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ypically when I write the “editor’s thoughts,” I write about something that allows you all to get to know me and to see life in my shoes when it comes to, for example, spring allergies or giving directions. However, when coming up with the theme for this spring issue back in November of 2009, I read somewhere that the United Nations had declared 2010 as “The Year of Biodiversity.” In my mind, biodiversity was just another one of the UN’s ways of saying, “let’s go green!” But as weeks went by, and as I began to delve deeper into the topic, I discovered that while yes, biodiversity did include some environmentally friendly undertones, it actually encompassed a whole lot more. Despite my love for random idiosyncratic rambling, I’ve come to realize that this issue was tackling a much greater message and that I should do the same. Biodiversity, essentially, is about promoting variation among all forms of life on earth. It seeks to celebrate the differences all across the ecosystems and to embrace the uniqueness that each creature, plant, and person brings into all of our lives. This definition, of course, could only have sufficed if we had lived in a world with no disasters or pollutants. Evolution came with a cost and as the world advanced through industry and technology, it had also begun to deteriorate because of them. To me, biodiversity is about extending a helping hand. It’s about preserving the life that is still left on our planet and to quickly help revitalize the remains that are starting to fade away. The United Nations instated this “Year of Biodiversity” in order the bring biodiversity back into the foreground, and it could not have come at a more crucial time. These past couple years, we have seen destruction all across the globe and across all species, most recently being in Haiti. We, being the youth, seem to have a small effect on our society and our voices may seem softer, but that is definitely not so. We have the responsibility as the younger generation to rebuild what the past generations neglected and destroyed and to hopefully, bring changes that will last ages. With this spring issue, we hope that you will find that spreading biodiversity is very accessible for the average Bay Area teen, and that hopefully you too can cause an effect in your community. Starting a chain reaction,
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ife on Earth is currently facing a crisis of enormous proportions. The rapidly deteriorating state of the planet has resulted in the extinction of thousands of species of plants and animals. A biodiversity hotspot is a geographical region which contains a large amount of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction. There are 34 of them in the world and their combined area covers just 2.3 percent of the Earth’s land surface area. They have all lost at least 70 percent of their original habitat. Over 50 percent of plant species and 42 percent of terrestrial vertebrate species are endemic to these spots. Organizations such as Conservation International and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation have been working to preserve hotspots, but much attention to the issue is still needed. Here are a few of the places around the world that most need saving: The California Floristic Province is a coastal stretch of land near the border with Mexico. Home to such endangered giants as the sequoia and California condor, it is threatened by commercial farming and urban expansion. The Caribbean Islands, consisting of 12 independent nations, are home to an abundance of diverse ecosystems containing threatened species, including the smallest bird in the world, the bee hummingbird. Areas from the tropical forests to the cactus scrublands are endangered by deforestation and encroachment. The Chilean Winter Rainfall-Valdivian Forests are an isolated region, closed off by the Pacific Ocean, the Andes Mountains, and the Atacama Desert. Though rare organisms such as the Araucaria tree are now protected, others such as the Andean cat are imperiled by invasive species, overgrazing, and urbanization.
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The Mediterranean Basin consists of the coastal areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. It boasts 22,500 endemic vascular plants, many endangered species of reptile, the monk-seal, and the Iberian lynx, which is critically endangered. Here, tourism is the main cause of damage and destruction of the environment. With a plethora of species completely unique to the island, including eight plant families, four bird families, and five primate families, Madagascar is known for its over 50 lemur species, 15 of which have been driven to extinction since humans arrived. The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, home to many endemic species of plants, reptiles, and amphibians, are under enormous pressure from a growing population. The forests are disappearing because of the need for timber and agricultural land; Sri Lanka retains only 1.5 percent of its original forests. The area also contains important populations of Asian elephants, Indian tigers, and lion-tailed macaques. Source: Conservation International BAYMAGAZINE.ORG SPRING2010
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ime ticks away as the shot clock expires; the flashing numbers startle the losing team as sports stars try to beat the clock. Eventually, the game comes to a close, but afterwards, there is always another game to play, another shot to make. However, when it comes to the planet, there is no second chance. Once we exhaust all of our resources and allow our massive consumption to spur global warming, there is no turning back. It is critical that we take a stance to stall global warming, and sports teams from the NBA, the NFL and the MLB are contributing to this movement. As of 2008, various sports teams have come on board to support a green cause. The NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles purchased 14 million kilowatt-hours of wind power, enough to power their field for an entire year based solely on renewable energy. The Eagles’ leading efforts earned them the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Award. Fortunately, the NFL is not the only association with a foot forward environmentally. The Washington Nationals, an MLB team, built the country’s first LEED Silver certified stadium, also diverting 80% of the construction waste from landfills. The Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies followed suit, installing solar panels and purchasing millions of kilowatt-hours of energy, respectively. For the 2009 NBA All-Stars Game and the 2009 “Green Week,” the league made many strides in aiding the environment, including wearing 100% organic cotton t-shirts and promoting community efforts such as tree planting, recycling drives and park clean-up days. All in all, the green movement has extended itself beyond the roots of a small number of supporters and has caught the attention of many, from high profile movie stars to professional athletes. The importance of such advertisement cannot be stressed enough; a growing number of people watch professional sports, and as athletes embrace this world view, more people are inspired to do simple things to mitigate global warming. In a race against time and the unconquerable forces of nature, people are finally taking the shots to win.
