5
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication.
Blogging was getting about the same attention as the iPod when it started.
Podcasting turned people to radio station podcasts.
The first version of iTunes that came out with podcasts was in June 28, 2005.
According to Levy the iPhoe has the potential to be a great product.
4
Were the commentary city tours succseesful?
What was the "backbone"?
Why was blogging so pupular?
"From Apple Computer to jus tplain Apple. Chalk up another change to the iPOd."?
3
nascent(pg 229): beginning to exist or develop.
stalemate(pg 251): any position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made; deadlock.
stalwart(pg 261): strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.
2
"Everyone would be a minibroadcaster"(pg 228)Metaphor. He's comparing, using a Cb radio to broadcasting.
"websites were buzzing"(pg 247)Personification. Websites cannot buzz because theyre not human.
1
The END of the book talks about podcasting and how it evolved the iPod and it also tlaks aobout the iPods to come.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Perfect Thing pg 201-226
5
One time Apple was 90 days away from bankrupcy, until Jobs came along.
When Jobs came back from Pixar he came back to reseruct the comapny.
Steve Jobs reign over the comapny proved successesful.
Jobs decided to be the full-time CEO of Apple in 2000.
Some iPOd workers wanted Windows capabilities for the iPod to appeal to the consumer.
4
Why did Jobs only want to stay temporarily when he came back to Apple?
Why did Jobs want to reseruct the company that booted him out?
Why did he name the projects the ships of Colombuss' journey?
Why did salse go down when the iMac was so succssesful?
3
capricious(pg 203): subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic.
abyss(pg 204): a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity.
interim(pg 207): an intervening time; interval; meantime.
2
"the soul level had fallen from Solomon Burke heights to the Lawerence Welk abyss"(pg 204)Metaphor. He's comparing the soul level of Apple to two artist.
"A new world"(pg 206).Metaphor. Hes comparing the new iMac to the new world.
1
This section fo the book talks about the release of the iMac and the compnay itself. It talks about the profits and losses of the company.
One time Apple was 90 days away from bankrupcy, until Jobs came along.
When Jobs came back from Pixar he came back to reseruct the comapny.
Steve Jobs reign over the comapny proved successesful.
Jobs decided to be the full-time CEO of Apple in 2000.
Some iPOd workers wanted Windows capabilities for the iPod to appeal to the consumer.
4
Why did Jobs only want to stay temporarily when he came back to Apple?
Why did Jobs want to reseruct the company that booted him out?
Why did he name the projects the ships of Colombuss' journey?
Why did salse go down when the iMac was so succssesful?
3
capricious(pg 203): subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic.
abyss(pg 204): a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity.
interim(pg 207): an intervening time; interval; meantime.
2
"the soul level had fallen from Solomon Burke heights to the Lawerence Welk abyss"(pg 204)Metaphor. He's comparing the soul level of Apple to two artist.
"A new world"(pg 206).Metaphor. Hes comparing the new iMac to the new world.
1
This section fo the book talks about the release of the iMac and the compnay itself. It talks about the profits and losses of the company.
The Perfect Thing pg 176-201
5
When the iPod shuffle came out people didnt think that it was tru randommneess in the shuffle.
The shuffle doesnt play the same songs over and over agian but only plays each song i your library exactly once.
Steve Jobs was fired as a cofuounder and came back in 1997.
Some people say that Steve Jobs was an accidental Millionare.
After Jobs took over the company the iMac became a huge success.
4
How can Apple be sure that it was completely random?
What did the author mean when he said my fixation?
How does teh iPod make the listner an active participant in the music?
What is the DNA of music?
3
ontological(pg 177): the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such.
mandala(pg 179): a symbol representing the effort to reunify the self.
wigged(pg 188): To make or become wildly excited, enthusiastic, or crazy.
2
"Life is random(iPod shuffle slogan)...Jobs was only six months past a horrible life threatning cancer scare"(pg 178)Irony. This shows irony because the cancer was also random and a life event.
"We're making it less random to seem more random"(pg 186)Oximoron. Two things that cotradict.
1
This section fo teh book talks about how the iPod shuffles and also tlaks about the start of a great company under Stve Jobs leadership.
When the iPod shuffle came out people didnt think that it was tru randommneess in the shuffle.
