as justification, then I would view it as more than a little disingenuous. There's a substantive reason behind the decision to not promote Frazier.
Anyway, thanks for the comment!!
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM
My guess would be that the Reds would like Scott Rolen to work with him.ReplyDelete
Time to switch allegiance to the Giants, bro. You won't have to lament about these types of decisions. Instead, you can bellow and moan about the lack of offense in the starting line up like the rest of us.ReplyDelete
Im hoping for the showcase him, then trade him option. But thats just me.ReplyDelete
If the reds are seriously considering him for left field, Y not try alonso and frazier. the offense they would produce is just as good, probably better since they can take a walk, and they defense is much better with them
Interesting thought. I suppose it's possible, but I fully expect the Reds to extend Rolen's contract to keep him in Cincy for a couple more years.
Even as good as Rolen is with the leather, I doubt even he could improve Francisco's defense at the hot corner.
Thanks for the comment!
Just be glad that the Reds decided to pass on Tim Lincecum in the draft and that Matt Cain hasn't regressed back to his true level of performance this year.
Besides, the Reds are more interesting. They have a myriad of different problems and issues about which to complain. Variety is the spice of life.
Thanks for the comment.
I couldn't agree more. If the Reds were smart, they would bundle up Francisco and Yonder to get a seriously valuable piece of the puzzle. Or, trade them separately to address multiple areas of need.
I still fail to see how either Francisco or Yonder fit in the future plans of the organization.
A trade would seem to be the best option for the Reds.
Thanks for the comment.
who would be your ss and lf for 2010 lark?ReplyDelete
Hey Smitty,ReplyDelete
Clearly, leftfield, shortstop, and catcher are the positions of need for 2010. If we are going with strictly in-house options, then I'd take Dickerson and Janish.
I'm disappointed that Dickerson didn't hit for more power, but I love his plus defense and plus on base skills. And, maybe I'm too optimistic here, but I think there is still upside left in his game.
As for Janish, his defense blows me away. He's very strong out there and his arm rates among the very, very best at shortstop. And, I still like his offensive game a little. I think he could be a serviceable offensive player, as he has a linedrive swing and good on-base skills.
Unfortunately/fortunately, the Reds will be looking to upgrade at those positions from outside the organization. Obviously, the Reds want to improve, but they are at the point where there are only a handful of positions where they can attempt to improve.
Clearly, they aren't going to improve over Stubbs in center, Votto at 1st, Phillips at 2b, Bruce in right, or Rolen at third. So, they'll need to focus on the other positions.
If I was looking to upgrade the leftfield position, I'd probably try to acquire Michael Taylor from the Phillies. He's a 6-6, 240 lb physical specimen who plays leftfield. I love his offensive game and his studious approach. His defensive skills are solid as well.
Given that the Phils have Ibanez, Victorino, and Werth under contract for several more years, they have no room for Taylor, who is pretty much big league ready. I'd gladly take him off their hands.
The Scott Rolen acquisition likely precludes the Reds from being big players in the free agent market, so improvement may need to come via trade. Michael Taylor is a guy I'd give some heavy consideration.
If not, then I'd give Dickerson the job with Heisey and Frazier waiting in the wings.
Thanks for the comment!


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Donors Boeing and Exelon Foundation to Co-Chair Event
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2009) - CNN Contributor Roland Martin and Emmy Award-winning ABC7 Chicago television anchor Cheryl Burton will serve as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies respectively at the Feb. 17 Chicago Dream Dinner to benefit the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans will perform. Boeing and the Exelon Foundation, which each donated $1 million to the Memorial Foundation, will serve as the lead dinner sponsors.
"We are thrilled that Roland Martin, CeCe Winans and Cheryl Burton will join citizens throughout Chicago to support the building of this lasting memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.," said Harry E. Johnson, President and CEO of the Memorial Foundation.
The Chicago Dream Dinner will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, located at 151 E. Wacker Dr. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 7 p.m. John W. Rowe, Exelon Foundation Chairman and Exelon Corporation Chairman and CEO; Frank M. Clark, Exelon Foundation board member and Chairman and CEO of ComEd; and James A. Bell, Boeing Corporate President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as dinner co-chairs.
"The Exelon Foundation is pleased to support the Chicago Dream Dinner and to join the effort to create a memorial that will honor Dr. King's advancement of civil rights and contributions to justice and equality," Rowe said. "This worthy endeavor serves the Exelon Foundation's mission of increasing awareness of the civic and social benefits of diversity and the importance of understanding tolerance."
