To Dr. Tabor

I recall you looking for a pocket Video Camera. here is one
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Kodak Store has the Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Video Camera (black) for $180 - 30% off code MYSCD971PD = $126 with free shipping

Woot Woot !!!

I am officially done with finals !!!!

After every quarter accomplish .. Means one step closer to graduation :)

Time to put on those heels and go celebrate :)

Dr. Tabor..

I recently email you about my library paper which i dropped off at your office.i haven't heard from you and i was wondering what was the status..

Morning class Exam Time

8AM Wednesday! But remember if you wish, you may leave it in my office door (envelope) before that time. I'll be in the classroom from 8-9:30 Wednesday. Remember to attach the original paper and to email me per instructions below. LINK

Good Luck to All

Hey guys! I just wanted to wish everyone GOOD LUCK on our finals this week :-D I'm currently working on my last paper of the quarter (Draper's 398) and awaiting until I have to turn in my final re-do in half an hour. To be quite honest, I kinda wish this quarter wouldn't end... for the first time since I transferred to this campus, I never felt more motivated and passionate about learning since I took Tabor's class. Thus I'm definitely going to miss it whole-heartedly! Nevertheless... 'wish everyone well and much success in the coming year :-)

Happy Holidays! :-D

OOOOOOOOOO YEAH!!!!

Just had my first final and I actually think I did good!!!! WOOOOO HOOOO =)
1 down, 4 more to go...man staying positive!!!

handing in your final paper

AM: due Wed in the classroom between 8-9:30. - PM: due Mon in the classroom between 1:30-3:00. Anybody can hand it in early. REMEMBER: 2 COPIES - THE OLD and THE NEW. The NEW copy will be yellow highlighted with the new changes. check here. ALSO email me the papers, thusly:
FILE NAME: WRI AM Final First Last.doc (e.g., WRI AM Final Shanice Johnson.doc
Email Subject line: WRI AM Final First Last

wishing

everyone much luck i.n their finals!!! have a fun break!!

Finals begin tomorrow!!

I want to wish everyone good luck and do not over stress!!! :D

ha go hawaiian!!!

more Iz

in this life is deep listen well

RIP IZ my brudduh!!!

IZ is more than just over the rainbow, hana battah is snot, batu is meth, halawa is the high security prison, Malama kuliana o keiki means take care and be responsible for our children

my wifes work pass it on please!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWPHZ-3E5g8
this is a good one too!!!

my opinion (like it matters)

I think that Dr. Tabor is a very nice and extremely understanding person. I believe that she is the most social and politically conservative (and I do not mean that as an insult) professor I have had to date - and I am a senior. I say that because, sometimes, she lets out glimpses of her views via rhetoric similar to that of my extremely conservative family members. I have never liked being in the class of a professor who makes their students do (what I consider to be) tedious things. That being said, what I consider tedious is probably viewed as easy by most of the other students. I have never enjoyed having to be put in groups with my other classmates to do research projects; that is extremely annoying and time consuming. I am also not the most avid of bloggers, so I was not heartbroken when I did not win any MVB honors. I appreciate Dr. Tabor's uplifting, positive, and open-mind way she communicates with her students. It is refreshing not to have to sit through another power point presentation. She has an obvious love for her job, and it is easy to see how much she truly wants her students to succeed. However, as far as learning anything substantially relevant to the subject matter, I feel the class was lacking. Dr. Tabor would - and should - be a great English, Creative Writing, and even Journalism professor. I am assuming that she is a great Sociology professor, but I have not been in any of her other classes. I feel it is sad when a college professor has to stray from the subject matter in order to teach their students proper sentence structure and grammar. Those are things that we learn (or are supposed to learn) throughout our educational lives, even into our first year of college. Perhaps that is why this particular class was, like I stated earlier, lacking. Or maybe it was because I was absent so much. LOL!! Love & Light everybody, and good luck with your book aspirations, Dr. Tabor. p.s. if there are any grammatical or sentence structure errors in my post, keep in mind that this is a blog. grin.

Thanks

thanks to each and all of you, too.
my laptop's hard drive crashed the night after I made all my notes in class. I hope you stop in to see me on finals day so that I can re-remember who each person is ... with a hardcopy print out.

just saying Thanks...

I just wanted to thank DR.Tabor for a great quarter.My second quarter here and so far i have had great professors, but this by far was the most exciting class. everything from the music, to the "comfession" circle :), to this Blog..it was fun.

Writting For Sciology

I just wanted to say that I love this class. I will miss it dearly. Professor Tabor is one of a kind. I had a defferent perspective about this class but professor Tabor made it enjoyable. I hope professor Tabor teaches other classes because I am looking forward to taking her again.

TANGERINE TREES

lol i forgot to get your number before class ended yesterday, may need some help for 450 can you hit my inbox please... queenteen15@sbcglobal.net

she wants this one up too

she made this
she is too good

Everything seems to be going wrong...

Came to school today to print out my paper because my printer is broken, got to school with plenty of time to print in the library... and realized.. I left my flash drive on my desk at home. I have a 4 hour break after this class so hopefully Dr. Tabor will allow me to go home after class and come back to print and turn in....? ahhh the stress that the last few weeks of school bring is almost unbearable...

Reading AM class

thank you for listening. the feedback was very helpful. ready to cut 25% now.

RUNNING LATE TO CLASS

On the last day of class Uhhhh!!! I was asked to stay an extra hour at work this morning; therefore I will be late to class. SORRY!!!!

My Graph !!!!

So i stood up late last night finishing up my paper and when i was about to add the chart the demo on how to convert your chart into a graph didn't open. So i came to to school really early and i opened the link and a blank page opens !!!!!!! Help !!! I dont want to lose point for not having my graph :(

I hate my boss

really hard day at work.. i think im going to put ... erm ... um... spaghetti sauce in his coffee tomorrow

dj shadow....building steam with a grain of salt

i need help!

for the life of me i cant tali up my score and change it to percentages!

sources...ugh =/

so looking for a source 4 my paper is alot harder than i thought....anywho back to looking =)

GREAT RIDE

Hello to everyone. Just wanted to say I had a great time with all of you especially Dr. Tabor. Thanks Dr. Tabor!!!!!!!!! Wish everyone the best of luck with their last paper due 12/8 @ 8am and FINALS with your other classes. Have a great Winter-Break!!!!!!

My rude customer

So this weekend I had the closing shift at the store I work at. This lady came in and asked to try on about 4 pairs of boots. I went to get them for her. She asked for my opinion, and I gave her an honest answer. She proceeds to ask me if I'm pregnant. (WHICH I AM NOT) I tell her I'm not, she goes on to say "because if you were I would hate to ask you to go back and keep getting me more sizes." I was so shocked!!! I am not over weight, but I'm also not a size 1. For someone to tell me that, hurt so bad.

