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TED Talks New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.
Cool TED talk on the NYC high line city park.
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A pretty extensive collection of stimulus diffusion items at McDonald's. This was found by one of my students. Delete the scoop?
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NILOKHERI, India -- An ideal groom in this dusty farming village is a vegetarian, does not drink, has good prospects for a stable job and promises his bride-to-be an amenity in high demand: a toilet.
Questions to Ponder: 1) What can you learn about the local rural culture of India from this article? 2) What is the status of women in India? How is it changing? EQ: How does popular culture (western toilets) influence and impact the local culture (Indian marriage doweries and women's rights) of India? Delete the scoop?
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Thirty percent: That’s how many of the 10 million West Africans brought to the Americas as slaves may have been Muslims, according to a growing body of research.
Really cool write up about the history of Islam in American history and culture. Definitely check out the Muslim call to prayer (Athaan) vs. Levee Camp Holler to see the cultural influence. Delete the scoop?
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Born in the USA, Made in France: How McDonald's Succeeds in the Land of Michelin Stars by Knowledge@Wharton, the online business journal of the Wharton School.
While many portray McDonald's as the embodiment of all that is wrong with globalization, the diffusion of McDonald's is not a simple replication of the American fast food chain and exporting it elsewhere...a lot of local adaptations on a global model is part of McDonald's successful economic model. Although I'm not a fan of the word "glocalization" to describe how local flavor adds spice to globalized phenomenon, it most certainly fits here. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Michael Slackman, The Times's Berlin Bureau Chief, looks into the city's obsession with a popular street dish that combines sausage, ketchup and curry powder.
The globalization of food, immigration and the diffusion of cultural practices are all richly displayed in this short clip. Via Seth Dixon 
Don Brown Jr's comment,
July 11, 2012 10:02 PM
Food is often as distinct and diverse as the cultures they come from. The diffusion of foreign food in international cities (which are becoming places of ever increasing diversity) such as Berlin, is very symbolic of the growing presence of globalization around the world and its impact on culture.
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Taoism and Confucianism — Ancient Philosophies..." Delete the scoop?
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The Duck was bored the other day. Here's what he did. Directed by: The Duck Starring: The Duck Also Starring: Oregon Cheer, Sluggo, Bigfoot, a watermelon Fil... Delete the scoop?
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This trailer for the documentary 'Shake the Dust' shows the globalization of youth culture and the diffusion of the creative art known as break dancing. This film challenges its developed-world viewers to reconceptualize how they perceive the lives of people living in the developing world as more than just poverty and misery, but to see the humanity and joy. In this 12 minute clip, you'll see portrayals of teenagers in Uganda and Yemen who are a part of cultural institutions and can be agents for change within their society and even political forces. For more information about the documentary, visit: http://www.shakethedust.org Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Ever wonder what a Turkish love song sounds like? Ever wonder what a Turkish love song about finding love on Facebook sounds like? Well WONDER NO MORE! This is a great music video. I find it relates pretty well to notions of technology, communication and a globalized culture of social media:
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This music video came out shortly after the election of President Barack Obama. It's performed by a Turkish sing by the name of Mustafa Topaloğlu. I find this video interesting because it shows a global reaction to Obama's wave of "yes we can", "hope" and "change" ideas from his election. It's also interesting from the standpoint of Turkey as a MidEast country discussing a desire for world peace. Delete the scoop?
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Alex Schmidt's grandparents say that the best Jewish food they've ever eaten came from Mexico. They remember a legendary husband-and-wife catering team who made downtown Mexico City feel like the shtetls of Eastern Europe.
Cultural processes, such as diffusion syncretism, are evident in this extraordinary podcast. Ethnic neighborhoods, nostalgia for traditions, folk and popular cultures interacting, globalization and migration are all themes that could make this an interesting podcast to have students listen to it and analyze the geographic content embedded within it. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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A page that plots the geographic distribution of the terms "pop" and "soda" when used to describe carbonated beverages...
This is an old classic that is going viral on Facebook right now, so I thought it would be time to link you to the original. This map isn't just cool, but a great portal to a discussion on regions, diffusion and cultural identity. This is a modern 'shibboleth' for the United States, a way to show where you are from to some extent. What are other 'shibboleths' that make your region distinct? Via Seth Dixon 
's comment, February 2, 2012 5:23 PM
Other could mean "cola" or "drink"
Elizabeth Allen's comment,
November 16, 2012 5:05 PM
Such a neat map that certainly illustrates the differences between US states. Seeing this map and the reasons for the variation in name makes sense. Of course soda is called "Coke" in the south. Georgia is the home of the Coke Cola Factory.
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McDonald's plans to open the first in a series of all-vegetarian restaurants in India next year. But rest assured, in most locations around the world, meat will stay on the menu.
Many of the most successful global companies or brands use highly regional variations that are attuned to local cultural norms and customs. The McAloo Tikki burger— which uses a spicy, fried potato-based patty — is the Indian McDonald's top seller.
Questions to ponder: What are the forces that lead towards an accelaration of human connectivity around the globe? What are the postive impacts of this increased connectivity? What are some negative impacts? Are these impacts the same in all places? Explain.
Tags: Globalization, food, culture, unit 3 culture and SouthAsia. Via Seth Dixon 
baylee gelnett's comment,
September 12, 2012 9:24 AM
This could go either way, it could backfire, or it could make them profit by turning more people onto McDonalds. It could back fire because they are known for their 100% beef and for that all to change it could turn people away. If that were in the US it wouldnt last because most of the people in the US are not vegans, and almost half is obese and therefore gives more profit to the regular McDonalds.
Dylan Curran's comment,
September 12, 2012 10:28 PM
this is a good way to at least start one part of the world off right. It doesnt look very good. It seems to have good flavor along with it so i dont think it would taste that bad. Sadly our nation still likes to stick with the good stuff and thats we our country is so obese.
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September 12, 2012 11:09 PM
I like the fact that McDonald's is taking a step to make their restaurants be suited to different cultures around the globe. I think that adding exclusive food on their menu for certain places will make a generic McDonalds become a tourist attraction and add curiosity to its consumers.
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In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre -- heavy metal -- has impacted the world...
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A former gang member from Long Beach, California, teaches break dancing to at-risk youth in Cambodia.
This video is a great example of cross-cultural interactions in the era of globalization. Urban youth culture of the United States is spread to Cambodia through a former refugee (with a personally complex political geography). What geographic themes are evident in this video? How is geography being reshaped and by what forces? Via Seth Dixon 
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December 11, 2012 11:38 PM
A very positive video but I would like to know how KK was able to come clean of drugs (I assume he did them in California). I would also like to know what made him decided to change for the better. Delete the scoop?
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The Gangnam Style! sensation is all over the internet, complete with parodies that both honor and mock the original. This first video is the original, which in a few short months received well ove...
The following link has the video, parodies and infographics to help student explore the meaning behind the cultural phenomenon. Questions to Ponder: Considering the concept of cultural diffusion, what do we think about Gangnam style's diffusion? What cultural combinations are seen in this? How has the technological innovations changed how cultures interact, spread and are replicated?
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October 3, 2012 2:27 PM
When I first saw this music video and heard the song I remember myself saying "I have no idea what is going on, but the human race is a better place thanks to this guy." I may not know what he is saying but it puts me in a great mood. This guy is breaking cultural and geographical boundaries with music.
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