The shuffle doesnt play the same songs over and over agian but only plays each song i your library exactly once.
Steve Jobs was fired as a cofuounder and came back in 1997.
Some people say that Steve Jobs was an accidental Millionare.
After Jobs took over the company the iMac became a huge success.
4
How can Apple be sure that it was completely random?
What did the author mean when he said my fixation?
How does teh iPod make the listner an active participant in the music?
What is the DNA of music?
3
ontological(pg 177): the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such.
mandala(pg 179): a symbol representing the effort to reunify the self.
wigged(pg 188): To make or become wildly excited, enthusiastic, or crazy.
2
"Life is random(iPod shuffle slogan)...Jobs was only six months past a horrible life threatning cancer scare"(pg 178)Irony. This shows irony because the cancer was also random and a life event.
"We're making it less random to seem more random"(pg 186)Oximoron. Two things that cotradict.
1
This section fo teh book talks about how the iPod shuffles and also tlaks about the start of a great company under Stve Jobs leadership.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Perfect Thing pg 151-176
5
Apple had a big opportunity to merge with Universal to form a very big company but it didnt.
The iTunes storewas a big hit but mosatly for Mac users.
Windows users wernet able to utulize all the capabilites of the Itunes store beacue iTunes wasnt compatibale with Windows yet.
Steve Jobs had to go to artist he knew personally to aks them to put their songs online but they diasagreeded. Later on they finally agreed.
Apple had to make a Windows version of iTunes for the people who didnt have a Mac.
4
Why didnt the artist want their songs online?
What was considered teh LP age?
Why are CDs so expensive when even the artist say theyre selling for too much?
What is John Mayor reffering to when he says the linear experience is gone?
3
2
"cherry-picking method"(pg 159). Symbolism. This refers to how people buy songs of off iTunes one-by-one.
"my first iPOd loved Steely Dan"(pg 169)Personification. The Ipod cant love because its not human.
1
This section of the book talks about the success of the iTunes store and also talks about how record labels had problmems releasing their songs on the interente(itunes store).
Apple had a big opportunity to merge with Universal to form a very big company but it didnt.
The iTunes storewas a big hit but mosatly for Mac users.
Windows users wernet able to utulize all the capabilites of the Itunes store beacue iTunes wasnt compatibale with Windows yet.
Steve Jobs had to go to artist he knew personally to aks them to put their songs online but they diasagreeded. Later on they finally agreed.
Apple had to make a Windows version of iTunes for the people who didnt have a Mac.
4
Why didnt the artist want their songs online?
What was considered teh LP age?
Why are CDs so expensive when even the artist say theyre selling for too much?
What is John Mayor reffering to when he says the linear experience is gone?
3
corralling(pg 153): to seize; capture.
debacle(pg 157): a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout.
gripe(pg 162): to seize and hold firmly; grip; grasp; clutch.
2
"cherry-picking method"(pg 159). Symbolism. This refers to how people buy songs of off iTunes one-by-one.
"my first iPOd loved Steely Dan"(pg 169)Personification. The Ipod cant love because its not human.
1
This section of the book talks about the success of the iTunes store and also talks about how record labels had problmems releasing their songs on the interente(itunes store).
The Perfect Thing pg 126-151
5
The Walkman only allowed the users to play the same cassete over and over again.
With the iPod people can never get bored because fot eht thousand of songs you are able to put on your ipod.
People can define their own narrative with their msuci collection.
The iPod has become like adrug to music lovers.
When Wissell got his iPOd stolen he later replaced and then later wore black headphones to show his grief.
4
How does the programming make the iPod more of a companion?
Why was the boy stabbed to death for his iPOd?
Why would Jobs feel responsible for the boys death over the iPod?
WHy was the online music bussiness a disaster?
3
etheral(pg 127): extremely delicate or refined.
prorifelation(pg 133):?
quixotic(pg 135): extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.
2
"It's almost as if my iPod understands me."(pg 127)Personification. The iPod cant understand since its not a person.
"It's as though I can part the sea like Moses"Similie. He' scomparing the ability of playists to the powers of Moses.
1
This section of the book continues to talks about the coolness of the iPOd and also the start of the online msuic bussniess espeacially for theiPOd.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Perfect Thing pg 101-126
5
Steve Jobs like minaturization so he made the iPod mini.
Silver was the most popular iPod color.