"Memorializing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the National Mall will ensure that future generations are inspired by his message of hope, equality and possibility," said James A. Bell, Boeing Corporate President and Chief Financial Officer. "By supporting this Chicago Dream Dinner and the Memorial, Boeing is honored to be a part of a great network of supporters who are helping 'build the dream.'" Dinner tickets begin at $250 and sponsorships start at $10,000. Both are available by calling (312) 553-2000 or visiting www.chicagoforthedream.org.
The event is part of a series of Dream Dinners that have been held in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Houston and San Francisco. A recent Miami Dream Dinner featured President Bill Clinton.
The Memorial Foundation has raised $104 million out of the needed $120 million. In addition to Boeing and the Exelon Foundation, major donors to the Memorial include: General Motors, Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, NBA/WNBA, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Walt Disney Company Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ford Motor Fund, Toyota, AARP, AFLAC, BP America, Inc., CIGNA, Credit Unions of the United States, DuPont, ExxonMobil Foundation, Fannie Mae Corporation, FedEx Corporation, GE, Ann and Joel Horowitz Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Sheila C. Johnson-Newman, Lehman Brothers, George Lucas, MacFarlane Partners, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, McDonald's Corporation, MetLife Foundation, National Association of Realtors (NAR), National Education Association (NEA), Nationwide Foundation, PepsiCo Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Pfizer Foundation, Prudential Financial, Inc., Shell Oil Company, State Farm Insurance, Verizon Foundation, Viacom, Wal-Mart and Morehouse College, among others.
About the Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.A Memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be built on the National Mall, situated adjacent to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and in a direct line between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Congress passed Joint Resolutions in 1996 authorizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to establish a Memorial honoring Dr. King to be built in Washington, D.C. The ceremonial groundbreaking took place on November 13, 2006 and the Memorial will be completed in 2010. McKissack & McKissack / Turner Construction Company/ Gilford Corporation / Tompkins Builders, Inc. Joint Venture will serve as the Design-Build Team. McKissack & McKissack is the oldest minority-owned architectural firm in the United States. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.buildthedream.org.


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Summer is going fast and now is the time to start focusing on our big plans for this fall. And so, I would like to say a brief word about our bicentennial renewal program, "ARISE Together in Christ."
Many parishes will host Arise Sign Up Sunday on Sept. 13 and 14. It will be an opportunity for parishioners to sign up for their small faith sharing communities. The small group leaders have been preparing for this day and we are blessed with the dedication and commitment that so many bring to the work of building up the Church.
The first season of ARISE focuses on Christ, inviting us to explore the theme of "Encountering Christ Today," and it promises to be very interesting.
Parishes which have not signed up yet but are still interested in participating in the program, can contact Mary Ann McLaughlin or Ann Cussen at our Office for Worship and Spiritual Life at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 617-779-3640.
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My classmate Archbishop Charles Chaput just sent me a copy of his new book "Render unto Caesar," in which he talks about Catholics and their political responsibilities. I am very eager to read it. I am sure that this very timely work will help form our Catholic readership as they prepare for the national election.
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Last Thursday, I attended a reception with supporters of the archdiocese's 2010 Initiative for our Catholic schools. We gathered on Cape Cod, at the Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville with about 100 benefactors and potential benefactors of the Catholic schools.
We wanted to help them to become aware of the need for financial help, especially at this very critical moment in the ministry of our Catholic schools, in light of the very hopeful signs from our experiences in Brockton and now in Dorchester.
Kathleen Driscoll
Each of us spoke about Catholic education from a different perspective, including John Fish, Jack Connors Jr., Kathleen Driscoll and Peter Lynch, who gave an amazing talk on how important the success of these schools is for our children.
I was amazed that for such a long speakers program, everyone in the audience was so attentive and engaged, which I took as a very hopeful sign.
The current effort is trying to raise $68 million to establish the 1,500 student Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy. We have raised $21.8 million toward this goal. We are extremely grateful fo Kathleen, Jack, John and Peter for their strong leadership in this most important initiative.
Peter Lynch
John introduced a video of our progress at Pope John Paul II Academy in Dorchester which is scheduled to open Sept. 8. Of the schools that we combined to form the new academy, we have gone from 1,300 students last year to the 1,500 students we expect when the doors open. At the Trinity Academy in Brockton we've seen a similar increase, they went from 400 students last year to 525 and with some grades having a modest waiting list.