But anyway, just thought I'd share a little story with you all.

:( :( :(

I am soooooo going to miss this class!!! Thee best class I have had so far at CSULA! That is a shame it has been 3 years and I have finally found a freakin awesome professor! Well on the bright side only 3 more quarters hopefully wooo hooo:)

references...

for out reference page- are we suppose to include each person in our group since we are sharing data and information?

Music to de-stress during finals

Question about Paper # 5.

Can someone please help. I saw that on sorenkerk for paper 5 it states :

Paper #5: quantitative paper
(4 pages maximum)

Body of paper
Introduction
Description of data and data collection (brief)
analysis of data and significance of data
Conclusion, including "what are you going to do about it - subjective reaction

My question: Is the paper 4 pages max or 6 pages?

Other than the abstract and references page

thank you!

FINALS

I just came back from Cabo(Paradise) and now it is finals week (hell week) . If you guys get a chance you should visit it there. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I just love this song I wanted to share


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6-b7CONDI&feature=fvw

paper 5

what is the minimum number of pages for this paper?

my final posting.

Hey everyone,

Thanx to all those who help support the book sale today. I greatly appreciate it. We will be out there again tomorrow selling books and other goodies. To all those who bought my cookies, i hope you enjoyed them. Thanx to everyone who helped out on the survey. I hope your papers all turn out well. Good luck on your finals and study smart not hard.



I request this play on wednesday

today

Hey, i am sorry i missed class today, i got sick at black friday waiting in line to buy a tv lol. did i miss anything important? also, how many pages does the paper need to bed?

It has been a privillage

Rocky wants to share his feelings about today's class. Through out his experience in this unjiversity, he has not felt good about a class but the sociology class has open the desire to learn to see different perpectives from the sociological point of view. It really has trigger the desire to learn more. He has been privillage to have such a good instructor, one of kind.
Thank you Dr. Tabber for your support.

the motivator robot

click here to get to the robot. type in something to say to yourself (use your name) and then listen in various language. I use Charles (UK) to tell me what I need to hear = )

Co-author

Though it is not easy, you may co-author your paper for Wed. with a team-mate.

things flow through my mind for odd reasonns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06SdwplS1A&feature=related
this song was flowing through my head as I was camping out on Black Friday. Kind of odd, since all the campers were ready for "war" to get the best deals. o well, Can't...oops, I mean Can not wait for Cyber monday. Hope you all enjoyed your thanksgiving!!

Help

I missed class last wed due to a death in the family, and have been out of town all weekend. Might make it to class tomorrow but not sure.. I see the paper is due wed, would I be missing anything definitely important if i didn't make it tomorrow? Please let me know... Thanks..

Amazing

The video gave me a renewed purpose in life. I feel refreshed. It so important to have positive music in your life. We must remember that music inflames temperment.

AN ENJOYABLE ONE...

i was touched by the video. it reinforced the encouragement that i have to continue peruing and finish my desired goals.

omg!!!!!!!!

so i waited in line at 3:30 for black friday, and when i got to the front they didnt have what i needed. umm also im confused is the paper due monday or wensday???

Playing for Change

i know that music play a great role in our lives. the interview was grat and i felt chill bumps when listining to the songs. music is hope. it gives us hope to go on when we don't feel we can. it gives us hope to overcome and it even motivates us. but overall it gives us hope for change. i am glad that this assingment was given, now i have a cite for my paper.

Thanks Dr. MT.

survey

aloha, Click Here to take survey hope all can participate pleas comment to this post so we can tally up who did and who did not mahalo
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=IYTVOqAN3Wm2eueDCJoNnw_3d_3d
THANKS TO ALL PLEASE COMMENT below - hit "comment"

WOOO HOOO!!!

Happy thanksgiving to all!!!....Time for blackfriday and cyber monday. Hope you all have fun staying warm....freezing my butt off. But hey its all for fun right?

for Gabe

aloha

a little satriani for those who like the jam action

aloha

i need black team to contact me so we can talk about data. thanks to all who posted and took survey.

turkey day

hope everyone has a good turkey day, dont eat to much or study to much. See ya'll on monday. Take care.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING =D

Hope everyone has a wonderful day w/ great people & awesome food =)

playing for Change

the video was awsome.. i wanted to cry when they were singing "stand by me" i think i need to learn how to play an instrument.. Mark really inspired me... Im glad there are people in the work still trying to bring us all together. Im glad you made us watch this...

Urgent GREEN GROUP PM

Hey Guys,  I haven't received anything from Martha regarding the results. I sent you guys her email, go ahead and message her because I am out of town for the weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
For it is during those hardships that you learn to grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your own strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they become your blessings.

ridin on the metroooool

going to the fam bam.s house for thanksgiving. cant wait!!  
have a good one ya'll and make sure you do you hw! (:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hope everyone has a great hoilday and weekend. Hope everyone had a chance to comment of Playing for Chance.....if not see www.sorenkerk.com and click "Furlough" great story......

Demo and Scholarship

Go to www.sorenkerk.com - you'll see both the demo for charts ready (cute!) and a scholarship opportunity for YOU.  Comment here if you need more help w charts.  Happy Thanksgiving.  

Playing for change

wow this video gave me chills and made me realize we still have hope to bring and reach peace around the world. I used to do community service a couple years ago and this video reminded me how good it feels to do something productive to communities in need. I have also been encouraged to become active again on helping others. We need more Mark Jonhsons in this world who despite all the things that separate us such as politics, religion, egoism; he finds something simple as music to bring human beings around the world together to do something that brings joy and happiness to the lives of many. Sometimes we need to stop for a minute and appreciate the beautiful things and people that surrounds us and that if we do not give back and help each other, we are only going to keep destroying each through wars, conflict, differences that are not worth fighting for because after all we only need each other to work as a whole to live better.

Info about the political survey on survey monkey

Hi everyone,
I came and talked to everyone yesterday about taking the political group survey on survey monkey. I just wanted to leave this post w my contact info in case you had any questions, fperez11@calstatela.edu. I am also having a book and bake sale next week in front of king hall 11/30-12/01. Hope to see you all out there and good luck with your papers.

who says punk is dead OI!

It's only 3 surveys we have to respond to?

Playing for Change!

