Sociology Courses | January 16, 2006

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Sociology of Violence: 2nd Period

Grissom hands everyone an article to read skim when they come in.

"So, are men truly more violent than women? The current population of the prison system, much of history, perhaps even biological factors, may lend you to agree. But the population of women in prisons is on the rise, and there are hundreds of scientists, philosophers, and politicians who would disagree.

Today, I just want to hear what you think, although support of your ideas is always encouraged, and feel free to engage your classmates."

Homework: Read Gender, Violence and the Social Order by Jayne Mooney for Wednesday. It's only 274 pages.

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Sociology of the Paranormal: 6th Period

"Today, we will be studying The Scientific Method. For some of you, this is old news. For others, perhaps not. It is important for all of us to be on the same page when it comes to evaluating the paranormal, and although all of us have been introduced to new ideas and even sciences in Fandom, there must be some base for us to work from, and we will be using proper Earth scientific procedures for the most part."

Grissom lectures quickly, then hands each student a brown paper bag. Inside each is a box of Twinkies.

"You will be assigned partners and a lab station below. Please take your test materials to the proper work desk now, and remember, I want to see you form and test a hypothesis."

"Also, don't eat any twinkies you use in the experiments. I have extras, if you are seriously hungry. Please use all the proper equipment, and ask if you have any questions."

[All set now! Go ahead :) ]

Requests for Add/Drops still go in a different post. Thanks muchly.

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Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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Archie plucked a sizable chunk of Twinkie off his shoulder and poked at it experimentally, his face twisted in confusion. "There is no decent or natural explanation for the origin of these things," he muttered. "I refuse to believe that's possible."

Tossing it to the ground, he offered a hand to Sydney with a smile. "Archie Kennedy. Damnable way to meet, but hello, and certainly no hard feelings. I've had worse knocks."

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"Pleased to meet you, Sydney," Archie said with a smile. "And, well, yes -- when one is on the quarterdeck while being broadsided by a sixty-four gun ship of the line, one tends to get thrown about quite a bit. I'm British Navy, you see; late eighteenth century, or early nineteenth."

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"I know it sounds unbelievable, but yes, eighteenth century," he confirmed with a nod. Archie followed Sydney's gaze up to the roof, unfazed by her reaction; he was used to that by now, after all. "Did someone throw those from up there?"

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"I hope you don't mind if I don't join you," said Archie apologetically. "I've not been exercising my legs as well as I should, and a climb to the roof might be a bit much for me right now."

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"I probably should," he agreed. "Will it come out with just soap and water, do you think, or will I need something stronger?"

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"First, actually, so I haven't terribly far to go," answered Archie, relieved. "It's disturbingly quiet much of the time, though."

Re: PARANORMAL: GROUP FOUR

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"The same to you," replied Archie, shaking her hand gallantly with a bow and a smile. "I'll make it a point to try and find you again sometime soon."