Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from September 2007

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from September 2007

Mystery photo?(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Mmm... what is this? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer to Mystery Photo on inside front cover: My what lovely teeth you have! These teeth belong to the California Swell Shark.

What do fake blood and scabs have to do with volcanoes? How do earthquakes and thrill rides exist in the same place? The West Coast of the United States has it all, Read on to learn five fascinating facts about our West Coast.(High 5)
September 1, 2007... 1 The West Coast is a land of many peoples. This land was once home to the Miwok and Aleut Indians. Then, the Spanish and later Mexicans claimed it as their own. In the mid-to-late 1800s, California, Oregon, and Washington became the 31st,...

At a glance.(Washington )(State overview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Washington Date of Statehood: November 11 1889 Area: 66.544 square miles Capital: Olympia Highest Point: Mount Rainier. 14,410 feet Population: 6,287,759 (2005 estimate) Nickname: Evergreen State Percentage of...

A day in the life of a zookeeper.(CRITTER CORNER)(Nicki Boyd)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you love animals, you might enjoy being a zookeeper. Nicki Boyd, animal care supervisor at the San Diego Children's Zoo, part of one of best known zoos in the world, agrees. "'Everyone says to me, 'You're so...

The most beautiful landscape imagined: in the shadow of Mount Rainier, huge quantities of goods come through the port in Seattle, Washington, and then are shipped throughout the United States.(State overview)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Think "West Coast" and you probably visualize warm, sunny beaches. But there is so much more to the United State's West Coast than just beautiful beaches. California, Oregon, and Washington are three of the most...

Native Americans and Alcatraz.
September 1, 2007... Alcatraz. The name sounds mysterious and forbidding, and conjures images of criminals attempting escape from this desolate, fog-cloaked island. Yet Alcatraz is a symbol of hope and pride for Native Americans because of an event that began there...

Fun for beach boys and girls.
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you think all beaches are the same, think again. The coastline along America's West Coast ranges from rugged, rocky shores to wide stretches of sand. The great variety offers fun for everyone. The excitement...

Surf's up!
September 1, 2007... For surfers, it's all about the hunt for the perfect wave. The life of a surfer revolves in and around the ocean, but it also includes fashion, music preferences, literature, films, and its own language. People have been catching and riding...

Kayaking, hiking, and skiing--oh, my!(West Coast)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine kayaking in the morning and skiing that same afternoon. You can do exactly that if you live on the West Coast. West Coast cities are near both mountains and ocean, so it's not surprising that kids here love...

The Pacific melting pot.(West Coast)(Recipe)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] West Coast cuisine is a full-on fusion of world cultures combined with the bounty of fresh seasonal ingredients, the innovations of maverick chefs working directly with farmers and fishermen--and constant...

West Coast dream jobs.(Special Makeup Effects Artist, Software Engineer, Assistant Director of Animation, )
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You know you have a "dream job" when you get paid for doing something you love--something you would do anyway, even if you didn't get paid. Two industries, entertainment and computer gaming, make the West Coast a...

Hollywood.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... No one leaves Hollywood without seeing the Hollywood sign. High on Mount Lee, the sign keeps watch over the homes, businesses, and tourist sights of Hollywood. Consisting of nine giant letters, each 50 feet high by 30 feet wide, the sign was...

Recipes for disaster.(How to make fake blood and scabs)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fake blood: Combine 2 tablespoons of white corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of water, 2 drops of red food coloring, a pinch of cornstarch, and several drops of soy sauce. Scabs: Combine 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly...

Ring of fire.(earthquakes and volcanoes )
September 1, 2007... Hobbits and wizards are not part of the West Coast's Ring of Fire, but earthquakes and volcanoes are pretty common. The earth's crust, called the lithosphere (LI-tho-sphere), is broken into pieces of oceanic (oh-she-AN-ic) and terrestrial...

5 Fiery mountains: the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens blew off the peak's north face and resulted in an avalanche of rock and ice.
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As you read this, volcanoes are erupting someplace--perhaps along the Pacific Coast. Volcanoes do not always erupt in a single blast. Some erupt for years, steadily pouring out lava, making new land. Volcanoes,...

Lawson Fusao Inada: poet Laureate of Oregon.(Poem)(Biography)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A four-year-old boy wanders, lost among the buildings at the fairgrounds in Fresno, California. Although the boy has attended a county fair here and is familiar with the area, on this bright spring day in 1942...

The West Coast page by page.
September 1, 2007... The West Coast is a place of beginnings, In days past, miners rushed west to dig gold, and farmers to bust sod. Today, California sizzles with high-tech companies. Hollywood flickers with new movies. And young adults flock west sensing that...

Growing up on the West Coast: meet Evan and Ola, two West Coast kids. Evan is an San Diego surfer concerned about the environment. Ola lives in a suburb of Seattle and loves outdoor activities.(Evan Schell and Ola Wietecha)(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... A True Beach Boy by Evan Schell My name is Evan Schell. I am 14 and live in San Diego, California. I have lived in San Diego my whole life, and I plan on living here forever--that's how much I like the West Coast and southern...

"I love living on the West Coast because ...".
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "... especially in Portland, Oregon. you can drive for about an hour and be at the beach, or go in the opposite direction and be skiing on Mount Hood, or drive a little longer and be at the desert." --Serena...

Ask FACES!
September 1, 2007... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

Golden gate Dilemma.(trips from the Golden Gate Bridge )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... In 12 weeks in 2001, Francesca's family took the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco 60 times. In the same weeks in 2002, they made 30 percent more trips, but carpooled 50 percent of the time (all between the hours of 4:00 and 6:0-0 P.M.). In...

Face facts.( American Barista and Coffee School )(Brief article)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2007... The West Coast is known for its thousands of coffee shops that sell many types of the beverage, from a regular "cup of joe" to specialty drinks such as espresso. Workers who run the espresso machine, called baristas, can receive formal training...

Charley Parkhurst's secret.(Short story)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the most colorful figures during the California Gold Rush was. He had a reputation for being the roughest, toughest, one-eyed, lantern-jawed, stagecoach driver who ever steered a six-horse team across...

West Coast Beauty from a West Coast artist.(Art Connection)(Ansel Adams )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Ansel Adams was one of our nation's first photographers to use pictures to illustrate the importance of conserving our beautiful wilderness. His photos appeared in Life, Fortune, and Time. Adams used his photos to make a statement about his own...

Ghost Stories of the Pacific Northwest.(Oscar the Obedient Ghost)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Pacific Northwest is certainly riddled with ghosts and spooks--from the most obedient child ghosts to the most mischievous poltergeists. My particular favorite, though, would be Oscar the Obedient Ghost, the playful little ghost who would...

Say what?(One Last Face)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fill in the speech bubble for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Say what? from February FACES:...

Spot the surfers.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Can you spot the two surfers who are identical? Answers to Spot the Surfers on back cover: B and D are identical. (A's swimming trunks are red: C's shirt patch is a diamond shape; E is wearing a bracelet; F's...