I watched this film in another class that professor Tabor teaches but it still amazes me how Bill Moyers, put so much work and dedication in this video. Ten years with 100 musicians wow that's love for music.

paper #5

...already. time fle.w too fast... gathering data and hopefully will be able to start on the paper. (:happy tuesday night!...2 more days til THANKSGIVING!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving on Thursday!
Enjoy the theme song from, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving"

Playing for Change

So, I have just finished watching "Playing For Change" and I must say... the concept of the video was incredibly put. The funny thing about it is that my dad previously bought the song and music video through the internet about a month ago, so I had the firsthand opportunity to see and hear the entire track :-P

Sociologically, I find it interesting that individuals from all walks of life share the same love for music... it goes to show that no matter how conflicting our lives get, we somehow find ways to see the positive side of our situation. All too often, we immerse ourselves with our problems and forget to look at the bright side of life. Hence it's especially important that we take the time to thank our blessings each day... :-)

I am getting an "A"

I thin my last paper has good potential to finally get an "A"...oh yeah not going to wait until the last minute either, wish me luck people!

GREEN GROUP

For those of you that were not in class today, I will be sending an email with all the survey results. If you guys have any questions, please email me.

Fun Survey

Click Here to take survey,

Info on Action on Budget Cuts

I would like if anyone can comment on somewhere i can find information about protests or rallys regarding the Cal State budget cuts. Thank you

Playing for Change

WOW I just looked at the video "Playing for Change"It is actually inspiring. Music does play a big role in our daily lives.

I will like to thank everyone who participated on the survey today. Your participation will definitely help us meet the numbers. Again thanks.
Have a great HOLIDAY!!!

NEW LYRICS, FEEDBACK

BURNING LIKE A FLAME FLYING HIGH THROUGH THE SKY
ENERGY INTENSITY FLOW THROUGH THE MIND
SHORTAGE OF LOVE OH NO THE WORLDS FEELING COLD
ENCHANT OF THE DEVIL YES WERE SELLING OUR SOUL
MAN MADE ILLUSIONS FILLED WITH DISPAIR
LOSS OF HUMANITY AND NOBODY CARES
LETS JOIN TOGETHER OPENS OUR EYES
COME ON GET UP STAND UP GOIN FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS
GUNS AND BOMBS FALLING FROM THE SKY
THE WORLDS IN MISERY WHILE NATURE CRIES
CHILDEREN OF THE FOREST WERE DYING IN VAIN
HAPPINESS AND LOVE I SAID IS JUST WHAT WE NEED
LETS JOIN TOGETHER AND SWIM THROUGH SEA

im tired

0mg im so tired and got so much homework to do. so much to do, in so little time. Uuughhhhh.....O btw does anyone kno if our furlough day is Monday or Wensday???

saturday

did some real good research on them h.s pests! ufc fight then party in walnut

holla if youre down.  see you guys monday!

Rise to the occasion

It is never too late to become the person you might have been.  OK - finished reading AM papers.  As has happened in the past, the last paper on the stack knocked my socks off.  It had some technical errors, but the spirit and purpose was great.  If it wasn't your paper, you still can do it!  You have two more chances.  A significant topic, passion to see, insight + technical excellence can still get you far.  See final:   http://sorenkerk.com/301/301%20final%20exam.htm

I definitely know, i got a bad grade on paper 4. I did not know the paper required three pages and after reading other students papers, i think I forgot to mention quite a few things. Well I hope Prof. Tabor is not to harsh when grading our papers.

Paper # 4

After reading Paper # 4 I soo could of done better :/
Reading other papers reminded me of what i forgot to include and improve ...\  Cross my fingers I get a decent grade :)

music

hound dog original

big mama

Paper # 4

Was there ever an example paper ?

Paper 4= 3 pgs??

Does the abstract page count for the third page?
OR . . . does it count for a seperate page, so 4 pages in total????

i

wonder what ill be getting for paper 4.  hoping for a great class tomorrow!

ok.. last min Q???.... do we need to include an abstract for paper #4....

honestly

im going to miss this class.

(:

Paper # 4

How many pages does paper 4 have to be?

Testing Survey Monkey for the Class

Please take the time to answer 4 simple questions Click Here to take survey After U answer, please click Comment below and tell your major use for a computer (e.g., Word, email, FaceBook, Chat, gaming, etc.). I.e., your comment can be as short as one word, e.g., "gaming" - or it could be longer. Thank you. You will be asked to complete about 5 of these Surveys + Comments for your fellow students. OH I SEE RIGHT OFF THE BAT, Survey Monkey will only give us % on each answer - and that is what I called "flat data" and not what we need. We need to FILTER our data by one of our variables, e.g, sex or political sensitivity. HENCE if you wish to use this. we have to gather together 19.00 to purchase a subscription - then we can have unlimited surveys and can FILTER our responses any way we wish. Comment here if you'd like to kick in $1.00 for a group account for one month.

paper pick ups

30083, ,2210848, 30023 - I have your papers from the day you were missing. Remind me to give them to you.ALSO - someone picked up an extra paper: It must have 'GOTTEN STUCK' to yours - please hand back the paper for 300506!  now also have 3004821

yea paper 4

finally i am finish with paper #4

Yes there is class today

Furlough Day #2 was switched to the day before Thanksgiving.

Green Group B Gender - Paper 5_AM class

I am so sorry group. I am not able to attend class today. Unfortunately, I have no way of getting to school today. Anyways, I made a "rough draft of our survey" for today's class.
Click on the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFKPHDV .
You can also check your emails.... Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. Have a good day!

Could someone help me Post music?

"free falling" by John Mayer. I really appreciate this.

education?

How many times have you had a professor (or more likely, a lecturer) who does the following things: Gives unoriginal, tired, and moldy power point presentations, which do nothing but regurgitate the text, and most cant even do that right (and I can read the F'n text myself, geez), pushes their beliefs on their students instead of teaching the course subject matter pertinent to the class, etc, etc? It seems so many lecturers on campus have fallen into the classic case of Ritualism (i.e. taking all the socially correct measures to become a teacher, but then don't care about their students or job, therefore just going thru the motions). There are other lecturers on campus (blank blank) who are total hypocrites. Isn't it ironic that people like him/her (total conflict theorists) who harp on how minorities are so oppressed, inequality, etc. turn out to be the oppressor when allowed to be in a power position. He/she, as the instructor, is in the authority role, and the students are under his power. As a minority on this campus (not in the general population), I have been discriminated against based on his obsession with white privilege. He/she also condones violence in his activist rants, which is reprehensible. Blank Blank is another incompetent, sexist, arrogant pathetic excuse for an educator. Just a warning.

Regarding the syllabus and schedule

Does anyone have the link to the blog post for the schedule? I lost my written schedule and I can not find the blog post. 

ok - U got an email

U got an email w feedback about project - or you didn't bc I could not read your email or U were absent. so email yr group to have it fwded to you. Be as ready as poss. for Mon so we can move. Finesse the "tool" - email me for  feedback. Maybe distribute to AM and PM classes.

New Due Dates! YAY!

Im so happy Professor Tabor gave us more time for ea. paper. This means I get more time to write each one and make them even better! ....hopefully! I am also loving this observation paper....it gives me a chance to experience something new or go somewhere I normally would not go! I like it! All of her paper assignments have creative ideas!