The iPod send people into their own little music world when they plug in their white earphones.
The iPod dis being compared to the walkman and its being called teh wlakman of the 21st century.
The walkman allowed really good music to be played through headphones, and it was the first of its kind.
4
Why would a person need a different iPod to go to the gym?
Why did Gold turn out to be such an unpopular product?
Who are the outsiders?
Why was the walkman so succseful when it cam out?
3
transmorgified(pg 108): to change in appearance or form, esp. strangely or grotesquely; transform.
mendicants(pg 108): A beggar.
latter(pg 109): more advanced in time; later.
2
"Your music has never looked so good"(pg 105) Personification. Music cannot look goog because its not human.
"the ipod does cahnge your head" hyperbole. The iPOd cant actually cahnge your physicall head.
1
This section mostly talsk about how the iPod is now known as teh walkman of the 21st century and how listening to music has evolved.
Steve Jobs like minaturization so he made the iPod mini.
Silver was the most popular iPod color.
The iPod send people into their own little music world when they plug in their white earphones.
The iPod dis being compared to the walkman and its being called teh wlakman of the 21st century.
The walkman allowed really good music to be played through headphones, and it was the first of its kind.
4
Why would a person need a different iPod to go to the gym?
Why did Gold turn out to be such an unpopular product?
Who are the outsiders?
Why was the walkman so succseful when it cam out?
3
transmorgified(pg 108): to change in appearance or form, esp. strangely or grotesquely; transform.
mendicants(pg 108): A beggar.
latter(pg 109): more advanced in time; later.
2
"Your music has never looked so good"(pg 105) Personification. Music cannot look goog because its not human.
"the ipod does cahnge your head" hyperbole. The iPOd cant actually cahnge your physicall head.
1
This section mostly talsk about how the iPod is now known as teh walkman of the 21st century and how listening to music has evolved.
The Perfect Thing pg 76 - 101
5
Steve Jobs went to work with Pixar when he got booted out of Apple.
He returned to Apple and he now owns the company.
Steve Jobs definition of "cool" is how the marketpalces react to the product.
When Steve Jobs created the iPOd he wasnt aiming for cool but he was aiming for a g reat MP3 device called the iPOd.
The iPOd is a very easy to use device.
4
Why are iPods so cool?
What is the G4 Cube?
Why do people want to show off their iPods in music Videos?
Why is it so important to use the iPod in T.V Shows?
3
canonical(pg 89): pertaining to, established by, or conforming to a canon or canons.
apex(pg 91): the tip, point, or vertex; summit.
clamoring(pg 97): A loud outcry; a hubbub.
2
"...devileshly functional..."(pg 89) Oximoron. The iPod is ver easy to use.
"...drop-dead gorgeous..." (pg 89) Hyperbole. The iPod is not as georgous that you'll die.
1
This section talks about the "coolness" of the iPOd and where people use it as a publicity stunt and to sho popularity.
Steve Jobs went to work with Pixar when he got booted out of Apple.
He returned to Apple and he now owns the company.
Steve Jobs definition of "cool" is how the marketpalces react to the product.
When Steve Jobs created the iPOd he wasnt aiming for cool but he was aiming for a g reat MP3 device called the iPOd.
The iPOd is a very easy to use device.
4
Why are iPods so cool?
What is the G4 Cube?
Why do people want to show off their iPods in music Videos?
Why is it so important to use the iPod in T.V Shows?
3
canonical(pg 89): pertaining to, established by, or conforming to a canon or canons.
apex(pg 91): the tip, point, or vertex; summit.
clamoring(pg 97): A loud outcry; a hubbub.
2
"...devileshly functional..."(pg 89) Oximoron. The iPod is ver easy to use.
"...drop-dead gorgeous..." (pg 89) Hyperbole. The iPod is not as georgous that you'll die.
1
This section talks about the "coolness" of the iPOd and where people use it as a publicity stunt and to sho popularity.
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Perfect Thing pg 51-76
5
Steve Jobs was booted out of Apple in 1985.
Apple worked with PortalPlayer (another company looking to make an MP3 player) to perfect their iPod design.
Pixo (pixle-pushers, who was founded by an Ex-Apple employee) was hired to desing the iPod interface that would work with PortalPlayers chips.
The first song to be played on an iPod (protoype) was "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" by Spiller.