John Fish
After the talks and short video, John and Jack led a questions and answers period, so everybody had a chance to get involved in the discussion.
Jack Connors
We want to make a Catholic education available to the largest number of children possible and to ensure it is truly Catholic and truly be one of excellence — those are really the only two reasons to justify having Catholic schools. But, they are very noble and important reasons for us as a Catholic community. Of course, we are always happy to accept children from other faiths who are looking for a sound moral education and also looking for one that will prepare them for life.
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Saturday, I went to the Proud2BCatholic concert and festival which was the official bicentennial event for the youth of the archdiocese at the Marist Retreat House in Framingham. This year we joined forces with Peter Campbell, who runs Proud2BCatholic.
There had been threats of thunder showers all day, but it turned out to be a lovely day.
We were joined by 800 to 900 young people and a nice group of priests, who came out to concelebrate from the Marist community: Father Roland Lajoie, the Boston provincial of the Society of Mary with Fathers Raymond Arsenault, Robert Champagne and John Granato. Also concelebrating were Father Bob Connors and many of priests from around the archdiocese, who came with young people from their parishes.
Father Michael Harrington, who works in our vocations office, led the evening's Adoration of the Eucharist. Father Matt Williams, who works in our Faith Formation and Youth Evangelization Office, gave a very challenging talk about vocations, urging the young people to have a sense of vocation in their own lives.
There were a number of university students there, some of them had been with us in Sydney for World Youth Day. Proud2BCatholic is always a great celebration. We are so grateful to Peter Campbell and all the musicians: Tony Melendez, Martin Doman, Kelly Pease, Zealous, and Straggler's Plea.
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The next day, on Sunday morning, I celebrated the closing Mass of the 2008 Courage Conference at the Marian Spritual Center in Medway. Courage is an organization for individuals who struggle with same-sex attraction, but seek to live their lives consistent with the teachings of the Church.
I was very happy to be a part of it and it was also a chance for me to acknowledge publicly the service to the Church of Father John F. Harvey, OSFS, who has given so many years to this ministry.
I met him for the first time in Washington, 30 years ago, I was a young priest and he was already involved in this ministry doing wonderful work. Now, at 90 years-old, he is still serving God's people with the same zeal and affection.
There were almost 200 participants at the conference and Dale O'Leary, who is always so good, gave her keynote address at the conference on "Attachment Disorders and the Need for Love." I also got a chance to speak with Father Paul Check, a priest in the Bridgeport Diocese and former military chaplain, who will be taking over for Father Harvey as director. Father Harvey is going to retire and take a more ancillary role. Father John Sullivan, who is the chaplain for the archdiocese for Courage and Father Al Sylvia, who is the archdiocese's chaplain for Encourage, the group that works with the families, were both among the concelebrants with me at the Mass.
The ministry of Courage is a very important one. You can find out more about them visitng their web site.
There are many people who disagree with the Church's teachings on chastity and living the Ten Commandments. For that reason, I was very happy that the Gospel reading was the one where Jesus is walking on the water and Peter walks on water to join him. When Peter begins to sink, Jesus takes his hand and says, "Take courage." We need courage to be faithful disciples of the Lord. Faithful discipleship is not a cheap grace. It is a costly grace. Following the Lord and embracing his teachings in this secularized society telling us to do something else takes great courage.
We are naturally so grateful to all of those who support this ministry. They are helping people to live their faith and they need to be reaffirmed in their desire to follow the teachings of the Church.
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That evening, there was Mass and barbeque at the St. John's Seminary for current and incoming seminarians and their families. At the Eucharistic Prayer there was a dramatic thunder at the elevation and then at the end of the prayer fire alarms went off. It was quite a racket with lights blinking and sirens going. After communion, everyone was ushered outside, while we waited for Boston's bravest to come over and shut off the alarms.
The rain was torrential, so we ate inside the refectory. I don't think anyone minded. It has been so rainy this summer. Other years, we have had the cookouts for the priests and the seminarians outside and the weather has been often fine.
I really want to thank Father Dan Hennessey, the director of the vocations office and Father Art Kennedy, the rector of the seminary for sponsoring this event. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
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Monday we had a wonderful visit to Camp Sunset Point in Hull.
The Catholic Charities camp "for the little ones" was founded by Cardinal Cushing. Cardinal Cushing had such a great love for all children. We know how much he loved special needs children, but he was also concerned for the needs of our inner-city children and that they would have good summers.
