iTs kEEM CORNER

My name is Akeem Oliver and I never thought black people did BMX before Ms Giunta took my seventh period class to a BMX store called The Post. Before Ms Giunta took us on the trip to the BMX store called The Post, I thought about doing BMX but I always thought it was a “white” sport. Let me explain white sports for a second. They are usually in the category with snow or street, such as, skiing, snowboarding, and skateboarding and rollerblading. Where I grew up, none of my friends played any of these sports, so I always assumed they were for white people. I also never rode a BMX bike. So, here I am interested in this new sport. Prior to the trip, Ms. Giunta made me research the sport BMX’ing and pro BMX rider, Edwin DeLaRosa. Edwin is a pro BMX guy from Brooklyn. When we went The Post it made me realize that it not a white sport because we met some pro BMX riders and they were black. Edwin De La Rosa was my assignment for the day. Thankfully, I had Renee to help me interview him. Renee and I interviewed Edwin Delarosa we were scared, but a couple of question it was like talking to a friend.

EDWIN DE LA ROSA, Pro BMX RIDER
Rides for : ANIMAL, ZOO YORK, SKAVENGER


What inspired you to start? "Well I was flicking thru the channels and I saw the X trials and after that I started getting it to it"

When did you first started riding? "I was 13 I got my first bike for my birthday"

How did your mom feel about you doing BMX? "She was scared cause I was real young she didn't like it cause ill come home bruised up and she didn't like buying them cause because the bikes will brake and the bikes were a lot of money"

Why do u ride BMX? "I do it to stay out of trouble and it was fun it like a natural high"

How did u feel about riding BMX being that it a more of a white sport?"It was normal I rode with 2 white guys and 2 black guys"

Who was your role model? ”A guy name Mark Gonzalez, a Mexican cat”

What your first sponsor?"Animal bikes"

Dontre Martin's Tattoo Tattles

these are some sample tattoos the maily hurt lol Heres a Rugrat which I like...

my son tyga got his hole chest done in 8 hourz (above)

i dont know wat the hell his problem is but this look hot an painful!!!!!!!

TATTOOS

Wow they hurt; they don’t hurt which one is it? I know they are addictive to me and others, what I am talking about am talking about tattoos. The tattoo age limit is 18 an over and younger you need a parent with the same last name as you.

My 1st tattoo I was scared “omg”. I and my god-brother went to get our 1st tattoos done at a place called Jinn’s Tattooz. We were getting them gone on our arm on the top next to out shoulders. I was getting my grandmothers name and he was getting his mothers name. There are many different tattoos out there to get put on your body, designs words pictures an also pictures of people an animals. The steps of getting a tattoo are:

1. Tell the guy or lady what you want.
2. The person will draw it out show you then trace ova it with an ink pen.
3. They will then take you in a room and clean the surroundings.
4. Puts some grease on a napkin and puts the ink in a little cup.
5. Then clean your arm and shave it.
6. Wets your arm with the solution.

7. Then put the picture on your arm of the tattoo you wanted.
8. Puts the needle in the ink.
9. Then he starts the tattoo.

Kevin's Korner

Camille's Insight Into BMX World

Before the Trip…

My 7th period Art Class got a chance to go into the world of BMX and to interview BMX pros athletes and get a gist of how it was “We went to Williamsburg’s only BMX store, which is called, “The Post”. The class left school at 1:30 to go to 127 N 1 St, Brooklyn. The class had a to chance to interview Pro BMX Riders and the challenges they had to face in order to become a successful BWX Rider. On the trip the BMX Pros showed the class tricks and gave the class an opportunity to ride the bike on the skate ramps. The class took videos and pictures of some of the BMX Riders and the crew members that worked at the store. Some of our classmates that got the opportunity to interview BMX Rider were Renee, Akeem and Kevin. “I was nervous because I really did not know him well, I interviewed Desmond a.k.a Blackman” recalled Kevin, but it was a fun experience for everyone to enjoy.

Inside the Shop….