Jobs originally wanted people to transfer songs from their iPod to their computer but after more though he decided that it would porbably lead to piracy of songs.
4
Why was Steve Jobs booted out of Apple in 1985?
How de he come to own the company or come back to the company after he was booted?
Why did Jobs decide to call it the iPod?
Why did Apple make fake prototypes to fool people when they didnt know anything about the iPod anyway?
3
diminutive(pg 56): pertaining to or productive of a form denoting smallness, familiarity, affection, or triviality
moniker(pg 69): a person's name, esp. a nickname or alias
anomalies(pg 70): a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form
2
"Even in this very first version of iTunes it was about bringing digital audio to the masses." Foreshadows. It shows that the future product to come are going to be good products from apple"(pg 51)
"It was like joining a basketball team and finding yourself teammates with Larry Bird and Dr.J."(pg 55) Simile. The author comparing joining a good basketball team to working with two Macintosh creators.
1
This section of the book talks about the people that were hired, the companies they made partnerships, and the deadlines Apple had to meet to release the iPod by Christmas season.
Steve Jobs was booted out of Apple in 1985.
Apple worked with PortalPlayer (another company looking to make an MP3 player) to perfect their iPod design.
Pixo (pixle-pushers, who was founded by an Ex-Apple employee) was hired to desing the iPod interface that would work with PortalPlayers chips.
The first song to be played on an iPod (protoype) was "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" by Spiller.
Jobs originally wanted people to transfer songs from their iPod to their computer but after more though he decided that it would porbably lead to piracy of songs.
4
Why was Steve Jobs booted out of Apple in 1985?
How de he come to own the company or come back to the company after he was booted?
Why did Jobs decide to call it the iPod?
Why did Apple make fake prototypes to fool people when they didnt know anything about the iPod anyway?
3
diminutive(pg 56): pertaining to or productive of a form denoting smallness, familiarity, affection, or triviality
moniker(pg 69): a person's name, esp. a nickname or alias
anomalies(pg 70): a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form
2
"Even in this very first version of iTunes it was about bringing digital audio to the masses." Foreshadows. It shows that the future product to come are going to be good products from apple"(pg 51)
"It was like joining a basketball team and finding yourself teammates with Larry Bird and Dr.J."(pg 55) Simile. The author comparing joining a good basketball team to working with two Macintosh creators.
1
This section of the book talks about the people that were hired, the companies they made partnerships, and the deadlines Apple had to meet to release the iPod by Christmas season.
The Perfect Thing pg 26-50
5
The iPod was such a big hit when it came out because it was so easy to contorl, it had alot of space for music and also anyone could use it.
The iPod was so popular that even the president, vice-president and the queen even had one.
The iPod was the presidents first priority whn there was only one power outlet that worked on aiforce 1.
There wer test done in peoples office buildings to see what was on their iPod and to see what kind of music they listened to no iTunes/computer.
There was no major music player for the computer before the iPod came out.
4
Why did it take so long for Apple to get involved in the music industry?
Why did the iPod become so popular when there were so many other MP3 players out there?
Why doesnt the NBA allow their players to listen to their iPods during warm-ups?
What is really in Queen Elizabeths iPod?
3
Impverished (pg 29): reduced to poverty; make poor
Denizen(pg 29): an inhabitant; resident
Colleigal(pg 50):of or characterized by the collective responsibility shared by each of a group of colleagues, with minimal supervision from above.
2
"...seemed like islands of stability in a churrning sea of cacopohny, attitude and menace."(pg 39)-Metaphor. Its comparing stability to the iPod.
"In other words...wimp."(pg 41)Metaphor its comparing wimp to the choice of acoustic instruments in your music.
1
This section of the book mostly talks about the popularity of the iPod and then in the last pages it talks about the origin and how the idea came along to make it.
The iPod was such a big hit when it came out because it was so easy to contorl, it had alot of space for music and also anyone could use it.
The iPod was so popular that even the president, vice-president and the queen even had one.
The iPod was the presidents first priority whn there was only one power outlet that worked on aiforce 1.
There wer test done in peoples office buildings to see what was on their iPod and to see what kind of music they listened to no iTunes/computer.
There was no major music player for the computer before the iPod came out.
4
Why did it take so long for Apple to get involved in the music industry?
Why did the iPod become so popular when there were so many other MP3 players out there?