Beth Chambers is a social worker at Catholic Charities and she organized my visit and oversees the camp. Beth told me, it was amazing to me to hear it, that for many of these kids, some of them living in Dorchester, it was the first time in their lives they had ever seen the ocean.
There were a number of Cape Verdean children there, as well as Hispanics and Vietnamese. Many of them did not speak English, but they had a little singing program they put together to greet me.
After I spoke to them, they gave me sandals on sand framed with a large "Thank you" signed by all the children.
I also had a chance to thank the women from a group called Proparvulis, which for many years has raised money for the camp. The camp brings in almost 400 children during the course of the summer.
Part of this is to give the children beautiful memories of their childhoods and to give them a chance to step outside the confines of their city neighborhoods.
A beautiful memory in the making… I hope
I really enjoyed spending time with all these wonderful kids
I was happy to hear that there are even some children who come back as counselors when they are older. There are also a number of Catholic college students who work there.
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On Thursday I was visited by Bishop designate Herbert Bevard who is a pastor in Philadelphia and has been named bishop in the U.S. Virgin Islands, together with bishop Eliott Thomas who like myself is a former bishop of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Bishop designate Herbert Bevard, center
I was glad to have a chance to meet the new bishop and, together with Bishop Eliott, to give him our impressions and share with him some of our experiences of being bishops there.
I was a bishop in the Virgin Islands for nine years and it was an extraordinary opportunity to serve in a wonderful Catholic community in the West Indies. We had many blessings and many challenges and I hope that our thoughts will be able to give encouragement to the new bishop as he prepares for his ordination Sept. 3. Bishop Eliott and I will go down to Charlotte Amalie for the ordination.
Until next week,
In Christ,
Cardinal Seán.


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Who does it better, though? I'm leaning toward the Battlefield players because it's so ridiculous to see the characters like that, but the Infinity Ward rendition is rather silly—and that's worth something. I can't choose!
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Events Listings
Kids-East Bay Through August 29
"LASTSUNDAYSFEST," -- Aug. 29. A street fair featuring live music, crafts, artisans, mechanical bull riding, clowns, bounce houses, face painting and more. Event takes place along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley between Dwight and Bancroft.
Noon-7 p.m.(510) 520-2764, www.lastsundaysfest.com.<
"WALNUT CREEK FAMILY FEST 2010," -- Aug. 28 and Aug. 29. A weekend of live entertainment on four stages, activities and sports for children, arts, crafts, vendors and the chance to have a picture taken with Scooby-Doo. Event takes place at Heather Farm Park, located at N. San Carlos Drive at Ygnacia Valley Road, Walnut Creek.
$5-$6.10 a.m.-6 p.m.<
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 House.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Potato Harvesting," Learn the spectacular history of this New World native as you dig with your spade and help find the spuds.
"Afternoon Fun and Games," July 17 and Aug. 28, 2-3 p.m. Try old-fashioned games.
"Saturday Rail Adventure," July 24 and Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Explore the fields and eucalyptus groves.
"Lovely Ladies Croquet," July 25 and Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m. Participate in a very Victorian game.
"Cajun Zydeco Festival," Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy the best in Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing, and delicious food. Visit with farm animals, take a train, and listen to live music from the Pine Leaf Boys. $2-$20.
$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, www.ebparks.org.<
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.
ASK JEEVES PLANETARIUM -- The planetarium features one of the most advanced star projectors in the world. A daily planetarium show is included with general admission. Call for current show schedule.
"Space NOW!", Each week, this real-time ride through constellations, stars, and planets will reflect current happenings in our sky. Space NOW! will also tie in activities going on throughout the center. This is Chabot's first daytime guided tour of the universe.
"Astronaut," What does it take to be part of the exploration of space? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Narrated by Ewan McGregor. 25 min.
"Tales Of The Maya Skies," "Tales of the Maya Skies'' is a new full-dome planetarium show that explores the cosmology of the ancient Maya, along with their culture and their contributions to astronomy. Starts November 21.
"Secret of the Cardboard Rocket," Take a journey through the solar system with two young adventurers who turn an old cardboard box into a rocket. Recommended for ages 5-10.
"Sonic Vision," Friday-Saturday, 9:15 p.m. This show uses the latest digital technology to illuminate the planetarium with colorful computer-generated imagery set to today's popular music, including Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Moby and more.