Inside of the store there was posters of BMX Riders and their stunts and poster of their BMX logos. There was a section of BMW bikes all lined up in the back of the store and there was a shelf of new sneaker. Some of the sneakers on the shelf were DC and Nikes and in the front of the store, t- shirts were hanged up on the wall with BMX Rider on the t-shirts doing tricks. The manager of the store at the end of the class interview gave some of my classmates DVDs to take home.

My Role As Photographer…

My role at the BMX store was to video tape tricks from the BMX pros and to take pictures of the class. I had pictures of the BMX pro and their scars from when riding and practicing their stunts. While I was video taping Renee and Akeems interview they had a chance to come face to face with the BMX Riders and to find out about some of the successes of the riders and the challenges they had to endure to get were they are today. Another pictures I took were pictures of the skate board ramps and of the half pipe.

This is a ramp where BMX Rider practice tricks/ stunts.

CHANTELLE MINI SESSION WITH TROY MARRERO

On 9/9/08, my art class and I went to a BMX bike store called Post Bike Shop. We went there to learn more about BMX biking. There we saw footage of BMX bikers, and also met a few of them. When I went into the store, the first thing I wanted to do was to talk to the owner, Troy Marrero. I wanted to know more about BMX biking from him. He told me a lot of interesting things about his store, and how he got to want this business. Here is a clip of my interview with him:

Name: Troy Marrero Age: 34

Occupation: Owner of Post Bike shop; 17 years of PRO BMX Biking

Insipration:"I always wanted my own business. I tried working in music studios, but it wasn't working out for me."

Business: “We get costumers who already ride BMX bikes, and neighborhood people. The age range of people who bye our bikes, are between the ages of 13-35."

Advice: “Do whatever you want to do, don't worry about trends."

Location of Shop: 172 North 1st Street, Brooklyn NY

Website: http://www.postbikes.com/

Kevin's Korner: Interview with a BMX Rider

Desmond a.k.a Blackman

"A Very Talented BMX Rider"

Desmond showing us some of his scars when learning and experiences.

Desmond a.k.a Black man was pretty copperative with us to show us that his life all around and bmx is hard. sometimes you need to take or make risk to become sucessful in which is that of making ur self happy. Desmond a.ka. Blackman told us that "bmx saved his life".


THE QUEST TO THE BMX SHOP!

Yesterday, 7th period I went to a Bmx pro shop and interviewed some bmxers and watched them show me and my classmates tricks on the the bmx bikes . My assignment was to interview the BMX pro, Desmond Rhodes a.k.a Blackman. He was a laid back guy so I felt comfortable straight away. Though Im not sure he was. Desmond wasn’t really a good interviewee but from what I saw and his surroundings I saw that’s why he was acting like he was. Desmond 19 years of life didn’t really have such a good child hood because before bmxing he was creating mischief and from he told me bmx saved his life.
As I continued to interviewed to Desmond aka Blackman and as I was talking to him I noticed that some of these bmx professionals were kind of nervous and probably never had interviews before. After I finish up with my interview some of the bmxers showed us some tricks and hints on how to ride a bmx bike. After a while I felt kind of interested in bmxing.

iTs KEEM first BMX Ride

Yo this is me on the half pipe at the post for the first time. It was pretty fun but it was hard to do anything but i know after a while it willl be easy

Rose Rivera's Rants

In the borough of Brooklyn, any thing can happen, but Williamsburg is the top contender for all action in BK combined. Everyone knows there are alot of bikes in Williamsburg, with that high volume of bikers you also have a load of bike shops. But only one shop is there for people who have passion for BMX Bikes.That shop is POST located on North 1st street, right near the school. The Post BMX shoop is relatively new to Williamsburg and Ms. Giunta's 7th period class took a trip over there to pick the brains of the business owner and his team of Pro BMX 'dudes'. My role was a journalist and I got some great sound bites from Troy Marrero, who is the guy that started The Post. He had a lot to say about it.


