Make it one over-arching piece for the final

How do I explain my behavior
How do I explain my mistakes
How do I correct my mistakes
How do I explain others’ behavior
Is there any consistency in how I see behavior, mistakes, corrections, and those of others
Did I consciously or unconsciously use a (sociological) theorist in my understandings.

Creation vs. Evolution

What if God created the world through evolution?

A pallindrome - So simple and yet so brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=42E2fAWM6rA  This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old.   The contest was titled "u @ 50" by  AARP. This video won 2nd place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. 

All hail, Kim Jong Il

Protests in North Korea

Hopefully this isn't the last time we hear anything about it.
Time will prevail..

More on next paper

Ask yourself:  has your thinking about behavior (your own and that of others) changed since you became a Soc Major?  You MAY select one theorist - or it may be that Sociology in general has prompted you to see behavior a particular way.  If your thinking is not reflective of Sociology in general or one theorist in particular, that's ok.  If you feel that the way you see behavior is thanks to a theorist in another field (e.g., anthropology, poli sci., religious studies, philisophy) you may use that other field.
This question does not assume it should be traceable; it is just asking for reflection. 
Reflecting on the question may come in the form of observations back on the weeks of this quarter - or it may reveal to you something new, a way you now see, now that you have reflected.
Questions/comments here.

Smartphone pictures pose privacy risks

Just an Anecdote

As I sat to read an article from a magazine last night, I decided I could take some time off from my 20 month old daughter. To keep her busy, I had an Elmo DVD playing on our living room T.V. and toys scattered all over the floor. I know, I may be coming off as a negectful parent. We all need a break though. The way I saw it was: I sit and relax while she gets to explore. I was so concentrated in what I was reading that I did not notice my daughter standing next to me. Suddenly, her little fingers were pulling on my sweater sleeve. She said to me,"Mami, haya" which is Spanish for "Mommy, over there." I was not sure what she wanted so I allowed her to guide me. She took me to the bedroom and into the closet, where I have a shelf with all of our books. She pointed to it and said, "Ma, gimme" (Mom, give me). I finally understood. She wanted a book. She wanted to read too. I gave her two of her books. Holding one in each hand, she walked with me back to the living room and joined me. Although she was interested in the books for no more than five minutes, I was amazed at what I had done by reading. It is true, "Children See, Children Do."

Relaxed due date for this paper

Paper #6 due on Tues, March 1 - rather than Thur, March 24th.

QUESTION: Which theorist (sociologist or sociological perspective or other scientific or philosophical perspective) did you use as you explained behavior, and did you do it consciously?

ADDING HERE: "OR other scientific or philosopical perspective" because one student asked if he could use Charles Darwin. yes.

Education - what is the source of the problem?

Cola and cancer

read this, folks http://www.naturalnews.com/031383_caramel_coloring_cola.html 

Fascinating vid on youth in Egypt: 25 min

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNz0dZgqN8&feature=player_embedded
The organization - the tactics - the alliance with the military - and, today, the resignation of Mubarek.

Marcel the Shell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9-sEbqDvU&feature=player_embedded

Creation ... Creativity

Morning Pages!

I enjoy writing every morning....even if I simply write one page.

Graduation is looming

The Career Development Center offers services ...  Here are some highlights:

§  www.calstatela.edu/careercenter  !  The site features “What can I do with this major?”, Eagle iJobs job listings, online resources.  This is a treasure trove 

§  Free workshops!  Every quarter, topics such as interviewing skills, resume writing and job search techniques.

§ Spring Career Fair  for networking & job hunting: Wed April 27 from 10–2 in Golden Eagle Ballroom.

§ OCI (On-Campus Interview Program), available to graduating seniors: the opportunity to interview with employers coming to campus  April 18 – May 20.  Our website covers the details.

I can hear!

To those of you in class who know what I am talking about, I can hear! Im so glad I can hear you guys now! To those of you who dont know, I had hearing problems due to allergies and I never realized how precious hearing can be.

hard wired for attention to status?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/24/AR2008042401774.html