"The Sky Tonight," Saturdays, 8 p.m. Take a live tour of the starry sky overhead on the night of your visit. The show includes a look at constellations, planets and special celestial objects.
"The Search for Life: Are We Alone?" A voyage from the ocean deep to the outer reaches of the cosmos in search of life, narrated by Harrison Ford.
"Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity," Take a ride to the inside of a massive black hole and learn about the latest scientific evidence, which suggests that black holes are real. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Suitable for age 12 and older. Free with General Admission ticket.
"Sunshine," A 15-minute planetarium show for children ages 5 and under. In the show, Sunshine, a lovable animated cartoon of the Sun, urges children to sing and play along with his tricks. In the process, he introduces the colors of the day sky and the other suns of the night sky. Free with regular general admission.
"Immersive Space: Fly Through the Cosmos," Fridays, 8 p.m. Experience the "digital universe'' in a new full-dome system. Travel to the nearest star and beyond in seconds.
"10000: A Skyline Party," Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Come for music, celestial beverages, provocative science, films and more. $8-$20. (510) 336-7373.
"Chabot Observatories: A View to the Stars," This new permanent exhibit honors the 123-year history of Chabot and its telescopes. The observatory is one of the oldest public observatories in the United States. The exhibit covers the three different sites of the observatory over its history as well as how its historic telescopes continue to be operated today. Included are informative graphic panels, multimedia kiosks, interactive computer programs, hands-on stations, and historic artifacts.
TIEN MEGADOME SCIENCE THEATER -- A 70-foot dome-screen auditorium. Show times subject to change. Call for current show schedule. Price with paid general admission is $6-$7. Theater only: $7-$8. (510) 336-7373, www.ticketweb.com.
"Dinosaurs Alive," A global adventure of science and discovery, featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous, "reincarnated" life-sized for the giant screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world's preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history.
"Forces of Nature," This film showcases the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes, and severe storms as scientists continue their quests to understand how these natural disasters are triggered.
"The Living Sea," The film celebrates the beauty, power and importance of the ocean. Produced in association with The National Maritime Center, the Ocean Film Network and Dr. Robert Ballard.
"The Human Body," This show explores the daily biological processes that go on in the human body without our control and often without our notice. This amazing story is revealed in detail on the giant screen.
"Cosmic Voyage," A breathtaking journey through time and space. Zoom from the surface of the Earth to the largest observable structures of the Universe and back down to the sub-nuclear realm, a guided tour across some 42 orders of magnitude. Explore some of the greatest scientific theories, many of which have never before been visualized on film.
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 admission.
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 here.
"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.
SPECIAL EVENTS -- Free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.
"Family Alien Day," Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to arrive dressed in costumes from another planet for an out of this world event. Families can use glow in the dark face paint, create alien antennas, and build recycled planet sculptures among many other activities.
$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 health.
"Good Nutrition," This exhibit includes models for making balanced meals and an Exercycle for calculating how calories are burned.
"Draw Your Own Insides," Human-shaped chalkboards and models with removable organs allow visitors to explore the inside of their bodies.
"Your Cellular Self and Cancer Prevention," An exhibit on understanding how cells become cancerous and how to detect and prevent cancer.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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, www.jcceastbay.org/.<
JOHN MUIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE The site preserves the 1882 Muir House, a 17-room Victorian mansion where naturalist John Muir lived from 1890 to his death in 1914. It was here that Muir wrote about preserving America's wilderness and helped create the national parks idea for the United States. The house is situated on a hill overlooking the City of Martinez and surrounded by nine acres of vineyards and orchards. Take a self-guided tour of this well-known Scottish naturalist's home. Also part of the site is the historic Martinez Adobe and Mount Wanda.
Public Tours of the John Muir House, Begin with an eight-minute park film and then take the tour. The film runs every 15 minutes throughout the day. Wednesday through Friday, 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
MOUNT WANDA -- The mountain consists of 325 acres of grass and oak woodland historically owned by the Muir family. It offers a nature trail and several fire trails for hiking. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
"FULL MOON WALK," Aug. 24. A two hour walk by the light of the full moon. Dress warmly and wear appropriate walking shoes. Reservations required and starting time will be given with reservation. Meet at the CalTrans Park and Ride lot at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road in Martinez. Reservations required. (925) 228-8860.
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Tilmann von Soest
posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 1:30 am
I have longitudinal data with three time points, following 13/14 years old adolescents 2 and 7 years later. I am interested in how the correlation between self-esteem and emotional problems are changing over time, and whether other variables (for example unstable self-concept) can predict this change (the correlation is actually increasing, whereas the self-concept is getting more and more stable).
