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I worked many years as a staff writer and editor at the San Francisco Chronicle until April of 2009, when I switched to freelancing. I then wrote for the Los Angeles Times and other publications, and I also took on editing assignments for UC Berkeley and the United Nations.
Being an East Bay reporter for Patch brings my career full circle in the East Bay. My first bylines appeared in the East Bay Review of the Performing Arts. I next worked as a reporter and editor at the Daily Californian while studying at UC Berkeley, where I obtained a master's in journalism. I was a reporter at the Contra Costa Independent, Berkeley Gazette and San Francisco Examiner before moving to the Chronicle, where I worked several years in the Berkeley bureau and in the main East Bay bureau in Oakland.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
Dealing with kids' desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy. But helping them understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
The new logo—with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C"—has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal. We'd like to know your view in our p
It's no surprise, given the gift-giving nature of the season, that kids gear up for receiving. But billions of dollars are now spent on targeting those desires. Here are some thoughts on ways to counteract some of that.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says sociologist Christine Carter of UC B
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
The City of El Cerrito is holding a community meeting Saturday morning to discuss possible traffic management measures for Colusa Avenue in El Cerrito between Fairmount Avenue and Terrace Drive.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
Dealing with kids' insistent desires for certain presents during the holidays isn't easy, but helping children understand the marketing manipulation that increases the cravings can foster deep rewards, says Christine Carter of UC Berkeley.
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging and disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is more flexible than the traditional university seal.
The emblem has provoked a loud chorus of boos. University of California officials say the design is less staid and more flexible than the traditional seal. Tell us what you think.
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal. Tell us what you think.
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal. We'd like to know your view i
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal.
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal.
The new UC logo – with a thick blue "U" and an emerging/disappearing "C" – has provoked a loud chorus of boos. UC says the mark is less staid and more flexible than the traditional university seal.
The El Cerrito Recycling Center – which features recycled rain water, solar power and construction from reused materials – has been certified as LEED Platinum, the highest rating for environmental friendliness rating, the city announced Tuesday.