Which reports do U find more accurate. Pls respond

I would like for you to watch these two reports on the Fort Hood Massacre and tell me which report you think represenmts your views on the situation the best. Please comment just which report you feel represents your iews but not the reason why. I am only curious in understanding which news media you feel represents your views the best. Thank you for your time and see you all next week. Good luck with your papers.

et al. (period)

et al. has a period! stands for et alia

Groups???

I wasn't here last wednesday. I know this is last minute but is there room to join on of the groups. Green, blue, red or black???

So I came to school today expecting a normal day. I knew one of my classes had been cancled today but soon found out the one right after was too! I was checking my e-mail in my 8am class (instead of listening to a history lecture) and my professor e-mailed the class saying she was sick and couldn't make it. That means I have to find something to do for the 4 hours inbetween 9:30 and the time that this class starts at 1:30. I have been on facebook, myspace, youtube, amazon and countless other websites to pass the time. I even finished a book I was reading and still there is another hour ahead of me! I will be upset if I get to class and see that writing 301 has also been cancled.

a long week of organizing

This week was a bit crazy for me. Lots of demonstrations for the anniversary of prop 8 and other events as well. I extend my remorse to my homosexual brothers and sisters who still face bigotry and injustice. Remember that there are some who support you and embrace you no matter our differences. For those who were able to witness the symbolic gay wedding and march last thursday, i'd like to know what you think. I have written my observational paper but i'd like to know what others think. I also have an announcement, on the week after thanksgiving i will be having a used book sale and bake sale. Lots of goodies for the holidays. Come by and check it out and if you have any questions contact me directly.

RUNNING LATE TO CLASS

Hello everyone just want to let the BLUE group know that I will be running late for class today. Hope everyone had a great weekend and ready with thoughts for paper #4.

Felt - The Biggest Lie

Black Group

hey everyone, i am in the PM Black Group but unfortunately i can't make it to class today. I have a really bad cough and fever. Last Wednesday my group and I didn't narrow down what factors we are going to observe. That is why i'm a little worried because i can't make it today and we don't have school this coming Wednesday because of Veteran's day. Maybe we can look into how college students vs. high school students (LA county of Arts) group each other by ethnicity, for instance when they are walking around campus or eating. Just help me out people, thanks.

I love that Mr. Jack White is so musically diverse

really

not looking forward to monday; maybe on.e of the most uninviting days of the week. good thing we got class!

superrr excited!

RIP stevie

Anyone taking Anthropology 300 with Dr. Sutherland

If so, can you please let me know asap. I can't find two questions for the midterm. Thanks.
How do male and female chimps at Arnhem differ in the way they respond to conflicts in the troops?
What type of social structure is sexual dimorphism generally associated with?

GREEN PLEASE

hey i wasnt here the class you guys picked groups, was just wondering if i can be in the green group, sounds like an interesting topic, that you guys are doin?

last wednesday

So I'm guessing that we broke up into groups on wednesday and are writting the observation paper together??? If someone can give me a hand that would be great, I wasn't there last wednesday. Thanks so much

SOC 450-immediate attention

i am soooo sorry but I know I have some of the same classes with a few of you, if anyone is in 450 can you please look at your syllabus and see if Dr. G put that we have to use ASA format for the paper? And can you tell me the requirment (i.e. 1 inch margins) Please let me know ASAP!

thanks in advance

current Health Care Bill

things to know - link to 11/7 Wall Street Journal--(w. pg #s) Congress votes next week.

Green Group B Gender - Paper 5

The qualitative paper is Due Nov. 30th? When would we like to start asking our questions?
Also we need to agree on what questions to ask and how many subjects to interview.
Topic: Do male answers differ from female answers to questions about relationships. Does the younger set differ from the older set on same questions. Which is more superficial about relationships?

PLEASE VOTE MY VID TEXT "VOTE189" TO 41234

THIS IS YOUR FELLOW CLASSMATE, HEY I MADE THE CUT FOR A FILM FESTIVAL I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
PLEASE TEXT VOTE189 TO 41234

BLUE GROUP-WELCOME

I was informed by another classmate that there is a student in the classroom who is interested in joining the BLUE GROUP. Welcome to anyone who wants to join. Just let Dr. Tabor know you want to change groups and if ok with her she will direct you to our group.

Anyone seen this movie?

If not, I really recommend it.

Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art--
Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters at their priestlike task
Of pure ablution round earth's human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors--
No--yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillow'd upon my fair love's ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft fall and swell,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever--or else swoon to death. - John Keats

#5 now due Wed after Thanksgiving...

...so we do anot rush the process. Post in color: exchange about GROUP QUESTION: Monday, finalize GROUP "TOOL" - so brainstorm-blog over weekend. Make your group the best group. There is one AM person who wants to join Blue, one PM person who needs to join a group. CLICK HERE for GROUP QUESTION at this point. Make your Q clear, simple. Blog this weekend to brainstorm the Q and the tool. Join forces -- visit other class -- with AM/PM group to get more data. Come prepared for Monday - brainstorm, draft the tool, think, get creative, precise. If U like, join Survey Monkey for FREE TRIAL to put "tool" on line.
........Power-Politics Thought-Belief-Spirit Gender-Family School-Educ........

Question????

When is the next paper due? This is the 4th paper...

Help please!

Can somebody let me know what we did in class on wed? I missed it so if someone has notes or can tell me what we discussed - great!

Downtown L.A. Art Walk... (possible observation setting)

Totally forgot about this event, it happens every 2nd Thursday of each month and is free, so you could just walk up and down checking things out, there will be some people to "observe" all over the place for data on the paper that is coming up. I think it runs from noon to midnight so if you work or go to school, you might be able to fit this into your schedule. It is located around 5th and Main St.'s in Downtown (just east of Pershing Square).
StatutoryApe, over and out!

http://www.downtownartwalk.com/

Muse "Crazy"!! <333

2 HARD COPIES

FOR PAPER # 4, DO WE HAVE TO TURN IN TWO COPIES? Y?

well......

im juss in study hall, trying to think of ideas of what i want to actually count, btw study hall is very boring right now lol

Paper 4

from paper 3 and on. we have you write using ASA format, do we need to cite like in paper 3?
well i will listen to this while i think about references...

... hilarious! for a good laugh!

now i got it

man

i have to stop getting late to class! its a no dice man

oh;

and i wanted to show everyone this song! LOVE IT!

why;

are black men sooo beautiful!?!

both a blessing and a curse. (:

my first video post!!!...yay me!

Goodnight!

so i've been thinking about what to write for paper 4.. i think i have a pretty good idea. but i keep changing my mind. i already went to the location ... it was interesting but i now kinda want to go to other places to see if i can write something that would be more fun to read... ahh ahah. ok. time to sleep .. i have to make it to class tomorrow!!

