Hannah
cockfighting while still illegal is practiced rather frequently, and is considered the equivalent to gambling on a slot machine, yet brings together the community where as gambling in western countries is much more anti social behavior, it is embedded in the culture of Bali in a way that it cannot be in western civilization.

Laura
"indubitable" - undoubtable, unquestionable - http://dictionary.reference.com/

Juliet
Desultorily   
[des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
1.lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
2.digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.

sol·ip·sism   
[sol-ip-siz-uhm]
–noun
1.Philosophy . the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist.
2.extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption.

Juliet
After reading the description of the cockfights, I kept wanting to know what the spurs looked like.
This is the website. http://www.phototramp.com/Pages_Pictorials/Balinese_Cockfighting/balinese_cockfighting_03.htm
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Tom
Notes on the Balinese Cockfight
Page 424- Dutch invasion of 1908
The 2nd of two invasions (the first in 1906) which destroyed the southern Bali kingdom of Badung and Tabanan, and weakened the kingdom of Klungkung. It allowed the Dutch to seal control over Bali in the short term.

Brittany
I didn't know anything about Bali or where it was located so I wanted to look that up. Bali is located in Indonesia. An overwhelming percentage of the people are Hindu. Bali is one of the wealthiest regions in Indonesia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali

Emily
lacunae- a gap, missing space, a cavity
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lacunae

Lauren
• Subject: Balinese Day of Silence (Njepi)
• Page: 420
• What I found: It is traditional for the Balinese Muslims to open their New Year in silence. The day before Njepi all the villages participate in an exorcism at the “meeting place of demons.” The make costumes called Ogoh-ogoh which represent evil spirits and display them at carnivals. They end up torching the Ogoh-ogoh to rid themselves of the evil spirits. The day of Njepi is the day when the world is expected to start anew and clean. The Balinese observe this day by abstaining from talking and any other activities deemed luxurious.
• Source: http://www.indo.com/culture/nyepi.html

Lauren
• Subject: Main components of the Bedouin Economy
• Page: 8
• What I Found: The primary way of life is called pastoral nomadism, a form of agriculture where animals are herded continuously in order to find fresh pastures for grazing. Herding to more arable land is necessary for the survival of the people and their animals. There exists a division of labor among the Bedouin, which is determined by the animals that are herded. Men have the responsibility of herding the larger animals and the women are responsible for taking care of the smaller animals. Lastly, Bedouin households are extremely sedentary and rely on outsiders to perform specialized work when needed.
• Source: http://www.everyculture.com/Africa-Middle-East/Bedouin-Economy.html

Rebecca
I was curious to know more about Jean Briggs; Abu Lughod only briefly mentions her interactions with the Eskimos.  She has found particular interest in “…interpersonal (social and emotional) relationships in Inuit families and small groups, and Inuit language.”  Other areas of her research include attachment, values like nonviolence, concern for others, and autonomy.  I could not find, however, a relation to Abu Lughod’s reference to Briggs and her lack of defiance among the natives. http://www.mun.ca/anthro/faculty_staff/briggs.php

Suzanne
 I looked up the word "Aesopian" since the only thing I could think of was Aesop's fables when I read it but I wasn't sure if that was what Geertz was referring to. Turns out that is indeed where the root of the word comes from however the meaning was deeper than I thought it would be. To quote Merriam Webster's online dictionary it can also mean, "conveying an innocent meaning to an outsider but a hidden meaning to a member of a conspiracy or underground movement " which I think is more of what Geertz was going for.
http://east.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/aesopian

Michelle
I really don’t know anything about history in general, or Bali’s history. So, I decided to look more into what Geertz mentions on page 424 about a Dutch invasion in 1908. Apparently, in April of 1908, the Dutch invaded Tabanan (an area in Bali), and many kingdoms within and surrounding this area fell to Dutch rule. Following the last battle that occurred, a “puputan,” which is a “suicidal fight to end,” took place, and the whole island of Bali fell to Dutch rule in that short amount of time. Bali was under Dutch rule until it was taken over by the Japanese during World War II.
http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_Trips/Destinations/Oceania/Indonesia/Bali/Historical_Background

Scott
Sarong
-A garmet similar to a kilt for men or long skirt for women that is popular in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Pacific islands.  Sarongs can be made from various fabrics--cotton, wool, silk and more.  Sarong is the generic English term for such a garment, but it has different names in the different lands it is worn.

Allison
I wanted to look up more information on cockfighting. Two gamecocks are forced to fight to the death, often times wearing sharp steel blades or gaffs, which are meant to severely harm the other gamecock. Typically, gambling occurs during the fight, although a large concern is the firearms, weapons, and illegal drugs that are also typically present. Although gamecocks do naturally get in fights in order to establish dominance within a group, these fights rarely result in death or serious injury. There are still states in which cockfighting is not illegal and is only a misdemeanor, including West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, Idaho, and Hawaii. It is still legal in the American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/cockfighting_fact_sheet/

Mary
For I wanted to find out more about "The Day of Silence" (Njepi) and what it means to the Balinese people.  I found that it is how the Balinese people begin their New Year, they open it with silence.  The purpose of the day of silence is to make and keep the balance of nature.  This day, also called Nyepi Day, falls on the day following the dark moon of the spring equinox.
http://www.indo.com/culture/nyepi.html

Mary
I was not sure where or what type of Lake, Lake Mariut was. When I looked it up I found that Lake Mariut is a salt lake, or rather brackish, with an area of about 250 square km in northern Egypt. It is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by the narrow isthmus on which the city of Alexandria was built. The lake shore is home to fisheries and saltworks. Some of the marshy areas around the lake have been reclaimed for new building as the city grows. The name derives from Mareotis, the name of the lake in ancient times. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Mariut