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ENERGIZING INIT IAT IVES Two Bay Area teens takes their school to new energy levels. by DANIELA LAPIDOUS & SHREYA INDUKURI
ess than one year ago, in May 2009, we knew practically nothing about energy use, and we were barely acquainted with climate change. Now, we find ourselves citing EPA statistics like nobody’s business and carrying around climate science books in our purses. Our story unfolded almost as if by accident. Last spring, we met up at an assembly for the Alliance for Climate Education at our school, set up by the environmental club. It was amazing, dynamic and inspiring. When they mentioned the chance to apply for a grant for on-campus eco-activities, we took the bait. But what would we do? We had the fortune of being sophomores at the Harker Upper School in San Jose, and our campus was relatively “green” already, with solar panels and a newly-constructed sustainable building. Working with administrators, facilities managers, students, climate experts, technologically-savvy people and many others, we were able to reach our goal. Eventually, ACE generously awarded us $5,500 to cover part of the expenses of installing an organic garden, window insulating film and energy-tracking smart meters. It has been a really eye-opening experience. Having goals such as raising awareness and student action against climate change can force one to push beyond the boundaries of what one thinks can be achieved. To learn more about smart meters, which became our main focus after November 2009, go to www.SmartPowerEd. org. They allow a school to know how much energy is being used in a live data stream, and we have seen that knowledge gives people power to reduce their energy consumption. The result is a win-win situation: carbon emissions and costs are cut, and more money is invested into the school and less into wasted energy. Because we saw the success of smart energy solutions at Harker, we founded SmartPowerEd in November 2009 with our mentor, Alexis Ringwald, and created a website as a network for schools to be able to implement such a solution, too. Right now, we are gearing up for a Smart Energy Challenge to be held in the fall: a competition between ten schools. Will your school be one of them this year? Remember: the future needs clean, green technology for us to survive and prosper. We have been lucky to get this far, but we were not necessarily destined to succeed. We simply had an idea and worked hard to realize it—something anyone out there can do, regardless of age or experience. As Alan Kay, a famous computer scientist, said: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
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ith an unconventional band name and an even more unconventional singer, El Perro Del Mar, a Swedish indie/pop band, has taken Europe, and now the United States by storm. Headed by Sarah Assbring, a native Swedish singer and songwriter, El Perro Del Mar is attracting the attention of many with their eclectic and unique style. Assbring, who was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden, first gained exposure to music due to her jazzy father. She took an interest in the piano, but quickly lost curiosity because she felt restricted. Assbring then discovered her voice after joining her church’s choir and continued to sing throughout her adolescence, until she founded El Perro Del Mar in 2003. After releasing her first EP, You Gotta Give to Get, Assbring’s popularity in Europe flourished. Her mixture of 60’s pop music with sad and poignant lyrics was a combination previously unheard of, and her popularity grew. In early 2007, Assbring signed onto the independent Swedish label, Licking Fingers, run by the Swedish pop-punk band The Concretes. There she released her newest and most popular album, From the Valley to the Stars. With her biggest single, “Change of Heart,” Assbring has merited success worldwide. Internet music reviewers like Pitchfork rave over her voice and lyrics, and her single was even featured as the Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week. With an upcoming North American Tour and a show in San Francisco on March 2, El Perro Del Mar seems to be making an impact on listeners. Only time will tell what else this soulful Swedish songstress has to offer.