THE BRAVERY--GONNA SEE THEM THURS AT WILTERN

NEW SONG-PRETTY INTERESTING

aloha

i am interested in spritual consciousness, or any group that will have me.. sorry i am not there today i will participate for sure i just had to work with these kids from south centeral they rock man NO FEAR!!!, i was freakin out in the hood. this ia a different jungle bruddah!! but no worry i handle. see you all wednessday.

if only

there was a rewind, pause, and fast forward button. . . i could use one right now. . . . ...but ill be at the hat later grubbin on some pastramis!!! ... (: happy tuesday night everyone.

Book Recommendation (Re: Brain vs. The Mind)

"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De Becker- in it is a careful analysis of the importance of trusting our instincts (esp the survival signals that protect us). Very important book to read! Usually our raw instincts are correct, but it is our MIND that shuts out the incoming messages to better appropriate our behaviors to keep in line with society's norms. Often, ignoring our instincts will get us into trouble.

Focus On Feeling Better :)

For all you nappers out there, here's something I found interesting:
According to the National Sleep Foundation, a nap of 20-30 minutes can help improve mood, alertness, and work performance. What most people don't know is that a nap longer than 30 minutes might put you lead you to "sleep inertia" (feelings of grogginess and disorientation) when you wake up. So, carefully time your naps! Even a 10 minute daytime snooze can help boost your energy and cognitive function.

Quantitative Paper prep

We will count variables to get "cross tabulations". Link to: class page for more:
: What variables you would like to explore
: How would you like to explore the variables
: When are we going to accomplish the steps to get this done

lovely,...real hiphop

way better than lil' gayne or soldya soul boy, enjoy.

aloha

east LA hmmm prety kool, aleys over grown and the kids are brave

HAPPY MONDAY!

CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE IN CLASE!!!

<3

I have a question

Could someone tell me how many citations we need to have in our paper?
I think we need four, that is three from the articles and one from the web.
Someone is telling me I only need two jourals and one web.
Could someone make it more clear for me?

Finding an article that U sent to self

• open email with articles. Highlight title of one U want & COPY (Cntrl C)
• go to the Library page and click on Articles
• pick "Sociology" from list and click "Get Database lists"
• pick "Sociological Abstracts". Its Search page will appear.
• PASTE (Cntrl V) article name in first field BUT change what you are looking for from "Keywords" to "title".

the article comes up - and you can click "Find It" to see if it is available in full-text. Hope this helps. AND here is a SAMPLE - seemingly on theory, but just to illustrate citations, block quotes, & how to make a reference page

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween!!!!

brains vs. the mind

good papers

I was still recovering yesterday; today I am reading and commenting on papers. I have discovered some good ones: good titles, good writing, spirited, heartfelt, careful and insightful.

NOTES NEED

I would like to know if anyone can post ANY in-class notes from Wed. 10/28 and also what is the TOPIC for Paper#4?

GREAT SONG....LYRICS AWESOME

who ever said hospital food was bad..

mm mm good. any way i am way behind as for paper three and I havent turned in paper 2 yet. MT i hope you can forgive me, and i cant figure out how to post music? any one?

Perfect song for this chilly weather.

I am really enjoying this song. I love the way Thom Yorke writes his music. Amazing!

Paper # 3.. What do we have to write about ?

To be honest I have procrastinated paper # 3 and just realized I have no idea of what we have to write about ? I know the paper must be related to the search terms but what do we have to write about the search terms ?

What the search term means ?
Why those search terms ?
How we relate to the search terms ?

Help :)

MISSED CLASS

Hello fellow students I too am missing class today. My son had his two wisdom molars pulled yesterday and is not feeling well this morning. I would also appreciate if anyone can blog the instructions for paper #4 and in-class notes.

Missing class, but not because i want to....

So i won't be able to make it to class today. I'm battling the flue with a really bad cough and i REALLY don't want to spread it around... but i would really appreciate if anyone can update me after class on what the Prof. went over today..

I have to admit I am very bad in checking the blogs, but I am so happy I did so today. Gosh i've been working on this paper for quite a while now and other class assignments, that i've been so stress out. What a relief to know that Paper 3 has been pushed back. Now I could go to sleep with no worries.

GOOD SONG.....................BUT SAD

Amen to the extension!!

I can probably speak for the whole class that I am relieved that paper #3 is not due tomorrow but by Monday. Whew.. THANK YOU!!!

HAPPY HAPPY TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maaaaaaaaannnnnn!!!!!!!!!!! Im I glad paper #3 is pushed back!!!!!! I must admit Im a procrastinator!!!! I know, I know..... It's wrong!!!!! But hey, just being honest. I was just going to start on paper 3, and BAM!!!! I saw the post on the new due date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you MT!!!!!! Gives me more time to do the paper....:-).......

Music for class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iDH1RsNtMg

Will I Be OK?

Does anyone know how much each paper is worth in the class or the percentage that the papers make up for our grade in the class?

Thank goodness for the extension...

YESSSSS

thank goodness for the push back, btw just curious, do we have to write a paper on the film that we watched?

Thanks MT

You made my evening. Coming home from work to find out that I have a few extra days to completely understand the assignment. Now I am able to focus on the midterms I have tomorrow. :)

Breaking the Maya Code

This movie was great!! 2hours long but I am able to stay up to watch it through. talked about origins of the language and how imaginative the Mayans had to be to develop this hieroglyphics. Many anthropologist, archeologist thought that every symbol had its own meaning, but a young man followed the lead of a Historian by the name of Thomas to break the hieroglyphics to phonetics.

An estimated 90% of the Mayan Hieroglyphics are read able through the discovery that some ancient Mayan's learned to write in Latin. With the Latin writings, linguist were able to decipher most of the hieroglyphics.

The landmarks is also a story within a story, which talks about the Reign of Leaders. I highly recommend this documentary.

Articles

So i tried sending the articles i found to my email and now i cant open them does anyone know how i can do this?

PAPER 3 PUSHED BACK!!!

I am so EXCITED, HAPPY and RELIEVED that i do not have to worry about this paper at least for another couple of days. This gives me more time to study for my midterm tommorow. Thank god or whoever is up there for giving you the idea to push it back MT.

