Jul
30
Body Builders
July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Jun
25
Bling Bling
June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Bling bling is a style associated with hip-hop sub-culture. A grandiose display of jewelry, gold, and diamonds denotes its exuberance with no uncertainty. Wearing several large gold chains at once is common. Large gold dollar sign pendants are also a stereotype of the style. I believe the real hallmark of bling bling is that it [...]
Jun
17
The Puppet Master
June 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I said to myself, “eureka,” as it occurred to me that the classifieds section might just be the ultimate source of “status presentations.” A casual glance did not disappoint me… A self-described wealthy older man is looking for a woman to attend domestic and international events with. The right woman must be petite, classy, and [...]
Jun
15
He Painted Lines
June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Barnet Newman paintings Image Licensed under Creative Commons with attribution rights by flickr user Joethelion There are those that wonder how a simple line painted on canvas came to be considered one of the modern world’s greatest artistic achievements. There is something pleasing about the shear simplicity of it. Nevertheless, this gentle quality is overshadowed [...]
Jun
14
A World without Physical Needs
June 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Second Life is a virtual community where participants interact with their environment and others through avatars. I developed an awareness of Second Life from an ethnographic article in the most recent addition of Symbolic Interaction. That article focused on sexual language and behavior in Second Life. Interestingly, you can meet somebody in Second Life and [...]