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sick pair of kicks and dropping a rhyme or two, U-N-I impacts the LA music scene as a fusion between the reigniting of the hip-hop and rap industry. Through the lyrics and rhythm provided by “Thurzday”, Yannick Koffi, and “Y-O”, Yonas Semere Michael, LA’s ‘gangsta rap’ neighborhood has been rebuilt to incorporate this genre, never heard before. The two share a very “You and I” past; meeting first, as sophomores in high school with similar family situations. United by The Roots’s old record topper, UNIverse at war, the duo started their own rap trend – “U n I Verse at War”, mixing rhythm with competition, combining quality with lyrics, oozing legitimacy and the electric emotional feel. Some describe it as indie, others harness an attempt at soft –rap, while a third group claims it dominates the industry as a resurgence of hip hop 2.0. Despite the labels however, U-N-I represents. With three albums up to date, including Fried Chicken and Watermelon, A Love Supreme, and Before There Was Love, U-N-I’s always popping out a new hit, and their vibrant feel and heavenly strings leaves no room for haters. Claiming that the “Thurzday and Y-O” duo will never “sacrifice style for substance,” they’re going to hit the charts big time, both musically and aesthetically. Featured as LA’s Best Breakout Artist at MTV’s Video Music Awards, and XXL Magazine’s “New Kids in Town Spread”, U-N-I isn’t going to be a secret for long; so snag their tunes on their website, yothurz.com, now. BAYMAGAZINE.ORG SPRING2010
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san francisco’s st. patrick’s day parade sat, march 13 10am-5pm parade starts at 11:30
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persian new year festival WHEN
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12th annual glen park festival & street fair sun, april 25 10am-4:30pm
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glen park diamond st & wilder st san francisco, ca
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asian heritage street celebration WHEN
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berkeley old time music spring fling WHEN WHERE
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hink you know your Bay Area? Well here’s your chance to show off how skilled you are at identifying places. For each issue, I will be out and about throughout the bay looking for
cool and interesting spots to take a snapshot at. Then, I’ll put the picture in the magazine and all you have to do is guess where I am. Try to be as specific as possible. (Don’t say, “Uh, T.T. is in the Bay Area,”) The winner will get his/her name posted in the next issue and will also receive a special prize from us, here at Bay Magazine. Send your responses either to our email, whereami@baymagazine.org or answer directly on our website, www.baymagazine.org. Good luck and I hope to see you out and about, getting to know your Bay Area a little better! Happy Travels, T.T. Tu
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by LILLIAN YAO hree metal bins lined up side-by-side along a glass wall. Labeled recycle, compost, and landfill respectively. Straw and napkin dispensers plastered with “Save Trees”. A living roof, not to mention a plethora of exhibits ranging from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rainforest. All these have but one thing in common: the California Academy of Sciences. Located in the heart of Golden Gate Park not too far from the De Young Museum of Art and the Japanese Flower Garden, this academy is a massive structure of glass, cement, and red paint. Entering the building, the first thing I saw was a swamp; the
description labeled it as the Southern Swamp, home to a rare white albino alligator of which I presumed to be fake and plastic upon first glance. But it was real, and the mechanical redundant pounding of its head into a tree stump and mashing of its teeth was mesmerizing to the fascinated crowd. Wandering deeper into the academy, toddlers ran around, excited at the prospect of stroking starfish and seeing penguins. Couples strolled hand in hand pausing frequently to gaze at interesting exhibits. Senior citizens simultaneously rested their joints and observed spider and radiated tortoises munch on leaves. After my visit, I definitely saw nature through different eyes. It became a living breathing entity that grabbed a hold of me and allowed me to revel in and appreciate its beauty. The theme of biodiversity is everywhere at the academy. Being green, doing good for the planet, preserving what little rarity and diversity among wildlife there is left on the planet is the exact mission of the California Academy of Sciences. Having compost and recycling bins encourages guests to go green and do the same at home. Labeling napkin and straw dispensers reminds visitors that resources are not unlimited and that they should not be taken for granted. The academy not only takes peoples’ breath away, and provides a fun daycation, but it also presents a place for visitors to “explore, explain, and protect the natural world.”
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Aquarium: Lower Level
This exhibit encompasses the Southern Swamp, the Philippine and Caribbean coral reefs, Water Planet, the Northern California Coast, and the Amazon Flooded Forest. Home to more than 35,000 different plants and animals, the aquarium is a fun and interactive place for people of all ages. The Discovery Tidepool provides an exciting adventure for young children. While the deepest living coral reef tank allows visitors to marvel at the majesty of the underwater kingdom. The Water Planet exhibit informs guests about the importance of water on the planet, and the role it plays in the lives of many different plants and animals, such as: the Gila monster or the Burmese vine snake. A unique feature of the aquarium is the staff picks. Staff members at the Academy choose what they feel to be the more interesting animals or plants and put them on display. Some exotic and rare choices include a two-headed gopher snake and a giant fish about four feet long.
Islands of Evolution: Level 1
Featuring the islands of Madagascar and the Galapagos, this exhibit teaches visitors about evolution and how many species came about. Academy scientists and researchers create displays and features relating topics of evolution and why islands such as those shown are such optimal and epitomical examples of it. On one wall of the exhibit hang various different pictures of the stages of life of the planet ranging from six billion years ago to a mere few hundred years ago. A feature of fake butterflies projected onto the floor entertained children for hours on end while also educating about the importance of butterflies on the islands and how they assist in pollination and consequently, evolution.
