"Hey Dr. Blain Pope. Its chris williams ,friend of Ernie Smith Phd. Its been awhile since we talked. Last time I talked with you, you were at UC Santa barbara.
2007 I believe or 08."
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Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.
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University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.
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Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D. replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"Dear Roy:
Thanks for your questions and comments. I appreciate the time you’ve spent here, in framing your comments. Here are some preliminary thoughts to your questions.
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1. How has globalization impacted upon the usage (levels and…"
"Dear Blaine,
Thank you for the invitation. I offer two questions for you to consider for your research.
1. How has globalization impacted upon the usage (levels and patterns) of carbon based resources?
2. What impact (how great) can an increase in…"
"Blaine,
Is your dissertation available? What if someone is interested in reading it? What was your topic exactly?"
Stephen Hinton replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"At last! Someone in the research establishment that wants to ( from boredom or interest?) do something useful for the poor Joe public who are funding them.
To be properly scientific, I would like to phrase my needs as hypotheses that can be tested…"
Forrist Lytehaause replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"A specific are of research might be along the lines of:
-- economic benefits of local business vs non-local in the areas of increased tax revenue due to less economic leakage and greater recycling of the same dollars. I heard a talk by Michael…"
Eric replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"In Tarpon Springs Florida we are attempting to create a transition movement. You can check our video out at www.codegreencommunity.org. Help us create a sustainable future in our local community so you can take the tools for your own.
Thanks,
Eric"
Fulton Hanson replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"At your convenience, email fultonhanson@yahoo.com to begin dialogue..."
Mike Morin replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"Blaine,
Very disappointed that I have not "heard" from thee.
Time is of the essence.
Ivory Tower is not where it is at....
We must educate the people and build a poor peoples' and workers union.
I am trying to do that.
Need your…"
Mike Morin replied to Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.'s discussion 'University professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.'"Dear "Pope"
I've got info. for you.
I'm going to see if I can find a direct e-mail address for you at the URLs you included.
I've been to LA. Saw a video of it today.
Needs work. (K)no(w)?
Got just the plan for…"
Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D. posted a discussionUniversity professor hungry for research topic. Will work for ideas.
Esteemed Colleagues:What, if anything, would you like to know about the Transition Towns/Cities movement, but may not have the time to look into, or investigate, on your own?Said another way: What, if anything, would you want a University professor like me to know about the TT movement? What is the “take-away message” for my colleagues here in “Ivory Tower, Inc.”I invite you all to Think Big.I am a new research assistant professor at the University of Southern California. I am obliged to do…See More
Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D. left a comment for Les Squires"Greetings Les:
Sorry for the delayed response. After facilitating a successful conference on climate change here at USC (months of prep work!), last week, I am finally starting to dig myself out of my e-mail back-log!
Okay, I will post to the…"
Les Squires left a comment for Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D."Welcome Blaine! Great to see you here on the social networks for Transition U.S. and Transition California. You highlighted in your profile "... You tell me. I am likewise here to learn. I do have research and writing skills; plus access to…"
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- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- I currently work at the Center for Sustainable Cities, at the University of Southern California (USC).
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- "Peak Oil" was the topic my 2007 doctoral dissertation.
- How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement? What can YOU teach us? What can your GROUP teach us?
- You tell me. I am likewise here to learn. I do have research and writing skills; plus access to lots of information. How can I help you?
- Your Personal Website (if you have one)
- http://terracentrism.blogspot.com/
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- At 6:14pm on February 5, 2011,
Christopher Williams said… Hey Dr. Blain Pope. Its chris williams ,friend of Ernie Smith Phd. Its been awhile since we talked. Last time I talked with you, you were at UC Santa barbara.
2007 I believe or 08.
- At 7:28am on July 23, 2009,
Andy Johnson said…
- Blaine,
Is your dissertation available? What if someone is interested in reading it? What was your topic exactly?
- At 9:33am on May 4, 2009, Les Squires said…
- Hi Blaine... I suggest you create a new Discussion on our Forum and ask your question about research of the entire membership. That will give your offer wide exposure.
- At 3:41pm on May 1, 2009, Les Squires said…
- Welcome Blaine! Great to see you here on the social networks for Transition U.S. and Transition California. You highlighted in your profile "... You tell me. I am likewise here to learn. I do have research and writing skills; plus access to lots of information. How can I help you?..." -- Well, I'd suggest that you create a Group/Link to your Center -- making it visible to our wider group. Congrats on finishing the dissertation. Do you have some parts of the dissertation that could be "published" here in discussions? That would be super.
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