New Dates - AND subtract one paper

• Paper #3 Library paper now due Monday Nov. 2. Sample posted by Thur Oct 29.
• Paper #4 observation paper: Due Nov 18, Wed - 2 hard copies in class. Mandatory classroom presence.
• Paper #5 qualitative paper: Due Nov 25, Wed, furlough, via specific email, end of class

Wed 28 - movie and set dates and expectations
Mon 02 - c&c papers #2 back & observation paper expectations, sample
Wed 04 - qualitative questions posed
Mon 09 - library papers #3 back and qualitative techniques (charts)
Wed 11 - VET's Day
Mon 16 - qualitative day - day to count - groups
Wed 18 - observation paper #4 due in 2 hard copies
Mon 23 - observation paper #4 returned
Wed 25 - Furlough day
Mon 30 - now (11/5) #5 due
Wed 02 - MVB - maybe paper #5 returned . . .
Finals week - revised paper #6 due in class - enhanced with citations, format, development, structure, sparkle.

student clubs/orgs need to step up

It seems to me, as someone who is a student and also employed at CSULA, that the students involved in the approx. 150+ student orgs/clubs on campus need to step up and become more involved. It seems like many students who are in clubs/orgs (e.g. frats, sororities, christian crusade for christ, etc.) are a part of them not for altruistic reasons, but to pad their resumes for grad school or other self serving interests. The Center for Student Involvement just threw our 2nd annual 'Think Pink' breast cancer awareness event, soliciting the participation of every organization and club on campus; not to ask them to assist in raising funds for a great cause (albeit an over publicized and obviously the en vogue charity; what happened to AIDS fundraising?), rather to just show up to the event to support a good cause (esp. the sororities...WTF happened to so-called sisterhood you hypocrites ?). Despite the director of CSI soliciting the student groups several times via email to simply participate by attending the event, we received a PATHETIC lack of responses, and a majority of those that did RSVP never even showed up. If you're in a social frat/sorority, that's cool, but if you're in a service type org., F***ing show it. I am extremely disappointed and saddened by the lack of participation and self serving attitudes especially of by the sororities and fraternities on campus. It seems you all love to talk a big game, but the fact is that you are all a bunch of self serving punks. Just my thoughts.

Crips n Bloods film...shock!!

I watched Crips n Bloods...I was actually shocked at how interesting it was.
I did not think it was going to have such an inside perspective of both gangs.
I am really happy I chose to watch it....and I'm more shocked that I came out of that film feeling a bit sympathetic for them!
I hope everyone enjoyed the film they watched!!

Hello MT

Rochy went to see the American History X and there were not any students from the morning class however, there was one student from the afternoon class.
Overall, He wants to know ijf you could assist him with an outline of the six pages that are required to turn in.

MT

when are you going to do your sample essay for us to read????

Im anxious to read it.

There was just 3

3 of us watched the CRIPS N BLOODS FILM. I thought there was going to be more people.

Going to see the movie =)

Kind of excited because i've never seen American History X

Movie time!!!!!!!!!

on my way to go watch my movie....GREAT DEBATORS...yessssss!!!!!!!!!!!!

marley and me

was such a cute movie! cant wait to get back home, gotta do hw.

(:

has the wool ever been pulled from our eyes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cxvf9NIsF4

this has been bothering me

www.sorenkerk.com.....I don't know why, but it has been eating me alive. What does it mean? Did Dr. Tabor go over it and I did not hear it? Is it a sociological term?

Is assignment 3 due on Wed?

sooo its saturday;

my bff got a new kawasaki ninj.a today, its super cute! now shes gonna attempt to ride it; fingers crossed!

im gonna watch, and my phones about to die. (:

and i have yet to start on the paper.
just thought id let you know!

Funaway

i didn't mean to take all the funaway from blogging, but, rather, to organize the posts a bit - so I put 2 main posts about paper#3 up top. Let's try to "thread" our conversations about a topic into "comments" & not just a bevvy of posts-with-no-comments. . . . Enjoy movies. I'll be asking U obvious Qs- easy if you watch - multiple choice - what did Ed Norton have tatooed on chest, what did little boy wear to the party, what was most important to the displaced persons. Looks like some are sparsely attended: SO BRING a FRIEND NOT IN THE CLASS! http://sorenkerk.com/Autumn/301.htm <-- SEE who's going, when. Some did not email me! If U signed up for 10AM be on time! Library Media room not open 'til 10AM. Take 3 notes down abt the movie - 3 things U find 'worth sharing' - & see U Wed.

Paper #3

6p: title/abstract page, 2 pages of substance, references page, worksheet from Monday, 2 search terms paper
structure: Beginning, middle, end. OK: U must include in the 2 pages of substance:
4 citations, one of which is a website and to fulfill the following requirements:
.... 2 varieties of "in line" citations (Christina will tell you the two versions)
.... 1 of your citations to be an article with 3 or more authors (U may have to go retrieve another article)
.... **extra** - cite an article w the same 3 authors more than once, do the 2nd cite as U learned (or 2 cites of an article with 3,4,5 authors, also ok).
.... 1 of your cites will be a "block quote" (Christina will show you)
.... all citations are in reference; all references are cited
The objective of this paper is to make all references accurately & to fulfill above. It is NOT to plumb the depths of the substantive topics (your 2 search terms)
Still, it is a paper, so it needs a beginning, middle, and end. I'll write you a sample as soon as I can, but there is already a sample student paper posted on line.
and one of you posted these GREAT NOTES on how to do research.

Paper 3 guideline & research outline

I took lots of notes on Mon for Paper 3: Hope this helps everyone! :D
Paper outline:
intro: objective
body:about search topic - what you found about topic
conclusion: subjective
citations: long part of an article
2 short parts of articles
*must use 3 articles to cite and also use web page as a cite
(p 1) title page : abstract: the quote summarizing the paper in total (Its a descriptive summary of the paper)-1 paragraph that is 200 words or less
on separate page following title page
(p 2-3 ) 2 pages is the body of paper
(p. 4) final page list of references
(p. 5/6) last 2 p: libary worksheet & the original search term papers w the pink ink
total of 6 pages
I also took notes on how to research: go to library home page

click articles

search database click Sociology - then click sociological abstracts

date range 2001-2010

journal articles only

type 1 term in each box & next term on box below - click search

edit search to add more terms

substitute terms untill you get terms that have the most hits around 300-400

can add more terms to the OR section to get more articles

if you add an asterik * to a search term as a "wildcard"

U can click on an article & check them so U can send them to yourself

click on marked records

click save, print, email

U email URself then click back to return to results on top of page

For full text on article, click Find It! (this checks all databases for the full text of article)

Use SAGE (if U are lucky enough to have found it on database) then it'll pop up .pdf of article

You can save it to your desktop, print it or email it also

finding websites other than using google
go to library homepage and click on recommended websites - click on any of the list
type search term/terms (Number 8 on worksheet)
if you must use google, click on advanced search and type in all terms using or after each
ie. culture or children or los angeles

also click to class web page for more

hola!