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Rainforests of the World: Level 1
Rainforests make up only six percent of the land on the planet, but contain fifty percent of all biodiversity in the world. Therefore it is fitting for the Academy to feature such a majestic example of biodiversity. Contained in a giant glass dome, the rainforests of the world exhibit is one of the most popular at the Academy. Guests must first wait in a line snaking around the bottom of the sphere to enter, and then they are locked into an intermediate room between the outside world and the rainforest, where anticipation builds for the exotic sights about to be witnessed. In the exhibit, four different rainforests are featured, each one occupying one of the four levels of the dome. Borneo starts visitors off on the adventure, featuring bat caves and the world’s largest flower. Moving on up the circular pathway of the dome, guests are met with loud macaws and chameleons from Madagascar. Reaching the canopy of the now Costa Rican rainforest visitors can interact with butterflies and birds that fly freely and occasionally alight upon random shoulders and heads. The journey ends with an elevator ride down to the Amazon flooded forest where guests walk through an underwater tunnel and gaze up at the rainforest overhead.
African Hall: Level 1
Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my! Well, not so much bears or tigers, but the African Hall instead features lions and penguins and cheetahs, not to mention monkeys and gorillas and baboons. The live animals in this exhibit are the penguins, which have Academy employees framing the feature to answer any questions guests may have about the penguins or Africa and its general biodiversity. Walking along the hallway, carefully and laboriously detailed and complex dioramas of African wildlife stand on display. Some feature gazelles, others pancake tortoises. The realistic feel of the animals creates a Night at the Museum feel, almost as if the animals could come alive at any moment.
The Living Roof: Level 3 Another popular exhibit at the academy is the living roof. A vast expanse of about 2.5 acres of green, the roof features nine native Californian species tested to be the most strong and resistant to extreme conditions to be able to survive on the roof. This feature of the museum helps to keep the interior cooler and provide insulation, prevents runoff and lessens the burden on the sewage system, absorbs rainwater and reduces runoff, and provides a habitat for new wildlife to flourish. Pollinated by two colonies of bees located at separate corners of the roof, the living roof of the Academy is the epitome of being green.
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an someone who’s a five match up to a ten? This is the question that everyone asked when Kirk Kettner (Jay Baruchel from Knocked Up and Pineapple Express), who was only an airport security agent, captures the heart of a successful and beautiful, Molly McCall (Alice Eve). The two meet when Molly accidentally leaves her iPhone at Kirk’s workplace. From there, these seemingly opposite two are
attracted to one another. On one side, there is this average Joe who has no plans or goals for his life, except for getting back with his manipulative ex-girlfriend, Marnie, played by Lindsay Sloane. Molly on the other hand is tired of superficial men and is looking for a unique, sensitive man, instead. Although, at first, dating Molly is full of excitement, Kirk panics as the people around him tell him to face the facts and realize how the two are too different to be together. Kirk has even been called a ‘Moodle,’ coming from the words “man” and “poodle,” because of his weak personality. Will Kirk be able to face Molly even with all of his insecurities? Will they be able to come over the boundaries of their personality gaps and make their relationship work? Find out by watching this romantic comedy film directed by Jim Field Smith that combines bromance with romance.
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ome might easily mistake this flick for a parody, like director Craig Mazin’s box office flounder Superhero Movie—you know, the one with Drake Bell in a green wetsuit. However Matthew Vaughn’s film adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic, Kick-Ass, is serious business. Up-and-coming young actor Aaron Johnson leads the pack as Kick-ass, a teen with a little bit of spunk and a yearning to take on everyday real-world villains to feed his comic book fan craving. From there, the characters fall into place, as Red Mist (Superbad’s Christopher Mintz-Plasse ), Hit Girl [(500) Days of Summer’s Chloe Moretz), and Big Daddy (National Treasure’s Nicolas Cage), partake in late-night vigilantism. The film develops a peculiar storyline, as a line-up of hostile businessmen take offense to the superhero uprising and embark on a manhunt for the team of do-gooders. While the concept of average ‘powerless’ heroes fighting crime in flashy tights manages a couple head-turns, the strong point of the film is clearly the balance between comedy and action. Watching the 11-year-old assassin Hit Girl flawlessly take a hallway of henchmen with dual pistols and a sword roped around her back, without a doubt, will cause for quite a surprise from an actress her size, but Vaughn bounces the film back with scenes with Red Mist pathetically rubbing his ankles after proudly jumping from the alleyway dumpster. From what early viewers of the rough-cut at the South by Southwest Film Conference debut are saying, this movie lives up to public hysteria. Catch this superhero flick in theaters April 16, 2010, because it will most definitely be ‘kick-ass.’
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he resists. Forming new alliances with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and James “Rhody” Rhodes (Don Cheadle), Stark must fight against his powerful, unkown enemies. Some of his evil enemies are determined to beat the “invincible Iron Man,” for glory. Despite Stark’s effort, his technology is duplicated and a new darker Iron Man awakens with a nuclearpowered suit attached with electric whips. As Stark faces lifethreatening risks, the movie fills with action and deception as Stark finds out if he will be able to continue to protect America as well as himself. An Iron Man 2 game is also scheduled to be released just three days before the movie.
