Any application of contagion theory?
This blog contains thoughts, ideas, and links to various projects and media that I create. I've also carried over relevant content from years of blogging and continue to provide content relative to Sociology.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
NCAA Tourney and Crowds
Currently doing some annual reading about Collective Behavior and Crowds. I'm heading to Indianapolis on Friday for three days, lucky enough to catch the Louisville Cardinals play on Friday. And of course if they win, they will play on Sunday.
I'll be posting some pics from the Road to the Big Dance. In the meantime, check out some preliminary reading on Collective Behavior. Pay particular attention to "Theories of Crowd Behavior".
I'll be posting pics as well, and will offer questions through the weekend that you can answer for extra credit.
I'll be posting some pics from the Road to the Big Dance. In the meantime, check out some preliminary reading on Collective Behavior. Pay particular attention to "Theories of Crowd Behavior".
I'll be posting pics as well, and will offer questions through the weekend that you can answer for extra credit.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Soc Peeps: the Lesbian(s) and the Water Fountain
krogerchick on Twitter sent this to me today:
krogerchick@profgesser i saw someone refuse to drink from a water fountain after a lesbian drank from it. absolute chaos! made me think about soc
krogerchick@profgesser a man saw two girls all but makin out in front of the store & he went to get a drink later, but saw 1 girl get a drink 1st.
krogerchick@profgesser he says "i be damned if i is gonna drink outta the same fountain as some homo bitch!" she freaked. crazy.
So, in terms of getting a drink from the same water fountain, what do you think the man was worried about? Why?
krogerchick@profgesser i saw someone refuse to drink from a water fountain after a lesbian drank from it. absolute chaos! made me think about soc
krogerchick@profgesser a man saw two girls all but makin out in front of the store & he went to get a drink later, but saw 1 girl get a drink 1st.
krogerchick@profgesser he says "i be damned if i is gonna drink outta the same fountain as some homo bitch!" she freaked. crazy.
So, in terms of getting a drink from the same water fountain, what do you think the man was worried about? Why?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"Synergy of the Arts..."
I'm currently reading through the Placemaking Initiative report regarding downtown development in Owensboro.
I'm currently President of the Board of Directors at Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, and we were hoping to acquire the Goldie's Opryhouse facility with the assistance of local government.
I have found interesting references in the Placemaking Initiative report about "synergy of the arts", and "historical preservation."
So the question is this: Is requesting $250,000 for the purchasing price for Goldie's too much in the face of a $79 million incentive plan to reinvent downtown Owensboro?
Should a public entity with a proven track record, and as the oldest arts organization in Owensboro, be shown preference to acquire the facility to "synergize the arts"? Or, should local government rely solely on the private sector?
I'm currently President of the Board of Directors at Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, and we were hoping to acquire the Goldie's Opryhouse facility with the assistance of local government.
I have found interesting references in the Placemaking Initiative report about "synergy of the arts", and "historical preservation."
So the question is this: Is requesting $250,000 for the purchasing price for Goldie's too much in the face of a $79 million incentive plan to reinvent downtown Owensboro?
Should a public entity with a proven track record, and as the oldest arts organization in Owensboro, be shown preference to acquire the facility to "synergize the arts"? Or, should local government rely solely on the private sector?
The Turtleman
Would certainly be remiss if I didn't include a link to the Turtleman video that we watched early in the semester.
Posting this for entertainment purposes.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Daviess County Sheriff's Office "Methbuster"
I saw this picture today. This is the car I've spoken about in class. It is no longer in use as a marketing tool.
I believe it was originally donated.
Some questions we have explored in class were regarding the purpose and effectiveness of this vehicle. Does using it as a marketing tool do anything to curve, prevent, or have other impact on meth production and/or use?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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