For this, I thought it may be possible to do a random coefficient regression (as described in example 3.9 in your handbook) where self-esteem is the independent variable and depression the independent variable. As I have understood, the Hildreth-Houck regression gives random slopes representing a deviation from the coefficient mean for each individual. I further tried to construct a growth model with the random slopes as indicators:
s1 | dep1m ON sw1m;
s1 WITH dep1m;
s2 | dep2m ON sw2m;
s2 WITH dep2m;
s3 | dep3m ON sw3m;
s3 WITH dep3m;
sw3m WITH sw2m;
dep2m WITH dep1m;
dep3m WITH dep1m;
dep3m WITH dep2m;
int slope | s1@0 s2@2 s3@7;
Unfortunately, I get the message that the psi-matrix is not positive definite. When I run the model (and I cannot check tech 4 with type=random).
My question is if it is possible to do such a growth curve model based on random slopes and whether I can interpret the slope of the growth curve as change in the relationship between depression and self-esteem over time. If yes, I would also be grateful to know if you have some suggestions to how I can find out why I get the error message.
Thank you very much in advance!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 4:58 pm
I think this could be a difficult approach because it requires that deptm on swtm has variation across individuals for all time points t - perhaps the lack of such variation is that the non pos def Psi message is about. Actually, the random slopes refer to heteroscedasticity of the residual variances in Hildreth-Houck style. Note also that there is already a correlation between dep and sw by the fact that you regress dep on sw. I wonder if there isn't another way to do this. What about using a factor for each time point, influencing dep and sw (say with fixed factor variance so the covariance between dep and sw is picked up by one loading). The factor could then be regressed on a covariate. Or, a 2-level approach with a factor on level 1, where that loading is a random variable on level 2 somehow. Repeated measures being level 1 and people level 2. Just thinking out loud - haven't thought it through.
Tilmann von Soest
posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 7:18 am
Thank you for your help!
I have finally managed to get the model I have described before to run by fixing the variance of the intercept and the slope to 0, but I think you are right that this is quite a difficult approach.
I have tried to analyze the data as you suggested, by using a factor and fixing one of the factor loadings and the factor variance. But I am not quite sure how to interpret the regression of the factor on the covariate. Does the factor variance reflect the variation in the free factor loading (which again represents the covariation between dep and sw), and does the regression on the covariate represent how much the covariate influences the strength of the relationship between sw and dep? Another problem is that I cannot fix both one of the factor loadings and the factor variance to 1 - there is too little variance in dep and sw, such that I get a negative residual variance in one of the two observed variables. Therefore, I have to reduce the factor loading or the variance in the factor, which in turn, influences the regression coefficient.
I am not quite sure if your 2-level suggestion will actually help me to answer my research question. Somewhat unsure how I can get the covariate into the model, but I will try...
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 6:32 pm
Maybe these are too complex approaches. Perhaps a simple start could be useful where you have your covariate self-concept predicting the two outcomes self-esteem and emotional problems at each of the 3 time points. With different coefficients for the 3 time points, you would get different amounts of correlation across the two outcomes explained by the covariate.
Daniel Seddig
posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 12:56 am
i am refering to the random slope EXAMPLE 6.12 in the users guide:
MODEL: i s | y1-y4 AT a11-a14;
st | y1 ON a21;
st | y2 ON a22;
st | y3 ON a23;
st | y4 ON a24;
i s st ON x;
the assumption seems to be, that the effect of the "a2" variables on the "y" variables is equal across time.
how would you specify the model with differential effects of the "a2" variables on the "y" variables and random slopes for each time point? maybe like this:
st1 | y1 ON a21;
st2 | y2 ON a22;
st3 | y3 ON a23;
st4 | y4 ON a24;
the random slopes' variance in both cases refers to individual deviation from the parameter average!?!
thank you!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 10:05 am
This is correct.
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Background on the LNT (linear no-threshold) radiation model
Because of the importance of the debate that continues to rage over the harmful effects of low-level radioactivity, I am sending out a copy of my recent exchanges on this topic in the context of the Canadian Pugwash Group. As you know, nuclear proponents have been for many years eagerly pushing the idea that there is a safe threshold of exposure and that exposures below this threshold are either completely harmless or actually beneficial. The latter claim is called "hormesis".