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lmost a decade ago, Dreamwork’s Shrek hit the silver screen and won over the affection of many as it introduced audiences to the one of the most loveable animated casts, featuring a misunderstood swampy ogre and his love transcending beyond the surface of his wife’s thick green skin, a big-mouthed donkey with a little too much to say, and a heart-melting feline friend in tall boots and a large black hat. Three films later, and Shrek is back with one that, believe it or not, takes viewers beyond Far, Far Away. But what’s left in store for Shrek, now? Submerged in mainstream lifestyle with a wife from royalty and kids to look after, the once barbaric town monster doesn’t have much of an adventure to look forward to, as he was able to in the past. However, with the help of a familiar face known for trickery immersed in another fractured fairy tale, our man of the house will be taking up a bargain he will soon regret, twisting Far, Far Away into an alternate universe, ultimately losing Fiona. It’s up to him to undo a dangerous deal and make right what once was thought to be the most wrong form of a fairy tale with a peculiar way to pave things toward ending happily ever after. While the third installment of the series, to be honest, was not nearly as enthralling as the first two, the fourth sounds a bit refreshing, almost as if it promises a strong refresh to the Shrek franchise. All-in-all, don’t let the previous film psyche you out. Watch Shrek Forever After in 3D, in theaters on May 21, 2010.
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by EUGENAH CHOU
he story of The Cove not only informs viewer of one of Japan’s best kept secrets, but also stands as a milestone in the often overlooked fight for animal rights. At the beginning of his career Ric O’Barry captured and trained five dolphins for the tv show Flipper. However, he soon came to realize that these creatures can only belong in the wild when a depressed dolphin committed suicide in his arms by voluntarily closing her blowhole. Since then, Ric O’Barry has made the preservation of wild dolphins his life work. Each year thousands upon thousands of dolphins are killed in the small Japanese fishing village of Taiji. Dolphins are herded into a small cove, where they are indiscriminately slaughter. The fishermen are protected by the law, and the slaughter goes unchecked under the pretense of “government research”. Although the fisherman justify the killing as a Japanese “tradition”, ironically many of Japan’s citizens are unaware that dolphins are even used as food. In fact, the levels of mercury in dolphin meat is dangerously high, and dolphin is sold disguised as more popular meat. In a quest to expose these horrors to the world, O’Barry recruits a dedicated film crew who team up to capture the story using hidden cameras and intense realworld journalism. This documentary is a testament to the capacity of courage and determination, and proves that the story of Taiji can no longer be ignored. Grandiosity is unimportant if you’re fighting for something you truly believe in.
by BRIAN KIM
ast issue, BAY Magazine featured director Kurt Kuenne’s short film “Validation,” and there was absolutely nothing keeping us from featuring him again for his tremendous work this time around, either. I’ll cut to the chase. Kuenne did not hold back with his documentary, Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son about his Father. With raw emotion and heart-wrenching screenplay, Kuenne’s storytelling about his childhood friend will hit close to home, quite literally for those of us in the Bay Area. Born and raised in the South Bay, having graduated from Lynbrook High, Kuenne embarks on a journey to learn about an unknown side to his longest-known friend, Andrew Bagby, who was murdered in 2001 in cold blood. Only 28-yearsold, Bagby left behind a trail to be followed—one filled with unending and ultimately overwhelming love. From his friends to his family, Kuenne crossed seas to create what he knew would go down as the tribute to a loved one. What he didn’t expect was a twist in his journey. As the title suggests, Bagby left behind an unborn child who would never meet his father. Kuenne made sure that he would do the best to his ability to make sure he would know what his father meant to others. The film follows the path of a murder case gone mercilessly tragic, as Kuenne finds himself at plot twist after plot twist. It will have audience members questioning the legitimacy of the storyline when things transcend legal possibility. But most importantly, it will undoubtedly touch the heart of every viewer. The less you know about the film, the better, so drop everything you’re doing and watch the 2008 Slamdance favorite, on DVD, available on Amazon.com.
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spring eats
recipe:
LEMON BARS
2/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2, 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (keep it separate!) 2, 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel (keep it separate!) 6 eggs 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2- inch baking pan with heavy foil; set aside (make sure the aluminum foil is completely flat or it could get caught in the crust layer). 2. For crust, beat butter. add brown sugar; beat until combined. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until crumbly. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel. Evenly press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. 3. For filling, combine/beat eggs, granulated sugar, remaining 1/2 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and nutmeg into a medium bowl. Stir in remaining lemon peel and lime peel. Pour over hot crust; bake 20 minutes more or until edges are browned and center appears set. Cool 1 hour; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. 4. Before serving, sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar. Lift from pan using foil; cut into bars. Makes 16-20 bars.
