Tango Bravo Argentine Grill

I thought the restaurant review was rather good. The author did a good job of not over praising the establishment. In fact she was probably more negative than positive, surprising for giving a "good review". I feel like this gave the author more creditability and made her statements more realistic. Jane Slaughter (author) started out by introducing the restaurant and than gets to specific dishes. The atmosphere is described with vivid details, but the author did not sound overly impressed. The paragraphs were ended funny ways. For example talking about the atmosphere and then ending, oh and it was a subway. The last sentence of the article seems irrelevant and I question its necessity.

Draft Revision Ideas

I haven’t even touched on any vivid details in my paper. I need to add some personal stories - Give both Jones and myself creditability. This will go along well with the voice I will use. It will probably be best to use a reflective-admiring voice. This gives the readers a concept of Jones being larger than life. The paper needs specifics events. This could go along with the personal story, but should be tailored to the paragraphs claim. FUN STUFF.

Before reading this blog check the guy below it...

The story starts out with me "re-inventing" a cool new game. I'm sorry that is always has to be about drinking, but the game is shot-glass checkers. Instead of using shotglasses we used standard red plastic cups. The board was created on the floor under Zach's rug using ducttape. To add to the chaos two games of checkers were to be play simataniously. Conseptualise a checkers board, you only move on 1/2 the squares. Two games, cups only distinguishable by sharpy design: Excelent game of checkers. We matched up boys vs. girls. ANYWAYS. This is the picture I snapped of Z and Jeff.



A few days later Jeff is fooling around for his first time in photo shop and he created this... Cute... This is what Jeffery B. wants me to blog about...



Psychology of Clown Assault.
I see the greatest factor in assault to be aggression. That alone should be a simple fact to accept. Aggression is the violent-natured discharge from stress. Stress can be defined as the emotions and anatomical responses felt from the blocking of a goal oriented behavior. This can be conscious or subconscious. When aggressions get out of control people often take it out on a 'safe target'. If you get in a fight at work with your boss you very well cannot deck him -unsafe target. According to frustration aggression hypothesis we carry this aggression with us until we can release it on a safer target. Hopefully in the form of a punching bag. I don't want to start ranting about domestic violence, it's a plague on our society. Any specific clown targeting seems to indicate a past negative experience. Perhaps clowns scared poor Jeffery B. in his youth. This could be a lash out again prior constraints. Though most people find clowns hilarious, though it's not uncommon for people to have other stirring emotions. Take Chucky for example, that was some pretty twisted stuff. However, that's what we are dealing with... Jeffery B. My final statement deals with the significance of the creation. Why the fuck did you make that? You're odd...

Sandwich Crew

My friends have started reading my blog on the regular. Since I love them, and the fan base; I said I would give them a call out. Richard wanted me to write about the Frisbee club and Jeff wanted me to compose an entry about the psychology of clown assault. Awkward topic, but there's somewhat of a story involved. Being i'm the co-president of the Frisbee club I will start with this. Most importantly we toss it up every Wednesday at 8:30p.m. No experience necessary, we're down to teach. However, the club is looking to put together a serious program. More people, more fun. Always down to answer questions... RCahill@umd.umich.edu We designed our first year logo and t-shirts recently; I believe we're only selling them for three dollars. The club is looking to the stars and wants to go big. There are a number of possible upcoming tournaments and a chance for making a Dearborn Hat League. Call it out.

In class we recently split up into two group and read different articles pertaining to rap music. Both articles made valid points, but I would overall have to disagree with the conclusions. I don't think rap music is corrupting our society or setting too poor of standards for our youth. I think more people get annoyed always hearing about bitches and bling than strive to fit the male gender roll imposed. I am a fan of rap music, even gotten on a few tracks with YNP. Not all rap is gangsta garbage. Take Atmosphere for example. He flows about substantial issues and even when he talks about women it's usually more tasteful than not. I think there's a solid percentage of rap fans who appreciate thoughtful and less vulgar lyrics. The claim one article made about rap not being music is beyond ridiculous. To me that isn't even worth arguing. The final complain I have was splitting the groups up by gender. There was only 5 or so girls in the class to the 15-some boys. No wounder the girls weren't participating as much as expected.

Interview Paper 2

The interview paper didn't turn out too bad. I ended up writing on one of my high school wrestling coaches. Jones was a good choice because he contributed significantly to my development into a young man. I really need to add some length to the paper; I was rather mentally blocked at the time of composition. With the addition of a personal section and another on his contributions the paper should be up to par. Brandon's paper was interesting because he had all the filler and necessary information, but struggled with claims and his thesis. As soon as this get altered he will have a solid paper. Smith's was over all really good, significaly better than mine and Brandons.

There was an idea in the syllabus to blog about different songs that repersent our community. I want to twist this idea in a small way. YNP - Your Neighborhood Pimps is a rap group that sprouted out of the WB (West Bloomfield) in that early part of 2003. Since then the group has released 5 cd's. The foundation of the group is made up of David K. (KO), Zach W. (Z-money), and Richie C. (Chambaz). These "white" rappers are revolutionizing the game and making fools of themselves along the way. Either way I think it's good stuff. Check YNP out for yourself.

I am really stuck with who I am going to write this paper on. I wanted to keep writing on my friend Andy, but the outline doesn't want it done on friends. I want to find someone who impacts everyone behind the scenes, but no one gives him/her recognition. Perhaps a teacher or positive adult figure. I'm looking for ideas - Through me some.

I did sympathise with Mumia Abu-Jamal. I heard of his situation before the story and unarguably he deserves to be where he is. He brought up some very interesting points. There is a huge problem with dehumanization in prisons. I cannot speak on the racism, but I believe it to an extent. This may be a personal opinion but the Black Panthers are not helping his situation. Talk about creditability, they have made quite a name for themselves good, bad or otherwise. I thought his title was rather creative and really brings into context the point of killing a man twice. You die when you get put on death row and again twenty or so years later when our system finally gets around to putting the man down. Our penile system has a lot of problems, but all do. We need to cut sentences down and work more on rehabilitating people and getting them straight and back into society. Oh my ideal world...

This was from the free write the class did last Tuesday. The paragraph is about my old friend Andy. I recently ran into him a week ago and needless to say it was interesting. "Andrew Yorke. What can be said; the man, the myth, the legend. The kid who defecated in the corner and destroyed your belongings; yet here he is again. How did he get here, why did he come? Probably the beer. No one dares to ponder the inner workings of this mad Irish man, perhaps solely operating on just his id. Only one thing can be certain when chilling with Yonker: destruction." I thought that was the best passage out of my paragraph. Tell me what you think. Hope it wasn't too mean.

I really like the new logo for Detroit. Evermore the five words to describe the city fit very well. If there was one I would change it would be culture; I feel the other four are simply better descriptive of our city. It's going to look great with dozens of these banners hanging from light posts up and down the streets. Hopefully it will work, you know more people will be attending Tigers games. Possibly the commission can get tourism to be a big part of the Detroit economy.