Why doesnt the NBA allow their players to listen to their iPods during warm-ups?
What is really in Queen Elizabeths iPod?
3
Impverished (pg 29): reduced to poverty; make poor
Denizen(pg 29): an inhabitant; resident
Colleigal(pg 50):of or characterized by the collective responsibility shared by each of a group of colleagues, with minimal supervision from above.
2
"...seemed like islands of stability in a churrning sea of cacopohny, attitude and menace."(pg 39)-Metaphor. Its comparing stability to the iPod.
"In other words...wimp."(pg 41)Metaphor its comparing wimp to the choice of acoustic instruments in your music.
1
This section of the book mostly talks about the popularity of the iPod and then in the last pages it talks about the origin and how the idea came along to make it.
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Perfect Thing pg 1 - 25
5
The iPod was introduced in California October 2001, a short time after 9/11.
It was a long wait until the iPod came out with little bits of information being released each time.
The new invention (iPod) would be a "landmark product".
The iPod and the kind of music you put on your pod to listen to identifies a persons personality.
Even Mac's (Jobs) rival Microsoft(Microsoft) said The iPod was a good product.
4
How many iPod were made and sold the first year?
How many years did it take to invent the iPod?
When the pod came out, was there different versions/colors?
Why was it released after such a hard time for Americans (9/11)?
3
Elitist (p 24): consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group
Gourmands (p 24): A gluttonous eater
Celestial (p 24): Supremely good; sublime
2
"...headline that includes the word 'iPod' " This foreshadows the popularity of the product(iPod).
"Ear buds as common as tabloid newspapers"(p 23). This quote shows a simile. Its comparing the iPod to tabloid newspapers.
1
This chapter/section introduces the iPod, the hard work that went into making it, and how it became one of the most popular MP3 players in the United States.
The iPod was introduced in California October 2001, a short time after 9/11.
It was a long wait until the iPod came out with little bits of information being released each time.
The new invention (iPod) would be a "landmark product".
The iPod and the kind of music you put on your pod to listen to identifies a persons personality.
Even Mac's (Jobs) rival Microsoft(Microsoft) said The iPod was a good product.
4
How many iPod were made and sold the first year?
How many years did it take to invent the iPod?
When the pod came out, was there different versions/colors?
Why was it released after such a hard time for Americans (9/11)?
3
Elitist (p 24): consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group
Gourmands (p 24): A gluttonous eater
Celestial (p 24): Supremely good; sublime
2
"...headline that includes the word 'iPod' " This foreshadows the popularity of the product(iPod).
"Ear buds as common as tabloid newspapers"(p 23). This quote shows a simile. Its comparing the iPod to tabloid newspapers.
1
This chapter/section introduces the iPod, the hard work that went into making it, and how it became one of the most popular MP3 players in the United States.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ROAR Entry 10
5
Evan and RIley are going to Frot Myers to put Coco in a dograce
They put Coco in a Class D race and she won by a blowout
Coco won the 7th race at a 32-1 chance and they got hteir money
Maria awent off to Russia and asked Riley to go but he refused.
He then quit his job and went to Russia to be with Mria
4
Why did they put Coco in a race when it could attract attention to Giaccalone?
Why didnt the cashier accept the 1000 dollar bet at first?
Why did Giaccaaloe let them go?
Why did Riley say no when Maria asked him to go to Russia?
321
Evan, Rile and Wilson put Cococ i n dograces to make money then afterwards they give Coco back to Giaccalone and Maria goes to Russia, Afterwards Riley goes to Russia to be with her.
Evan and RIley are going to Frot Myers to put Coco in a dograce
They put Coco in a Class D race and she won by a blowout
Coco won the 7th race at a 32-1 chance and they got hteir money
Maria awent off to Russia and asked Riley to go but he refused.
He then quit his job and went to Russia to be with Mria
4
Why did they put Coco in a race when it could attract attention to Giaccalone?
Why didnt the cashier accept the 1000 dollar bet at first?
Why did Giaccaaloe let them go?
Why did Riley say no when Maria asked him to go to Russia?
321
Evan, Rile and Wilson put Cococ i n dograces to make money then afterwards they give Coco back to Giaccalone and Maria goes to Russia, Afterwards Riley goes to Russia to be with her.