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EAT by MAGGIE LIN & ALICIA LEE
recipe: KEY LIME TART 1 recipe Baked Pastry Tart Shell 4 egg yolks 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 1/2 cup lime juice or bottled key lime juice a few drops of green food coloring whipped cream 1. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks with a wire whisk or fork. Gradually whisk or stir in sweetened condensed milk; add lime peel, lime juice, and food coloring. Mix well. 2. Spoon thickened filling into Baked Pastry Tart Shell. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 hour and chill for 2-3 hours before serving. 3. Serve in wedges; add whipped cream. Makes 8 slices.
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Apple iPad, the Nook, the Kindle, & the Sony Reader
E-Books: T he Future or Just a Fad?
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF APPLE, BARNES AND NOBLES, AMAZON.COM, INC. AND SONY ELECTRONICS, INC.
f you haven’t heard about the new e-book revolution, you may just be living under a giant rock similar to that of Patrick Star’s home. Let me enlighten you: instead of paper, these are electronic devices that store multiple books (which are generally less expensive than regular books) and are fairly portable. Why is that important? Well, it may just be the future of reading books. Many people are wondering whether it is time to retire the ol’ paper and ink method for something much more 21st century. E-books have many positive features that endear them to the average person. They’re portable, so regular travelers (like businessmen) can easily take multiple books without straining the weight limit on their bags. The books are cheap and easily accessible—models from Amazon don’t even require a computer to download the books onto the device. Prices range from the inexpensive Sony Reader ($175, Pocket Edition) to the extravagant $499 Apple iPad. Lastly, although they are on a screen, special ink technology makes it so that it feels just like reading a piece of paper. At a glance, it may seem like the best option is to quit the paper and go for the electronic version. However, e-books are relatively new, which means that they are also full of flaws and bugs that still need to be fixed. Firstly, an e-book is an investment. Although the books are cheaper, the device itself is not necessarily wallet-friendly. Add that cost to the books, the light (some models do not have a backlight and require a separate light) and the case or cover, and it’s almost not worth the strain on your budget. Also, not every book is available on e-books—most notably, the Harry Potter series. On most companies’ e-books, graphics are limited, if there are any. And lastly, the feeling of opening a book, turning its pages and smelling the new ink is lost within the dregs of the technology. Somehow that feeling of wonderment and excitement is kind of ruined when you purchase a new book on a Kindle (Amazon) or Nook (Barnes and Noble). Models of e-books include the Apple iPad (which is not only an e-reader but also a sort of giant iPod touch); the Amazon Kindle; the Sony Reader and the Barnes & Noble Nook. Most of them also have specific models within the company family. E-books? Yeah, they’re pretty cool. But are they the future of reading? Doubtful—at least, so far. E-books have a long way to go before they’re a part of the mainstream book culture. Until then, perhaps you should set aside that money for a real book and wait until the bugs are flushed out of the electronic versions.
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review: The Elephant Vanishes: Stories
PHOTOS COURTESY OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC AND SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC
review: Perks of Being a Wallflower
by HARUKI MURAKAMI
by STEPHEN CHBOSKY
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by ALEX TSU
mere 213 pages and branded with the MTV logo, Perks of Being a Wallflower is not my typical sort of book, but Chbosky’s mustard-colored novel still manages to deliver the coming-of-age message we have come to expect from similar books. It is sincere in its ability to speak directly to our own experiences. It is emotional in its descriptions of joy and despair. It is unique in its complete disregard of stereotypes. In short, Perks of Being a Wallflower, with its uncanny ability to sidestep the usual teen melodrama and clichés, is everything you would never expect from MTV’s recent barrage of reality shows. The novel consists of a collection of letters by fifteen-year-old Charlie to an unnamed friend detailing every aspect of his life. Throughout these letters, Charlie emphasizes the books he reads, his family, his English teacher, Bill and the time he spends with his two senior friends, Patrick and Sam. As the title of the book suggests, Charlie is what the seniors call a wallflower—someone shy, awkward and far from the center of attention. And yet, as bland as the life of a wallflower may seem, Charlie’s position provides him with a unique insight of the teenage experience. His seemingly innocent perspective renders him almost oblivious to the ruinous behavior he and those around him partake in. Charlie, quite simply, is a character of contrasts: a disciplined boy who, at times, relies on cigarettes and weed, a reader of highly-philosophical Ayn Rand and Thoreau who can’t comprehend the social workings of high schoolers and a wallflower who takes on a football team to defend a friend. The novel employs a kaleidoscope of teenage vices and predicaments—LSD, marijuana, chain smoking, pregnancy, homosexuality, abuse. Nevertheless, all contribute to the journey that Charlie must undertake and to the wonder that Perks of Being a Wallflower ultimately instills in its readers. This may be a story about a boy named Charlie, but think again. The greatest appeal in Chbosky’s novel lies not in our protagonist’s life, but in the connections we can draw between Charlie and ourselves.