"To make a business successful, you have to use what you know and what you love, and that you cant use other. Marrero also rides BMX bikes, has a huge passion for BMX. " if you have a passion for what you love to do and open a place up to share what you and other people love, your business will be a great business and you will know new and old things in your business". Working with people he respects and rides BMX with is also a part of Marrero's buisness plan. He and Edwin De La Rosa are partners in The Post. Mr. De La Rosa is one of the most well know BMX riders in the scene today. He actually took a later flight for Paris to meet with our class.

“Every business is different than another,”, said Edwin de la Rosa, the owner of POST BMX Bike Shop. He was speaking about how he grew up in a sleepless city riding his bike for many years. De la Rosa raised his shop for people who has interest in BMX bike, but he wants to spread the word, for people of Williamsburg know there is a BMX shop instead of going out to other places, which they have one near home. "

I took a taste to see how the POST BMX Bike Shop, is like and what do they do. When I walked in all I can see I clothing, different bikes and of course the big ramp, that was covered in graffiti. I was extremely excited to see something that many people love to do. It was a great opportunity to witness people do something that is extremely dare- deviling. I even saw how scared my own peers were when they all had seen, Blackman, who is a advanced BMX Bike, do one of the most craziest tricks, we’ve seen in person, instead of watching in a screen.


Of course, every dare- devil stunt can leave to a bruise that not only mark their skin and bones, but also marks their own memory. It may also take a stitch or two, but what ends up is these boys are going to come back right up, to do these stunts again, there is no way to stop these boys from what they love to do. I will honestly say, I will not even try to do a trick on a bike, I’ll just ride a bike the way it is. Overall, in this trip, I had a great time, because it’s my first time to see BMX Bikes and riders do amazing tricks, in person. Cool Right!?!

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Ms G Assignment: Left Brain vs. Right Brain Debate

"Our educational system, as well as science in general, tends to neglect the nonverbal form of intellect. What it comes down to is that modern society discriminates against the right hemisphere." Roger Sperry 1973

Ponder This Quote and Answer Q's:

1. In 2-3 sentences, explain this quote in your own words.

2. List at least 4 'nonverbal forms of intellect'. Here is a link to the definition of intellect: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellect

2. Which classes, if any, do you feel utilize 'nonverbal intellect'? If you dont feel any classes utilize non-verbal intellect, please explain. Give examples for each.

3. Outside of the school, give 2 examples of situations where 'non verbal' intellect is utilized.

EXTRA THOUGHTS??

Please use the comment area to either ask more questions or answer some of these...
What are 2 examples or ways Mr. Sperry (the man who said the quote at the beginning of the post) would he feel that the educational and science world favor the left side brain folk more? Do we see this reflected in our own school system? If so, can you give a few examples? Perhaps, as a student this has worked in your favor, but maybe the student sitting next to you has struggled. what are two different types of educational experiences a left brainer could have vs. a right brainer?

R-Mode or L-Mode Test

Ms. G's Students:

Did you know you have 2 Brains? Your brain is really the left side and the right side.

The Left Side or L-mode is what controls your ability to sequence (put things in order) and be logical. The L-mode is involved in science and math.

The Right Side or R-mode is more about visual information but without the step-by-step... like recognizing a friend on the street.

Throughout this semester, some of us will have to work harder than others to activate the right side of our brains. Typically, art classes utilize your right brain more than other classes. Anytime, you are asked to be creative and express yourself, a teacher is asking you to activate the right side of your brain. The great thing is that we can all strengthen our right-brain functions by letting go a bit and allowing the creativity to flow...Read on...

From Art Class

ASSIGNMENT:
Take the quiz below to see which side of your brain is more dominant.

CLICK BELOW FOR QUIZ:

http://www.intelliscript.net/test_area/questionnaire/questionnaire.cgi?q=right_brain_left_brain_2 When finished, do the following: Click Submit. The computer will tally your score. Right Click and Copy and your score (there should be 2 numbers-one for left and one for right) Hit the back button on your navigator bar until you are back to this blog post. Scroll down till you see the 'Comment' section. Click the word Comment. Paste your score into the comment section. Write your name, grade, art class. Add at least one reaction to the quiz. Use your email, or AIM ID to submit your response.