ROAR Entry 9
5
Giaccalone and Tony found out that Riley and Evan had the dog
Evan and RIley are being chased by Tony's men
Evan, Riley, and Maria are now heading to Rhode Islnad with Coco and 30,000
Theyre goign to Miami to meet Maria's cousin Santo and stay theres for a while
Evan, Riley and Maria got pulled over by a cop for speending while going to Miami and used his credit card to pay it
4
Had Giaccalone informed the police about Evan, Riley and Maria on the run?
Why doesnt Marai want to go back to Boston if she didnt do anything?
WHy did Riley use his Credit Card to pay the fine when it could leave a trail?
Why is Giaccalone burnign all their stuff?
3
2
1
Evan, Riley, Maria and Coco escape from being killed by the mbo and are now going to Miami to stay there utnil it settles down.
Giaccalone and Tony found out that Riley and Evan had the dog
Evan and RIley are being chased by Tony's men
Evan, Riley, and Maria are now heading to Rhode Islnad with Coco and 30,000
Theyre goign to Miami to meet Maria's cousin Santo and stay theres for a while
Evan, Riley and Maria got pulled over by a cop for speending while going to Miami and used his credit card to pay it
4
Had Giaccalone informed the police about Evan, Riley and Maria on the run?
Why doesnt Marai want to go back to Boston if she didnt do anything?
WHy did Riley use his Credit Card to pay the fine when it could leave a trail?
Why is Giaccalone burnign all their stuff?
3
2
1
Evan, Riley, Maria and Coco escape from being killed by the mbo and are now going to Miami to stay there utnil it settles down.
ROAR Entry 8
5
Evan and Riley hacked into the MassBank accounts
Evan and Riley though about steling half a million dollars
Riley is going to ithdraw 30 thousnad dollars from his account
Evan and riley have to get rid of the dog
Giaccalone killen Wiston the last owner and is now waiting for somone to return his dog witha lot of wiseguys with him.
4
Why was so easy for Evan to hack into the MassBank system?
Why was the money transferred from Glorias account?
Are Evan and RIley going to stal money from the millionares of Massachussetts?
How are Evan and Riely going to get rid of the dog?
3
2
1
Evan and Riley withdraw 30,000 dollars from MassBank wthout a problem after they transferred it form Glorias account.
Evan and Riley hacked into the MassBank accounts
Evan and Riley though about steling half a million dollars
Riley is going to ithdraw 30 thousnad dollars from his account
Evan and riley have to get rid of the dog
Giaccalone killen Wiston the last owner and is now waiting for somone to return his dog witha lot of wiseguys with him.
4
Why was so easy for Evan to hack into the MassBank system?
Why was the money transferred from Glorias account?
Are Evan and RIley going to stal money from the millionares of Massachussetts?
How are Evan and Riely going to get rid of the dog?
3
2
1
Evan and Riley withdraw 30,000 dollars from MassBank wthout a problem after they transferred it form Glorias account.
ROAR Entry 7
5
Riley and Maria's relationship got better and they slept together.
RIley is now having lunch with Jeanie
Evan threw a mug at Janet scuto
Evan had gotten kicked out of his job
Maria got roses from Riley and still doesnt know about Jeanie
4
WHy did Jenie start smoking?
Why did Riely sleep with Maria when he had feelings for Jeanie?
Why is Riley having lunch with Jeanie after he slep with Maria?
Why had Jenaie always hated Evan?
3
2
1
Riley is trying to get back together with Jenaie but he slpet with Jeanie.
Riley and Maria's relationship got better and they slept together.
RIley is now having lunch with Jeanie
Evan threw a mug at Janet scuto
Evan had gotten kicked out of his job
Maria got roses from Riley and still doesnt know about Jeanie
4
WHy did Jenie start smoking?
Why did Riely sleep with Maria when he had feelings for Jeanie?
Why is Riley having lunch with Jeanie after he slep with Maria?
Why had Jenaie always hated Evan?
3
2
1
Riley is trying to get back together with Jenaie but he slpet with Jeanie.
ROAR Entry 6
5
Evan and Riley are given a few days off of work
It looks as if Riley and Maria are getting back together
Coco still hasnt been found and is staying in Evan and Rileys apartment
News of Cococo ha sgotten into the news
Coco is adapting to Evan and RIely and is not resiisting kidnapping.