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by SOPHIE KANG
icking up a Murakami book is vaguely similar to picking up a box of assorted chocolates. Some of them are delicious, some of them are full of hard liquor and some just taste kind of weird. The short story collection The Elephant Vanishes showcases classic Murakami style, as his stories delve into urban Tokyo’s surreal happenings. The overriding theme of the collection is not love or adventure, but rather randomness, pure and simple. His stories range from the familiar, a man’s awkward first meeting with a new brother-in-law, to the ridiculous, like dwarfs dancing along to Frank Sinatra. Despite the general surrealist tone of the stories, Murakami’s deadpan literary voice emphasizes the everyday. Just your regular couple who happen to rob a McDonald’s for hamburger buns. Just your regular lonely housewife who happens to never sleep. As lighthearted as they seem, Murakami’s memorable stories kindle an introspective light in any reader. The post-modernist genre isn’t the easiest to tackle. Authors often inundate their writing with punctuational sabotage and convoluted plot lines, yet The Elephant Vanishes is accessible while still being boldly entertaining. Murakami doesn’t demand much from the reader other than an open mind and a sense of irony. One of our favorites, On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning isn’t particularly weird or bizarre, but it strikes a chord with any reader. The title says it all, a man walking on the street sees his 100% perfect girl walking past him. Who hasn’t wondered about the possibility of a stranger on the street being their perfect other half? Those moments when two strangers’ eyes meet, as if conveying a world of feeling through a split second of contact. Who hasn’t questioned the possibilities an unmade decision could have held? At a mere five pages, Murakami’s poignant story of lost chance captures the wistful, almost nostalgic feelings of everyday encounters. If you want a good read, pick up The Elephant Vanishes. You might read a few stories and put it down next to your bedstand, but you’ll find yourself coming back to those strange stories.
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DUNE
by Frank Herbert A best-selling, futuristic science fiction novel that explores the consequences of ecological change.
by Larry Gonick
A description of the environmental dilemma on Easter Island and what ecological challenges we can expect in the near future, all in a refreshing cartoon format. Alice in Wonderland BY LEWIS CARROLL Carroll’s classic tale of literary nonsense and bizarre fantasy. Look for Tim Burton’s film on March 5. The Latent Powers of Dylan Fontaine BY APRIL LURIE A story of a struggling teen in the chaos of friends and family. Beyond The Green Zone BY DAHR JAMAIL A personal account of a journalist in occupied Iraq, played by Matt Damon in the upcoming film on April 15. The Glass Castle BY JEANNETTE WALLS A memoir of growing up with eccentric parents and the adventures of homelessness. Acceleration BY GRAHAM MCNAMEE When a journal detailing a murder of a young woman is found, it is up to a group of teenagers to take justice into their own hands.
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OUR CHOICE
by Al Gore
We can’t forget Gore! In this enlightening book he presents a conglomeration of solutions to deal with the environmental problems that we are creating.
T HE MONKEY WRENCH GANG by Edward Abbey A story about a Vietnam veteran’s return to a home threatened by industrial development, which includes many scenes of vandalism and ecologically-motivated mayhem.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF RANDOM HOUSE, INC, HAYMARKET BOOKS, HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS, HERBERT PROPERTIES, SCRIBNER, & RODALE BOOKS
CARTOON GUIDE TO T HE ENVIRONMENT
THINK
LET ’S TAKE IT OUTSIDE, SHALL WE?
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by KRITI GARG
main objective of the “International Year of Biodiversity” is to “enhance public knowledge of the threats to biodiversity and the means to conserve it.” Sounds all good and dandy on paper, but what’s actually being put into practice? Field trips are one of the first things to go when schools decide how to scale back their budgets. With the high cost of transportation and tickets, trips to the theater or museum are deemed too pricey. But getting out of school doesn’t necessarily mean going from school to another building. Education can happen out in the fields, rivers or parks. One of my favorite childhood spots was the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge in Alviso. It’s safe to say that dissecting owl pellets to find mouse bones and tasting salty plants picked from the salt marshes kept a second-grader’s interest. But more than that, those few hours I spent there every month or so made me develop an interest in nature. Later, I learned about redwoods at Sanborn County Park, saw quails and rabbits at Rancho San Antonio and relished sightings of red-shouldered hawks at McClellan Ranch Park. Now, I read National Geographic like many other teenage girls take in Teen Vogue. The importance of those memories to me has only increased the attention I pay towards things like recycling—my family recycles four times the material that goes in the trash every week. We talk about “going green”—but to get people to walk the walk, instead of just talking the talk, we need to get people to take a real nature walk and see how our actions are affecting Mother Nature’s work. Getting outdoors doesn’t by any means have to be fancy—there are places to go all around us. Just a few minutes from my school is Blackberry Farm, through which Stevens Creek (the creek, not the street) runs. Sifting out water spiders and other insects from the water wasn’t just an observational activity teachers created for the ‘ick’ factor, but rather, it allowed us to measure the quality of the water by identifying the types of organisms present. At McClellan Ranch Park, my biology class identified and measured trees in the riparian woodland habitat— we were active learners in real life research, compiling the data to analyze the growth of black cottonwoods and California laurels. There is no better time than the International Year of Biodiversity to encourage a better understanding of the threats that face our world and biodiversity, and how we have contributed to the loss of biodiversity that we have. It’s time for us to walk the walk and educate outdoors.