Today's class was a lil boring, but full of info.I never knew if i was doing it correctly bc my profs in the past didnt comment on it.. so even tho it was boring im glad i was there.!!! i like the librarian: she seem's like a down to earth person.. Not crazy! lol

Wow! There is so much info today about ASA format style...but at least there is a nice & simple printable guideline for all this info & Im glad she used examples during her presentation. It helped!

Over heard a conversation regarding MACs

I heard someone who needed a word program for a power mac or mac; here is the website for a free program similar to word for mac, just not as fancy.

NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!

I am sooooooooo not waiting to the last minute to write papers anymore and this time i mean it! lol As soon as Christina posts this power-point i am writing paper #3!! ugh soooo much to do soooo little time....

Time to Relax

Just finished my paper and now i am feeling relieved. Now i am going to watch the meteor showers from my roof. Hopefully the lights wont be too much of a problem and i will be able to see the sky light up!!!

Feeewww.....

woooohooooo!!!finally finished... it was hard... 1st of all i couldn't open the samples Dr. Tabor posted up, my computer was tripin'..jajaja.. so i couldn't see the example..and 2nd: my computer kept freezzing...but somehow i finished writing the paper.. glad it's done.. :)

eeek;

management is so technical. (:

Kinda like this whole "Blogging" thing.....

Man!!!! I cant believe I've never done this before... All professors should have something like this for their classes!!!! What a help it would be!!!!!! If I need help on anything for class, I come here, if I need helpful tips for class, I come here, if I need to catch up on important updates for class, I come here..................................NICE~!~!~!~!~!

Bye Bye Stress, Hello Weekend!!!

Well after tomorrow the stress is off til next week. So I hope that everyone enjoys their weekend for now. I know I will, well at least for a little while until I have to study for mid-terms.
: (-

O YEAH IM FINALLY FINISHED!

MAN I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RELIEVED!!! MAN AFTER I LOOKED AT THE SAMPLE THE CREATIVE JUICES JUST STARTED FLOWING MAN WOOOOO HOOOO!!! I TOTALLY ERASED MY OLD PAPER AND STARTED FRESH WITH A NEW TOPIC, REALLY INSPIRING "HOPEFULY" I GET 4 OR 3 DOTS ON IT LOL :)

WELP OFF TO WRITE ANOTHER PAPER BLAH, BUT OH YEAH IM READY! KEEP HOPE ALIVE :):):)

STRESSED OUT!!!!

I tried writing my Conflict Consensus paper last night, and was up till 2!!!! And now its 7 a.m...... I ... can't start!!!! I need some type of real examples of how 2 write my paper, so it could be what Dr. T wants..... I NEEEEEEEED HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!! TABOR INTROJECTING: OK OK OK HERE IS A LINK TO Sample paper. Click that then click link to Sample Paper (read Comments here, too).

Hello all, I've just finished typing up my conflict and consensus paper. WHAT A RELIEF! this paper was definitely challenging I hope I did it right :) see you all in the library tomorrow!!!

This topic is NOT about the paper due tmr.

Last Sunday, I completed the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, CA. Yep- the full 26.2 miles. The energy was amazing! Groups of cheerleaders, volunteers, and musicians cheered on the 20,000 runners who participated, but one sign stood out to me from the crowd. It read: PAIN IS TEMPORARY, REGRET IS FOREVER. The whole time, I was repeating to myself "C'mon legs!!" Although in my mind I know the pain will be temporary, my body still really hates me right now. Aleve will be my best friend this week. Wave HI to me on campus- I'll be the girl walking at the pace of an octogenarian.

Crips and Bloods: Made in America

Here is a link for those of U planning to see "Crips and Bloods" like myself. Just scroll down. I can't wait to watch this with my gf!

MON Oct 26th movies - 1st come, 1st serve

ok! 3rd floor Library - Media Rm. accommodates 15 to a room. EMAIL me ASAP to get your seat:
Subject line WRI Movie A or B & Time- - write OPEN at the end of Subject Line if U want me to open it to read more. 1st come 1st serve. You WILL BE ASKED 2-3 multiple choice Qs abt the movie to ensure U watched it.
............................ROOM A ................ROOM B
10:00 am . . . Ma Vie en Rose . . . . Crips & Bloods
12:00 pm .. . .Great Debators . . . .. .Long Way Home
01:30 pm . .. .Crips & Bloods . . . . . American History X
03:30 PM . . . He Said, She Said. . . Great Debators ("He said, She said" is great-great vid on gender)
sign up for 12 noon or for 3:30 if you can - that way, most people will get their choices. 1st come 1st serve - or you may be switched and assigned. Thanks!!

Tuesday

wasn't able to blog; good to be back.
THANKS MT! HAPPY TUESDAY YA'LL!!!!!

Sweet Fantastic...

Man, this song is so smooth ... enjoy...listen to them horns when they kick in, ...beautiful. The video is like whatever, but the music is where its at.

Do I need anything for paper2?

Do we need references or anything for paper 2?

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

please, i need help...i am still very confused on this conflict and consensus paper...tips, help, examples, anything please?

Happy

Iam so glad for going to the library .

It was very helpfull for the following paper.

hahaha

so i just volounteered my buddy next to me to help out our librarian with a computer delema...hahaha he was kinda like (wth)/....lol....wut can i say...hes a comp wizzzz!,...

Library

I'm looking forward to learn something new at the libray today! Have a good day and rest of the week everyone!

a real quick music post that was inspired by our music today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLTw_ouiLCQ

John Lennon, a great man and visionary. You will be missed but you life and i deals will always live on in all of us.

Nicholas Brothers.....

A Classic! enjoy!

gRRRRRRRR!!!!

MAN THIS PAPER DROVE ME CRAZY AND I KNOW I DID HORRIBLE!!!! BLAH BLAH BLAH BUT ATLEAST WE HAVE LIKE 5 MORE PAPERS SO I CAN MAKE UP THIS GRADE BECAUSE I HONESTLY GOT TO THE POINT THAT I DID NOT CARE AT ALL, I KNOW IT SUCKS BUT HEY ITS LIFE!SIGNING OFF :(

question?

Deos anyone know how to convert a powerpoint into a word doc. ?

the Voca People

this is a fun video, my dad showed it to me.

???...

ok so i think i got the idea of the paper but not quite sure yet... so we choose a conflict and incorporate how we worked it out and got through it... yes or no??? close???? (gizz.. i have never had this much trouble writing a paper..especially a short one.. :(

FUN SONG!!!

enjoy

what makes you happy? :)

Factors such as personal health, whether a person is religious or not, the amount of sunshine exposure, volunteer work, and even the urban design of a city can influence happiness. http://health.msn.com/health-topics/depression/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100173391&imageindex=1

Can anyone tell me what I missed in class today?