4
Why do they keep talking about the program Nectar?
Are Rileyand Evan going to get fired?
Why are they given a few days off of work?
Are Riley and Maria getting back together?
3
2
1
Coco still hasnt been found and Riley and Maria's relationship is getting better.
Evan and Riley are given a few days off of work
It looks as if Riley and Maria are getting back together
Coco still hasnt been found and is staying in Evan and Rileys apartment
News of Cococo ha sgotten into the news
Coco is adapting to Evan and RIely and is not resiisting kidnapping.
4
Why do they keep talking about the program Nectar?
Are Rileyand Evan going to get fired?
Why are they given a few days off of work?
Are Riley and Maria getting back together?
3
2
1
Coco still hasnt been found and Riley and Maria's relationship is getting better.
ROAR Entry 5
5
The author is ver specifific abnout everything he says especially characers clothing
Right down to the brand and style
Coco's kidnapping has raveled to the newspaper
Giaccalone thinks that Wilson, Coco's last owner stole Coco
Riley thnks Giaccalone has tortured Wilson for information about Coco and that s why the cops cant reach him.
4
Why does the Author always explain the characters clothing and is always very specific down to the brand?
Why did Wilson go to Germany?
Why did Wilson disappear right at the time of the dognapping?
What did Evan wish for?
3
2
1
The Coco comossion has gotten all over the news but Riley isnt a suspect.
The author is ver specifific abnout everything he says especially characers clothing
Right down to the brand and style
Coco's kidnapping has raveled to the newspaper
Giaccalone thinks that Wilson, Coco's last owner stole Coco
Riley thnks Giaccalone has tortured Wilson for information about Coco and that s why the cops cant reach him.
4
Why does the Author always explain the characters clothing and is always very specific down to the brand?
Why did Wilson go to Germany?
Why did Wilson disappear right at the time of the dognapping?
What did Evan wish for?
3
2
1
The Coco comossion has gotten all over the news but Riley isnt a suspect.
ROAR Entry 4
5
Riley got his tires slashed again.
Hes not going to confront Giaccolone .
He went to firestone to get his tires repaired for 800 dollars because hes scared to confront Giaccalone again.
Coco was sniffing through the trash right next to Evan and Rileys apartment and they were ready to take revenge.
They dognapped Coco
4
Why did they dognapp Coco if they knew it was a bad idea?
Why was Coco let out of her leash and was lloking throught the trash.?
Why did Coco go in Evan and Rielys apartament when it didt know them?
Why was Giaccalone like a "zombie".
3
2
1
Evan and Riley dognapped Coco, Giaccalones racedog.
Riley got his tires slashed again.
Hes not going to confront Giaccolone .
He went to firestone to get his tires repaired for 800 dollars because hes scared to confront Giaccalone again.
Coco was sniffing through the trash right next to Evan and Rileys apartment and they were ready to take revenge.
They dognapped Coco
4
Why did they dognapp Coco if they knew it was a bad idea?
Why was Coco let out of her leash and was lloking throught the trash.?
Why did Coco go in Evan and Rielys apartament when it didt know them?
Why was Giaccalone like a "zombie".
3
2
1
Evan and Riley dognapped Coco, Giaccalones racedog.
ROAR Entry 3
5
Riley is having thoughts about dognapping Coco (Mafia racedog)
Riley wants to get revenge on Giaccalones.
Sally has a similar personalit as Jeanie according to Riley.
Giaccalone is like a politician.
People woship him because of the "good" his done for the chirches.
4
Why is the man arranging pastries on the street?
Why does the man Frown at Riley?
Why does Riley hide from the "wiseguys"?
Why did the priest kiss Giacclaones hand?
3
hypochondriac(60)
creosote(61)
greasers(63)
2
"The brick Buildings leaned among one antoher as if they were holding each other up"(63) Symbolism showing that Riley needs help.
"He frowend when he saw me"(63) Foreshadows something sad happening to Riley.
1
Rileys tires get slahed again and he is atill dreaming about getting revenge on Giaccalone and his men.
Riley is having thoughts about dognapping Coco (Mafia racedog)
Riley wants to get revenge on Giaccalones.
Sally has a similar personalit as Jeanie according to Riley.
Giaccalone is like a politician.
People woship him because of the "good" his done for the chirches.
4
Why is the man arranging pastries on the street?