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USS Hornet Alameda, CA
Take a drive through California! You’ll be surprised with what you’ll find. We were! Here are some pretty cool destinations that you can explore. by TIFFANY HU
Bodie Bridgeport, CA
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Madonna Inn San Luis Obispo, CA
Oceano Dunes Beach Oceano, CA
Watts Towers Los Angeles, CA Mission Beach Giant Dipper Roller Coaster San Diego, CA
Solvang City Solvang, CA
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MADONNA INN AND TOM MEINHOLD, BILL MYERS, AND FRIENDS OF OCEANO DUNES, WWW.OCEANODUNES.ORG
IT’S T IME FOR A CALIFORNIA ROAD T RIP!
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Bodie At its peak, Bodie had 10,000 residents. The last of them however, left half a century ago. Now deserted, the only visitors are tourists, critters and as its website warns, “the occasional ghost.” One of the last of its kind, this eerie ghost town is in a state of arrested decay so be warned - the site offers no commercial facilities. Bodie Road Bridgeport, CA
USS Hornet Once a US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Hornet took part in both World War II and the space mission of Apollo 11. Now open to the public, the Hornet allows for a journey back in time in its exhibits and artifacts. 707 W Hornet Ave Alameda, CA
Madonna Inn With one hundred and nine uniquely themed and elaborately decorated rooms, the Madonna Inn is a one-of-a-kind landmark resort. In fact, some dub its famed waterfall urinal as an attraction in itself. With names such as “Rock Bottom” and “Love Nest,” the rooms are both flamboyant and kitschy. The fairytale-esque inn illustrates one couple’s dream as it became a reality. 100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA
Oceano Dunes Beach Introducing the only state beach where you can drive vehicles: Oceano Dunes. With its rolling sand mounds and vast openness, this beach is the perfect place to rent an ATV and make the beach your own personal playground. Oceano Dunes Oceano, CA
Solvang City Velkommen til Solvang! Welcome to Solvang! One step into this town is like one step into Denmark. This charming authentic Danish village features Danish architecture, horse-drawn carriages, quaint shops, and of course, those famous pastries. 1644 Oak Street Solvang, CA
Watts Towers “I had in mind to do something big and I did it.” That is what constructor Sam Rodia said when asked about his creation. These steel towers are embellished with everything from seashells to bed frames and is a folksy masterpiece worth seeing. 1765 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA
Mission Beach Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Built in 1925, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster still retains its old time feel. The coaster is situated on a 2,600 foot track, goes at 45 miles an hour, and although it is incredibly “jerky,” (past riders say that every turn feels like a derailment), the view from the top is breathtaking. For just six dollars, this ride may be the very definition of a cheap thrill. 3146 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA
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san francisco
Name: Micky Yen Style: simple Wish list: Flowery and colorfully patterned clothing
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palo alto Name: Jill Hugueanrd Age: 14 Style: Just anything Wish list: shoes by Aldo Spring Collection Yodyiam Sudjaitham Age: 17 Style: Classics Wish list: sandals Name: Ryuta Shiratori Age: 20 Style: A mixture of elegance street style and nature Wish list: sneakers by Addidas Spring Collection Jun Fujinuma Age: 19 Style: casual street wear and celebrity style Wish List: a watch
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berkeley
Name: Steph Gray Age: 20 Occupation: student Style: geathers and urban Wish List: drop crotch pants Name: Jane Kim Age: 21 Style: Whatever I’m in the mood for, thrifty Wish list: I wear everything year round basically
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H&M: THE GARDEN COLLECTION
by TRACY ZHANG
H&M’s new spring line manages to put floral print on fabric that is kind to the flowers. Witness the garden collection: a line made with sustainable and eco-friendly materials, such as recycled polyester, organic cotton and linen and low-impact tencel. Drawing inspiration from nature as well as the flower-power movement of the 70’s, the line is both colorful and casual. In addition, it won’t break the bank. With scarves starting at $4.95 and flats for only $14.95, H&M offers a way to be economically savvy, chic, comfortable and environmentally friendly this spring, the perfect fashion grand slam.
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The Garden Collection will launch at H&M stores at the end of March. Pictures and prices are currently available online at hmthegardencollection.com
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