Please... :) Anything other than on the syllabus that might be really important that I should know. (About Paper #2, Search terms, library meeting) Thank you so much! I was unable to make it today, I feel really sick. Hopefully it isn't the flu. I doubt it. Please be safe with the rain and try not to get sick. Stay warm! Thanks, :)

It is raining

Rochy wants to share a feeling, this morning with the class.
Now, that is raining, you might want to consider making a change in yourself. Why? because we need to learn to die today so you and I can be alive tomorrow within your spirit.

I Love the Rain Too...

It always reminds me of back home when it rains. Let it rain!!!

I love the rain

Good morning all, it is a beutefull night it is still raining and I can't go to sleep

If U need an uplifting experience

I love this video.. True story!

more halloween fun!!!!

Im GLAD!!!

That the paper got postponed till next week!!!!! Still confused...... Hopefully this extra time makes it a liitle better for me:-~

...essay is not due Wed?

So, I missed class yesterday, not out of fun, unfortunately I had a dentist appointment but I am curious after seeing a previous post. Did the paper 2 due date get postponed?

12 Movies for 10/26 Furlough

pick one or two to watch over at the library in little groups:

1. 6 FOR - Ma Vie en Rose: French. little boy w/ unconventional sex-orientation. Delightful ...abt gender roles in family.
2. 9 FOR - A Long Way Home: an amazing documentary abt the end of WWII & the origin of the state of Israel - will help understand Middle East situation.
3. NONE FOR - Gaza Strip - 2002 documentary on the Middle East
4. 1 FOR - Weekend: by great Jean Luc Godard. see how contemporary it feels & it made decades ago ..see where left-wing artistic expression came from.
5. 14 FOR - Crips and Bloods: Made in LA - see LA gangs against 100 years of American history - great documentary
6. 1 FOR - Breaking the Maya Code - I have not seen this one, but it's on breaking the hieroglypics code.
7. 20 FOR - The Great Debaters - Denzel Washington, based on a true story
8. 8 FOR - A Day Without a Mexican - just as the title says
9. 6 FOR - Chavez Ravine - a Los Angeles Story
10. HMMM 0 FOR - Talking about writing - writers on writing. or When Students Write
11. 3 FOR - Ben Hur - tale of Christ. Long, but 1 of best U will see. Bring handkerchiefs.
12. 12 FOR - American History X - fabulous movie abt race relations - set in Venice, CA
13. 7 FOR - Conflict & Consensus He Said, She Said - great points on GENDER BY Deborah Tannen
14. 3 FOR - TOP 100 http://writingsoc.blogspot.com/2009/01/combined-movie-list.html

think about it and pick two, of which you will see one.

First Paper Reflections

Prof. Tabor shared my paper with the class today. It was so different for me to hear it read aloud. I very much enjoyed the first assigned topic, and am grateful to have had the chance to really REFLECT. I agree with a comment from another student that this paper was "the easiest paper to write, but also the most difficult ".

I am glad the the prof gave us 1 more week for the essay!

how i like to start my day.... :)

SLEEP

i love to sleep, some might think im wasting away the day, but i dont do it all day... lol.. but when it's cold and your tired from school and you want that nap and you have the opportunity.. WEll I take it... SO GO SLEEP! . . .lol.. i just woke up!

Oh OK..... I think I got it

The Swan lake video was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Hey all

Im not sure if im doing this right?????????? I "supposedly" posted THREE bolgs, but i cant see any of them on the main page!!!!!!!!!!!

IZ, over the rainbow

Hey everyone, I really love listening to this guy sing over the rainbow, someone might like it here, so...enjoy.

The vid today was AMAZING!!!

It was truly unbelievable !!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sickest stuff ever!

These are two beatbox artists who performed for Google's 10th Anniversary. Check them out.

buckling down to do the paper?

I think I listen too much to music while studying....guess i need to settle down now for this paper huH? Seems like alot of people have a hard time identifying with what they have conflict and concensus with. I know I do, but I just want to thank the professor for being so generous and giving us more time on the conflict paper. I guess I have conflict with writing the paper and need to reach a concensus to write it?

to the prof

I still have no idea what we suppose to write for the paper???????
Im going crazy!!!!! I have no idea how the conflict and the consensus have to go along???
The thruth is that I dont get the paper. Do we have to write on how conflict happens around family ???? or other groups I really need help!!!!!!!!

Good Morning

Rocky hopes the profesor does not forget about giving a sample of the second paper in this morning.
He has not found his flash drive yet, hopefully, he finds it when he gets back to his internship meanwhile, we have to continue moving forward to make to the end of the rode.

Rocky wishes a happy monday to everyone in class.

Its such a perfect day....

I'm looking forward to class tomorrow.

Grt Music-can be heard ag&ag

So far, my own person favorite of what you have posted is THIS ONE. Of the music to which YOU have clicked and listened, which could you listen to again and again and maybe pass on to others? COMMENT with the link to the post. Then it will be a group selection process than my selection - for class. If you do not know how to link to a post or how to post, please bring it up to me so you can learn how.
Tomorrow: a model of sociology to assist w Paper #2 and assist w a re-write of #1 if you choose to re-write it for #7.

A lil something to enjoy during the weekend! ;)

re-sent the invite to stragglers

this time, follow the link and agree to "create a new account" . . . enter your email address - the one I sent the invite to - and then create a new password, which will be for this blog. you will also create a screen name to keep you anonymous . . . put in jibberish words - accept the "terms of agreement" (check box) . . . then it takes you to a screen where you sign in for the first time . . . at that screen, you use this email address but with the new password you just created. THEN LOOK FOR "New Post"

So much homework, such little time..ah!

It seems as though we just started school and I am already stressed out. I feel like time is flying by too fast. Midterms are already here.. ahhhh.. I have 2 midterms in the next 2 weeks and the reading load just gets heavier and heavier. I am doing all my work on time, I am not procrastinating. Honestly, it is time that just vanishes away and I scratch my head and go, "Ahhhh!" Time management is my goal. I want to wish everyone good luck with all their school studies!!

Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize??? WTF

How is it that our President who has not accomplished any major issues in our own country, yet goes out and wins one of the most honored awards that the world has to offer? What is the world coming too when people are blinded by a President who is just giving them an illusion of greatness when in all reality, this guy has not even done a single thing that he had promised us, the people of these great United States and especially anything to help bring "peace" to the world at large??? Man I don't know, but this is some bogus shit....oh well, whatever you guys believe in, just keep in mind what he does in World politics, and see what he actually has done to deserve this award,...absolutely nothing, hahaha.

-Mr. Chango

I need assist w my paper

what up? to every one and the profesor: Can anybody write an outline of what the paper should consist about, any suggestions as far as good topics

To the professor

Professor : I know that you are out there, so this is for you. My friend wants you to invite him on the blogg so he can begin to participate. His email address is rene.pineda31@gmail.com Hope you get this soon!!!