Why does the man Frown at Riley?
Why does Riley hide from the "wiseguys"?
Why did the priest kiss Giacclaones hand?
3
hypochondriac(60)
creosote(61)
greasers(63)
2
"The brick Buildings leaned among one antoher as if they were holding each other up"(63) Symbolism showing that Riley needs help.
"He frowend when he saw me"(63) Foreshadows something sad happening to Riley.
1
Rileys tires get slahed again and he is atill dreaming about getting revenge on Giaccalone and his men.
Monday, October 20, 2008
ROAR Entry 2
5
Riley borke up with his girlfriend Maria and is now with Jeanie.
Riley still has feelings for Maria even though he doesnt show it.
Maria now has a boyfriend in the Mafia.
Riley and Evan work at Ionic a sopftware company.
Nabeel and Upendra are co-workers at Ionic
4
Why is riley afraid of getting fired?
Why did Jeanie change her style?
Why do Nabeel and Upendra say that none is getting fired?
Why do Evan and Riley mess with Lull?
3
lacquer(47)
pragmatist(48)
cots(51)
2
"I mean look you're a dead man, right?"(47) Foreshadow of Riley getting hurt.
"She looked like the Tasmanian Devil"(47) Metaphor because Janet is ebing compared to the tasmanian Devil.
1
Riley and Evan are afraid of getting fired from their company because they play around sometimes but some of their co-workers convinced them that they're not.
Riley borke up with his girlfriend Maria and is now with Jeanie.
Riley still has feelings for Maria even though he doesnt show it.
Maria now has a boyfriend in the Mafia.
Riley and Evan work at Ionic a sopftware company.
Nabeel and Upendra are co-workers at Ionic
4
Why is riley afraid of getting fired?
Why did Jeanie change her style?
Why do Nabeel and Upendra say that none is getting fired?
Why do Evan and Riley mess with Lull?
3
lacquer(47)
pragmatist(48)
cots(51)
2
"I mean look you're a dead man, right?"(47) Foreshadow of Riley getting hurt.
"She looked like the Tasmanian Devil"(47) Metaphor because Janet is ebing compared to the tasmanian Devil.
1
Riley and Evan are afraid of getting fired from their company because they play around sometimes but some of their co-workers convinced them that they're not.
ROAR Entry 1
5
-Riley is a software developer living in Bostons North End.
-He lives in a crappy apartment with his friend Evan.
-One night his frined got in a bar fight witht the one of the customers who happenned to be a mafioso.
-The day after Riley parks in the Dons parking spot.
-His BMW gets its tires slashed and Riley want srevenge.
4
-Why does Tony pick a random fight with Evan and Riley?
-Why didnt Evan and Riley get revenge on Tony?
-Why does Riley park in the Dons parking Space when he knows there will be consequences?
-What is Riley going to do to Tony for slashing his tires?
3
-genuflect(15)-to bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor in reverence or worship.
-reverie(25)-a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing
-gray-marketed(27)-a market operating within the law but charging prices substantially below list prices or those fixed by an official agency.
2
-"I moved his barrels"(pg 23) This shows foreshadowing of bad consequences to come.
-"He looked at me and then at Evan"(pg) This foreshadows a fight.
1
-Evan and Riley made some bad decisions in a few days that are probably going to have bigger consequences than right now.
-Riley is a software developer living in Bostons North End.
-He lives in a crappy apartment with his friend Evan.
-One night his frined got in a bar fight witht the one of the customers who happenned to be a mafioso.
-The day after Riley parks in the Dons parking spot.
-His BMW gets its tires slashed and Riley want srevenge.
4
-Why does Tony pick a random fight with Evan and Riley?
-Why didnt Evan and Riley get revenge on Tony?
-Why does Riley park in the Dons parking Space when he knows there will be consequences?
-What is Riley going to do to Tony for slashing his tires?
3
-genuflect(15)-to bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor in reverence or worship.
-reverie(25)-a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing
-gray-marketed(27)-a market operating within the law but charging prices substantially below list prices or those fixed by an official agency.
2
-"I moved his barrels"(pg 23) This shows foreshadowing of bad consequences to come.
-"He looked at me and then at Evan"(pg) This foreshadows a fight.
1
-Evan and Riley made some bad decisions in a few days that are probably going to have bigger consequences than right now.
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